Chris Primes’ surgery went well. After some time in recovery, he will be in a room overnight. Then, home tomorrow, if all goes well. Thank-you for praying for him.
Monday
“God will bless us,
and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.
~Psalm 67:7~
Chris Primes
Pray for Chris, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today. Pray he will be a healthier, pain-free young man when this process is completed.
Mrs. Katie Blades
“Miss” Katie is hospitalized in Greensburg. Please add her to your prayer list.
January Bible Study of Exodus
The January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church was taught by Matther Belser. He did an excellent job of leading the large group through an introduction and the first chapters of Exodus. The study will continue Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 at New Zion. It’s not too late to join the group.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Much More than Survival”
Touching Stories – “A Box of Kisses”
http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/
Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”
http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
For those of you interested in becoming international missionaries, those who know someone considering international missions, or for those simply interested in missions in general, you may learn a lot of useful missionary information by using this page.
Health Kits for Angola Prisoners
There is a current mission project to provide health kits to 6.200 inmates. The completed kits will be due at First Baptist Church on the morning of the 26th. I hope you will consider packing one of more kits. Each kit is estimated to cost only $5.00.
Linens for Restore
Good, clean linens are being collected for donation to Restore in Amite. You can leave your donations at the office or main entrance of FBC, Kentwood.
Third Thursday
This is the week of our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. We meet at 6:30 and welcome you to join us. It is a time of food, fellowship, music, inspiring thoughts, and prayer.
How are you going to use this day to increase your Biblical knowledge and understanding? How are you going to use this day to use your Christian influence? How are you going to use this day to meet a need?
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
Sunday Obituary Information
Obituary for James Daniel Howell
James D. “Jimmy” Howell
“The Insurance Man”
James Daniel Howell was born December19, 1935 and passed away on January 9, 2014. He was 78 years and 21 days old and a longtime resident of Loranger. Jimmy sold insurance for 56 years and helped many, many people, both adults and children throughout his life. He was a lifelong member of the Oak Grove Church of God in Loranger.
Jimmy leaves behind his loving wife of 55 ½ years, Betty Myers Short Howell; two daughters, Faith Short Howell Donohue, Rebecca “Becky” Howell Miller and husband Scott; son, Matthew Pierson Howell and wife Debbie; three grandsons, Trey Darius Miller and wife Sheri, Spencer Scott Miller and Ethan Slade Howell, and his grandchildren by love, Megan and Austin Lanier, Niki and Chris Lavigne. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Howell and wife Wilene; sister, Jean Howell Granger, along with many nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.
Preceding Jimmy in death were his son, Spencer Morgan Howell; parents, Lucious and Donie Howell; son-in-law, Paul R. Donohue; sister, Ruth Westmoreland.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at Oak Grove Church of God in Loranger on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Michael Williamson will officiate the services and interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.
Sunday Afternoon
Wanda Smith
Wanda will have surgery on the same foot that just had surgery in order to remove scar tissue and to help her foot continue to heal. This surgery will be on January 22nd.
Cindy Juban
Andy Taylor’s sister goes to Ohio this week to check with a doctor about removal of a brain tumor. The doctor hopes to restore his vision when the tumor is removed. Pray the doctor can do the necessary surgery and help her.
Jessica M. Garner
Please continue to pray for Jessica and her family.
John Orr
My aunt’s husband will have pacemaker surgery in Plano, TX on Feb. 5th. Pray for him as he prepares for this surgery.
Ann Whitman
Pray for Linda Frazier’s sister who recently had cancer surgery. Her recover is not going as well as the family hoped.
Chris Primes
We got to speak to Chris Primes at lunch today. His surgery will be in the middle of the day tomorrow. The hospital, B.R.General, will keep him one night after than. Pray this procedure will relieve him of the pain he has been experiencing.
James Howell
James, a brother to Paul Howell, passed away. I’m working to locate an obituary.
Sunday
I think this Scripture gives The Prayer Link and all of us a purpose.
“Pray at all times in the Spirit
with every prayer and request,
and stay alert in this
with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.”
~Ephesians 6:18, HCSB~
Chris Primes
Chris Primes of Amite is preparing for a leg amputation because numerous surgeries have not helped. Pray he continues to have peace about this surgery. Pray all of his family will have the same peace. Pray for Chris as he goes through surgery and rehab.
Wayne Simpson
Wayne is at North Oaks and has been there for 13 days. Pray for a complete recovery for him.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread
Motivational Stories – “How the Poor Live”
http://academictips.org/blogs/how-the-poor-live/
Hymn of the Day – “Count Your Blessings”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Frequently Asked Questions”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/abouttheoffering.asp?PageNavID=109&faq=active#tabs
Now, I want to answer a question for you. The question is “Is it too late to give to the LMCO?”
No, it it never too late to give money for international missions. Mark your offering envelope “LMCO”. We have already surpassed our goal, but we can always give more.
Today, we can also say some prayers for those who are involved in Human Trafficking – those who are being used and those helping others get away from this problem.
Tonight through Wednesday night Rev. Gibby MdMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church. They begin at 6:30 each night. You are invited to join them.
Have an especially blessed Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
Saturday Addition
Saturday
“May God be praised!
He has not turned away my prayer
or turned His faithful love from me.”
~Psalm 66:20~
Wayne Simpson
Wayne, son of Mr. Burnell Simpson, has had pneumonia and has been hospitalized in Amite for more than a week. If he is not on your prayer list, please add him.
Macy Gueldner
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner
I’m so thankful Macy got this good report.
Emmett ‘Tim’ Miller
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=emmett-tim-miller&pid=168994714&
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Journey Begins”
Touching Stories – “A Dish of Ice Cream”
http://academictips.org/blogs/a-dish-of-ice-cream/
Hymn of the Day – “Only Believe”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlybelv.htm
Baptist Press
Tomorrow is a day to become more aware of human trafficking. Support efforts to help eliminate this, even in our own area.
I’m thankful for this day. How about you? What are we going to do with this gift from God?
Anna Lee
Friday Addition
Ora Lee Wilson gave me two names/one family to add so we can all pray.
Erica Taylor – granddaughter of Joe and Margaret Estes
Erica (mid 20’s) was in an accident and has a crushed hip area. She is now at the St. Helena Nursing Home. Pray for relief from pain and for healing.
Jake Smith – great grandson of Joe and Margaret Estes
Jake (3) has some neurological problems that are being checked out in Houston. Pray they find a treatment that will help him overcome this issue.
Friday
“In the same way
the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness,
because we do not know what to pray for as we should,
but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us
with unspoken groanings.”
~Romans8:26~
Ray Blackwell
The surgeon declared Ray cancer free and released him to return home. Thank God for this answer to prayers. Please continue to pray for Ray and for his family.
Miranda Foster’s Mom
Bro. Mike’s mother-in-law got a good report after the first round of treatment at M.D. Anderson, but the second round did not show the same results. Pray for the family as she has begun a round of experimental treatment.
Jadon’s Story – 2 year anniversary
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-scar-i-wear.html
Obituaries
GLORIA MARLENE ALLEN HAGAN
(OCTOBER 1, 1931 – JANUARY 9, 2014)
http://tangilena.com/obituaries/gloria-marlene-allen-hagan-october-1-1931-january-9-2014
Chester Achord, Jr.
- DIED: January 8, 2014
- LOCATION: Springfield, Louisiana
Rupert James Reeves
(July 10, 1933 – January 8, 2014)
http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2377163&fh_id=10545
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread
Touching Stories – “Dearest Grandmama”
http://academictips.org/blogs/dearest-grandmama/
Hymn of the Day – “Only a Step”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlystep.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “The Unforgettable Lottie Moon”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=11768&LanguageID=1709
It’s never too late to give to the LMCO or to give again.
Baptist Press
Friday Morning Bible Study
Tomorrow at 10:00
FBC, Kentwood (not limited to Kentwood members)
Dick Van Dike series
A thought from my friend, Robin Wilson Moore:
Be an encourager today!
Anna Lee
Thursday
“God has listened;
He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.”
~Psalm 66:19~
Wendell Miller of Hillsdale
Please add Wendell Miller, brother of J.C. Miller, to your prayer list. Wendell had a heart attack Christmas. Tests indicate he has blockages where he already has had by-passes. A decision has been made to not do additional surgery now, but to treat him with medication.
Mr. Edward Garner
Please continue to pray for Mr. Edward Garner. He has developed some complications.
Gaylon Cutrer
Gaylon is doing better than he was at the first of the week. Keep him in your prayers.
Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher
Please continue to pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she awaits an appointment on the 30th. At that time, she hopes to schedule surgery to improve her mobility.
Macy Gueldner
As I was typing a post to let very one know how well Macy has been, she decided we needed a little excitement. So here we are, taking a trip to Baton Rouge in the middle of the night to get a new needle for Macy’s port. Apparently she learned how to unbutton and unzip her pajamas to play with “Buddy”… her port line… and she pulled Buddy out of her port, but not out of her chest. This has accidentally happened before, but we’ve always been across the parking lot from the hospital. I guess Macy wanted a 3 hour round trip ticket to BR tonight, with her Daddy providing the entertainment for the ride (he had a few wisdom teeth pulled today, and he’s a little but silly 🙂
All will be well in a little bit, when she gets reaccessed… and when I can finally get to bed.
Margie Morgon
Please add Margie Morgon from Texas to prayer list
Thanks
Bill (Frazier)
Cold weather
Many people are now out in the cold fixing broken pipes. Pray they will not get too wet and cold and become sick. Pray for safety as people use various forms of heat, often in unsafe ways, to try to stay warm.
WIlton C. Baham
(April 1, 1921 – January 7, 2014)
Wilton C. Baham passed away on January 7, 2014. He was 92 years of age and resided in Terrytown, LA and was a native of Amite, LA. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Dillon Baham and father of Marilyn Baham Naquin and father-in-law of the late Curtis Naquin. Grandfather of Tina Naquin and Julie Naquin Gotangco (Cris, Jr.). Great Grandfather of Tyler Kahl and Adam and Kellie Gotangco. Son of the late Morris and Estelle Baham. He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the First Baptist Church of Algiers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Harold Mosley. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread
Touching Stories – “If a Dog was your Teacher”
http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/
Hymn of the Day – “Love Lifted Me”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/l/lliftdme.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
We met our goal at church two weeks ago, but it is never too late to contribute to this special offering for missions. Remember, 100% of the money given goes to support missionaries and their missionary projects.
“One More Day”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12334&LanguageID=1709
Baptist Press
Dick Van Dike Bible Study
We will meet Friday morning for Bible study at 10:00. I hope to see you there. Remember, there is no homework or preparation. We watch the short video, read Scriptures, and discuss the topic of the week.
Care Packages for Angola Inmates
Plan with your class or work individually to fill some ziplock bags (similar to the bags we do for the migrant workers). The big difference is that 6,200 are needed. Get your bags turned in by Sunday morning, January 26th.
Thanks for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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