Sunday

“Think about the things that are good and worthy of praise.

Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.”

~Philippians 4:8 NCV~

Please pray for Mrs. Peggy Luce, formerly of this area. She fell yesterday and broke her eye socket and nose as well as getting some cuts. Her husband Dr. David Luce pastored in this area while she taught school here.

Sara Inkenbrandt Walker

June 24, 1947 – October 19, 2019

A resident of Amite and a former resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. She was born June 24, 1947 in New Orleans and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her children, Russell Walker and wife, Melinda; Judy Walker, Debbie Foster, Justin Lee, and William Carl Hayes; grandchildren, Amanda Walker, Russell Walker, II, Peyton Walker, Amy Turbeville, Bryan Knight, Shawn Walker, Josh Beddingfield, Keri Newman, Charleigh Rose Lee; great-grandchildren, Amiah Walker, Alyssee Walker, Annsley Walker, Cassie Knight, Weslynn McElwee, Thomas Turbeville, Bella Newman, Jayden Newman, Lexi Walker, Janel Walker, and Bryleigh Knight; great-great-grandson, Nathan Jones; sister, Sandy Welch. Preceded in death by her parents, Wallace “Wally” Inkenbrandt and Dorothy Connolly Inkenbrandt; husband, Reuben Lee; siblings, Wallace Inkenbrandt, II, Connie Paille, Larry Inkenbrandt, Michael Inkenbrandt, and Alan “Buddy” Inkenbrandt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, October 21, 2019. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing for October 20th – Colossians 2: 6-10

The quarterly WMU meeting will be at FBC, Kentwood Monday morning. I hope you have plans to attend.

Boys and girls from 2 – 14 will have an opportunity to complete a form/coloring sheet for the shoeboxes. Forms will be distributed this morning and can be returned tonight or Saturday at the packing party. The forms will be place in shoeboxes for children of the same age and sex. Money to help with postage is still being collected. Mark your envelope “OCC Postage”, please. Thank-you.

The shoebox packing party is Saturday at 1 P.M. We won’t be long, but it will be rewarding.

Thank-you for reading and praying today. Don’t forget about Operation Christmas Child!

Anna Lee

Saturday

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~

We have prayed for Dollie Frazier and her eye problems recently. We need to continue to do so. She has been having mini strokes in both eyes and is now hospitalized at North Oaks to help her save her vision.

Calling all Prayer Warriors I am now having strokes in my right eye as well. Dr Rhodes put me in the hospital at North Oakes for a few days to try and save my right eye. Thank you for prayer. God is Master Physcian!

Let’s support her with our prayers.

Scripture Writing for October 19 – Acts 4:11-12

Baptist Friendship House needs our support.

http://www.wmu.com/?q=article/national-wmu/wmu-blog/support/national-wmu/baptist-friendship-house-transforming-lives-new&inf_contact_key=c72ce04736805f4f5d807870080f9865f651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0

Two Rivers’ WMU will meet Monday at FBC, Kentwood. Attend to learn. Leave to do missions. Keep your church involved.

One week from today, at 1 P.M., FBC Kentwood will have their packing party. You are invited to come pack and pray for shoeboxes. Wear your Christmas colors and bring a Christmas “goodie” to share with the other packers. Packing always goes quickly, so don’t be late.

Yesterday, I shared that I believe in praying. A reader responded with example of how prayer has working in their family. The more we believe, the more we will pray! I had an older friend who now resides in her heavenly home. She told me for several years about all the things she wished she could still do, but couldn’t. She always ended by saying she could still pray. She faithfully prayed for my family and the families of many of you. As soon as David and I would get settled in to visit with her, she would begin to ask about those she had been praying for. She wanted her prayers to be timely and consistent with the current needs. I miss my friend, but I greatly miss her Christian example. I’m thankful for the lessons I learned from her.

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Friday

Nothing is wrong at our house today. Our schedule has been turned around though. The Scripture below about being downcast does not describe us today, but the portion about hope does. It was sent to me today.

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~

Scripture Writing for 10-18-19 – 2 Corinthians 5: 15-21

I certainly am enjoying the cooler temperatures this morning. I hope you are too! David went to sit on the porch, but came right back in. God blessed us with needed rain and cooler temperatures this week. I’m thankful!

Pray for Micah Simpson and his family. Micah will be leaving for the Marines during November. Pray for the family as they adjust to Micah not being there. Pray for Micah as he learns all about being a marine.

Our oldest grandson, Miles Hatchel, has joined the US Air Force. He doesn’t know when he will be leaving yet. My daddy, who was in the Army Air Force during WWII, will be happy about this choice.

Pray for all those in our military. Be proud and thankful they love our country and are willing to serve.

Do you believe in prayer?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“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~

Betty Taylor shared that her sister, Glenda, has continued to improve and was released from the hospital yesterday.

Carol Ann Cleveland shared that her daughter, Betty Rainey, had the shunt implanted and was doing so well she went to a regular room rather than ICU following her surgery.

Andy Taylor’s niece had a lung to collapse for the second time. She’s better, but was informed her lung will probably collapse again. Pray her her lung to improve and for the number of collapses to be fewer than the doctor expects.

Smiley Conerly had a MRI done yesterday and will get the results in about a week. Pray for him as he searches for answers.

Buddy Morris got another good report yesterday. His good reports are not what the doctor expected when Buddy was diagnosed. Thank God for the improvement Buddy has made since that first diagnosis.

Josiah Huckaby continues to improve, but is still dependent on oxygen, which means he will be hospitalized for a while. Thank God that Josiah has two caring parents who chose him knowing he would require special care. Josiah was blessed to be chosen by Job and KK!

Ladies, make plans to be at the Two River’s WMU meeting at FBC, Kentwood Monday. Leadership will meet at 9:00 before the 10:00 meeting. All ladies are invited. A covered dish meal will follow the meeting. I thank God for the ladies who stepped up and are doing an excellent job in my absence.

Scripture Writing for October 17 – 2 Corinthians 5: 11-15

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party – October 26th at 1 P.M. in the FBC, K fellowship hall.

I believe in prayer!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the LORD Almighty.

~Haggai 2:6-7~

Scripture Writing for October 16 – 2 Corinthians 5: 6-10

A new church directory for FBC, Kentwood will soon be made, but first pictures must be taken. Today is the day that begins. Call the church office if you need a time slot to have your picture made.

My classmate, Carol Ann, asks for prayer today because her daughter, Betty C. Rainey, will have surgery to get a shunt to reduce headaches. Pray for everyone involved. Thanks.

Annette Patricia Allison

July 08, 1965 – August 14, 2019

Annette Patricia Allison, 54 of Wellsburg, WV died suddenly on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at home. Born on July 8, 1965 in Marrero, LA, a daughter of the late Everette L. Keith and Sylvia Stielper and Step-Father Patrick Stielper of Fallston, MD. Annette graduated Comeaux High School and went on to receive her Phlebotomist License and worked as a nurses aide at The Brooke Senior Citizen Center. She was Baptist by faith. In her spare time she enjoyed being outside and spending time with her animals. In addition to her mother she is survived by her life partner of 12 years Aaron Slovekosky of Wellsburg, WV, two sons Joshua Harry of Lafayette, LA and Jason Harry of Wittmann, AZ, one granddaughter; Lauren Harry of CA, and one sister Tammy Montelione of Weirton, WV. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 2:00PM until Memorial Services at 4:00PM on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Inurment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

“How to Add Missions to What You are Already Doing”

https://louisianabaptists.org/how-to-add-missions-to-what-you-are-already-doing/?fbclid=IwAR3ciWTN081cs-fcTLabZSpSUEdtw05v7ZJYi6wfZJl4GBlZAe0rbRyBpGU

I’m so thankful for the rain showers we have had. They were much needed.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“If you insist on saving your life, you will lose it.

Only those who throw away their lives for my sake and for the sake of the Good News will ever know what it means to really live.”

~Mark 8:35 TLB~

Today, I want to start by saying we got a great rain yesterday. I know God’s timing is always right, so I am thankful it was our turn to get some rain.

Josiah Huckaby

Josiah is definitely feeling better today. He’s been awake way more today than yesterday. He is still requiring quite a bit of oxygen but I feel like he’s kind of stabled out with that for now. The PICU dr today feels most of his symptoms are viral vs infection. He did test positive for rhinovirus, which is very common. Most kids don’t even know they have it but for kids like Josiah, it can cause some major issues. They have also narrowed down which bacteria is growing in his trach so we know exactly what he needs to be treated with. The current plan is to discharge when he gets back to his normal 0.5 L of oxygen. We have no clue when that will be. I figure at least another day or so because he’s currently on 3 L with his sats are hanging out at the lower end of his allowed range.

And if you were curious about what he’s up to, here’s a pic…he’s just hanging out with his feet propped up, watching Disney Jr while playing with his toy. 😎

Scripture Writing for 10-15-19 – Luke 9: 23-27

Two Time Changes

On Nov. 3rd, we change our clocks back one hour. Do something special for one hour that day with the extra hour.
The Operation Christmas Child Packing Party at FBC, Kentwood will begin at 1 P.M., rather than 6 P.M. We will be able to pack the shoeboxes and finish at a more reasonable time.

“Shoeboxes” – If you want to pack a shoebox(es) as a family project, please let me know. (You can message me here, see me at church, or give me a call at home.) I can provide you with a red and green official box(es). You still have a month to pack them, so it is not too late. FBC, Kentwood packs their boxes early so we can prepare to be a drop-off site in November.

Postage for Shoeboxes – It costs $9.00 to ship each box. As of the end of last week, we had collected about 70% of the amount we need to ship the FBC boxes. You can give in the church office any day or put your donation in the offering plate Sunday morning if you choose to do so. Thanks to those who have helped with postage. You are greatly appreciated!

Anna Lee

Monday

“What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven!

What joys when sins are covered over!

What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.”

~Psalm 32:1-2 TLB~

Today, I want to thank God for another good medical report from Frances Gay. She has been faithful and so has He!

Two mothers ask for prayers for their children.

K.K. Huckaby – Josiah was admitted to Le Bonheur last night. He started having increased secretions yesterday morning & they quickly started looking funky around lunch. They didn’t improve into the afternoon & he had a low grade fever earlier in the day. He also started requiring more oxygen so we decided to play it safe & head to Le Bonheur. Long story short…God put the right people in the right places for us & we were taken straight back in the ER. They ran a bunch of test & he was negative for flu/rsv but he does have tracheitis. We are still waiting for the final reports to see which bacteria has caused this infection but they started him on IV antibiotics & will adjust them as we learn more. They are concerned about his pulmonary hypertension & pulmonary vein stenosis because he is requiring more oxygen so we will be seeing Cardiology tomorrow to see what their thoughts are. We are praying he can get some good rest tonight & that his coughing goes away. We are also praying that they figure out specifics quickly so he can get a more targeted therapy instead of a broad therapy and that this infection hasn’t or doesn’t cause his pulmonary hypertension to increase. We greatly appreciate your prayers! To God be the glory!!!
Dana Hendry – Thank you all. We had bloodwork, some tests and a ct scan. Negative on mono and strep. But ct showed many swollen lymph nodes. She will be on steroids and antibiotics the next week to see if that knocks it out. We will follow up with the doctor and ent next week. Please keep chanie in your prayers please thank you so much!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

Scripture Writing for Oct. 14 – Hebrews 12: 1-3

Louisiana Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net

This is a great week to share the Good News!

Anna Lee

Sunday

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)~

Scripture Writing for October 13 – Revelations 21: 3-8

Please pray for my classmate, Barbara Daniel Yerby, who lives in Amite. Barbara has double pneumonia.

Tomorrow night the Two Rivers Associational Annual Meeting will be held at Roseland. It is always interesting and you get to see your friends from other area churches. The meeting begins at 6 P.M.

Thanks to those who supported shoeboxes by providing postage. Postage is $9.00 per shoebox. If you didn’t contribute to the items inside the box, maybe you would like to provide the shipping of some boxes. Remember, each shoebox touches seven lives!

Our “shoebox” packing party will be Saturday, October 26 at 6 P.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood. You are encouraged to wear Christmas colors and to bring a Christmas snack to share with the other packers. This is an awesome experience for all who participate. I cannot tell you, but if you participate your heart will be touched.

Thanks for reading and praying today. You make a difference in many lives.

Anna Lee

Saturday

9 “This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.

10 Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’

~Zechariah 7:9-10~

Scripture Writing for October 12 – I John 2: 15-17

Betty Taylor reports that her sister, Glenda Phelps, did well in surgery and is now recovering on schedule. Pray Glenda continues to do well.

Billy F. Thomas

October 13, 1959 – October 10, 2019

BILLY F. THOMAS, AGE 59

And a resident of Pine died Thursday evening October 10, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center. He was born on October 13, 1959 and was a graduate of Pine High School. Billy was a longtime cross-country truck driver that worked for several different companies through the years, hauling any possible freight that you could. He was proud that he had visited all 48 continental states as well as Canada and Mexico. Billy liked to drink Cherry Dr. Pepper and he always had a sucker or candy for every one of his beloved grand-babies. He really enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and he had a special place in his heart for his pet dog Sparky.

Survived by:

Wife of 42 years: Donna Deas Thomas of Pine

2 Sons and Daughters in law: Landon and Mandy Thomas of French Settlement,
Austin Thomas and his fiancé Kayla Schilling of Franklinton,

Daughter and Son in law: Jeanie and Ron Thomas of Pine

7 Grandchildren: Sydney Thomas, Bryson Thomas, Brelynn Thomas, Logan Thomas, Lakynn Thomas, Colston Thomas, Ryan Thomas

Parents: Wendell Thomas and Jeanette Magee Thomas of Pine

Sister and Brother in law: Janet and Sonny Harper of Jonesboro, LA

Mother in law: Jean Deas of Thomas

Sisters in law and Brothers in law: Janet and Mike Thomas of Thomas,
Mike and Ruthie Deas of Walker,
Julie and Harry Leyrer of Madisonville,
Jodie and Amanda Deas of Pine

Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday October 14th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A private family graveside funeral service will follow the visitation in Pine First Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Harold Gaddy and Eld. Richard Magee officiating.

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

It certainly is nice to hear from someone that you haven’t communicated with lately. If there is someone you need to reconnect with, today is a good day to do just that.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Listen to advice and accept discipline,

and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart,

but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.

~Proverbs 19:20-21 (NIV)~

Please pray for Betty Taylor’s sister, Glenda Z. Phelps. She was rushed to the doctor today because of a heart issue. She will be having surgery soon, but the family does not yet know when.

Smiley Conerly still has questions, but no answers. David an I can relate to this. Many of you can too. Pray for Smiley and Carol Jean as they continue tests and waiting.

Pray for the unrest in our world today. Pray for the president and other leaders too.

The obituary for John Fulda is not available yet.

Scripture Writing for October 10 – I John 2: 1-6

Thank God for the little things people do for us that have a big impact on our lives. Last night, someone shared some freshly killed game. That’s what I’m cooking today.

Anna Lee