Wednesday

It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere.

Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

                                                   ~Deuteronomy 13:4 (NIV)~

 

 

 

 

Rev. John Fulda entered heart surgery knowing it might now be successful.  He passed away just before 6 A.M. yesterday.  He was known to many as a Church of Christ pastor and/or a chorus teacher at Amite High School.  He was a positive influence in many lives.  Arrangements have not been made yet because of many family members who will be traveling home for the services. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for October 9 – Hebrews 13: 5-8

 

 

 

Thank-you for praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“For to me, to live is Christ

and to die is gain.” 

~Philippians 1:21 NIV~

 

 

 

David had lab work, saw a NP, and got his weekly injection of Procrit yesterday.  The good news is that his blood level held at 8.6, which is good for him.  As always, we are so thankful for your prayers.  Please feel free to continue to pray for us.

 

 

Jonathan Edward Serigne

Jonathan Edward Serigne, AKA Batman, took final flight October 4, 2019. As a Holy Cross alumnus of 2001, he made it just in time to get the best seats for the hundredth game against Jesuit. Jonathan always lived life to the fullest and encouraged others to do the same. His infectious smile, confident personality, and caring demeanor attracted friendships everywhere he went. Even in his final days, he kept a smile on his face. Along with Holy Cross, he loved his LSU tigers, Nicholls Colonels, fraternity TKE and Saints. He leaves behind a wife, Randi Rousseau Serigne, two children, Jacques and Stella Serigne, his father and mother, Jack and Bonnie Serigne, brother and sister, Jack Serigne III and Stephanie Kostopoulos, and dozens upon dozens of grieving and loving family and friends. Losing him has left a void in all of us and is apparent by the number of people who’ve prayed and reached out to him. Just like Batman, he has one super power, he never gave up! He fought to stay with those who loved him till the very end. We all hope to see him again, as Jonathan would say, “same bat time, same bat channel.” Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 PM. Interment will be private. To celebrate and honor the life of Jonathan, the family requests guests wear their favorite Batman inspired attire.

(Jonathan is the son-in-law of our friend, Darryl Rousseau of Ponchatoula.)

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for October 8 – Jeremiah 33: 2-3

 

 

 

Today, I would like to share this inspirational thought shared by Pastor Rick Warren.  I hope you will take time to read this.

“Happiness Habit: Give Your Life Away”

https://pastorrick.com/happiness-habit-give-your-life-away/?roi=echo7-36164328694-54695940-5f611e740859c52b84bbf39fabc76d44

 

 

 

Cooperative Program article from Baptist Presshttp://www.bpnews.net/53709/cooperative-program-sealed-for-missions

 

 

 

Baptist Pressbpnews.net

 

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Messagehttps://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Reading articles and sites like these give information and enlighten our minds.  Spend some time each day reading good articles.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

Sleep didn’t come my way, so I am up tonight writing this for Monday.  If you are awake too, please pray I will be able to sleep some soon.

 

 

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

If you do this, you will experience God’s peace.” 

                                                           ~Philippians 4:6-7 NLT~

 

 

I want to mention three people to you tonight.

  • Smiley Conerly will be seeing a pulmonologist tomorrow.
  • Bryan Tate is in MD Anderson in Houston.
  • Ruby Dillon had a good day Sunday, the best day since she has been home from  the hospital.

 

 

Scripture Writing for October 7 – Jeremiah 33: 2-3

 

 

Mission Opportunities

  • Annual Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana
  • Collecting money for postage for shoeboxes – $9.00 per box
  • Packing party for Operation Christmas Child on October 26 at 6 P.M.
  • Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet at FBC, Kentwood this month

 

 

Thanks for praying about my sometimes crazy sleep patterns.  I usually don’t sleep during the day so wasted sleep time at night usually means I just lose the sleep.  

Anna Lee

Bring Your Bible to School Day

 And this is love:

that we walk in obedience to his commands.

As you have heard from the beginning,

his command is that you walk in love.

~2 John 1:6~

 

 

 

Today, our students are encouraged to “Bring Your Bible to School”.

 

 

 

Jan Hammons sent me an update on Jonathan Sarigne.  He is a little better, but needs to improve some more to get chemo.  The family asks you to continue to pray for him at 8:30 each night.  He is 36.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly’s cardiologist said Smiley’s problem is not his heart, so they are continuing to search for answers.  Pray for Smiley and his family as they deal with the uncertainly of now knowing what problem is the root of his illness.

 

 

 

My childhood neighbor and life-long friend, Mrs. Juanita Pritchett, passed away.  She had three boys and lived next to us, a family with three girls.  She has been hospitalized a number of times in Greensburg where we were able to see her.  I visited her last year at her home and bought some Roseland cookbooks.  Recently, David and I saw her in Walmart.  She said her boys were good to her, but just didn’t buy the groceries she wanted, so she drove herself to the store and was shopping for what she wanted to cook.  She had some real tragedies in her life, but never let them get the best of her.  I’m glad I knew her!  One more thing, she was exactly a year older than my mother.

Juanita Singleton Pritchett

March 26, 1928 – October 02, 2019

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2019 at her home. She was born March 26, 1928 in Roseland, LA and was 91 years of age. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and WMU. She loved gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by 2 sons, Chester Pritchett and fiancé, Linda Cutrer, Roseland, and John Pritchett, Jr. and wife, Virgie, Roseland ; grandchildren, Clay Pritchett and wife, Elizabeth, Houston, TX, Roddi Lynn Blackmon and husband, Jason, Jersey Village, TX, Rhonda Hoolahan and husband, Donald, Hammond, Amy Ballard and husband, Jimmy, Roseland, Shane Hendry, Roseland, Clint Hendry and wife, Beckie, Roseland; great-grandchildren, Julian and Alaina Pritchett, Keeli Blackmon, Baylor Blanchard, Emilee Edwards, Hallie Hendry, Logan Ballard and Seth Hendry; 1 sister, Almeda Miller, Arcola. Preceded in death by her first husband, Dixie Clay Pritchett; her second husband, John Henry Pritchett, Sr.; son, Rodney Earl Pritchett and wife, Judy; parents, Harvey Felix Singleton and Alma Thompson Singleton; 6 brothers, Theodore, Henson, William, Hayden, Dudley and Samuel; 2 sisters, Augusta, Susie, and Clarice Singleton. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Rick Elder. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – October 3 – I Timothy 6: 6-10

 

 

 

Today, at 1 P.M., we will again meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, K. to paint “shoeboxes” for Operation Christmas Child.  You are welcome to join us there.  Come, join the fun.  We will soon have all our boxes painted and can plan for the packing party later this month.  Artistic talent is not required.  Just willingness and a spirit of fun.

 

 

 

Thank-you for praying each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

If you do this, you will experience God’s peace”

~Philippians 4:6-7 NLT~

 

 

 

Mattie’s Miracles – Great news this morning…no malignant cells found in the lymph node biopsy! God is so very good ALL the time! Thank you to Our faithful prayer warriors. We appreciate you so very much!!

 

 

 

Johathan Serigne‘s family appreciate your prayers Monday night.  They also asked everyone to pray for him at 8:30 last night.  I wasn’t home and didn’t get that request posted in time.  I’ll try to post again when I hear an update.

 

 

 

Today is the day Rev. Franklin Graham as asked people all across our country to pray for President Trump.  No matter your political opinion, praying for our country’s leadership is always appropriated.  Please take time to pray for President Trump and other leaders today.

 

 

 

Tomorrow is Bring Your Bible to School Day.  Please pass the word to students so than can make a decision about doing so tomorrow.  You may want to read the article in the Baptist Message, https://baptistmessage.com/.

 

 

 

We are making progress on painting the shoeboxes.  We will paint tomorrow at 1 P.M.  Join us if you can.  I think by the time we paint tomorrow and Saturday morning we will have enough boxes ready for all the boys and girls we plan to pack a box for at the end of the month.  Packing and shipping the boxes is a great reward as we think about the boys and girls who will receive the boxes in 2020.  We have a few steps between painting and packing that we will be taking care of in the coming weeks.  You can pray for the packing and shipping as well as praying for the recipients.

 

 

 

Two Rivers WMU will be meeting at FBC, Kentwood on October 16th at 10 A.M.  You are invited to attend.

 

 

 

The Two Rivers WMU Lottie Moon Tea will be the second Sunday of December at Spring Creek.  Mark your calendar.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – October 2 – Deuteronomy 7:11-14

 

 

 

Thank-you to the reader of TPL who sent a check for shoebox postage.  I love to meet people over the phone and in person who read this.  You and your prayers are the reason I write this.  You are appreciated.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“Sing out your thanks to him;

sing praises to our God.”

~Psalm 147:7 TLB~

 

 

 

Thursday, October 3rd, is “Bring Your Bible to School” Day.  Please pass the word.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – October 1 – Joshua 1: 7-9

 

 

 

This is a good time to check on your immunization.  Are you current will all the ones you need?  If not, now is the time.

 

 

 

Alma Stevens LaMarca

August 24, 1928 – September 29, 2019

Alma Stevens LaMarca, age 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Heritage Healthcare in Hammond, Louisiana. She was born on August 24,1928 in Amite, Louisiana. She retired from the Highway Department after 30 years of service and then spent several years as the secretary for Saint Helena Catholic Church. Alma was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a scrabble enthusiast and book lover, who wrote a poem for each child’s and grandchild’s birthday. Alma loved traveling, casinos, horse races, parades, festivals and any opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine with loved ones. She was a cherished aunt to innumerable nieces and nephews. She was the life of every party and will be truly missed. She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, Larry and Cathy LaMarca, Libby Rose, Lorraine and Calvin Miller, Lance and Mary LaMarca; as well as 2 grandchildren, Whitney Waller and Lindsay LaMarca; and 3 great grandchildren, Clementine Waller,  Evangeline Waller and Sawyer Waller. She was also survived by her long time Special Friend, Joe Vicaro. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emma Jones and Van Stevens; step father, Eddie Jones; brothers, Alfred “Snake” Stevens, and Sidney Stevens; and former spouse, Carlo A. LaMarca. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM  until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Services conducted by Mark Stevens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Geneva Simpson Varnado

July 09, 1927 – September 28, 2019

Geneva Simpson Varnado, 92, a resident of Osyka, MS, passed away September 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Gillsburg, MS on July 9, 1927 to Oliver Patterson Simpson and Bertha Corinne Caston Simpson. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 9:00AM until services at 11:00AM.  Burial will be in Osyka cemetery.  Rev. Drew Holified will officiate.

Geneva was a life long member of Osyka Baptist Church.  She was a retired school bus driver.  She loved to do embroidery, giving many of her works of art as wedding gifts.  She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend.  She will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Willie Ray Varnado, a daughter; Susan Terrell and a granddaughter, Jennifer Gill.

Geneva is survived by her daughters; Shirly Dianne Smith and Brenda Hoover Martin, a son; Ronald Jewell Hoover (Sherry), a sister; Bertie Hughes and a brother; Bobby Ray Simpson ( Betty), eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

 

 

 

 

Today is a project day for Operation Christmas Child.  We will work to paint a picture inside the lid of each box starting at 1 P.M. today.  Then, we will fold the boxes in preparation for packing the last Saturday of the month.  We will be working in the fellowship hall.

 

 

 

Look back at the verse I started with today.  Take some time to thank God for the many, many blessing with which He has blessed you.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

Anxiety weighs down the heart,

but a kind word cheers it up.

~Proverbs 12:25~

 

 

 

Yesterday was a great day to be in the Lord’s House at FBC, Kentwood!

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly was able to be at church last night.  Pray for Smiley and Carol Jean as they seek answers this week.

 

 

 

Bobby Howard McGee, Sr.

August 16, 1942 – September 25, 2019

Bobby Howard McGee, Sr., a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born August 16, 1942 in Coward, SC  and was 77 years of age. He is survived by son, Bobby H. McGee, Jr. and wife, Jill; grandchildren, Kayla, Karly, Colton and Jackson; 1 brother, Randy McGee; and 1 sister, Jackie Boggs. Preceded in death by wife, Ethel Soles McGee; parents, Wiley and Allie McGee; 3 brothers, Ike, Jimmy and Billy; 1 sister, Fay McGee; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM, Saturday, October 5, 2019. For an online guestbook, visithttp://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 30 – John 15: 20-25

Tomorrow, we will begin October and a new page of Scriptures.  If you did not get your list at FBC, Kentwood yesterday, stop by today for your own copy.

 

 

 

Ladies, don’t forget lunch and birthday cake at The Cafe today at 11:00.

 

 

 

OCC Mission Project Days the week at FBC, Kentwood

  • Tuesday – 1 P.M.
  • Thursday – 1 P.M.
  • Saturday – 8 A.M.

 

 

It is not too late to give to the Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana or to support Operation Christmas Child.

 

 

Make this Monday a marvelous day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“Give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 

~Thessalonians 5:18 NIV~

 

 

 

Pray for little Jules Tankesley who had to be airlifted to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  She is doing much better now.  Pray for Jules and her parents, KerriBeth and Jamie.

 

 

 

Thanks to those who helped with the shoeboxes this week.  The shoebox schedule for this week is Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 P.M.and Saturday at 8 A.M.  We are progressing in getting enough shoeboxes ready for all the children we will be packing for this year.  Help us bring a smile to their faces.  We meet in the fellowship hall to paint.  Thanks to the ladies who helped this week.

We are collecting money to help with the postage.  It costs $9.00 per shoebox to get each one to their destination.  You can mark your check “OCC Postage”.  Thanks for your help.

 

 

 

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions:  We are collecting funds to help people in Louisiana have an opportunity to learn about Jesus.  I know we want those around us to have opportunities to have Jesus in their hearts and lives.

 

 

 

Fifth Sunday Singing at FBC, Kentwood

  • Tonight at 6 P.M.
  • Boiled peanuts and hot dogs after the singing
  • Everyone is invited.

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 29 – Romans 15: 7-13

October Scriptures are available in the sanctuary or office of FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

 

If you have items to send because of the flooding in Texas they must be turned in first thing in the morning so the can get to Bro. Stan in time for the next trip.  Remember, they will only be taking the four items they requested – diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, and Gatorade and other sports drinks.  We have disaster relief workers on the ground and working in Texas.

 

 

 

Monday, the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will meet at The Cafe at 11:00.  All ladies are invited to join in with them.

 

 

 

Sunday School begins at 9:15 and worship begins at 10:30 at FBC, Kentwood.  We invite you to join us if you are not attending another church.  We have classes for every age group.  We also provide a nursery, have children’s church, and other things that may interest you.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 

~2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV~

 

 

 

Linda B. Williams requests prayers for husband, Jimmy.

Friends & Relatives, we are in need of your prayers, again. Following Jimmy’s hospitalization a few months ago after he had the heart cath, his prognosis wasn’t good. He never had recovered from the quadruple bypass surgery he had in 12/2018, and the coronary artery disease is severe. His doctor decided to have a Physical Therapist with his Home Health agency start seeing him and see if he could get his strength back. He did not progress and was discharged by his therapist. When he went to his doctor, she put the order in for Hospice so they can help Jimmy have the best quality of life possible. She explained the things Hospice can do for him that Home Health can’t. She also told us it did not mean he would only live for a certain length of time. It meant Hospice will provide services that will help make his life easier. There are no options left for treating his failing heart. He was admitted to Hospice today. Thanks in advance for your prayers for Jimmy and our family.

 

 

 

As you pray for the recent flooding in Texas, please know we have Baptist Disaster Relief workers there.  Below is Bro. Stan’s list of items needed.  Please note when and where they are needed.  I think if we can get items Sunday, we will be able to get them to Franklinton first thing Monday morning.

BASELA Family- We will be collecting the following items for the churches impacted by the flooding in Texas. We have disaster relief volunteers working in the Hamshire, TX and surrounding areas. Supplies can be taken to the Missions Office in Franklinton (2116 Washington St) or to FBC St. Francesville (12404 Hwy 10). Supplies will be collected through Monday Morning.
Diapers
Feminine hygiene products
paper towels
Gatorade and other sports drinks
THESE ARE THE ONLY ITEMS BEING COLLECTED! Please do not bring clothes, water or any other items!!! This is at the request of the receiving church.
-Bro. Stan

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 28 – Romans 5: 1-5

Scriptures for October will be available at FBC, Kentwood Sunday morning.  You can get your copy in the sanctuary Sunday.  On other days, check with the church office for a copy.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • We will continue with painting the inside lids of shoe boxes today at 1 P.M. in the fellowship hall.  We had a good group last Saturday and look for a good group today.  When the boxes dry, we will fold and stack them for our packing party in five weeks.
  • Set aside the last Saturday of October for our Christmas packing party.  It’s amazing how quickly we can pack all those shoeboxes!
  • FBC, Kentwood will again serve as a collection site.  The hours of drop-off will vary from day to day, so check the OCC website or call the church office before you come to leave your boxes with us.

 

 

 

High Attendance Sunday

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Tomorrow
  • 9:15 A.M.
  • Classes for everyone!

 

 

 

Fifth Sunday Singing

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • 6 P.M.

 

 

 

Pray for all these activities and events.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“I don’t mean to say I’m perfect.

I haven’t learned all I should even yet, but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.

No, dear brothers, I’m still not all I should be.” 

~Philippians 3:12-13 TLB~

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly‘s problem has not be identified yet.  Pray for Smiley and Carol Jean as they continue to seek answers.

 

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden and Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as they work to maintain their health.  Mrs. Ruby Dillon is at home.  Her son, Dr. Illey Dillon has been with them for a few days.

 

 

 

David and I were able to attend the last day of the senior adult revival.  It was a blessing to be a part of the group in attendance and to see many friends from other churches.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Update: We have a number of shoe boxes painted, put together, and stacked in the fellowship hall for our packing party next month.  We will be working on more boxes Saturday at 1 P.M.   Join us in the fellowship hall.

We are now collecting money for postage for the shoeboxes.  We need $9.00 per shoebox that is being shipped.  Mark your gift as “Operation Christmas Child Postage”.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing –  September 26 – Psalm 119: 105 – 112

 

 

 

I don’t have an attendance count, but I can say there was a large number of youth at the See You at the Pole celebration at the Lighthouse last night.  Let’s pray these youth will be examples for the friends and classmates as they live as Christian examples for others.

 

 

 

Prayer works.  Don’t forget to use this powerful tool God has given us.

Anna Lee