The Prayer Link

Tuesday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Rest assured, He hears us and answers in one of three ways – Yes, No, or Wait!

Charles Miller

Charles Miller of Hillsdale, was injured in a hay-fluffing accident yesterday. Thankfully, he will be okay soon.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” continues to have good days. He certainly is looking forward to getting to come home from Arizona for a visit. He and his family thank you for your prayers.

Audrey L. Vernon

Born: November 30, 1939
Died: May 18, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2525795

Operation Christmas Child (Thanks to Margaret Carter of Tickfaw Baptist Church)

Pray for Operation Christmas Child team delivering shoeboxes this week in the Phillipines. One of the team members is from Bush, La. & is our Area Leader.
“Yesterday I received a thank you letter and photo from 10-year old Ana Mae in the Philippines. She was wearing the pink gathered skirt and yellow and pink top I sent in the shoebox and looked so adorable in it. I was touched by something she wrote. She said she had nothing to give me but she hoped JESUS would give me many gifts. He has and continues to bless me every day.” – Ruthie C.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Once Upon A Time”

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Matthew 24:32–44

Parable of the Fig Tree

Mark 13:28–31; Luke 21:29–33

32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that 5it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Mark 13:32–37; Luke 21:34–36

36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of 6heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what 7hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what 8hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

“What is it Were Today?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/a/whatifit.htm

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Young at Heart

You are invited to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30 for their monthly “Young at Heart”. This morning there will be a guest performing followed by a pot-luck lunch.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

We are still collecting peanut butter for God’s Storehouse to share with families who need food. You are welcome to bring your donation to FBC, Kentwood (office entrance) or to deliver it to God’s Storehouse yourself. Thanks for helping to meet a current need.

Thanks for praying today. Your prayers touch many families.

Anna Lee

Monday

“As is Your name, O God,

So is Your praise to the ends of the earth.”

~Psalm 48:10a, NASB~

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn fell at home Saturday. She was checked out, but thankfully, did not break any bones. Pray for her.

Mr. Burnell Simpson

Mr. Burnell is not “up to par”. His heart tests will hopefully lead the doctor to know what needs to be done. Pray for him and for his primary caregiver, Sherry Simpson.

Mrs. Jean Easley

Jean continues to be in St. Helena Hospital and will be there for a while longer. Pray for Joe as he sees about Jean. He has been a faithful caregiver.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

Thanks to J.C. and Debbie Miller for transporting “Miss” Evelyn to and from church yesterday. It was good to see her at church. She certainly was wearing a big smile!

Mr. Norman Stuart

Norman continues to improve. The last scan showed improvement. The doctor does not plan to do a scan today. Keep pray for Norman and Nell.

Mr. Harrell Sharkey

Harrell is scheduled for a shoulder replacement. Pray for him as he prepares for and undergoes this procedure.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53795df8af3d7936479ad2bd

I admire Macy’s parents who have stuck with her through these difficult days. Their love for her and their faith in God is clearly evident.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Interruptions”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Jesus Heals a Sick Woman – Mark 5: 21-34

21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, ‘My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.’ 24 So Jesus went with him.

A large crowd followed and pressed round him. 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 because she thought, ‘If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.’ 29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.

30 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned round in the crowd and asked, ‘Who touched my clothes?’

31 ‘You see the people crowding against you,’ his disciples answered, ‘and yet you can ask, “Who touched me?”’

32 But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’

“He Touched Me”

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This is one of my favorite Bible lessons, but then, I have many.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

S.N.A.K.

Parents of Children, remember that tonight is the first S.N.A.K. (Sunday Night Activities for Kids at FBC,K).

Young at Heart

Tuesday, New Zion Baptist Church will host people from the community for a pot-luck lunch and have some entertainment. I will ask about the entertainment and tell you who it is scheduled to be.

Special Singing

James Rimes’ group will be singing in Roseland this morning at 11:00. I know you are welcome to attend.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A New Bucket List”

http://odb.org/2014/05/18/a-new-bucket-list/

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honor one another above yourselves.”

~Romans 12:10~ NIV

“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these

my brethren,

ye have done it unto me.”

~Matthew 25:40~

“Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Have a great Lord’s Day! My Sunday School lesson is on restoring hope. That’s certainly a way of helping others.

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Gail Brister

Continue to pray for Gail as she waits for her left wrist to heal and continues to deal with the pain as well as a reaction to her pain medication.

Norman Stuart

The last scan is better than the previous one. The doctor is hopeful! Please keep praying.

Kentucky Disaster Relief

May 12

Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief is deploying two flood recovery units and mud-out volunteers to Paris, Michigan to help with flood response caused by heavy rains and snow/ice melt. Teams will leave early Thursday morning for a week deployment. We are still seeking volunteers to complete these teams.

May 17

Update from Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief Department:
Two of our disaster relief volunteers who are in Michigan responding to flooding were involved in an automobile accident yesterday afternoon, May 16, 2014.
It is with heavy hearts as we share the news that Bob Waldron, a long time Disaster Relief Volunteer passed away yesterday as a result of this accident. Early indications are that Bob suffered a massive heart attack that contributed to the accident. Robert (Bob) Waldron was 79 years old. He resided in Mt. Washington, Kentucky and was a member of Southeastern Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Janice.
Buford “Butch” Turley is in stable but critical condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His wife’s name is Wanda. They live in Frankfort, Kentucky and are members of Millville Baptist Church.

Coy Webb will be traveling to Michigan this morning to be with the families and the remaining Disaster Relief Recovery Teams who are continuing to serve in the Paris, Michigan area.

Please pray:

For the Waldron and Turley families and those who will be coming alongside and ministering to them in the coming days.

For the remaining teams serving in Michigan for safety and focus as they continue to serve the victims of the flooding in Michigan.

For Coy as he travels today to Michigan.

For the Kentucky Disaster Relief family as they grieve the loss of this DR brother.

At the worksite where Bob Waldron and Butch Turley served yesterday before leaving and before this tragic accident occurred, the homeowner prayed with Butch to receive Christ before they left! Giving our God all the praise for this news amidst this difficult time.

Both work teams that remain in Michigan are out on jobsites today. Please pray for these teams.

Saturday

“To all who did accept him and believe in him

he gave the right to become children of God.

They did not become his children in any human way —

by any human parents or human desire.

They were born of God.”

~John 1:12-13 NCV~

Anne Ellzey

Please continue to pray for Anne Ellzey. She has had another TIA. She’s home now after spending some time in the ER having a lot of tests done. Pray for her family and her caregivers.

Betty Genusa Lomax

Born: April 23, 1943
Died: May 16, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2524524

Bobbie Jean Newell Beddingfield Henry

Born: May 06, 1925
Died: May 12, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2524393

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Peanut Butter for God’s Storehouse

There is a shortage of peanut butter at God’s Storehouse in Amite. This is one of the staples in their food ministry. Please bring any amount of peanut butter you can to the stairwell by the office entrance to FBC, K. A label with John 3:16 will be applied to each jar before delivery is made. Thanks for helping with this local need.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Surfacing”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“You, who once were alienated

and enemies in your mind by wicked works,

yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh

through death.”

~Col. 1:21-22~

“Snatch others from the fire and save them.”

~Jude 1:23~

“Rescue the Perishing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/rescuetp.htm

Superman Bible Study

Yesterday’s Bible study was one of the best we have done. Join us next week as we learn more about Jesus.

Young at Heart

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion Baptist Church Tuesday at 10:30. Bring a covered dish. You don’t have to be a member at New Zion or even Baptist. Everyone is welcome. Meet some people in our community that you don’t know yet. Then, sit back and enjoy the speaker. Enjoy some great fellowship with other senior adult Christians.

James Rimes and Friends

James will be singing at Roseland Baptist Church Sunday morning. You are invited to join them at 11:00 A.M. Expect to feel God’s presence through the music and the words that will be spoken.

Do something for someone else today. You might visit, call, cook, pray, help with a task that needs to be done, etc. Take that big step today!

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Bro. Joey sent this message to some of you. If so, please pray again. If you didn’t get the message, hear is the information.

Norman Stuart is in an induced coma in ICU at North Oaks while doctors try to reduce swelling and eliminate blood clots. Prayer is also requested for Nell Stuart, Norman’s wife.
Lloyd Hayden is still experiencing pain associated with a pinched nerve. Pray for some relief for him.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is experiencing some heart problems. He has seen a doctor in Covington and will have test done next week. Pray for Mr. Burnell and his family.

Mr. Steve Hatchel and some of his family talked with an oncologist. Plans are being made for him to go home from rehab and to begin chemo and radiation. Pray for Mr. Steve and his family.

Friday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Mrs. Hellen Morris

I forgot to mention that “Miss” Hellen is now at Kentwood Rehab.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is improving and will be moved to the swing unit of Greensburg hospital next week. Pray for her as she continues to improve.

Steve Hatchel

From Boyd: Thank you for praying for my father. He will begin chemo and radiation treatment for multi-form Glioblastoma next week. Hope is a powerful emotion.

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Third Thursday

David and I were honored that three people attended last night who have not attended before and that seven different churches were represented. God is so good to all of us. It was a good night of Christian fellowship for all who were present.

Bible Study

Our lesson this morning will show parallels between Superman and the Super Man. I’m not into super heroes, but there is much to be learned from this lesson. We will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, K at 10 A.M. You are welcome to join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Many Advisors”

http://odb.org/2014/05/16/many-advisors/

“Without counsel, plans go awry,

but in the multitude of counselors they are established.”

~Prov. 15:22~

“He will be our Guide even to the end.”

~Psalm 48:14~

“Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

I’m looking forward to another beautiful day, compliments of God.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

FBC, K Activities

S.N.A.K.

S.N.A.K. – Sunday Night Activities for Kids

Begins Sunday at 5:30 P.M.

Get in on the first week!

Ladies’ Bible Study

Friday morning at 10:00

Beginning four weeks about the life of Jesus

Meet in the fellowship hall

Bible Study on Hebrews

Sunday nights and Monday nights

Linda Huckaby

Out of hospital and back at work

Awaiting decision about test results

Kathryn Kuss

Awaiting appointment with arthritis specialist

Annie Belle Harrell

“Boot” will be removed in a week

Decisions will be make about best placement for next step of treatment

Third Thursday at the Cabin

Tonight at 6:30

David and Anna Lee’s

May Mission Project

We are collecting jars of peanut butter to meet a need at God’s Storehouse.

You can deliver your jars directly to God’s Storehouse in Amite or drop them off under the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K. A label with John 3:16 will be applied before the peanut butter is delivered to Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Slow Healing Process”

http://odb.org/2014/05/15/slow-healing-process/

“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;

there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.

There shall be no more pain,

for the former things have passed away.”

~Rev. 21:4~

“We Will Understand it Better By and By”

http://www.newgroundministries.com/lyrics/pages/wewillunderstanditbetterbyandby.htm

Make this day special for someone else today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,

Who walks in His ways.”

~Psalm 128:1, NKJV~

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53725572a689b49714e4f6af

Logan Remy Pourciau

Born: July 30, 2012
Died: May 11, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2522167NOBTS Graduation

Dolores Z. Fritts

Born: June 19, 1934
Died: May 12, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2520820

NOBTS Graduate

Wendell Rhodus will receive his undergraduate degree Friday morning at 10:00. God has bless Wendell and given him some wonderful opportunities. God has bless many of us by allowing us to know Wendell. He’s such an inspiration!

Third Thursday Meeting

I hope you are planning to be at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30. God has really been blessing our gatherings.

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Looking Good”

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That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith.

~Ephesians 3:17~

“Into My Heart”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/i/m/y/imyheart.htm

I did not know there was a verse two. I love it!

I have the Lord in my heart. I hope He comes out in all I say and do today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“My friend, I ask, ‘

Who do you think you are to question God?

Does the clay have the right to ask the potter

why he shaped it the way he did?’”

~Romans9:20 CEV~

Susan Rimes

Please continue to pray for Susan. He knee is taking a while to heal.

Mike Moore of West Monroe

Mike and Robin are in Memphis at St. Jude. The received word today that Mike’s cancer has NOT spread. Today, they will learn more about his eye, the origin of his cancer.

Tim

Tim of Gillsburg is loved by his family and people who have known any of his family members. Today, you can join his friends and family in praying for Tim as he has major surgery in Covington.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

Lately, “Miss” Kathryn has had some new difficulties. Pray for her as she adapts to some of the problems that go along with being eighty-nine years old.

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“New Birth”

http://odb.org/2014/05/13/new-birth/

“Let us draw near to God

with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith,

having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience

and having our bodies washed with pure water.”

~Hebrews 10:22~

“I am Thine, O Lord”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/a/iatolord.htm

Have a great day in the Lord today!

Anna Lee