Our schedule is going to be different today. We are okay, but will be doing other things first.

I’ll share that Mrs. Diane Buckley passed away yesterday afternoon. It’s too early to expect an obituary.

I’ll be back this afternoon….

Anna Lee

Wednesday, 5-13-26

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. — Colossians 3:23NIV

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray we work for the Lord all day to show him how much we love Him .

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 13
• Numbers 1-2

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

Obituary

Paul ” Mike” Reeves

December 17, 1949 – May 8, 2026

Paul “Mike” Reeves passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 76. Mike had longed to go to Heaven to be reunited with his Savior, his mother, and his beloved son, Hunter Reeves.

Mike enjoyed the simple things in life and found great happiness spending time fishing and making memories with his grandson, Christian Reeves. He also had a special fondness for Chocolate Lab dogs, which brought him much joy throughout the years.

Above all, Mike loved his family deeply. He is survived by his daughter, Christy Reeves Harrison; sons, Christopher Reeves (Kachada) and Austin Rushing (Delaine). He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Harley Jones, Dustin Reeves, Seth Reeves (Rhea), Ainsley Reeves, Chelsey Harrison, Hannah Crapanzano (Michael), Christian Reeves (Macy), Caitlin Reeves (Skylar), Kali Reeves, Miles Coleman, Landen Coleman, Journie Rushing, and Amelia Rushing, along with numerous great-grandchildren.

Mike is also survived by his sisters, Paula Gennaro (Emile), Lisa Cutrer (Andy), and brothers, Bubba McCory (Sherri), Johnny McCory (Annie), Tommy Kelly (Callie). 

He was preceded in death by his sons, Paul Michael Reeves Jr and Hunter Reeves; his mother, Maxine Wallace; stepfather, Warren Wallace; sister, Sharon McNutt; and son-in-law, Roy “Trey” Harrison.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Wetmore Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Darryl Miller.

Our Purpose Dr. Waylon Bailey http://waylonbailey.com/2020/10/10/the-privilege-of-prayer/

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do.

— Ephesians 2:10, NIV

Reminder

Don’t forgrt to go to the church this week to sign highlight a favorite verse in the Bibles for our 2026 Seniors.

Prayer Meeting (adults, youth, children, babies)

FBC, Kentwood has a place for everyone on Wednesday nights!

Additional Scripture

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve

others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

— 1 Peter 4:10, NIV

God doesn’t call us to be carbon copies of each other. He has a unique plan for each of us!

Be the person He wants you to be!

Anna Lee

ADDITION

THEPINE RIDGE BIBLE STUDY GROUP WILL MEET AT NOON TODAY.

Verses for Us Today (Topic – Service)

Philippians 2:3–8, ESV

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

(This passage is referred to as the “Hymn of Christ”!)

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s continue to pray for our graduating seniors as they begin their post high school days, trade school, or college. Pray for them as they make plans for their future. Pray for maturity and good guidance in their decision making.

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 12
• Leviticus 26-27
• This completes another book of the Bible! Tomorrow, we begin reading Numbers.

Obituary

Audrey Young Milton

May 11, 1937 – May 10, 2026

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home. She was born May 11, 1937 in Kentwood, LA and was 88 years of age. She is survived by her 3 sons, Marlon Milton (Kim), Kenneth Milton (Toye), and Doug Milton (Brandy); daughter, Stacey Milton; grandchildren, Matthew Milton (Ashley), Ashley M. Boesch (Danny), Jason Milton (Haley), Dusty Milton (Timberly), Jamie Milton (Natalie), Jesse Milton, Hailey McDonald (Jesse), Jenna Springer (Eric), and Donna Milton; great-grandchildren, Easton Milton, Emarson Boesch, Jorja Boesch, Grayson Boesch, Lawson Milton, Bregman Milton, Jerry Christopher McDonald, and Audrey Lauree Milton, Bailey Burdette, Braelyn Milton, Brantley Milton, Leanna Milton. Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Milton; mother, Vivian Young; father, Jesse C. Young; infant sister, Alice Irene Young; infant brother, Walter Euliss Young; brother, William Clayton Young; infant great-grandson, Sawyer James Milton. Pallbearers are Dusty Milton, Jamie Milton, Jesse Milton, Matthew Milton, Jason Milton, and Danny Boesch. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Matthew Gazaway. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

After reading a little from this site, and looking forward to reading more, I foresee you wanting to read some of these articles too.

Senior Recognition

We at FBC will recognize our 2026 graduates Sunday morning at 10:30 A.M. Until then, we have the opportunity to mark a passage and/or write a brief message in Bibles for each of them. The Bibles will be available in the hallway of the fellowship hall all this week during church office hours. I haven’t been there yet, but will be sure to do so. Be sure you do so too.

Coming Soon – V.B.S.

Traditionally, we have VBS the first week of June. This year, VBS will be June 1-5, 8:30-11:30 A.M.. Registration can be done now in the church office or online.

Now is the time to begin praying for our leaders as they are already preparing for another wonderful week. A nursery will be provided for the children of adult leaders.

A program is usually held Friday night. Plan to attend at 6 P.M.

Special Prayer Requests Today

• Homebound
• Families who recently had deaths
• Families of Graduates
• VBS Workers
• Children who will be attending VBS in 2026
• New Deacon Selection at FBC
• Families with Sickness
• Families making travel plans for the summer
• Children and youth who will participate in camp
• Senior adults
• Families with new babies
• As you pray, ask God to guide you in service to Him.

Anna Lee

Let’s start this day with a reminder of who takes care of us.

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22 – 23

Prayer Focus

Let’s thank God for his faithfulness in providing for us day by day.

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 21
• Leviticus 24-25

Obituaries

There are no new obituaries posted this morning for our area.

Baptist Press – Motherhood!

FIRST-PERSON: The missionary call of motherhood

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-the-missionary-call-of-motherhood

Another Scripture

This is the first Vacation Bible School verse I remember learning.

³² And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.“

Ephesians 4:32 KJV

FBC VBS

Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood will be the first week of June. If you have children who would be interested in attending, please get them registered.

Last Tuesday, another reader of TPL introduced themselves to me. I knew her mother, but don’t remember meeting her before. Her mother was involved in missions in one of our area churches and a special friend. I’m thankful for her investment in my missions “journey”.

Have a great day, but don’t be selfish with it. Spend part of this day doing something meaningful for someone else.

“Give of your Best to the Master” today.

Anna Lee

I just found this obituary.

Richard “Tippy” Tipton

ichard “Tippy” Tipton passed away on April 30, 2026, from Alzheimer’s Disease at 80 years old in Mandeville, LA.

Tippy was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 13, 1945, in the midst of a hurricane to Harry Britt Tipton and Henrietta Marcelle Steadman Tipton. The family moved to Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish when his father became the GM of JC Penney following Tippy’s birth. His mother died when he was 6 years old, and he eventually moved to a ranch in Amite, LA. There he lived with relative, Bolivar E. Kemp, and had a wonderful upbringing. Tippy graduated from Amite High School, followed by LSU. It was there in college he received his favored nickname of “Tippy”.

Tippy was friend to many and had an ebullient spirit that was irresistible.

Smart, funny, quirky, and a great dancer, he excelled at all things social. He was always the warm and wonderful life of every party.

As an adult, he channeled that winning personality and intelligence into his long and successful career in media sales (radio in the late 70’s and early 80s: WGSO, WTIX to name a couple ). Then, followed by local TV sales for WNOL and WGNO, he sold media analysis technology. Tippy was the top biller wherever he worked.

Tippy is survived by his adoring wife, Sally Rodman; his beloved daughter, Jennifer Tipton Kropog (Ryan); 3 grandchildren, Ella (6), Zachary (5), and Cameron (2); 5 nieces and nephews, Harry Maxwell Tipton (Julie), Edith Marcelle Tipton Hermes (Peter), Heather Maureen Tipton Lindquist (Benjamin), Andrew Bartholomew Steadman Tipton (Melia), and Marilyn Elizabeth Tipton Osborne (Jeffrey); and his brother, Ronald Britt Tipton (Berit).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1026 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM and eulogies beginning at 11:30 AM.

E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Tipton’s funeral arrangements. His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Lord’s Day!

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you” Exodus 20:12 NIV

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for families as they honor mothers, those who are living and those who are deceased. Also, please pray for those who raised children who were not their born to them.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson

• “ALERT”
• Matthew 24:36-51

Obituary

John Leon Lindsey

July 4, 1945 – May 8, 2026

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4, 1945 in Independence, LA and was 80 years of age. Mr. John was a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a retired tool pusher and superintendent with Nabors Industries after 46 years of service. He is survived by his son, Tommy Lindsey and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Toni Wilson and husband, Richie; grandchildren, Tyler Lindsey and wife, Kalin, Trevor Lindsey and wife, Destiny, Brandon Wilson and wife, Kayla, Ashley Wilson and husband, Kyle, Sarah Howell and husband, Matt, Sadie Wilson, Megan Wilson, Calum Dillon, and Ava Dillon; great-grandchildren, Stella, Holland, and Finley Lindsey, John Leon Lindsey, II, Reece, Maddox, Wyatt, McKinley, and Ramssey Kate Wilson, Lydia Howell, Kanen, Tucker, Adley and Oakley Huguley; sister, Margie Lindsey Lascaro and husband, Anthony; brother, Tommy Lindsey and wife, Becky; sister-in-law, Barbara Lindsey; brothers-in-law, Steve Christ and wife, Brandy, and Tap Jarreau; special friends, Janie Lundbom, Pam Gill, Clayton Blades, and Christian Trahan. Preceded in death by the love of his life, his loving wife, Barbara A. Lindsey; parents, John Lamar Lindsey and Elaine Brabham Lindsey; sisters, Nell Matherne and husband, Leroy, Pearline Williams and husband, Bob, Mary Strickland and husband, Harold, Lida Coates and husband, Warren; brother, Fred Lee Lindsey, Sr.; special nephew, Leroy Matherne, Jr.; special niece, Karibeth Lindsey Barbary. The family would like to thank Jeannie Cox, Hospice of Baton Rouge, Renae Laird, Rhi Strong, Mary Perkins, Chris Chavers, and Charity Spears. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Donnie Easley. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Tyler Lindsey, Trevor Lindsey, Brandon Wilson, Calum Dillon, Jay McGregor, and Fred Lindsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Clayton Blades, Christian Trahan, and Scott Lindsey. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Another Scripture

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” PSALM 121:1-2

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 10
• Leviticus 22-23
• It’s never too late to begin a Bible-reading plan.

Graduates

• Our 2026 graduates will be honored next Sunday during the worship hour.
• First, we have a week to mark a Scripture and sign our name in the Bibles that will be given to them next week. (The Bibles are located in the hallway of the fellowship hall. Go by at your convenience today or any day this week.)

Prayer List

Use your personal prayer list to guide you in praying today. Update your list, if needed.

Thank-you for being an encourager to others. You have an impact on others!

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus – Today, let’s all pray we can do our part to make our world a little better today.

A Verse for Today

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'”

Proverbs 31:28-29 (NIV)

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 9
• Leviticus 19-21

Obituary

Albert Davis ” Doodle” Newman, Jr.

August 17, 1943 – May 7, 2026

Albert Davis Newman, Jr., also known as “Al” or “Doodle”, a resident of Kentwood, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born August 17, 1943, in McComb, Mississippi, and was 82 years old.

Al attended Kentwood High School and married Joan “Meme” Irwin, on August 30, 1963. He retired after 42 years of dedicated service with the United States Postal Service as a rural letter carrier. Alongside his wife, Joan, he owned and operated Kentwood Raceway and Newman Blueberry Farm for many years.

Al was a faithful member of Taylor Creek Baptist Church and later devoted much of his time volunteering with the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief ministry. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed spending time working with his sawmill in recent years.

Above all, Al dearly loved his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him immense joy, and they truly were the center of his world.

He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Newman Kennedy and husband Tommy; daughter, Leslie Newman Hoffstadt and husband Henry John Hoffstadt; son, Reese Deven Newman and wife Lynda Edwards Newman; daughter, Tanya Newman McNabb and husband Benny Wess McNabb; grandchildren, Brittany Blackledge and husband Todd, Hank Hoffstadt and wife Caitlin, Dillon McNabb and wife Shea, Jacob Newman and wife Haylea, Kolby McNabb and wife Madison, Taryn Revere and husband Blake, Casey Newman, Shelly Hoffstadt; great-grandchildren, Baylor Newman, McKenzie Newman, Tenley McNabb, Payton McNabb, Sadie Hoffstadt, Adelyn McNabb, and Lincoln McNabb; nephew, T. L. Kennedy and wife Georgiana; great-nephew, Dalton Kennedy; and great-niece, Raleigh Kennedy.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan Irwin Newman; mother, Mae Dell Frazier Newman; and father, Albert Davis Newman, Sr.

Visitation will be held at Taylor Creek Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. Services will be conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will follow at New Zion Cemetery.

McKneely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Taylor Creek Baptist Church Playground Fund.

An online guestbook is available at the funeral home website.

Baptist Press

FIRST-PERSON: The missionary call of motherhood

This is one of today’s articles. Choose the ones you wish to read.

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Featured Story

Tellers named for 2026 SBC Annual Meeting

By BP Staff, posted May 8, 2026

ORLANDO (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has named the roster of tellers to count votes at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting June 9-10. Pressley named David Haynes, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Senatobia, Miss., to lead the team. Haynes and his wife April served as tellers at last year’s meeting in Dallas.

Podcast – Lead On with Jeff Iorg

Doing the Right Thing, Whatever the Cost

Additional Scripture

This Scripture is sometimes called. “God’s Phone Number”.

“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known” 

Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)

Since I was a young child I have enjoyed seeing families gather at church with MOTHERS on this special Sunday to honor them. I hope your church is full of families tomorrow. I know the mothers will be so blessed to have their families with them tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Today’s Bible Verse

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do,

and he will establish your plans”

Proverbs 16:3 NIV

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 8
• Leviticus 16-18

Prayer Focus

• United States of America
• Graduates
• Vacation Bible Schools in 2026
• Mission Projects in Churches

Obituaries

Nothing New Listed This Morning

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do.

Additional Bible Verse

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown

Hm as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

Hebrews 6:10

Have a wonderful day as you serve God and other people.

Anna Lee

Good morning, friends. I rested well last night and hope you did too.

Today, we will begin with this Scripture.

“Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.” Romans 15:2

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 7
• Leviticus 14-15

No New Obituaries in Our Area This Morning

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on a friend she haven’t seen in a while. Checking with others is usually good for them and for you. Praying first is encouraging and helpful.

Baptist Press

Read the articles that interest you.

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Dr. Waylon Bailey

Bible Studay

https://www.fbccov.org/pastors-bible-study

Get Involved in Your Church

• Sunday School
• Assist with group activities and mission projects
• Volunteer with the children
• Help prepare a meal
• Visit someone who visited your church
• Sign up to help in a way that suits you
• Etc.

Looking Ahead

May 17 – Senior Recognition Day to honor 2026 graduates

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established” – Proverbs 16:3 NIV

Be an Encourager Today!

Anna Lee

It’s Wednesday already! David and I stay so busy, the days fly by. I am so very thankful God has given us these days and the ability to spend each one pretty much as we choose.

Today’s Verse

“Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.”

Psalm 31:24

(We have a forgiving and merciful God. I need that. I need Him!)

My Prayer Focus

God, walk with me and help me to do and say what pleases you today!

What is your personal prayer focus today?

Read the Bible in 2026

• May 6
• Leviticus 11 – 13

Obituaries

There are no new obituaries for our area this morning.

Prayer Focus

• Who is your your heart today? Pray for them!
• Who did you see and speak to as you journeyed through this week? Did you tell them you appreciate them?
• Do you have funds to bless someone in need today?
• Can you make time to bless someone by taking care of a chore they cannot do alone?
• Pray about how God can give you as a blessing to someone for a portion of this day.
• PRAY! Let God lead you today! Act on His leadership!

Baptist Press

Be sure to read these articles!

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/n-c-teen-honors-christ-after-finding-10k-in-cash/

FIRST-PERSON: Celebrating Psalm 139’s 100th ultrasound placement

Be blessed by doing so!

Thank You!

Thank-you to the class who purchased crayons for Operation Christmas Child last week. If I am not mistaken, this is their third purchase for us this calendar year. You are greatly appreciated! You make a difference!

I remember the joy of a new box of crayons. I cannot remember my first crayons. Can you? Think about the joy they will bring to children. What a blessing this class is to OCC! What a blessing to little children who will be blessed by their gifts! What a blessing to many all through the year!

Graduation Bibles

It’s time to consider what verse(es) you will use when you sign the new Bibles for our graduates. You will impact their lives by what you share. Choose carefully!

Who do you appreciate? Will you share with them how they influence your daily life?

Anna Lee