Category: Bible Reading Plan

Friday

“Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

 ~Romans 12:9-10 NLT~

 

 

Pray for David as we seek to see a doctor in Hammond today.   David has had  more company lately.  He is certainly enjoying seeing his friends.

 

 

 

These two funerals, in addition to the Crawford funeral, will make it three funerals Saturday at 11 A.M. in our area.

 

Julius Kent Raiford

September 28, 1930 – January 31, 2019

Julius Kent Raiford, age, 88 a native of Ponchatoula and long-time resident of Arcola died peacefully at home on January 31, 2019. He was a Korean War Veteran who served as a Corporal in the United States Army. He returned to Ponchatoula to become a strawberry farmer. After farming, he began working for the United States Department of Agriculture. Eventually, he became an investigator for enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. In 1964, he married Floyce Bracey Houeye and they resided in Arcola where he enjoyed his hobby of raising produce. He was a loving husband and father. After 34 years of service, he retired in 1993 from the U.S.D.A. He enjoyed his hobbies and being an Elder in the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church. Floyce passed away in 2012. In 2016, he married Joyce Jenkins Doody, and they continued to reside in Arcola. He is preceded in death by his parents, Corrine and Carlos Raiford; 1 sister, 5 brothers, and his first wife. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Raiford; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Simeon Bankston. He has 2 grandchildren and their families: Tiffany and Brad Currier and their children, Turner and Tate; Tabitha and Jesse Blades and their daughter, Halle. Also, step-children: Roger and Leigh Doody and their sons, Cameron and Connor; and Tracie and Robert Coon and their children, Caitlin, Mary Rogers, and Will. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and church family as he served as an Elder in the church for many years. The family would like to express our gratitude to his sitter, Gloria Williams, and New Century Hospice. Their excellent care and compassion during his final illness is greatly appreciated. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Hawley Wolfe. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

 

Doris Hutchinson Travis

August 25, 1926 – January 30, 2019

A limb has fallen from our family tree. On the afternoon of January 30, 2019, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was reunited with our heavenly father. She was 92 years old and a life long resident of the Pine Ridge Community in St. Helena Parish. She retired from the St. Helena Parish Health Unit with 40 years of service where she prided herself on helping many people in the community. Her love of family and friends brought much joy to her life. Nanny’s longevity could be attributed to her time shared with her children, grandchildren, and especially her great grandchildren. She was a true farmer’s wife, who loved all things on the farm, the rye grass and cows, her beautiful rose garden, and feeding the hummingbirds. She was a wonderful cook who shared many recipes, but her favorite was her “Nanny Cake”. Her legacy includes family functions, Easter Egg Hunts, seafood gumbo, pool parties, and dove hunts. She is survived by her children, Terry and Dell Travis, Betty and Lynn Day, and Marilyn Taylor; her grandchildren and spouses, Melissa Day, Travis Day, Ryan and Beth Travis, Anna Maria and Trey Bullinger, Courtney and Michael Passman, and Holly Travis Chaney; her great grandchildren, Blase and Bella Taylor, Emma and John Travis Day, George Taylor and Lawson Bullinger, Michael Charles and Dayne Passman, Alice and Georgia Travis, Cierra, Candace, Chelsea, and Carley James, and Courtney Alexander, Sean and Sarah Kimball, Reagan Kimball, and Mattie Chaney; special friend, Jenny Dawson. Reunited in heaven with her husband of 64 years, Clyde “Billy” Travis, son in law, Randy Taylor grandchildren, Angela Kimball, Brantley Taylor, and Brent Travis; parents, Cleon and Mattie Smith Hutchinson; and a brother, Cleon Hutchinson Jr. Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 6:00PM until 9:00M at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, LA. Visitation will resume on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM. Dr. Rev. Michael Townsend will be conducting the services. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Travis, Travis Day, John Travis Day, Ryan Travis, Blase Taylor, Trey Bullinger, George Taylor Bullinger, Lawson Bullinger, Michael Passman, Michael Charles Passman, Dayne Passman, and Sean Kimball.

“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.”

 

 

 

Read the Bible today.

Each daily Scripture Writing takes ten minutes to copy.  Commit to spending ten minutes each day listening to God’s voice as yo simply copy these texts out of your Bible.

Feb. 1 – Mark 12:28-31

 

 

 

Pray for those listed here today and other you may know of who were not listed.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid,

for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” 

~Psalm 23:4 NLT~

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Psalm 145:1-2
  • Psalm 145:5-6
  • Psalm 146:2

 

 

 

Please pray for these people and their families whenever you think of them.

  • Mrs. Wilma Welch
  • Phillip Strickland
  • Glen Magee, Sr.

 

 

The following people are home and making progress.

  • Eleanor Morris
  • Ferrie Gene Blackmon
  • Frances Gay
  • Andy Taylor

 

 

Josiah Huckaby

Josiah is home and he’s doing great!!! Thanks for all the prayers!

 

 

 

Velta Morris – Another good report

t’s been a year since I shared an update on my ongoing journey with Lymphoma. Today I met with my oncologist to review the PET scan that I had yesterday. I am so blessed and humbled to report that no new activity was detected – everything was quiet and the same as last January! To those in my Facebook family who remember to pray for me, I thank you. May God bless you all, and to Him be all the glory!

 

 

 

Don’t forget to add some cans of soup to the top of the organ.  The Youth on mission are collecting the soup for Hope Center in Roseland.

 

 

 

Arrangements for Mr. Douglas Crawford are as follows: Visitation Friday: 5:00 – 8:00pm Visitation Sat. : 9:00 – 11:00am Funeral Service Sat. : 11:00am All services will be held at Line Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Please keep Miss Debbie Crawford and her family in your prayers.

 

 

 

Prayers are tremendously important!  Don’t forget to include them often each day.

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

 

 

 

Baptist Press – www.bpnews.net

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“You were taught . . . to put off your old self,

which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

to be made new in the attitude of your minds;

and to put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV~

 

 

Please pray for Brandon McElveen. 46 and formerly of Roseland, as he has bypass surgery today.  His parents are GG and Cathy McElveen.  Also, please pray for the medical personnel who will be working to get the bypass done successfully.

 

 

Please add Cora Morris of the the Kedron area to your prayer list.  Just as she was recovering from back surgery, she broke an ankle.

 

 

Pray for Andy Taylor of Osyka as he has cataract surgery this morning.  Pray for Betty as she continues to care for Andy.

 

 

Pray for Nancy Stokes’ daddy.  His blood pressure is very low, so he will be having surgery.

 

 

Bobby Slaven

December 02, 1943 – January 27, 2019

A resident of Osyka, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at McComb Nursing and Rehab Center in McComb, MS. He was born December 2, 1943 in Bogalusa, LA and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Debbie “Deb” Slaven; son, Jack Daniel Lowry; 3 daughters, Toni Slaven, Melissa Slaven, and Shandra Lowry; brother, Billy Slaven; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Cleve and Carrie Slaven; 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Graveside Services will be held at Slaven-Rohner Family Cemetery on Hickory Lane East of Amite, LA at 4:00PM on Monday, January 28, 2019. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Psalm 119: 60, 61, 93, & 106

If you would like to receive a hard copy, please check at FBC, Kentwood for a paper on the readings for February.

 

 

 

Don’t forget cans of soup for “Soup”er Bowl Sunday.  The soup will be given to Hope Center to distribute.

 

 

 

Stay alert to the cold weather we have coming.   Help someone who may not have adequate heating for the low temperatures we have coming our way.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged.

Be strong and courageous.

This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~Joshua 10:25~

 

 

 

Wanda Smith asked us to pray for her daughter-in-law, Courtney Bruce.  She was in an automobile accident a while back and is still in pain.  Pray the surgery Tuesday will relieve her pain.

 

 

Pray for David as he meets a new health-care provider tomorrow.  He will see a liver specialist in Baton Rouge.

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Psalm 119: 7-8, 16, 44-46

 

 

Jennie and I are looking forward to breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church at 8:00 this morning.

 

 

 

Don’t forget your soup for the Hope Center.  The soup can be placed on the organ any time between now and “Soup”er Bowl Sunday.  Thanks for helping the Youth on Mission with with project.

 

 

 

Prepare for the cold we are having early this week.  You may need to help someone get ready for the cold temperatures.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8~

 

 

BIble Reading Plan

  • Psalm 118: 17 & 19
  • Psalm 118: 21 & 28

 

 

I’ve noticed there are usually a number of deaths in January.  This year is no exception.

Joshua ” Fat Cat” H. Pierre

November 03, 1976 – January 24, 2019

Joshua “Fat Cat” Harrison Pierre, a resident of Loranger, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his home. He was born November 3, 1976 in Independence and was 42 years of age. He was a member of New Hope Pentecostal Church and had passion for 18 wheelers and trucking. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Miller Pierre; 2 sons, Steven and Caleb; parents, William and Gloria Pierre; and a sister, Rebecca Pierre. Preceded in death by grandparents, Nace Harrison Pierre, Gertrude Ard Pierre, Howard Spears, and Berta Moore Spears. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019. Interment New Hope Pentecostal Cemetery, Uneedus, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Floyd Joseph Ardillo, Jr.

February 4, 1973 – January 23, 2019
FLOYD JOSEPH “JOE” ARDILLO, JR. AGE 45

And a resident of Franklinton died early Wednesday morning January 23, 2019 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was a former resident of Amite during his younger years and attended Amite High School. Joe worked in the retail grocery business for many years. He formerly lived in Texas and later lived in Kentucky, where he worked at the Ford Motor Company assembly plant, before moving back to Louisiana and settling in Lake Charles for several years. Joe had recently moved to Franklinton to be nearer to his family. He loved fishing and always enjoyed hanging out with his friends while camping on a river bank or just spending all day at any good fishing hole.

Survived by:

Children: Cassidy Ardillo, Seth Ardillo and their mother Erin Collins of Port Neches, TX,
Samantha Ardillo, Isabella Ardillo and their mother Laci Ewing of Lake Charles,
Gage Ardillo and his mother Katherine Walker of Spurger, TX

Companion and Friend: Theresa Ardillo of Poplarville, MS

Mother and Step-father: Margaret Bailey King and Mike King of Franklinton

Sisters: Victoria A. Varnado,
Beth Ann King both of Franklinton,
Lisa and Chris Fussell of Kentwood

Brothers: Corey Joseph Easley of Baton Rouge,
Chad Easley of Springfield

Aunts and an Uncle: Carole Armstrong of Pine Grove,
Steve Bailey,
Judy Lambert both of Zachary

Also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Alice Danielle Ardillo, father Floyd J. Ardillo, Sr., step-mother Judy A. Holden, grandparents Bill and Rena Lambert, Floyd and Pearl Ardillo, uncle Randy Bailey, aunt Lois Bailey.

A memorial service for family and friends will be planned at a later date.

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood – Don’t forget you cans of soup today!  Let’s make “Soup”er Bowl Sunday count for the Hope Center.

 

 

The Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit tomorrow morning at 8 A.M.   David and I are honored to know they will be doing this in his honor this time.  Thank-you to our Methodist friends.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you
with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Psalm 116:17-18
  • Psalm 118:6

 

 

 

Betty Annette Pope

December 05, 1950 – January 23, 2019

Betty Annette Pope, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home. She was born December 5, 1950 in Frost, LA and was 68 years of age. She was a member of Coyell Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Lonnie Pope; 2 daughters, Melissa Duffy and Shelia Granate; 3 sons, Dewayne Hano, Todd Pope, and Bryan Pope; 1 sister, Inell Ashworth; 1 brother, Glenn Watts; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Carew and Verna Watts; son, Calvin Hano; 2 sisters, Ernestine Ashworth and Rita Brown; 2 brothers, Melvin Watts and Joe Ray Watts. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Paul Taylor. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Don’t forget “Soup”er Bowl Sunday and your opportunity to help others by sharing soup of any kind.  You can place your soup on the organ.  This mission opportunity is a project of the Youth on Mission.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – The suggested purchases for January at scarves, hats, and gloves.  If you purchase an of these items , or any other item, you can leave them on the table in the Sunday School class next to the choir room.  Thanks for helping get us off to an early start.   If you are one of those people who like to give money and let someone else do the shopping, you can give to the special account for missions.   Either way, thank you for helping us with this worthy project.

 

 

 

We will officially end the collection for the Lottie Moon Offering Sunday.  Of course, it is never too late, or too early, to give to any of the mission offerings.

 

 

 

Jason will be flying home today and returning with his family in about three weeks.  Jennie is still with us.  I cannot explain all they have done/are doing, but will simply say they have been very helpful.

I’ve been keeping up with the others who are sick.  Today, I just want to say there are many opportunities to help families with a member hospitalized as well as families of those who are at home.
Faith makes us want to act.  Do something to encourage others to attend church, encourage the sick and their families, share memories with the homebound, etc.  You’ll be blessed as you bless others.
Anna Lee

Thursday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

 

 

 

Read the Bible today.  Find the “I will ….”.

  • Psalm 116:2
  • Psalm 116: 13-14

 

 

Don’t forget to bring you cans of soup to the church now and through “Soup”er Bowl Sunday.  All the soup will be donated to the Hope Center in Roseland.  This is a project of the Youth on Mission class.

 

 

There will be a blood drive at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.  Contact the church office at 220-8111  if you are able to help.

 

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Union will provide a delicious breakfast buffet Sunday morning at 8:00.  Thanks to these ladies who faithfully continue this project which began many years ago.

 

 

FBC continues to have a number of people hospitalized and a number of people who have recently been hospitalized.  Pray for each of them.  Special prayer requests for Phillip Strickland and his family, Glen Magee, Sr. and his family, and Frances Gay has had some new problems and has been transferred to OLOL in Baton Rouge.  Eleanor Morris will probably get to come home today.

 

 

I hope you make it okay with the cold weather last night.  Stay alert to the weather reports this time of the year.  Do you know someone you could help at this difficult time of the year?  Either help them or report the need to some one or some group who can help them.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Psalm 109:30
  • Psalm 111:1

 

 

 

Today, my sharing will be about our family.

We had another surprise.  Jennie, our daughter, arrived late last night from Prague, Czech Republic.  That means both of our kids are here!  It’s probably the first time in almost twenty-five years we have been a family of four for a couple days.  Jason will be flying home Friday.  Jennie is staying for a while.

David is feeling good and looking better.  We are keeping him full, the “new full” for him, and hydrated.  Our next appointment is in Hammond Friday and then back to Baton Rouge Monday.

Thanks for all your prayers.  It means so much!

Please continue to pray for all those who have been listed earlier this week.
Anna Lee