For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

~Ephesians 2:8~

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 18

Isaiah 28:14-30:11
Galatians 3:23-4:31
Psalm 62:1-12
Proverbs 23:19-21

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Day 6 – “The Right Time to Share”

Week of Prayer – English

Please pray for Toby Miller and his family. Toby has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will have surgery next week. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Betty Taylor’s brother, Warren Ziegler, had surgery yesterday. All. went well. Recovery is going well too. Please pray for Warren to continue to improvve.

Please continue to pray for the people whose lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Sally. Thanks to weather forecasters and advance notifications, the fatalities were limited in number. Pray for people to recover in a timely way. Also, pray for workers and volunteers as they move into the area and help everyone as needed.

Continue to pray for those who have Covid-19. I have a classmate/friend who is fighting real hard now. Join us in praying for her.

Please continue to pray for relatives and friends who cannot visit with loved ones who are hospitalized or in nursing home facilities. This surely is difficult for everyone.

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

George “Buck” Lawrence

August 12, 1951 – September 17, 2020

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 12, 1951 in Independence, LA and was 69 years of age. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and never met a stranger. He was Uncle Buck to everyone even if you were not related. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Victoria Rawlins Lawrence; daughter, Amanda Lawrence Ridder and husband, David; son, Tim W. Lawrence and wife, Meghan; grandchildren, Michael Paul, Jillian, Chad, Seth and Landon; sisters, Melrose King and husband, Ronnie, Marian Taylor and Linda Perez; brother, Herbie Lawrence and wife, Brenda; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Lawrence; son, Jason Lawrence; sisters, Betty L. Boudreaux, Patricia L. Duncan, Connie L. King and Judy L. Foret; brother, James Lawrence, Jr. and William “Lefty” Lawrence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Monday, September 21, 2020. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I’m so thankful and blessed that you read and pray each day. You make a big impact on others!

Anna Lee

Thursday

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

~I John 5:13-14~

Please continue to pray for all the grieving families in our community. Many of them have endured extra hardships because of Covid-19.

Janie Wise is a very special friend who is also the Louisiana WMU director. She and other family members were called to travel to New Mexico because her mother is very ill. Please pray for each family member to feel God’s presence with them during this time.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana – Day 5

“The Right Time for Living Hope”

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day5

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 17

Isaiah 25:1-28:13
Galatians 3:10-22
Psalm 61:1-8
Proverbs 23:17-18

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

Let’s continue to pray for those west of us trying to put their lives, homes, communities, and families back together following Hurricane Laura. Now, we can add people east of us who are dealing with all the misery and troubles left behind by Hurricane Sally. I’m not sure why New Orleans seemed to be the targeted area for both of these storms, but they went another way when they got close to shore. I do know we have a responsibility to help the people in need. Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief is busy.

Trinity is hub for disaster relief, ministry, sharing the Gospel

Trinity is hub for disaster relief, ministry, sharing the Gospel

You may also want to check out the photographs of damage left behind by Hurricane Laura.

DISASTER RELIEF DIGEST: 140 churches damaged; Hundreds of volunteers mobilized

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/disaster-relief-digest-140-churches-damaged-hundreds-of-volunteers-mobilized/

If you cannot go and physically help, give money or items to those who are going. Another way you can minister to the needs is to donate directly to Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief. This puts funds in the right hands immediately. 100% of the donations will be used for disaster relief!

Donate

Today, let’s thank God for our country and pray for its future.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 6:23~

The Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief kitchen team that cooks for other volunteers needs some help. Contact Bro. Stan Statham in Franklinton or Bro. Gibby McMillan to volunteer for any length of time.

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 16

Isaiah 22:1-24:23
Galatians 2:17-3:9
Psalm 60:1-12
Proverbs 23:15-16

Please continue to pray for those being impacted by Hurricane Sally and those still dealing with a new way of life/living since Hurricane Laura. As thankful as we are that these storms did not hit our area, we still have to realize they hit another area. Consider what you can do to help these people in a time of need.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Day 4 – “The Right Time to Plant”

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day4

Two obituaries – I taught all four of the Williams children at school and both of the Lea girls piano lessons. There have been many deaths lately.

Clyde Gerald “Jerry” Williams

February 24, 1943 – September 14, 2020

Clyde Gerald “Jerry” Williams passed from this world peacefully on September 14, 2020 at his home in Culpeper, VA. He was born February 24, 1943 in Independence, Louisiana and was 77 years old. Jerry married Faye (Jenkins) on June 21, 1963 and together they raised four children, Jerri Faye, Lee, Terri, & Len. He spent many years in Louisiana where he worked as a barber, carpenter, and dairy farmer. He moved his family to Virginia in 1987 where he lived until his death.

During his brief battle with cancer, many dear friends traveled thousands of miles to see him, which brought him and his family great comfort.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Faye Williams (Jenkins), Culpeper, VA; 2 daughters, Jerri Faye Pevey (Dennis) and Terri McClure (Steven); 2 sons, Lee Williams (Jill) and Len Williams (Jamie); grandchildren D.J. Pevey, Emily Pevey Haase (Tony), Wyatt Carroll, Garrett Carroll, Sydney Williams, Lydia Pevey, Margaret Williams, Ruby Williams, Clayton Williams, Audrey Williams, and Ila Williams; great grandchildren Ryleigh, A.J. & Elijah Haase. Jerry also leaves behind a special cousin, Melanie Patterson (Bankston) who remained by his side and provided support to his family throughout his brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Elmus Williams and Clara Eva Brashears (Bankston), his brother, James Robert Williams, and an infant son.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

I understand that Rod Lea also passed away. I’ll post his obituary when one becomes available.

I’ll share the link to Prayer Meeting at FBC, Kentwood on my FB page just before 6 P.M. tonight.

Don’t forget that the pick-up for the Fall Food Round-Up is coming. Get your donations to the church by Sunday. Call the church office for a list of the most needed items.

If you want to contact me, just click on the word “Contact” at the top right of this page. I love to hear from you. It is also a good way to add information to TPL, but does not automatically post when you write.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one other.”

~Romans 14:12-13 (NIV)~

Nancy Stokes’ dad is back in his room after dealing with Covid-19. Thank God for that big improvement. Thank you for praying for him.

Mrs. Nita Russell Miller, who will soon be 95, is also back in her room after a battle with the virus. Thank God for this miracle.

William “W.A.” Potts

September 24, 1944 – September 14, 2020

William “W.A.” Potts, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born September 24, 1944 in Osyka, MS and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juan Blades Potts; children, William Todd Potts and wife, Cathy, Randall Kirk Potts and wife, Renea, Darla Potts Bridges and husband, Khris; grandchildren, Russton Potts and wife, Julia, Haley Potts, Brandy Potts, Amy Caine and husband, Dustin, Chelsey Hammons, Lana Fairburn; great-grandchildren, Tayler Potts, Ona Sterling, Annabelle Caine and Harper Hammons; step-mother, Bobbie Potts; sister-in-law, Myrna Potts; numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, James M. Potts and Wilma Dean Sanders Potts; brother, Robert Earl Potts. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, September 18, 2020. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Meg Stevens is working on a mission project for Louisiana Baptist Relief in the area affected by Hurricane Laura.

Friends-The following items have been requested by our Disaster Relief team at Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles.Diapers, sizes 4-6.Cleaning supplies- every thing Also- I’m gathering t-shirts. Both colored or white.They can be stained or torn. ( we are making bundles of cleaning rags as well as jump ropes for shoeboxes)Please contact me if you have questions or if you’d like to volunteer.985 514 2690Items can be dropped off in the Sharing Shed behind my mailbox or ill be happy to pick up. Thanks!Blessings!

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

“The Right Time to Show Compassion”

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day3

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 15

Isaiah 19:1-21:17
Galatians 2:1-16
Psalm 59:1-17
Proverbs 23:13-14

Update on Operation Christmas Child

My list shows all purchases for this year have been made. We have one order, for additional calculators, that will be here any day.
A group of ladies has faithfully made totes for years that we place inside each box. They are colorful and just the right size for the “shoeboxes”. Yesterday, we were blessed with 361 totes for our boxes this year. Thank you, ladies!
My sister helped us tremendously this year through making wonderful items and purchasing other items.
Two of my faithful young friends have helped me for years. They helped me at the beginning of the year. When they grow up, I fully expect they will still be involved in OCC.
A church family has ordered a number of items for us this year. They also shopped locally to complete our supply of coloring books and add to the supple of Mardi Gras beads.
We are officially focusing on collecting money for postage. A week ago, we paid to ship over 25% of our boxes. Yesterday, I received checks from two ladies and a message about a donation from a third lady. God is blessing us through these friends!
Several classes have faithfully purchased monthly. I’ve learned to enjoy their Amazon shopping. Thanks to a friend who helped by doing the shopping for some of the classes.
During 2020, we are blessed to be ahead of where we usually are at this point! I greatly appreciate all the help and know the boys and girls will be so blessed when they open their boxes.
Speaking of boxes. We have 150 of them painted and ready to go. Fifty more are being worked on. Special thanks to the late Martha Griffith who painted hundreds of boxes last year. We are using about 100 of “her boxes” this year.
David has been able to help me much more this year than the last few years. We worked alone except for the first couple of months of the year due to the virus. We were able to accomplish more than usual by working a few hours at a time.
Janice Hornsby, the church secretary, has been an asset too. She kept track of what was turned in and physically carried a number of boxes down from the office so they would be ready for us.
Thanks to FBC! Thanks to everyone!
God has greatly blessed the “shoebox” process this year!
You are helping to change the world through children and the shoeboxes!

The year, 2020, has been a good “shoebox” year! Coming soon – packing in October and serving as a collection site in November.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all of our troubles seem like nothing.”

~2 Corinthians 4:17 (CEV)~

Jason Dean shared his good news: He is no longer connected to the oxygen tank he has used lately. Thank God for this step Jason was able to make.

Reminder: The memorial service for Martha Griffith will be this morning at FBC, Kentwood. Visitation will begin at 11:00 with the service at 11:30.

Blake Welton Brumfield

January 07, 1994 – September 09, 2020

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 12

Isaiah 10:1-11:16
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Psalm 56:1-13
Proverbs 23:6-8

You have one more week to contribute to the “Fall Food Round-Up” for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Contact the church to learn of the “most needed” items this year. You can leave your donations at the church this week during office hours or on Sunday.

Disaster relief items can still be sent with our teams. We will have teams leaving from our area to help in other areas of our state. Contact Bro. Stan’s office in Franklinton to learn of the current needs. The church can provide the phone number if you need it. Reading articles in the Louisiana Baptist Message will help you to learn what has already been done and what you can help to do. https://baptistmessage.com/

Tomorrow, we begin the annual Week of Prayer for Baptist mission work in Louisiana. The 2020 theme is “The Right Time”. If you attend services in person, you will receive a brochure that will guide you this week. If you are an online worshipper, I will provide you with information to read and pray about. Gifts can be given, at you convenience, in the coming weeks.

Thanks to all who have contributed to the items that will be packed next month. You are greatly appreciated! The “Shoeboxes” will be delivered to countries all around the world because of you! Special thanks to the individuals and classes who have gone “Above and Beyond” this year!

The time to consider funds for shipping “Shoeboxes” for Operation Christmas Child is fast approaching. Remember, it costs $9.00 per box for shipping and for providing 12 weeks of “Sunday School” type lessons for the older children so they will understand who Jesus is and why they need to trust Him. My reminder to you is that “Each box has been shown to impact an average of seven people for Jesus”. How much is that really worth? Please consider this when you give.

I’m thankful for all your support for Operation Christmas Child this year !

Anna Lee

Isaiah 10:1-11:16
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Psalm 56:1-13
Proverbs 23:6-8

Friday

Blessed are all who fear the LORD,

who walk in obedience to him.

You will eat the fruit of your labor;

blessings and prosperity will be yours.

~Psalm 128:1-2~

Pray for the people who live in areas damaged during Hurricane Laura. No gas, no groceries, no water, no electricity, and no/damaged homes are some of their problems. A classmate who lives there said it would be the 19th before their power is restored. Pray for those living in these conditions during a very hot season. A cousin has chosen to stay in this area until things get better there. Pray for the volunteers of Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief as they minister in that area and for residents and business owners who have big decisions to make.

Please be in prayer for Buddy Morris and Eleanor. I know they will appreciate your prayers.

Please be in prayer for Rev. Bob Simpson of Arcola. He has had another back surgery and needs some rest time to heal his back.

Lucretia King Farr

August 15, 1966 – September 03, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. She was born August 15, 1966 in Fayettville, AR and was 54 years of age. She is survived by her son, John Ryan Farr and wife, Melanie Gladney Farr; daughter, Blaith Farr Cuppy and husband, Casey Cuppy; 3 grandchildren, Bryce and Rorie Farr and Cash Cuppy; parents, Ronald Lee King and Melrose Lawrence King; 2 sisters, Marnie King Muse and husband, John Muse, and Christy King Cook and husband, Keith Cook; niece, Lena Cook; 2 nephews, Kent Muse and William Cook; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by her grandparents, John Albert King, Jeanette Martin King, James William Lawrence, Sr. and Mildred Hueschen Lawrence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 2:00PM until 3:30PM on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Helen Ruth Cox Bankston

July 30, 1946 – September 02, 2020

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

Helen went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 1:04PM. She was born July 30, 1946 in Amite, LA and was 74 years of age. She is survived by her son, Curtis Ray Bankston, Jr.; a daughter, Cheryll Lynn Bankston Shea (Paul); 2 grandsons, Matthew and Daniel; sister, Carolyn Hyde; and 4 brothers, James Cox, Floyd Cox, Dwane Cox, and Ronnie Cox. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Annie Mae Stokes Cox; husband, Curtis Ray Bankston, Sr.; sister, Shirley Jean Bennett; grandparents, Otto Stokes, Sr. and Cora Lee Lebo Stokes and Philon Cox and Deane Mulina Cox. Graveside Services will be held at Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 10:00AM on Friday, September 4, 2020. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 4

Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:18
2 Corinthians 7:8-16
Psalm 48:1-14
Proverbs 22:17-19

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

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

September 20th is the deadline for turning in food/household supplies for the Louisiana Baptist children’s Home. Items can be left at FBC, Kentwood until the 20th.

Thank-you for praying today. Before you do so, add you to prayer list as you see needed.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“He knows the way that I take;

when he has tested me,

I will come forth as gold.”

~Job 23:10 (NIV)~

Brant Covington, after two years of treatment, is now cancer free. Thank God for his good report.

Sheryl Andrus Carnegie also got the same report at MD Anderson last week. Join her in thanking God for a good report.

Frances Lupo Durio sees a surgeon the middle on this month to set a date for her cancer surgery. Please join in as we pray for her.

Timothy Austin Alford

August 20, 1976 – August 28, 2020

Timothy Austin Alford passed away Friday afternoon the 28th of August 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana following a brief illness. Timothy was born August 20, 1976 in Zachary, Louisiana. He was 44 years old.

Timothy was a devoted family man, father of three and stepfather to one. He was a man who made friends wherever he went.

Timothy worked his early career in the carnival amusements industry before transitioning into commercial trucking, traveling North America delivering the goods that make our world go round. Always a hard worker, Timothy made sure his final load was delivered near Fort Wayne before going to the hospital.

He is survived by his children, Sarah Alford, Ryan Alford, Lauren Alford; step son, Hunter Meldahl; father, Dallas Alford; twin sister, Amanda Dorsa and husband, Matthew; brother Houston Alford and wife, Jessica (Katie); brother, Charles Alford and wife, Pamela; sister, Deann Alford Landers and husband, Doug; nieces and nephews, Casey Alford-Weaver, Carson Weaver, Camryn Dorsa, Cayli Dorsa, Madalynne Hughes, Dustin Alford, Heather Alford, and James Landers.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlsee’ Hawkins; grandparents, Charlie James and Lydia Hawkins and Homer and Hazel Alford; infant sister, Sybrina Seymour; infant brother, Marshal Daniel Alford.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kay Bronstad Hughes

November 10, 1940 – September 01, 2020

Kay Bronstad Hughes died peacefully of Alzheimer’s at 1:35pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the age of 79 in her home in Husser, Louisiana. Kay was born in Fort Worth Texas to Polly McCollum and Byron Bronstad of Kilgore, Texas and met Patrick Hughes of Natchez, Mississippi at Virginia Military Institute while a student at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, and they married in 1960 at Denton Texas. They then lived in Germany, the Panama Canal Zone, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and many other military locations for 20 years, until his retirement as Lt. Colonel in 1981. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Polly McCollum McGee Reeder; Father, Byron Bronstad; sister, Margaret McGee; and brother, Robert McGee. Kay is survived by her husband, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Patrick R. Hughes of Husser, LA; her three daughters, Teresa Buchanan of New Orleans, Deborah Conway of Waxhaw, NC, Carolyn Sheffield of Porter (Houston), TX; son, Ray Scott Hughes of Clinton, MS; sister- in-law, Suzanna Reeder of Port Aransas, TX; nephew, Bobbie McGee; niece, Leslie (Missy) Brown; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Kay was a devout Christian and a gifted achiever, mother, leader and businesswoman. She excelled from her youth as Homecoming Queen and National Honor Society member at Kilgore High School; to Officers’ Wives club leader in Schwaebish Gmuend Germany, to head of the Army Community Service in Ft. Campbell. She also received St. Barbara’s Medal for Ft. Sill Oklahoma. She served as the church secretary in Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone. Upon her husband’s retirement in 1981, she became a MaryKay Cosmetics Sales Director in Baton Rouge, LA, and worked for 33 years earning innumerable sales awards, trophies, the Miss Go Give award and several pink Cadillacs and other vehicles. She was loved and honored by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 4pm to 5pm on Monday, September 7, 2020 with funeral services beginning at 5pm. Interment and a final service will follow later at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Virginia. Memorial gifts may be made to any Alzheimer’s research organization.
…OUR HOMECOMING QUEEN, HAS GONE HOME…

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 3

Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7
Psalm 47:1-9
Proverbs 22:16

Baptist Press –https://www.baptistpress.com/

Kenosha, Wis. churches
Disaster Relief in LA
Medical Care in Indonesia
etc.

I was asked yesterday to give some idea of what we need/could use in the “shoeboxes”. It’s wonderful to hear someone saying they want to make purchases and to request some guidance in shopping, even requesting a list here today. I am so excited!

3″ balls suitable for boys or girls – 50
coloring books – 100
Mardi Gras beads – whatever amount you have available
Punch balloons – 50
Beach balls, not inflated – 50

Your help in packing shoeboxes is greatly appreciated! Think of the children when they open the shoeboxes! What a blessing each item is to them!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,

and live righteously,

and he will give you everything you need.”

~Matthew 6:33 (NLT)~

Robin Alford, daughter of Walton and Peggy Alford, posted an update on her ankle problem. It’s been six months since her surgery. The foot looks better, but there is still pain when she tries to walk. Please continue to pray for Robin as she works to regain her normal walking ability.

A number of people from our area are working with LA Baptist Disaster Relief in the west Louisiana. Pam Kliesch said they have worked with tree removal, roof repair, giving out donations, feeding, distribution of water, etc. Many people needed encouragement. Pam even had the opportuity to serve as a chaplain. What a blessing our folks are to those who were hit so hard by Hurricane Laura!

Linda Nell Russell

March 22, 1945 – August 27, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born March 22, 1945 in Foxworth, MS and was 75 years of age. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. She had a kind heart, a beautiful smile, and a shoulder for anyone who needed it. She loved music, reading, and cooking but her true joy was her family, Astros, and Elvis. Her life was simple but she had a huge impact on many. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where she served for many years. She is survived by her son, Brendan Russell (Janet); 2 daughters, Alayne Russell Granat (Rod) and Jacquie Russell Summerford (Jerry); 4 grandchildren, Kyle Granat, Justin Summerford, Madelyn Granat, and Gabriella Summerford; sister, Mary Saxon Johnson; brother, John Wayne Saxon; sister-in-law, Kay Crawford Saxon; former husband, Conley Russell; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Saint Elmo Saxon, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Forbes Saxon; brothers, Saint Elmo Saxon, Jr. and Linnie Saxon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Olaf and Edith Russell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Randel Carmadelle. Interment Russelltown Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 2

Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Psalm 46:1-11
Proverbs 22:15

Please remember the Fall Food Round-Up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Your items need to be at the church by September 20th for the September 21st pick-up. The list of most needed items is available at the church. This food drive restocks the pantry at the home for the next year. This is our 2020 opportunity to help.

Operation Christmas Child is making progress despite Covid-19. If you have items to contribute, please get them to the church office. If you have funds to help with shipping ($9.00/box). please turn that in soon. Thanks for all your help in sending “Jesus”. toys, school supplies, and hygiene items to children around the world. Contact the church office or me for more information. You can use the link at the top of this post to contact me.

Tonight, at 6 P.M., FBC, Kentwood will give you an online opportunity to participate in Prayer Meeting. I am thankful for this service and always look forward to the next time I can worship with my church family.

September brings us the Week of Prayer for state missions. The focus week is September 13-21. The theme for this year is “The Right Time”. Your contributions help with many different ministries in Louisiana.

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

Today is an empty slate. What will you use this day to do? Will it all be for selfish purposes or will you spend some time doing for others?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Brothers and sisters,

be patient until the Lord comes again.

See how farmers

wait for their precious crops to grow.

They wait patiently

for fall and spring rains.

You, too, must be patient.

Don’t give up hope.

The Lord will soon be here.”

~James 5:7-8 (GW)~

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 1

1 Job 40:1-42:17
2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Psalm 45:1-17
Proverbs 22:14

Please continue to pray for the many families with troubles of various kinds. Pray for the many families who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Some of the Baptist Press articles this week

Hope in things we’ll never see – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-hope-in-things-well-never-see/
‘Crossing over’ after Katrina – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-crossing-over-after-katrina/
1 pastor dead, Cameron remains flooded, many churches damaged by Laura – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/1-pastor-dead-cameron-remains-flooded-many-churches-damaged-by-laura/
Southern Baptists serve meals, clear debris in aftermath of Hurricane Laura – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/southern-baptists-serve-meals-clear-debris-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-laura/
Grant helps NOBTS meet COVID guidelines – https://www.nobts.edu/news/articles/2020/BCMGrant2020.html

I hope you found something that was interesting in these Baptist Press articles. Prayer (and often action) is appropriate after reading each one.

Anna Lee

Lord’s Day

“Be patient,

resting your hearts on the ultimate certainty.”

~James 5:8 (PHILLIPS)~

Update on John Orr of Sulphur Springs, TX

John’s valve replacement went very well according to his doctor. John will be 94 on September 10th. A while back he sang a special at his church. It was “The Longer I Serve Him, the Sweet it Grows”. It was absolutely beautiful and so special.

Revival continues at FBC, Kentwood.

Join us in person or online, like most of us, for the final service at 10:30 this morning. This morning’s speaker is Bro. Joe Weaver.

Sickness Continues

Please continue to pray for victims of Covid-19 and their families. Once it hit our area, it seems like the conditions here are allowing it to stay and involve more and more people.

Deaths

Amanda Dorsa ‘s brother Timmy Alford passed away. Their mother, a classmate, recently passed away. I remember them best as they attended church in Roseland many years ago. I was able to reconnect with Amanda a few months ago.
Leroy Wilkinson died Friday. His wife and mother-in-law passed away six weeks ago. Leroy leaves a great legacy for his siblings and three sons and their families. Please pray for the Wilkinson family.
I just realized both of men who died were twins.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 30th

Job 34:1-36:33
2 Corinthians 4:1-12
Psalm 44:1-8
Proverbs 22:10-12

Continue to pray for all who live in the path of Hurricane Laura as they begin to work for recovery of their personal property and communities. Pray for those who are there to help them. May God watch over all the volunteers.

Don’t forget the revival service this morning. You can worship with us in person or online during the service or online later.

Stay safe and healthy.

Anna Lee