Category: Announcement

Friday

But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Our friend, Fay Carol is married to Jim Todd who recently learned he had two blockages that will need to be addressed.  Fay Carol asked for prayers for her husband.

 

Thomas “Laddie” Lawrence Hudspeth, Sr.

March 31, 1930 – October 26, 2017

A resident of Amite passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Canon Hospice in Jefferson. He was born March 31, 1930 in Morrow, LA and was 87 years of age. He was a hard working, dedicated, leading salesman with Watkins Inc. and a landlord who helped thousands of people in our community. He was an active member of St. Helena Catholic Church and was a Catechist Leader in his younger years. He leaves behind his loving children, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, and wife, Kathy, Debra Ann Hudspeth Ricks, and husband, Robert, and Ted Joseph Hudspeth and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Shawn Hudspeth (Zandi), Le’Anne Hudspeth Malnar (Jeramy), Emily Hudspeth Smith (Daniel), Evan Hudspeth, Wayne Ricks (Gennipher), Kevin Ricks (Stephanie), Ted Hudspeth, Jr., Christopher Hudspeth, Nicholas Hudspeth, Natalie Hudspeth, and William Hudspeth; great grandchildren, Hunter and Haydan Hudspeth, Anna, Ava, and Lane Malnar, Raelyn and Rhys Ricks, and Eliyanah Smith; brother, Charles Hudspeth; and sister, Fleeta Chautin. Preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Lois Meche; second wife, Marie Hebert; parents, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth and Alma Adelaide Tatman Hudspeth; and his siblings, Eleanor Hudspeth Conrad, Daniel Hudspeth, Rosa Hudspeth and Martha Hudspeth Ducote. He is also survived by his step children including Arlene Raxsdale, Jimmy Berteau, Murphy Berteau, and Sandra St. Romain and their extended families. Also, he leaves behind his loving dogs, Bailey II and Buddy. The family would like to thank Yolanda Gordon and Ray Barnes for their years of caring and devotion to our father. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until 12:30 PM, on Friday with Rosary at McKneely’s at 12 Noon. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite,  at 1 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Randy Cuevas. Interment will be held at St. Charles Borromeo, Grand Coteau, LA at 5:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Eight days until we pack the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”!  It takes lots of preparation to have everything purchased and organized so we are ready to fill the boxes.  Thanks to those who made purchases and to those who have helped in the organizational process.  I think of the children who will receive the boxes and work a little harder.

The collection week for shoeboxes is November 13-20.  Churches, schools, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to leave their boxes at FBC, Kentwood.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E
Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

                      985-229-8111

Mon, Nov. 13: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 14: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wed, Nov. 15: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mon, Nov. 20: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

We are “coming right along in collecting the money for shipping the boxes.  Check the poster by the piano.

You may want to follow your “shoebox” as it travels to its destination.  Use this site to pay for your postage and receive a form to place on your box before you deliver it to a collection site.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box-lookup/

 

The Georgia Barnett Offering is also progressing nicely.  Check the poster on the wall by the piano.

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will be on Ezekiel 28 today.  You are welcome to join us at 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

 

The children in missions class will be working on earning a badge by praying for MK’s, Missionary Kids.  This time next month, some of them will be wearing their newest badge on their green vests.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 1-2, Psalm 141, and video on I Corinthians (bibleproject.com)

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

“Footsteps of Jesus”

 

 

Make today count for the Lord and His kingdom!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

He said to them,

‘Follow me,

and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19NKJV~

 

Bro. Jeff Mizell continues to have problems with his throat continuing to get worse.  He has resigned as pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church so he can rest his throat.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 13-14 & Psalm 139

 

What a great “birthday party” the “young” ladies of our church had at The Cafe yesterday!  Our next party will be November 28th.  Mark your calendar.

 

The children’s mission class will meet tonight at 6 P.M.  Please have you children/grandchildren wear their green vest.

 

Don’t forget to purchase some Christmas cards an affix stamps to the envelopes.  We will be taking them to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail the first week of December.  The cards can be turned in at the Lottie Moon Tea.

 

“Pass Me Not”

 

Bible Study of Ezekiel 28 – Friday morning at 10 in the Fellowship Hall

 

Thanks for praying for the needs mentioned and for the “unlisted” needs too.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.

~1 Peter 3:12a NKJV~

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been recovering at home and plans to be at church Sunday.  Let’s pray she will be well enough to be there.

Fannie Fortenberry Seal of Franklinton fell causing the several facial fractures and requiring nose surgery.  Pray she will have a good recovery without much more pain.

 

Nadine Lambert Bridges

December 15, 1927 – October 22, 2017

A resident of Kentwood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1927 in Spring Creek and was 89 years of age. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Oneida Bridges Carruth, Greensburg, Kathleen Bridges Brown and husband, Mack, Mt. Hermon; son, Gary Wayne Bridges and wife, Linda, Amite; grandchildren, Wylie Smith and wife, Eudora, Round Rock, TX, Minda Raybourn and husband, Kevin, Mt. Hermon, and David Brown and wife, Kasey, Mt. Hermon; great-grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Clayton Brown, Allison Brown, Eric Raybourn, and Chloe Raybourn; sisters-in-law, Wilma Chand, Bonnie McMillian, and Polly Bridges. Preceded in death by her husband, Rynes Murphy Bridges; infant son, Eddie Dean Bridges; brother, Arvis Lambert; 2 sisters, Eva Dykes and Velma Mixon; parents, James and Annie Lambert. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Spinks. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Friends of Bro. Joe Weaver will be thankful to know he is now the new youth minister at Liberty Baptist Church.  He formerly served at Montpelier and Osyka.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 10-12 and Psalm 138

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.

 

Don’t forget we are getting close to our “Shoebox” Packing Party on the 4th.  I think our boxes will bless the children who receive them.  I pray for them to “meet Jesus” through the literature in their own language that will be included in the box.

 

May you be a blessing to someone else today.

Anna Lee

Monday

And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

~1 Kings 8:61~

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is scheduled to come home today.  I don’t know if she or Mr. “Cete” is the happiest.  Pray for her as she makes the adjustment to being at home again.

 

Will Joseph McElveen

January 09, 1992 – October 21, 2017

A resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2107 at home. He was born January 9, 1992 in Hammond and was 25 years of age. He was an IT Technician by trade but his passion was music. He was a self taught musician, composer, and performer who played multiple instruments. He had a natural gift to bring music to life and would play for anyone, anytime, any place. He was dearly loved by his mother, Judy Langford McElveen; uncle, Bobby Langford; brothers and sisters, Michael and Jennifer McElveen, Debbie and Luke Simeon, John and Rachel McElveen, Sonia and Jeremy Blalock, Jeanine and Bart Matthews; nieces and nephews, Brodie and Destinee, Emily, and Sawyer McElveen, Riley and Shalayne, Hannah, and Julianah Simeon, Anthony and Jayde McElveen, Dawson, Brayden, and Lathan Blalock, Evienne Schwartz and Ezra Matthews; great-niece, Rilynn Simeon. Preceded in death by his father, Nathan Joe McElveen. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 1:00PM until religious services at 3:00PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Matthew Booty. Interment Mt. Hermon UPC Cemetery, 37300 Sunny Hill Rd., Mt. Hermon, LA 70450. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 9-10 & Psalm 137

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

The “young” ladies birthday party for October will be Tuesday at 11 A.M.
Trunk or treat will be Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood.
The Operation Christmas Child Packing Party is Saturday, November 4th at 6 P.M.  I will be trying to finalize the organization of the donated items so we will be able to pack as quickly as possible.  Please bring your Christmas snacks to share with others.  Please plan on being a part of this very meaningful night.  Wear your red and green to help everyone get in the Christmas spirit.
Do something meaning to God’s kingdom this week.
Anna Lee

Saturday

Praise the LORD.

Blessed are those who fear the LORD,

who find great delight in his commands.

~Psalm 112:1~

 

 

Important Dates
  • October 21 – Harvest Revival Meeting at Greenlaw at 6:30
  • October 24 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • November 4th – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in Fellowship Hall at 6 P.M.
  • November 6th – World Day of Prayer at Kedron at 10 A.M.
  • November 13-20 – Operation Child Collection Site at FBC, Kentwood
  • November 16 – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • November 28 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • December 3 – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

Read the Bible – Acts 5-6, Psalm 135, & Video on Romans 5-16 at http://bibleproject.com

 

Sites you might want to read:

 

Thank-you for taking time to read this site today.  Mark you calendar for the dates listed, read some interesting articles, and pray for those who have been listed here lately.

Anna Lee

Friday

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

~2 Peter 1:16~

 

Saturday night, Two Rivers will hold a Harvest Revival meeting at Greenlaw Baptist Church at 6:30 P.M.

 

The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin last night was special in several ways.  We had our customary great meal, a first-time guest who came with Gibby and Katera McMillan, a 90 year old Mr. Harlon Toney making my newly tuned piano talk, talented James Rimes sharing about his songs before he sang each one, guests from six churches, and a devotional led by David that tied the whole night together.  It was another fantastic night in the cabin!  We’ll meet again next month.

 

Friday morning Bible study meets at 10 this morning in the FBC fellowship hall.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 3-4, Psalm 134, and video “Atonement” found at BibleProject.com.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Share the good news of Jesus today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Why, my soul, are you downcast?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11

 

Lampton Dean Titus, son of Tedd and Kayla, had surgery yesterday. This morning, doctors are working hard to control/correct a problem.  Your prayers are needed.

Update on Lampton Dean…….. I know it’s early but please send lots of prayers!!! The doctor just told us that Lampton is starting to lose blood flow in one of his main arteries in his groin/leg where they have one of his main IV lines at. He was starting to lose color in his leg and it’s starting to get really cold so it has to be moved now!! They are having to move it cause if they leave it he could lose his leg. They are going to be doing a small procedure to move that IV line with risk of possible blood clots. We will be going to see him in a little bit whenever they let us. We will update everyone as soon as we know how everything went and how he’s doing. Please send lots of prayers that everything goes smoothly and that the feeling and color come back in his leg!! Our little man has already been through enough!! 💙💛#LamptonStrong💛💙

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is in Lakeview, not St. Tammany.  Doctors have identified pneumonia and are continuing with more tests.  Please be praying.
Please continue to pray for Betty Fussell and her family as she fights daily.
Pray for Mr. Frank Erwin as he continues his daily (Monday-Friday) trips to Covington to receive treatment.
Stella McDaniel Heth

September 21, 1946 – October 18, 2017

Pray for this family as they continue to make arrangements and as some of the family travels to be with Bruce.

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born September 21, 1946 in Independence and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heth; sister, Lillian Carol McDaniel Russell and husband, Butch, Dumas, TX; niece, Mary Rodriguez, Dumas, TX; nephew, Norman Russell, Columbia, SC; great nieces, Laura and Dominique Rodriguez; and great nephew, Christian Rodriguez. Preceded in death by her parents, DC and Lillie Wright McDaniel. Arrangements are pending at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 1-2, Psalm 133, and video Romans 1-4 at BibleProject.com.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – If you have items to turn in at FBC, Kentwood, please leave them at FBC, Kentwood in the tote under the stairs to the balcony.

 

Tonight, we will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin at 6:30.  Contact me if you need directions or any additional information.

Have a great day by showing others God’s love.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,”

says the Lord God,

“who is, and who was, and who is to come,

the Almighty.”

~Revelation 1:8~

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is in St. Tammany because of chest pains.  Hopefully, the doctor will know more tomorrow.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is scheduled to return home on the 23rd.  I know both she and Mr. “Cete” will be happy when that day comes.

 

Read the Bible – Acts 27-28 & Romans 132

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tomorrow night at 6:30

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

“Wonderful Words of Life”

 

I hope you have looked at the links.  I learn something new that touches my heart each time I post information about a hymn.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?

~Psalm 8:3-4~

 

The Two Rivers Associational Meeting for reports was interesting as usual.  The speaker was very good.

This morning, the Two Rivers WMU will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 9 for a leadership meeting and 10 for the quarterly meeting.  Rev. Don Meadows will share information our churches will find helpful as we reach out to others.

Thursday, we will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin at 6:30.  Call if you need directions.  This is open to anyone who wishes to come.

Read the Bible – Acts 23-24 & Psalm 130

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Pray for the family of Jessica Travis today as the family has a memorial service at McKneely’s in Kentwood.

 

Thank-you for all you do to minister to others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

 

You, LORD, are my lamp;

the LORD turns my darkness into light.

~2 Samuel 22:29~

 

Jordan Hawkins, a football player who was injured Friday night, is better and back at home Saturday afternoon.  I’ve always been happy to hear that those who left a campus in an ambulance were able to return home with less serious injuries than first considered.  Thank you, God, for Jordan’s good report yesterday and for those of all schools who had such injuries.  Seeing both sets of players gather in one hurdle and praying speaks highly of the schools, the families, the coaches, and the players.

 

Please pray for Gloria Gill again.  Her A-fib has returned.

 

Rev. Wendell Rhodus will be preaching this morning at FBC, Kentwood at 10:30.  I’m looking forward to hearing him again.

 

Tonight, there will be an associational meeting for Two Rivers at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.  Everyone is invited to come to FBC, Kentwood tonight for 6 P.M.

 

Tomorrow morning, the Two Rivers WMU will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church.  All are invited to come hear Rev. Don Meadows of Taylor Creek Baptist Church speak about the Two Rivers compassion ministry.  Come get some hints for your church.

 

Thursday night, at 6:30, we will gather at the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering.  If you have not been before, I invite you to come join us.  For more information, you can contact me through this site or you can call us.

 

Pray for me as I share missions with the children who are new members of FBC, Kentwood.  Pray I can teach them in an informative, yet fun way.  Mainly, I pray they learn information about missions that will stick with them and influence them for the rest of their lives.

 

“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

 

Read the Bible – Acts 21-22 & Psalm 129

 

Looking forward to this Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee