FBC, Kentwood will celebrate 2021 graduates tomorrow. Their families will be honored with a breakfast. During morning worship (10:30), they will be recognized. Pray for these young people as they move on to the next step of their lives.
OCC Video – “Bridge City”
Prayer Focus for Today – Shoebox Packers
Pray for safety as they travel, finding the needs for their shoeboxes, good prices so more items can be purchased, funds for shopping and shipping, volunteers for projects, shipping, sorting, etc., and all the boys and girls who will receive a box this year. May each family be touched with the love of Jesus.
Please continue to pray for Michael Anthony’s sister, Jaell Miller, who is in North Oaks with Covid-pneumonia.
James Allen McGehee
March 01, 1934 – May 11, 2021
The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. Psalms 118:14 James Allen McGehee, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Summerfield Senior Living in Hammond, LA. He was born March 1, 1934 in Moline, IL and was 87 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Annie Elizabeth Kyzer McGehee; his children, Rex Hammond and wife Nina; James Alexander and wife Liz, Jane Elizabeth Jensen and husband Paul, Frances Eileen Beech and husband Russell; grandchildren Hannah Anderson and husband Luke, Becca, Courtney, Thomas, Samuel, Nathan Allen, Raymond, Nyssa and Calvin; great-grandchildren, Israel, Rohna, Ariya and Ronin. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Internment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for Israel today as they continue to be under attack.
Also, please pray for America, who also seems to be under attack from different directions.
Alan Chadwick‘s surgery went well yesterday, Please continue to pray for Alan and Kim.
Bruce Wayne Collier
December 05, 1958 – May 08, 2021
Bruce W. Collier, a resident of Greensburg, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. He was born December 5, 1958 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 62 years of age. He was a truck driver for Herring Gas for the past 7 years and he loved driving his truck. He retired from the Forensic Facilities of Jackson, LA with 31 years of service. He served the Lord at Milldale Baptist Church in Zachary, LA. God gave him a beautiful voice and he loved singing. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife, Gwen Dawson Collier of 14 years, his father and mother, Huey and Ocia Collier; only sister, Sally Curry and husband Kyle; one son, Daniel Paul and wife Toni; one daughter, Amy Tracey and husband Jason; only granddaughter, Keira 6 months old. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde Foster, Ray and Sallie Foster Milton, J. B. Collier, Calvin and Maudie Collier Allen; brother David Paul Collier; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, May 14, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Kevin Dixon and Bro. Dennis Terry. Special music by Bro. Danny Greig. Interment will be at Day’s Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Milldale Baptist Church, http://www.milldale.org, 11950 Milldale Road Zachary, LA 70791. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Meeting at FBC, Kentwood at 6:00 tonight. You have a choice between being there in person and watching online.
Today’s Prayer Focus – Let’s pray for people in our communities to not only know Jesus, but also to have a desire to share Jesus as He would have them to do.
Are your hands “willing” to help prepare to pack shoeboxes? We’ll be working in the fellowship hall on Saturday, May 22nd to do some work preparing for packing and would love to have your “willing hands” working with us. Bring a friend and a finger-food to share.
Michael Anthony called asking for prayer for his sister, Jaell Miller, from Line Creek. She has been hospitalized at North Oaks for several days with Covid-19 and was moved to ICU this morning for assistance with her breathing. Please add your prayers for her. Thanks!
“Take on an entirely new way of life—a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character in you.”
~Ephesians 4:22-24 (The Message)~
Rev. David Luce was terribly sick a week ago. Yesterday, he was able to preach. Thanking God for his watch-care and for the coming procedure.
Please pray for a friend with an unspoken request.
Today, let’s pray for students who are ending their school year. Pray their summer activities will keep them safe and allow them to grow physically, spiritually, academically, etc.
“Remember today what you have learned about the LORD through your experiences with him. ~”Deuteronomy 11:2 (GNT)~
Happy Mother’s Day to all you ladies! This holiday is my 10th one without my Momma.
Dewayne Elzey Thornton
July 28, 1956 – May 07, 2021
A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. He was born July 28, 1956 in Tylertown, MS and was 64 years of age. Dad loved watching his kids and grandkids playing ball. He was always there for the small things, He loved his family, God, and LSU Football. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Thornton; 4 sons, Joseph Thornton (Christy), Lucas Thornton (Allison), Clayton Thornton (Jessica), and Joshua Thornton (Danyelle); 2 step-daughters, Jennifer Barnett Craft and Jacquelyn Barnett;sister, Virginia Sauls; 4 brothers, Henry McKenzie (Virginia), Harold Thornton (Susan), Jimmy Thornton (Katy), and James Thornton (Gerri); sister-in-law, Francis McKenzie; grandchildren, Alayna Thornton, Alexis Thornton, Tyler Phillips, Dylan Thornton, Ava Thornton, Alayna Lynne Thornton, Dakota Thornton, Annabelle Thornton, Adelyn Thornton, Joshua Thornton, Jr., Walter Thornton, Beckett Cronk, Arianna, Kayleigh, McKenna, and Dayton. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Sarah Thornton; brother, Marion McKenzie. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jimmy Wayne Robertson
August 19, 1947 – May 07, 2021
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. He was born August 19, 1947 in Independence, LA and was 73 years of age. He is the beloved husband of Debbie Robertson; much loved father to Robin Vilardo, Stephanie Cutrer (Mark), Rhonda Payne (Robbie), April Brown (Cy), Cassy Robertson, Sidney Forrest, and Lisa Forrest; cherished paw paw of Micah, Justin, Salvador, Tyler (Kristen), Brianne, Kayla, Chasity, Zandon, Dillion, and Abby; and 9 great grandchildren; he is also survived by two sisters, Wanda Bishop and Rose Mary Miller. He was preceded in death by parents, Byron and Bertha Robertson; son, Lil Jimmy Wayne Robertson, Jr.; son-in-law; Michael Vilardo; brother, Larry Robertson; nephew, Larry Ray, Jr.; brothers, Melvin “Leo” Raymond and Clyde Goolsby. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Brandon Phillips. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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