Sunday

“LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.”

~Psalm 27:7~

 

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/11/detroit-detailsadenoid-surgerymodern.html?spref=fb

The meeting in honor of 125 days of WMU was nice yesterday.  I met and heard of many ladies named “Alford”.  I felt right at home.  Lots of Alford ladies have felt the importance of WMU.

Thankfulness Day 10 – “Kinship”

Yesterday, I was in a church where I met or heard of many other ladies named “Alford”.  It was good to know we all had something in common that is much more important than a married name.  We serve(d) the same God and work(ed) through WMU to help tell others about him.  I did some computer work when I got home which proved many  of these Alford men were cousins.  I felt right at home among strangers.  Not only are we Alford’s, but we are Christian women dedicated to serving Him.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Remembering Our Father’s Words”

odb.org

Values – Courtesy – “Want to Go Shopping…?”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1437-Want-to-go-shopping-

Hymn of the Day – “Be a Ray of Sunshine”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/r/beraysun.htm

Billy Graham’s “Hope for America” will be televised again tonight.  Check for it on FOX at 7:00.

Revival is scheduled for FBC,K beginning this morning and continuing through Wednesday.  This morning’s service will be followed by “dinner on the grounds”.

I have joined an online Bible study on Thankfulness.  It will last from Nov. 11-22.  You must have an email address and a Facebook account to join.  If you would like to join this group, send me that information.  I will pass it on so you can join too.

Be in God’s house today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“If any of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask God,

who gives to all liberally and without reproach,

and it will be given to him.”

~James 1:5~

 

Baby Graham continues to improve.  Thanks for your continued prayers for him and his family.

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/home/7451766-172/baby-graham-returns-home-healthy

Yvonne Birch is slowly recovering from her back surgery.  Today, she had the staples removed.  Pray for her continued progress.

Hubert Yarborough, Jr.

Huburt got a good report on his lab results.  Pray for him as he continues to heal from Monday’s surgery.

Susan Rimes is still dealing with her kidney stones.  Thankfully, her records have been transferred to her new doctor.  Susan has an appointment Monday afternoon.  Pray he can help her feel better soon.

Baby John Varnado

Continue to pray for this newborn.  He will be transported to New Orleans Sunday in preparation for heart surgery.

Continue to pray for the family of Millie Bradley.

Obituary for Millicent “Millie” Bradley

Millie Bradley received her angel wings on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her residence in Albany, at the tender age of 5. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and an Albany Lower Elementary Preschool student. Millie was a loving child, who adored life and found great fulfillment in making others happy. She enjoyed listening to music, playing with her friends and siblings, and strolling outdoors. Although Millie’s life was short, her family made many wonderful memories they will cherish forever, including a big celebration of her life party this past summer, snuggling on the couch, taking a cruise to Mexico, visiting the pumpkin patch, and receiving school awards.

Millie leaves behind her beloved parents, William and Sonja Bradley; sisters, Christian Bankston and Adeline Bradley; brothers, William Bradley and Darrell Castella Jr. She is also survived by her grandparents, Jim Taylor, Lola Taylor, Sue Bradley, Betty Taylor and Alan Cooper.
Millie’s grandfather, Peter P. Bradley Sr., and uncle, Peter P. Bradley Jr. preceded her in death.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond, on Monday, November 11, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Jamin, will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Albany and interment will take place in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery.

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Millicent-Bradley2/#!/Obituary

Baptist Friendship House
Tonight has been a night of celebration- a first, sixth, seventh, and eighth birthdays, GED graduation, and two moms completing our program. There is no better way to spend a Friday evening with smiles and tears of joy. We love our BFH family.

 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Rock”

http://odb.org/

Values – Giving Back – Just an Easy Gesture  (This one will touch your heart!)

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1438-Just-An-Easy-Gesture-

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Paid it All”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm

I chose this hymn for two reasons:

    • In honor of the ministry of Rev. Billy Graham at the time of his 95th birthday and his television programs the last couple days.
    • In hopes that hearts will be receptive to the messages at the revival at FBC, Kentwood Sunday through Wednesday.

Billy Graham “Hope for America” will be shown Sunday evening at 7:00 on FOX in case you have not seen it yet.

Thankfulness – Day 9

Today, I would like to thank God for technology.  Remember, I grew up in the age of:

    • slide rulers, not calculators
    • manual typewriters, not computers
    • ditto paper, not laser printers
    • snail mail, not e-mail
    • pen and paper, not blogs
    • etc.

I’m thankful for these, and other, technological improvements that have allowed God’s word to be shared much more effectively.

I covet you prayers today as I speak at a luncheon in celebration of  “125 Years of WMU”.   Pray I will be able to inform and encourage the ladies.  May God use me as His messenger.

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

Little Millicent Bradley received her “angel wings” last night.  Pray for the family as they face all the coming days without her.  She was  certainly loved on the days God gave her to live here on earth.

Friday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8~

 

Susan Frazier

Susan is recovering nicely from her surgery.  The best news is that her reports came back good.  Thank God for that.  Pray for Susan as she continues to recover.

 

Jeff Birch

Jeff is home from the hospital and recuperating.  Pray for him as he get back to full strength and endurance.

Jesse Dean

Pray for Jesse as he makes medicine adjustments in preparation for  surgery next week.  Begin pray for a successful shoulder surgery next week.

The Harrells

Mr. Phillip enjoyed celebrating his 90th birthday with his family.  Mrs. Annie Bell is improving.  She’s still hospitalized in Greensburg and has begun physical therapy.

 

“My Hope America”

I hope you were watched “My Hope America” and Rev. Billy Graham’s message for us.  There’s time in the next few days to watch it if you missed it last night and time to watch it again if you wish to do so.  You can also download the program from his website.

 

“Lucy” Bible Study

The study today will be based on the “Lucy and the Submarine Commander” episode.  The lesson title is “Where’s There’s Never a Boast or Brag” with the Biblical principle being boasting.  You are welcome to join us at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Blessing of Giving”

http://odb.org/

Values – Team Work – “My Team”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1439-My-Team

 

Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Work Till Jesus Come” (Not “you”, but ‘we”)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/l/wellwork.htm

 

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

 

Thankfulness – Day 8

“My Team”  reminds me of all those who have helped me accomplish things I never could have accomplished on my own and the enjoyment of working with others.  I give my parents a lot of credit for teaching me about working together.  Church friends have always stepped in to help get any task done.  The same for some of my co-workers through my teaching years.  More hands  make for merry hearts!  Join a team and enjoy getting more accomplished than would have been accomplished working individually!

Get some “work” accomplished today, but do so with a buddy/friend/helper!  You’ll enjoy it better and probably get more done.

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

 

Bonnie Griffith Strickland 

(August 23, 1921 – November 6, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 10:02 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite at 92 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Helen Courtney, Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Sidney Strickland; parents, Elmer and Bessie Griffith; 2 sisters, Brennice Hawkins and Wanzie Terry; and a brother, Elmer “Grif” Griffith. She was a Past Worthy Matron, Order of the Easter Star, Spring Creek, and a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. She loved her dogs and crocheting. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Annie Iverstine Poillion
(February 19, 1927 – November 6, 2013)  

A resident of Amite, she died on Thursday, November 6, 2013 at Louisiana Medical Center and Heart Hospital in Lacombe. She was born February 19, 1927 in Hammond and was 86 years of age. Survived by husband of 66 years, William “Bill” Poillion, Sr.; 6 children, Bill Poillion, Jr. and wife, Mary, Regina Poillion Bracy and husband, Randall, Charles Poillion and wife, Mary, Dennis Poillion and wife, Linda, Carol Poillion Fucci and husband, Eddie, and John Poillion and wife, Celine; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bessie Magro, Mary Stang and husband, Jack, and Linda King and husband, Mike; and three brothers, Luke Iverstine, Jr. and wife, Pat, Dave Iverstine and wife, Sue, and Emile Iverstine. Preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Francis Iverstine; and three sisters, Josephine Puma, Laura Bertone Baptist, and Tina Profita. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Interment Statham Cemetery, Amite. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, where she was a devoted member. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

 “For the Lord does not see as man sees;

for man looks at the outward appearance,

but the Lord looks at the heart.”

~I Samuel 16:7~

Baby Graham continues to improve.  He saw his regular pediatrician yesterday.  The doctor found him a pound lighter than the last visit.  Other that that, he was fine!  Join the family in thanking God for the miracle He performed in this young life.

 

Little Millie has had a difficult week.  Her body systems seemed to be shutting down, but last night they had new hope for her young life.

 

Jadon Pailet will be having his adenoids removed Tuesday.  This should be much easier than some of the surgeries he has already experienced, but the family still requests your prayers.

 

Both Elaine Stewart and Miranda Foster’s mother are having the first side-effects of chemotherapy.  Pray they can endure the side-effects so treatment can continue.

 

Rev. Billy Graham is 95 today.  He body is weak, but his brain is sharp.  Join him tonight or in the next couple of days for his televised message to all the world.  I think we won’t be disappointed.  Thank God for this man who has given and given his whole life in order to bring the lost to Jesus.

 

Thankfulness – Day 7

I’m thankful for helpful people who come into my life in many ways.  There are many instances when people who know me have been helpful.  For that, I am appreciative. When people who don’t know me are very helpful, I am even more appreciative.  God bless them for going out of their way to help me.  May I, in turn, always take my opportunities to help others.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Two Victories’

http://odb.org/       

Values – Helping Others (I promise I wrote my thankfulness BEFORE I went to this site!) – “Good People Helped Me when I Got Lost”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1442-Good-People-Helped-Me-When-I-Got-Lost

Hymn of the Day – “Others” 

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

Find some way to help someone else today.  Be appreciative when some helps you!  Keep “JOY” in your life!

Jesus first

Others second

Yourself last!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Sonny and John Varnado

Lawana Carter asks us to pray for her cousin and his grandson.  Sonny has a multiple myeloma which is being monitored every three months and his grandson has a heart problem.  John will be moved to New Orleans Sunday for surgery.   John is an infant who was born Nov. 2.  Please pray for this family.

Don’t forget to plan when you will watch Billy Graham’s evangelistic message.  Your opportunities begin tomorrow.  If you miss seeing it or wish to share it with someone else later, the disk is available through FBC,K.

Wednesday

“Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!”

~Psalm 105:1~

 

Coming tomorrow – Billy Graham!  View a video and check this site for listings of channels and times when you can view the latest message from Rev. Billy Graham.

http://watchbillygraham.com/

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Ramer “Polly” Cox Bueche 

(March 27, 1930 – November 4, 2013)

Ramer “Polly” Cox Bueche, 83, Greensburg, went to be with the Lord after 10 years battling Dementia. She retired from Lallie Kemp Medical Center. She loved working in her yard, fishing, music, playing her guitar and caring for her family. She will be greatly missed. Survived by her children, Rhonda Allen Lamendola, Donna Allen Bourgeois and Marsha Allen Needham; and 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, that called her Nanny. Preceded in death by 2 children, Raymond “Ray” Allen and Theresa Sue “Terri” Allen and her parents, Robert “Bob” Cox and Mary Hill Cox. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment Day’s Cemetery. Pallbears will be her grandsons, Scot Johnson, Clint Johnson, Trent Bourgeois, Kyle Turner, Patrick Allen, Cody Needham and Terry Allen.

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Season for Everything”

http://odb.org/

Values – Spread Your Wings – “Signs Amongst Other Little Things”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1443-Signs-Amongst-Other-Little-Things-

Hymn of the Day – “I’ll Live for Him”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/i/illlive4.htm

Thankfulness – Day 6

Today, I’m thankful for surprises.  My favorite surprises are not the ones that come wrapped in pretty paper with a bow.  It’s people!  I love to hear from relatives, especially my children and grandchildren.  I like seeing someone I haven’t seen in a while.  I like to get an update on them and their family.  These surprises happen as I shop, view my email, get a request for a friend on Facebook, attend church events in various places, and many other ways.  These little unplanned surprises “make my day”.   I thank God for these surprises!

I trust you are thinking about being thankful too.  It does a heart good.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

November 1st – I missed the two-year anniversary of my brain surgery!  I guess that means I have moved on.  When I look in the mirror, the tiny scar over my left eye seems to be fading.  Fading scar and fading memory!  Forever thankful!

The WMU meeting for the World Day of Prayer was a very good meeting.  We were told the testimonies of two ladies in Europe and prayed for ladies around the world as they help to share the word.

Mrs. Miranda Foster’s mom is doing okay as treatment begins.  Pray for her and for her family as they help care for her as she deals with leukemia.  She’s being treated through MD Anderson in Houston.

Susie Eads’ mother was diagnosed with a heart problem, but after lots of testing, the doctors have determined the original test was inaccurate.

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