28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
That’s not a lot to write in one day. If you haven’t joined in with writing Scripture, today is a good day to start. This is certainly a great Scripture to begin with.
Who’s on your personal prayer list this morning?
You don’t have to answer me, but tell God!
Today is Saturday. When I was a child, on Saturday’s our Sunday clothes were laid out, our shoes polished, and our lessons studied. As I got older, I realized Momma was checking off the preparations for our Sunday lunch. Did you have any routine that you followed? Do you have a routine now? Do you need a routine now to make Sunday morning run smoothly?
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
READ THIS BAPTIST PRESS HOMEPAGE AND SEE WHOSE FAVORITE VERSE WAS “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” JAMES 4: 10. https://www.baptistpress.com/
WMU MEETING
Make plans to take a friend to the WMU meeting Saturday morning at 9:00 at East Fork Baptist Church. Learn about missions in Louisiana.
THANK-YOU to the ladies who have been collecting boxes used in packing copy paper for me. They will be used to help organize our OCC room.
THANK-YOU to the ladies who have contributed to the funds for buying the final items needed to pack the shoeboxes.
THANK-YOU to the men who have helped me and others to make it safely up and down the steps at church. What a great way to serve others! Your big smiles and kind words go a long ways to help others!
THANK-YOU to those who had been doing the remodeling at church. I look forward to seeing the new area for the children and the newly installed floors in several areas.
PRAYER-FOCUS TODAY. Today, let’s pray for all the little children who will be impacted by our new nursery and the new area for children’s worship. I thank God for the many parents and other family members the children have been able to “bring” to church.
‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Informational Meeting for those participating and those considerating participation
River Road Fellowship – Across from Hammond High
Saturday, 2-4 P.M.
GEORGIA BARNETTE WEEK OF PRAYER
Louisiana Missions Offering
Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”
~Mark 1:38 NIV~
Sept. 11-18, 2022
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray for those who are concerned about others that they hear the name and Jesus and take Him into their hearts, missionaries. They fit various specific descriptions like focus and location, but all need to “hear”. Let’s do our part in passing the word in Louisiana.
Yesterday, I saw the orthopedist. He confirmed that I broke my left foot again. It happened early Saturday. I will be delayed in my healing and therapy, but I have big plans to finish this OCC season and 2022 year strong. It’s back to wearing a big black book for me, but it is only one boot this time!
The associational WMU will be meeting Saturday at East Fork Baptist Church at 10:00. You are invited to attend and learn more about missions. Bring a side dish and join in on lunch the other ladies.
A resident of Arcola, LA, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home in Arcola, LA. She was born October 17, 1945 in Arcola, LA and was 76 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Gene Meyn; 1 daughter, Stacy Meyn; 2 sisters, Alice Frazier and husband, Dennis and Peggy Wall and husband, Raymond; 1 brother, Buddy Rutland; 2 granddaughters, Taryn Strickland and Abygail Snow; 1 grandson, Levi Strickland; 1 niece, Lori Frazier and husband, Scott; 2 nephews, David Frazier and wife, Kim and Barry Wall. Preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Golmon Rutland; and father, Ollie D. Rutland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Memorial Services at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 8, 2022. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Pray for the flooding scattered throughout the South.
The problems continue after the flooding is stopped. Disaster relief volunteers never know what they will be doing. Homeowners face problems they. have never faced before.
Update on OCC at FBC, Kentwood
We have have two workshops when we packed 100 and 150 shoeboxes, for a total of 250. We will pack 150 shoeboxes on our third workday, 75 boxes for both the 10-14 year old boys and girls.. We have some more shopping to do before that is done. Pray for those who pack, those who transport, and those who receive the shoeboxes.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY
Sometimes it is difficult for children to settle into a new school year. Let’s pray for parents who are called to the school office because of unruly children.
Dixie Duncan Smith, 81, was ushered into the presence of her precious Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She loved the Lord deeply, was a powerful intercessor, and worshiped Him with every breath she took. Dixie cherished time spent with her family. She was a mighty woman of faith, humble in nature, and friend to many. Dixie retired from the state after 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughter, Janice McNabb and husband, Tommy; Step son, Allen and wife, Janice Lynn; Sisters, Daisy Tarver and Bonnie Whetstone; Grandchildren, Allison Cutrer (Ben), Amanda Leto (David Jr.), Jamie Ward (Tim), and Emily Brumley (Beau); Great grandchildren, Hayden, Hudson, and Harrison Cutrer; Brantley, Brady, and Wrenley Grace Leto; Ella Ward; and Hallie Kate Brumley. Honorable mention, loving cousin, Jimmie Frazier. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe Smith; parents, Carolus and Mamie Duncan; brothers, Donald, Clyde, George, and J.M. Duncan, and Junior Lebo; Sister, Eunice McElveen. Services will be held at House on the Rock Church with visitation at 10am and service at 1pm on Monday, September 5, 2022. Ministers Luke Walters and Jeff McKneely will officiate. Graveside and interment will be held at Days United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers David Leto, Jr., Beau Brumley, Ben Cutrer, Tim Ward, Chris Landry, and Randall Landry. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Current Needs for OCC – For the last groups, older boys and girls
PRAYER REQUEST – Millie Williams asked Wanda Smith to ask us to pray for Janet Berka who will soon be having a biopsy.
OBITUARY – Janice Yarborough’s Sister
Jacqueline Browning “Jackie” Hano
Monday, February 19th, 1940 – Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Jacqueline “Jackie” Browning Hano, 82, a resident of Ethel, LA, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home. There will be a visitation on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Redwood Baptist Church in Slaughter from 10:00 am until funeral services at 12:00 Noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Dianne LeBlanc and husband P-Wee LeBlanc of Zachary; two sons: Mark Hano and wife Barbie Hano of Ethel; Derrick Hano and wife Tawana Hano of Panama City, FL; one sister, Janice Yarborough of Kentwood, LA; ten grandchildren: Jamie Dillion (Chris), Richard Whittle, Jonathon Whittle, Rachel Duplessis (Josh), Cory Hano, Kobi Knapp (Chris), Giovanna Hano, Cade LeBlanc, Casey Dufrene (Tyler), and Cheyenne Chandler; eight great-grandchildren: Amelia, Banks, Slade, Rylynn, Brooks, Lyla, Joseph, and Olivia. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas B. Browning and Clara Ola Browning; brother Donald Ray Browning; husband Richard Hano; and husband Donald McDaniel. Pallbearers will be Richard Whittle, Chris Dillon, Cade LeBlanc, Jonathon Whittle, Josh Duplessis, and Ritchie Yarborough. She was a 1958 graduate of Clinton High School, where she was a track star, who still holds many state records. She also found time to be a cheerleader. The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge and her four sitters, Lisa, Ashley, Joyce & Tye for the past year and a half for taking such good care of her.
Our workday was well attended. We were able to pack 150 shoeboxes and prepare some items for future packings. We now have 250 shoeboxes packed and 150 more to pack next time.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY – Let’s pray for all the other churches and packers who will be working on shoeboxes in the coming months.
Sometimes people have prayer requests they share with only a few people. It’s always possible to pray for others.
FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND CHEERLEADERS
Pray for students at football games this year, especially the players and cheerleaders, the ones most likely to have an injury.
OCC PACKING DAY – Tomorrow morning, we will pack 150 more shoeboxes. Be in the fellowship hall Saturday at 9 A.M. if you wish to help. Your help will be appreciated.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. He was born October 2, 1921 in St. Landry, LA and was 100 years of age. He is survived by his 4 children, Renee Miller, Lisa Bateman and husband, Jim, Stephen Hudspeth and wife, Misty, and Francis Hudspeth; daughter-in-law, Jewel Ricks Hudspeth; 7 grandchildren, Aimee Wiggins and husband, Jay, Jessica Miller, Jace Johnson and wife, Summer, Cole Hudspeth, Sara Hudspeth, Ty Johnson, Preslie Johnson, Benjamin Hudspeth and wife, Johanna, Harlin Hudspeth, and Charlie Karen Hudspeth; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Surcouf, Brock Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins, Rowan Johnson, Braston, Raeven and Bennie Hudspeth, and Bailey LeJuene. Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Schexnayder Hudspeth; son, Charles T. Hudspeth, Jr.; parents, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, Sr. and Martha Alma Adelaide Tatman Hudspeth; siblings, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, Jr., Fleeta Hudspeth Chautin, Eleanor Hudspeth Conrad, Daniel Hudspeth, Martha Hudspeth Ducote, and Rosa Clotile Hudspeth. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:30AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at 11:00AM at St. Helena Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Lou Miller Reynolds is doing well following her hip surgery. As a nurse, she feels all is going well.
Mrs. Theople Hurst is amazing for her age. She has physical therapy twice a week and drives there and back home. Her knee is doing well.
The Fall Food Round-Up continues. You can contribute food or money. Food can be left at the church. Money can be given at the office or through the offering on Sunday if you designate it for the LA. Baptist Children’s Home. The truck will be here early on September 19, so be sure to have your contributions in by the 18th.
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