Tag: Family

Friday

I unplugged the computer early this morning when the weather go bad.  I know the weather was bad in the whole area, so you can understand why I did that.  Be alert to the weather conditions today and tomorrow.

They were “praising God and having favor with all the people.

And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:47, HCSB~

Chuck Pullium continues to do very well following his knee surgery.  Please continue to pray for him.

Amber Prine Ragan is back at MD Anderson to get a report on her brain tumor biopsy and to meet with an oncologist if that is the next step for her.  Please continue to pray for this young mother and the whole family.

Missions – From Boyd’s facebook page

“During my visit to Kladno, I met a number of new families. Petr told me he lived in England for about six months. He knew a little English and even visited an Evangelical church. When we played a Christian CD on the speaker system, his wife Paula, knew the words and was singing. I asked Petr if he liked going to church. His response, “We need to start a church right here.” Not a bad idea… Amazing, how the Lord works!”

Kladno (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkladno]) is a city in the Central Bohemian Region (Středočeský kraj) of the Czech Republic. It is located 25 km northwest of Prague. Kladno is the largest city of the region and holds a population together with its adjacent suburban areas of more than 110,000 people (70,000 in Kladno proper). The city is part of the Prague metropolitan area.

Missions (From Compassion Net of IMB)

TAJIKS OF TAJIKISTAN – An IMB worker writes, “We recently completed a translation of the movie ‘The Gospel of John’ in Tajik. This is a direct presentation of the Gospel of John into Tajik in movie form. This could be huge in reaching people here! Please pray for us to be bold and intentional in giving out DVDs, and pray for people to have open hearts to hear and understand Truth.”

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Waiting to Cheer” – http://odb.org/

Thanks so much for praying.  I’m sorry you cannot hear all the comments I receive thanking us for praying.  That doesn’t matter though.  You already know the importance of prayer!

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

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

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

Saturday

“But I count my life of no value to myself,

so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus,

to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.”

~Acts 20:24, HCSB~

My heart is broken about the death of another former student.  I’ll not post a name yet, but will later.  I’ll miss his big hugs!

From Rev. Don Meadows of The Lord’s Church

Kentwood National Day Of Prayer Rally will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Prayer service will begin at 6:30 PM at Temple Chapel Church behind kangaroo. See you there!

Hispanic Bible Study – The first meeting of the group was well attended.  The next meeting will be Wednesday at First Baptist Church at 5:30.  If you know any Hispanics, please invite them.  The meeting will be in the house across from the fellowship hall.

Sharing Christ with Children – http://www.onmission.com/articles-children/

Devotional – http://utmost.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Friday

The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

Pray for Mr. Kenneth Felker as he gets results of Wednesday’s medical test today.

We had a wonderful time at the cabin last night.  God made his presence know!

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – My Utmost for His Higherst – “Beward of the Least Likely Temptation” – http://utmost.org/

Missions – “Our International Mission Trip” – http://www.onmission.com/onmissioncb.aspx?id=8590122851

Thank you for praying today.  Have a great day!

Anna Lee