“This, then, is how you should pray:

“ ‘Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

~Matthew 6:9~

Today, I ask for prayer for a friend in his mid-60’s who learned yesterday his lungs are too bad for surgery. He has a fantastic attitude despite the news.

Patti Tyler fell again. Her knee probably needs surgery, but she will go through physical therapy first. Pray for no more falls and for a solution that will help her overcome the problem.

Several people are hospitalized.
*Keith Allen had heart surgery Monday.

*Mr. George Eddie Lee is still a patient.

*Mrs. Margaret Oliver is also there.

Pray for the children of Ukraine. I’ve read that children suffer the most during times of war.

Donna Faye Cheramie

July 25, 1955 – May 3, 2022

Mrs. Donna Faye Stewart Webb Cheramie, 66, of Osyka, MS passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Donna was born in Magnolia, MS on July 25, 1955 and was the Daughter of Claudious Stewart and Faye Anita Stafford Stewart. In her earlier years, she worked on the dairy farm with her father. She enjoyed every minute of it. She loved to make jewelry. She had a rose garden that she loved to work in. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Cheramie of Osyka, MS; two sons, Billy Webb of Chatawa, MS, and Daniel Webb of Tylertown, MS; three brothers, Allen Stewart and Jeanine of Osyka, MS, Albert Stewart of Summerdale, AL, and William Patrick Stewart of Magnolia, MS; one sister, Kathy Husser and Nolan of Stoney Point, LA and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. 

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11AM at Stewart Cemetery in Gillsburg, MS.

Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 5 – 2 Chronicles 7:14

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OCC Workday – Saturday

Today is a good day to pray for the Mother’s Day services in our churches.

Anna Lee

Walk in the way of love,

just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

~Ephesians 5:2~

Mrs. Mildred Birch is back at home and back connecting to Kenwood and beyond through her computer. Her faithful family is providing for her needs, but a phone call, message, card, or visit is always appreciated.

Pray for Mrs. Shirley Dick, formerly of Kentwood. She has several health issues. She fell recently and broke her him. Surgery was yesterday; it went well. Please pray for her healing now. Also, pray for her daughter, Renee, who cares for her.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is doing better. She is thankful to be off the oxygen. She and Mr. “Cete” enjoy little visits like mose homebound people do.

I received a message this morning asking us to pray for Operation Christmas Child today, the quarterly day of prayer. Pray for the needs to be known and people with hearts to fulfill the command to do missions. Pray for the children whose lives will be impacted by a box full of needs, toys, and the story of Jesus.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY (I made a mistake yesterday and gave you the Scripture for the previous day again, so today I am including Scriptures for two days, yesterday and today.)

May 3 – Ephesians 5:2

May 4 – 2 Samuel 22:28

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IMB shares Southern Baptist missions history in 57 seconds

Rev. Franklin Graham on Ukraine war: ‘Children always suffer the most during war’

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/franklin-graham-ukraine-war-children

Please take some time to read and watch these information-filled stories.

Thank-you.

Anna Lee

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 2 – Daniel 3: 17-18

Mrs. Mildred Birch is home and resting. Please keep her in your prayers.

A number of people have had various health issues lately. Pray for each need.

Pray for our country as the abortion issue makes headlines again.

Inflation has been a big issue in our country lately. For the third time in 30 years, the cost of shipping a “shoebox” has increased. I think we can all agree that is no obstacle in how our hearts feel about getting “shoeboxes” all across the world so children can learn about Jesus.

OCC workday – Saturday morning at FBC, Kentwood. Bring a snack and a friend.

Anna Lee

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.  

But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3:17-18~

I’m thankful Brenlee Strickland was baptized yesterday and Logan Strickland is being scheduled for baptism soon. God continues to work at FBC, Kentwood.

I’m also thankful we continue to have the online services for those unable to attend for various reasons. Thanks to all who are a part of this ministry.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 2 – Daniel 3: 17-18 – “I Believe”

Graduates are being recognized this month in our area churches. Be sure to share an encouraging word with them.

Baby dedications often are scheduled for Mother’s Day. This is certainly going to be a busy month.

Operation Christmas Child

We have a workday scheduled for Saturday morning. Come out and help get items ready for packing. We work until noon. Please bring a snack to share and a friend to work with us.

Samaritan’s Purse made a decision to increase the delivery fees to $10/box this year. Let’s work hard to pack each box so it will be a blessing to a boy or girl somewhere around the world. May the “shoebox” be a vital step in helping the children learn about Jesus.

The Bank Class has made $100.00 available for purchases to the shoebox ministry. They might not like to shop themselves, but they support this mission project. Thank-you for your generosity. Hopefully, some of this money will be used this week for extra items. Stay tuned….

Prayer List

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she improves and hopefully gets to come home soon.

Pray for others who have various health issues. Some of the people you might want to include are Mrs. Margaret Oliver, Mrs. Micky Cade, Mr. and Mrs. “Cete” Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. George Eddie Lee, and Bro. Joe Baugh.

Anna Lee

Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

~Exodus 23:25~

Please add MRS. MILDRED BIRCH to your prayer list. She is in North Oaks and has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

During May the focus will be “I Believe”.

May 1 – Exodus 23:25

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Samaritan’s Purse is announcing an increase in shipping fees for 2022. Each box will now cost $10.00 to mail.

Thunder and rain are rolling in. I’m going to publish this while I still have service. Have a blessed Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

~Proverbs 13:12~

JIM RABALAIS‘ surgery went well. He will have additional treatments. Please keep him in your prayers.

GLENDA HARRELL‘s continues to feel well following her pacemaker placement. Porch life was a good treatment yesterday. Keep her in your prayers.

I had two injections in my lower back yesterday. The pain management doctor gave me two days of rest instead of the usual one day. I will be enjoying some time admiring the flowers from the porch too.

Seniors

We have many graduates in our area schools on various levels. Pray for each one as they progress to the next step in their lives.

Please continue to pray for the people in Ukraine.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY.

This will end the focus on healing. Tomorrow, May 1, we will begin “I Believe”.

April 30 – Psalms 32:2

Have a great day of encouraging others and of preparing for the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. …

There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain,

for the old order of things has passed away.”

~Revelation 21:4~

I’m very thankful to report that Glenda Harrell‘s pacemaker procedure went well yesterday and that she is home and resting from “her big day”. Let’s join her in thanking God for watching over her Thursday.

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READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY – Healing

April 29 – Revelations 21:4

SEND RELIEF

The Adopting and Fostering Home Podcast

Be sure to read your personal prayer list before you pray today.

Anna Lee

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?

~Psalm 118:6~

Sometimes a verse like this is just what we need to meditate on and trust in.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

April 28 – Exodus 23:25

PRAYER LIST

Jim Rabalais – Emergency surgery last night

Andy and Betty Taylor – Continuing health issues

Margaret Oliver – Heart issues/procedures being determined

Glenda W. Harrell – Pacemaker this morning at Covington

Margaret Carter – Area Leader of OCC; Hammond area – Rotator cup surgery yesterday

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Thank-you to the City Hall Sunday School Class who donated several bags of the items we are collecting this month – soap, bandanas, bandaids, and tooth brushes. These items will be helpful in continuing work on the 400 hygiene kits we are packing.

Thank-you for praying.

Anna Lee

To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

April 28 – Exodus 23: 25

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FIRST-PERSON: Why God sent me halfway around the world to pray

This inspiring story lets us know we all can have a part. Each part is important. Each person is important.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox inside lid painting update: We now have 176 painted and ready for the next step. That’s 176 out of 400, so we still have a few more to paint. It is a labor of love! We have lots of love to share.

Thanks to those who helped us with shoebox projects on the 2nd and the 23rd. Each hand that helps is so important in the final outcome. During May, our work days will be on the 7th and the 21st. You are invited to be a part of OCC by coming and participating.

During April, our needs for shoeboxes are soap, bandaids, bandanas, and toothbrushes. We are getting to the end of the month. We still can use more of these four items.

Be an encourager today. You can be an encourager with your words and your actions (preparing food, picking up limbs, washing windows, raking leaves, replacing light bulbs, weeding a flower bed, giving someone a ride, etc.). Don’t ever think YOU are not capable of helping others.

Pray for others. You can pray on your schedule in words you choose. Fancy or formal wording is not necessary. God hears and understands. He’s pleased when we care enough about others to pray for them.

Anna Lee

“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said,

“and tell the people all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

Some of you may be interested in this link and these opportunities through SEND RELIEF. This is like our LA Baptist Disaster Relief, but on the international level.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

April 26 – Mark 5: 34

Today may be rainy, but it is always a good day to be an encourager.

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Valerie Zeringue Miller

August 27, 1956 – April 18, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at her home. She was born August 27, 1956 in St. Rose, LA and was 65 years of age. She survived by her five children, Josh Babb, Alysha Babb, Torey Miller, Warren Miller, III (Ashley), and Toby Miller; 14 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Brian, Scott, and David Zeringue. Preceded in death by husband, Warren Miller, Jr.; parents, Alvin and Gloria Zeringue; and a brother, Eric Zeringue. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

Saturday, we did not have a big turnout for our workday, but it worked out fine because of a blood drive and a wedding shower. Three activities scheduled for a Saturday! That didn’t keep us from working and getting some tasks done.

Yesterday, we had a OCC volunteer. We both went to work with Kris, working on painting and decorating inside the top of shoeboxes. We accomplished a lot. If you have time available, let us know. One or both of us may be available to meet you and get a task or two accomplished.

May Shoebox Working Days

7th – Workday for all

21st – Ladies workday

Don’t let the rain wash away the SONshine in your heart.

Anna Lee