Wednesday

But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,

nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’

~1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV~

 

Richard Navarra

June 06, 1956 – December 04, 2014

Richard Navarra, 58, of Maurepas, passed away on December 4, 2014, as a result of liver cancer. His family and close friends were by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. Richard was born on June 6, 1956, to Dominick and Margaret Navarra of Amite. He married the love of his life, Lou Cook, on July 3, 1981. They have one daughter, Brittany; son-in-law, Clay Lauzervich and a beautiful granddaughter, Sidney Lynn Lauzervich; brother, Roger Navarra; niece, Charlotte Phillips; nephew, Dominick Navarra, and other relatives. Richard was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He took great pride and joy in his family and had an enormous love for people. He never met a stranger and if he was your friend, he was your friend for life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, making his famous beef jerky, and hanging out at Hi-Ho in the mornings with a great group of friends before work. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dominick and Margaret Navarra and sister, Ramona Navarra. Visitation will be held at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 AM until funeral service at 12 Noon on Saturday, December 6, 2014. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

(Richard was one of my former students.)

 

Senior Adult Holiday Luncheon – FBC, Kentwood at 11 A.M. today

 

Children in Action (Missions Class) will meet at 6 P.M. to learn more about the life of Lottie Moon, the offering named in her honor, and the Bible story of the birth of Jesus.  All elementary age children are invited to join us.

 

Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for international missions – Day 4 (Mexico City) – https://www.imb.org/day-4/

 

Read the Bible – James 1-3, Psalm 31, and video on James found at http://bibleproject.com

 

Surprise! Surprise! – There are now reports for snow at the end of the week.  Be prepared for this weather change!  Help someone else who might not be prepared.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

 

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart;

consider what great things he has done for you.

~1 Samuel 12:24~

 

Please pray for Linda K. Graves, formerly of the East Fork community.  She has been sick the last two days.

 

Fannie Louise Kent

November 23, 1927 – November 30, 2017

 

Fannie Louise Kent was born on November 23, 1927 in Amite, LA. and departed from this life on November 30, 2017 at her home in Amite. She was a loving mother and a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. Fannie Lou enjoyed reading, writing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and most of all, her dear friend, June Clemons.

Fannie Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Louise Eldridge; her husband, Charlie Kent; and her son, Chuck Kent. Survivors include her sister, Libby Haynesworth; 6 children, Debra Frohn and husband, Richard; Karl Kent and wife Debi; Jon Kent and wife, Yolanda; Kim Finch and husband, Billy; Eric Kent and wife, Tonya; Dina Spears and husband, Wayne. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Melissa Frohn Starrett, Jesse Frohn, Thomas Kent, Lexi Kent, Wesley Finch, Chad Finch, Taylor Finch, Lacey Kent, Charli Spears, Karson Spears, and Tanner Spears; and thirteen great-grandchildren: O’Neal Starrett, Roland Starrett, Richard Frohn, Vivian Frohn, Russell Frohn, Aubrey Kent, Madison Finch, Tycer Finch, Cameron Finch, Jaelynn Finch, Brooklynn Finch, Stevie Lou Finch, and Dylan Chunn.

A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Amite at 5:00PM on Sunday, December 3, 2017. There is no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the First United Methodist Church in Amite.

Read the Bible – Hebrews 7-8 & Psalm 28
Today is the day!  We are having our annual Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.  The tables are beautifully decorated.  I will be so happy to see it full of happy people in about 12 hours.  The program will be as great as the room already appears.
Today is the first day of the Week of Prayer for international missions.  Our focus today will be the Bagby family in Nepal https://www.imb.org/day-1/ and https://www.imb.org/2017/12/03/week-of-prayer-bagby/
Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!  Remember, Jesus is definitely the “reason for the season”!
Anna Lee

Saturday

The LORD has heard my plea for help;

the LORD accepts my prayer.

~Psalm 6:9 HCSB~

 

Rob Anderson is still hospitalized in Texas.  He continues to be in great pain.  Pray for improvement,

 

We have a number of deaths today, more than any other day I can remember.

Kirk McCoy Jones

DIED: December 1, 2017

LOCATION: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Kirk McCoy Jones, passed into Jesus’ arms on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Born Elizabeth Kirk McCoy on Dec. 7, 1952, she migrated to Livingston Parish where she and her family lived for 30 years. She is survived by the best husband in the world, Kirk C. Jones; 3 wonderful kids and 5 grandkids. Scott and Kellie Alford of Denham Springs, their 3 kids, Peyton Alford and wife, Ashley, Grace Alford and Haven Alford, Korie Alford of Denham Springs; 2 daughters, Delanie Prestridge and Gabrielle Alford, Lindsay Jones of Alameda, California; and furbabbies, Bonnie and Sticky. Being Mimi was much more fun! Kirk received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern and her Master’s Degree in Natural Science from LSU. She was a member of the National Science Teachers Association, and the LA Science Teachers Association. She was known for her love of science. She taught 35 years in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes. Mrs. Jones loved her students and was always attending classes/conventions to keep current with her studies. She was the kind of teacher that did things in her science class that her students never forgot. Kirk won numerous awards on the state and national level. She was Teacher of the Year in 1998 and Science Olympiad 2 years in a row. Kirk loved traveling. She traveled abroad to London, Amsterdam, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Cozumel. She would bring back rocks or anything related to science to show her students. Kirk loved to play the piano. She was the pianist at Kedron Baptist Church for 7 years and would still play hymns on her piano at home. She attended Sunday School faithfully. She loved the Lord. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Oikos Ministries Alms, 13865 Blackwater Road, Baker, LA 70714. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will resume on Monday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. until service at 12 p.m., officiated by Rev. Teryl Hebert. Burial will follow in Amite Baptist Cemetery, Denham Springs.

 

William Eugene Parsons – Not the Kentwood Bill Parsons!

November 22, 1939 – December 01, 2017

A resident of Amite and former longtime resident of Lincoln, NE, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Landmark Nursing Home. He was born November 22, 1939 in Des Moines, IA and was 78 years of age. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Melissa P. Harrison, Pamela Lynn Parsons, and Tiffany Sue Baker; 5 grandchildren, Emily Margaret Harrison, James Elliot Harrison,, William Connor Harrison, Noah Joseph Baker and Tristan Thomas Welch; sisters, Carol Amundson and Jeri Dodgin; and his brother, Stan Parsons. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Vivian Parsons. Donations may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Mrs. Fannie Lou Kent from Amite/Fluker passed away.  Her obituary will be posted when one is available.

 

 

Rachael Ann Lipscomb Lites

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2017

Rachael Ann Lipscomb Lites, age 34 and a resident of Hammond, Louisiana, passed from this earthly life Tuesday, November 28, 2017 and into the care of her Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rachael cherished her precious daughter and son and was adored by them and by her mother, her father, her grandmother, her step-father, and all who knew her. Rachael had a thirst for learning, a talent for communicating, a gift for artistic creation, and an intellect and energy that she brought to each of her new ventures. A couple of those ventures were as an investment counsellor and as a web designer.

Rachael attended Oak Forest Academy in Amite, graduated from Hammond High School, and received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University. She served as a Special Education teacher at Mt. Hermon Elementary School, at Independence Elementary School, and at Bridge City Juvenile Facility.

She is survived by her husband Patrick Lites, daughter Judith Ann Lites, son Gabriel Joseph Lites, mother Jo Ann P. Miller, father Ralph Lipscomb, step-father David C. Miller, grandmother Fannie Ben Pierite, father-in-law Marvin Lites, mother-in-law Kay Lites, two step-brothers, a step-sister, aunts, uncle, and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Joseph Pierite, Jr. and Ralph Lipscomb, Sr. and grandmother Barbara Albin Lipscomb.

Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd. in Hammond, Louisiana from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, December 1, 2017 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am with Dr. David E. Cranford officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery in Hammond.

Pallbearers will be Terry Ben, Martin Johnson, David C. Miller II, Justin J. Miller, Bret A. Miller, and Mike Ibert.

 

 

Aaron Patrick Carr

September 22, 1977 – November 29, 2017
Aaron received his angel wings on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the age of 40. He was always working with his hands and loved wood working. Aaron was an outdoorsman who enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He was very personable and loved being around people. Aaron was a truly Spiritual man who had a heart of gold and loved every person that came into his life. He never met a stranger. Aaron had the most infectious smile that would light up a room as soon as he walked in. He loved to tease everyone he knew, but it was always out of love. Aaron enjoyed learning about his family history and genealogy. He was an avid creative chef in the kitchen, making up new recipes all the time. Aaron enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, especially when it was spent with his mom and dad. His favorite place to be was the sandy white beaches soaking up the sun. Aaron is already deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Betty Carol Bankston Carr and Raymond Stafford Carr; sister and Best Friend, Amanda Urrutia and husband James; cousin who was more like his brother, Austin Bankston of Vancouver, WA; loving nieces, Alex Wright who was the light of Aaron’s life, and Victoria Urrutia; loving nephews, James Nicholas Urrutia and Aidan Bankston; his very special friend and life partner Heather Perrone; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Preceding Aaron in death are his grandparents, Floyd and Estelle Bankston, and John M. “Buck” Carr Sr. and Juanita Stafford Carr; and his infant sister, Elizabeth Carr.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, December 4, 2017, from 10:00 am until the Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 pm. Bro. Hanson Bourgios will officiate the service.

 

 

Read the Bible – Hebrews 5-6 & Psalm 27

 

It’s crunch time for the Lottie Moon Tea.  As the time gets closer, I seem to have my mind on how lives will be impacted by meeting and hearing a missionary, Rachel Robins, tomorrow, learning about Lottie Moon, and experiencing the Tea in her honor.  I’m also anticipating children who will have the opportunity to sing Christmas songs.  How excited they must be!  Come enjoy being a part of this sweet experience at 2 P.M. Sunday, tomorrow, at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Have a good day and a great Christmas season!  Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

~  I Chronicles 16:34~

 

Please pray for the Dillons.  “Miss” Ruby has been admitted to North Oaks with some dehydration and an infection.  She’s in room 4102. Mr. “Cete” is with her.
I have an update on Kayla J. Evans and her baby girl, Finley.  They are both doing well at this point.

Russell Wiley Crawford

December 09, 1939 – November 27, 2017

A resident of Spring Creek passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence. He was born December 9, 1939 in New Orleans and was 77 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Spring Creek Baptist. He is survived by wife, Marilyn Kelting Crawford; daughter, Becky Crawford; son, Randy Crawford; 2 grandchildren, Chase and Kaysie Crawford; sister, Carol Fairburn, all of Spring Creek. Preceded in death by parents, George and Flora Crawford; sister, Margaret Roberts; 2 brothers-in-law, Fred Roberts and Gerald Fairburn; nephew, Scott Fairburn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Lucille Kelting. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Russell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible – Philemon, Psalm 24, and video of Philemon at http://bibleproject.com
Work is progressing on the Two Rivers Associational Annual Lottie Moon Tea.  Let me invite all ladies (3-103 years old) to come to First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 2 P.M.  Sunday. In additional to some tea and other treats, you’ll hear a missionary who has returned to the states and witness the musical talents of the children and youth of our local churches.  The ladies will be decorating their tables Saturday morning.  I know they will be beautiful!  If this is your first holiday event, it will put you in a Christ centered focus for the Christmas season.  If you miss it, there will be no second chance.  I’m looking forward to seeing you Sunday at 2 P.M.  We are thankful to have our children and youth help with serving of food, as well as singing.
The children of FBC, Kentwood will have missions tonight and work in a little last-minute practice time for the tea.  We begin in the sanctuary at 6 P.M.
The ladies will have their regular Bible study, of Ezekiel, Friday morning at 10 A.M.  The prophesy is interesting.  We are comparing those days to the present days and praying for our nation and world to turn back to Jesus.
The “shoeboxes” we packed are getting the Christian literature that will introduce them to Jesus added this week and boxes divided up for their final destinations as well as packaging for overseas shipping.  The boxes might travel by plane, ship, boat, wagon, bus, car, truck. camel, horse, on even be carried in on the backs of people.  All opened boxes will bring joy and an introduction to Jesus!
Sunday, we will begin our Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  We received slightly more than our goal for the Georgia Barnett Offering for North American missions.  I look forward to exceeding this goal too!  We will again have our Missions March as introduced to us by Dr. Tom Higginbothan, a former IMB missionary who served as interim pastor at FBC, Kentwood a few years ago.
Sunday is the deadline for bringing in STAMPED Christmas cards for the prisoners at the parish jail.  David and I will personally deliver the cards to the jail next week.  No number of cards is too large or too small!  We’ll pray each one impacts a family with the true Christmas message this holiday season.
It’s a great week!  Follow Jesus in the Christmas season this year!  Merry Christmas!
Anna Lee

Saturday

4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 

5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

~1 Timothy 4:4-5~

 

I’m happy to report that Rob Anderson, Robert and Ora Lee Wilson’s son-in-law, is home from the hospital.  Let’s thank God for Rob’s improvement.

Let’s pray for the many travelers who will be going home today.  May each one be extra careful on this holiday travel day.

 

Aubrey Ray “Foots” Strahan

November 16, 1928 – November 24, 2017

A resident of Amite passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1928 in Amite and was 89 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. He is survived by his wife, Billie Callihan Strahan, Amite; 3 daughters, Virginia Strahan Bailey and husband, Neal, Grand Bay, AL, Wanda Strahan Hammac, Mobile, AL, and Gwendolyn Strahan Wilkerson, Theodore, AL; 1 son, Aubrey “Alan” Strahan and wife, Margaret, Amite; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Peggy Strahan Rester, Denham Springs, and Patsy Strahan Hall and husband, Robert; sister-in-law, Sara B. Strahan; brother-in-law, Russell Krueger, Jamestown, ND; special friends, JC Ricks and Roy Seal. Preceded in death by parents, James Clenzie Strahan and Velma Lee Strahan; brother, Robert Earl Strahan; sisters, Wilda Nell Krueger, Elizabeth “Dib” S. Brown, and Doris S. Toney; 2 infant brothers, brother-in-law, Sidney Brown and Billie Ray Toney; great-grandchild, Brynn Elizabeth Woods; sons-in-law, Richard A. Wilkerson and Carlos L. Hammac. Visitation at Friendship Baptist Church, 62502 Friendship Church Rd., Amite, LA from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 10  a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017. Interment Friendship Cemetery, Amite, LA. Memorial Contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Timothy 3-4 & Psalms 20

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will be having their monthly breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:000.  Come enjoy one of the best breakfast buffets around and give a donation to help with a need for a person in/from the community.

 

I think it is okay, even suggest you keep your eyes and heart open, to the many ways you are blessed all year long.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

~2 Corinthians 4:15-16~

 

Rhonda Hendry of Chesbrough broke her arm in two places.  Please pray for her as she sees specialists for additional treatment.

Gary Hendry, a former football player and coach, is hospitalized at Lakeview in Covington for testing.

 

Evelyn Hughes Stevens, formerly of Roseland, passed away.  I did not find an obituary yet.

 

Read the Bible – I Timothy 1-2, Psalm 19, & video on I Timothy found  at  Bible Project.com

 

I’m looking forward to the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party Tuesday at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

I’m also looking forward to visiting Pine Ridge United Methodist  Church Sunday at 8:00 A.M. for their monthly breakfast benefit to help an individual or family having a difficult time.  I was talking to a lady last week who had a series of medical problems a few years ago.  She told me what a wonderful surprise it was to open a card one day and get a check from Pine Ridge United Methodist Union.  She also told how helpful it was to  get her through those difficult days.  I think it was especially nice to know the ladies of PRUMU were concerned for her and praying for her.

 

This is a good season to check with those who live alone.  Sometimes they need a little encouragement or help.  You might be the one who can meet their need!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving 2017

 

 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,  

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

~Ephesians 1:15-16~

 

Read  the Bible – II Thessalonians, Psalm 18, and video on II Thessalonians found at Bibleproject.com. 

 

Wendell Simmons had gall bladder surgery yesterday.  All seems to be well with him.  Pray for him as he recovers.

 

 

Beverly Ann Pittman

September 04, 1937 – November 22, 2017

 

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was born September 4, 1937 in Spring Creek and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Smith and husband, Mike; son, Benjamin Pittman; 3 grandchildren, Shelby Lynn Wilkinson and husband, Shawn, and Corey and Chloe Johnson; 2 great grandchildren, Rylin Chaise and Wyatt Gage Wilkinson; and 2 sisters, Betty and Josephine Holton. Preceded in death by her parents, BW and Lois Pittman; and her sisters, Charlotte Pittman and Johnise Pittman Watson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Monday, November 27, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.  I hope you have family to share this day with.  If not, I hope you can go somewhere to enjoy a special meal and be around people.  David and I usually eat at Cracker Barrel in Brookhaven, but today we have half of our family here.  We’re thankful for many blessings, whether we have family or not.  Be sure to take time to “Count Your Blessings” and the the One who provided you with so much materially and eternally.
Anna Lee

 

Monday

 

Give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

~1 Thessalonians 5:18~

 

I’m thankful to say that Philip Strickland will be doing his last chemo treatment today.  Let’s pray for him as he goes through this last treatment.

Ora Lee Wilson was so thankful yesterday as she said that her nephew who had two heart attacks last week was now back at home after learning the two heart attacks brought the doctors to another heart problem and allowed them to save his life.

Pray for Wendell Simmons as he has gall bladder surgery Wednesday. He will be glad to finally get this done and to move on with his life.

 

 

 

Theophile “Ted” Titus

March 14, 1934 – November 18, 2017

 

Theophile “Ted” Titus was born on March 14, 1934 and passed away on November 18, 2017 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is survived by 2 daughters, Cheryl Strickland and husband, Jimmie, and Gwen Pezant; 7 grandchildren, Kenny Bagot and wife, Susan, Scott Bagot, Eric Pezant and wife, Meaghan, Christi Bagot Robertson and husband, Beau, Tedd Titus and wife, Kayla, Erin Pezant, Matthew Titus and wife, Ashley; and multiple great-grandchildren of which he was so proud. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Elizabeth Sibley “Libby” Titus; mother, Fannie Titus; daughter, Belinda Titus; and son, Cliff Titus; as well as a very special Aunt “Nante” and his grandmother “Gagi”. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Pallbearers will be Eric Pezant, Scott Bagot, Kenny Bagot, Tedd Titus, Matthew Titus, and Tristan Robertson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible – I Thessalonians 1-2, Psalm 15, and video on I Thessalonians

 

Today is the last day for OCC drop-off locations.  Bring your “shoeboxes” to turn in this morning.  It will be helpful if you bring them early as we will be trying to finish up packing the trailer and sending them to their next location.

 

The Community Thanksgiving service at FBC, Kentwood was helpful in getting us in the spirit of Thanksgiving.  Have a good week of preparations for travel, big gatherings of family members, and special holiday food!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.”

  ~1 John 3:21-23 NIV~

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off 2017 – We are excited to say the vehicles with “shoeboxes” keep rolling in.  Today, we will be open to receive more “shoeboxes” from 9-12 Noon.  Sunday, we will be open from 2-4 P.M.  I thank all those who have helped man the drop-off center this year.  You have been so cooperative and hard-working.  We couldn’t do this without you.  I know you can “picture” each shoebox in the hands of a boy or girl one day soon.  You expect great things to happen when children and their families hear about Jesus.  God bless each of you!

 

It hasn’t been easy, but Jimmy Alford was able to learn he has two tumors in his liver.  There is no treatment plan yet, but at least this was a giant “step”.  Please keep praying for Jimmy and Janie, as well as other family members.

 

“Bobby” John Robert Langford

November 16, 1954 – November 17, 2017

A resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1954 in Kentwood and was 63 years of age. He was our ray of sunshine who forever changed the lives of everyone he met. His Down Syndrome was never a disability, it was a different ability. He truly lived every moment, laughed every day and loved beyond words. He was dearly loved by his two sisters, Alma Beth Potts and husband, Dennis, and Judy Langford McElveen; nieces and nephews, Andrew Potts, Amy and Matthew Desrosiers, Matthew and Heather Potts, Michael and Jennifer McElveen, Debbie and Luke Simeon, John and Rachel McElveen, Sonia and Jeremy Blalock, Jeanine and Bart Matthews; great-nieces and great-nephews, Dillon Boyle, Matthew, Macaelyn, Ethan, Jennessa, and Jalynn Desrosiers, Brodie and Destinee, Emily, and Sawyer McElveen, Riley and Shalayne, Hannah, and Julianah Simeon, Anthony and Jayde McElveen, Dawson, Brayden, and Lathan Blalock, Evienne Schwartz and Ezra Matthews; great-great-niece, Rilynn Simeon. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ethel Jenkins Langford; brother, Charles J. “Buddy” Langford; brother-in-law, Nathan Joe McElveen; nephew, Will Joseph McElveen. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Matthew Booty. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible Today – Colossians 1-2, Psalm 13, & video on Colossians

 

Community Thanksgiving – Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

 

STAMPED Christmas Cards for Prisoners – due Dec. 3rd.  Some people at church have made this one of their class Christmas projects.  That’s a easy, but meaningful project.  This is a project for the whole associations.  One church has already turned in some.  I trust you will want to get involved to help the prisoners and their families.

 

I’ve been counting my blessing.  They are numerous!  

Anna Lee

 

Friday

With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.

~Matthew 19:26HCSB~

 

 

Read the Bible – Philippians 3-4 & Psalm 12

 

Obituary for William Bruce Clemonshttp://stephensondearman.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=1750&locid=1

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop Off Schedule for First Baptist Church, Kentwood

  • Friday – 4-6 P.M.
  • Saturday – 9-12 Noon
  • Sunday – 2-4 P.M.
  • Monday – 8-10 A.M.

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We met at the cabin last night and had six first-time guests with our guests from eight different churches.  It was another meaningful night for us.  Those of you who came really blessed our hearts.  We’ll be looking forward to the next gatherings which will be on December 21st.

 

Looking Ahead

  • Today – Friday Morning Bible Study – Fellowship Hall @ 10 A.M.
  • November 26th – Breakfast at Pine Ridge which benefits a worthy cause
  • November 28th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe
  • December 3rd – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

 

Send me a message if you have a prayer request you want me to share here.

Anna Lee