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.

Anna Lee

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.

“See” you in the morning.

Anna Lee

Read and Write Scripture

Sunday – Psalm 5:11-12

Monday – Psalm 9: 1-2

Tuesday -13: 1-6

Pray for those on your prayer list.

Prayer Focus – All members of all church staffs,

Please pray for the family of Steve Sanders. His services will be Thursday morning at the church.

Anna Lee

REJOICE IN THE LORD

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.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE

Oct. 7 – Joel 2: 22-24

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PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY

Today, we will focus on the people of Florida, especially people who have lost loved ones,, homes, and or businesses due to the recent hurricane.

Thanks for reading and praying today. You impact many lives.

Anna Lee

Reread the verse and say the third word three times.

Charlotte Perkins LeNoir

March 10, 1928 – October 3, 2022

Charlotte Perkins LeNoir, age 94, beloved wife of Dr. James Lawrence LeNoir III of Amite LA, peacefully entered her Savior’s arms on October 3, 2022 following a prolonged illness.

      She was born on March 10, 1928 in Union, MS to the late Rev. Jack Andrew Perkins and Mazelle May Perkins.

       She is survived by her son James Lawrence LeNoir IV (Martine); daughters Jamie LeNoir Bridger (John Henry) and Elizabeth LeNoir; grandchildren Lauren Ashley LeNoir and Wesley Philip LeNoir; and brother Ray Bernard Perkins (Shirley, deceased); nephews Matt Eric Perkins (Barbara), Tracy Ray Perkins (Beverly), and Cary Todd Perkins; and Mindy Perkins Ott (Anthony), Taylor Rhea Perkins, Jack Oneal Perkins, and Logan Todd Perkins.

        Upon graduating from high school in Bartlesville OK, she attended the Mather School of Nursing at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans and Tulane University graduating in 1948 with an R.N. degree. Charlotte used her nursing skills faithfully caring for her family members during prolonged periods of their illness.

        While raising her family in New Orleans, she was very active in, and served in leadership roles, with the Metairie Garden Club and the LA Medical Society’s Women’s Auxiliary.

         Throughout her life, she served her church faithfully as a dedicated Christian. She developed and directed the nursery services for 30 years at the Metairie Baptist Church (LA).  Prior to becoming homebound, she was a faithful participant in the activities and music programs at the First Baptist Church of Amite (LA).

         During her lifetime, Charlotte surrounded herself with the joy of loving her family and faithfully serving those in need. She will be missed greatly by her family and by those who knew and loved her.

         Relatives and friends are invited to attend her graveside service this Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Gardens, Amite LA. Rev. Ken May will officiate the service.

Mark Roth, formerly of Amite also passed away. He was the son of Glenda and the late Al Roth. I did not locate an obituary this morning.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

October 6 – Habakkuk 3: 17-19

Prayer Focus Today – Day Care Workers

Today, let’s focus on day care workers. Many parents have to work and do not have the opportunity to have that done in their home. Those who work in the daycare field have a big responsibility on a daily basis. They care for and love children from a number of families. The also reach/reinforce many of the values that help determine the values/actions of the children. Today, let’s pray for those who keep many of the children in our communities.

BAPTIST PRESS

Christians do poor job of representing Jesus, teens say in global study

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Anna Lee

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:7~

Crystal Watson is home and under the special care of family members. Continue to pray for her please.

Cora Strahan Morris

September 22, 1940 – October 3, 2022

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at The Blake at Flowood in Flowood, MS. She was born September 22, 1940 in Poplarville, MS and was 82 years of age. Cora was a retired principal from Loranger Middle School and a member of Kedron Baptist Church, where she was a leader of WMU. She loved her family, serving others, cooking, going to the mountains, and working in her flowerbeds. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Debra Piazza and husband, Joey, Darbie Morris, and Kim Sims and husband, Shane; 2 sisters, Alene Brown and Ilene Davis and husband, Bill; 1 brother, Marvin Dwight Strahan and wife, Kathy; 12 grandchildren, Ricky LeBlanc, John Piazza, Joede Piazza, Joey Piazza, II and wife Samantha, Austin Morris and wife, Sarah, Trey Morris, Kaitlyn Morris, Nicole Morris, Gabbie Morris. T.J. Sims, Tyler Grace Sims, and Tripp Sims; 8 great-grandchildren, Alaina Piazza, Jaxon Piazza, Zoey Piazza, Abigail Morris, Coralie Morris, Brently Morris, Brody Morris, and Pierre Morris. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Morris, Sr.; son, Kenneth W. “Kenny” Morris, Jr.; parents, Marvin and Mary Strahan; and a brother, Larry Strahan. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at Noon on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Byron Humphrey and Bro. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kedron Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

October 5 – Habakkuk 3: 17-19

PRAYER FOCUS –

Today, let’s pray for families going through a change or crisis – sicknesses, deaths, moving, changing grades or schools, changing jobs, new babies, marriages, new house, new job, etc.

Your prayers are important to yourself, your family, and others..

I forgot to say that Cora (Mrs. Wayne) Morris of the Kedron area passed away. We taught school together many years ago and worked in WMU together in more recent years. She had a great laugh and a sincere Christian heart. Please pray for her girls this week and in the coming days.

Bill Lambert is doing better. He’s at North Oaks. Keep praying for him.

We needed to make a delivery in the Chesbrough area and took the opportunity to visit with some friends we haven’t seen lately. What a good stop it was! I highly recommend you bless you day by visiting with someone you haven’t seen lately.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

October 4 – I Thessalonians 5: 16-18

PRAYER FOCUS – Pray for those who are just now shopping for their shoeboxes. It is now less than six weeks until shoebox collection begins.

I hope you are enjoying the cooler morning and evening temperatures. If we had weather like this all year long, we wouldn’t appreciate it so much.

Anna Lee

Please pray for Bill Lambert and for Jenella Adams’ son-in-law. Bill has a blood clot problems. Janella’s son-in-law is fighting a covid problem.Your prayers will be appreciated.

Also, please pray for Crystal Dixon Watson who was in a motorcycle accident. Her recovery deals with many different issues and will be slow in coming. She’s up to facing the long battle she is facing. Please give her some prayer support.

Robert Eldridge McKinney, Jr.

June 28, 1940 – September 30, 2022

Robert Eldridge McKinney, Jr. passed peacefully from this earth to his heavenly home on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born at home on June 28, 1940 in Emerald, Mississippi to his loving parents Robert Eldridge McKinney, Sr. & Ethel Jane Allen McKinney. He attended St. Mary Of the Pines until he started school at Magnolia High School where he graduated in 1958. He was a man of many talents and skills. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and later joined the Merchant Marines. Robert traveled the world working as a master electrician in the oil and gas industry for over 35 years. He was also an excellent welder. Robert was fiercely loyal to those he loved. He was selfless and generous to many. His love of his family and friends was most important. He shared two children through his marriage to Myrtie Newman, Robert Eldridge McKinney, III and Clifton Newman McKinney. He is survived by his children, Robert Eldridge McKinney, III (K. Jennifer Horne McKinney), Clifton Newman McKinney (Pamela Rogers McKinney), Sallie Wofford Jackson, and William Wofford (Geneva); grandchildren, Ashleigh Victoria McKinney, Hope McKinney Easley (Joe), Laurel McKinney, Emily F. Chustz (Matthew), Ian McKinney (Carrissa), Olivia McKinney, Mac McKinney, Nicholas Jackson, Neva, Will, and Sarah Wofford; great-grandchildren, Cayman Boone, Sterling White, and Avilene McKinney. Also survived by his longtime companion, Myrtie N. Wofford; siblings and spouses, Pat and Vivian McKinney, Perry and Liz McKinney, Charles and Sheree McKinney and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents. His favorite quote to tell his children and grandchildren was “It is the responsibility of the strong to care for the weak.” He lived his life by this motto to the fullest. He was a spiritual person who loved God. He showed his faith by his deeds. He will forever be loved and missed. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Milton Bourgue. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

October 3 – I Samuel 2: 7-11

PRAYER FOCUS TODAY – Georgia Barnette Offering

Today, let’s focus on the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana. Funds collected support disaster relief, building new churches, mission churches, mission classes for all ages, repair on churches damaged by storms or fire, services in various different churches, Louisiana College, now named Louisiana Christian College, and many other worthy projects. All funds stay in Louisiana.

Make this day meaningful by doing something for others.

Anna Lee