Pray for mission efforts to tell others about God. May they be successful in getting the Good News to all people. May we be generous with our time and money in the efforts to do so.
Bro. Darrell continues to do well according to the last word we received. Both Bro. Darrell and his wife, Laurie, are tired. We all know there is not a lot of rest in a hospital, especially following surgery. Pray they can get some good rest and that his procedure continues to show good results.
Deaths
Last night at church, someone mentioned that Ken Roberts passed away. Please be in prayer for his family. I’ll post an obituary when one is available
Charlotte Kay Chaplain
June 22, 1959 – February 19, 2024
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born June 22, 1959 in Beaumont, TX and was 64 years of age. She was a graduate of Hughen School for disabled children in Port Arthur, Texas. She is survived by 1 brother, John Elvin Chaplain and wife, Stephanie; 2 nephews, Craig and Jeremiah Chaplain; niece, April Chaplain; uncle, Robert Bush; cousins, Ginger Hutto, Andrew Miller and Janet Tycer Lee. Preceded in death by her father, John Louis Chaplain; mother, Margueritte Alice Bush Chaplain; aunt, Lois Miller. A special thanks to her extended family at St. Helena Nursing Home. Memorial Services will be held at later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for Christians that they might be concerned about the salvation of those around them. Matthew 28:19-20 tells us to “go and tell” so everyone has an opportunity to know God and to live for Him. That is the key to heaven.
OCC Cutting Party
Yesterday, more totes were marked out and cut. This is step one in the process of preparing them so they will be ready for placement in each shoebox in the coming months. Thank-you to the ladies who have participated in this process and to Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson who has been responsible for this portion of the ministry in our church since we first started making the totes. Many children have been blessed with them!
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 6:1 – 7:21
Psalm 25:8-15
Proverbs 6:6-8
Mark 2:1-22
A Late Christmas Party
Yesterday, my sister, Julie, and her husband, Donnie, were finally able to meet us for our “Christmas lunch and Dollar Tree Gift Exchange at Middendorf’s. It’s our unique and very special Christmas family event. We must have postponed the date five or six times due to conflicts- deaths, appointments, sickness, etc. – that came up. We had a great visit and lunch and have already decided to do that again later this year, hopefully. We are thankful for our family time. Today, I’ll be placing the gifts we received in place so we can enjoy using them. We hope to be seeing them again in a few weeks for a baby shower for Caroline, my great-niece who is due in a couple of months.
Have a wonderful day. Contact your friends and loved ones. Encourage a church member to attend a Sunday School class. Cook something to share with a homebound friend, Call someone whom you have not seen lately. Invite someone to church, etc. Make a good day even better by doing so.
Bro. Darryl – The latest report we have was from about 5:30 P.M. Surgery was late getting started, but all went well. They were able to work robotically. The church office (220-8111) will give you an update if you are not on the facebook list for updates.
Ruby Travis – Ruby fell at home Monday night and broke a bone in her shoulder. She is in North Oaks now and will be having surgery at 8 A.M. this morning. Please pray all goes well.
Margie Williams – Please continue to pray for Margie Williams as she deals with a broken leg.
I haven’t been including Baptist Press lately, but you can go back and read some of their recent articles if you wish.
Operation Christmas Child Cutting Party for Ladies
We will continue cutting out totes for the boys and girls. Bring you sewing scissors, mat, pencils, etc. Meet in the fellowship hall at 9:00 this morning.
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 4:1 – 5:19
Psalm 25: 1-7
Proverbs 6: 4-5
Mark 1: 21-45
Prayer Meeting Tonight
We will continue church services even though Bro. Darryl will not be there for a few weeks. Prayer meeting will be at 6 P.M. tonight. The youth and children will also be having their reuglar activities in their areas. Also, the nursery is open.
Focus for Missions
We will begin our yearly focus on North American missions the first week of March. It is named for Annie Armstrong and will be March 3-10.
Sunday School class meetings can be a good time to make plans for projects and to work togethe.. They also introduce prospective members to all the members. My class of ladies is named New Hope. Come study with us or another class of your choosing. The adult classes are studying/working our way through Genesis. We get new literature Sunday. What a good time to join us.
I’m so thankful for all of you who read and pray each day.
My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.
Malachi 1:11
Prayer Focus
First of all, I want to ask for prayers throughout the day for Bro. Darrell Miller, our pastor. He is having surgery this morning at East Jefferson Hospital. You can call the church office for updates. (229-8111)
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 1:1 – 3:17
Psalm 24: 1-10
Proverbs 6:1-3
Mark 1:1-20
OCC Cutting Party
Tomorrow at 9::00 in the Fellowship Hall
I would like to say that new volunteers have been added to those working with OCC this year. It’s good to have them working with our seasoned volunteers. Contact me if you would like to join us too or show up at one of our announced workdays.
My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.
Please add Margie Williams to your prayer list. Since her eye surgery and its complications, she has had a fall and injured a leg.
Also, add Bro. Joe and “Miss” Barbara Baugh. THey both have health issues and he had issues with falling.
All three of these people will appreciate your prayers. Their families will also be appreciative.
Bro. Darryl will have surgery tomorrow. He knows he is in God’s hands.
Read the Bible Every Day
Exodus 39:32-40:38
Psalm 23: 1-6
Proverbs 3:21-23
Matthew 28: 1-20
OCC
Thanks to the lady who gave David money yesterday morning. Her donation will be wisely spent on some of the items we need to pack Shoeboxes in the fall. David and I have a full schedule this week, but will be looking forward to some good deals.
Be an encourage to someone each day this week. You will be so blessed!
Dona Jane, age 73, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was a resident of Fluker and Hammond, LA. She took such pride in her work within her family’s business. Dona Jane enjoyed fishing, going on cruises, and traveling with her beloved husband Mike and family. She was the rock of the family and built her life around her children, especially her pride and joy, Skye. Dona Jane was a beautiful soul that will be loved and missed by all that knew her.
Dona Jane is survived by sons, Skye Kent Puma (Emily), Michael Wayne Puma (Gina); grandson, Haden Michael Puma; sisters, Denise Mitchell (Wayne), Darla Howard (Bill), and Cristie Kent (Chris); brothers, Don Kent (Kathy) and Duke Kent; numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephew.
Dona Jane is preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Joseph Michael “Mike” Puma; parents, Donald Earl, Sr. and Barbara Jane Kent.
A private service and burial will be held. Following the committal service a Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25th at the Donald Kent Farm in Hillsdale, 9293 Hwy 441 Amite, LA 70422.
The family requests for people to donate to any school, church, or organization close to your heart in honor of Dona Jane.
Donna Jane was in band with me and rode the Kent bus with me occasionally. She was always friendly and fun! She had a unique voice and laugh, so when she spoke or laughed, everyone recognized it was her.
Read the Bible Every Day
Exodus 38:1 – 39:31
Psalm 22:27-31
Proverbs 5:18-20
Matthew 27: 34-66
Attend your church today.
If you do not have a church, attend one you know about. You will be welcomed to attend at First Baptist Church in Kenwood. I encourage you to come early and ask for me so we can sit together, if you want to. Services start at 10:30 A.M. and 6 P.M. today. Ladies, come early and attend my Sunday School class. Sunday School classes are available for everyone. Ask someone to help you get the the classrooms.
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s pray for those who do not attend Sunday School and church. May this be the day many of them choose to attend.
We had two family members to receive good lab results this morning. I’m very thankful!
Jackie Babin is back at church following her surgery. We are glad to see her! She feels much better now.
Prayer Focus
Pray for all those we know who daily have medical tests and have to await the results. Pray they will receive good results, as my family members did.
Prayers Needed
Please continue to pray for Sean Bruce, grandson of Wanda Smith, and a senior at SLU. Sean is losing his vision. Pray this can be helped.
Pray for Dennis Miller as he recovers from surgery that was done Wednesday.
Surgery Soon
Please pray for Bro. Darryl Miller as he has surgery Tuesday at East Jefferson. Pray for his family, church members. and many friends who are “Standing with him”.
Obituary
Jimmy Edward Gordon
May 11, 1958 – February 10, 2024
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson in New Orleans, LA. He was born May 11, 1958 in Independence, LA and was 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Evie Gordon; 2 sons, Chip Rogers (Jennifer), and Jacob Gordon (Jessica); 2 daughters, Samantha Hyde (Michael) and Daisy Gordon; 5 grandchildren, Paul Rogers, Ashly Rogers, Briar Hyde, Bristol Hyde, and Amelia Gordon; 1 great-grandchild, Baylor Lauricella; mother, Alice Gordon; sisters, Judy D. Kliebert, Jeanna M. Johnson, and Joanna S. Easley; 1 brother, Justin D. Gordon; nieces, Jessica Leigh Johnson and Kayla Danielle Smith; nephews, Cory Lee Gordon, Tyler Dane Gordon, Jerry Matthew Gordon, Kenneth Wayne Galladora, Frederick Allan Galladora, Henry E. Johnson, Christopher Aaron Johnson, Lawerence Joseph Navarre, Jr., and Adam Joseph Navarre. Preceded in death by his father, Archie E. Gordon; brother, Jerry Lee Gordon; grandparents, Walter J. Gordon, Jr., Effie Irene Gordon, Jacob (J.J.) Smith, and Audrey Irene Smith. Visitation at Woodhaven Baptist Church, Tickfaw, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Interment Woodhaven Baptist Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Today
Exodus 36:20 – 37:29
Psalm 22:22-26
Proverbs 5:15-17
Matthew 27: 24-44
TPL Encouragement
Thursday, I saw another person who reads this site daily. Thanks for looking forward to reading TPL each day.
Keep in Touch with . . .
Those having surgery or sickness
Those who are in your class/group
Family members
New church members
Etc.
Be an Encourager to . . .
Children and teens who are being introduced to Jesus
Adults who are visiting our church
Neighbors who might be sick and/or have needs
Class members who have been absent
Those with sickness or a death in the family
Teens and adults struggling with decisions about the future
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Today, let’s pray for those we meet in the grocery store, the post office, etc. These people have problems, just like us. May we be kind and encouraging to them. Then, may we be kinder to our own families and those we see on a regular basis.
Missions
Southern Baptists have three mission programs that each have their own special offerings.
As we move toward the first missions offering, please thank God for the Cooperative program which helps give each of offortunity to support these offerings – Georgia Barnette (Louisiana). Annie Armstron (North America), and Lottie Moon (International). I pray each church teaches about these offerings and encourages support for them each year.
Operation Christmas Child
This program was designed by and is enouraged by Samaritan’s Purse, an international program. which is led by Franklin Graham, the son of Rev. Billy Graham. They have many ministries, such as disaster releif, which Baptists have patterned some of their ministries from. The greatest feature about Operation Christmas Child is that Bibles are given to the children in their own language and a 13 week program is taught that trains the children in many of the Bible concepts they may never have heard of. Pray for the salvation of each child who receives a shoebox. Pray, too, for family members as they also are influenced by the shoeboxes and Bible given out.
I am only somewhat knowledgeable about the mission programs of other denominations and organizations so I didn’n’t list them here.
Yesterday, David and I spoke with a lady whose brother is very ill and whose name Bro. Darryl mentioned Wednesday night. Isn’t it wonderful how people can pray for the needs of others, even the names of those we do not personally know. We can pray simply because there is a need.
Please excuse the different sizes of fonts today. May you be aware of the blessings in your life today.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Read the Bible Today
Exodus 33:1 – 34:35
Psalm 22:11-15
Proverbs 5:9-10
Matthew 26:52-75
Surgery
Dennis Miller had surgery yesterday.
Bro. Darryl’s surgery is Tuesday of next week.
Prayer Focus Today
Today, let’s pray for people to allow God’s love to reside in their hearts. Pray He resides in your heart too. If He’s not there, open your heart to Him.
Ladies’ Spring Painting Party
Saturday, February 17 at 10:00 A.M. in the Lighthouse
Teacher – Hayley Bankston of FBC, Kentwood.
Call the church office to sign up.
$10.00 fee for materials
Operation Christmas Child Workers
We have had a number of volunteers, but would love to have. some new volunteers. If you have not ever helped or haven’t helped in a while, please let me know.
Be a blessing to someone or to several people today.
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”
I hope you love many people and are loved by many people.
Read the Bible Today!
Exodus 31:1 – 32:35
Psalm 22:6 – 10
Proverbs 5: 7-8
Matthew 26: 26-51
Obituaries
Annie Bravata Danna
September 26, 1931 – February 11, 2024
Annie Bravata Danna, age 92, of Amite City, LA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Miss Ann was a life long parishioner of St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, serving in many ministries.
Ann is survived by her husband of 72 years, Peter S. Danna; daughter, Geri Danna Welch and husband Lee; grandson, Hunter David Parra and wife Jenna; and great-granddaughters, Ava Grace Parra, Ella Rose Parra, and Mia Kate Parra.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 9am-11am at St. Helena Catholic Church, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30AM. Burial at Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
We met “Miss” Ann when David went to work after graduating in 1967 from SLU, SLC back then. She was so nice. Through her, we got to know and love Mr. Sam.
Jeremiah Wickliffe Goldsmith,III
June 24, 1980 – February 7, 2024
Jeremiah Wickliffe Goldsmith III, a resident of Greensburg, Louisiana passed from this life on February 7,2024 at the age of 43. Wick is survived by his wife Haley Goldsmith, his daughters Emma and Bella, father Wick Goldsmith II, sister Christine Kelemen (Mark). Wick is also survived by his wife’s parents Bobby and Mary Davison, brother-in-law Kyle Davison (Lexi), sister-in-law Emily Davison, nieces Ansley Kelemen, Lily Davison, and nephews Connor and Jake Kelemen. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Lavorgna Goldsmith. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus our prayers on those who do not have anyone to love them, or who just don’t realize people love them. Today is a good day to show love to someone who possible doesn’t feel loved. God loves us all, but often people don’t realize that!
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