Sunday

“When I refused to confess my sin, I was weak and miserable, and I groaned all day long .…

My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.

Finally I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them .…

And you forgave me!

All my guilt is gone.”

  Psalm 32: 3-5 (NLT)

Mr. Kenneth Felker said “Miss” Grace Helen is hospitalized in Greensburg.  She has be hospitalized over and over.  Pray she will get better.

Jadon’s Story: 1 Year Ago Today

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/01/1-year-ago-today.html

 Ladd Turner’s last two updates on Dan Turner

  • Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105 NIV)

Father God, thank you for your Word. Thank you for lighting the way for me, Lord. Father, I pray that others would seek your face and know you as I have come to know you. Father, thank you for this day. Thank you for such a wonderful visit with Dan Turner yesterday. Lord, thank you for gifting Dan with a strong will. Thank you for his desire to rise up! Father, I pray that you continue to heal Dan. The distance he has come in a short amount of time is a testament to your love and healing power. You are the master physician! Father, I pray that you would invigorate Dan with your physical strength. Father God, I love and praise you for all that you have done and are yet to do. I pray these things in the precious name of Jesus. Amen!!

 

  • “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1 Peter 2:24, 25 NIV)

Father God, thank you for your Son, Jesus. Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice so that your wounds would heal us from our sin. Father God, thank you for the closeness that we can have with you because of Jesus. Lord, thank you for the good visits with Dan Turner. Thank you for his determination and desire to overcome. Lord, please continue to heal him as you have so graciously done already. Lord, thank you for all of Dan’s doctors and nurses and for the gift of healing that you’ve given all of them. Lord, I praise you! It’s in the precious name of Jesus that I pray. Amen!!

The Bible in 90 Days – Reading Schedule

Day 4: Genesis 40:12 – Genesis 50:26

Another story to share with your children/grandchildren: Tim’s Trip

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9864&LanguageID=1709

Saturday

“I said to myself,

‘Relax, because the LORD takes care of you.’”

~Psalm 116:7 NCV)~

 

Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day Today

http://global.christianpost.com/news/mike-huckabee-promotes-hobby-lobby-appreciation-day-jan-5-to-fight-hhs-mandate-87721/#_=_

90 Days Bible Readings – Day 3

Genesis 28:20 – Genesis 41:11

 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Athletes on Mission

 http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9866&LanguageID=1709

Friday Evening

I have several updates to add tonight rather than wait until tomorrow.

Mike Moore, husband of a long time friend Robin Wilson Moore, had surgery a year ago for cancer behind one eye.  He had a check-up to see if the cancer had spread.  There is no indication Mike has cancer now.  Join with the family in thanking God for the good year Mike has had and the prospect for more good years.

East Fork Baptist Church will be selling lunches on the 13th to help the youth with camp funds for the summer.  If you would like to purchase some for $7.00 each, please call a member of the church.

Dan Turner is making some good progress.  Getting into a regular room and having more freedom with visitors had to be a bonus after almost four weeks in ICU.  Keep praying for Dan and for his family.

Jadon had his surgery a year ago to remove half his brain and to eliminate the numerous seizures he was having every day.  The family will have a celebration at FBC, Amite next Thursday, Jan. 10th at 5:30.  I’ll post more details later for those who are interested in celebrating with Jadon and his family.

Mr. Philip Harrell had surgery yesterday for a pacemaker and got back home this afternoon about 5:30.  The surgery went well.  Thank God for this good report.

Jones Family

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Tomorrow is a day to join in supporting Hobby Lobby as they battle for their beliefs.   Let’s pray for them and show them our support.

Friday

Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.

~Psalm 67:5~

Daryl Carruth is home from OLOL.  He has one stent.  The other two blockages will be treated with medication.  Pray he has a good recovery period.

Many people are still sick with coughs, cold, bronchitis, etc.  Please pray by name for those whom you know.

Sunday, a Beth Moore Study of Revelations will begin at FBC, Kentwood.  The eleven week study will begin at 5:30 in the fellowship hall.  Call the church office for more information.

 90 day plan to read your Bible

Day 2: Gen. 17:1 – Gen. 28:19

 Tuesday, Jan. 8: Reception for the Councils at 11:00 at FBC, Kentwood

Another story to share with your children/grandchildren

Better in Braille

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9865&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press has some amazing stories today.  I hope you will read and share them.

BPNews.net

Thanks for praying each day as you read The Prayer Link.  You make a difference in many lives!
Anna Lee 

Thursday Addition

I learned about this plan to read the Bible in 90 days through Bro. Danny Smith and his family.  I am starting it today.  If you are interested you can check it out at http://www.haventoday.org/.  You can receive a daily reminder by email or through your phone.  Check out the site and pray about beginning the program.  It never hurts any of us to become more familiar with God’s Word.

Thursday

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,

for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,

for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”

~Romans 1:16~

Rafe Cutrer and his parents are all better and back at home in Kentwood.  Please continue to pray for them.

Dan Turner was awake most of the day yesterday and responding to visitors.  Dan has mad a lot of improvement.  Thank God for allowing Dan to get better.  Pray for Dan and his family as he continues to improve.

Reeses in Rio (another story to share with your children or grandchildren)

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9863&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press (Read about Hobby Lobby’s stand.)

BPNews.net

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“So we continue to preach Christ to each person,

using all wisdom to warn and to teach everyone,

in order to bring each one into God’s presence as a mature person in Christ.”

~Colossians 1:28 NCV~

 

Pray for Daryl Carruth of Greensburg as he enters OLOL for heart tests/procedures today.  He and his family would be most appreciative of your prayers.

 

Hugh Christopher Bates
(October 1, 1930 – January 1, 2013)

Hugh Christopher Bates, 82 years old, born on October 1, 1930, passed away January 1, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Amelia Ruth Terry Bates; 2 daughters, Mary Margaret Bates Kundler and husband, Kenny and Aimee Jane Bates Blades and husband, Tyrone, all of Kentwood; Four grandchildren, Kristen Kundler, Kody Kundler, Hailey Milton, and Molly Blades; 2 sisters, Sylvia Stielper and husband, Rick, and Barbara Hall and husband, Billy; one brother, Arthur Odessa Bates; 3 brothers-in-law, Joe B. Terry and wife, Bonnie, Russell Carmical and Terry Rushing; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Willie Jordan and Bertha Jane Bates; one son, Patrick Christopher Bates; two brothers, Donald Ray Bates and Howard Lee Bates; three sisters, Willie Belle Strickland, Avis Carmical and Shirley Rushing; two sisters-in-law, Ann Bates and Joann Whitfield; two brothers-in-law, Rick Keith and Kerry Strickland; one nephew, John Strickland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joseph B. Day. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

 Legacy of Love

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9847&LanguageID=1709

 Today’s Promise: You Can Know the Spirit’s Fullness

http://www.cru.org/training-and-growth/devotional-life/todays-promise/index.htm

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Anna Lee