To them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever.

Isaiah 56:5

Sunday School Scripture for Today

Acts 2 – Arrival of the Holy Spirit

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on our family, neighbors, co-workers, etc., the people we see most often. Pray they will see the spiritual needs they have and strive to meet these needs.

Read the Bible

June 9
II Samuel 22:1 – 23:7
Psalm 70:1-5
Proverbs 15:16-17
John 12:34 = 13:11

Obituary

Jeffery L. Alessi

September 23, 1960 – June 7, 2024

A loving husband and father, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at home in Kentwood, LA surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 23, 1960 in Independence, LA and was 63 years of age. Jeffery was a U. S. Navy Veteran serving during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. He managed Alessi Video in Kentwood where he met his wife and everyone else in town. He worked in sales for a time and eventually found his calling in the oil and gas industry. Jeffery made lifetime friends wherever he went which included the entire U.S., Russia, Africa, The Middle East, Asia, Australia, Carribean and Canada. He was a top consultant for Planning and Scheduling and taught SAP to numerous people around the world. Jeffery loved LSU Football and never missed a game. He loved classic rock music and passed that love to both of his children. Jeffery loved to travel with his family and made many unforgettable memories together. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Janet Travis Alessi; son, Skylar Alessi; favorite daughter, Remi Alessi; brothers and sisters, Gloria Magee, Burnell Alessi, Gene Joe Alessi, Jr., Alisa Fussell, Marie Smith, and Cindy Adams; brother-in-law, Tommy Travis; sister-in-law, Patsy Brumfield; best friend, Toot Yarborough; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Gene Joseph Alessi, Sr. and Gloria Brabham Alessi; brothers, Joseph and Daniel Alessi; brother-in-law, Lige Travis, Jr.; and nephews, Christopher Magee and Davy Travis; niece, Gracie Travis. The family would like to thank Modern Hospice for their kindness and care during this difficult time. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church, 1936 Hwy 440, Kentwood, LA from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith and Bro. Bruce Worrell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Vacation Bible School

VBS was a big success despite the bad weather and portions of the church’s educational wing shingles being blown off Tuesday afternoon. If you wish to view the program they presented Friday night, you can look on the Facebook page of FBC, Kentwood, La.

Even though the FBC week of VBS is completed, other churches will be having VBS this week and would welcome your children. Check around today if you would like your child to attend VBS this week or another week this year. Children are always welcome!

Prayers Needed

We seem to have had more than our usual share of bad weather lately. We may even have more next week. Pray this doesn’t happen.

Thank God the bad weather came after VBS was finished for the day and not during the time when so many children were away from their homes. Thank God for protecting all the children, youth, and adults at VBS.

Some of you have family and friends in the nursing home, hospital, or rehab. It is very important that you visit them regularly. It’s good for you and for them. Many of you have relatives in their homes who can benefit from visits from the family. Keep up with the condition of your relatives and be of help in obtaining the medical care they need.

Our word for the week is OTHERS.

Anna Lee