Prayer Focus:

Let’s pray for those who had damage from the tornadoes locally and across the South. At this time, authorities say the death total is 35. None of those are Kentwood.

While we are focused on the tornado, others in our country are focussed on fires, dust storms, etc. There are many victims to be prayed for. Thankfully, God is able to help those who have all these needs at the same time. What a mighty, loving, and caring God!

Daily Bible Reading

• Monday, March 17
• II Timothy 1-4

Other Prayer Needs

• Alcyon Hayden – emergency surgery recovery
• Connie Labarbara – Amite
• Family of Joe Easley – New Zion area, No obituary at this time
• Rachel Buckley – recovery from surgery
• Toni Holland – recovery from surgery
• Ferrie Gene Blackmon – recent falls
• Gerald Griffith – St. Tammany Hospital
• Victims of tornadoes
• Residents of nursing homes
• Homebound folks
• Kenneth and Yvonne Birch were able to be back at church following their recent accident. Please continue to pray for them.

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Tornadoes, wildfires, blinding dust sweep across U.S. as massive storm leaves at least 35 dead

Chuck Kelley details journey of grief during return to NOBTS

Fifth Sunday Singing

In two weeks, we will have a singing at FBC. It will involve people from several churches. The 5:00 P.M. gathering will end with a time of fellowship and refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.

Today, as you think about how busy life is and the needs around us, keep praying. God hears and can meet all of of out requests.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, on this Lord’s Day, let’s pray for people to receive Jesus into their hearts. If they are already saved, let’s pray for a fresh awakening of their lives through Jesus.

Daily Bible Reading

• March 16
• I Timothy 1-6

Prayer Guide

Use your prayer list or one from your church as a guide as you prayer today.

Thankfulness

Let’s thank God for protection during the storm yesterday. As the storm has moved eastward, I think of all the people of our country who did not lose their lives and did not have an serious destruction. Let’s continue to pray for our people as the storm moves on.

God’s House

I trust you will find your way to a House of the Lord today when you can study God’s Word.

‘To Know Him Better’ (Ep. 1:17)

“I keep asking that the God of
our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious
Father, may give you the Spirit
of wisdom and revelation, so
that you may know him better.”

Thanks for praying today.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the storm headed in our direction today to move through without any major damage and for all people to be careful and safe.

Daily Bible Reading

• March 15
• II Thessalonians 1-3

Baptist Message

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Sunday School Lesson

I Peter 2:1-10

I hope you have a desire to attend church tomorrow and are able to do so.

Even if you do not attend church tomorrow, you can read and study these verses.

Personal Prayer List

Take time today to look back. over your prayer list and to make updates so you can focus your prayers on current needs.

Day of Preparation

Today is the day to make preparations so you will be able to attend church tomorrow.

Closing Thoughts

‘Signed, Sealed, and
Delivered’ (Ep. 1:13-14)

“It’s in Christ that you, once
you heard the truth and believed
it (this Message of your
salvation), found yourselves home
free — signed, sealed, and…”

“Dear Disciple, As I will say
in the verses below, what I am
talking to you about today is
a matter of urgency:I’m not
just talking theory. There is…..”

Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning:

“God’s gifts put man’s
best dreams to shame.”

Thanks for Checking in Today

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on Jesus: Learning more and/or sharing more.

Daily Bible Reading

Today, we will be reading another one of the short books of the Bible.

• March 14th
• I Thessalonians 1-5

Sunday School Lesson

I Peter 2:1-10

(Reading chapter one first may be helpful.)

Baptist Press

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Today we have some “hard to believe” stories and some “I don’t want to believe “stories”. Learn something and enjoy some new information. You may want to pass on a story or the link to a friend or relative.

That’s Three Ways to Learn More. Now, Sharing More!

1. Tell a friend about our Bible reading plan.
2. Share the Baptist Press Link
3. Pass on this link to someone.
4. Tell someone how to watch FBC services on Facebook.
5. Help a friend study the S.S. passage and attend a class with you.
6. Invite someone to attend church with you.
7. Tell someone how much your faith means to you.

Prayer List – Homebound

• Andy and Betty Taylor
• Bobby and Betty Simpson
• Bobbie Maghee
• Mary Varnado
• Bobby Raborn (Yvonne Birch’s brother)
• Add others located near you or related to you.

Weather We are Facing Saturday

Pray the weather doesn’t get as bad as expected and people prepare for and try to avoid being out in the weather. Help others as you can before the weather arrives and then stay inside.

You are Appreciated

Thank-you for reading and learning with me each day.

Anna Lee

This Verse of the Day is for Rachel and Toni who are having neck surgeries today.

Daily Bible Reading

Colossians 1-4

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for Joe Easley and his family.

Thankfulness

Today, let’s count some of our blessings. Let’s begin with our family members and friends who are going to heaven.

Baptist Press

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OCC Shopping List

• Solar calculators
• Small cars
• Pages of Stickers
• Crayons

Thanks to those who are helping us gather the items we will be putting in the Shoeboxes later in the year. This list changes as we are able to meet our needs for various items. You can leave your items in and around the green tote in the hallway in the basement area beneath the sanctuary. We certainly appreciate your help to prepare for packing 450 shoeboxes.

Thanks to my faithful doner from Hammond. You know who you are! We used your recent check to purchase coloring books.

Sunday School Lesson

Many of the adult classes, including mine, are studying I Peter, chapters 1 & 2. If you do not have the literature being used, study these two chapters.

Anna Lee

Daily Bible Reading

• March 12
• Philippians 1-4 (11th book of the N.T. Bible to read)

Baptist Press

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Prayer Requests

Becki Pervis – Continues to recover at home

Toni Holland & Rachel Buckley – Surgery tomorrow morning

David Sellers – Rehab continues in Hammond

Prayer Meeting at FBC

Group/Activities for:

• Nursery-age children
• Children
• Youth
• Adults

6:00 P.M.

Operation Christmas Child

We currently have enough coloring books and blue pens.

We are in need of books of stickers, crayons, small cars, and index cards.

North American Missions

Pray, give, and consider going.

Ponder on These Verses:

‘God alone Can Deliver You from
Enemy Traps’ (Ps. 142:3-4)

“When I am overwhelmed,
you alone know the way I should
turn. Wherever I go, my enemies
have set traps for me. I look for
someone to come and help…”

‘Forgive’ (Mt. 6:14-15)

“[Jesus continued:] “If you
forgive those who sin against
you, your heavenly Father will
forgive you. But if you refuse to
forgive others, your Father….”

Thank-you for Reading This Morning

I love connecting with you every morning.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our day and some prayer time on living out this simple word – OTHERS!

Daily Bible Reading

Yesterday morning my cousin informed me I left out this portion of TPL. I asked her what she did. She said “I read the first three chapters of Ephesians. The pattern has been set.” She was right! I hope you were too!

• March 10 – Ephesians 1-3
• March 11 – Ephesians 4-6

Please Pray for Three Friends with a Similar Procedure this Week.

• Dorothy Wall – Procedure yesterday
• Toni Holland – Procedure Thursday
• Rachel Buckley – Procedure Thursday

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Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer

This special focus was for last week, but please continue to pray for North American Missions (or Home Missions as we called it in my younger days. That means praying for those in the US, Canada, and many many countries around these two. I think of these other countries as small islands around these two larger countries.

Yes, there are still many unsave peope all around us. Let’s work together to share “the message” with them.

Obituary

Jerry Wayne Barber

December 2, 1956 – March 8, 2025

Jerry Wayne Barber, a resident of Montpelier, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jerry was born December 2, 1956 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 68 years of age. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Jerry found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors where he found adventures in fishing, camping, and tubing. Jerry hosted the best crawfish boils for his family and friends, loved gardening and tending to his roosters. A unique experience for Jerry was the time he spent being a jockey and training horses. Serving his community, Jerry was a long time Fire Chief for The Village of Montpelier and retired from Daley Sand and Gravel. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julie Marie Barber; son, Jason Barber and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Alyssa Barber, Kody Barber, Madison Montecino, Noah Bel, Jaycielyn Barber, and Cody Freeman; and one great-grandchild, Wes Michael Wade Crow; one brother, Gary “Spooky” Barber; and three sisters, Elizabeth Barber Seal, Dedra Cutrer Hamby, and Norma F. Jordan. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Chad Wade Barber; father, Wade Barber, father, Roger Cutrer; mother, Daisy Warner Cutrer; brothers, Russell and Rodney Barber; sister, Bernice Abadie; nephews, Cody A. Roberts, Kenden M. Seal, and Jarrett “Jay” Varnado. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

Missions has many forms.

Find one or more that fit you!

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for all the teachers and students who will be returning to school after a long break.

Prayer Request

Wanda Smith requests prayer for Lisa Moorman’s parents. Lisa is one of the teachers of Wanda’s S.S. class. Please pray for this family.

Obituary

Jerry Wayne Barber

December 2, 1956 – March 8, 2025

Jerry Wayne Barber, a resident of Montpelier, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jerry was born December 2, 1956 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 68 years of age. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Jerry found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors where he found adventures in fishing, camping, and tubing. Jerry hosted the best crawfish boils for his family and friends, loved gardening and tending to his roosters. A unique experience for Jerry was the time he spent being a jockey and training horses. Serving his community, Jerry was a long time Fire Chief for The Village of Montpelier and retired from Daley Sand and Gravel. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julie Marie Barber; son, Jason Barber and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Alyssa Barber, Kody Barber, Madison Montecino, Noah Bel, and Jaycielyn Barber; and one great-grandchild, Wes Michael Wade Crow; one brother, Gary “Spooky” Barber; and three sisters, Elizabeth Barber Seal, Dedra Cutrer Hamby, and Norma F. Jordan. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Chad Wade Barber; father, Wade Barber, father, Roger Cutrer; mother, Daisy Warner Cutrer; brothers, Russell and Rodney Barber; sister, Bernice Abadie; nephews, Cody A. Roberts, Kenden M. Seal, and Jarrett “Jay” Varnado. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

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Two of today’s interesting stories:

• Eyes up, screens down: Phone free is becoming more common at youth events
• Kentucky pastor’s family desperately fights with ‘broken system’

After a busy weekend, Mondays can be hard for people. Despite that, have a good Monday.

Anna Lee

Prayer F0cus

Let’s pray for meaningful services at our area churches today.

Daily Bible Reading

• March 9th
• Galatians 4-6

Annie Armstrong Offering Day 8

Tyler & Ashley Martin: The Other Side

Time Change

If you didn’t set your clocks ahead an hour last night, you should do so this morning.

Sunday School Lesson

Today’s lesson is on holiness.

I Peter 1

Struggles

We have people from various stages of life around us. Pray for those who are struggling and do not realize it.

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

IF we love God:

• We will obey His teachings.
• God will love us.
• We will spend eternity in Heaven with Him.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for people who do not love God and regularly attend church.

Daily Bible Reading

• We have completed II Corinthians and are now starting Galatians.
• March 8
• Galatians 1-3

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – Day 7

Leo & Miosha Robinson: Let Us Do Good

Leo & Miosha Robinson: Let Us Do Good

Obituary

Blakeley Ryan Lawson

January 7, 1971 – March 5, 2025

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born January 7, 1971 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 54 years of age. Blake will be remembered for his kind and loving nature. He was a longtime care giver for his father. He is survived by his father, Bobby Lawson; mother, Barbara Walker; aunts, Gale Walker and Fran Walker; cousins, Amy Kent, Deborah Browning, Mark Browning, Ashley Walker, Amber Walker, Stanan Capdeboscq, and Court Lawson; special friends, Wade Daniels, Kris Wells, and Cody Callihan. Preceded in death by his brother, Brad Lawson; grandparents, Bill and Athalone Walker and Silas and Edith Lawson; uncles, Benny Walker, Jimbo Walker and Bill Conleay; aunt, Diana Conleay. 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.

Please pray for the Walker and Lawson families.

….Another former student!

Time Change Tonight

Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed.

Thanks for checking in and praying today.

Have a great Saturday!

Don’t forget the time change!

Anna Lee