The Prayer Link

“(God our Savior) desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

~1 Timothy 2:4, NKJV~

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mom)

Koltyn’s procedure went well today. He ended up having to have 4 teeth extracted (tooth fairy better have lots of cash tonight) once the dentist was able to get a better look after he was sedated. A side effect to the storming caused him to clench his jaws and grind his teeth causing a good many of his lower teeth to shift and loosen up as well as chipping and breaking a lot of bone structure. He did very well during the procedure and is back on meds and will soon be resuming his normal feeding schedule. He has shown some good improvements within the past few days of therapy and will continue in the days to come.
Some of you may already know that our tentative discharge date is scheduled for Friday, February 13th and this past week has been extremely rough for us. Reality has officially set in that this is our new life & thank God he’s still with us but it isn’t going to be an easy one! I have cried every day this week and I know there will be many more days and weeks like this in the future but knowing that one day I will see our lil Koltyn Bradley’s sweet body restored brand new is the absolute greatest blessing of all!

Freida Jones

Pray for Freida Jones, formerly of Kentwood, who will be having a heart cauterization today.  Pray for the skill of those involved in the procedure and for peace for her as she submits to the medical staff.  Also, pray for her  family as they wait during the procedure.

Mansell Stenson

Pray for Mansell as he sees a surgeon Tuesday about a procedure.

Mr. Cush Shaw

Pray for the brother of Mrs. Katherine Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw.  He’s in a room again.  He had a good day yesterday following the day before that was not so good.  Pray for his family as they continue to stand by to help in so many ways.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn saw her cardiologist yesterday and got a good report.  Let’s thank God for the special lady who is looking forward to turning 90 in May.

Martha Griffith

Martha is improving.  She made a trip back to Hammond for a check-up yesterday.  Keep her in your prayers as she continues to improve.

Mrs. Hazel Smith

“Miss” Hazel continues to be able to stay by herself.  Her girls come to her house “as needed” at her request.  She is enjoying company and reading.

Mrs. Hellen Morris 

“Miss” Hellen is in rehab in McComb.  She appreciates those who visit, call, or write to her.

Mrs. Susie Wales

This amazing lady had a “bad” day one day last week, but answered the phone the next day and was able to talk to Chris in French!  He is as amazed as all the rest of us. She also enjoys visits and calls.

Rene Deck Terrell

Mr. Luther said she is having back and neck issues again.  Keep her in your prayers.

Barbara Bennett Gaines

I’ve known Barbara all her life and taught her at school and in church.  She had an area on her lung that required surgery.  The results show she will need treatment. Join with me in praying for this sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who has a strong faith.

Two Funerals

FBC, Kentwood will have two funerals for members Saturday.  Pray for both families and for the church as we minister to both families.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the BIble in 2015

• Job 11-12
• https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+11-12&version=NIV

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

• “Habits of a Healthy Mind” – http://odb.org/
• Trust in the Lord,                                                                                                                                              and do good.                                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 37:3~                                                                                                                                               “Present yourself to God as                                                                                                                     …a workman.”                                                                                                                                                                       ~2 Timothy 2:15~
• “To the Work”
  • http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm
  • “To the work! To the work! We are servants of God;
    Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
    With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
    Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

    Toiling on, toiling on,                                                                                                                 Toiling on, toiling on,                                                                                                                        Let us hope and trust,                                                                                                              Let us watch and pray,                                                                                                                And labor till the Master comes.”

  • Be sure to read the introduction on the link.
  • Focusing on doing God’s work here on earth will take away the time for self-pity, discouragement, and disappointment.

This is a day that God has created and given to us.  We need to get “To the Work” He has for us today.  I love those of you who read and get “To the Work” of praying, serving, and doing for others in so many ways.  You are such an encouragement to me and many others.  Thank-you!

Anna Lee