Please be in prayer for the Smart family as they prepare for services for Dean Smart at Kedron Monday. Dean’s obituary is available on McKneely’s website.
Please pray for the graduates who will be recognized and honored Sunday at our church during the 10:30 service. If you cannot be there in person, you have the option of viewing online on the church’s website.
Read the Bible:Choose a person, topic, or location to do some personal reading, study, or research. Get a notebook and take a few notes- You will be surprised at how much you can learn.
Pray for families as they plan how they will celebrate the Memorial Day holiday. Hopefully, we will focus on “Memorial Day” and not only “holiday”!
Special thanks to the men and women who worked to prepare the room and/or food to serve over a hundred people following the memorial service for George Eddie Lee this week. You are greatly appreciated!
Little Avery Campbell, daughter of Krystal Slaven Campbell and Rick Campbell, is back at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. Avery was dehydrated and is doing better now. Please continue to pray for this precious little child.
Velta Morris will be having colon surgery on the 19th. You prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Charles Marvin Courtney
February 2, 1941 – October 16, 2022
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at War Vet Home in Jackson, LA. He was born February 2, 1941 in Amite, LA and was 81 years of age. He retired from Bell South Phone Company of Baton Rouge. He is survived by his 2 brothers, Milton Courtney and Ward Courtney; nephew, David Courtney; niece, Ann Courtney Ewing. Preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Lillian Courtney. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Interment Courtney Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE
October 18 – Psalm 71: 22-24
PRAYER FOCUS – Schools and Students of Washington Parish
Thank God for people working to encourage support and love for their students following the terrible incident at Bogalusa last week. Pray for them.
GEORGIA BARNETTE OFFERING FOR LOUISIANA MISSIONS
Ir is never too late to give to this offering which supports missions in our own state. Each state has their own offering and names the offering for a lady who greatly encouraged missions here in their state.
As cooler weather comes our way, today is a good day to pray for those whose home environments will not be warm without some last-minute intervention from neighbors and friends. Do you have a neighbor, friend, or relative who needs a heater, an additional blanket, pipes wrapped, etc? We had a neighbor/friend who helped us with pipes when David was sick. What a blessing he was to us! As I think of others with needs, I also remember his kindness to us a few years ago. The change in the weather will always be a reminder to me, not only of what was done for us, but also what me can do for someone else. I remember the following phrase – “”Each One Bring One”. Today, I’m saying “Each One Help One” or more.
Have a great day. Remember to pray for those on your personal prayer list.
A resident of Woodville, MS , passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1934 in Cave Springs, GA and was 88 years of age. She was a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hopkins Stewart and husband, Rev. Greg Stewart; 2 grandsons, George Stewart and wife, Jennifer, and Clint Stewart and wife, Joanne; 5 great-grandchildren, Beaux, Hope, Macey, Faith, and Luke Stewart. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Allen Hopkins; parents, William Ira Sims and Laura Grace Sims; and brother, Lamar Sims. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Greg Stewart and Bro. Clint Stewart. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. Pallbearers will be George Stewart, Clint Stewart, Luke Stewart, Beaux Stewart, Paul Stewart, Kevin Thompson, and Kenny Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cookie Project Honduras by donating online through PayPal link on their website https://mycph.org/ or by mailing contributions to P.O. Box 546, Slaughter, LA 70777. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com
READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY
October 16 – Psalm 66: 16-20
This is the Lord’s Day.
Attend church in person if possible. If not, watch a good Christian service on TV or your phone. I recommend a local service.
Tonight is Fall Fest at FBC, Kentwood.
Bring your children/grandchildren to celebrate the season in a safe environment.
Looking forward to Sunday School and worship this morning. I hope you are too.
When in places like the mountains where, we have just been, this verse is always one of the first verses that comes to mind. We don’t have to be in the mountains though to appreciate this verse. I hope to find some time today to sit and meditate on this verse. I hope you do too.
We were sad to hear of the death of Steve Sanders. Our thoughts and prayers have been for the children. I’ll share his obituary for those who may not have seen it..
Steven Wayne Sanders
September 24, 1958 – October 9, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Kentwood, LA. He was born September 24,1958 in Magnolia, MS and was 64 years of age. He is survived by his father, Paul Sanders and wife, Anne Sanders; mother, Estelle Tillery; child, Logan Sanders; step-children, Emily Daniels Pupo, Jacob Daniels and Nathan Daniels; and a grandchild, Owen Daniels. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Elisabeth Sanders; grandparents, Clifton and Nannie Mae Womack and Mac and Olatha Sanders; and step-father, Carlton Tillery. Visitation at First Baptist Church Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Linda Callihan said Robbie Lynn did well with her surgery this week. Please add Robbie Lynn to your daily prayer list.
We just read about the trouble outside the Sumner – Bogalusa football game. We are thankful all those on the school campus were safe. Please be in prayer for all those involved and their families.
READ AND WRITE DAILY SCRIPTURE
October 8 – Philippians 4: 4-7
October 9 – Psalm 5: 11-12
October 10 – Psalm 9: 1-2
October 11 – Psalm 13: 1-6
October 12 – Psalm 33: 1-9
October 13 – Psalm 40: 16-17
October 14 – Psalm 66: 1-7
October 15 – Psalm 66: 8-15
Today is the preparation for for the Lord’s Day. Do what needs to be done so you will be ready to get dressed to attend a church and worship tomorrow.
David and I took a little trip for a few days. We apologize to those of you who checked TPL daily, but couldn’t find any new posts. Special thanks to those of you who called, sent messages, etc. to make sure we were okay.
I had big plans to prevent this from being a problem. I bought a “notebook” and was instructed by Jason on how to use it, BUT even though I posted a few times early in the week, I was unsuccessful in getting them published for you to read. So…I will get some more lessons and hopefully do better next time.
We did have a great trip and managed to come home without any new broken bones or dents on the car. We traveled through five states today and do not plan to travel as far as Mississippi tomorrow.
We are always thankful for trips, but especially after all the health issues of the last few years. God has been abundantly good to us! We have counted our blessing over an over this week.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 4: 4-7~
Read. Write. Meditate. Pray.
As you rejoice in the Lord today, begin to make preparations to “Rejoice” in church tomorrow.
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