Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

~1 Chronicles 16:12~

Please continue to pray for JoEllen Carruth as she will soon have a hip replacement. Pray this solves her problems.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still scheduled to come home this afternoon. Pray for her as she makes this move.

Walter Theodore “Buster” Thompson, III

June 07, 1932 – June 09, 2018

Walter Theodore Thompson III, known to many as Buster, was born on June 7, 1932. Surrounded by his closest family, Buster left his life-long home in Hillsdale, LA for his eternal home in Heaven. Buster lived a happy and prosperous life with his wife, Bonnie Hoyt Thompson, with whom he’d celebrate his 66th wedding anniversary on June 23rd. Buster was an active supporter of the Hillsdale community as a member of the Hillsdale Tractor Pullers as well as a career dairyman. He was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church. He served in the Airforce and fought in the Korean War. He was survived by his wife, Bonnie Hoyt Thompson; sister, Ramona Powers; nieces, Charel Kennedy and Ramona “Baby” Elam; great nieces, Megan Wagner, Sarah Savoy, and Carmen Elam; nephew, Billy Cox; great nephews, Chris Peairs and Hill Savoy, as well as numerous other nephews and nieces. Buster was blessed with “his girls” and their families, Jessica Dupepe (Greg), Jennie Perkins (Corey), Bonnie Jordan (Brooks), Brady, Emma Kate, Court, Kaul, Kade, Bennett, and Blinn. Buster was greeted in heaven by his parents, Walter and Rita Phillips Thompson; sister, Delores Thompson Cox; brothers in law, Frank Powers and Glenn Cox; nephews, Peavy Powers; father in law Charles Hoyt; brother in law and sister in law; Gene and Betty Hoyt Cox; and a special nephew, better known as a grandson, Blaine Milton. Pallbearers are Greg Dupepe, Brooks Jordan, Corey Perkins, Brady Milton, Court Milton, Chris Peairs, Hill Savoy, and Andy Miller. Visitation will be at Hillsdale Baptist Church 9 AM on June 12, 2018 with service beginning at 12 noon. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roberts Cemetery Fund, c/o Teddie Thompson, 9870 Hwy 441, Amite, LA 70422 or to Hillsdale Baptist Church, 3621 Highway 1045, Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I’m looking forward to our missions project day Saturday. Items will be given to help pack shoeboxes and items will be made to pack the shoeboxes. I’m looking forward to seeing men, women, boys, and girls working together for missions. If you have any questions, please contact me.

We missed Bible study last week because of VBS. We are resuming out study this Friday.

Pray for the youth from several area churches as they are at various camps this week. May each person grow spiritually!

Read the Bible

1 Chron. 1-3
Psm 74
1 Cor. 3

I’m so thankful for each of you who pray daily. I believe prayer is important.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

~John 15:13~

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Center and catch up on any readings you missed.

Saturday, we will be making items to send in shoeboxes. Men, women, boys, and girls are invited to join us from 9-12 in the fellowship hall. Crafting is always more fun with friends. It becomes even more fun when you know the items will be shared as Christmas gifts with children who might otherwise not have and gifts this year. In addition to the gifts, the children get an invitation to attend classes once a week for six weeks where they will be exposed to some Bible basics. I’m thrilled to know my shoeboxes may lead some children to the Lord! This is your invitation to join us for a fun morning that will bless each of us and eventually many children who live nowhere near Kentwood. You may be interested in making some purchases such as small flashlights from Walmart or $1.00 calculators from the dollar stores or just bring some clean, used t-shirts which will be used in making items for the shoeboxes.

The June “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will be on the 4th Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at The Cafe. Ladies with June birthdays who will be honored are: Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, Barbara Hutchinson, and Judy Pervis.

Pray for the youth from our church and from many other churches as they spend a week at M-Fuge in Mobile. I know it will be hot, but our kids will be out and working to bless others. This week has potential to greatly impact our youth and the lives of those being ministered to. Please pray for them.

Friday morning, we will resume our Bible study of Romans at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Thanks for checking in and for praying for others.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

~John 3:16 NLT~

Pray for JoEllen Carruth of Greensburg as she has tests done in Baton Rouge tomorrow morning.

Several people in our area had surgery last week and are slowly recovering. Thank God for the forward progress. As you continue to pray for them, please also pray for their families, especially where young children are involved.

The Southern Baptist Convention will be this week in Dallas. Pray for those in attendance.

William Jeremy Ferguson

October 17, 2008 – June 07, 2018

William Jeremy Ferguson, 9, a resident of McComb, MS passed away June 7, 2018 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Visitation will be Sunday June 10, 2018 from 1:00 PM until services at 3:00 PM at Holmesville Baptist Church in McComb. Burial will be in the Holmesville church cemetery. Bro. Lee Mathis will officiate. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

William was born October 17, 2008 in Hammond, LA to Jeremy Neil Ferguson and Monica Edwards Norrell. He attended Franklin County Elementary School and had just completed third grade. He was a member of Sunnyhill Baptist Church as well as Holmesville Baptist Church. He loved to fish, play baseball, swim, hunting, playing x-box, four wheel riding, and TV watching. He enjoyed all these activities as well as many others with his siblings. He loved people of all ages, welcoming them all as friends. He started a bible club at Franklin County Elementary School. He was a perfect angel and will be missed greatly.

He is preceded in death by paternal great grandparents, Walter Cleveland Ferguson and Aline Pigott Ferguson, John Grimsley and Nettie Lee Grimsley; his paternal grandfather, Walter Neil Ferguson; maternal great grandparents, Thomas Edwards and Linda Lebo, and Joe Lebo; step grandfather, Johnny Wade.

He is survived by his parents, Jeremy Neil Ferguson and Charity of McComb and Monica Norrell and Ryan of Kentwood; grandparents, Linda and William Edwards of Kentwood and Betty Edwards of Kentwood, and Sue Ferguson of McComb; step grandparents, Bobby and Carol Dykes of Kentwood and Dianne Wade of McComb; two brothers, Austin Abbott of Kentwood and Levi Sterling of McComb; five sisters, Magan Cagle and her husband Wade of McComb, Alyssa Abbot of Kentwood, Jordan Etheridge and her husband Josh of Centerville, Emma Grace Ferguson of McComb and Brelyn Norrell of Kentwood; a nephew, Braxton Cagle; a special cousin, Kinley Edwards; along with numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Petty, Jeff Coon, Ryan Norrell, Tracy Edwards.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 24-25
job 14
1 Corinthians 2

I hope you have plans to be in God’s house this morning. If not, it is not too late to change plans to do that.

Anna Lee

Saturday

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

~1 John 3:16~

The VBS program at FBC, Kentwood was great last night. Now, we have to wait another whole year to do another one! It was good to see all the parents and grandparents there.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon has made good progress with her walking and is scheduled to come home Tuesday afternoon. Thank God for her progress.

Connor Corkern is doing much better and may be able to come home on day next week. Thank God for the progress he has made.

Steve Joseph Campo, Sr.

November 06, 1927 – June 08, 2018

Steve Joseph Campo, Sr., passed away peacefully and prayerfully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Condition at the age of 90, on Friday, June 8, 2018. He was at home surrounded by his loving wife of 68 years, Savina Parrino Campo and his beloved children. He was born on November 6, 1927 to Joseph J. Campo, Sr. and Fannie Schittone Campo in Tickfaw, La., and lived there most of his life on Mulberry Street. Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a faithful member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Society and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He graduated from Amite High School in 1945 and received military training at Camp Roberts, Ca. in radio operations. He worked for New Orleans Beverage Agency and Glazer Wholesale for 44 years and awarded Man of the Year on many occasions. Steve was an elite golfer winning the Springview Club Championship and KC Tournament several times in addition to winning numerous state and local tournaments. He was an accomplished athlete, outdoorsman, harmonica player, and loved all types of music and dance. Steve and Savina, were married October 22, 1950 and reared their nine children in Amite on Mulberry Street. They were deeply devoted to supporting their children attain their life goals and insured that each attended their college degrees and beyond. He is survived by his children: Dr. Stephanie Fay Campo, Dr. Kathryn Kirkhart, JoAnn Campo Beach and her husband, Peter Beach, Steve Joseph Campo, Jr. and his wife, Loreta Genco Campo, Anthony Campo, Dr. Joseph John Campo, Sr., and his wife, Alice Foulks Campo, Jennie Campo Littlewood and her husband, Dr. Steven Littlewood, Mark Campo and his wife, Nancy Smith Campo, Samuel Vincent Campo, Sr. and his wife, Brynn Hastings Campo, and Frank Mario Campo, Sr. and his wife, Tammy Gaeta Campo. He is the proud grandfather to 43 beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren: Callan, Kristy, Emily and Leah Beach, Laura, Jeremy and Noah Gatlin, Thomas and Layla Beach, Steve J. Campo and Aimee Campo, Mary Lauren Campo and fiancee’ Eric Vernon, Jennifer, Cara, Lathan, Ashley and Mabel Campo, Tommy Triche, Braden Chandler , Rachel, Corey, Ace and Hays Blunk, Joey, Silvia and Nicholas Campo, David, Lisa and Haylee Jane Campo, Ryan and Emily Cassidy, Dr. Alden Littlewood, Susannah Littlewood, Joshua, Fallon O’Neill, Easton, and Liam Campo, Jacob Campo, Samuel Campo Jr, Mario, Micah and Sarah Campo. Steve is survived by his brother, John Joseph Campo, Sr., sister in law, Carol Parrino Campo, sister, Catherine Campo Adomitis, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph John Campo, Sr. and Fannie Schittone Campo, and parents-in-law, Tony and Jennie Triolo Parrino, sister, Mary Campo Lavigne, and sister, Sarah Campo Guzzardo, and younger brother John Campo. Steve was a man of deep faith, hard work, integrity and devotion to his family. His strong faith in God and confidence in Gods promises were guiding forces in his life. He was an inspiration to us all, forever cherished in our memory, and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Friends and family are invited to his visitation at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite on Monday June 11 from 9:30am to 1:30pm followed by Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Helena Catholic Church on 120 S. First Street in Amite, La. at 2:00pm. Interment will take place at Amite Cemetery on Hwy 16 East. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and St Helena Catholic Church building fund. A special thanks to Dr. Kreft, Dr. Pray, and all of the devoted nurses and caretakers “Well done, my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, what God has in store for those who love him” (1 Cor. 2:9). Words to live by from Papa, “Always do what is right, always do the best that you can, and pretty soon you will be doing what you thought was impossible!”

Read the Bible

2 Kings 21-23
Psalm 73
I Corinthians 1

I’m still in need of T-shirts for project day. I need clean shirts of any size and condition. I especially need children’s shirts. If you have some to share, please bring them to my Sunday School class in the morning. Thanks!

Do at least one thing special today with someone who is special to you in some way.

Anna Lee

Friday

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

Bro. Darryl shared with the children in VBS this morning. He did not quote this verse, but the illustration he presented to them made this verse clear. He has a special way of relating to people, a God-given talent.

One of the themes this week is, “When we struggle, Jesus rescues!” There are people all around struggling. I’ll not name any of them today, so you can focus on that thought, not individual people. If you or yours are struggling, Jesus will come to the rescue because He loves you!

I’ve been making purchases and plans for the Mission Projects Day on the 16th. I’m so thankful to report that as I have asked a number of people to help in a specific way, they have all cheerfully agreed to help. Now, I have a request to make to you. If you have old Crayons, old t-shirts, ribbon, etc. that you have stashed away, why not share it with us so we can repurpose these items in our projects? My second request concerning this day is that you come to the fellowship hall at 9:00 A.M. and help. When we had out last work day, every adult told me they had fun. You can’t beat fun and progress for missions!

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be available that day. Anyone who gets shoeboxes that day or has recently received them at church will be able to select some items from our stash to use in their boxes.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 19-20
Job 13
Romans 16

Two Reminders

There will be no Bible study in the morning due to VBS.
The VBS program for parents and grandparents is tomorrow night.

Thank-you to all the adults and youth who have worked in VBS. Thank-you to parents and grandparents who have made sure the children have been in attendance this week.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

~John 14:6~

Evelyn Irene Carter

March 03, 1950 – June 02, 2018

Evelyn Irene Carter born March 3, 1950, died June 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Carter and her 2 children, John Robert Carter and Sarah Marie Dolan. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 6 sisters, and her mother, Margaret Lucy Cutrer. She is preceded in death by her father, Rev. John Cutrer. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. until Memorial Services at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 16-18
Psalm 72
Romans 15

FBC VBS Attendance Report for Tuesday

99 boys and girls
19 youth
29 adults

No Bible study Friday morning due to VBS.

VBS program Friday night at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood. Come and be blessed as you see and hear the children.

Looking ahead – June 16 we will have a project work day at FBC for OCC, Friendship House, and other ministries from 9 AM. to Noon. Adults, youth, and children are needed. The more people, the more we can accomplish. Everything needed that day will be provided. Just show up to give of your time!

May your life impact another life/lives in a meaningful, positive way today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,

‘I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

~John 8:12 NIV~

We had a great second day of VBS! I’m looking forward to day three this morning.

Please pray for Linda Binder of Amite as she has an angiogram today.

Cindy Richards is home and doing well. Physical therapy is ahead for her now so she can get back to walking.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 14-15
Job 12
Rom. 14

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes will be available at church Sunday. If you pack one a month, you can get five packed before the collection date.

Calculators are a great item for shoeboxes. I like to purchase brightly colored solar powered ones that can be found at the dollar stores for $1.00. If you are not going to pack some shoeboxes, you might want to purchase some calculators each month.

I’m thankful for the rain we received yesterday afternoon. We got a nice rain yesterday. Some of you who live in Kentwood were blessed with two good rains. Did you take time to than God for the rain? It’s not too late!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I’m a mess.

I’m nothing and have nothing;

make something of me.

You [God] can do it;

you’ve got what it takes.”

~Psalm 40:17 The Message~

Connor Corkern (Written last night)

What a blessing it is to be loved by so many wonderful people!

I had a great day today! I’m holding my own with minimal oxygen support, however your prayers for my pneumonia to clear up in my left lung are still very appreciated!

God is so good! 🙌
Love love love you all!

Rev. Bobby Spinks was having medical tests as part of the process of qualifying to serve as a missionary with the IMB when the doctor detected one or more cancerous nodules in Bobby’s throat. Surgery will be very soon. Please pray for Bobby and his family.

Mrs. Cindi Richards had knee-replacement surgery and was up walking the hallway within a few hours. Keep her and Bro. Gene in your prayers.

Jon-Michael Williams passed away at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, Louisiana on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the age of 25. He was born on Friday, November 6, 1992. Jon-Michael was a native of Roseland, Louisiana and a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. He graduated from Hammond High School in 2011, and was a member of both the football and baseball teams. He also played travel ball for Robbie Roubique. He was loved by so many friends and will be greatly missed by all. Jon-Michael is survived by his mother, Brenda Gill Williams; God-sister, Crystal Gonzalez Poche’; aunt, Charlotte Gill; nanny, Francis Stewart; God-mother, Theresa McElroy Murphy; God-father, Joe Premo Sr.; uncle, Jimmy R. Williams and his wife Judy; and nephew, Michael Dean and his wife Celeste. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Mann Williams Jr.; paternal grandparents, Gordon Williams Sr. and Lenora Premo Williams; maternal grandparents, John Major Gill and Lula Arelia Gill; and uncle, John Edward Gill. A visitation for Jon-Michael will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St Helena Catholic Church in Amite, LA, from 9:00am until 11:30am with a funeral mass celebrating his life beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.

VBS “Shipwrecked” yesterday at FBC,Kentwood

I didn’t hear a total count, but I did hear that there were 97 boys and girls at VBS yesterday. There were probably almost that number of adults and youth workers. From my viewpoint, the boys and girls had a great time learning about Jesus coming to the rescue when they (we) are lonely. Day two, coming up! Thank you to all the parents who entrusted us with your children yesterday.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 11-13
Ps. 71
Rom. 13

Pray for all the boys and girls who are attending VBS this week and throughout the summer. May Jesus move in many hearts!

Anna Lee

Sunday

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

~Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)~

Read the Bible

2 Kings 9-10
Job 11
Rom. 12

No Bible study Friday due to VBS! We’ll meet again the following Friday.

Some exciting news for Job and KK!

Some exciting news for the Huckaby house…we found out yesterday that Josiah’s tentative discharge date is June 18th!!! A home nursing company has accepted us and has nurses ready to cover the 24 hr nursing orders. The next 2 weeks will be busy with making sure the house is all in order & with our final training. We will also have a 72 hr hospital stay where they will have to observe us doing everything ourselves. To God be the glory!!! We couldn’t be more excited!!!

VBS Kick-off Party

This afternoon at 5 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood
Lots of fun!
Register for VBS
Get your VBS t-shirts
Food

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

~1 Peter 2:9 NIV~

Read the Bible

2 Kings 6-8
Ps. 70
Rom. 11

Jimmy McGraw of Amite has been battling cancer for a while. Today is a good day to pray for him and his family. He’ll be returning to M.D. Anderson as soon as possible to see his doctor there.

Steve Sanders‘ surgery went very well. Now, pray for him to remember not to use that arm until the hand can heal properly.

VBS is next week at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a big kick-off event tomorrow night at 5 P.M. Bring your children all week to learn about God and to have fun at the same time.

Camp Living Waters is again in need of nurses to volunteer to work as a team to be there for boys and girls this summer. If you are a nurse, please contact them and see how you can help with their summer program. Thanks!

When the weather gets hot like it is now, I stay in my house, my air-conditioned vehicle, and go to church and businesses there there is air conditioning. Please pray for those who do not have working AC systems during this hot weather. Help those who do not have AC or AC that is not working at this time.

Anna Lee