Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you

~James 4:7~

Today, the truck from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will visit FBC, Kentwood to pick up your donations. THANK-YOU for being so generous again this year!

Please pray for my former classmate, Barbara Daniels Yerby, who was hospitalized yesterday for pneumonia and low oxygen levels. She has been trying to overcome Covid-19 for a couple of weeks. You prayer will be greatly appreciated by Barbara, her family, and her many friends.

Julius Ladell Birch

October 03, 1937 – September 19, 2020

Julius Ladell Birch, a life-long resident of Kentwood departed for his heavenly home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his residence in St. Helena Parish at 82 years of age. Ladell graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, he began his state employment career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and retired from Louisiana Facility Planning and Control. He then continued his career as an Engineer Consultant on many state projects, his last being an Oversight Consultant on behalf of the Judges on the new courthouse in Downtown Baton Rouge. He was 72 years of age when he “deemed” himself unemployed. He continued to work just as diligently on his cattle farm until his death. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Gray Birch; his three daughters, Julia Birch Travis, Michelle Birch Fitzgerald and husband, Justin, and Resa Birch; seven grandchildren, Jansen Fitz and husband, Cragg, Garrett Fitzgerald and wife, Rachel, Brennan Lee and husband, Ethan, Sutton Travis and wife, Stephanie, Cullyn Breeland and husband, Andrew, Joshua Delee and wife, Madison, and Allie Delle; 12 great-grandchildren, Kenlea Wilkinson, Case and Kit Lee, Lola, Lyla, and Stoney Fitzgerald, Wes and Lennon Fitz, Sadie, Sage, Slade, and Sophia Travis; one brother, Kenneth Birch and wife, Yvonne. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mabel Birch; brothers, Roy, Dewey, and Gerald “Buddy” Birch; and sisters, Maude Henderson, Lena Barnett, Jeanne Krebs, Joyce Watson, and Shirley Frazier. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 Hwy 38, Kentwood, LA, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Garrett Fitzgerald, Sutton Travis, Joshua Delee, Jeff Birch, Baxter Birch, Kyle Birch, Jerry Watson and Barry Birch. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 21

Isaiah 37:1-38:22
Galatians 6:1-18
Psalm 65:1-13
Proverbs 23:24

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

If you missed the online services from FBC, Kentwood yesterday, you can view them at your convenience any time on Facebook or YouTube. It’s listed at Kentwood First Baptist Church. I think you will receive a blessing no matter what day of the week you watch.

Of course, there are lots of other churches also providing the same services. You might want to check out the services where you have family members attending or know the pastor, possible because he was a former pastor you knew in the past. That’s what I do..

FBC, Kentwood will be packing shoeboxes in small groups this year. There will be preparation teams and packing teams working in October. Wearing of MASKS will be a requirement. I will be looking for six teams of two or three people. Be praying to see if God leads you to participate. You can contact me if you feel led to participate. We will need additional help in November to pack our cartons when they arrive and to work during the drop-off week. There will be an opportunity for everyone to help. Thanks so much. In the meantime, our focus will be on praying for the boys and girls who will receive a shoebox that FBC, Kentwood sends. Today, let’s pray for the girls, from 2-4 years old and their families. Pray that we will have helpful and fun items for each girl. Pray their families learn about Jesus and how He can change their lives for eternity.

Be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“[Moses] chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.”

~Hebrews 11:25 (NIV)~

Today , I’m going to give you one last reminder. Take your food/cleaning supplies to church tomorrow. The truck from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will make the pick-up early Monday morning.

Georgia Barnette Offering for missions in Louisiana – Day 7

“The Right Time to Replant”

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day7

James Eugene White

February 20, 1940 – September 16, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away tragically with his wife, Virginia Burnthorn White, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home. He was born February 20,1940 in Amite, LA and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his 6 children, Allen White and wife, Dawn, Jeanie Cox and husband, Rob, Connie Lindsay and husband, Hank, Robert White and wife, Renee, Marvin White and wife, Ginger and Kevin White; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; sister, Brenda Hayden; brother, Marvin Earl White. Preceded in death by his parents, T.C. and Bertie White; sister, Helen Mitchum; brothers, Buddy, Stan and Charles White. Graveside Services will be held at Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger, LA at 10:00AM Monday, September 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Virginia Burnthorn White

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January 01, 1939 – September 16, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away tragically with her husband, James Eugene White, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home. She was born January 1, 1939 in New Orleans, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 6 children, Allen White and wife, Dawn, Jeanie Cox and husband, Rob, Connie Lindsay and husband, Hank, Robert White and wife, Renee, Marvin White and wife, Ginger and Kevin White; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Lloyd Burthorn and Carlos Burnthorn; 1 sister, Elaine Thompson. Preceded in death by her parents, Earlo and Effie Burnthorn; brother, Leroy Burnthorn. Graveside Services will be held at Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger, LA at 10:00AM Monday, September 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 20

Isaiah 30:12-33:9
Galatians 5:1-12
Psalm 63:1-11
Proverbs 23:22

October will be “shoebox” packing month at FBC, Kentwood. We will pack each age level on a separate day. We’re always open for something new.

The cooler air the last few days has been wonderful. Thank you, God, for sending it to us.

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

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

Lord’s Day

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’‘

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”

~Revelation 7:17~

Today, I will begin with two more obituaries.

Susan Renee Stringer

October 07, 1957 – September 03, 2020

It is with sadness that the family of Susan Renee Stringer announce the unexpected passing of their dear daughter and sister. While her health failed suddenly, we have the gift of knowing that she is playing the piano and laughing joyously with her earthy father in her place in heaven. Her foundation in life was her faith so we celebrate her journey and her eternal life of pure joy in Heaven. She was a daughter, a sister, and a niece and cousin. She is survived in death by her Mother Louise Smith Stringer, her sister and brother-in law Kim and Michael Baylis, her sister and fiancé Missy Stringer and Gary Blades as well as many beloved cousins and an Aunt Peggy Chaney and Uncle Allen Hicks. She was preceded in death by her father Dr. L.E. Stringer, and both sets of grandparents.

Susan was born in Regensburg, Germany while her father was a pilot in the military and resided in Baton Rouge Louisiana at the time of her death. She was 62 years old. Susan was a part of her community and was loved by everyone she met and her generosity was limitless. She always had time for everyone, and never failed to befriend and help others in need and make them feel special.

Susan was a concert pianist and her music was used to serve God as well as reach the hearts of others and share love and pure happiness through her beautiful melodies and masterful renditions of all types of music. She played many venues but also volunteered and played for Nursing Homes around the holidays and during Covid-19 she played outside in her neighborhood bringing joy during the lockdowns and assuring people did not feel alone or miss the beauty of live music.

Susan also was an avid animal lover and was active in PAWS and other pet adoption programs. She fostered dogs until they were adopted and had seven foster dogs at her passing. She never tired of loving and caring for her four legged children and celebrated the personalities of each. Susan never turned away a pup or dog in need.

She was gifted in so many ways and worked with hospice serving those at their most vulnerable moments and had a gentleness and grace that drew others to her. She reached out to all and did everything with excellence accompanied by humility.

Susan will be dearly missed by all who knew her but she would want everyone to know that she was more than prepared and eager to meet her Lord and Savior. She had run her race and was prepared to receive her reward of eternal celebration. A private family celebration service will be held and we ask only for prayers and pleasant remembrances.

(The last time I remember seeing her, she was in high school. When I don’t see students after high school, I think of them as still being that age. Thankfully, the obituary gave me lots of updated information.)

Eloise Ruth Hornsby Wales

January 07, 1931 – September 05, 2020

Eloise was born January 7, 1931 in Grangeville, LA to Ernest and Gladys Wiggins Hornsby. She departed this life on September 5, 2020 in Amite, LA at 89 years old. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg, LA. She was a faithful servant to her church family and community. She was very well known for her famous pots of chicken and dumplings and long lemon cake. It was a great blessing to her to see people enjoy her cooking. Eloise is survived by her daughters, Deborah Lynn McElroy, Lafayette, LA, and Sherry Estes (Vince), Kentwood, LA; her 9 grandchildren, Scott McElroy, Stephen McElroy, T. J. Chandler, Joseph Brabham (Mallory), Adam Chandler (Riley), Monica Estes, Beth Chandler, Roseanne Needham, and Bryson Lee. She had 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Theresa and Lucy Hornsby. Eloise is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dowling “Nookie” Wales; her parents; 3 brothers, Eugene, Lawrence, and Bobby Hornsby; and a sister-in-law, Arvie Hornsby. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Shawn Ostoj. Interment Wales Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 6

Song of Solomon 1:1- 4:16
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
Psalm 50:1-23
Proverbs 22;22-23

Fall Food Round-Up

You only have two more weeks to take your donations to the church so the truck from the home can pick the items up early on the 21st.

It’s been six months since the Covid-19 quarantine started. I never dreamed Covid-19 would change our world in such a big way! One of the biggest ways for us is not going to church regularly. Watching on my computer screen gets me the message, but it surely is not the same. One day….

Anna Lee

Saturday

Look at the birds of the air;

they do not sow or reap or store away in barns,

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more valuable than they?

Can any one of you by worrying

add a single hour to your life?

~Matthew 6:26-27~

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 5

Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14
2 Corinthians 8;1-15
Psalm 49:1-20
Proverbs 22:20-21

Mission Opportunities

Fall Food Round-Up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – You have two more weeks to get you food/cleaning supplies turned in.
Weekend Food Ministry – See Janice Hornsby in the church office
Georgia Barnette annual offering for Louisiana Missions – The Week of Prayer is September 13 – 20th. Gifts can be made anytime during the next couple of months.
Operation Christmas Child – It’s time to begin paying for the shipping of our boxes. The cost is $9.00 per box which pays for shipping and for Christian literature in the child’s native language and on an appropriate reading level. Donations can be given in the church office. About 125 boxes have already been paid for. Now, we have to pay for about 225 more boxes,

Please. continue to pray for those who are quarantined due to the virus. Also, pray for those at home or hospitalized with the virus. Pray, too, for a vaccination that will stop the spread of Covid -19 and for people to be wise and faithful in not spreading the virus to others.

In your own way/words, tell others about Jesus today. Have you thought about all the beautiful signs with Scriptures on them?

You can have them in your home and/or work environment.
You can give them as gifts.
They are readily available.
You can create your own.

Anna Lee

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

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

Friday

“Look, he is coming with the clouds,

”and “every eye will see him,

even those who pierced him”;

and all peoples on earth

“will mourn because of him.”

So shall it be! Amen.

~Revelation 1:7~

Bro. Rusty Durand did a great job preaching the first night of revival last night. The message was about how God can use one person, each of us. If you missed it, you can find it on FB or YouTube. Tonight, Bro. Joe King will be presenting God’s Word to us. Join us at 6 P.M. in person or online.

Bobby Landry of Amite has a lengthy heart procedure yesterday. All went well. Pray for a good recovery for him and for the family.

Another day and more friends with Covid – 19! Please pray for the people of our area that seems to be especially hard hit at this time. Pray for a preventive measure and better treatment for this disease.

Mr. Johnny McNabb passed away. This was shared by his sister. Ann Huff.

As most of you have heard God called our dear oldest brother Johnny to heaven today to join his beloved wife, Monnie who preceded him to Heaven by 7 weeks and 2 days! He had COVID 19 but was recuperating from the virus but had a massive stroke from afib 2 days ago and could not overcome that.

Calvin Julius “Jukie” Stevens

March 27, 1943 – August 27, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA as a result of the Coronavirus. He was born March 27, 1943 in Folsom, LA and was 77 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hayden Stevens; son, Terry Wayne Stevens; daughter-in-law, Reena Stevens; grandchildren, Cody Stevens, Kyle Rosalies and wife, Kelsey, Hunter Rosalies and Haley Rosalies; great-granddaughter on the way, Beretta Rosalies; 2 sisters, Shirley Maus and Dorothy Cranham; 2 brother-in-laws, Richard Hayden and Tim and wife, Donice Hayden. Preceded in death by his son, Gregory Stevens; parents, Everett and Geneva Stevens; granddaughter, Megan Stevens; mother-in-law, Frances Winborn Hayden Lambert; father-in-law, Victor Hayden. Visitation at Wilmer Missionary Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Jason Skipper. Interment Wilmer Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

This is the father of Greg Stevens who passed away last week and the family I requested prayer for last Thursday. Please continue to pray for the family. Losing two members so closely in time is extra hard.

God sent Hurricane Laura on a path that lessened the problems for our area and increased them for the people west of us. Pray for the people who were in the path of the storm. Pray for people to serve in ways to minister to the many needs. Thank Him for those who “step-up” and do all they can to help in such situations. May each of us find a way to participate in some way.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 28

Job 28:1-30:31
2 Corinthians 2:12-17
Psalm 42:1-11
Proverbs 22:7

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

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

Operation Christmas Child – Thanks to two ladies from the church who asked about a need for our “shoeboxes” and who have already taken steps to meet that need. At this point, I’m not sure what “packing the shoeboxes” will look like. I will let you know soon.

Coming Soon

September 13-20 – Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for mission work in Louisiana
September 21 – Pick-up day for our grocery collection for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – The annual Fall Food Roundup

What do you have to thank God for today?

Protection?
Health?
Family Blessings?
Job Situation?
Salvation for a loved one?
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Don’t forget to thank Him today.

“Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”

Give Thanks

Don Moen

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”
Let the poor say, “I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Give thanks with a grateful heart (with a grateful heart)
Give thanks to the Holy One (to the Holy One)
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Give thanks with a grateful heart (with a grateful heart)
Give thanks to the Holy One (to the Holy One)
Give…

Anna Lee

Thursday

To the one who is victorious,

I will give the right to sit with me on my throne,

just as I was victorious

and sat down with my Father on his throne.

~Revelation 3:21~

Yesterday, we spoke with a former student who almost died with Covid-19. What a horror story it was! Thankfully, due to her knowledge. age, and previous good health she survived. Please be careful.

David has seen two specialists this week. Each of them gave him a very good update. David also received Procrit and iron, his first, this week. Thank-you to all who have, and who continue, to pray for him. God has blessed us greatly.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 20

Esther 8:1-10:3
1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13
Psalm 37:1-11
Proverbs 21:23-24

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Fall Food Round-Up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home

The truck will be at FBC, Kentwood on September 21. Be sure to have your donations at church before that date. Check with the office to learn of the items most needed at the children’s home.

Operation Christmas Child is still collecting and will begin packing soon. I’m not sure if we will have our usual packing party due to Covid-19. I’ll update you when that decision is made. We will pack and ship shoeboxes this year. We will also be serving as a collection site again this year. Remember, there are children who have never had a “shoebox” filled with gifts and an introduction to Jesus. Let’s be instrumental in being the “missionaries” who help them learn about Jesus.

Thanks for your prayers for all those mentioned here and for those who are not mentioned by name, but who are “Standing in the Need of Prayer”. Here is a different arrangement, featuring focusing on children. I think you will appreciate it.

Anna Lee