Author: Anna Lee

Friday

“Remember this:

Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 

~2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV~

 

 

 

Pray for our grandson, Miles as he prepares to leave Monday to serve in the air force.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Donald Alford.  Today could possible be the day he gets his first radiation treatment.  Pray for his wife and children as they faithful stick with him during this difficult time.

 

 

 

Every time I work on the donations for Operation Christmas Child, I think of the link between two people, the person who donates and the person who will receive the items in the shoeboxes.  They will probably never meet, but one knows Jesus and hopefully the other one will know Him soon.  Thank-you to all who have given during January.  Now, it’s on to February.  Below you will find the items we suggest you donate at FBC, Kentwood during February.

Operation Christmas Child, February 2020

Nursery & Preschool Bandaids
Grades 1-5 Pencil sharpeners (Dollar Tree)
Youth  Small cars
College and Career Plastic animals, large  (Dollar Tree)
Gateway Boy’s underwear (Size 2-16) 
Joy, Friendship Circle. & Bank Batteries (AAA)
New Creations & Renewal $1.00 solar calculators
Rebekah & Seekers Spoons for eating, not cooking
City Hall & Faithful Ziplock bags
Staff “Barbies” (Dollar Tree)

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 31

  • Exodus 12:14-13:16
  • Matthew 20:29-21:22
  • Psalm 25:16-22
  • Proverbs 6:12-15

 

 

It’s hard to believe January. 2020 is ending today.  Let’s end the month doing something that is meaningful to others, not just ourselves!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The LORD is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

~Exodus 15:2~

 

 

 

We were able to visit with Chuck and Mary Ellen Brister yesterday while we were visiting David’s brother, Donald, and his family yesterday.  Please pray for both families.

 

 

 

Please pray for David’s sister, Bonnie, and her family as they prepare for Harold Newman’s services.

 

 

 

William Frederick “Freddie” Carter

March 01, 1936 – January 29, 2020

William Frederick “Freddie” Carter passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 after losing his courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 1, 1936 in the beautiful hills of St. Helena Parish where he was raised, made his life, and raised his family. He only left the farm a few years to serve his country as a US Marine, an honor he was extremely proud of. He was an insurance salesman for almost 60 years and a real estate agent and appraiser. However, he always considered himself a farmer, for he was happiest there. He is survived by his wife and “best girlfriend” of 57 ½ years, Glancy Palmer “Tiny” Carter; son, William Matthews “Matt” Carter (Kenya); daughters, Amy Lynn Carter and Cindy Ann Carter; granddaughter, Emma Lea Carter; and grandson, William Seth Carter. Preceded in death by his parents , Prentiss Henson Carter, Sr. and Rebecca Matthews Carter; brother, Prentiss Henson Carter, Jr.; and sister, Betty Jo Carter Koger. Freddie was proud of his many accomplishments, especially his hunting trophies that he gathered around the world. However, he was most proud of his children. Freddie was an integral part of the Greensburg Community where he served on many boards and organizations as well as a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Interment will follow in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 30

  • Exodus 10:1-12:13
  • Matthew 20:1-28
  • Psalm 25:1-15
  • Proverbs 6:6-11

 

 

Thanks for checking and and praying today.  Prayers mean so much!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:

‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.

~Zechariah 4:6~

 

 

 

 

My sister’s surgery went well.  She’s home and ready to heal.  Please continue to pray for Julie Smith Eudy.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Kristi Alford, Chuck Brister and Donald Alford.  Pray also for their families.

 

 

 

Terry Gray Voight

September 22, 1934 – January 27, 2020

“Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Matthew 25:21

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home. She was born September 22, 1934 in Amite, LA and was 85 years of age. She retired fom the State of Louisiana after 33 years and performed volunteer work after retirement. She won numerous awards for her volunteer service and was an advocate for child literacy in our community, parish, and state and was a former Girl Scout leader and 4-H leader. She is survived by son, Weston Voight of Amite; daughter, Kimberly Pinion and husband, Jeffery, of Amite; grandchildren, Brandon Voight and wife, Lauren, Crystal Alexander and husband, Wendell, Todd Voight and wife, Georgette, Whitney Guitrau and husband, Dustin, Jaci Dinger and husband, Marion; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Lee Gray and wife, Patsy; sister, Vera Brennan and husband, Paul, of Kingston, NY; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis Voight; mother, Norma L. Davis; father, Henry Gray; daughter-in-law, Catherine “Lalou” Voight; grandson, Stephen L. Voight; sister, Mary Ellen Davis; 2 brothers, Bert and Jack Gray; step-parents, Ernest Davis and Pat Gray; in laws, C.Y. and Aurie Belle Voight. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Paul Brennan. Interment Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite, LA. Special thanks to Modern Hospice, Runekia Bran and Natasha Barnes. In lieu of flowers donations may be made CYE c/o Justin Simmons, P.O. Box 411 Glenmora, LA 71433. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 29

  • Exodus 8:1-9:35
  • Matthew 19:13-30
  • Psalm 24:1-10
  • Proverbs 6:1-5

 

 

 

We had a number of items turned in at church Sunday for Operation Christmas Child.  They have all been opened and grouped for shoeboxes.  Lots of love is going into the shoeboxes.  David and I are dedicated to/addicted to shopping, organizing, and packing for them.

I love to tell about shoeboxes and do “shoebox show and tell”.  Pray with me as I consider how to best spread the word about the shoebox ministry.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” 

~Romans 14:12 NIV~

 

 

 

Julie, my sister, did well with surgery.  She stayed overnight and will be going home today.  Please continue to pray for her as she recovers.

 

 

 

Donald, David’s brother, and family will meet with an oncologist today and learn about upcoming treatment.

 

 

 

David‘s blood level was 9.7 yesterday.  We were thrilled for his improvement.  After getting his Procrit injection, he was given saline.  David is amazing everyone when they see him walking without a walker or a cane.  He is so much stronger and very careful.  Thank-you for your many prayers for him.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly had his first treatment in Hattiesburg yesterday.  Please continue to pray for him and Carol Jean.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon.  They have fared well during the winter months.  The cardiologist doesn’t need to see them for the next three months.  They are amazing!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 28

  • Exodus 5:22-7:25
  • Matthew 18:21-19:12
  • Psalm 23:1-6
  • Proverbs 5:22-23

 

 

If you have any requests or updates to share, please click “connect” and write me a message.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Trust in your money and down you go!

Trust in God and flourish as a tree!” 

~Proverbs 11:28 TLB~

 

 

 

Julie Smith Eudy, my sister, is having surgery midmorning today at Ochsner on Jefferson.  Please pray for her today and during her recover during the coming weeks.

 

 

 

 

Pray request sent by Lois Pittman: Donna Manning & Kelsey Schillings

 Donna is my niece, lives in Mt.Hermon,she has health problems,Kelsey has been in Tulane since last Sun.,she is on a feeding tube right now ,please put them both on the prayer link,thank you,she also lives inMt.Hermon

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – We are almost at the end of our first month of church-wide collection by Sunday School classes for OCC.  FBC, Kentwood has continued to prove how generous they are when it comes to missions.  Thanks to the OCC team of Frank Fowler, Beth Lee, and Wanda Smith for helping to get the message out to the classes.   Looking ahead, what a joy it will be for many children to open the shoeboxes that you helped send at the end of this year.  Thank you for your love for missions.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 27

  •  Exodus 4:1-5:21
  • Matthew 18:1-20
  • Psalm 22:19-31
  • Proverbs 5:15-21

 

 

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

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

If you have some time to dedicate to working on OCC, please let me know.  You can even get a friend or two to come with you.  Come learn what goes on “behind the scenes” and receive a great blessing as you work and consider all the hands that help to get our boxes to the children each year.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8~

 

Marion Antoinette “Doll” Gray Willson

July 09, 1936 – January 24, 2020

A life-long resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born July 9, 1936 in Kentwood and was 83 years of age. She was a retired dairy farmer and a member of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Paul Willson and wife, Mary Ann, Kentwood and Jimmy Willson and wife, Laurie, Houston, TX; daughter, Tracy Willson Desselles and husband, Gary, Abita Springs; 7 grandchildren, Jim Willson, J.J. Willson, Adam Willson and his wife, Lori, Bracy Willson Pinegar and husband, Jeff, Cristen Willson Blades and her husband, Landon, Colby Desselles and Bailey Desselles; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Nancy Birch and husband, Ladell, and Peggy Varnado and husband, Dr. Jimmie W. Varnado; 2 sisters-in-law, Kay Gray and Toni Gray; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Willson; parents, James and Nettie Gray; sister, Velma Georgia Gray; 5 brothers, James Hulon Gray and wife, Minette, Huey Gray and wife, Dorothy, Leahman Gray,  Philip Gray, and James Monroe Gray. A graveside service will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge, LA at 1:00PM on Monday, January 27, 2020 conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 26

  • Exodus 2:11-3:22
  • Matthew 17:10-27
  • Psalm 22:1-18
  • Proverbs 5:7-14

 

 

David and I had a good week with OCC.  Today, we are announcing what the classes at our church are purchasing for February.  If you are not finished shopping for January, it is never too late.

 

 

 

 Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit this morning at 8 A.M.  Enjoy the fellowship and food.  Contribute to a need in the community chosen by a team of ladies who are always alert to needs and have a heart to help out.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16~

 

 

 

David’s brother-in-law

Harold Benton Newman

  • June 5, 1933 – January 20, 2020
  • Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
  • Harold Benton Newman
  • Harold Benton Newman, originally of Hammond, LA, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, at the age of 86. He was born June 5, 1933, to the late Shelby and Anita Newman. He was a resident of Mississippi for the past 33 years.
    Harold is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bonnie Alford Newman; brothers Shelby William (Bill) Newman, Glenn Earl Newman, and Rudolph Paul (Rudy) Newman, sister Joyce Love Newman, children Harold Keith Newman, Sharon Kay Newman Ott (Mike), and Matthew Eric Newman (Susan); grandchildren Becky, Christina, Bryan, Miranda, Mikayla, and Kaylen; and 6 great-grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Ann Newman Mulkey and Elsie Jean Newman Smith, and daughter Diana Sue Newman Brown.
    Harold was a veteran of the Army National Guard, and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation (Highway Department). He was an animal lover, an avid outdoorsman, and a life-long fisherman.
    Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in Harold’s honor at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Louisiana, on February 1, 2020, from 11 am to 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, and to honor Harold’s love for animals, the family asks you make a donation to Raven Woods Animal Sanctuary in Arcola, Louisiana or Tangi Humane Society in Hammond, Louisiana.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 25

  • Genesis 50:1 – Exodus 2:10
  • Matthew 16:13-17:9
  • Psalm 21:1-13
  • Proverbs 5:1-6

 

 

I have been crafting for OCC.  It has been a real joy!  If you like to craft and know the value of OCC, you may want to get with me for some joint projects.  If you are shopping monthly, you will realize the first month is ending.  Are you pleased with what you purchased or crafted in January?  Stay tuned for our February needs….

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak

~Isaiah 40:29~

 

 

David’s brother, Donald,  and his family need additional prayers.  They will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

Leon Marcus

October 23, 1950 – January 22, 2020

Leon Marcus, Jr., 69, of Independence, LA, passed from this life on January 22, 2020.  He was born on October 23, 1950, in Independence, LA, to Leon and Dorothy Marcus. He was a member of Arcola First Baptist Church; served his country in the US Air Force; enjoyed spreading God’s love, and was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather.

Proceeding him in death was his father, sister, and Grandbaby Bigner.

Survivors are his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Jo Marcus; his mother, Dorothy Marcus; his son, Chris (Janel); daughters, Sandra (Gary Bigner), Amanda (Andy); brother, David Marcus (Faye); sisters, Ida (Abe Kyzar), Patricia (Richard Dickerson); grandchildren Makenna, Taylor, Gary, Jamie, Brayden; great granddaughter, Jaedyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Arcola First Baptist Church in Arcola, LA, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM with burial following in the Arcola First Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leon Marcus’ name may be made to: Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 24

  • Genesis 48:1-49:33
  • Matthew 15:29-16:12
  • Psalm 20:1-9
  • Proverbs 4:20-27

 

 

What this day has in store for us today, we do not know.  A more important question is “What do we have planned for this day?”  Let’s make this day count!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

 

 

Update on Irene Lascaro from Linda Hendry

Irene broke her hip for the third time. It is broken in two places. The miracle is that she does not have to have surgery. Just extensive rehab, Already up walking. Thank you for the prayers.

 

 

 

Christian Ratliff is home.  Pray for him and his family as they make adjustments at home.  Thank God for his good care at the hospital and for all those who have helped the family while Christian was hospitalized in Baton Rouge.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 21, for mistake I made yesterday.

  • Genesis 42:18-43:34
  • Matthew 13:47-14:12
  • Psalm 18:16-36
  • Proverbs 4:7-10

 

 

January Bible Study at New Zion was wonderful.  We attended all four nights and heard the introduction at FBC,K last Wednesday.  Bro. Darrell did a great job and managed to get people involved in discussions at each table.  We loved seeing our New Zion friends and spending the time with them studying God’s Word.

 

 

 

Baptist Press –http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit Sunday morning at 8 A.M.  The food and fellowship is always good.  The cause is worthy.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for those who have been on our prayer list lately and for those I did not list too.

Anna Lee