Today, as we celebrate the 246th birthday of our country, let’s focus on the many positives of living in America and honor the freedoms of living here. Let’s also say thanks to the many people who have served in out military and who have protected our rights for 246 years. If you previously served, we thank you for your service. If you are presently serving, we thank you for your daily service. May God continue to bless our great country. Please from for America today!
I was asked to include a request for prayer for the local baseball team that will be leaving to play ball in the San Antonio, Texas. Pray for all the family members and friends who will travel with them to give them encouragement. The team is coached by Daniel Speed and represents a number of families from the Kentwood area.
Thank-you to those who helped work on shoebox preparations Saturday. Think of all the items, small and large that go into one shoebox. Multiple that by 400! You will get an idea of the volume of work it takes to accomplish our goal. You may ask why do we set such a high goal, but we think in terms of how many children and families we can bless by introducing them to Jesus. The material things are included as an added blessing. Thanks to those of you who have made recent donations or purchases and to those of you who have given of your time to make pencil bags, hygiene kits, fold shoeboxes, etc. It takes many hands and hearts working together to meet this goal that is attainable by working together. I’m so thankful for the hands and hearts helping us this year.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
July 4 – Psalm 86: 11
The focus for our July Scriptures is “Seeking the Truth”.
Stories included today range from the Supreme Court to individual churches and from protestors to diligent workers with the Ukrainians. Learn more about Baptist work and workers around the world.
Please pray for all those who had procedures and hospitalizations recently and for those who receive medical care through home health workers.
Thanks to all the volunteers who came in and helped with our OCC shoebox needs. You accomplished so much! We’re getting closer and closer to packing. We’ll work again the first Saturday in August, August 6th.
but God could, and he did it through the death of Christ.
~Romans 8:1~
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
July 2 – Psalm 25:5
OCC Workshop Today
9-12; In the fellowship hall
We are packing pencil bags and hygiene bags today.
OCC NEEDED
We still need coloring books and small games.
MOVING MOUNTAINS MINISTRY
Thanks to all who provided pajamas for the foster children in our area. If you missed the opportunity to provide some pajamas for foster children, it is not too late. Your purchases can be left in the church office.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS AND CHURCH CAMPS are still ongoing in some of our area churches. Pray for the children as they get these opportunities to learn about God.
Pray for the elderly in our area. The extremely hot days are difficult in some of the circumstances they find themselves in.
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Those who have been hospitalized all seem to be at home. Keep them on your prayer list.
Daniel Robert Karl
December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Brent Parker Harrell
February 22, 1957 – June 30, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Gloster, MS. He was born February 22, 1957 and was 65 years of age. He is survived by 2 daughters, Sierra Garraway and Alley Harrell; 2 sons, Riley and Dakota Harrell; 7 grandchildren, Alexi Harrell, Taylor Harrell, Jolle Harrell, Graysen Garraway, Porter Garraway, Mackenzie Garraway, and Brianna Garraway; sister, Belinda Moreland; 2 brothers, Clyde “Pap” Harrell, Jr. and Lake Harrell. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde Harrell, Sr. and Audrey Harrell; sister, Melanie Sharp. Graveside Services will be held at Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Vince Estes and Bro. Carl McMurray. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Both Andy Taylor and Larisssa Dean are home from the hospital. Keep them on your prayer list for a while longer.
Mrs. Theople Hurst had knee surgery and will probably be coming home today. Add her too your prayer list.
I remember a song about “These Boots are Made for Walking”. That doesn’t describe my new black “boots” from the doctor. Please continue to pray for David and me as we try to get my feet better.
Daniel Robert Karl
December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Thanks to a donor for money to make OCC purchases. It will come in handy as we make some additional purchases of soap, toothbrushes, and coloring books.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.
~Psalm 150: 6~
Andy Taylor had a light stroke Monday evening.. He is now hospitalized in McComb. He was slightly better yesterday. As you pray for him, please also pray for Betty.
Larissa Dean had rotator-cuff shoulder surgery in Baton Rouge yesterday. So far, so good. Keep Larissa and Jason in your prayers as she begins her recovery.
My new, stylish, black boots are knee high and fasten with multiple velcro straps. They are one-size-fits- all, so they are not real comfortable. The doctor said I need to wear the boots for six weeks. He will do more x-rays next week. David and I are thankful surgery is not necessary. We are using a wheelchair to get me from room to room.
James Rimes saw our pantry and built his like ours. They hold lots of food, so I am again thankful for it. We are eating well, thanks to the pantry and freezers. Thanks for all the prayers and offers for meals.
Ralph Clifford Addison
January 26, 1947 – June 23, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in Tyler, TX and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynette Addison; 2 sons, Johnny Addison and wife Barbara and Shane Addison; grandchildren, Kirstin Addison, Karli Addison, Krystal Addison, and Kathryn Addison; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brewer and Kenleigh Addison. Preceded in death by his father, Esco Clifford Addison; mother, Rita Louise Cutrer; 2 brothers, Bruce and Brian Addison; 1 sister, Beverly Franklin; son, Johnny Addison; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
A resident of Kentwood went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1943 and was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Martha Garner Woodard; 2 sons, Harrison Woodard of Kentwood, LA and Charles Gordon (Allison) of Prairieville, LA; 1 sister, Dorothy Gross (Roger) of Clinton, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie Lee and Annie Lucille Woodard; 1 sister, Betty Jean Cook; 7 brothers, Jimmy Woodard, Ernest Woodard, Huey Woodard, Herbert Woodard, Russel Woodard, Irwin Woodard and Clarence Woodard. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 1, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Cory Morris. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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