In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”
“Our people must learn to spend their time doing good, in order to provide for real needs;
they should not live useless lives.”
~Titus 3:14 GNT~
Please continue to pray for Delos Thompson, Jr. He has had a second stroke and is in St. Tammany hospital.
Say special prayers for anyone who has a family member hospitalized at the holiday season. We have been in that situation before. I know many of you have too.
Sickness and death do no go away at Christmas. Pray for families who are experiencing them this year.
The Christmas Story – Luke 17
Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Savior and catch up on any readings you missed this week.
Spend some time focusing on Jesus and on doing for others today.
Pray for families with loved one who are hospitalized this time of the year.
Pine Ridge will be serving breakfast at 8 A.M. in exchange for helping with a needy cause.
Many area churches are having Christmas programs this morning and this evening. Check with the churches where you would like to participate for dates and times.
The Sixth Ward Volunteer Fire Department made and delivered 76 fruit and candy baskets yesterday. It is wonderful have local community groups share the Christmas spirit each year.
I trust you will be in church tomorrow, if possible. If not, you are invited to watch a live stream video of one of our local churches. The FBC site on Facebook begins at 10{30 and can be found at KentwoodFBC on Facebook.
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David.
The virgin’s name was Mary.
The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
~Luke 1:26-28 (NIV)~
Last night I tracked some of the shoeboxes FBC sent. I learned some went to Mexico, Haiti, Ecuador, and some went to “Hard to Reach Areas”. That last area had never appeared on my list before, so I did some research. This is what I found.
You can go to the following site to learn more about hard to reach areas.
This excites me. I pray the boys and girls who receive the shoeboxes will learn about and accept Jesus into their hearts.
Jimmy Williams is to be released from the hospital today with surgery scheduled for next Wednesday. Please pray for Jimmy and Linda.
Ok, I just got the word on Jimmy’s open heart surgery. He will be discharged tomorrow and we will have to come back early, next Wednesday the 19th and surgery will be at 7 am. We cannot thank all of you enough for your thoughts and prayers. This will be the 2nd time he’s gone through this. The first was almost 10 years ago.
Please pray for Lyla Dykes Wascom who was in the ER at North Oaks last night.
Pray for Linda and Jimmy Williams. He continues to have heart problems and faces heart by-pass surgery.
Pray for Naomi Tolar. Mr. Jimmy continues to be in rehab in Hammond.
Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home and doing well. She was blessed to have therapists to help her get around in her home. Her problems are just little obstacles for her to overcome.
Pray for others who have been or who are hospitalized.
Francis Allan Ritchie
July 25, 1953 – December 12, 2018
A resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. He was born July 25, 1953 in Amite, LA and was 65 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda Ritchie; 2 sons, Robert Ritchie and wife, Christine, and Daniel Ritchie and wife, Parrish; 2 grandchildren, Dean and Sam Ritchie; and his life long friend, confidant, and brother, Geln “Cuz” Johnson. Preceded in death by parents, Allan “Sonny” Ritchie and Ella Mae Crowe Ritchie; brother, Dennis Ritchie. The family would like to send a heart filled thanks to Misty and Chantel of Modern Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fleur De Life Foundation, 10440 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818. Graveside Services will be held at Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite, at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 14, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Christmas story – Luke 13
Read the Bible today.
Jonah 1-2
Psalms 142
Matthew 11
I’m always thankful for people with caring spirits. They check on those who are sick or needy and do what they can to be helpful. They are especially appreciated during the holiday season. They touch many lives in a way that pleased God.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
~Philippians 4:13 ESV~
Rev. David Cutrer has some blockages checked, but will not need anything else done. Thank God for David’s good report.
My David received another good report yesterday. David saw his retina specialist who helped him be able to see following cataract surgeries. Yesterday, the doctor checked David’s eyes and said it was another miracle that they eyes are not experiencing more problems. We thank God for the good report and for the wonderful Christian doctor who helped David get through a very difficult experience.
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;
then peace-loving,
considerate,
submissive,
full of mercy and good fruit,
impartial and
sincere.”
~James 3:17 NIV~
Dennis Miller continues to slowly improve at home. Donna Fay has pneumonia again. She’s at home too.
Please pray for Rev. David Cutrer who is hospitalized. He is a pastor and an employee of McKneely Funeral Home.
From Johnny Owens concerning Gayle Owens
Mom still in hospital. Doing well overall, weak but vitals all good. Have her on oral meds for bacterial infection and started her a little while ago on IV meds plus probiotics. Hoping to go home either Tuesday or Wednesday. Cardiologist group released her but doctor group that admitted her must also release her. Cardio rehab worked with her once Saturday & once today (should have been twice today). When she goes home she should have them plus a home health nurse…. I was told she may be able to have an aide as well. Appreciate y’all, keep up the prayers.
David got his weekly injection and another good lab report yesterday. His RBCs held stable this past week. His weight is also holding stable. Today, David sees his retina specialist for a check-up.
Dec 19, 1979 – Dec 8, 2018
ROBERT SCOTT TAGEANT, AGE 38
And a resident of Mobile, AL died Saturday December 8, 2018 after an automobile accident. He was born December 19, 1979 in Bogalusa. Robert graduated from Parklane Academy in McComb, MS in 1997 and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of South Alabama. Robert worked as a counselor on the Crisis Team of AltaPointe Health Systems. He loved going to the beach and staying physically fit by exercising and working out. In his spare time, Robert also enjoyed playing his favorite video games.
Survived by:
Parents: Breaux and Sandy Tageant of Franklinton
Twin Brother: Robin Tageant of Mobile
Sister: Heather Tageant of Franklinton
Nephew and Niece: Brogen Blitch,
Brynley Tageant
Also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Oveid and Frances Pope and Robert Joseph and Jewel Tageant.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Wednesday December 12th at First Baptist Church of Franklinton (950 Self Street, Franklinton, LA 70438). A funeral service will be held in the church at 2:00 pm Wednesday with Rev. Jim Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Henry Patronus, Frank Nelson, Stephen Switzer, Nick Vester, Chad Fisher, Evan Tageant, Blake Ruffino, Dar Blitch
Yesterday, there was a massive fire at FBC, Bossier City.
Pete Gill is still in hospital. Please add him to prayer link tomorrow we will be meeting with cancer doctor this week to see what kind of treatment he will be needing. He is still having copd trouble. Thank you so much. Gloria
Please continue to pray for Dennis Miller. He is having medical personnel come to the house as well as additional appointments. Pray for his family too.
Debbie Wilkinson is back in Houston for a check-up. Pray for her and her doctor at MD Anderson.
Thomas “Tommy” Elvin Morgan
September 12, 1947 – December 08, 2018
Thomas “Tommy” Elvin Morgan, a resident of French Settlement, LA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born September 12, 1947 in Amite, LA and was 71 years of age. Tommy graduated in 1965 from Amite High School and played on the 1963 State Championship Amite High School football team. He attended Pearl River Junior College as a left handed pitcher and played semi pro baseball. He was also a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines. Tommy retired as a safety professional working at numerous industrial facilities on the Gulf Coast, U.S. Virgin Islands and facilities across the U.S. He was an avid LSU football and baseball fan, making numerous trips to Hoover Alabama and Omaha Nebraska to watch his tiger baseball team. Tommy enjoyed fishing with his family, especially his grand kids and friends and regularly playing Yahtzee with his 95 year old mother. He is survived by his son, Kevin Joseph Morgan; daughter, Stacey Lynn Smith and husband, Dwayne; mother, Christine Bourgeois; sisters, Elizabeth Daray and Lori Sanders and husband, Max Sanders; brother, John Morgan; grandchildren, Devin Morgan, Colby Morgan, Kristina Morgan, Matthew Smith and Danielle Smith, numerous nieces and nephews; and former wife and friend Rose Giardina. He is preceded in death by his father, John Henry Morgan; brother, Ronald Alan Morgan; infant sister, Mary Catherine Morgan. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 9:00 am until funeral services at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Terry St. Romain, Dwayne Smith, Devin Morgan, Colby Morgan, Eddie Gloyd, and Michael Daray. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The Christmas story continues. Luke : 10
Read the Bible today.
Reflect on God as King of Kings.
Catch up on any reading you missed this week.
Why the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is Collected at Christmas
“In this way they will know God’s secret, which is Christ himself.
He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God’s wisdom and knowledge.”
~Colossians 2:2-3 GNT~
Please continue to pray for Eric and Missy Lee.
Susie Sharkey‘s pneumonia is better. Pray she can stay well,
Gayle Owens (Shared by Johnny)
I would like to thank everyone again for all the prayers, concern and comments for Gayle Owens. She is doing better, still in hospital. Has a bad bacterial infection in her stomach which is very contagious. Those of you who asked about visiting please do not do so at this time. Trying to get her over it and not give it to anyone else. She walked a little on Saturday but very weak. Her stats were good when walking, heart beat got up but came down quickly as it should. Still having some shortness of breath issues. Her cough came back but meds did their job and stopped it. She may be here for another day or so just do not know at this time. I am hoping she will not be released until the infection is gone and she is walking better and stronger. She will probably disagree…Thanks again for everything.
Jules Tanksley ( Shared by SariBeth Sitman Tanksley)
After 38 days… little girl we are so happy to bring you home to the most wonderful place on earth! Thankful for all of our amazing CHNOLA family. You saved her life and we will forever be grateful… round 1 down and many more to go! A wonderful Christmas present for our family came early and we couldn’t be happier. God bless Baby Jules!
Youth on Mission will meet at 5 P.M. in the missions room. Please tell your youth to bring their Bibles with them.
Children in Action will meet Wednesday night at 6:00 in the missions room.
Share the message of Jesus this holiday season. If you are not in attendance at a church this morning, please consider watching a live broadcast from FBC Kentwood or another church.
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