In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

~Revelation 5:12~

Scripture Reading & Writing Plan – “Patience & Perseverance – Hebrews 26: 19-20

Josiah Huckaby

Josiah’s 1st time in a store was a success!!! He loved looking at all the books on the shelves & was way too excited about picking out a few books for himself. …😂

It was really nice to do something “normal” with Josiah today and I was definitely impressed with Christian Publishers Outlet – Jackson, TN. We had plenty of room to get our wide load through the store & we weren’t in the way when in an aisle. Plus they do have great prices! 😊

Sometimes we have to be on the receiving end of blessings by friends and neighbors to realize how many people are being the “hands and feet” of God. David and I have been so blessed!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“If you love Me,

keep My commandments.”

~John 14:15~

Scripture writing plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Hebrews 6:13-15

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Operation Christmas Child – I’m so thankful David is well enough now to help me with getting items ready for Operation Christmas Child. He was unable to help last year. David is great at removing the packaging and letting me put things in the proper place. His walker is perfect for carrying bags and boxes from the car to the room at the church. Without his help I would not have made as much progress as I have. If you have some free time and would like to help, there is always something to do for Operation Christmas Child. Of course, you can always help by shopping. I love walking into the church office or the Sunday School room and finding items someone left for OCC.

I am appreciation of someone asking for boxes to pack and for others who have given money to help with purchases. You can pack your own boxes or purchase items to add to the collection so we can pack the boxes at our packing party.

One thing we use a lot of is clear plastic bags, snack, quart, and gallon size. If you can supple some bags, that will be a big help.

If you are going to pack individual boxes and want to use the red and green ones, please let me know. I will make sure I have some ready for you.

If you want to come pray over the items that will be shipped, please do so. It is never too early to pray for how the boxes will be influential in the lives of boys and girls.

This morning, David and I have already talked about the progress that has been made. I’ve already looked up some new crafts for us to try. OCC is firmly in our hearts and often in our conversations.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Why do you notice the little piece of dust in your friend’s eye, but you don’t notice the big piece of wood in your own eye? . . . You hypocrite!

First, take the wood out of your own eye. Then you will see clearly to take the dust out of your friend’s eye.”

~Matthew 7:3, 5 NCV~

Remember that today is the day for the birthday party for “young” ladies over 50. All ladies are invited to meet at the Burger Basket at 11:00 to honor the birthday ladies. Lunch is Dutch treat.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Hebrews 6:10-12

I have been sharing news of friends who are involved in missions. Several local groups are doing missions now. I just learned that a cousin and his sweet family from another state will be serving in Honduras this week. Ricky, I’m so thankful for the way you and your family serve the Lord every day of the year and especially today. May this trip be fruitful for the Lord!

James Rimes told me Buddy Waller has been sick due to a change in medicine. A change to correct the problem has already been made. Pray to God for remove this time of sickness so Buddy can return to his routine.

Beth Brabham saw a surgeon yesterday and will have gall bladder surgery next Monday. Pray for her as she waits until this health issue can be corrected. She will be at North Oaks for surgery.

Frances Gay asks for prayers for her granddaughter Kaylee Houeye who will have out-patient surgery this morning at North Oaks to remove her tonsils. In addition to praying for her surgery, please pray for the recovery time for her. Your prayers will be appreciated.

My brother-in-law, Donnie Eudy of Ponchatoula, continues to fight damage the sun has done to his fair skin. He latest report is leading to additional appointments and procedures. Keep Donnie and others with the same issue in your prayers.

David saw his oncologist yesterday. The blood level was a little lower, 7.3, but the decision was made NOT to get more blood at this time because of the additional fluid his body would have to deal with. The Procrit injection was increased from 40,000 to 50,000 units. It seems the body is making the blood, but the liver and spleen are acting like sponges and absorbing it. In the meantime, David’s exercises are helping him regain strength and endurance.

David has been strong enough to sit and help unpackage items for Operation Christmas Child and was able to shop for more OCC items in a store on the way home from Baton Rouge. This is rewarding to both of us because we have been in another country when the “shoeboxes” were distributed. Not only do the boys and girls get needed items like toothbrushes and soap and they get school supplies and gifts, but they get an opportunity to learn about Jesus. Each box is found to impact an average of seven people with the message of Jesus. We believe this is a great mission opportunity and costs us so little.

If you need to know how to get involved with OCC, please ask us. We would love to give you an opportunity to get involved.

Anna Lee

Sunday

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

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

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

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

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

Barbara Dale Travis Carter

May 15, 1954 – July 19, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“There is no fear in love;

but perfect love casts out fear,

because fear involves torment.

But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.”

~1 John 4:18~

I have three good reports to share today.

Carol Bennett Sealey is again improving. This lady is a fighter!
Adrian Phillips – “All was good at Heart Dr today Next goes to Oral Surgeon to have all teeth pulled before he goes to have Heart Valve Surgery His stents are doing good.”
David‘s blood count was up to 7.7. The nurse practitioner said David will get a larger does of Procrit next week which should help his blood build itself up.

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

Look for some bargain buys today for the “shoeboxes” we will pack in a couple of months as part of Operation Christmas Child.

There are churches having VBS this week. Get the kids involved, especially if they have not had the opportunity to another VBS this year.

Have a great day as you make someone’s day brighter.

Anna Lee

Thursday

I turned the computer on twice during the night, but today has been unusually busy at the house: four friends checking on us, a nurse, a nurse practitioner, etc. Then, there have been the phone calls, mostly ones we didn’t want to have. This resulted in me not getting back to write TPL. I apologize. I suppose I should it written it early this morning. I must admit I’m thankful for all who came and all who called today.

“…worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness”

~Psalm 29:2b~

Amber Prine Regan has had a good check-up this week at MD Anderson. She is celebrating her birthday, a one year since last surgery, and another good report. Thank God for all three of these things. Pray for her as she will begin another treatment soon.

Freddie Carter of Greensburg will begin another round of treatment. Thankfully, he has done well with the treatment so far. Keep Freddie, Tiny, and their children in your prayers.

Donnie Eudy, husband of my sister, Julie, had been fighting a battle with facial skin cancers. Thank God for his doctor who has worked diligently to help Donnie. Pray for Donnie as he is checked on a routine basis.

Mr. John Phillips is still in rehab. Pray for his bones to heal enough for him to be more independent and back at home.

Kathy Wales is progressing following her hip surgery. Pray for continues progress for her.

Gordon A. Burgess

July 16, 1934 – July 10, 2019

Gordon A. Burgess passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 while being comforted by his wife of 65 years and his brother. During a life that began in Fouke, Arkansas on July 16, 1934, Mr. Burgess was a consummate provider. He provided by first being employed for the Kansas City Southern Railroad and later in the oilfield where he worked his way to owning Louisiana Casing Crew in Harvey. All of the influences, talents, and work experience culminated when he was elected Parish President of Tangipahoa parish were he provided, along with the hard work of a great number of people, a place many are very proud to call home. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Independence and a U. S. Army Veteran. A loving husband, dad, uncle, brother and friend, Mr. Burgess always died to self in order to serve others. He was preceded in death by his father A.J. Burgess and his mother Estelle Duke Burgess. He is survived by his wife Margaret, their son Wade (wife Amy and son Alex), brother Paul (daughter Angela, sons Duke and Steve), sister Linda (husband Galen and daughters Kelli, Kristi, Regina, and Emily) nieces, nephews and a host of grand nieces and nephews. Mr. Burgess will lay in state at the Tangipahoa Parish Council Chambers, 206 E. Mulberry St., Amite, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visitation will be at House on the Rock Church, 727 W. Oak St., Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Isaiah 40: 28-31

Please monitor the weather situation. We may experience some difficult days as a result of a storm named Barry.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

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

For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.”

~Romans 10:9-10 NLT~

Please pray for Tommy Strickland and family as the search continues for Tessie in Colorado. Also, pray for safety for those who are searching for her.

Almost two weeks later, woman swept away in stream remains missing

https://pinerivertimes.com/articles/106705

Please pray for my lifelong friend, Fay Chadwick Todd, from Roseland. She is having surgery today in Baton Rouge. Fay and her family will appreciate your prayers.

David has seen doctors Monday and Tuesday. He is “hanging in there”. Yesterday, his blood level was 7.6. He got the Procrit injection.

Madison was back here last night. Jennie and Madison are “On the Road Again” traveling to Texas. Pray they have a good traveling day.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Ecclesiastes 3: 11-14.

Ladies, don’t forget to mark you calendars for Monday so you will be in Spring Creek for the Two River’s Quarterly WMU meeting. Janie Wise will be there!

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Please remember what you told your servant Moses: ‘If you are unfaithful to me, I will scatter you among the nations.

But if you return to me and obey my commands and live by them . . . I will bring you back to the place I have chosen for my name to be honored.’”

~Nehemiah 1:8-9 NLT~

Beth Graham Lee gave a gift with numerous items for boys and girls to Operation Christmas Child at FBC, Kentwood in honor of David. I thought that was great for OCC and certainly an honor because David firmly believes in OCC because in addition to the gifts they receive, boys and girls around the world in the poorest countries have an opportunity to learn about Jesus. I think I will have to package some gifts in honor of some people. You may want to do the same. I will place the package from Beth on display so you can see it and get some ideas. School supplies, small games, small puzzles, jump ropes, brushes, plastic dishes, spoons, toothbrushes, flashlights, and other small items would be perfect items to pack.

Scripture Writing Plan – Psalm 25:1-5

Janie Wise, the Louisiana WMU director, will be speaking at the WMU meeting at Spring Creek next Monday morning at 10. Make a special effort to meet this sweet lady who loves Jesus and loves missions. She’ll bless your heart.

Let’s get busy and see how many people we can honor by giving gifts to OCC this year.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

~Matthew 11:28-29 NIV~

Kathy Jo Thompson‘s brain surgery went well. Most of the tumor was removed. Pray for Kathy Jo as she continues to recover and improve.

Jennie Rick Rogers

April 09, 1932 – June 26, 2019

Jennie Rick Rogers, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home in Amite. She was born April 9, 1932 in New Orleans and was 87 years of age. She is survived by children, Dewey Hayden and wife, Rose Ann, Amite, Glenda Cannatella and husband, John, Metairie, Juanita Scroggin and husband, Bruce, Amite, Marvin Hayden and wife, Brenda, Amite, Jerome Rogers and wife, Freida, Tennessee, Charles F. Rogers, Jr. and wife, Debbie, Amite, Cheryl Capdeboscq, Amite, Jeanie Stewart and husband, Melvin, Amite, Jason Rogers, Amite; special great-granddaughter that she raised as her own, Mallory Rogers; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Leona R. Spackey. Preceded in death by husband, Charles F. Rogers, Sr.; parents, Frank and Martha Rick; son, Kenneth Rogers; grandsons, Jeremy Rogers and Reuben Rogers; great- grandsons, Caleb and Chase Bankston; siblings, Frank Rick, Jr., Monroe Rick , Sr., Charlie Rick, Sr., Freddie Rick, Sr., Jessie Rick, Jimmie Rick, Joseph Rick, Sr. and Winnie Rick. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Steven Keyes. Interment Lowery Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Margie “Maw” Phillips

November 29, 1945 – June 27, 2019

A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home. She was born November 29, 1945 and was 73 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Phillips; 2 daughters, Lisa Williams and Jill Broussard; 1 son, John Jones and wife, Cheryl; mother, Anna Belle Hayman; 2 sisters, Winnie H. Killebrew and husband, Charles, and Becki Hayman and Paul Teston; 2 brothers, Thomas W. Hayman and Edward W. Hayman and wife, Connie; 14 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Thomas E. Hayman. Visitation at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Laverne King. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Pine Grove. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Timmy Dale Stewart, Sr.

September 10, 1961 – July 03, 2019

Timmy Dale Stewart, Sr., a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home in Amite, LA. He was born September 10, 1961 in Hammond, LA and was 57 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Arcola. He is survived by his mother, Merylin Ragan Robeau; 1 son, T.J. Stewart, Jr. and Selena, Amite; 4 grandchildren, Jayda Marie Stewart, Gage Allen Stewart, Mya Leigh Stewart and Cayden Allen Stewart; 2 sisters, Patricia Abadie and Penny Smith; 1 brother, Rocky Stewart. Preceded in death by his wife, Susan Denise Stewart; father, Wallace Stewart; brother, Ricky Stewart. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Monday, July 8, 2019, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Bob Simpson. Interment Natalbany Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thank-you to all who attended “David’s Party” yesterday. He was honored and blessed by your attendance, love, and encouragement. Our family thanks you too.

Thanks to our children and their spouses as well as the grandchildren who planned, worked, and worked some more to honor “Granddaddy”. Granddaddy continues to fight his health battles and will win the final victory!

Speaking of family. We were also blessed at home to have everyone here for about 20 hours. Two left last night. Three left early this morning. Four will leave later this morning. Jennie will stay here a couple more days and will go with us to see doctors Monday and Tuesday. We are blessed with a great family. Members of our extended family also helped with the party. Some church family helped by providing desserts and helping to make sandwiches. We appreciate all of you!

May God bless you for showing David and our family such sweet love!

Scripture Writing – “Patience and Perseverance” – Psalm 130: 5-6

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day! Honor and serve Him today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Scripture Writing – “Patience and Perseverance” – Lamentations 3: 22-26

Jimmy R. Williams is scheduled to be released from the hospital. Pray he will continue to improve at home.

David and some of his many friends will be celebrating their memories today. Join me in thanking God for David today.

Anna Lee