Monday

“Each one, as a good manager of God’s different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.”

~1 Peter 4:10 GNT~

Yesterday seemed to be a big day for staff recognition in one form or another.

The staff of FBC, K shared their thoughts on their time spent at FBC.
Bro. Danny Smith and family will be leaving SCBC to retire after serving there 28 years,
Bro. Bob Simpson and “Miss” Mary were honored for serving at Arcola for 40 years!

Caleb Estay had surgery to removed a nonfunctional shunt at Texas Children’s Hospital yesterday afternoon. All seems to have gone well. He will be watched and a decision will be made concerning putting in a new shunt. He is from a large family. His Kentwood family includes grandparents Mike and Catherine Estay and great grandparents Rufus and Margie Williams. Keep Caleb and his family in your prayers today.

Our neighbor, Adrian Phillips, passed away yesterday afternoon due to a heart attack. Please be in prayer for his many family members as they make funeral arrangements and plans for a future without Adrian. He will be missed by many friends.

Scripture Writing today – August 12 – Habakkuk 3:17-18

Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Learn how to pack a “shoebox”.
Get a Follow your Box label when you pay your shipping online.
Find your nearest drop-off location.

Don’t forget the administrator, teachers, staff, and students in the first weeks of school. Pray for a good year for everyone.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’”

~Luke 1:46-47 NIV~

Coming soon! The annual Fall Food Roundup for the LA Baptist Children’s Home is next month. Items will be picked up on Monday, September 16th at FBC, K. Some of the items they need the most are:

Bottled water
Cleaning supplies
Canned fruit
Instant oatmeal
Paper towels
Salad dressings
Sugar

Deborah Bales shared this request for prayer.

“I am asking for prayer tonight for Kristi Alford . She’s at MDA taking harsh treatment for ovarian cancer . She has been cancer free for 2-3 yrs & it’s back again . Tonight is a bad night for her . Today was her 3rd treatment many more to come . She has to stay well enough to continue taking the Chemo . At this point the cancer is in-operable . The Drs hope is the tumor will shrink enough they can go in remove it . But tonight she’s desperate for all the prayers she can get . We as Christians know when we seek after the Lord he hears & he will answer . Pray for Jeremy her husband Eli her baby boy who is 10 & Logan & Noah Bales our two grandchildren & Sue Schexnayder her Mother who is with Kristi .. Logan called her Mother earlier Kristi was to weak to talk to her . Plz pray for Kristi Alford tonight she’s needs our prayers.”

Dollie Frazier needs prayers for her eyes.

“I am at the Eye Doctor again. I came this morning and Dr. Rhodes checked my eyes out again. My right eye is swollen a little. My left eye has been giving lots of problems. It looks like a gray film over it and felt like something is in it. Dr Rhodes said it appears the retina in my left eye is torn. Therefore I am seeing another Eye Specialist here in Hammond this evening to have a second opinion. He is the specialist who does surgery on torn retina of eye.
Prayers please…I have seen the other Specialist this evening to find out I have had a stroke in my left eye. I will put drops in eye. Have blood test done tomorrow. Trying to make appointment for a Neurologist whereas I have had a stroke in the left eye. Earliest appointment is Sept. 19, 2019 in Baton Rouge.
Thanks for prayers”

Tessie Jane Strickland

August 6, 1954 – July 25, 2019

Tessie Jane Brabham Strickland was born on August 6, 1954 in Marrero,
Louisiana. Being born on her daddy’s birthday, she was his birthday present.
Tessie was a quiet child that always managed to win the hearts of those around
her.

She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church for most of her life. In fact,
she met the love of her life while attending a Sunday School party. She and
Tommy were married for almost 48 years. They raised their four sons in the New
Zion community of the sixth ward of St. Helena Parish. They have 11
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Tessie loved to travel with her family, especially to the town of Silverton.
One of her favorite things to do was riding trails through the mountains.
She and Tommy were always the life of the party when they stepped on the
dance floor. They won several contests, including a grand prize for a dance off.
Tessie attended college at Southeastern Louisiana University and
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at Baptist Christian College in Shreveport,
Louisiana (while raising her four sons).

or a total of 27 years Tessie demonstrated her love for teaching and made
a positive impact in lives of students at ASC, Mt. Hermon, Kentwood Elementary,
and Spring Creek Elementary.

As an active member of the St. Helena Sixth Ward fire department, Tessie
served as both the secretary of the board and a firefighter.

Her patriotism was evident since Tessie always flew an American flag in
their yard, often over a flower bed of red, white, and blue flowers.
By just looking at her beautiful yard, everyone knew that Tessie had
inherited her mother’s green thumb. As a life-time member of the Kentwood
Garden Club Tessie served as an officer many times. She proudly won Yard of the
Month and Yard of the Year several times.

Tessie is survived by husband, Tommy Strickland; sons, Joseph Strickland,
wife Paula; Timothy Strickland, wife Becky; Charlie Strickland, wife Jessica;
Trenton Strickland; brother, Jessie Reed; sisters, Ruth Blackmon, Theresa
Blackmon, and Thelma Schenk.

She went to her heavenly home to join her mother, Carmelita Barrios
Brabham; her father, Thomas Joseph Brabham; her brothers, Edgar Joseph Reed
and Timothy Brabham; and her brothers-in-law, Hugh Wayne Blackmon, Bobby
Strickland, Eddie Earl Strickland.

To know Tessie was to love her, and no amount of time would have ever
been enough to have had her with us. But we praise God for her life and her love
and we wait for the day when we will see her again. In the sweet bye and bye. . .
our spirits will sorrow no more.

Visitation will be Saturday evening at New Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 P.M.

Scripture Writing for August 9 – Proverbs 19:11

Operation Christmas Child – We will be at the church about 8:30 this morning to paint, sort, craft, etc. Feel free to join us. Saturday, about the same time, we will do our counting to see where we stand at this point. Feel free to join us.

God has given us this day. Are you thankful? What part of this day will you give back to him? What will you do?

Anna Lee

Thursday

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

~Romans 10:9-10~

Rufus Willians had eye surgery yesterday. Thankfully, they are better than the vehicle.

Linda Callihan told us yesterday, that she needs a procedure to remove a place on her back . She will be going to MDAnderson for that to happen Monday.

First Baptist Church, Greensburg is hosting a homecoming Sunday. You are invited to attend and even join them for lunch.

Gerald and Bea Miller had an accident yesterday. Thankfully, after being checked out, they learned they were okay and were able to go home.

Kurt Raynard Dillon

December 09, 1975 – August 06, 2019

Kurt Raynard Dillon, 43, of Summit, MS, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 2:00 PM at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA, from complications following a motorcycle accident on July 22, 2019.

He was born on December 9, 1975, in McComb, MS, to Keith and Patsy Dillon. Kurt was a Christian and a member of Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church where he attended regularly. He worked for many years as a painter, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, visiting with family and friends, talking with any and every one that would listen, and playing with his dog Sam. He was a loving son, brother, nephew and friend.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Ora Dillon, James Dillon, Ellis Pittman, Minnie B. Pittman and one uncle, Roy Dillon.

Survivors are his parents, Keith and Patsy (Pittman) Dillon of Brandon, MS; one brother, Micah (Pam) Dillon of Summit, MS; one nephew, Evan (Rachel) Dillon of Gonzales, LA; one aunt, Jackie (Allen) Jones of Albany, LA; three uncles, James (Martha) Dillon of Summit, MS; David (Joann) Dillon of Jayess, MS; Johnny (Helen) Pittman of Kentwood, LA; and several cousins and other family and friends.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Easleyville, LA at 10:00 AM. Bro. Matthew Pharis will be officiating the services with Catchings-Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Honorary pallbearers are James Lee Berch, David Dillon, Evan Dillon, James Dillon, Micah Dillon, Michael Wayne Ingle, and Johnny Pittman.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to New Zion Cemetery Association, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice.

There will be a Kid’s Summit for school age children and youth at Robert, LA to teach the boys and girls about Operation Christmas Child. This will begin at 2 P.M. Check your calendar and see if you are available to attend. Let me know.

Operation Christmas Child – How Does it Work?

Begin with a medium-sized cardboard or plastic shoebox.

Order the sturdy, preprinted boxes at samaritanspurse.org/occ-store or use one from your own closet.
Choose to pack for a boy or a girl
Decide the age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

Select a quality WOW item such as a doll, a soccer ball with a pump, or stuffed animal. Fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. For more ideas, visit Samaritanspurse.org/occ-gift-suggestions.

Personalize your shoebox gift with unique items, a photo of yourself or your group, and a personal note to the recipient.

DO NOT include candy, toothpaste, used or damaged items, war-related toys, breakables, food, or liquids.

Scripture Reading/Writing – August 8 – Romans 10:9-10

Thank-you for reading, praying, and considering my thoughts.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

~Mark 11:25~

Scripture Writing – August 7 – Psalm 103:12

Vivian Schmidt Newton

July 15, 1960 – August 05, 2019

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born July 15, 1960 in Mc Comb, MS and was 59 years of age. She was a long time active member of First Baptist Church of Roseland. She taught math at Oak Forest Academy for 20 years and was a part time postal clerk until her paralysis 16 years ago. She continued to tutor students in her home which she loved dearly. Her faith in God gave her the strength to overcome her obstacles in life and to continue showing the love of God to others. Her grandson, Zander, was her pride and joy. She is survived by her husband, Bert Newton; daughter, Natalie Newton; grandson, Zander Monteleone; mother, Jean Schmidt; 3 sisters, Betty Robinson and husband, Joseph, Gail Hearn and husband, Nelson and Joan Stamps and husband, Tim; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Melissa Dyson; special friend, Samuel Smith. Preceded in death by her father, Richard E. Schmidt; brother, Eddie Schmidt; sister-in-law, Anne Ellzey and husband, Jerry. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 10:00 AM until religious services at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 9, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Rick Elder and Rev. Vann Windom. Interment will be held at Hollywood Cemetery, Mc Comb, MS. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

What is Operation Christmas Child?

This project of Samaritan’s Purse collects shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys – and delivers them to children in need around the world.
Gift-filled shoeboxes demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way and for many children are their first gift ever.
In 2019, Operation Christmas Child – the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind – hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children in more than 100 countries.

Eternal Impact

Delivered into the hands of children in need through local churches, every shoebox gift is an opportunity to share about Jesus Christ.
Since 2009, more than 18.9 million children who have received a shoebox gift have participated in “The Greatest Journey – our 12-lesson discipleship program where they learn what it means to follow Jesus and share their faith with friends and family.

Have a wonderful Wednesday. Be sure to do something today that will impact others for Jesus. Let your light shine for Him.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

All your words are true;

all your righteous laws are eternal.

~Psalm 119:160 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for Chris Holland as he works to maintain his vision.

Pray for the family of Vivian Newton, a popular teacher and tutor. She has struggled with health issues for many years. She passed away suddenly last night.

Another of my teacher friends, Gaye Guzzardo, lost her 95 year old mother Sunday.

Doris D. Lenoir

Doris D. Lenoir

April 08, 1924 – August 04, 2019

Doris Dykes Lenoir, 95, of Magnolia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Mrs. Lenoir was born April 8, 1924, in Pike County to Henry Pearl Dykes and Hettie Bullock Dykes. She was a dairy farmer until the death of her husband, Ralph Lenoir, in 1967. At that time she returned to school to complete her G.E.D., nursing assistant certification, and Licensed Practical Nursing degree. She worked as a nurse, lovingly caring for others until the age of 70. She loved spending time with family and friends, cooking, and gardening fruits, vegetables, and flowers and was known in the community as “The Tomato Lady.” Following many years of farm life, her love of animals continued and she received great joy in feeding the birds, humming birds, and any stray dog or cat that wandered up to her doorstep. Mrs. Lenoir was a devoted member of Unity Baptist Church in Magnolia. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Lenoir was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Lenoir; son, Ralph D. Lenoir; brothers, H.P. Dykes and Glen Dykes; and sister, Elsie Love.

Surviving her are her daughters, Patricia Louie (Dexter) of Moraga, CA; Dianne Horton (Johnny) of Magnolia; and Gaye Guzzardo of Independence, LA.; sister Velma Forman; grandchildren Jaime, Randy, Jennifer, Elise, Katherine, J.J., Barbara, Rex, Elissa, and Ryan; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren; Special Caretakers Cutretta Hughes, Kimberly Jackson, Angela Jackson, and Makayla Jackson; very special friend Clayton Lampton; and “Prissy,” the dog she rescued.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and continuing Friday morning from 10:00 AM until services at 1:00 PM at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit. Bro Mike Morris will officiate. Burial to follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Unity Baptist Church, PALS, or a charity of your choice in her memory.

Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com

Daniel LeWayne Cutrer

April 14, 1989 – August 01, 2019

Daniel LeWayne Cutrer, a resident of Amite, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 14, 1989 in Independence and was 30 years of age. He was a workaholic and would get upset when he had to be off work even for holidays. He enjoyed being a clown and making people laugh. Growing up he was very close to Josh and Shelby. He was extremely close to his nieces, nephews and the family pet Gee Gee and more. He is survived by father and mother, Leon and Linda Cutrer. He was the youngest of 11 children which included 8 sisters, Patsy Grace and husband, Donald, Debra Cutrer, Carol Smith and husband, Keith, Shirley Frith and husband, Bubba, Hilda Warren, Linda Varnado, Darlene Leon and husband, Andrew, and “Jo” Magee; 2 brothers, Leroy Cutrer and Jimmy Wayne Cutrer. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie and Ernestine Cutrer and Charles and Willie Mae Graves. Pallbearers will be Leroy Cutrer, Jimmy Wayne Cutrer, Will Jennings, Sammy Magee, II, Bobby Allen and Shane McNeese. Daniel’s legacy will live on with the “multiple gifts” he donated through the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Marshal Wallace. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing – August 6 – Mark 11:25

Sunday

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

~Romans 5:8~

Scripture Writing – August 4 – Romans 5:8

Jerry H. Brumfield

April 10, 1935 – August 02, 2019

Jerry H. Brumfield passed away to join his mother and father in Heaven on August 2, 2019. He was 84 years old, born in Roseland, Louisiana, but lived most of his life in Kentwood. He attended Louisiana School for the Deaf and worked many years with his father, Herbert Brumfield, for Brown Funeral Home in Kentwood. Jerry enjoyed attending area fairs, festivals and football games, and fishing with his buddies. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert H. Brumfield and Winnie Sandifer Brumfield of Kentwood, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his sister, Betty Brumfield Young and her husband Eugene Young of Baton Rouge, one nephew, Scott Young of Atlanta, Georgia; one niece, Dr. Sheryl Young and her husband, Philip Zuspan, and Sheryl’s two daughters, Sarah Zuspan and Jenn Zuspan, of Leawood, Kansas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Amite, Louisiana, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Dr. Trey Waldrop and Rev. Thomas Willis, Minister to the Deaf. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Many thanks to staff at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home and Community Care Hospice workers for their care and comfort. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I trust you will be found in God’s house today.

FBC, Kentwood

9:15 Sunday School
10:30 – Morning Worship
6:00 – Evening Bible Study and Worship

Anna Lee

Monday

“A word of encouragement does wonders!”

~Proverbs 12:25 TLB~

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher is in need of our prayers. She fell yesterday morning.

Please pray for Tommy Strickland and his family today.

Avis O. Hope

November 10, 1934 – July 27, 2019

Avis O. Hope, a native of Kentwood, La and current resident of Denham Springs, entered her heavenly reward Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 84. Her loving, devoted family surrounded her bedside as a witness to the amazing mother and grandmother she was to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed! Avis was married to her beloved Otis 49 years. She faithfully served God and her family for her entire life. She was a current member of First Baptist Church of Denham Springs where she was an active Sunday school teacher. Visitation will be held Monday, July 29th at First Baptist Church of Denham Springs from 8-11am followed by a service beginning at 11. Graveside service and burial will follow at Hope-Oliver cemetery in Kentwood, La. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Houston Hope and two granddaughters, Lauren and Alexandria. Avis was survived by her 5 loving sons and their spouses: Otis R Hope, Richard and Cynthia Hope, Ronnie and Debbie Hope, Rocky and Janice Hope, and Reggie and Stephanie Hope. 17 grandchildren: Kristy, Michael, Kyle, Faith, Ashley, Katie, Amie, Ricky, Heather, Brian, Tyler, Courtney, Lindsey, Allison, Alyshia, Marcus, Regina Hope. 25 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. The family would like to extend their appreciation to her pastor, Leo Miller and Dr. Militello, her long time physician. We’d also like to mention the wonderful staff at the butterfly wing of BR General Hospice Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Baton Rouge, 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, La. 70806. As she always said: WE LOVE YOU THE MOST

Gladys Turner Culbertson

August 25, 1937 – July 27, 2019

A resident of Amite passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at her home. She was born August 25, 1937 in Pink Hill, NC and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Brent Culbertson, Amite; 2 sons, Robert Culbertson and wife, Staci, Hammond, and Jody Culbertson and wife, Haydee, Amite; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by parents, Tap and Ruth Bishop Turner; and numerous brothers and sisters. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Galatians 6:7-10

The Scripture Writing Plan for August is available in the sanctuary of FBC, Kentwood. Feel free to take one.

“A word of encouragement does wonders!”

~Proverbs 12:25 TLB~

I like the word “encourager” and love to be able to apply it to people I know. Many people have been an encourager to me. I thank you for that. Be an encourager to others today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience & Perseverance” – James 5: 10-11

Please pray for Bro. Ernest Graham and two others from East Fork Baptist Church as they do mission work in Canada this week. Pray those they minister to will have their eyes and hearts open to Jesus.

Barbara Dale Travis Carter

May 15, 1954 – July 19, 2019

Barbara Dale Travis Carter died Friday July 19, 2019 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center of Covington. She was 65, a native of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana and a long-time resident of Franklinton, Louisiana. Barbara was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Southeastern Louisiana University, and LSU Law School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Huey Marvin Travis and Araminta (“Polly”) Bennett Travis; and her sister Connie Kathleen Travis Jenkins. She is survived by her husband Clay Alston Carter; her son Lee Alston Carter, daughter-in-law Annie Cazenave Carter, and grandson Jackson Thomas Carter; son Thomas Travis Carter; sister Valerie Suzanne Travis Lane; and brother Huey Marvin (“Bubba”) Travis. Barbara was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Franklinton. Her love for her community was only surpassed by her love for her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, Louisiana with religious services to follow conducted by Rev. Brian Ridgedell. Burial will follow in the Greensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church of Franklinton at 1015 Cleveland St., Franklinton, LA 70438. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I know I have been sharing about the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” lately. I do so because I believe in sharing the gospel. “Shoeboxes” have proven to be an effective outreach to many, many children each year. Today, I am going to ask you to commit to making some purchases for OCC this week. I ask you to purchase school supplies for boys and girls who are between the ages of 2 and 14. This site, https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/, will be helpful in guiding you this week. I like to buy multiple items of several different categories when I shop. You may find you enjoy buying for one boy or girl, but want to buy everything they will need. The choice is yours. Don’t think two year olds are too young for school supplies. Think of thick crayons, coloring books, blank paper, pencils, water colors, rounded scissors, glue sticks, etc. Bring your purchases to the church office by next Sunday morning. I will be grateful for your purchases and excited for the children who will receive the boxes and have an opportunity to learn about Jesus, much like our local boys and girls do at Sunday School.

This is my challenge to you this week. Get out and enjoy shopping for school supplies for a child or children from very disadvantaged countries. Let’s work together to make this world a better place for others. Let’s work together to help others learn about Jesus. One week! School supplies!

If FBC, Kentwood is not your church, find out how your church, school, organization, etc. is working to help. You can work through another group or you can help us in Kentwood.

I’m thankful to report that David is better than he was a few months ago and a year ago. He has been able to sit and help unpackage items, sort items, create useful items, etc. I feel so blessed that he can help now. Ask him about helping our son-in-law give out shoeboxes in Romania a few years ago. He has some awesome stories to share. He and I are firm believers in this Franklin Graham Samaritan’s Purse project. I hope you will want to join us again or for the first time.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

Bill Frazier‘s neck surgery went well yesterday. Pray for him as he recovers from surgery.

A small church in our association is again sending s mission team to another country. This trip will include 14 mission volunteers and lots of support from others who cannot make the trip. They are small in size, but BIG on missions!

Tangipahoa Baptist Church is also sending a mission team to a central American country. I got this information verbally and do not have an exact number of those going. I did learn the church gathering items to send. I’ll post a list of items if I can get one.

V.R. “Cuestick” Blades, Jr.

August 12, 1933 – July 15, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born August 12, 1933 in Greenlaw, LA and was 85 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Shelia Anderson; 2 sons, Gary Blades and James Allen Blades; 2 sisters, Evelyn Glenn and Pearline Coker; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita Dunn Blades; his mom, Annie Rhodes Blades; his dad, Vernie Red Blades, Sr.; 1 son, Brian Scott Blades; and 1 daughter, Rebecca Blades. Interment was held at Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clarity Hospice. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – James 5: 7-9

Operation Christmas Child in very important to me. I am enjoying some time shopping and gathering as well as unpackaging and organizing. Let me know if you want to help in any way – purchasing, crafting, organizing,

A neighbor brought me three bags of medicine and baby food containers she washed and prepared for packaging small items. A lady gave me money for fishing supplies. I bought some items needed and look forward to packaging for boys to enjoy using. Another lady gave me money to shop with. I bought pencils and pens with her money. One class at church has purchased bandanas and stuffed animals. A lady gave me some handmade stuffed animals. Another lady drew faces on them.

Do you need me to shop for you? Do you need me to give you suggestions for your purchases? If so, Walmart has one subject composition books for a quarter. It certainly would be helpful if some of you would purchase boxes for these while they are on sale. Do the math. That is a good deal on notebooks. You can leave your purchases in the church office or in the classroom by the choir room.

I can always use more craft items like beads, school supplies like highlighters, crayons, and markers, and soap and washcloths. We open the soap and let it harden so it doesn’t mold and so it will last longer. I certainly have learned lots of tricks.

If you have time and a pair of scissors, I can always use help cutting t-shirts to make jump ropes. I think there is an opportunity for everyone.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

Frances Pehota McElveen

July 31, 1921 – July 17, 2019

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born July 31, 1921 in Middlefield, CT and was 97 years of age. She was a U. S. Navy Veteran. She is survived by 2 daughters, Carol Jenkins and Pamela Alston; son, G.G. McElveen and wife, Cathy; sister, Stasia D’Aquilla; 2 brothers, Donald Pehota and wife, Ann, and Eugene Pehota and wife, Judy; 10 grandchildren, Brandon McElveen and wife, Ashley, Kacey Leyrer and husband, Greg, Lori Trahan and husband, Cory, Ryan Jenkins and wife, Misty, Daniel Alston, Matthew Alston and wife, Claire, Kelli Schwebel and husband, Jacob, Katie Derbins and husband, Peter, Patrick Alston, and Dustin Alston; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Glynis G. McElveen; parents, John and Caroline Pehota; brother, Tom Pehota, 4 sisters, Florence Sokolaski, Nell Beckley, Cecilia Stannard, and Helen Iverson; 2 sons-in-law, Gerald Jenkins and John Alston. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall on Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 19, 2019. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Two weeks short of being 98! She’s certainly one of the ladies I have know who have lived a lone time!

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – I Thessalonians 5: 15-18

We received a call last night about the need for trained disaster relief workers to help with flooded houses as a result of that storm named Barry. If you care trained and able to give some time to help others, call the to volunteer,

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

If you haven’t picked up some items for Operation Christmas Child yet, today would be a good day to do so.

Anna Lee