For the grace of God has appeared
that offers salvation to all people.
~Titus 2:11~
Read the Bible in 2020 – March 4
- Numbers 2:1-3:51
- Mark 11:27-12:17
- Psalm 47:1-9
- Proverbs 10:24-25
I’ll post more this afternoon, weather permitting.
Anna Lee
Author: Anna Lee
Tuesday Addition
Andy and Betty Taylor make many hospital/doctor each month. Today is one of those days. Pray for them, please.
Nikki and Wendell Rhodus are the proud parents of Arial James Rhodus who was born yesterday. She weighed 7 lb. 11 oz. and was born at 12:37 P.M. We all look forward to seeing this young lady and getting to know her so we can help spoil her.
Tuesday
“A word of encouragement does wonders!”
~Proverbs 12:25 TLB~
Smiley Conerly is at home and doing well. He’s enjoying being there and is very thankful.
Robin Alford was not ready for surgery yesterday, so it has been postponed for a week. Thank God for family help and working from home.
Mrs. Mildred Birch will be undergoing a medical test in Baton Rouge today that will determine if she needs surgery. Please pray for her. She’s very nervous about this surgery.
Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Day 3
KIRK & KAREN KIRKLAND: PLANTING TOGETHER
https://www.anniearmstrong.com/kirkland/
Read the Bible in 2020 – March 3
- Leviticus 27:14- Numbers 1:54
- Mark 11:1-26
- Psalm 46:1-11
- Proverbs 10:23
Sunday, we have another time change. We will move our clocks forward and lose an hour. Mark your calendars and plan your day accordingly.
Prayer has an impact on the lives of anyone who is prayed for. David and I can surely attest to that.
Anna Lee
Monday Obituaries
Donald William Alford
September 22, 1941 – March 01, 2020
Summing up a mans life in a short notice for a newspaper is difficult for most but for a man like Donald “Red” Alford it is almost impossible. A father, husband, brother, friend, grandfather and even great-grandfather that believed in God first and family second. Family, whether by blood or choice, comes first. Serve the Lord, honor your family, be kind to strangers and always leave with the option to return. Never burn a bridge, try everything, learn how to do everything, because he wasn’t going to do it for you. Fake it until you make it, make a decision and stick to it. You will have learned a lesson either way. You always knew where you stood with him by how hard of a time he gave you. He was never fake. And the most important, yet maddening, lesson he taught all of us is “can’t never could.” Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” We will miss him more than we can even imagine right now. His hope and wish would be for everybody that he knew to know their future as sure as he knew his. Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Donald “Red” Alford, a resident of Angie, LA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. He was born September 22, 1941 in Roseland, LA and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Angela Hutton Secott Alford; 3 children, Janet A. Melancon and husband, Howard, John “Willie” Alford and wife, Cyndi, and Julia Sumrall and husband, Keith; 5 grandchildren, Harley Wood, Brady Melancon, Colby Alford, Craig Alford, and Mikey Sumrall; great-granddaughter, Hunter Lynne Wood; sister, Bonnie Newman; brother, David Alford and wife, Anna Lee; sister-in-law, Janie Alford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his first wife, and loving mother to his kids, Marylin “Midge” Dykes Alford; brother, Jimmy Alford; and brother-in-law, Harold Newman. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Please consider making a donation to a charity that was close to his heart. Truth in Nature is a ministry for boys of single parents to help raise them as Christian men. https://truthinnature.org/donate/. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Dennis Michael Bel
June 05, 1952 – March 01, 2020
A resident of Amite passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. He was born June 5, 1952 in Baton Rougeand was 67 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his 2 sons, Clayton Bel and wife, Courtney, and Christopher Bel and wife, Ashley; grandchildren, Hunter Bel, Abigail Bel, Fysher Bel, Brielle Bel, Christopher DuPont, Gabrielle Lorio, Patrick Ryan Bel, Katelyn Bel, Alayna Bel, and Alexis Bel; great-granddaughter, Raelynn Jackson; 2 brothers, Keith Bel and wife, Patti, and Conrad Bel and wife, Bonnie; 3 sisters, Sherry Bel Soileau and husband, Wayne, Mary Kay Bel Misita and husband, Doug, and Lisa Bel Berthelot and husband, Craig; daughter-in-law, Brandy Kay Bel; special family member, Claire Bel; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Noma Jean Bel; son, Geoffrey Bel. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
THIS IS NOT Carolyn and Joe from Roseland.
Carolyn Furca Kleinpeter
July 20, 2019
She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Lucille Furca, sisters Doris and Jimmie, and brother Kenneth. Carolyn is survived by Joseph, her husband of nearly 54 years, three children and six grandchildren: Shawn (Tara), Emmi and Ava of Mobile, AL; Shane (Sarah), Lena and Lawson now residing in Helsinki, Finland; and Shannon (Tom Webb), Benjamin and Abraham of West Grove, PA. She is also survived by sisters Catherine (E.J. Pittman), Lottie (Colin Keleher), and Jane (James Aswell) and brother Raymond (Mary), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carolyn graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1966 with a degree in home economics with a concentration in nutrition. While Joe was in graduate school at Tulane, she worked as an interior decorator at the iconic Maison Blanche department store on Canal Street in New Orleans and later as a research nutritionist for Tulane Medical School. The couple made their first home in 1968 in Ponca City, OK where Joe began a career with Conoco, and she took graduate courses at nearby Oklahoma State University. Their three children were born in Ponca City, and Carolyn was active in numerous civic and neighborhood activities.
Carolyn strongly supported Joe’s career as the family moved from Ponca City to Glenrothes, Scotland, McMurray, PA, Grand Junction, CO, New Canaan, CT, and finally to Chadds Ford, PA in 1982. In each location, Carolyn quickly set up a new home, became active in school and neighborhood organizations and made many friends. Her culinary skills, arts and crafts talent, gardening and organizing capabilities led friends to call her “the Martha Stewart of Chadds Ford.” She was an avid tennis player and an ardent collector of fine things.
Carolyn was always a striver and an achiever. At Hammond High School, she was in the National Honor Society and at Southeastern Louisiana University she was an honor student, head majorette of the marching band, an active member of the Wesley Foundation, a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and was the Sigma Tau Gamma White Rose Sweetheart. She was runner-up and Miss Congeniality in the 1963 Miss Tangipahoa Parish Beauty Contest.
In 2004, Carolyn established an endowed scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences at Southeastern Louisiana University to help deserving students from Hammond or other high schools in Tangipahoa Parish. Since then, more than 50 students have received financial aid from Carolyn’s scholarship. In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to The Carolyn Furca Kleinpeter Scholarship, Southeastern Foundation, SLU 10703, Hammond, LA 70402.
Graveside burial services are being handled by McKbeely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood. A reception and celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held at Blythewood Plantation in Amite following the graveside services.
Monday
“Keep company with him and learn a life of love.
Observe how Christ loved us.
His love was not cautious but extravagant.
He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us.
Love like that.”
~Ephesians 5:2 The Message~
Smiley Conerly got to spend some time at home this weekend. It may sound like a small thing, but to Smiley and Carol Jean it was huge. Thank God for everyday blessings.
Pray for Kristi Alford’s family as they celebrate her life, including her strong faith, today.
Pray for Donald Alford’s family as they make arrangements this morning for his services.
Annie Armstrong Day 2
CREATING UNITY IN DIVERSITY
Read the Bible in 2020 – March 2
- Leviticus 25:47-27:13
- Mark 10:32-52
- Psalm 45:1-17
- Proverbs 10:22
Don’t forget the Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting today at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.
Sunday Addition
David’s brother, Donald Alford, passed away this morning. Please be in prayer for his sweet family to continue to find peace and comfort. I have been so amazed to see how well ALL his family worked together to meet his every need. He was loved here on earth and celebrated his first Sunday in heaven with some family and friends who were there to meet him.
Lord’s Day
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Against such things there is no law.
~Galatians 5:22-23~
It’s time for Wendell and Nikki Rhodus’ baby girl to be born. If she doesn’t make her arrival by this afternoon, they will be admitted to the hospital for delivery tomorrow. The baby will be born in McComb. Send Wendell and Nikki works of encouragement today.
Don’t forget the associational WMU meeting tomorrow morning at FBC, Greensburg. It begins at 10 A.M.
Read the Bible in 2020 – March 1
- Leviticus 24:1-25:46
- Mark 10:13-31
- Psalm 44:9-26
- Proverbs 10:20-21
2020 Annie Armstrong Louisiana Missions for North America
Day 1
When Dave and Mary Elliff left Arkansas, they left family and familiar culture to plant a new church in the Pacific Northwest.
“In the South, we have the Bible Belt. In Seattle, people call Roosevelt, the neighborhood where we’re planting, the Metaphysical Belt. 96% of the people here don’t attend an evangelical church,” says Dave. “It’s really well-known for New Age and Eastern religion.”
96% of the people here don’t attend an evangelical church.
The Elliffs launched Roots Community Church with just one other couple. They soon formed a core group through community outreach and by recruiting others who felt called to serve in Seattle.
“We started Roots Church in 2016. Since then, we’ve had to move three times because we keep outgrowing our space. That’s a good problem to have. Now, we have almost a hundred people who are a part of our church,” says Mary.
Prayer Request
- For strength for the team as they work in a challenging,
unreached community. - For hearts to be prepared for the gospel in Roosevelt.
Have a blessed Lord’s Day.
Anna Lee
Saturday Addition
Kristi Alford
October 22, 1970 – February 28, 2020
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
Kristi Alford went to her eternal home on Friday morning, February 28, 2020 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center after a lengthy battle with leiomyosarcoma cancer. She was born on October 22, 1970 at Pike Hospital in Kentwood and was 49 years old. Kristi was the loving wife of Jeremy Alford. She resided in Chesbrough Community where she taught for many years at Sumner High School. She was an active member of East Fork Baptist Church. Kristi was a special person. She always had a smile despite her health issues for the last few years. She always wanted to share her faith in the Lord with everyone she met. She was always willing to help and dearly loved her family, friends, and students she taught thru the years. In addition to her husband, Jeremy, she is survived by one daughter, Logan Bales; two sons, Noah Bales and Eli Alford; one sister, Kim Gilliland and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Gilliland; mother, Sue H. Schexnayder and step-father, Johnny Schexnayder; father, Gilbert Graham and step-mother, Dorothy Graham; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tim and Charlotte Alford; brother-in-law, Jesse Alford and wife, Molly; sister-in-law, Carrie Dunn and husband, Joe; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Harmon and Delcie Hyde; paternal grandparents, Clayton and Ophia Graham; and an aunt, Ann Walters. Visitation will be at East Fork Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday and from 8:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Monday, March 2, 2020. Services conducted by Revs. Randal Camardelle, Brock Burch and Tom Descant. Interment will be in Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. Pallbearers will be Sam Gilliland, Jordi Gilliland, Jered Gilliland, Charlie Dykes, Caleb Dykes and Brady Milton. In lieu of flowers, friends may give to St. Jude or a charity of their choice. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http:\\www.mckneelys.com.
“No matter what I say,
what I believe,
and what I do,
I’m bankrupt without love.”
~1 Corinthians 13:3 The Message~
Thankfully, Paul Morgan will be going home today, more than two weeks following his heart attack. Pray for Sandy and Zach as they assist him at home for a while.
Kristy Alford passed away. She fought a long, hard battle! I’ll post arrangements when they are available. Please pray for her family and many friends. She will be greatly missed by many people.
Read the Bible in 2020 – February 29
There is no assigned reading for today because the 29th of February only come once every four years. Use this day to read something you choose.
Last week, as I went about my daily life, I had the opportunity to tell three people about Operation Christmas Child and how it impacts so many children and families for Jesus. At Ochsner, I always speak to one lady and ask about her weekend. Then, she asked about mine. I told her I spent a portion of my weekend on Operation Christmas Child. She didn’t know about OCC. I explained it was a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. She had not heard about that either. I began to explain that when a man said he knew. He and his wife are both fighting serious illnesses. After the big flood in Livingston Parish, Samaritan’s Purse rebuilt his home. God had the right person walk up and share his personal experience. She was impressed! I can hardly wait to see her Monday. I will be taking her some literature from Samaritan’s purse. That was the first opportunity. I had two other wonderful opportunities to share this week. God blessed me with these opportunities. I look forward to the opportunities he has for me this week.
Yesterday, my sister, Julie, delivered 250 beautiful t-shirts and a number of beautiful owls she lovingly made to add to our OCC collection. I would love to show them to you. Thank-you, Julie, for sharing your wonderful talents with the children who will receive your gifts.
In closing, I want to share this quote that I saw yesterday. I don’t know who to credit for it, but is is not original to me. Thought the days we, and many of you, have faced lately, this is a reminder many people need to hear.
“Nothing you face today is out of God’s control. Trust Him!
Anna Lee
Friday
“If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . . all that matters is your faith that makes you love others.”
~Galatians 5:6 CEV~
Read the Bible in 2020 – February 28
- Leviticus 22:17-23:44
- Mark 9:30-10:12
- Psalm 44:1-8
- Proverbs 10:19
- Remember you can have these Scriptures read to you at OneYearBibleOnline.com.
Don’t forget the Open House at the new Hope Center just south of the curve in Roseland. The open house today is at 5:45. I hope to see you there.
The parents of the children of FBC, Kentwood are planning a church cookbook to raise some money for camp for the boys and girls this summer. Your recipes can be turned in at the church. I hope to find some time before Sunday to get some together for them and hope you will be doing the same. To make it super easy, you can use your phone to take a picture of the recipes and send it to one of the mothers. Let me know if you need more information on who to contact.
Don’t forget the WMU meeting at Greensburg Monday morning at 10 A.M.
Say special prayers today for Kristi Alford and for Donald Alford and their families. Thanks!
My sister and a friend are delivering 250 t-shirts for OCC today. I am thrilled for Julie’s support and for the shirts that will bless many young lives. She has enjoyed making the shirts extra special.
What are you planning to do today to impact the lives of others? I can always give you some ideas for OCC purchases or crafts.
Anna Lee
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