Tuesday

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”

~Luke 1:37, NASB~

 

Hubert Yarborough’s surgery went well yesterday.  He is scheduled to return home today.

Macy Gueldner‘s Caring Bridge page

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

Jadon Pailet (written by his mother)

Detroit here we come. Our Detroit trip has been moved up to January. Dr.C says it’s time for an EEG since Jadon has been off medicine for almost a year. He also wants us to see the pediatric hand surgeon when there. This doctor will let us know if Jadon will need surgery on his hand. I should get dates later this week. Please begin praying for Jadon!!

Thankfulness – Day 5

I’m thankful God doesn’t give us the same weather each day, not even the beautiful fall days we have had lately.  We appreciate the beautiful days so much because He gives us other days that are not so beautiful.  I think “variety” in weather, food, friends we see, places, etc. is a plan to help us develop appreciation.  I think we are sometimes quicker to show our appreciation to people than God, but it should be the other way around.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Good Behavior Rewards”

http://odb.org/

Values – Confidence – “My Stuttering Doesn’t Hold Me Back”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1444-My-stuttering-doesn-t-hold-me-back

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

Keep on keeping on.  

Anna Lee

Monday

Note:  I hope you noticed and like the latest changes to the site.  They are there because some of you asked for them.  Thanks to those of you who have told how much you like the site’s improvements.  Thanks to Jason for all his work.  If all this was up to me, it wouldn’t happen at all!

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but … against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

~Ephesians 6:12, NASB~

Jeff Birch is undergoing tests in the hospital.  Pray that his problem is identified quickly so treatment can begin.

Hubert “Brother”, “Bear” Yarborough is having surgery today.  Pray for the medical staff working with him, Brother, and his many family members and friends.

Pray for the Hossier family as they are experiencing come difficult days while clinging to their strong faith in God.  It’s great when faith is greater than the difficulties we face here on earth.

Betty Taylor’s uncle, JA Ziegler, passed away.  The funeral will be at 11:00 this morning.  Please pray for the family.

Thankfulness – “The Little Things”

It’s the little things in life that touch my heart: an young boy holding a door open for me, a friend saying words of appreciation through an e-mail, David handing me the first blueberries he picked from his bushes, someone asking about my children who do not live in this area, seeing a former classmate at Mike’s, a hug,  or any one of many other little things that happen.  These are the riches I value so much in life and some of the things that seem to happen just when I need a reminder of love, God’s love and love of family and friends.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Leap the Wall”

http://odb.org/

Values – Caring – “There are Still Sweet-Hearted People in the World

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1447-There-Are-Still-Sweet-Hearted-People-In-The-World

Hymn of the Day – “Count Your Blessings” – I may have used this hymn before, but I think it is a good reminder to all of us periodically.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm

Our blessing are the “little things” more often than the “big things”.  Reflect on the little things that bless your heart.

Anna Lee

Sunday Addition

I trust you remembered to set your clock back an hour.  You will probably enjoy an extra hour of coffee, news, computer time, etc. because your body got you up at your regular schedule.

Penny Dees McDowell is better.  She thanks you for your prayers.  Penny will soon be moving to physical therapy to regain some strength.  Continue to pray for her and for her caregivers/family members.

Sunday

“Don’t hoard treasure down here

where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust

or – worse! – stolen by burglars.  

Stockpile treasure in heaven,

where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars.  

It’s obvious, isn’t it?  

The place where your treasure is,

is the place you will most want to be,

and end up being.”

~Matthew 6:19-21, The Message~

Continue to pray for Beverly “Doodle” Watson as she fights her battle with cancer.

I read this morning that Mr. John Mabry passed away.  He grew up in Roseland, but I never knew him until he was my principal as I taught at Independence High.  He was a fine man and a great principal.  I also worked with his wife briefly at KHS.  She was a fine lady and faithfully took care of her husband during his lengthy illness.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Be Still”

http://odb.org/

Values – Patience – “Lots of Patience”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1448-Lots-of-Patience

Hymn of the Day – “Rock of Ages”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/o/rockages.htm

Thankfulness – Day 3 – Helping Hands

Today, I’m thankful for all the helping hands that make my life go smoother.  Facing reality, I must admit I can not do everything that is sometimes needed in my life.  I’m so thankful for the helping hands that take care of me and my little world.  I pray I will be more aware of the ways I can help others and will take the time to do just that.  Lord, help me to thank others who help me in any way.

This is the Lord’s Day.  Be sure to honor His day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Monday, the annual WMU Day of Prayer will be held at Kedron.  Come at 10:00 for the program and stay for the covered dish lunch to follow.

Timothy Wayne McFerrin
(December 13, 1967 – November 1, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, he died at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 10:18 a.m. He was born on December 13, 1967 and he was 45 years of age. Survived by his mother, Betty Alford McFerrin; brother, James “Jim” Reginald McFerrin, Jr. and his wife, Kimberly; 2 sisters, Wendy McFerrin Dover and husband, Carey & Miranda McFerrin Spencer and husband, Joe; nephews, Cody McFerrin and Dakota Spencer; nieces, Kayla McFerrin, Casey Spencer, Brittany Dover, Sarah McFerrin, Amber Dover, Zera “Lizzie” McGuff, Avery Spencer and Julieanna McFerrin. Preceded in death by his father, James Reginald “Reggie” McFerrin, Sr. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Services conducted by Bro. Tommy Smith. Interment at Greensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Greensburg Children’s Ministry. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Don’t forget to turn your clock back an hour tonight.  If you don’t, you end up somewhere, hopefully church, an hour early.

Jason took this picture of the chapel at Berry College, just a couple miles from his home, for the top of my link.  Actually, he made several pictures at Berry, but I chose this one.  I hope you can see that fall is in the air in Georgia.

Saturday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

 

Baby Graham is home after spending 21 days in the hospital.

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

Miranda Foster’s mom is in MD Anderson to begin treatment.  Miranda is the wife of Bro. Mike Foster of FBC, Amite.  Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Macy Gueldner

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

Jessica Granger – Continue to pray for Jessica, her family, and her many friends.

Thankfulness – Day 2

I’m so thankful that God use me despite all my weaknesses and “warts”.  I have opportunities to be a witness for Him, just like all of you do.  He use me to do things like talk,  smile, visit, pray, encourage, share, and call.  I thank God for these opportunities and pray He will guide me in using what He has given me in ways He would approve of.  My opportunities do not speak about me, but Him!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Who’s Telling the Truth?”

http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “By Your Word”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1449-Be-Your-Word

Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes”

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

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Note: Jason changed servers for this site.  You may notice a few changes in the appearance of this site.  I haven’t been hacked.  It’s all part of a plan.

Use your opportunities God gives you today.  I’ll try to use mine.

Anna Lee

Friday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Larry Carruth, from his older daughter, Becki

Tomorrow the doctors are pulling the J-tube which is how he has been eating since June. Please send Him you prayers because dad is a little nervous.

Macy Gueldner’s latest update: more prayers needed

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

Adventures of Connor Man

For those of you on Facebook, please check Connor Corkern’s page so you will know how to pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loved to Love”

http://odb.org/

Values – Honesty – “Honesty vs. Junior Olympic Metal”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1450-Honesty-vs-Junior-Olympic-Metal-

Hymn of the Day – “Love Devine, All Love Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Bible Study – Today’s “Lucy” Bible study is on happiness.  You are invited to join us in the fellowship hall of FBC,K at 10:00 this morning.

November is a special month to count our blessings.  

Day 1 – I’m so thankful I have God to take my daily burdens.  He lightens my load and gives me a new perspective when I give my burdens to Him.  There are times when my burdens could destroy my attitude and my relationship with God and with people, but He carries my burdens and improves my outlook.  What a friend He is!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You at a time that You may be found.”

~Psalm 32:6a~

Cara Goodrich

I am asking for prayers for my boyfriend sister Cara Goodrich she has just found out that she has a mass by her trac. an going up by her neck,she will be seeing a surgery next thursday to find out what they are going to do. Lets pray that it can be takeing out an not gone any wr else. An it not cancer.

Sherry Rosamond

Macy Gueldner

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

Mrs. Maxine Turner, 95,  is in North Oaks.  Pray for this sweet lady who recently thanked God for her good health.

It good to be able to report that Jimmy Schwartz is doing well this week.  Keep him in your prayers.

Baptist Friendship House

Tomorrow is snack pack and hygiene kit today and we are running very low on travel size shampoo and conditioner. We just added an item to our wish list and hope that you will check it out. If anyone knows where we can get affordable travel size hygiene items in bulk- please let us know.

119- the number of people that have come to our door in a matter of 1 hour and 40 minutes to receive snack packs and hygiene kits. We met many new people this week and hope that we will be able to continue forming and building these relationships.

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eyes of Love” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “Out of a Job but Making a Difference for Our Community”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1451-Out-of-a-Job-but-Working-Hard-for-our-Community

Hymn of the Day – “Open My Eyes that I May See”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm

May our eyes be open to the needs and opportunities God has for us to address.

Thank-you for reading this site and for praying.  You make a difference for so many people.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Baby Graham

Dr. David Crosby, pastor of FBCNO, wrote this morning that his grandson was going home from the hospital today.  Thank God for the progress Graham has made since the accident and pray for continued improvement.

 

Dennis Cogan, Sr.
(December 28, 1947 – October 29, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 11:58 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born December 28, 1947 in Puttman, CT and was 65 years of age. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. Survived by companion, Linda Cogan; 2 daughters, Lynette Cogan Wall and Denise Cogan-Blackmon; 1 son, Rusty Cogan; 7 grandchildren, Johnathan, Kelsey and Kolby Wall, Brayden, Emily and Caitlynn Blackmon and Alexa Cogan; 2 great grandchildren, Dayston and Aiden Wall; 1 sister, Candy Cogan and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Joyce Cogan and brother, Robert Cogan. A private family service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.