Category: Bible Reading Plan

Sunday

“When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” 

~James 1:2–4 NLT~

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is still in Hattisburg.  Please continue to pray for Smiley and his family.

 

 

 

Buddy Morris has completed his chemo.  He is scheduled for a scan Thursday.

 

 

 

Lori and Keith Rhodes

Quick update for our Facebook family.

After seeking wisdom from friends and professionals, we have decided to begin the process of moving Lori to hospice care. She is in a transition program now that will aid in moving her from home health to hospice.

Continue to keep her in your prayers. She still has her great sense of humor and loves to laugh. She has so many friends and family that check in on her regularly. Thank you guys for loving on my bride. As she said today, “I’m still praying for a miracle.”

Note: Moving her to hospice doesn’t mean that she’s at death’s door. That’s a common misconception about hospice and many people wait too late to make this move. We plan on her being around for a long time!!

 

Please continue to pray for Lori, Keith, and the family!

 

 

 

 

Andy and Betty Taylor are doing well quarantined at home.

 

 

 

Susan Rimes is looking forward to her next step – occupational therapy.

 

 

 

David Scott Tolleson, Sr.

Bossier City, Louisiana – A funeral service celebrating the life of David Scott Tolleson, Sr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Rose-Neath funeral home. Visitation will be prior to service from 10:00 am until service starts. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 7970 Mike Clarke Road, Keithville, Louisiana. Pastor Nick Sorrell will be officiating and will be assisted by Pastor Bob Gray, Jr.

David Scott Tolleson, Sr. was born August 14, 1956 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He was born to Charles and Naomi Tolleson. He passed away peacefully in his home on June 25, 2020.

Scott was a man with a caring servant’s heart. With great pride he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was always the one that made everyone feel like they were at home. He never met a stranger. He loved his children, adored his grandchildren, and set the precedent on how a husband should love his wife. Scott always had a warm smile on his face and loved to talk to people. To know him, was to love him.

Scott is preceded in death by his Mother, Naomi Tolleson Orr; Father, Charles Jackson Tolleson; Sister, Sharla Hodges; Brother-in-Law, Bill Hodges; Grandson, Logan Dewayne Pace; and In-Laws, Carl and Peggy Schuler.

Scott is survived by his Wife of 40 years, Brenda Tolleson; children, Jacob Tolleson and wife, Shannon, Rachel Pace and husband, Joey, Rebekah Fancher and husband, Chris, Holly Abigail Tolleson, Micah Tolleson, David Tolleson and girlfriend, Jessica Mitchell; grandchildren, Jaelyn, Kierstyn, Lauryn and Gavin Tolleson, Calista, Layton and Lyla Fancher, Jackson and Derek Pace, Addysen and Brayson Tolleson; step father, John Orr; sister, Suzan Grabowski and husband, Rich, and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 28

  • 2 Kings 13:1-14:29
  • Acts 18:23-19:12
  • Psalm 146:1-10
  • Proverbs 18:2-3

 

 

 

Several local churches will host Vacation Bible School in a week.  Most are in the evening.  FBC’s VBS will be in the mornings.  You may want to check with the churches to learn of Covid-19 accommodations.  I’m sure all of them will welcome you children/grandchildren.

 

 

 

Many of the area churches are providing regular worship services and on-line streaming opportunities.  Choose what works best for you.

 

 

 

May this day be a blessing to you!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.”

~Psalm 23:4 (ESV)~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 27

  • 2 Kings 10:32-12:21
  • Acts 18:1-22
  • Psalm 145:1-21
  • Proverbs 18:1

 

 

There’s so much to pray about.

  • Unrest in our country
  • Pandemic
  • Damaging statues
  • Looting
  • Burning businesses
  • Unsaved people
  • Unborn babies
  • Hospital overflowing with patients
  • “Shoeboxes” that need to be filled
  • Families running short on food
  • Schools
  • Members of the military
  • Etc.

 

 

How has God provided/answered you prayers in 2020?  Have you thanked Him?

  • Bills paid
  • Food to eat
  • Electricity came back on
  • Family member recovered from an illness
  • A good year for the garden
  • Peace in trying times
  • Friends
  • Family close by
  • Roof doesn’t leak
  • Graduated
  • Vehicles running well
  • Vacation
  • Etc.

 

 

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,

whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates,

or the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

 

 

Please be in prayer for Susan Rimes today.  She will be in Covington at 6 A.M. this morning for wrist surgery to repair broken bones in her wrist.  She should be home before noon.  Susan will be thankful when the surgery takes away her pain.  She looks forward to occupational therapy  beginning next week to her her return to being able to use her hand.  Please pray for Susan as she goes through surgery and therapy to regain use of her right hand.

 

 

 

Scott Tolleson, my cousin who has lived in Shreveport the past few years, passed away yesterday at the age of 64.  He has suffered for many years with Huntington’s Disease.  Today, he is rejoicing in heaven with family members, some of whom are like Scott and now healed of HD.  Scott was the greatest soul winner I have ever known!  He loved God and family with all his heart!

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 26

  • 2 Kings 9:14-10:31
  • Acts 17:1-34
  • Psalm 144:1-15
  • Proverbs 17:27-28

Remember, it is never too late to start reading the Bible.  If you haven’t been reading since January 1, just jump in today.  You’ll be blessed!

 

 

 

Use good judgment and stay healthy!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another.”

~John 13:35~

 

 

 

Susan Rimes fell and broke her wrist.  She will be having surgery tomorrow in Covington.  Pray for her today as she waits, tomorrow as she has surgery, and in the days to follow when use of her wrist will continue to be limited.  Susan will appreciate your prayers.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is hospitalized in Hattisburg.  Smiley also fell at home.  He was dehydrated and had other issues with are being addressed.  Please keep Smiley and Carol Jean in your prayers.

 

 

 

Lloyd Hayden’s arrangements were posted yesterday.  If you missed it, you can look back to Wednesday.  Services will be at FBC, Kentwood Saturday beginning at 10 A.M. with visitation followed by the funeral at noon.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 25

  • 2 Kings 8:1-9:13
  • Acts 16:16-40
  • Psalm 143:1-12
  • Proverbs 17:26

 

 

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

 

 

Thanks to those who turned in items for Operation Christmas Child.  These items included highlighters. pens, glue sticks, sewing kits, brushes, crayons, and erasers.  Thank-you so much.

The list for July is below:

  • Nursery and Preschool . . . . . Pens
  • Grades 1-3 . . . . . Erasers
  • Grades 4-5 . . . . . School scissors
  • Youth . . . . .  Filler paper
  • College & Career and Gateway . . . . . One subject notebooks
  • Joy, Friendship Circle, and Bank . . . . .  One-subject notebooks
  • New Creations and Renewal . . . . . Markers
  • Rebekah . . . . . Large erasers
  • Seekers and City Hall . . . . . Crayons
  • Faithful . . . . . Fishing Kits
  • Staff . . . . . Colored Pencils

 

Thanks for your help in providing the items for the “shoeboxes”.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.”

~James 1:21 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Please pray for our country.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 24

  • 2 Kings 6:1-7:20
  • Acts 15:36-16:15
  • Psalm 142:1-7
  • Proverbs 17:24-25

 

 

Mission Opportunity Nearby – Request from Bro. Stan

Bro. Robert Brandal, Pastor of Crossroad Fellowship Baptist Church in Two Rivers Association, needs help with painting and laying floor tiles in the Sunday School building at the church. They have all of the supplies but need volunteers to help. The church is located west of Amite on Highway 16. If you are able to volunteer, please email the BASELA missions office at missions@basela.org or call the office at 985-839-3827.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

My internet connection is on and off this morning.  I’m thankful I was able to have service for a while.  I’m hoping I can get this much posted….  Thankful for rain and for a roof that doesn’t leak!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Now someone may argue, ‘Some people have faith; others have good deeds.’

But I say, ‘How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds?

I will show you my faith by my good deeds.’”

~James 2:18 (NLT)~

Jesse E. Didone, III

March 15, 1983 – June 19, 2020

Jesse E. Didone, III a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born March 15, 1983 in Independence, LA and was 37 years of age. He was a fun, loving person with a big heart of gold who loved his family and always enjoyed a good time. He was a lover of books, movies, music, dancing, photography and Starbucks and PJs coffee. He was passionate about his gardening and he loved to grow flowers and vegetables. He wanted to become a published author and to write a great novel. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Bedwell Didone; sister, Jessica Oliver and husband, Charles; niece, Rachel Pritchard and husband, Brandon; great-nieces and nephews, Kailee Budde, Raymond Budde, Brandon McLean, and Skylynn Pritchard; Special friends, Amber Phillips and Kaylynn Temple and Cee Cee Pittman; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse E. Didone, Jr.; and nephew, Ryan Didone. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 23

  • 2 Kings 4:18-5:27
  • Acts 15:1-35
  • Psalm 141:1-10
  • Proverbs 17:23

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Pray for the United States of America!

 

 

 

Do your part in preventing the spread of Covid-19!

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  Prayer is the word and action for the day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 22

  • 2 Kings 3:1-4:17
  • Acts 14:8-28
  • Psalm 140:1-13
  • Proverbs 17:22

A list for Bible readings for May-August is available at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child will be packing boxes at FBC. Kentwood.  It is always a good time to watch for sales of items children want/need that will fit with other items in a shoebox.  Items can be turned in at church any time.  Also, a list of suggested items is available at church.  A list for July will be available Sunday.  Your help with this wonderful mission project is greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will begin in two weeks.  I know dates and times and not much more because David and I are not getting out unless necessary. Thankfully, the church services come to my computer and other people help me stay updated.  If you want to send you child to VBS call the church office at 229-8111 for more information and to pre-register your children.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

This Monday is a great day to be alive and serving God!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

 

 

Let’s pray for  churches as they meet and stream on-line today.  Pray for pastors as they preach and congregations as thy listen to God’s Word being spoken.  I hope today’s services make a difference in many lives.  Pray also for our country.  I can’t see how our present situation can end in a way pleasing to God, but I surely hope it does.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 21

  • 2 Kings 1:1-2:25
  • Acts 13:42-14:7
  • Psalm 139:1-24
  • Proverbs 17:19-21

 

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!  Be sure to give Him his share of your time and attention.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

“You see that his faith and his actions were working together,

and his faith was made complete by what he did.”

~James 2:22 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Josiah Huckaby is one blessed child.  His mom and dad, KK and Job, are blessed too.  Josiah has now been living at home for two years.  Josiah has made so much progress since his parents met him.  Thank God for moms and dads who are willing to lovingly give so much of themselves.

 

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she awaits her appointment with her surgeon on June 29th.

 

 

 

Buddy Morris complete round two of chemo and is scheduled for a PET scan during the first week of July.  Please pray for Buddy and his family as they wait for the test and then, results.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 20

  • 1 Kings 22:1-53
  • Acts 13:16-41
  • Psalm 138:1-8
  • Proverbs 17:17-18

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

I have had some questions about Operation Christmas Child.  Your donations of items can be left at the FBC, Kentwood during office hours Monday – Friday and when the church is open for services on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Let’s not let Covid-19 stop the shoeboxes from being full in the fall.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful day today.  Do something special.  Make a sweet memory for yourself and someone else.  Staying home does not keep you from impacting other lives.  Be the person who finds a way during these stay-at-home times.  If you are not staying at home, remember to wear a mask and to follow social distancing and hand washing rules.

Anna Lee

Friday

The LORD brings death and makes alive;

he brings down to the grave and raises up.  

The LORD sends poverty and wealth;

he humbles and he exalts.

~1 Samuel 2:6-7~

 

 

 

Please pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch.  She has learned she has a gall bladder problem and is checking into having surgery.  Please pray for her.

 

 

 

Donald Duncan is better, but continues to be hospitalized to get his problem identified.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Debbie Miller Wilkinson of Amite.  She continues to fight her cancer at home.  I know she and her family will appreciate your prayers.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for my cousin, Scott, who now lives in Shreveport.  He has had Huntington’s Disease for a while.  He is resting comfortably at home.

 

 

 

Covid-19 Louisiana Update – Words from the governor (Please read.)

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_7b517258-b18e-11ea-8c8c-87c776b6ef82.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebookbatonrouge&utm_campaign=snd&fbclid=IwAR3uzYw5XpBIbJvgaDVqv-DszCWVoRFy4HoR8gIBKkouDq2mg4dr25UV2aE

  • Testing in Hammond yesterday – 25% positive
  • Testing in Denham Springs yesterday – 20% positive

Please wear your mask and stay home as much as possible!

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 19

  • 1 Kings 20:1-21:29
  • Acts 12:24-13:15
  • Psalm 137:1-9
  • Proverbs 17:16

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

We cannot have too many prayers for our country and its leaders during this time.

Anna Lee