Tag: Devotional

Wednesday

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

~Matthew 28:19a~

Jadon’s Story – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/05/great-news.html  Thank you, Lord, for all you have done for Jadon.

Continue to pray for Dru Williams as he continues his journey home.  Pray for his family as they anxiously wait to see him again.

Becky Ricks Gabriel is home.  She’s made a lot of improvement since being in ICU, but still has a ways to go.  Keep praying for her and her family.

Connor Corkern hasn’t been sleeping at night due to jerking motions.  He will be taking more seizure medication which the doctor hopes will help.  As you pray for Connor, pray for the family of Garrett, a young man who’s earthly battles are over.

Pray for Sammy Broyles.  He has had back surgery and is now in rehab at the North Oaks North campus.

Elizabeth Carol New will be having a stimulator implanted to block nerves.  This will be Thursday at Cypress Point in Hammond.  Pray for relief for all the nerve pain she has been experiencing for several years.

Ora Lee Wilson will also be having outpatient surgery Thursday.  He problem is her hand.  Pray all goes well for her.

Chuck Pulliam is doing well following his knee surgery.  He’ll be up and walking around today.

Jimmy Tolar is hanging in there with the treatments he is undergoing.  Pray he continues to be able to do well.

Baptist Press News – BPNews.net

Tuesday

This morning, I’m reminded of another reason to be thankful.  My draft form of an incomplete Prayer Link was automatically saved when we had a brief power outage.  I remember the days when you had to start all over.  I thank God for all the technology we have now, even if I don’t use all of it.  Being late is being than not being able to get this posted at all.

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

He has also set eternity in the human heart;

yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

~Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV~

 

From Brandy Potts

Please pray for bro. Mike Shummock (Pastor of EFBC). He is having a heart cath in the morning (Tuesday).

Amber Update: Just a quick note to let you know that Amber is doing great. She is slowly gaining her strength back and has enjoyed receiving lots of tender loving care. We received a phone call from MD Anderson yesterday and they have changed her appointment date to return back. We will be returning back to Houston late Thursday afternoon. Amber will start a full day of appointments on Friday, May 10th. She will have blood work done, staples removed, get biopsy results, and meet with the neuro-oncologist. We will post another update this weekend.
Thank you again for checking in and continuing to support Amber. Keep those prayers flowing…….
Love to all…..
Kathy “Ree Ree” (mother)

Pray for Chuck Pulliam of Amite as he has a knee replacement surgery today.  He did well with the other knee replacements and recovery, so let’s pray he does as well with this one.

Brody Roberts is back in North Oaks.  Let’s pray this young man gets to feeling much better soon.

Pat Hoosier is beginning another  round of treatment.  Pray for it to be effective and for him to tolerate it well.

Mrs. Nadine Council called with three requests while I was at another wake.  I will try to read the notes taken for me.

  • A relative of their daughter, Beth, has a job flying helicopters in Africa.  The family’s request is that he will be able to find a job closer to home so he can be with his young family.
  • Joan Morris, a sister-in-law, has cancer on her spine.  She’s in Augusta, GA and would welcome our prayers.
  • The husband of a niece, Tom Breeze, is hospitalized with a latter stage of alzimers.  He’s in Florida.  Please add him to your prayer list also.

Thanks to all who helped prepare food for the Hammons and/or Strickland families.

Jones Family – http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Notice the work done on the flower beds at church.  This was done by Fay Gehringer.  She didn’t do it for recognition, but I’m sure a “thank-you” wouldn’t be unappreciated.

Several churches have already recognized their seniors.  FBC, Amite had eleven.  FBC, Covington had twenty-five.  I don’t know about other churches who have already recognized their seniors.  You can share with me if you wish your church to be included.  FBC, Kentwood will recognize seniors on the 19th.

Mothers’ Day is traditionally a day for parents to dedicate their young children to the Lord.  Pray for each young family as their promise to teach their child about God.  Also, pray for mothers and memories of mothers this week.

Devotional – “We Can Trust Him” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Zach’s Lidz for Kidz

Our time for collection of hats and caps for boys and girls at Children’s Hospital will close Wednesday of next week.  Please take time to purchase some cute hats for these children to wear while they undergo treatment.  It’s not about Zach.  It’s not about the church.  It’s not about you.  It’s about sick children you can encourage.  Baskets are located under the stairs to the balcony and under the stairs in the northwest corner of the fellowship hall building.  Thanks for being an encourager to a sick child.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Let God use you for His work in some way today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they shall be called sons of God.”

~Matthew 5:9, NASB~

Thom S. Rainer blog – “Pray for Stanley Union Church” – http://thomrainer.com/blog/

Our Daily Bread – “Always Preparing” – http://odb.org/

Wagon Missions – by Boyd Hatchel – “What Way are You Leaning?” – http://wagonmissions.blogspot.cz/

 

Thank-you for praying today.  Each prayer makes a difference.

Have a great day!  Make a difference in one life today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“So stand ready,

with truth as a belt tight around your waist.”

~Ephesians 6:14a GNT~

Prayers for Eli (FB) – Eli is back in the hospital and very sad to be away from him siblings.  Pray for a change in his spirit as he battles cancer.  Pray for his family, especially his mother who is with him and very concerned.

Amber Prine Ragan is home in Ponchatoula.  Pray for the Ragan and Prine families as they wait about a week before she goes back to MD Anderson for results of the biopsy and a plan of treatment.

 Our Daily Bread – “Digesting the Word” – http://odb.org/

Personal Missions – Mail a care package to the local national guard unit as they serve another year in the Middle East.   Encourage their spiritual growth by sending something that could be very meaningful to them.  They especially enjoy homemade cookies. Dawson will share with other members of the 205th Engineering Battalion.

SSG Dawson Primes
HHC 205th EN BN
APO AE 09366

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

“The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”

~1 John 4:4b NIV~

Mr. Pat Hoosier‘s family is rejoicing that after they learned his treatment would not kill cancer in the brain a test showed no cancer of the brain. They are giving God all the glory for the good reports they are receiving.

Arrangements for Fay Faller

Visitation Monday – FBC Hammond 6-9PM
Funeral Tuesday with visitation from 9-11AM

Our Daily Bread – “Songs Born Out Of Struggle” – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

  • If you have not yet contributed to Zach’s Lidz for Kidz, you can give a check and Zach and his parents will do the shopping for you.  The deadline for this will be Wednesday, May 15th.
  • If you have not yet contributed to Lara’s Gowns for Smiles, you can give a check.  Susan can get a good deal of fabric in needed patterns and will be happy to shop for you.  No deadline on this project.

Don’t forget to assist the families dealing with a loss of a family member.

Enjoy this late Easter snap of the weather.  Use this beautiful day to do something special.

Anna Lee

Friday

“He has saved us and called us with a holy calling,

not according to our works,

but according to His own purpose and grace,

which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.”

~2 Timothy 1:9, HCSB~

Rod Phillips passed away yesterday due to cancer.  His name will not mean anything to you, but to IMB missionaries who got a good deal to use a car for a few months, he was a very special man.  David went to the Jackson, Tennessee to pick up/return a vehicle several times.  Thankfully, I went last May to return the vehicle the Hatchels used while Stateside this last time.  I’m so glad I did, because I met a used car salesman who had a real heart for missions!  Not only did he go on numerous mission trips, but he provided a vehicle at unbelievably good deals to missionaries while they were back in this country for a while.  I remember I reported this here and used the comment, “God can use anyone, even a used car dealer!”.  Ron Phillips was indeed a man who made a difference for the Lord and His kingdom.  May God bless his family and friends, as well as many missionaries, who will surely miss this man.  The Scripture above is dedicated to Rod’s memory.

Nancy Carruth is on her way to Baton Rouge this morning for a liver biopsy.  Please pray for this sweet friend and her family as well as the medical staff who will be working with her.

Pray for Bro. Gary Wieborg, former pastor at Roseland, as he comforts two families through funeral services on the same day.

Jones Family – http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – “Momma’s Rules” – http://odb.org/

Abundant Gospel Sowing among European Peoples – https://netcommunity.imb.org/StrategicOpportunities

Be sure to click on “read more” to see the statistics.

Pray for those who are lost and need to meet the Lord.  Pray many will make that decision today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

(God’s Word says it best).

“If my people, which are called by my name,

shall humble themselves,

and pray,

and seek my face,

and turn from their wicked ways;

then will I hear from heaven,

and will forgive their sin,

and will heal their land.”

Amen

2 Chronicles 7:14

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Celebrate by praying with others or alone.  Focus on the word “pray”!

Marsha Prine requests prayer for her niece.

All friends, Amber, our niece,
Brain surgery, MD Anderson
May 2, Tuesday. Please pray…
Pray without ceasing for healing totally! Pray for the families involved.. Very involved process. Pray everybody! Thanks.
Amber lives in Ponchatoula.  Amber’s mom, Kathy Ezell Prine works in the technology department for TPSS.
There is a community facebook page, Amber Prine Ragan,  you may want to read to keep updated.
Pray for Mrs. A.J. Redmond.  She is in North Oaks while her fractured bones heal.  Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she cares for her aunt.
Mrs. Ruby Luke is still in rehab.  Pray for her improvement.  Pray for Linda and Bubba as they check on her and continue their busy schedule – more caregivers!
Tonight is the night Dan Turner will throw out the ball to begin a semi-pro game in Jackson.  Thank God for the improvement Dan has made that has enabled him to do this.  Pray for all the family as they gather to celebrate with Dan tonight.
Our Daily Bread – “A Plea for Prayer” – http://odb.org/
Click on this site to find some NAMB projects you may want to get involved with. http://www.namb.net/arm/projects/
Baptist Press – BPNews.net
Thanks for praying.  I hear reports from those praying and those on the receiving end of the benefits of our prayers.  May God richly bless you!

Intercede for others in prayer.   God’s throne is always accessible.

Our Daily Bread

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4~

Tyrone Harrell got a good report yesterday.   Let’s join the family in thanking God for this good news.

Donnie Hammons, brother of Mary Prescott and brother-in-law of Jan Hammons, passed away last night.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  I’ll post them when they become available.  In the meantime, pray for Donnie’s family.  He had two sons and two daughters, Don, Joby, Donna Shea, and Samantha “Sam”.

Wonderful pictures and updates from the Jones family. 

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Our Daily Bread – “All that is Precious”

http://odb.org/

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MINISTRY 

http://www.namb.net/arm/

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Find God’s blessings for you in this day.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26~

Cali Austin is at M. D. Anderson.  According to Pam Austin, a spot has been detected behind one ear.  Pray for the family as additional tests are done to determine what this area is and if/how it needs to be treated.

Pray for Dan Turner as he prepares to throw a baseball to begin a game in Jackson Thursday night.  What an improvement since his motorcycle accident.  Join Dan and his family in thanking God for this improvement.  Pray Dan will use his recovery to inspire others and to tell of God’s love and care.

I haven’t got an update on Brock Muse, but we can pray for Brock and his family as they face another day of recovery/treatment.

I haven’t mentioned his name lately, but continue to pray for Bock Sims and his family.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional – “Fantastic Offers” – http://odb.org/

Missions  – “D.C.-AREA CHURCH MEETING ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS” – http://www.namb.net/nambblogDC.aspx?id=8590124823&blogid=8590117634

Mission Projects

  • Thanks to those who contributed hats, caps, or money for Zach’s Lidz for Kidz.  Baskets are available at FBC, Kentwood for those who would like to be an encouragement to children receiving treatment that causes their precious little heads to lose their hair.  This project will be completed on Wednesday, May 15th.  As Zach says, “Pay it forward”.
  • Thanks to those who have contributed money, fabric (100% cotton or flannel), or sewing notions for Lara’s Gowns for Smiles.  Baskets are available at FBC,Kentwood for drop off.  You can give you financial donations to me or the church office.  This project will continue indefinitely.
  • As you sort through your clothing to mark the end of winter, please put aside hats, sweaters, gloves, winter shoes, and coats.  We will collect these items at FBC, Kentwood after May 15th for distribution early next fall.
  • Thank-you for sharing God’s love by helping with these and other projects.  If you are not from this church, you are still welcome to participate.  The point is now who or what church participates, it is that people are benefitted by our efforts.

Continue to pray for the many folks who have been listed lately and for the numerous bereaved families in our area.

If you have any names to add, please feel free to share them with me.  The more praying, the better!

Anna Lee

Monday

“So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?

And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?

No one can serve two masters.

Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.

You cannot serve both God and money.”

~Luke 16:11-13 CEV~

For those of you who have heard of the gas explosion in Prague and thought about our family there, Jennie send an email saying they are fine.  Thanks about your concern for our family.

Mrs. Mary Womack was able to be in church yesterday.  Thank God for her improvement.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at Nyla’s tomorrow at 11 A.M.  Birthdays being celebrated are: Mrs. Othell Williams, Mrs. Catherine Yarborough, Mrs. Gail Brister, Mrs. Shirley Frazier, Mrs. Pat Gill, Mrs. Annnie Bell Harrell, Mrs. Julia Forrest, Mrs. Virginia McKenzie, and Mrs. Mary Womack.  Thank God for each of these “young” ladies.

We have several friends in Ponchatoula who are siblings.  Their mother, Mrs. Pevey, passed from this earth yesterday.  The faith of the family members is a strong testament of their mother’s faith.  Thank God for Christian mothers!  Thank God for the Christian influence of the next generation.

“Reaching out to West, Texas” – Rapid Response Team of Billy Graham Association – http://www.billygraham.org/CrisisResponse/  Watch, pray, and give if God lead you to do so.

Our Daily Bread – “Overcoming Bad News” – http://odb.org/

“Autopsy of a Decreased Church” – http://thomrainer.com/2013/04/27/can-a-dying-church-find-life-six-radical-steps-to-yes/?utm_source=ThomRainer.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=f946a78812-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN

NAMB – “MINISTRY OF THE MUNDANE’ LED D.C. CHURCH PLANT’S VISION” – http://www.namb.net/nambblogDC.aspx?id=8590124847&blogid=8590117634

Thanking God, today, for friends, both old and new!  They have surely blessed out lives.  May we, in turn, be a blessing to others! 

Anna Lee