But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

~Malachi 4:2~

Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” Dillon who is “all better” and home. “Miss” Margaret is helping to take good care for the Dillons who are looking forward to birthdays next week.

Mrs. Jeanette Maghee has a light stroke, but is fine now. Please continue to pray for her and Mr. Ed.

Please continue to pray for my special request. An experimental drug is being tried.

Pray for Mr. Gaylon Cutrer. He has MRS which in similar to David’s MDS. As you pray for Mr. Gaylon, pray for his family.

Frances Gay said her knee is still bothering her, but is expected to stop hurting in a couple months. Her breathing problem that recently surfaced, is treated with oxygen. She sees that doctor again in three months. Pray she can feel better soon.

Please continue to pray for all the Kentwood folks in area nursing homes.

Read & Write the Bible Today – James 2: 14-17

Do you have a prayer request. Click on “Contact” and share with me if you wish to share the request on The Prayer Link.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities . . . All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.”

~Isaiah 53:5-6 NASB~

Mr. “Cete” got two units of blood yesterday and is scheduled to come home today.

Jennie made it home Sunday. Boyd will be in Texas with family until Friday. David needed a unit of blood yesterday. We thank you for your continued prayers for our family.

Lila Marie McClellan Settoon

June 19, 1924 – March 11, 2019

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, March 11,2019 at Hood’s Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born June 19, 1924 in Wewoka, OK and was 94 years of age. She was a member of United Daughters of Confederacy. She was a member of Friends of the Library Louisiana Genealogy Society and helped families do research on relatives in Tangipahoa. She was avid in crocheting and knitting. She was a member of Amite Cemetery Committee credited for mapping Amite Cemetery. She was a dedicated christian lady who shared her love with God and with her family and friends. She was a 20 year member of Church of Incarnation of Amite. She is survived by 1 son, Dudley Settoon, Jr. and wife, Joan Schumacher Settoon;
1 daughter, Judi Settoon Wall and husband, Ronald Wall; grandchildren, Kenna Settoon Hood, Keri Settoon, Phillip Kerr Wall and wife, Courtney, Kevin Wall and wife, Stephanie, Krystle Wall Morris and husband, Sid, Kristin, and Lori Settoon; great grandchildren, Tommy Hood, Billy Hood, Jordan Wall, Taylor Wall, Cody Wall, Hudson wall, Macy Wall, Hailey Morris, Kailey Morris and Liam Morris. Preceded in death by father, John McClellan; mother, Audrey Vernon Mixon; 1 daughter, Cecilia Settoon; 1son, Freddie Settoon; Pall bearers, Kerr Wall, Kevin Wall, Tommy Hood and Billy Hood. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Amite Cemetery, at 3:00p.m., .Services conducted by Bruce Lininger . McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Faith Broyles Alford

February 25, 1932 – March 10, 2019

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. She was born February 25,1932 in Kentwood, LA and was 87 years of age. She is survived by 4 children, James Ellis Alford, Tamara Alford Blair and husband, Wayne, Dalton Alford and wife, Missy, and Don Alford and wife, Kristi; grandchildren, Raney James, Krystal James, Randy Alford, and Chris Alford; great-grandchildren, Abbey Castella, Taylor Frank, Jared Alford, Madison Alford, Savannah Alford, and Anna Brashier. Preceded in death by parents, Holcomb and Eliza Broyles; 1 brother, Sammy Broyles; 1 sister, Joyce Fendlason. Visitation at Kentwood Methodist Church from 1:00 p.m. until religious services at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13,2019. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read & Write the Bible Today – Hebrews 13: 15-16

Thank you for praying today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

~Romans 8:28 NIV~

Linda Bridges is doing better and has been moved to a regular room at Lakeview in Covington.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is hospitalized at North Oaks. Please say some special prayers for him and “Miss” Ruby.

Dorothy Warner Cutrer

January 05, 1948 – March 09, 2019

She was a homemaker and a resident of Kentwood. She passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 71 and a native of Warnerton. She is survived by her husband, Bobby O’Neal “Neal” Cutrer, Jr.; 2 daughters, Lora Beck and husband, Ed, and Debbie Tarver; 1 son, Robert McGuire, Jr.; grandchildren, Samantha Leger and husband, CJ, Angelica Tarver, Katherine Price and husband, John, Daniel Blades, Jason Beck and Dakota Forrest; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard K. Warner and Martha Ann O’Brien Warner; brother, Howard Warner; sisters, Stella Ard, Daisy Cutrer, and Sadie Braden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bobby O’Neal “Bob” Cutrer, Sr. and Mary Cutrer. Visitation will be at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America

PRACTICAL APPROACH

TAYLOR & SUSAN FIELD

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/field/

Read and Write the Bible – Hebrews 6: 9-12

Last night, while Tom and Gail Brister were here, two ladies from a nearby church stopped to pray for David. What a special moment for everyone!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,”

~Psalm 23:2 NIV~

Read and Write the Bible – Galatians 5: 13-14

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

PHILIP & JUMMAI NACHE

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/nache/

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

As usual, there are some good articles I think you will enjoy.

Jewel Kay Cutrer is home from the hospital with her pacemaker. Pray it is helpful to her.

David – I hate to ask for prayers again, but something else has happened to David. We had three medical appointments last week. On the way home yesterday, he told me his vision wasn’t right. That led to the fourth doctor visit! The lower half of the field of vision in the right eye was not there. Instead, everything was black. We went to a doctor. By the time we got in, the black area was fuzzy. After all the retina surgeries he has had, I knew we had to get attention. The doctor said something in a blood vessel moved through his eye, but it seemed to be better. Testing of his vision was done. We go back on the 19th, unless we need to go again sooner. The field of vision is almost normal this morning. We thank God for that. Please continue to pray for David, and me, as we seem to deal with one issue after another. God is faithful to walk each step of this journey with us.

Tonight is the proper time to change your clocks forward!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Protect me, God, because I trust in you.

I said to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.’”

~Psalm 16:1-2 NCV~

Some prayer requests for today:

Fay Chadwick Todd is having a biopsy.
Jewel Y. Cutrer is in OLOL.
Heath Rohner is having cardiac issues.

Please continue to pray for:

Sylvester Humphrey of Amite
Phillip Strickland’s family
Eric Lee’s family

Things to be thankful for:

God’s love
Salvation
Medical personnel
Family
Friends
Prayers
Warm place to spend these cold nights
Spring flowers

Pray for the Baptist Disaster Relief Teams working in Alabama. Pray for the families who experienced the loss of a family member and for those who will have many months of time recovering from the physical damage of the recent tornadoes.

Read and Write the Bible Today – Deuteronomy 15: 7-11

Georgia Barneette Offering for North American Missions – Day 4

IT TAKES TIME

CHINESE CHURCH PLANTER

WESTERN, U.S.

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/chinesechurches/

In the busy life we all lead, take time to thank God for some of your many blessings from God.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters.”

~Psalm 23:2 NIV~

Read and Write the Bible Today – Colossians 3: 22-24

We all have several friends in some of the are nursing homes. Today, let’s pray for three friends in the St. Helena Nursing Home – Debbie Rimes Miller, Catherine Yarborough, and Judy Pervis. The families of these ladies will be most appreciative.

Diane Strickland is continuing to recover. Keep her in your prayers. Pray for her family too.

I’ve been sharing a special request. Today, I request special pray for this person and the family.

John “Jack” Ernest Capdau

June 14, 1928 – March 03, 2019

A resident of Amite passed away at Tulane Medical Center on Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born June 14, 1928 in New Orleans and was 90 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Sharon McDaniel Capdau; five children, two step-children, seventeen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at Pine Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00AM conducted by Pastor Rev. Betty McCarver. A meal and fellowship at the church will follow services.

James W. (Jimmy) McGraw

June 05, 1948 – February 27, 2019

James W. (Jimmy) McGraw of Amite, Louisiana, and beloved husband of Carolyn Moore McGraw for 49 years, died peacefully at home on February 27, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jimmy was born June 5, 1948, to Margaret and Robert West McGraw. He grew up in Woodville, Mississippi, and graduated in 1966 from Woodville Attendance Center where he excelled in academics and athletics. Jimmy received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Mississippi State University in accounting and data processing. He was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Amite. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Rogers, Roy, and Robert McGraw. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and two sons, David Brian McGraw (Susan Esteven) and Michael Scott McGraw. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Tristen Brian McGraw, Keaten David McGraw, Presley Susan McGraw and Michael West McGraw and numerous nieces and nephews. Also his little dog, Sweetie Pie, who stayed by his side during his illness. One of Jimmy’s greatest passions was his love of family. He enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren and introduced zip-lining, snorkeling, indoor skydiving and deep sea fishing to them at an early age. Jimmy was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Mississippi State Bulldogs, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres play ball. Jimmy also enjoyed all holidays as was evident in his vast collection of decorations and yard art. He loved animals, and, of course, loved Miss. State bulldogs. The family would like to thank all of Jimmy’s health care providers, Dr. Saux, all the personnel, especially Lisa King and Kathy Mason at St. Joseph’s Hospice and Dr. Zachary Pray for the excellent care he received during his illness. We would especially like to thank Jimmy’s dearest childhood friend, Lewis Prine, for the numerous hospital visits and trips he made with Jimmy to M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 14 with visitation from 9 to 11 and service at 11:00 at the First United Methodist Church in Amite, Louisiana. A celebration of Jimmy’s life will follow the memorial service at Claire’s on Mulberry. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice and the youth fund at the First United Methodist Church in Amite.

Charlotte Durbin Webb

February 06, 1943 – February 26, 2019

A resident of Amite passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Kentwood. She was born February 6, 1943 in Ft. Sill, OK and was 76 years of age. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Aimee Garner and husband, Richard, of Kentwood, LA; 3 stepdaughters, Geralyn McGuire and husband, Kevin, of San Diego, CA, Dawn Abernathy and husband, James, of Amite, LA and Lori Webb of Amite, LA; grandchildren, Hailey Rainey, Shane Abernathy, Meghan McGuire, Alayna Garner, Alyce Garner, Avery Garner, and Dillon Jeansonne; 1 sister, Kay Gay and husband, Donald, of Amite, LA; 2 brothers, John Currier of Luling, LA and Ronald Currier of Baton Rouge, LA. Preceded in death by husband, Wayne Webb; 2 sons, Derek Jeansonne and Michael Jeansonne; 1 brother, Anthony Currier, Jr.; mother, Hilda Currier; step dad, Anthony Currier, Sr.; father, Carl Durbin. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Day Three of Week of Prayer Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

MUCHE & DIAMONE UKEGBU: BEAUTY IN SUFFERING

Video – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/ukegbu/

I believe in prayer and trust you do too. If you do, please pray for these prayer concerns.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

~Philippians 2:3~

Allen Stewart had skin grafts from burn injuries and was released from the hospital yesterday. Pray for him as he heals. We all know burns are painful.

Update on Mike Yarborough:

Prayers are Powerful! ! ! The cauterizing of the ulcer seems to be holding. Mike’s blood count is up and he’s been moved out of ICU. Hoping for a discharge today or tomorrow. I’ll be flying up there Monday morning for a week hoping to keep him from over doing it when he does get home. Thanking all of you for your prayers and concerns. I’m forever grateful. Also say a prayer for me as I’m be on that plane.

Jan

Update on John Forshag – Thank you for praying…. doing a bit better… on cortisone to reduce swelling.

Read and Write the Bible – 2 Corinthians 9: 7-9

The Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions begins today. The theme is “Sending Hope”.

JORGE & REBECA SANTIAGO

COMERIO, PUERTO RICO

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/santiago/

If you are able, gather with others in God’s house today. If you cannot do that, listen and watch as God’s Work is shared on television. There are several reputable pastors to choose from. On a local level, Kentwood, First Baptist Church’s service is broadcast live at 10:30 on their Facebook page. You are invited to join them or other local churches this morning. I’m so thankful we can be a part of our church during this time of David’s illness. Of course, being in your church is always best.

Anna Lee

Friday

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

Read and Write the Bible

During March, we will focus on serving others.
March 1st – I John 3: 16-18

There continue to be many families and individuals to pray for. One way you can minister to them is to share a mutual story, memory, or photo. Serving others helps you take the focus off yourself!

As a child, I remember a Sunday School class at Roseland Baptist Church named “JOY”. A sign on the door said

J – Jesus first

O – Others second

Y – Yourself last.

I do not remember who the members of the class were, but I often think that real joy does come from placing Jesus and others before myself.

Pray for Bryan and Rita Tate as they spend most of this month in Texas for his treatment at MD Anderson.

Sometimes you get off to a slow start, but work hard to catch up. That seems to be true for Operation Christmas Child. They suggest you purchase, make, and gather quality crafts for the shoeboxes that will be packed in the fall. Feel free to bring your items to the Sunday School classroom next to the choir room. Thanks so much.

Monday, Judy Noonan of FBC, Greensburg will lead the Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting in a brief study of the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions. The meeting will begin at 10 and conclude with a covered dish lunch.

Audrey Wagner Harrell

February 11, 1032 – February 27, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA , passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her home. She was born February 11,1932 in Ponchatoula, LA and was 87 years of age. She was a member of the Greensburg Chapter of Eastern Star and Louisiana Teachers Association and a member of Red Bluff Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Belinda Moreland; 3 sons, Clyde Harrell, Jr. and wife Marlene, Brent Harrell, and Lake Harrell; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Clyde Harrell, Sr.; 1 daughter, Melanie Harrell Sharp; mother, Bernadine Wagner; father; Christian P. Wagner; 2 brothers, Vernon Wagner and Christian Wagner, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, and from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019. Interment Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery . For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jennie met up with Boyd at the Atlanta airport. Her plane was late and his was early so they managed to fly on to Richmond together where they will be in IMB meetings for the next week or so. David and I survived the first day without her wonderful help.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy,

peace,

forbearance,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness

and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

Jason Dean‘s gall bladder surgery went well this morning. Pray for Jason as he recovers.

Becki Alford, our daughter-in-law, is probably going to have the same surgery soon. Please pray for Becki and her family.

Friday is a big day for the unspoken prayer request I have been asking for you to pray about.

Please be in prayer for the many families who have lost a loved one recently.

Also, pray for families with a lost, unsaved, family member. Pray that family member will make the decision to turn their life and their eternity over to God.

Read and Write the Bible – Deuteronomy 6: 4-9

I will be printing the Bible reading list for March and making it available tonight. If you don’t get it Wednesday night, you can get a copy Sunday.

Thank you for your many kindnesses to my family. We are very appreciative.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:30-31~

David is receiving his third unit of blood. We don’t know if he will be coming home or staying for additional testing or treatment. Thanks for your prayers.

I received some updates from Bro. Darryl.

Linda Callihan is doing very well and is back to working some.
Ferrie Gene Blackmon is doing well.
Oops! I don’t remember any more this morning, but you probably do. Please pray as needed.

Read and write the Bible for yesterday and today.

Micah 6:8
I John 2: 15-17

Pine Ridge is having its monthly breakfast benefit at 8:00 this morning. Enjoy a great breakfast and help someone with a special need.

FBC, Kentwood is having a blood drive today. It was in the Lighthouse (old post office) last year. Stop by to make a difference. Yesterday, the head oncologist at Ochsner said there is only one source of blood, people. So people who can, give some to help others!

If I have my dates right, this morning there is a breakfast for ladies at 8;45 and a brief speaker before Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood.

Think about your life this week. Who has physical needs? Who has spiritual needs? Who has other needs? I think this will give you lots of opportunity for prayer.

Anna Lee