“You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 The Message~

Request from Pam Sellers:

Please add Rick George to our prayer list. He will be having heart valve surgery on the 10th. Thanks!!!

Buddy Morris had a stent put in his leg and is doing well.

The obituary for Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is not on the home page of McKneely Funeral Home in Hammond yet. Pray for Adam Hayden, her grandson.

LC Football Players Baptized

Scripture Writing – September 7 – Isaiah 61: 10-11

Coming soon:

Week of 15th – Georgia Barnette Offering Week of Prayer for Louisiana
16th – Fall Food Round-Up
16th – Two Rivers WMU at Hillsdale
4th Thursday morning – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe
Operation Christmas Child – Let me know when you are available to help prepare items for boxes.

Thank-you for reading and praying. You make a difference.

Anna Lee

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.

You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

~Psalm 128:1-2~

Scripture Writing – September 5 – “JOY” – Isaiah 35: 1-10

Today’s prayer focus is on those who have recently had surgery or who will have surgery in the near future. Pray for peace and assurance for those facing surgery. Pray for good results and the ability to put that uncertainly behind. Surgery is a “biggie” if it is done to you! Help others to face, endure, and move on.

As we learn more and more about Hurricane Dorian, let’s pray for those who had Dorian visit them personally. May these people be able to put their lives back together and move on with life. Thank those who are volunteering in various ways. Contribute to recovery by supporting Louisiana Baptist Relief in these areas, Samaritan’s Purse, and other reliable organizations who are not looking for a way to make money, but to help others. Prayers are always important!

Today we have heat warnings for our area. Be careful to stay inside as much as possible and to stay hydrated. Use your best judgment when making decisions about being out in the heat.

Pray for someone you have never prayed for before, but whose name God puts on your heart.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.

Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

~2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NIV)~

Today, I want to focus on unspoken prayers. Many people keep their troubles to themselves for one reason or another. Remember these people as they carry a big load on their shoulders and in their hearts.

Scripture Writing – September 4 – Isaiah 9: 1-7, 12:6

Reminder: The form for the month of September is available in the sanctuary of FBC, Kentwood if you would like one for your Bible or just to keep.

Fall Food Round-Up – September 16

Get your items turned in by the 15th. A list is available at FBC. Remember, this is to stock the LA Baptist Children’s Home for the next year. What an honor it is to help the children by providing food for their meals!

Katie McElveen will be sharing about the Georgia Barnette Offering at the Two Rivers WMU meeting on September 16th at Hillsdale. You will want to hear how our funds are used for missions in out state.

Remember our families with children and youth as they try to adjust to new schedules that include church, school, and extra activities. Pray that God guides them as they make both long-term and short-term decisions.

Continue to pray for those in the path of Hurricane Dorian and those who have traveled or will be be rushing to help in various ways.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

~John 14:27 NLT~

Scripture Writing – September 3 – Hebrews 12:1-6

Continue to pray for those who have been/will be visited by Hurricane Dorian. Thank God for those who have gone to help the people recover from the problems brought by Dorian.

Fall Food Round-Up – All food and cleaning supplies are to be picked up from FBC, Kentwood first thing Monday, September 16. Help support these children from the LA Baptist Children’s Home. This is our once-a-year food drive for them.

Two River’s Associational WMU will meet Monday, September 16 at 10 A.M. at Hillsdale Baptist Church. Katie McElveen will be sharing about how the Georgia Barnette Offering is used in Louisiana. A covered-dish meal will follow the meeting.

September 24th is the date of this month’s “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe. Come for 11 A.M. The meeting is concluded with birthday cake for ladies with September birthdays.

Thank God for the decisions made at our local churches recently. May God continue to work in each church.

Anna Lee

Labor Day

“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.

Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!

Who stretched a measuring line across it?

On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?

~Job 38:4-7~

Scripture Writing – September 2 – Habakkuk 3: 17-18

Coming Soon – WMU on September 16

Continue to pray for those in the uncertain path of Hurricane Dorian. May everyone make wise decisions about preparations for the storm. As some people are moving out, others are moving in to help. Pray for the Louisiana Baptists and others as they plan to be a part of the recovery.

Often, people make various unwise decisions on holidays. Today, let’s pray for good choices and safe travels.

Today, let’s pray for the many who have been on our prayer list lately. Let’s add one more name. Glenda Harrell had a fall that left her with a broken food. Let’s pray for complete healing so Glenda can continue her busy and productive life.

Our prayers make a difference!

Anna Lee

Saturday

We had overnight guests from Texas arrive after we went to bed and sleeping a little late for my normal morning posting. I’m thankful for the company and hope they have a great day in Baton Rouge.

“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

~Genesis 12:2-3~

Good news from MS this morning. Carol B. Sealey got to leave the hospital yesterday. She will still be getting therapy and other medical care. Please continue to pray for her and her family. Thanks to all of you for praying and to God for answering our prayers in a great way.

Scripture Writing – August 30 an 31

August 30 – Job 38:4-7
August 31 – Genesis 12:2-3

I apologize for getting my days confused this month. Our life just doesn’t run on a regular schedule now, so I often am confused about the day. At least that is what I am going to blame it on.

The Scriptures for September will be available at church tomorrow.

Counting tomorrow, there are only three more Sundays to turn in items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home Fall Food Round-up. This is our once-a-year opportunity to help them with food needs for the next year.

In September, we begin to think of the annual mission offering for Louisiana, the Georgia Barnette offering. Help us share the Good News in various ways in Louisiana. The 2019 theme is “Impart Truth Today”.

I hope you are enjoying shopping for the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”. You can pack some for you as an individual or contribute the the church’s boxes. If you need a box or boxes, please let me know.

I want to end the day with a very big need. Pray for the people of Florida and other areas that will face destructive Hurricane Dorian in the next days. Pray for those who live in areas were the storm will go. Pray for the first responders who will be busy helping others. Pray for the others such as the electrical power people who will be working as soon as it is safe. I saw convoys for trucks going that way Wednesday. Pray for Louisiana Baptist and others who will be doing disaster relief for the coming months.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Many nations will be joined with the LORD in that day and will become my people.

I will live among you and you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.

~Zechariah 2:11~

Caleb Estay received a good report at his check-up yesterday. Continue to pray for him as he continues to heal.

Scott “Bozo” Pevey

November 21, 1969 – August 25, 2019

Scott “Bozo”Pevey, a resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Pine Grove, LA. He was born November 21, 1969 in Hammond, LA and was 49 years of age. He is survived by father, L.J. Pevey; 2 sisters, Donna Smith Rogers and Dena Guyn; 3 aunts, Ann Pevey Garrie, Pauline Creel and Kaye Creel; step-daughter, Annie Ficklin; grandson, Eli Ficklin; companion, Kirstin Cupit; fur baby, Dinky. Preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Powell; sister, Debra Ann Smith; nephews, Johnnie McLemore, Jacob Danhour and Jordan Danhour; paternal grandparents, Hulon and Nettie Pevey; maternal grandparents, Randolph and Geraldine Morris. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM Thursday, August 29, 2019. Interment Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA . For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Roy Scimeca

June 04, 1926 – August 22, 2019

A loving brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend, Roy passed away on August 22, 2019, in Amite, LA. He was born June 4, 1926, in Amite, LA, and was 93 years of age. He is survived by 2 sisters, Frances LaMarca, Rockford, IL, and Loretta Snow, Amite, LA; nieces and nephews, Janelle S. Randall (Glenn), Carolyn S. Smith(Sterling), Sherrie S. Magruder(Virgil Ray), Dr. David Scott Snow, Greg LaMarca(Helen), Gary LaMarca, and Alice S. Plauche(David); numerous great- nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Dominick and Jennie G. Scimeca; 1 sister, Josephine Scimeca; 3 brothers, Dominick, Louis and Joe Scimeca; 1 sister-in-law, Lelia Belle Scimeca; 2 brother-in-laws, Ernie LaMarca and Robert Lee Snow. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on August 24, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Marshall Wallace. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

Walter “W.G.” Cutrer

July 22, 1950 – August 19, 2019

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith…. 2 Timothy 4:9

W.G. (Walter George ) Cutrer went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 19, 2019 after a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born July 22, 1950 to Floyd and Rowena Dreher Cutrer. After he retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, he found his passion in hunting and running “his dogs”! He is survived by his son and caregiver, Will Thomas Cutrer; 2 brothers, Richard Cutrer (Paula) and Carl Cutrer. 2 sisters, Carol Ann Cutrer Cleveland (Ira) and Shirley Cutrer Newcomb and numerous extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peggy Cutrer, and brother-in-law, Kirby Newcomb. Memorial Services to be scheduled at a later time. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing – August 27th – Zechariah 2:11

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be this morning at 11::00 at The Cafe in Kentwood. Join in the fun and enjoy our favorite lunch at the same time. Birthday cake is always the dessert!

Thank-you for reading and praying. Each prayer is important.

Anna Lee

Monday

“A branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.

Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.

For apart from me you can do nothing.”

~John 15:4-5 NLT~

Last night, I tried to write TPL for today because we were leaving for Baton Rouge at 5:45 this morning. I didn’t get it done. During the night, I once again thought I was going to write it, but again it didn’t happen. We are home from Ochsner and a very good stop at Dollar Tree near the hospital. I love shopping for Operation Christmas Child and getting to answer questions about what I am doing. Two ladies provided me most of the money I spent today. Thank you C. and A.!

Yesterday, two ladies turned in the boxes they chose to pack individually. Other ladies turned in items that will help to fill several boxes. One sweet, faithful class turned in many bags of items that were purchased last week. Thanks to all of you.

I will be working in the OCC room some this week. If you would like to help, please contact me so we can schedule a suitable time.

Today, David‘s blood level was 8.1, the highest it has been in months. The increased dosage of Procrit is helping! The early drive and the rain made the drive more difficult than usual, but with thankful hearts, we are glad to be home again. Your regular prayers are getting us through these days.

Several others from Kentwood are also doing well amid treatments. Please continue to pray for Bryan Tate, Linda Callihan, and Buddy Morris.

Gaylon Cutrer is having a few more problems than usual, so spend some extra time on your prayers for him. He and his family will be very appreciative.

Today, with a heavy heart, I share that Lori Rhodes has some serious health issues. Lori and her husband, Keith, served in our church working with the youth.

“Lori has been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy. This rare disease is in the Parkinson’s family, but Lori does not have Parkinson’s She has MSA-C (c standing for cerebellum). There is no cure. Life expectancy ranges from 6 years to 15 years based on the onset of symptoms (we really don’t know when her symptoms began but could be up to 5-6 years ago).”

The full report on Lori is on my facebook page.

I also what to share there has been another death, a man from Greensburg. I’ll post the complete obituary when it becomes available.

Thomas Dover

July 25, 1952 – July 16, 2019

Jeff Van, the pastor of South McComb Baptist Church, share quotes that seem to touch my heart often. Today’s quote is:

“It’s easy to praise Him in the sunshine, but your breakthrough comes when you praise Him in the dark…He’s there, we must simply trust the process.”

-Tony Evans

Thankfully, my family and the families of many of you understand praising God “in the dark”. If you don’t, please locate someone who can help you get to this point in your life.

Scripture Writing – August 26 – Habakkuk 3:3-4

Yesterday, I was asked about what size cans of food were needed for the LA Baptist Children’s Home in a few weeks. The answer, is buy items like you would for your family. The man is going to buy a couple cases of canned goods. That plan might work for you too! The pick-up time at FBC is early Monday morning, three weeks from today.

Enjoy the sound of the rain again, but please try to stay dry.

Anna Lee

Friday

“You are members of God’s very own family . . .

and you belong in God’s household with every other

Christian.”

~Ephesians 2:19 TLB~

Scripture Writing – August 23 – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Statistics for Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

In 2018, over 10.6 million shoebox gifts were collected worldwide. 8.8 million of these were from the US.
16.8 million shoebox gifts have been delivered to children in need in more than 160 countries since 1993.
2019 US Collection Goal – 9.1 million.
2019 Worldwide Collection Goal – 11 million.
Over 9.000 volunteers serve in the US year-round.
More than 400 Volunteer Area Teams are active around the US.
Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations receive shoeboxes during Nation Collection Week.
National Collection Week is November 18-25, the third week of November annually.
Over 100,000 volunteers serve in the US during National Collection Week and processing season.
Shoebox gifts are prepared for overseas shipment at eight major processing centers across the US.
- Atlanta
- Baltimore/Washington
- Boone, N.C.
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Dallas/Fort WorthDenver
- Southern California
More than 260,000 volunteers serve overseas.
Shoebox gifts are collected in the US, Canada, Australia, Finland, Germany, Spain, and the UK.

I like to share OCC “Shoebox” information with others as encouragement for you to get involved. I hope you are not mission out on the joy of “shoeboxes”. If you need more information about how you can help, contact me or someone else that knows the value of “shoeboxes” and eternity for boys and girls around the world.

Anna Lee

Monday

“The LORD does not look at the things people look at.

People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

~1 Samuel 16:7 NIV~

Operation Christmas Child is celebrating ten years of “The Greatest Journey”.

The 12-lesson Bible study teaches participants how to follow Christ and share Him with others.
It is currently taught by over 920,000 volunteer teachers in more than 100 countries.

Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home – It’s a good idea to bring your items in now, so you won’t forget them later. The truck will be at our church on Monday, September 16, so get your items in by the 15th.

Scripture Writing – August 19 – Romans 1:17

Please continue to pray for all the local families that have had deaths in the last few weeks.

Please continue to pray for our students during the first weeks of a new year. College students are beginning to move into their dorms now. Pray the value system the parents taught them will be remembered and honored.

Make a point of doing something special for a ministry of your church this week.

Anna Lee