Friday

“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”

~Psalm 23:3 NIV~

Please pray for Smiley Conerly as he has a heart procedure today in Hattisburg. He is scheduled to be in the hospital overnight.

James “Buddy” Coon

February 25, 1944 – March 14, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA , passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home in Kentwood, LA. He was born February 25,1944 in Tylertown, MS and was 75 years of age. He was owner and operator of Kentwood Auto Salvage for over 36 years. He is survived by wife, Kathleen L. Coon; 2 daughters, Pamela Golmon and April Laird; 1 son, Chad Coon; 5 step children, Christy Brown, Fry Brown, Christopher Brown, Katie Brown, and Clint Brown; 4 grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Tinsey DeBlanc, Norma Jean Gibbs, and Penny Lynn Cook; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, James and Murial Coon; former wife, Dorothy Coon; 1son, Derrick Coon; 1 brother, Roger Dale Coon Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA 70444.For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Read and Write the Bible Today – John 13: 12-17

What a blessing our family, friends, and neighbors have been to us!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,”

~Psalm 23:2 NIV~

Read and Write the Bible – Galatians 5: 13-14

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

PHILIP & JUMMAI NACHE

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/nache/

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As usual, there are some good articles I think you will enjoy.

Jewel Kay Cutrer is home from the hospital with her pacemaker. Pray it is helpful to her.

David – I hate to ask for prayers again, but something else has happened to David. We had three medical appointments last week. On the way home yesterday, he told me his vision wasn’t right. That led to the fourth doctor visit! The lower half of the field of vision in the right eye was not there. Instead, everything was black. We went to a doctor. By the time we got in, the black area was fuzzy. After all the retina surgeries he has had, I knew we had to get attention. The doctor said something in a blood vessel moved through his eye, but it seemed to be better. Testing of his vision was done. We go back on the 19th, unless we need to go again sooner. The field of vision is almost normal this morning. We thank God for that. Please continue to pray for David, and me, as we seem to deal with one issue after another. God is faithful to walk each step of this journey with us.

Tonight is the proper time to change your clocks forward!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.

Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God

~1 John 4:7~

Please pray for Cora Morris of Amite. She has had one problem after another. The broken ankle has taken her from home to PAM Specialty with the next stop being Landmark.

So, it’s with a very heavy, heavy, heart that I tell you that my Mom, Cora Morris, is in PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond for 3-5 days before being transported to Landmark Skilled Nursing Facility where she will stay until she has fully recuperated from breaking her ankle! Prayers are certainly appreciated but, most of all, she needs visits and phone calls from her friends and family while she’s away from home so she doesn’t feel alone or forgotten!! Mom’s cell is (985) 517-8093

Pray for Cora and her family.

Jason Dean is having kidney stone issues. Pray that he can be feeling better soon.

Cheryl Hart Pierre

July 10, 1947 – February 11, 2019

Cheryl Hart Pierre, a resident of Loranger, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond. She was born July 10, 1947 in Independence and was 71 years of age. She is survived by 2 daughters, Michelle Carrier and husband, Ronnie, and Kris Pierre; grandchildren, Jordan Carrier and fiance’, MaKayla Norred; great-grandson, Ruston Carrier; sisters, Patti Tyler and husband, Tim, Fay Raborn and husband, Bobby, Jo Ann Karst and husband, Dr. Charles Karst, and Carol Hart; brother, Herbert Hart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew H. Pierre; parents, Herbert and Roma Hart; grandson, Joshua Carrier; brothers, Michael Hyde and Franklin Hart. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM Friday, February 15, 2019. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Patti Tyler’s sister, Cheryl, passed away yesterday. Please be in prayer for the family.

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Read and Write the Bible – John 3: 16-21

Yesterday afternoon, four ladies gave of their time to help us get prepared for company, Thank-you so much!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian.

Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name!”

~1 Peter 4:16 NLT~

Read and Write the Bible Today – Ephesians 4:1-6

Fred Bernard Bourgoyne

January 31, 1934 – February 06, 2019

Fred Bernard Bourgoyne passed away at his home in Kentwood, La. surrounded by family members on February 6, 2019. Born January 31, 1934 in Plaquemine, La. to Matthew and Anona Neff Bourgoyne. He owned and operated Fred’s Body Shop in Kentwood La. for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Angelena Sagnibene Bourgoyne. Two sons, Fred Bourgoyne, Jr. and wife, Stacie Bourgoyne of Denham Springs, David Bourgoyne and close friend, Jennifer Ard, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Sherry Pigott and husband, Pat; six grandchildren, Traci Giannoble and husband, Tony, of Hammond, Brad Bourgoyne and wife, Monica, of Hammond, Christian Bourgoyne of Baton Rouge, Christina Bourgoyne of Holden, Jennifer James of Denham Springs and Britney Mounts and husband, Paul, of Zachary; seven great grandchildren, Gavin and Grant Giannoble, Conner Bourgoyne, Payton and Tyler Pigott, Jaxn Tillman, and James Windgate, Jr.; numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his father, Matthew Bourgoyne; mother, Anona Neff Bourgoyne; three brothers, Norris, Robert, and Matthew Bourgoyne, Jr.; two sisters, Bertie Denham and Carolyn Ard. Other family members, sisters in law, Jean Sagnibene Ransom and her late husband, Randy, Marie Sagnibene Russell and her husband, Kenneth (Skip), late brother in law, Frank Sagnibene. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 12:00 Noon conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Full of Grace, P. O. Box 1647, Amite, LA, 70422.

Please continue to pray for those who are hospitalized, recently hospitalized, homebound, or just sick for a few days as in the case of the flu or stomach virus which is going around.

Today, I would like for your to get a piece of paper and make your own prayer list.

Now pray for these people.

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Today is out next opportunity to tell someone about Jesus. Let’s do that today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

~Proverbs 3:5-6~

Read (& Write) the Bible) – I Corinthians 13: 8-13

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Over and over, I hear that there are so many sick people in our church and community. Take time, now, to pray for each one of them that you know of.

From the Hope Center:

A big thank you to First Baptist Church Kentwood for the donation of can goods!!

(Our cans of soup were delivered yesterday.) Thanks to those who contributed and the the volunteer who delivered them. Thanks to the Youth on Mission for taking the lead in this worthy project.

Pray for us as David has begun home health, sees this family practitioner today, and his nephrologist Friday. Than God for sending our daughter to us earlier than we expected. She has been a BIG help!

Prayer is a gift from God to us. Use your ability to pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28~

Read & Write the Bible – I Corinthians 13:1-7

One of my favorites passages in the Bible!

The soup that was collected at church has been removed and will be delivered this week by a friend. Thanks for bringing the soup to help meet needs people have.

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After you read the article about Ray City, GA, pray for God to show you, me, and others how we can work for the Lord in Kentwood.

David and I have been on the receiving end of lots of love, prayers, cards, visits, etc. I want to thank you and tell you how much it means to us. So many of our conversations lately has been focused on you and how you have touched our lives. We have been blessed abundantly! God has worked though you in so many ways!

Anna Lee

Monday

Turn from evil and do good;

seek peace and pursue it.

~Psalm 34:14~

Read & Write the Bible – Romans 13: 8-10

Thank-you to those who brought soup for Hope Center. I know it will be put to good use.

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Continue to pray for those from our area who are homebound or hospitalized and for those who lost a loved one recently.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)~

Josiah Huckaby

Josiah is finally out of the cath lab (they finished up about 1:30 pm) & settled in his room (since about 2 pm). He seems to be doing good. The veins in his legs have rerouted themselves due to all the central lines he’s had in the past. This caused an issue with putting in the stents because they are no longer straight but look like sideway V’s. The other option was to go through the neck but they would’ve had to do a u-turn to get the stent in one vein & just leave the other vein closed since it had completely collapsed. The only other option was to go through the liver…so that is what they did. It was the most direct path to get both stents in place. So he now has 2 stents. They have him on IV sedation since he can’t move for 6 hrs. They will be monitoring his liver visually & by labs to make sure he doesn’t have any internal bleeding following the cath. The dr was pleased with the stents & he will have to have another cath in about 2.5 months to increase the stent size which will provide more stability for the veins. After that, he will most likely have a cath every 3-4 months for about a year then they will decrease to about every 6 months. He will also be on a new med for 4-5 months as a trial to see if it will slow down the progression of his pulmonary vein stenosis. If all goes well tonight and he can get back to his home settings on the vent, he should be able to go home tomorrow. To God be the glory!!! ❤

Continued prayers for Josiah and his family are greatly appreciated.

Diane Strickland

Diane Strickland had back surgery yesterday. All seems to have gone well. Let’s thank God for this good report.

Douglas Crawford of the Line Creek area passed away yesterday at home. Please be in prayer for his family.

Barbara “Barb” Gaut Graham

December 07, 1934 – January 26, 2019

Barbara “Barb” Gaut Graham of Baton Rouge passed away January 26, 2019 at the age of 84 with her three daughters by her side. A private funeral service was held. Barb was a beautiful soul with a spirit that was strong and free. She was loved by many for her kind heart and fun nature. She treasured her time with her family and made family and friends feel loved and special. She enjoyed traveling and was always willing to bring along anyone that wanted to join her. A trip with Barb was like no other, and she had a way of helping others see the beauty in simple things that might have gone unnoticed. Barbara leaves behind her daughters Kim Lowery (Bill), Wendy LeBlanc (Mark) and Dana Bass (Brandon). She especially enjoyed her role as Meme, and she adored her grandchildren Keely Roussel (Ryan), Caroline LeBlanc, Aubrey and Brandon Le Barrett, and her great grandchildren Kate and Ryder Roussel. She is also survived by her sister Gail Ragusa. She was preceded in death by her parents Pearl Swindle, F. L. Swindle and Arlie Gaut, and brothers Gary Gaut, Sr. and Ron Gaut. The family would like to thank the compassionate caregivers at Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Hospice in His Care, and a special thank you to Chaplain Tommy Cain, Sr. for his spiritual support. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform an act of kindness in memory of Barb. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Joseph “Ricky” Fabre, Sr.

July 20, 1979 – January 28, 2019

A resident of Amite passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home. He was born July 20, 1979 in Hammond and was 39 years of age. He was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his parents, Billy and Tammy Fabre; son, Joseph “Ricky” Fabre, Jr.; sister, Nikki Fabre; nephew, Ryatt Ellis; grandmother, Pauline Stevens. Preceded in death by grandparents, Richard Stevens, Joseph I. Fabre, Sr. and Lou Fabre. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, February 1, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible

Psalm 120:8-9
Psalm 138: 1-2
Psalm 144: 9-10

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Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body.

We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.”

~Romans 12:4-5 NLT~

Updates:

Brandon McElveen had five bypasses. He is in his mid-40″s. Thank God for the successful surgery.
Andy Taylor‘s cataract surgery went well. Pray for Andy and Betty as he recovers,
Eleanor Morris continues to improve on walking on her new hip. Thank God for allowing her to have this surgery.
David had a long day yesterday in Baton Rouge including visiting in the High Grove Ochsner that just opened. We were thankful to have Jennie with us and driving. David was able to get his Procrit shot even thought his number was 10.1 because the number was “trending downward”. Pray for David’s energy level and strength to increase.

Sandra K. Smith (Bro. Danny Smith’s sister=in-law)

1950 – 2019

Sandra K Smith, 68, of Lacombe died Friday January 25, 2019 at Lacombe Nursing home. Sandra was born February 2, 1950 in Hicksville, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Bill (and Joyce) Albertson and the late Beverly Fiig Burt. Sandra was an avid member of the Lions Club. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Leon (Buck) Smith. She is survived by her son Scott Smith and his wife Kelley Smith. She is survived by her siblings Charles Albertson Sr. Butler, IN; Joana and Neil Bonecutter of Edgerton, OH; Sarah and David Clark of Hicksville, OH; Martha and Kim Elson of Hamilton, IN; and Mary and Tim Algire of Montpelier, OH. She has four grandchildren Tyler Welch of Slidell; Blaine Welch of Slidell; Ryan Welch of Slidell; and Emma Welch of Slidell. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents and two siblings. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Lions Club of Mandeville, 720 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 40448. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, LA in charge of arrangements. To view and sign the family guest book please visit WWW.bagnellfuneralhome.com.

Read the Bible

Psalm 119: 116, 117. 145, & 146.
If you have not received your February Bible reading guide, you can get one at FBC, Kentwood.

Bring cans of soup for “Soup”er Bowl Sunday. They will be given to the Hope Center. Help the Youth on Mission help others.

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Stay alert to the weather situation. Be alert and available to help others.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever,

no matter what.”

~Psalm 119:112 CEV~

Today, let’s pray for those who are struggling with decisions.

Education
Family
Purchases
Church participation
Health
Etc.

Decisions can be difficult. They also can change our future in a big way. Pray about the decisions you are facing. Let God lead you in making decisions.

Read the Bible – “I will….”

Psalm 42:5-6
Psalm 42:11

2018 relief efforts still need volunteers

The calendar has turned to a New Year, but hundreds of people in the Southeast continue picking up the pieces following the massive storms that hit the region in 2018.

After Calif. wildfire, ‘God just keeps’ providing

Following Northern California’s deadly Camp Fire, one church has experienced apparent supernatural provision and spiritual harvest amid its ministry efforts. Others have devoted themselves to counseling and listening.

Churches ramp up background checks to ensure safety

As churches become aware of potential safety issues, more are signing up for background check services through LifeWay Christian Resources’ OneSource program.

Court limits Jack Phillips’ religious bias lawsuit

Christian cake artist Jack Phillips can proceed with his latest lawsuit alleging Colorado harassed him based on his religious beliefs, but he may no longer seek damages from nine of the 10 defendants targeted.

Ashford: ‘Be our better selves’ in the public sphere

As an observer of Christianity and public life, Bruce Ashford sees the good, the bad and the ugly of American political engagement. In a new book, “Letters to an American Christian,” he is seeking to change it for the better.

FROM THE STATES: Ill., Ala., Md. evangelism/missions news; ‘Our prayer is that hundreds are saved and baptized’

Today’s From the States features items from: Illinois Baptist; The Alabama Baptist; BaptistLIFE (Maryland)

‘In Jesus’ name’: Evangelicals meet Mideast leaders

Southern Baptists are praying in Jesus’ name in the offices of Muslim princes and presidents hosting evangelicals on tours promoting religious freedom in the Middle East.

Read these and other timely articles at Baptist Press (www.bpnews.net).

Read Christian articles/books and watch Christian programs. Build yourself up spiritually.

Anna Lee