Tag: Update

Monday

 

“Greater love has no one than this,

than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”

John 15:13

Deborah Alford continues to be at Baton Rouge General.  Her surgery went well.  Pray for her as she continues the recovery process following major heart surgery.  As you pray for her, pray for her caregivers too.

Pray for Robbie Lynn Kirby as she prepares for surgery tomorrow and the long recovery process that follows.

Pray for the Schneeweiss family as they prepare for Don’s sister to receive a kidney from her sister-in-law tomorrow.  Pray for the recovery of both of these ladies to go smoothly.

Missions – Pray for First Baptist Church of Moore, OK.  The church is serving as a shelter for those who need a place to stay and has volunteers working in  a mobile kitchen and feeding units, chainsaw teams to help clear trees and debris, and providing chaplains to minister to those in need.  May Jesus shine through each of these individuals so that others will “see the light”!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “True Sacrifice” – http://odb.org/

There will be a brief Memorial Day Ceremony at the Kentwood City Hall this morning at 10:00.  You are  invited to attend.

Thank God for those who “gave their all” so you might have your present freedoms and way of life today.  Thank God for giving his son, Jesus, to die on a cross for our sins so we might have an eternity in heaven with God.  Be sure to accept this great gift if you have not already done son!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Put your trust in the Lord your God and you will stand your ground.

Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed.”

~2 Chronicles 20:20b GNT~

Two facebook pages for you to check again

  • Prayers for Eli
  • Adventures of Connor Man

Devotional – “A Debtor”– http://odb.org/

Missions – Kids on Mission – “Extreme Living” – http://kidsonmission.org/videos/

Don’t leave the Lord out of this Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10~

Beverly “Doodle” Watson says that with treatment, her tumor is shrinking.  I join her in thanking God for her good report.

Continue to pray for the people of Moore, OK.  Contribute to the efforts to help them.  Pray for Southern Baptist chaplains as they walk the streets and address spiritual needs.  Thank God for volunteers who meet needs!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Star Shepherd” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Baptist Press – “In Okla.: ‘Faith-based FEMA’ to be ‘huge part’ of recovery effort” – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=40357

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Training is available June 27-29 at the Bayou Baptist Association’s office, which is located at 4494 West Main, Gray, La. To register, call985.868.7352. The cost of the chaplaincy training is $22.

There is so much going on in the world!  God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow!  Let’s learn to lean on Him!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine.

It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold.”

~1 Peter 1:7a NLT~

 

Mrs. Ruby Luke greatly enjoyed her first day back at home.  There’s no place like home.  Thank God for his improvement and ability to be back where she belongs.

 

Missions – Continue to pray for the people of OK and those who are volunteering to help them recover from the EF5 tornado.  Be sure to get your donations in to FBC, Amite or the designated place nearest you.  I’ve just heard about Southern Baptist Disaster Relief twice in the last five minutes on television.  I’m thankful our work is available in times of need and meaningful to many families.  Especially pray for chaplains who will also be deployed.  May they use this awful event to help people find the Lord.

 

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Missed Lunch” – http://odb.org/

 

Prayer is a mighty force, especially when used by multitudes of people united in purpose.  Let’s be a “powerful” people!

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday Afternoon

From Dr. Stan Statham

After talking with a couple of DOM’s in the area in Oklahoma, here are the specific items that we need to collect. We will post more items needed when we hear from those in Oklahoma. Paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, styrofoam cups, plastic cups, plastic knives, forks, spoons, Gatorade, diapers, wipes, large trash bags, hand sanitizer. NO clothes are needed at this time. We have bottled water on hand so please don’t bring bottled water. If anybody wants to make a donation to help cover fuel costs, you can make a check out to BASELA. Other monetary donations can be given at www.lbc.org. Drop-off locations in our three associations are:
1) Feliciana Baptist Church 12385 Haynes St., Clinton, LA 70722
2) Superior Avenue Baptist Church 439 Superior Avenue, Bogalusa, LA 70427
3) FBC St. Francisville 12404 Hwy 10, St. Francisville, LA 70775
4) FBC Amite 177 East Olive St., Amite, LA 70422
5) Hillcrest Baptist Church 2201 E. Washington St., Franklinton, LA 70438

The hours for drop-off are Wednesday 9am-8pm. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 9am-12noon & 1pm-5pm.
For more information, please call the BASELA office at 985-839-3827.

Callie Cole on CaringBridge

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

 Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Monday Evening

Mrs. Barbara Erwin called to ask us to pray for Deborah (Carl) Alford.  She had a heart attack Friday and is hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  She was in one hospital, but has been moved to the Baton Rouge General on Blue Bonnet.  She has four blockages (80% and above) with surgery scheduled for Friday, unless the doctor can work her in earlier.  Some of you may remember her as a former nursery worker at FBC, Kentwood.  Please say prayers for Deborah and her family.

 

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

Monday Addition

Pray for people of Moore, OK and all the other areas that have been hit by tornadoes.  Pray for them today and in the coming days.  It will be a long time before things are back to normal again.  Think of ways you can be helpful to them in addition to your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell just got home.  Pray for the extended Harrell family as they help our friends on a daily basis.

Monday

 

“I called to the LORD in my distress, and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6~

Pray for Joan Hagan at a Baton Rough nursing home.

Pray for Fay Carol C. Todd as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.  Knowing her, I know she will appreciate each and every prayer.

Firma Kay Schneeweiss asks for prayer for her sister-in-law, Nancy Moran, who will have kidney replacement surgery on May 28th.  Pray God prepares Nancy and the donor (another sister-in-law) so they will be prepared in every way.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been hospitalized at Greensburg for a couple of days.  She’s had a long health struggle.

Please continue to pray for Eli and his family (Prayers for Eli on Facebook).

Hillsdale Baptist Church

HOMECOMING IS NEXT SUNDAY MAY 26,2013. Regular Worship service at 11 am. Then dinner on the grounds followed by special music by the Hillsdale Quartet and the ADHD BAND . Look forward to seeing you there.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Sure Salvation” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Apply to be a CentriFuge staffer – http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/employment

My children worked as staffer at Gloriaetta and Camp Ridgecrest.  They had wonderful growing experiences and went back summer after summer.  It will help any young person grow up, gain responsibility, and grow in the Lord.  Encourage someone to work in a camp this summer.

Pray for those who are in the path of a tornado today and those who faced tornados this weekend.  May the tornados be a lesson in what is truly important in life!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Don’t worry about anything;

instead pray about everything;

tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.

If you do this, you will experience God’s peace,

which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.”

~Philippians 4:6-7 LB~

Ora Lee Wilson is doing well following her hand surgery.  She said she is expecting a major improvement in the use of her right hand.  She already on the path to much improved use of the hand.  Thank God for carrying her through this time.

Ora Lee reported that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are both in need of our prayers.  She said they and their families continue to struggle with sufficient care and setbacks.

Today, please look on Facebook for “Prayers of Eli”.  Then, take some time to specifically pray for him and for other children who are very sick.

Missions – I’m happy to report that Susan has now made 1460 gowns for hospitalized children.  She has done all this sewing by herself!  Don’t forget the basket at FBC, Kentwood where you can contribute to help her.  Thanks to all who have already done so.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – “True Hospitality” – http://odb.org/

Survey – Please take about five minutes to complete the survey on the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  Thanks for helping.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SL6CZKD

Have a blessed day.  Think of ways you can show love and hospitality to others.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17~

Pray for the world situation, especially our country.  Pray for politicians, voters, old, young, black, while, rich, poor, Christians, and unchristians.  Pray God will use all to make a better world for us all and to bring those who don’t know the Lord to sit at his table.

Pray for victims to man-made and natural disasters.  May we all do our best to keep ourselves and others stay safe.  Especially pray for the people of Texas who have faced the latest natural disaster.  May our disaster relief people be there to help them with meals, clean clothes, rebuilding, but mainly with their spiritual needs.

Mrs. Seymour, mother of two of my former students, Karen Joanne, and Becky, passed away last night.  Many of you may remember her as co-owner of a store of highway 16 between I-55 and highway 51.

I went to bed last night praying for the Jones family.  Read the latest posts and hear the heart of Gavin Jones.  Pray for peace for his thoughts and energy to face each day.

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Wagon Missions – “Closer or Farther Away from God” – Written by Boyd Hatchel

http://wagonmissions.blogspot.cz/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “I’m Sorry, Man”

http://odb.org/

As I ponder the good medical report I received Tuesday, I know all medical reports are not so positive.  Pray for each person visiting a doctor, because we never know when they might get a negative report.  Pray for those who will face that situation today.  Pray they will allow God to prepare their hearts for the near future and for eternity.  People in these situations are often very open to hearing God’s Word through us.  Take time to visit, call, pray, share a Scripture, etc. to help make their day a little lighter and their eternity much brighter.

Anna Lee