Monday

“Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people . . ..

Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the LORD, and they study it day and night.”

~Psalm 1:1-2 (GNT)~

Our church family is happy for the arrival of Renee Josette Cerise. She weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce and was 19.5 inches long. Our church family may think of this child as the great granddaughter of George and Alice Faye Lee and the granddaughter of Brian and Lisa Piner. One day when the Covid -19 virus is over, we will get to meet this precious gift from God at church.

Juanita “Nita” Russell Miller was diagnosed with the Covid – 19 virus yesterday. Although Faibra Cade is not her only child, many of you may relate to “Nita” this way. “Nita” is also J..C. Miller’s step-mother and a precious lady of 94. Please be in prayer for this sweet lady.

Eula Lee “Tullie” Cain Dean

November 22, 1932 – April 18, 2020

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born January 22, 1932 in Kentwood and was 88 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Pascal J. Dean, Jr. and Michael B. Dean, Sr. and wife, Samantha; 2 step-daughters, Priscilla Lynch and husband, Richard, and Ora Ellen Nunnery; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Pascal “Pat” Dean, Sr.; parents, James David Cain, Sr. and Susie Easley Cain; sister, Mary Nell Woodard and husband, Virgil; brother, James David “Joe” Cain, Jr. and wife, Martha; grandson, Braden M. Cutrer; and niece, Patricia Woodard Lester. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Michael Dean, Jr., Matthew David Dean, Patrick Ty Dean, James Dedric Cutrer, Jr., Phillip Hunter Cutrer, and Samuel James Woodard. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 20

Joshua 21:1-22:20
Luke 20:1-26
Psalm 89:1-13
Proverbs 13:15-16

I hope everyone is safe and had minimal damage from the bad weather we had last night.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Every word of God is flawless.”

~Proverbs 30:5 (NIV)~

A baby needs many things to grow, but the most obvious requirement is nourishment. You can hold, rock, and sing to a baby—but without milk, the baby won’t grow.

Our hearts are the same way. To grow spiritually, we need spiritual food. We get that from the Bible, God’s Word.

Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that you may grow up into your salvation”.

~1 Peter 2:2~

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 19

Joshua 19:1-20:9
Luke 19:28-48
Psalm 88:1-18
Proverbs 13:12-14

Today’s service on FB – Kentwood First Baptist Church – 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.

Many other churches have services too. Check them out.

Corona Virus – Pray people will stick with following the rules!

Stay home except for ESSENTIAL trip for food, medicine, and doctors.
Don’t have company in your home.
Keep a 6 ft. distance between people.
Wear masks when in public.
Wear gloves for pumping gas, using ATM, etc.
Get out and get some sunshine.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
No groups of more than 10 people.

Keep praying!

Anna Lee

Saturday

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

~Colossians 2:6-7~

Buddy Morris got home from North Oaks yesterday. Please continue to pray for him and his family.

One of my first cousins who has Huntington Disease has been having a difficult time lately. He is hospitalized in NE Louisiana because of an infection, but five of his six children live in Texas. Pray for Scott Tolleson and his family.

Plan today what church service or services you want to watch tomorrow. There are many available in our area and across the country. I been watching some local, and not so local, services. When I start a new one, David usually recognizes the voice and joins me.

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 18

Joshua 16:1-18:28
Luke 19:1-27
Psalm 87:1-7
Proverbs 13:11

Did you do something to bless someone yesterday? Who will you bless today?

Anna Lee

Friday

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

~Isaiah 1:18~

Bro. Tom Higginbotham is progressing nicely at home. One of his daughters is a nurse who can help some with his care. While at home, on limited activity, Bro. Tom is able to contact the hospice families he works with. God continues to bless him, even in difficult times.

Buddy Morris continues to be at North Oaks. Eleanor says he is getting good care. Pray for his healing during this time.’

The Hope Center, in the big curve south of Roseland, is now open in their new location and is ready to accept donations again. They look forward to showing you their new facilities. These “stay at home days” are good days for cleaning out some of our abundance and sharing it with others.

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 17

Joshua 15:1-63
Luke 18:18-43
Psalm 86:1-17
Proverbs 13:9-10

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Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

~Matthew 7:24 (NIV)~

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 16

Joshua 13:1-14:15
Luke 18:1-17
Psalm 85:1-13
Proverbs 13:7-8

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Sarah Rebecca “Becky” Davis

April 02, 1944 – April 14, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born April 2, 1944 in Roseland, LA and was 76 years of age. She is survived by husband, Charles Davis; 2 sons, David Davis, Jr. and wife, Katie, and Russell Davis; 1 daughter, Sarah Davis Pugrant and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Ken Harrison, Rusty Davis, Aaron Davis, Rebecca Davis, Katherine Davis, Charlie Harrison, Brennan Davis, Liza Harrison, Samantha Davis, and Jake Davis; great-grandson, Sawyer Davis; brother, Charles “Sonny” Russell; sister, Bonnie Hardy. Preceded in death by parents, Charles L. Russell and Nettie Pevey Russell; 3 sisters, Jackie Ricks, June Graves and Jean Russell. Services will be held privately. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please continue to pray for those with the Covid – 19 virus. Even though most people survive, it is not a pleasant experience. I pray for people to continue following the rules.

Stay home unless absolutely necessary.
Wear a mask when you leave home.
Wash your hands for 20 seconds frequently.
Our son urged us to add a 4th rule. Wear medical gloves while pumping gas, using the ATM, pushing a grocery cart, etc.

Continue to make contacts with others to see if they have any needs you can help with.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;

~John 11:25~

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 15

Joshua 11:1-12:24
Luke 17:11-37
Psalm 84:1-12
Proverbs 13:5-6

Prayer meeting at FBC, Kentwood will be broadcast live on Facebook and You-Tube at 6 P.M. tonight.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Ellen Morris vande Vuss added to her dad’s Caring Bridge page.

Caring Bridge – Buddy Morris

David and I have been officially quarantined by our daughter for five weeks. No one, but the home health nurse, has been in our house during that time. There have been a few people here who stayed at a distance outside. I feel like we will self-quarantine for a while when the rules loosen us. So far, so good! Thank-you, God!

Gladys Lee Bennett Burton

August 26, 1931 – April 13, 2020

Gladys Lee Bennett Burton a resident of Summit, MS, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020.She was born August 26, 1931 in Amite, LA and was 88 years of age. She was an employee of B.C. Roger’s as a QC Supervisor in McComb, Ms. and later on retired and started sitting with elderly. She loved family get togethers and loved cooking for all. She enjoyed playing with her grand children and great- grandchildren. Special thanks to St, Luke Home Health and Hospice and a very special thanks to Shalanda Smith her sitter of McComb, MS. Who was always just a phone call away. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Daily of Greensburg, LA and Vickie Stogner of McComb, MS; 3 grandchildren, Tanya McDavid(Adam) of Hutto, Tx, Lindsey Aguila(Juan) of Huntsville, AL and Tommy Ballard of Amite, LA; 6 great- grandchildren, Savannah Ballard, Chase Ballard, Jonah and Jacob McDavid and Conner and Cameron Aguila. Preceded in death by one son, Dennis Eugene McAlister; mother, Emma Bennett; father, Edmore Bennett; husband, John Burton; sisters, Lula Smith ,Clara Granger, Nellie Goldmon, Emily Miller, Vergie Brasse and Lena Westmoreland; brother, Homer Bennett. Services will be private. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The Covid-19 virus is not finished in our area. Take precautions. Stay home.

There’s much to pray about today, as any other day.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Buddy Morris is not going to be coming home today. The doctors have decided to do some other things first. Pray for Buddy, Eleanor, and Ellen. In the midst of this pandemic, a hospital stay is more difficult for everyone than it usually is!

Tuesday

My mouse battery chose a bad time to need recharging.

“Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.”

~James 1:23-24 (NIV)~

Not your normal VBS or SS memory verse! It does speak to us though.

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 14

Joshua 9:3-10:43
Luke 16:19-17:10
Psalm 83:1-18
Proverbs 13:4

Pray for people to follow the health rules of staying home, no groups greater than 10, and thoroughly washing hands frequently during the day.

Pray for Eleanor and Buddy Morris. Buddy is scheduled to come home if he had a good night last night following a procedure yesterday.

I’m going to charge both the mouse and the keyboard today/now.

Anna Lee

Monday

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

~1 Peter 1:3~

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 13

Joshua 7:16-9:2
Luke 16:1-18
Psalm 82:1-8
Proverbs 13:2-3

Baptist Press –http://www.bpnews.net/

Buddy Morris is back in North Oaks. We was admitted yesterday afternoon. Please pray for Buddy and Eleanor. Also, please pray for the staff who are working with Buddy.

No matter how many Easter services you watched, there’s always a few more online and waiting for you. Many of us enjoy seeing the services from former pastors or churches where our family member attend. We even watch Franklin Graham speaking from city park in NYC. They are there for us today or any other day. They bless my heart.

Pray for the many who had wind or tornado damage. Also 12 lives were lost, Pray for the families. Pray also for those who will face the storm as it continues to move across our country.

Please continue to pray for the many who are sick in our area. Some are in the hospital, but many are at home.

Thank God for watching over us each day. I love to read stories of lives that are saved and God receiving the credit.

I know many people who always talked about having time to stay at home. Now that most of us are quarantined, that doesn’t seem the same. Be careful what you ask for.

Anna Lee

Easter

“He is not here; he has risen!”

~Luke 24:6-7~

My favorite Easter hymn has always been “Christ arose!”

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 12

Joshua 5:1-7:15
Luke 15:1-32
Psalm 81:1-16
Proverbs 13:1

Most of our area churches are now broadcasting services one way or the other now. Many will be observing the Lord’s Supper today. Take this opportunity to watch/participate in several services. Happy Easter!

If you have heard too much about the pandemic, follow the rules for staying home, practice safe distancing, and wash your hands frequently. You might also want to remember this fact: 98.5 % of the people who get the virus survive. There is no need to panic!

The weather may be an issue for most of the day today. If you do not have power or internet service when you want to watch a service, it will probably be available later. We are possibly going to get heavy wind and heavy thunderstorms. Stay home and be safe from the weather too today.

Focus on Jesus today. We all know we have worship opportunities. We can read our Bibles and pray at any time.

Secondly, focus on others today. What can you do from your home to check on someone in their home?

Even though today may have some challenges, repeat after me: GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL! Believe it!

Anna Lee