Wednesday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7, NASB~

From Marty and Gretchen Simpson

My Aunt just passed away this morning. Please pray for us as we come
together and be with family and love ones during this time. I do not
have the arrangements at this time. Her name is Ina Wheat from Denham
Springs, La. This is my dad’s sister.

Bible Study

  • Friday morning at 10:00
  • Fellowship Hall
  • Bring a sack lunch

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I hope you have the assurance of the verses and lyrics above.

Anna Lee

Special Request

Lauree asks us to send cards to her mother “who is really unhappy at rehab. in McComb”.  Please send them to:  Mrs. Hellen Morris, 74072 Old Spring Creek RD, Kentwood, LA 70444.  Lauree thinks this will give both mother and daughters a needed “lift”.

Thanks!

 

Tuesday Addition

From Susie Sharkey

Please be in prayer for me on this sad day. My heart is breaking. My oldest son Shane is in Salt Lake City on life support till I can get there but he is gone. He is 42 with 5 children. Just asking for your prayers. Larissa and Little Harrell are with me. I should be there at 10:00.

Note:  I taught Shane many years ago, probably about 30.  He was the first member of the family I knew.                                                                                        ~ala~

Tuesday

“I pray that the perception of your mind may be enlightened
so you may know what is the hope of His calling,
what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints,
and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe.”
~Ephesians 1:18-19a, HCSB~

 

Mrs. Joe Easley

Jean is a little better.  Jean’s family and friends are thankful for each step in a positive direction.  They appreciate your prayers.

Betty “Joyce” Pittman Smith

Born: November 19, 1933
Died: July 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2594137

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Baptist Press –   BPNews.net

I can relate to some, not all, portions of the articles about missionary parents/grandparents.  What a great honor for the family to have members serving internationally!  It’s not always easy, but oh, the joy of the reunion we had last week!

We can all serve in out own way.  I feel called to do the things I do.  I hope you have found your calling too!

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

From James Rimes


Jeanette Mitchell McMillan is in North Oaks and needs our prayers.

Also please pray for Celestine Walker, a long-time employee of Dr. Faller. She is in
Kentwood Manor and having some medical issues.

David and I saw Mr. Robert Pate today.  He said his wife had been in North Oaks for a while, but in now in rehab in Hammond.  Please pray for Mr. and Mrs. Pate who have been married for so many years.  They faithfully serve the Lord at Tangipahoa Baptist Church.

Monday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Shirley Frazier

“Miss” Shirley is back at home after spending a couple weeks with her daughter.

Mrs. Nancy Birch

Nancy is on bed rest after learning her  hip really has been injured for a while.  Pray for her.

Mrs. Joe Easley

Continue to pray for Jean.  She and her family have had some difficult days lately.

Youth of FBC, Kentwood

  • Mission trip to Houston all week
  • Disciple Now next weekend

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great day.  Spend part of it praying!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

and He shall direct your paths.”

~Proverbs 3:5-6)~


     “Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,

and apply your heart to my knowledge;

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you.”

~Proverbs 22:17-18~

 

Anne Ellzey of Roseland

Anne is better and back home.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for her and for her family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53b88cc9af3d79fd4bac6c30

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Not a Hitching Post” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls.”                                                                                                                ~Jeremiah 6:16~
  • “Stepping in the Light” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/stepping.htm

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Your unfailing love, O Lord,

is as vast as the heavens;

your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.

~Psalm 36:5~

 

Lloyd Hayden sent a request.

A young lady from Minn.was in a motorcycle accident last night and is

in a come. Please add to prayer list.

Anne Ellzey

Anne, from Roseland, had another problem last night and was taken to North Oaks.  Please be in prayer for her family as they help care for her.

Norman Stuart 

Please continue to pray for this family.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Food Collection Tomorrow

Bring your gallon bags of frozen, cooked food to my classroom in the morning.   Another food will also be accepted.  Delivery will be made tomorrow.

Red Beans and Rice

Bring your bags of dry red beans and rice to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.  At the end of the month, the food will be delivered to God’s Storehouse in Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Growth Chart” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”                                                                                                                                                           ~2 Peter 3:18~
  • “Higher Ground” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/highergr.htm

Yes, I’m late with The Prayer Link.  About this time yesterday, my internet went out.  Today, I learned too much pressure had built up.  I was able to fix it myself once I was given directions.  Who knew an internet line could build up too much pressure?!?!

The world is full of pressures/stress issues.  The simple fix is Jesus.  I hope you have that “fixed” in your life.  If not, I can guide you to the “instruction book”.  

Anna Lee

Fourth of July

I’m so proud to be an American,

even if we are not perfect people or a perfect country!  

May we all learn to turn to God in everything!

 

You, my brothers, were called to be free.

But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature;

rather, serve one another in love.  

The entire law is summed up in a single command:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.

~Galatians 5:13-14~

 

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon ended his therapy this week doing very well.  He can do so much more than expected.  Thank you, Jesus, for allowing us to be a witness to this little miracle.  “Righty” is doing better and better with therapy.  Those who work with Jadon have been so helpful!

Frank Lea

Mr. Frank is in North Oaks again.  Please pray for him and for his family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53b57175a589b44315d7cec6

Steve Hatchel (Texas)

Ana, Mr. Steve’s daughter-in-law, sent another update.  Mr. Steve continues to work hard to receive the treatment prescribed for him.  He has no sense of taste and has lost his ability to taste food, thus, losing more weight.  His voice is also weak.  Pray for him as he approaches new testing and an evaluation of his current situation.

Janie Christine Welch McGuff

Born: May 23, 1926
Died: July 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2591899&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child

  • “My name is Mim and I live in Bangladesh. I am so happy today because I received so many toys and special things in a gift. My parents could not afford to give me such things. I am excited to have all of these new toys. Thank you friends who sent us these wonderful gifts!” – Mim, shoebox recipient
  • “My name is Samia and I am from Bangladesh. Our economic condition is very poor, so my parents cannot afford to buy toys for me. When I heard that I would get a gift box, I was so excited! I could not sleep at night because the excitement to receive the gift box kept me up. Finally my dreams came true and I got my gift. It was a great day for me, and I was so happy! I have lots of toys now that I couldn’t have before. Thank you to all of my foreign friends who sent me the toys and other amazing things!” – Samia, shoebox recipient
  • “Esther received her shoebox gift 16 years ago when she was 10, but she still kept the doll. These gifts continue to have long lasting effects on the children who receive them.” – Mary R.
  • “While our world is shaking and crumbling, we need to realize that one thing will never change, and that is God. He is the same today as he was ten million years ago, and will be the same ten million years from today.” – Billy Graham
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My daughter’s family is not often in patriotic services at church because of where they live.  The grandchildren asked if we did the pledge, saw videos about our country, recognized those who served in the military, and sang patriotic much every week.  They were impressed!

I’m thankful to be an American and a Christian.  Both of those things are the way they are partly because of the place of my birth and the family I was born into.  I have been so blessed!  I wish everyone could feel that way.

Anna Lee