And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17

I learned that Bro. Darryl’s surgery will be next Tuesday, not yesterday. I was only told “Tuesday”, so later I did not read that section in the bulletin. My mistake, but your prayers are still effective. Thank you for your prayers for him. Keep praying!

Other Prayer Requests

Brett Frazier will return to the doctor Monday to schedule his upcoming prayers. Please begin praying for him now. It’s not too early.

Also, pray for Pam Forrest.

Obituaries

Gene Edwin Swindle

July 30, 1951 – November 26, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Tylertown, MS. He was born July 30, 1951 in Magnolia, MS and was 72 years of age. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1970, where he was given the nickname “Speedy” for running first place in track. He served in the U. S. Army where he was stationed at Fort Polk and Fort Payne. He received a diploma from the United States Army Chemical Center and school at Fort McClellan, Alabama. He also loved to fish. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Christina Satterfield and husband, Steve and Jennifer Taylor and husband, Mike; sister, Peggy Vick and husband, ML; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; lifelong friends, Pearl and Gary Woodard. Preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Pauline Swindle; and 2 nephews, Brian Vick and Steven Vick. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Karen Vines Thompson

June 23, 1950 – November 26, 2023

A resident of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Post Acute Medical Hospital in Hammond, LA. She was born June 23, 1950 in Winnfield, LA and was 73 years of age.

She is survived by her husband, John Robert Thompson, one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Mike Murray of Ponchatoula; two grandchildren, Brittany Amanda Jarred of French Settlement, and Corey Michael Jarred of Ponchatoula; and five great grandchildren, Isabella, Olivia, and Sophia Ogmibene, and Emma and John Jarred.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugean and Sybil Vines; and her brother, Iven Glynn Vines.She would always put others first as a devoted wife, mother and Grandmother.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1:00PM until Memorial Services at 2:30PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Avery Dixon. A private graveside will be held at Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.READ LESS

Focus on New Members

We have a number of new members that are going through a special class, taught by Joe Cutrer, that meets each week. They have the opportunity to learn about our faith and our church. I’m thankful for the class and for Joe’s faithfulness in teaching it.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the new Christians in our churches. Pray for churches to teach them about our faith and how our church functions (Everything from doctrine to classes available to each member of their family).

Read the Bible

Deuteronomy 8: 13-14
Matthew 19: 16-24
“Every blessing I have came from . . . .”

Coming Soon – Lottie Moon Offering for International Mission

100% of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering enables gospel transformation among the unreached.

Lottie Moon was sent as a Southern Baptist missionary to China from 1873 to 1912. She saw firsthand the world’s greatest problem — LOSTNESS. Meeting so many people who had never heard the gospel compelled her to write letters to American churches describing the need for a greater missionary presence.

She pleaded for increased prayer and financial support to send and sustain more missionaries. This challenge became known as the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®.

Thanks for “tuning in today”.

You daily prayers are greatly appreciated. A person can never have too many.

Anna Lee