Saturday

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,  rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

~Colossians 2:6-7~

 

 

 

Buddy Morris got home from North Oaks yesterday.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

 

 

 

One of my first cousins who has Huntington Disease has been having a difficult time lately.  He is hospitalized in NE Louisiana because of an infection, but five of his six children live in Texas.  Pray for Scott Tolleson and his family.

 

 

 

Plan today what church service or services you want to watch tomorrow.  There are many available in our area and across the country.  I been watching some local, and not so local, services.  When I start a new one, David usually recognizes the voice and joins me.

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 18

  • Joshua 16:1-18:28
  • Luke 19:1-27
  • Psalm 87:1-7
  • Proverbs 13:11

 

 

Did you do something to bless someone yesterday?  Who will you bless today?

Anna Lee

Friday

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

~Isaiah 1:18~

 

 

 

Bro. Tom Higginbotham is progressing nicely at home.  One of his daughters is a nurse who can help some with his care.  While at home, on limited activity, Bro. Tom is able to contact the hospice families he works with.  God continues to bless him, even in difficult times.

 

 

 

Buddy Morris continues to be at North Oaks.  Eleanor says he is getting good care.  Pray for his healing during this time.’

 

 

 

The Hope Center, in the big curve south of Roseland, is now open in their new location and is ready to accept donations again.  They look forward to showing you their new facilities.  These “stay at home days” are good days for cleaning out some of our abundance and sharing it with others.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 17

  • Joshua 15:1-63
  • Luke 18:18-43
  • Psalm 86:1-17
  • Proverbs 13:9-10

 

 

Baptist Presshttp://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Messagehttps://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

 

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

~1 Peter 1:3~

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 13

  • Joshua 7:16-9:2
  • Luke 16:1-18
  • Psalm 82:1-8
  • Proverbs 13:2-3

 

 

Baptist Presshttp://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Buddy Morris is back in North Oaks.  We was admitted yesterday afternoon.  Please pray for Buddy and Eleanor.  Also, please pray for the staff who are working with Buddy.

 

 

 

No matter how many Easter services you watched, there’s always a few more online and waiting for you.  Many of us enjoy seeing the services from former pastors or churches where our family member attend.  We even watch Franklin Graham speaking from city park in NYC.  They are there for us today or any other day.  They bless my heart.

 

 

 

Pray for the many who had wind or tornado damage.  Also 12 lives were lost,  Pray for the families.  Pray also for those who will face the storm as it continues to move across our country.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for the many who are sick in our area.  Some are in the hospital, but many are at home.

 

 

 

Thank God for watching over us each day.  I love to read stories of lives that are saved and God receiving the credit.

 

 

I know many people who always talked about having time to stay at home.  Now that most of us are quarantined, that doesn’t seem the same.  Be careful what you ask for.

Anna Lee

Easter

“He is not here; he has risen!”

~Luke 24:6-7~

My favorite Easter hymn has always been “Christ arose!”

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 12

  • Joshua 5:1-7:15
  • Luke 15:1-32
  • Psalm 81:1-16
  • Proverbs 13:1

 

 

Most of our area churches are now broadcasting services one way or the other now.  Many will be observing the Lord’s Supper today.  Take this opportunity to watch/participate in several services.  Happy Easter!

 

 

If you have heard too much about the pandemic, follow the rules for staying home, practice safe distancing, and wash your hands frequently.  You might also want to remember this fact:  98.5 % of the people who get the virus survive.   There is no need to panic!

 

 

The weather may be an issue for most of the day today.  If you do not have power or internet service when you want to watch a service, it will probably be available later.  We are possibly going to get heavy wind and heavy thunderstorms.  Stay home and be safe from the weather too today.

 

 

 

Focus on Jesus today.  We all know we have worship opportunities.  We can read our Bibles and pray at any time.

Secondly, focus on others today. What can you do from your home to check on someone in their home?

 

 

 

Even though today may have some challenges, repeat after me:  GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!  Believe it!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Day 2, Saturday

“For God so loved the world,

that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish,

but have everlasting life.” 

~John 3:16~

 

 

 

Joe Canale is improving!  Thank God for his improvement.  Pray the he, and many others, will soon be testing negative.

 

 

 

Freida Jones has been very sick for a while. She has had a number of doctors, but none of them have the correct diagnosis yet.  Pray for answers so proper treatment can begin.  You may remember her from FBC, K or Spring Creek Elem.

 

 

 

I heard Matt Travis passed away.  I’ll post the obituary when it is available.

 

 

 

Michael “Mike” Miller

February 15, 1946 – April 7, 2020

Was born on February 15, 1946 and went to his Heavenly home on April 7, 2020. As always, his devoted wife of 55 years, Brenda Miller was right beside him as he entered the arms of his Savior. Mike Miller was a larger-than-life man with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He loved his God, his country, his community and his family with a devotion that was unrivaled. He served his God at Hillcrest Baptist Church, of which he and Brenda are charter members. He served his country by devoting his life to the service of others. Mike was a member of the United States Army Reserve, and served his community as a Franklinton Policeman, a Washington Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and an investigator for the District Attorney’s office. During the latter part of his 30 years of community service, Mike and “Miss” Brenda opened Mike’s Restaurant, where nothing made him happier than seeing friends and family make memories and share good times while enjoying his cooking, for the last 29 years.

More than once, Mike could be heard saying “Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.”
Mike Miller did something.

He is survived by:

Wife of 55 years: Brenda Faye Miller Miller

Son: Shane Miller

Daughter: Elise Miller Knight

3 Grandchildren: Austin Jeffery Knight and Meagan Domangue Knight,
Preston Michael Knight,
Ansley Brooke Knight

Former Son in law: Jeff Knight

Also numerous other family members and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Onzie Miller and Z.L. Jenkins Miller and a brother Clyde Dorman Miller.

A graveside funeral service will be held in Mt. Hermon Cemetery at 2:00 Friday April 10th with Rev. Tommy Smith and Dr. Gene Richards officiating.

Due to the circumstances impacting our community, a memorial service for all of Mike’s friends and family will take place at his church at a more appropriate time in the near future.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to Hillcrest Baptist Church (2201 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA 70438)

Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Tate, William Stogner, Randall Penton, Rusty Knight, Richard Newman, Bo Money, Scott Miller, Eric Pierce, James Magruder, Wayne Patterson, Denny Denman, Tommy Warren Quin, David Brooks and The Coffee Crew at Brooks Café.

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

 

 

 

There will be a number of unique church services available to you this year.  FOX news is even posting one led by Rev. Franklin from City Park in New York at 10:00 in the morning.  With all the technology available to us now, you and I have the ability to worship over and over in different services this year.  Some will be inside, some outside.  Some at different times, some early.  Some from your car, but others only available in your home.  Some of you have been like me and enjoying numerous services each week.  This will still be Easter and may be the most unique and special one ever.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 11

  • Joshua 3:1-4:24
  • Luke 14:7-35
  • Psalm 80:1-19
  • Proverbs 12:27-28

 

 

 

Reach out to others who may be housebound alone or with special needs.  You may need to be their “family” and pick up groceries, cut the grass, pick up medicine, etc.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“We owed a debt because we broke God’s laws.

That debt listed all the rules we failed to follow.

But God forgave us that debt.

He took away that debt and nailed it to the cross.”

~Colossians 2:14 (ICB)~

 

 

 

Joe Canale, father of one of my former students and husband to a lady I knew from high school, is a nursing home resident in Hammond.  He now has the Caronavirus.  Please pray for him and for his family.

 

 

 

Mrs. Joyce Herrington, a nursing home resident in New Orleans, has greatly improved from the Caronavirus.  She has been moved to a location where she can receive therapy to continue her improvement.  Please pray for this sweet lady.

 

 

 

Ruby King, a resident of Roseland, spent some time in the hospital the last few days.  When it was determined she did not have the virus, she was able to go home.  Pray for her to regain her strength.

 

 

 

Phillip Daryl Hanks

January 17, 1951 – April 08, 2020

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. He was born January 17, 1951 in Greensburg, LA and was 69 years of age. He was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and former owner of Hank’s Garage. He is survived by wife, Teri Bridges Hanks; 1 daughter, Haley Hanks Conleay and husband, Joshua; 3 grandchildren, Wyatt, Jocelyn and Jarrett Conleay; 1 sister, Vera Ellen (Minnie) Easley and husband, David; 3 brothers, Jack Hanks and wife, Fancy, Larry Hanks and Kenneth (Gus) Hanks and wife, Kay. Preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Ancil Hanks and Colleen DeLee Hanks. Due to Coronavirus Pandemic, graveside services will be private. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 9

  • Deuteronomy 33:1-29
  • Luke 13:1-21
  • Psalm 78:65-72
  • Proverbs 12:25

 

 

Baptist Presshttp://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

FBC, Kentwood will be observing the Lord’s Supper Sunday.  You can contact the church to make arrangements to pick up or have a packet with a cracker and juice delivered to you or do as we plan to do and use foods from home.

 

 

 

Keep being patient about staying home.  This season will not last forever, but has been very helpful in slowing the spread of the virus.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

This is my blood of the covenant,

which is poured out for many

for the forgiveness of sins.

~Matthew 26:28~

 

 

 

Read the Bible – April 8

  • Deuteronomy 32:28-52
  • Luke 12:35-59
  • Psalm 78:56-64
  • Proverbs 12:24

 

 

Smiley Conerly has been home from the hospital for three weeks!  He has an appointment for a checkup Thursday in Hattisburg.  He is taking a different medicine for fluid which seems to be helping.  Keep Smiley and Carol Jean in your prayers.

 

 

 

Covid – 19

Please continue to pray for everyone you know.  Everyone has had their life totally changed in the last couple of months.  It has been harder of some than other, but everyone has been impacted.  Pray this time of quarantine, disease, and uncertainty ends soon.

 

 

 

Gary “Tiger” Micajah Hendry, Jr.

September 18, 1969 – April 06, 2020

GARY “TIGER” MICAJAH HENDRY, JR. SEPTEMBER 18,1969 – APRIL 6, 2020
“Make no mistake about it!
Heaven is a home populated by the Lord and His loved ones who have made a deliberate choice to be there”
Anne Graham Lotz
On April 6, 2020, Gary Micajah Hendry, Jr. “TIGER” left this earth for his eternal home and is resting in the arms of His Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Tiger had broken some ribs during a fall and avoided going to the hospital because of the “BEAST”co-vid19. He had a massive heart attack from a blood clot and passed away on the way to OLOL Livingston Emergency Room.
How do we know for sure Tiger is in heaven? He nailed his sins to the cross, he thanked Jesus for dying for his sins and asked him for forgiveness. He said, “Jesus, I believe you are the Christ, the Son of the Living God, raised from death to life by the power of God the Father and I ask you to be my Savior and Lord and come to live in me and bless me with the precious gift of eternal life.”
Tiger had such a gigantic heart! He always looked for the good in everyone and was a friend to all. He loved the Lord, his family, friends, and the men he called “BROTHERS” in the US Marines. He graduated from Amite High in 1987 and made all-district and honorable mention all-state in football while being coached by his hero, his dad. After the marines he attended Delgado University and was a sous-chef at Brennan’s and other restaurants in New Orleans.
He is now dancing before the throne of God with his younger brother, Michael W. Hendry, who preceded him in death on March 11,2011; also preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Willie Murl Welch and Robert Benton Stegall, Sr.; fraternal grandparents, Maybelle Davis Hendry and Louis B. Micajah Hendry; his beloved aunts, Jerrye Kaye Rawls, Ginny Chehardy Stegall; uncles, Merlin Beau Hendry, Bennet M. Hendry, and Robert B. Stegall, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Charla Covington Hendry, “his blue rose”, his precious step-daughter Carleigh Sean, residing in Walker, LA; mother, Linda Stegall Hendry; father, Gary Micajah Hendry, Sr. residing in Amite, LA; sister-in-law, Laurie Ann Wood Hendry and nephew, Corbin Micajah Hendry residing in N. Fort Myers, FL; and many great aunts & uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with interment at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Because the thought of suffering children broke Tiger’s tender heart, please consider making a donation to St. Jude in his name.
You will be missed our love,
The Hendrys

Please pray for Gary, Linda, and other family members.

 

 

 

Baptist Presshttp://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Prayer meeting services tonight at 6 P.M.

Facebook – Kentwood Baptist Church

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

“We often suffer, but we are never crushed.

Even when we don’t know what to do, we never give up.

In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again . . . because we know that God raised the Lord Jesus back to life.

And just as God raised Jesus, he will also raise us to life.

Then he will bring us into his presence together.”

~2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 14 (CEV)~

 

 

 

Bro. Tom Higginbotham had three by-passes yesterday and is doing well now.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for him.

When I think of Bro. Tom, I think of missions.  He was a big promoter of everything to do with missions.  During the time he was the interim pastor at FBC, Kentwood, he guided the people in supporting missions in a bigger.

It’s time for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions.  With all that is happening in our world now, I cannot think of a better time to support missions.

There is a 1.5% death rate with the Covid – 19 virus.  There is also a 98.5% recovery rate.  Let’s be thankful for the 98.5% and continue to strive to increase that number.

 

 

 

Yesterday’s church services from FBC, Kentwood were both very good.  If you missed them, you can find them on Facebook, Kentwood Baptist Church or on You-tube.  I have been amazed at all the online church services.  You can watch a couple a day for a week and many to choose from.  I think that is great!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 6, 2020

  • Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20
  • Luke 11:37-12:7
  • Psalm 78:1-31
  • Proverbs 12:19-20

 

 

Remember, the rule for the day is STAY HOME if at all possible.  If not, WEAR A MASK.

Anna Lee

Palm Sunday

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

 

 

 

Today, is Palm Sunday.  Even though our churches are closed today, you’ll have lots of opportunities to worship via television, computer, and phone.  Be sure to make that a part of your service.

FBC, Kentwood will be live-streaming at 10:30 this morning on Facebook (Kentwood First Baptist Church).

 

 

 

Please pray for Dr. Tom Higginbothan.  This is a message I received last night from Janie Wise, the state director for WMU.

Good evening, ladies,

As you pray this evening and in the morning, please pray for Dr. Tom Higginbotham, pastor in Eastern Louisiana Association and for Patti (associational WMU director) and their family.  Bro. Tom had a heart attack this afternoon and will have by-pass surgery tomorrow morning, beginning between 6:00-8:00 am, in Baton Rouge.  It is a lengthy surgery.  The surgeon feels good about the surgery, but, of course, could not go further than that.  Because of COVID-19, Patti had to leave him at ER and sat in the parking lot through the heart cath, having conversations by phone with the doctors afterwards. She is planning to participate in worship, on line, with their church, then return to the parking lot tomorrow afternoon. It will help to keep her mind occupied when she can do so little else.  Dr. Richard Blue, associational missions strategist, is keeping me informed.

Patti and I prayed together on the phone; so as you pray, pray for Patti to trust God in this (she has a strength of faith that has always amazed me). Pray for healing and return to health.  Pray for their daughters and their families.  Pray for the church family at Don Avenue Baptist.  And pray for the doctor; Patti has already assured him that this family has deep trust in God and has already begun praying that God would lead his hands.

Cards can be sent to Bro. Tom and Patti at 32400 Walker North Rd., Walker, LA 70785.

Janie. R. Wise

Women’s Missions & Ministry Strategist

Louisiana Baptists

318.449.4267, 318.448.3402 or 800.622.6549

Cell 318.446.5263

Facebook:  Louisiana Baptist Women

                    Louisiana Baptists Missions and Ministry

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 5

  • Deuteronomy 28:1-68
  • Luke 11:14-36
  • Psalm 77:1-20
  • Proverbs 12:18

 

 

I am a ruler follower.  Today’s rules include:

  • staying at home
  • washing your hands frequently
  • remembering you are trying to stay well
  • patiently waiting for this Coronavirus to run its course
  • praying
  • turning it all over to God

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Give all your worries and cares to God,

for he cares about you.”

~1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Today marks three weeks David and I have been quarantined.  I never dreamed this would happen to us, but it is better to be safe, than sorry.  We didn’t start with a number of days in mind, just the idea of taking each day as it comes.  This is one of those times when we don’t need/want to see the long-term future.  Continue to pray for all involved in fighting the Coronavirus.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Matt Travis.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is having some change in treatment.  Pray this is beneficial.  He’s home and thankful to be there.

 

 

 

Ryan “Rufus” Williams, from Spring Creek, seems to be improving.  Please continue to pray for him.

 

 

 

Baptist Presshttp://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Tonight, at 6 P.M., FBC, Kentwood will broadcast the Wednesday night prayer meeting.  I hope you will be able to join them and pray for them.  Thanks to those who make it possible for us to join with them.

 

 

 

I have a project for those of you who are interested in helping with Operation Christmas Child and who have some old t-shirts at home.  That probably will describe most of us.

These would be great in our “Shoeboxes” this year.  You can make them now and keep them at your home for now.

T-shirt pom-poms – https://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/t-shirt-pom-poms-tutorial

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – April 1

  • Deuteronomy 18:1- 20:20
  • Luke 9:28-50
  • Psalm 73:1-28
  • Proverbs 12:10

 

 

I think you might enjoy this video on the miracles of Jesus.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying.  I hope The Prayer Link is meaningful during this time.

Anna Lee