“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God.

Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage.

The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.”

~Matthew 6:6, The Message~

Pray for Gail Brister as she has a knee procedure today in Covington.

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden. She continues to have various health issues.

David has gained another pound and is slowly trying to regain his strength and endurance. Please keep praying for him.

Read the Bible

Judges 4-6
Eccl. 7:1-13
John 17

Friday Morning Bible Study

Today at 10:00
Fellowship Hall
Romans 4

Reminder: The will be no Third Thursday at the Cabin until David gets stronger. Hopefully, it won’t be much longer.

M- JAM – May 4-5 at Camp Tall Timbers

Boys and girls in grades 1-6
Permission forms available in the church office and from me

God has blessed us with a beautiful spring weather. Take a walk and enjoy God’s beautiful creation.

Anna Lee

“You will search again for the Lord your God.

And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29 NLT~

Sharon Phillips’ heart valve surgery yesterday lasted 7 1/2 hours, but went well. She is in ICU in Covington and will have a rather long recovery time. Please pray for her.

Mrs. Mildred Birch continues to have back problems. Please pray for her to get some relief.

Bobby Simpson is improving and may even be able to be in church Sunday. Thank God for his improvement.

Martha Griffith seems to have also had a stroke. Pray for her as she fights to recover.

Gail Brister will have a knee procedure Friday in Covington. Pray she benefits from the surgery and can get around better.

Thank God for medical personnel and medical knowledge to take care of Gail and all the rest of us.

Read the Bible

Judges 1-3
Psalm 44
John 14

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will be the first full week of June. Mark your calendar.

Last night, in Children in Action, we played a learning game. One part was to stand in a circle facing away from each other. This represents the focus of our church – others! Let’s pretend to stand in a circle facing away from each other, but looking outward. That will surely direct our paths in better directions.

If you have children who are interested in M-JAM, please sign them up at church. Also, get an information sheet from me Sunday. M-JAM is May 5th at Camp Tall Timbers. We will leave Kentwood at 4 P.M. on the 4th and return Saturday night. It will be a fun, but very inspiring day. Boys and girls in grades 1-6 are invited to join with us.

May our churches continually focus outward!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Heaven and earth will pass away,

but my words will never pass away.”

~Luke 21:33 NIV~

Pray for Bobby Simpson as he prepares to go to St. Helena Rehab for outpatient rehabilitation.

Mrs. Mimi Sneed needs prayer for dental work she is undergoing.

Sharon Philips will be having a heart valve replaced today in Covington. Pray all goes well today and in the recovery phase.

Firma Kay Schneeweiss passed the heart tests yesterday, so she was sent home with new medication for GERD. Thank God she has the less serious problem.

Jennie made it back to Prague and is with her family. Thank-you for your prayers.

Earl Wayne McCarroll, Sr.

March 26, 1956 – April 09, 2018

Earl Wayne McCarroll, Sr., a resident of Roseland, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home. He was born March 26, 1956 in Independence and was 62 years of age. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Barbara Jean Easley and husband, Michael, and Jahala Leal and husband, Jonothan; 3 sons, Earl McCarroll, Jr. and wife, Tiffany, Shanon McCarroll and wife, Januari, and Wren Mayfield; 15 grandchildren, MaKayla Rodriquez, Jaden Wall, Michael Rodriquez, Kennedy McCarroll, Kyleigh McCarroll, Journie Wall, Melanie Hill, ChloeBeth Rodriquez, Jessa Wall, Sara McCarroll, Catie McCarroll, Mason McCarroll, Ava McCarroll, Wyatt Easley, and Harlie Leal; great-granddaughter, Ryan Kate Swilley; 2 sisters, Barbara Morgan and husband, Leroy, and Becky Granger; 7 brothers, Gary McCarroll, Jack “Catfish” Granger and wife, Tammy, Jules Granger and wife, Vonda, David Granger and wife, Linda, William Granger and wife, Charla, Edward Granger and wife, Melissa, and Doug Granger and wife, Rhonda. Preceded in death by father, Ralph McCarroll; mother, Marjorie Granger; step-father, Jack Granger, Sr.; brother in law, J. L. Granger. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

T. Eugene Smith, Sr.

January 29, 1935 – April 09, 2018

January 29, 1935 – April 09, 2018A resident of Amite passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at home. He was born January 29, 1935 in Franklinton and was 83 years of age. He was a former member and pastor of Crossroad Fellowship Church. He is survived by his wife, Parmys Waller Smith; 2 daughters, Kandi Susan Smith and Karen Smith Lopez and husband, John; 2 sons, Thomas Eugene Smith, Jr. and wife, Stacey, and James Edmore Smith and wife, Estela; step-daughter, Beverly Susan Husser; step-son, Glenn Lee Husser and wife, Karen; brother, Hobart William Smith, Jr. and wife, Mae; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Hobart William Smith, Sr. and Lula Belle Bennett Smith; first wife, Wanda Joan Husser Smith; step-son, Richard Keith Husser. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Jesse White. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Missionary Spotlight Update: Eric and Julie Maroney

By Adult Resource Team on April 01, 2018

Relationships are everything in Croatia. It takes years of living through the good and bad together to create a certain level of trust. Eric and Julie Maroney are ready to live through some of the good.

Soon after filling out the WMU questionnaire for the story about their family in the April issue of Missions Mosaic, Julie was diagnosed with cancer. It was not a convenient time for the diagnosis—the Maroneys were leaving their eldest child, Nathan, in the United States at college after 19 years of living in Croatia with the International Mission Board (IMB). The diagnosis brought their active lifestyle to a standstill.

After a year of cancer treatments in the States, Julie received the “all-clear” to return home to her neighbors and friends. Eric, Julie, and daughter Kayleigh didn’t just pick up where they left off; they entered Croatia running to keep up.

“It’s been hectic getting back,” Eric conceded. Just a few months ago, Julie was still getting radiation therapy. However, the family dove right into hosting 2 camps, Vacation Bible School, and volunteer missions teams.

The family may have gone through a trauma, but its goal is the same—building relationships in order to share the love of Jesus Christ.

“The greatest need in Croatia is for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,” Eric said.

Pray for a spiritual hunger among Croatians. With the family’s brush with cancer, its fire to share Christ burns brighter than ever before.

Eric and Julie Maroney are featured in the April 2018 Missions Mosaic Missionary Spotlight.

Sue Sprenkle spent decades traveling the world for the IMB as a missionary writer/photographer. Now, she leads a quiet life as a digital media professor in Kansas.

Read the Bible

Joshua 23-24
Eccl. 6:7-12
John 12

Children in Action (Boys & Girls in Grades 1-5)

Tonight at 6 P.M.
FBC, Kentwood
Exciting things are happening.

Friday Morning Bible Study

10 A.M.
FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
Studying Romans 4 this week

WMU Events

Quarterly Meeting at Montpelier at 10 A.M. Monday, April 16/Speakers – short-term missionaries from New Zion Baptist Church
Special invitation to a Ladies’ Event at FBC, Amite at 6:30 P.M.
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – Items needed will be turned in to Hillsdale Baptist Church Saturday, April 28th. That gives two weeks to turn them in at church if you cannot attend the celebration on the 28th.

Don’t forget the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America or items for Operation Christmas Child.

If you wish to send a request for something to be placed on TPL, you can send a message through this site.

Anna Lee

Monday

“The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those who hear the message and retain it in a good and obedient heart, and they persist until they bear fruit.”

~Luke 8:15 GNT~

Pray for our daughter as she leaves Waco and our granddaughter for home, husband, and three other children. Thankfully, she was able to visit and make some new memories.

Yesterday, David made it to church for the first Sunday since he got sick. He’s better, but still seeking answers. Pray for us as we see a doctor this morning to continue the search.

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Lion and Lamb. Complete any readings you missed this past week.

The Children in Action, missions group for children at FBC, Kentwood, will have the opportunity to attend M-JAM again this year, They will leave after school on May 4th and be at Camp Tall Timbers for the meeting on the 5th. After the great meeting in New Orleans last year, expectations for this year are high.

Operation Christmas Child – Donations are being made for filler items for Shoeboxes when they are processed/checked at their next stop after they leave our area. Items for boys and girls ages 2-14 are being accepted now. Also, shoeboxes and lists of suggested items will soon be available at church. Be thinking about how many boxes you and your family will want to pack this year.

Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home items are still being collected. Bring your donations in soon. A list of suggested items is on the bulletin board at the entrance to the fellowship hall.

Friday Morning Bible Study will focus on Romans 4 this week.

My Sunday School lesson yesterday was on putting our love into action. Let’s make a special effort to do so this week.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ,

set your sights on the realities of heaven,

where Christ sits in the place of honor

at God’s right hand.”

~Colossians 3:1 NLT~

Read the Bible

Joshua 3-4
Eccl. 4:1-6
John 5

Mrs. Ruby Dillon has been fighting an infection all week. She is better now. Thank God for her progress.

Yvonne Birch called yesterday to share her good news. The surgeon said open heart surgery is not needed now. In August, he will re-evaluate her situation. Thanking God for all the prayers for Yvonne and her family.

Scott Womack will be having open heart surgery today in Covington. Please pray for the surgeon as he works with Scott. Pray for Scott’s family as they wait. Pray for Scott who is ready to get this done and behind him.

I thank God for the peace He has given Yvonne and Scott as they have faced their heart problems.

David will be seeing a surgeon April 9th to determine if gall bladder surgery is needed. Please pray for this decision.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

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

Operation Christmas Child – Don’t forget to look for bargains to fill shoeboxes when you shop. It is not too early to begin shopping.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – Support efforts to win those who are lost in Canada and the United States.

No Bible study this morning. We will meet again in a week.

The Children in Action are collecting broken crayons which they will repurpose for OCC shoeboxes. If you have any to add to the collection, please bring them to FBC, Kentwood. Thank-you!

Pick your sunrise service today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

~Acts 3:19~

Daniel Venable
(Died March 24, 2018)

Daniel Venable, 36 of Kentwood, LA, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2018.

Arrangements are incomplete with Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit in charge.

Read the Bible

Deut. 33-34
Eccl. 3:9=12
John 3

Tonight at 6 P.M., I’ll be blessed to teach Children in Action. It is one of my favorite times of the week.

There will be no Friday Morning Bible study this week due to the Good Friday Holiday.

Sunrise services will be available at several area churches Sunday. If possible, plan to attend one of them.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net/

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com

Please pray for the many spiritual, physical, and emotional needs in our community, state, nation, and world.

Anna Lee

Thursday

24 “ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you;

25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

26the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

Mr. John Alan Blackwell was moved to Amite’s Tangi Pines yesterday. I feel like he will appreciate some visits from his friends.

Ken Roberts, and his new heart, will be going home today! Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Read the Bible

Deud. 11-12
Psa;m 32
Loke 16

Remember, No Gathering at the Cabin Tonight! David has the flu.

Friday’s Bible Study

Romans 1
10 A.M.
FBC Fellowship Hall
Everyone is invited to join us.

One of the things the Children in Action did last night was to make banks for their mission money. Do you need a bank? Don’t forget the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American missions.

Don’t forget to looks on your Sunday bulletin for a list of items needed for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions.

Thanks for checking in and praying today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.

~2 Samuel 22:4~

Services for Gail M. Smith – March 24 at Line Creek Baptist Church

We will NOT have the Third Thursday Gathering tomorrow night. David has been sick all week. We don’t want to share his problem with anyone else. See you next month!

Read the Bible

Deud. 9-10
Prov. 31
Luke 15

Friday Morning Bible Study

Romans 1
Fellowship Hall
10 A.M.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com

Thomas Rainer – https://thomrainer.com/blog/

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Children in Action

FBC
Tonight at 6 P,M.
Children – K-5

Don’t leave God out of this day! He created this day for us!

Anna Lee

Thursday

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

I hope you are reading about and praying for the North American missionaries featured each day this week, the week of prayer for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

Bobby Simpson is doing well following Monday’s procedure. Keep him in your prayers as he heals.

Elton Shaw seems to be having a relapse. Please put him back on your personal prayer list.

Joanne Tate, the three month old daughter of Chuck and Jeanne Tate, will require open heart surgery to correct problems in her tiny heart. The Tates live in the Terry’s Creek area. Pray for God to take care of this precious little one.

Danielle Dillon and family are celebrating the completion of her chemotherapy as she moves on to radiation soon. Please pray for Danielle.

Phillip Harrell was not feeling real well yesterday. Please pray for him to be comfortable. Pray too for his faithful caregivers, Don and Phyllis Yarborough.

I’m expecting to hear today or tomorrow that Glen Magee is home from the hospital to continue his recovery from surgery.

There seem to be a number of people with the flu again this year. Be careful when you are around others. We need to contain this as much as possible.

Read the Bible

Numbers 34-36
Psalm 29
Luke 10

The children’s mission class continues to grow as they learn each week. Parents and grandparents, thank-you for giving us the opportunity to work with your children each Wednesday. They certainly bless my life.

We have one more day to invite others to come to the new Bible study of Romans!

Thank God for His guidance in our daily lives.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

Glen Magee‘s surgery is scheduled for 8 A.M. Friday. Please pray for him as he has by-pass heart surgery.

Aubrey McMillan called last night to ask for prayers as he faces heart surgery for 10 by-passes Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake. Please pray.

Olivia Widas is at Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge where she will have her appendix removed this morning. Please pray for her surgery and her recovery.

Wayne Langley, husband of Glenda Cobb, has been very sick and was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Please pray for Wayne and Glenda and the family.

Wilton Hughes is better and back at home. Thank-you for your prayers for Wilton and his family.

Rev. Bill Ichter is doing better. Thanks for your prayers for this wonderful man who has served God faithfully for many years. He worked with Rev. Billy Graham to some crusades in South America.

Read the Bible

Mark 13-15
Proverbs 25
Luke 3

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

A Bible study of the book of Romans will begin Friday of next week. Join us at FBC, Kenwood at 10 A.M.

The monthly birthday party is on the fourth Monday of each month at The Cafe. Make plans to attend in March. We had a good time yesterday.

I’m looking forward to working with the children as they learn about missions tonight.

Anna Lee