MONDAY

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

John 1:9

Read the Bible

  • Luke is one of the writers who shares the message of Jesus’ birth.
  • Luke 14: 15-22
  • “The earthy concern I put above spiritual concern is . . . .”

Prayer Concerns

It doesn’t seem like happy and sad times go together, but very often they do. Pray for families facing this reality this week.

Today, one family facing this reality is Dorothy Wall’s family as they bury her mother today in Bogalusa.

Please pray for each grieving family this week.

Obituaries

Lillie Ann Grabert Estay

November 10, 1937 – December 9, 2023

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Grace Nursing and Rehab in Slaughter, LA. She was born November 10, 1937 in Lockport, LA and was 86 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Verna Estay Thompson and husband, Ladale; 3 sons, Michael Paul Estay and wife, Catherine, Joe Joseph Estay and wife, Paula, and Lionel Joseph Estay and wife, Michelle; 1 sister, Louella Grabert; 7 grandchildren, Landon Estay and wife, Alicia, Jarod Estay, Crystal Durbin and husband, Dusty, Jason Thompson and wife, Laura, Jacob Thompson and wife, Ashley, Gavin Estay and Gabriel Estay; step-granddaughter, Haley Broyles; 8 great-grandchildren, Abigail and Caleb Estay, Micah, Wyatt and Hallie Durbin, Cherokee  and William Thompson, and John Thompson. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Estay; parents, Wildon and Noelie Grabert; daughter, Veronica Estay; 2 great-grandchildren, Claire and Noah Estay; brothers and sisters, Leola Griffin, Lula Mae Griffin, Lorella Estay, Lorrina Folse, Deme’ Grabert, and Elyose  Eschette. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Dusty Durbin. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Kedron Baptist Church Children’s Playground, St. Jude’s, or the Alzheimer’s Association. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I understand the services for Pam Forrest will be Thursday at Spring Creek. Hopefully, there will be an obituary soon. Please say special prayers for Pam’s children in the coming days.

Prayer Update

Update on Mrs. Theople Hurst – She’s doing fairly well and is at home. She will appreciate your prayers for her family as you pray for her.

Children’s Program

  • The program last night was precious.
  • Many people were involved in practicing for and presenting the program.
  • The program was shared live online, so look of the church’s webpage on Facebook.
  • Thanks to the children, their parents, and the talented leaders who worked with the children, Those of who who only had to watch at the proper time were so blessed by the program and all those who worked to present it.

Have a great holiday! Say special prayer for those who need them.

Anna Lee