Category: FBC

Tuesday

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

~Mark 11:25~

 

Please continue to pray for Yvonne Birch and Glenda Harrell as they recover from recent heart procedures.

 

 

Please pray for the following people who are undergoing/facing chemo or radiation – Buddy Morris, Buddy Waller, Phillip Strickland, and Linda Callihan.

 

 

Yesterday, I forgot to mention a lady who bought flip-flops and bandanas for OCC.   Sunday was a good day for missions at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

OCC suggests you purchase school supplies during the month of August when the supplies are good and the prices seem to be the lowest of the year.

 

 

Pray for the school personnel and the students as schools have started or will start soon.  We saw a school bus pass our house yesterday, the first of the ’18-’19 school year.

 

 

Russell W. Cornette, Sr.

November 21, 1951 – August 05, 2018

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. ” Russell W. Cornette, Sr., a resident of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1951 in Baton Rouge and was 66 years of age. He was a current member and Past Master Mason of St. Helena Masonic Lodge #96. He is survived by wife of 40 years, Delores Cornette; son, Russ Cornette and wife, Tiffany; 2 daughters, Kelly Gamble and husband, Jeremy, and Melissa Tynes and husband, Case; grandchildren, Cole Cornette, Anna Gamble, Grayden Cornette, Ava Graham, and Case Tynes, II; mother, Hazel Cornette; brother, Mac Cornette and wife, Cheryl. Preceded in death by father, Robert Cornette; daughter, Jana Cornette; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fleet and Etta Ratcliff. The family would like to thank Baton Rouge General ICU staff, Feliciana Home Health and Briova RX Infusion as well as a special thanks to Danielle Pennington. Visitation at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Darlington, LA from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Darlington. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Vivian Lanelle Sneed Barrios

February 26, 1927 – August 05, 2018

 

Vivian Lanelle Sneed Barrios, a resident of Jasper, TX, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born February 26, 1927 in Dodson, LA and was 91 years of age. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Linda Tolar Anderson and husband, Bennie, Chris Tolar Hill and husband, Kenny, Lora Tolar Blades, and Jimmie Tolar Billot; 1 son, P.D. Tolar and wife, Donna; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and her sister, Brenda Sneed Cockerham and husband, Bobby. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde S. and Oradell Hall Sneed; sister, Ellen Sneed Trosclair and husband, Robert; brothers, Carl L. Sneed and J. Kenneth Sneed and wife, Bobbie Johnston Sneed; and her grandchildren, Aaron P. Hill and Dana Hodges Miller. Visitation at Springhill Baptist Church, Jonesboro, LA from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Interment Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, LA. Pallbearers will be Tracy Johnston, Troy Johnston, Dane Tolar, Patrick Tolar, Quincy Hodges, and Zachary Johnston. Honorary pallbearers are P.J. Hodges, Jacob Johnston and Brody Johnston. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible
  • Isaiah 16
  • Psalms 95
  • I Thessalonians 2

 

Your next opportunity to “Do” missions individually could be to pack some shoeboxes.  Your next opportunity to “Do” missions as a group could be our project day which will be August 18th.  We only need help from men, women, boys, and girls.  Ideas for projects and materials for projects are greatly appreciated.

 

 

Thank-you for faithfully reading and praying.  I hope you are also faithful in “doing”.

Anna Lee

Monday

Read the Bible

Reflect on God as Father.

Catch up on any reading you missed.

 

 

So go and make followers of all people in the world.

Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do.

You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of time.”

~Matthew 28:19-20 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)~

 

This is the Great Commission in an easy to read version.The words “Great Commission” help us to understand this is what God has for us to do.

Yesterday, at church, I shared that one part of our mission purpose in working with children on Wednesday nights is to “DO” missions!  We did just that by painting rocks and placing them around the church on cement or bricks where they would be easy to find and out of the way of lawn mowers.  The rocks had crosses, flowers, hearts, “Jesus Loves You”, etc. on them.  We call our rocks “Witness Rocks”.  Personally, I have plans/permission to place them in some other special places.  People were asked to take them and either keep them or pass them on to others.  I hope our rocks travel far and reach many for Jesus in their simple way.   The children loved doing them!

One way we can “DO” missions is to attend the Mission Project Day on Saturday, August 18th.  Show up and find everything ready for you to help create items that will be used in Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  On the 18th, we meet in the fellowship hall from 9 A.M. to noon.  I encourage you to participate with us.  By the way, it is also fun!
Yesterday morning, when I arrived in my Sunday School classroom, I found a lady getting some shoeboxes.  She said she was getting them to fill, just as her mother had packed a shoebox in honor of each of the grandchildren, she was now going to continue doing that for the family.  She left with boxes, instructions, and labels.  That is another opportunity to “DO” missions.
I also found some unbraided jump ropes in my room that one lady cut and prepared for braiding.  She told me another lady was coming to get them to braid this week.  I won’t call either name, but the younger lady was 80!!!  This goes to show that there is something for everyone.
Two ladies asked me if we are still collecting T-shirts.  They will be bring me some so more jump ropes, headbands, belts, bracelets, etc. and be cut out.  This means all these items we are sharing with boys and girls are given to us, free!
There is a young lady who told several of her co-workers about Operation Christmas Child.  They brought her bags and bags of items we will be able to share.  She is changing her job location, but said she would still be telling the original co-workers about what is happening next year.  I think her new co-workers will also learn about our mission projects and have the opportunity to help.  Have you shared opportunities with family members and co-workers?
When we remember that that printed materials in the appropriate language are added to the shoeboxes, we know boys and girls, and other family members will have an opportunity to learn about Jesus.  I cannot imagine a child who receives a shoebox who wouldn’t want to return to the same location to see some of the same people who gave them the shoebox to see what else they might have to offer – Jesus! 
Shoeboxes can also be packed by school students, civic organizations, other churches, etc.  If you know someone who needs more information, I will be happy to help them or to send someone else to do so.
Last night, after church, a younger lady asked me if we really needed Vienna sausage for the collection for Friendship House in New Orleans.  She said she just wanted to ask before she purchased some this week.  That and other items have been requested by Kay Bennett, the director there.  That will be used with homeless people and to help in getting young ladies off the streets and into better situations, often returning them to families who are so happy to have them back at home.  Kay Bennett will be speaking at our next associational WMU meeting.  Check a bulletin board at church to learn what other items we will be giving them.  You may also have read the front-page article about this ministry in a recent Baptist Message.
We are always collecting new and used Bibles for assisting a team that does the parish prison ministry in Amite.  I do not have clearance to participate, but see my mission as a provider.  If you have or would like to purchase any Bibles, you can drop them off at the church.  Regular or large print is desired because many of the people in the jail who need glasses do not have them.  The team always tells me how eager the inmates are for the Bibles.
At Christmas, we take Christmas cards with stamped envelopes to the inmates at Amite and Greensburg parish jails.  This gives them an opportunity to communicate with family members.  As the Christmas season draws closer, don’t forget to bring some cards with stamped envelopes.to the church.
We always help the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home collect food each year.  This year, we also helped by having a special collection for other items they need.  We will soon begin the fall food round-up for them.
Can you guess which Sunday School class does the most for missions?  It is the class of older ladies who meet in the fellowship hall.  Virginia McKenzie teaches the class.  Theople Hurst is the unofficial missions leader/shopper for them.  How I wish other classes would realize the importance of missions.  This class certainly sets a good example!
In a previous post, I told you about the lady who gave us some beautiful quilts to share with those who are presently taking chemo or radiation.  I want to report that all the quilts have been delivered.  Now, I hope we can help the lady as she makes more quilts which can be used in such a special way.  If you would like to participate periodically, please let me know.
Just as I encouraged the children to “DO” missions, I encourage you to “DO” missions too. All mission work is not overseas!  There is much we can do!    These are some of the ways we are currently carrying out the Great Commission.  If you are not participating yet, I hope you will start to realize our purpose should be to take as many as we can to heaven with us one day!
I’ll get off my missions soapbox today, but this won’t be the last time I tell you about mission opportunities.
Anna Lee

Saturday

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?

But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”

~Genesis 4:7~

 

 

I started to tell you yesterday that Operation Christmas Child suggests purchases of school supplies during August.  Prices are cheaper now and supplies are greater.

 

 

See me if you would like shoeboxes to pack. 

  • Will you pack one for each child or grandchild in your family?
  • Will you pack one or two each month?
  • Will you pack as many as you can?
  • Will you provide postage money for shoeboxes someone else packs?
  • Will you provide items for others to use as they pack?
    • Soap
    • Hair brushes
    • $1.00 calculators
    • $1.00 flashlights with batteries
    • Crayons
    • Pencil pouches
    • Scissors and other items for sewing kits
    • Watercolor paints
    • Highlighters
    • Small dolls
    • Small cars and trucks
    • Yarn
    • Headbands
    • Safety pins

 

 

Plan to attend our next project day.  It will be from 9 A.M. to noon on Saturday, August 18th in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Come with a willing heart and a desire to help with shoeboxes.  Everything will be provided and ready.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 14
  • Psalm 94
  • Colossians 4

 

 

Pray for people who need to meet Jesus.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Read the Bible Today

  • Isaiah 13
  • Job 37
  • Colossians 3

Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”  

Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God.

When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

~Luke 18:42-43~

 

 

Today, I want to focus my comments, and your thoughts and prayers, on Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”.  Franklin Graham began this project 25 years ago to make Christmas better for some of the children in the poorer countries around the world and to give the children a glimpse of the love of people who don’t know them and the opportunity to learn about Jesus and to accept Him into their hearts.   https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/about-us/

 

Boxes are filled with gifts (school supplies, stuffed animals, toys, hygiene items, etc.) and turned in with a small postage fee.  Believe me, it is small compared to what I pay to ship packages overseas!  Here are some frequently asked questions with answers.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/frequently-asked-questions/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGGJ-B18V_GGLOCC-TGJ-OCCBrandSitelink&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-o_bBRCOARIsAM5NbIObtM92Z3niFFaedkTFwnTPWyck-wAZQhHEfOz7nSEHukUhfkSen08aAli5EALw_wcB

 

There are good instructions for packing shoeboxes on the website.   https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

This year, FBC, Kentwood has focused on learning how and what to make/craft for the shoeboxes.  We meet once a month for three hours.  Men, women, teens, and children of school ages all work together.  Our next project day will be Saturday, August 18 from 9 A.M. to noon in the fellowship hall.  Everything will be ready to you.  If you choose to make some items on your own, you might want to look at pages such as this.  http://www.simplyshoeboxes.com/2013/10/simple-pillow-case-style-dress.html

 

During the third week of November, November 12-19 in 2018, you can drop yourboxes off at a collection site.  FBC, Kentwood will again serve as a collection.  As the time gets closer, you can type in your zip code and learn of the nearest collection sites.  At the site, the boxes are packed into large OCC boxes in a special way that allows the most shoeboxes to fit in each box.  Then, the boxes are shipped to the next location.   https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/

 

There are regional packing centers that check the boxes for items not allowed, such as toothpaste and candy, and add items to boxes that are not completely filled.  I know some people who have done this and hope to do so too one day. If the boxes are not already filled, fillers are added.  Filler are items sent in bulk with the shoeboxes and in a different kind of box.  They can be sent in without any shipping fee since they will be put into boxes that have already had postage paid for them.   https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/volunteer-at-a-shoebox-processing-center/

 

Paying the postage fees can be done online or you can simply add your check to the box.  The choice is yours.  If you pay online, you receive a special label that serves as a tracking label so you can learn what country receives your box.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box/

 

There are a number of videos you can watch about young adults who received shoeboxes as a child.  The best part is knowing children and families get to learn about Jesus through classes similar to our Sunday School.  It is estimated that one shoebox can give seven people an opportunity to follow Christ.  These stories will touch your heart.                                                                             https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-evgeniy-and-the-soap/

David and I are firm believers that Operation Christmas Child is the best program, at this time, to serve this purpose.   We have been involved in sending and even in distributing the shoeboxes internationally.  Last year, I received a letter from a young girl who received one of the boxes I helped to pack, so be sure to write a note with your (first) name and your church address.   This could be the year you hear from a child who receives a shoebox.                                                                                       http://faithfulprovisions.com/letters-for-your-operation-christmas-child-shoebox/

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

~Luke 18:15-17 ~

 

 

Thanks for “listening” to my heart today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

~1 Peter 2:24~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 12
  • Psalm 93
  • Colossians 2

 

 

The Children in Action got to see their video last night.  Some adults also came in to see it last night.  You’ll be able to see it soon at a Southern Baptist church in Louisiana or by going to the Georgia Barnett site a little closer to September 16th when we focus of Louisiana missions during the Week of Prayer.

 

 

Thom S. Rainer is an American writer, researcher, speaker, and current president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.  He is the writer of one of my favorite blogs.  I mention him regularly on The Prayer Link.  Today, I want to steer you to read some of his recent posts and encourage you to sign up for his blog.

 

 

Waylon Bailey is the senior pastor of FBC, Covington.  I have been in his church for some meetings and have followed his blog too.

 

Thank-you for reading my posts, but branch out and read some others written by professional people and gain some new insights.   The blogs I listed were the most recent.  You can learn much more by doing some research on a particular topic and reading these individuals regularly.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

““Tell them to use their money to do good.

They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.”

 ~Timothy 6:18-19 NLT~

 

 

Today, I want to share information about five pastors I know.  I could tell you about many others, but these all have reason to celebrate this week.

  1. Rev. Chip Sloan has been a friend for 44 years.  He and his wife, Martha, are celebrating 47 years of marriage,  Roseland Baptist was his first church. He is still a pastor, just not so close to us any longer.
  2. Bro. Bob Simpson began his pastorate at Arcola Baptist Church 39 years ago.  He and his family “took root” in the area and are still here.
  3. Bro. Bobby Spinks just had surgery and is now home.  They attend church in Montpelier.  He and his wife have a calling to missions and are in the process of becoming international missionaries.
  4. Rev. Tommy Smith has moved from Greensburg to Franklinton where he will be the new pastor at Hillcrest.
  5. Rev. Brock Burch will be transitioning from youth minister at East Fork to being the pastor at Silver Springs Baptist Church.

Today, let’s pray for these and other pastors who have been called by God and serve Him.

 

 

The Georgia Barnett Offering is collected each fall to support missions in our state.  We begin the annual offering focus with a Week of Prayer each year.  The children of FBC, Kentwood will have a preview viewing of a portion of that video tonight at 6 P.M.  If you want to join us, feel free to attend.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 11
  • Job 36
  • Colossians 1

 

 

 

Our August Mission Projects Day will be Saturday, August 18th from 9:00 to noon.  Please join in the fun as we prepare to give to others.  Each “shoebox” will likely be a factor in influencing seven lives for the Lord.  Our “shoebox” efforts are both far-reaching and long-reaching.

 

Thanks of reading and praying today.  As you pray for those mentioned here, please add any others you feel led to pray for today.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.  

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

~Isaiah 53:4-5~

 

Bobby Spinks‘ surgery went well yesterday.  Pray his recovery also goes well.

 

Ira Cleveland‘s back procedure went well yesterday.  He is at home and facing a long recovery period.  Pray he can be still long enough to heal.

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 10
  • Psalm 92
  • Philippians 4

 

Operation Christmas Child Needs 

  • Hotel size soap
  • Crayons
  • Large erasers
  • Pens
  • Brushes
  • Card of flashlights with batteries (Walmart)

Thank-you to all who have brought items for shoeboxes and to those who have taken shoeboxes to pack.  Let’s send some hygiene items, school supplies, toys, clothing, etc. and give children and their families an opportunity to learn about Jesus.  

 

 

Project Day for Missions – Third Saturday of August 9 A.M. to Noon

 

 

I made a mistake yesterday on the date for the Young at Heart meeting when Bro. Stan is speaking.  It will be the third Tuesday of August.  I hope you have a free schedule and can go then to hear Bro. Stan share about his recent Haiti mission trip.
Anna Lee

Monday

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible

Sunday

Isaiah 9

Job 35

Philippians 3

Monday

Reflect on God as humble.

Catch up on any missed readings.

 

 

Clay Widas is doing better now as he recovers from the copperhead bike.  Thank you for praying for him.

 

Please continue to pray for Glenda Harrell and Yvonne Birch as they are are home making recoveries from recent procedures.

 

Buddy Morris was at church last night.  Pray for him as he has his second round of chemo Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

 

 

Pray for all the teachers, students, and support staff who are preparing for the start of school soon.  Pray it will be a good academic year for all of them.  Pray it will be a good year when students and teachers will “let their light shine” for Jesus each day.  Pray there will be a decrease in bullying and other actions that have no place in our schools.

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

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

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom Rainer – https://thomrainer.com/

 

 

The new college and career class at FBC, Kentwood is off to a good start.  Their teachers will be Jeff and Deana Simmons.  All young adults who graduated from high school in recent years are encouraged to join them at 9:15 each week.

 

Saturday, Bro. Stan Statham was telling us a little about his recent mission trip to Haiti when there was an uprising there.  He, and all the others, are safely back at home.  Now, he is telling the story of their experiences and God’s great power and work during the week.  TheyTomorrow, he will be speaking at the monthly Young at Heart meeting at New Zion Baptist Church west of Kentwood on Highway 38 at 10 A.M.  New Zion will be thrilled to have you there to hear the story and to share lunch with them.  This is a community event.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  They will gladly share their covered dish lunch will all.

 

 

There was a segment recently recorded at FBC, Kentwood to tell about Louisiana missions as part of the Georgia Barnett Week of Prayer for 2018.  We will be watching the video at 6 P.M. Wednesday night.  Come view it with us!  May it inform and encourage the mission work being done in Louisiana.

 

 

The satellite problem has finally been solved.  I’ll spare you the long, difficult story.  I’m just thankful to be back.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

My server works briefly in the early morning hours and suddenly goes off, so this will probably be it for the day.  It will be some time next week before we get the problem corrected.

 

“Where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.”

~Matthew 6:21 NIV~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 8
  • Psalm 91
  • Philippians 2

 

There are many people with health issues.  Here is a list of some of them.

  • Glenda Harrell came home, but still needs surgery.  Prayers are needed and appreciated.  She came home yesterday afternoon.
  • Rev. Bobby Spinks has done the pre-op work and is waiting for surgery next week.
  • Linda Callihan is scheduling her treatment (5 days a week for 5 weeks).
  • Buddy Morris has three days of chemo next week (Wednesday – Friday) in Covington.
  • Phillip Strickland continues to need our prayers.
  • Continue to pray for Jacob Yarborough’s family,
  • Buddy Waller needs our ongoing prayers.
  • Yvonne Birch is doing very well.

 

 

Of course, there are many who have issues other than health issues.  Please pray for God’s watch-care over each one of them.

 

Summer vacation is almost over for teachers and students.  Do your part to help a child/family who is struggling to prepare for the new school year.  Say special prayers for students who will be in a different school this year.

 

 

The Children in Action have learned there are several things we can do for missions – study, pray, give, and do.  During the month of July, we focused on “do”.   It has been a fun and productive month.  You may soon see some of the results of our efforts to share Jesus in Kentwood.

 

 

Tomorrow is God’s Day,  Be sure to give Him His day.

FBC, Kentwood

  • 9:15 – Sunday School for all ages
  • 10:30 – Morning Worship
  • 6:00 – Evening Worship and special classes for children and youth
  • Nursery always available during church services

Anna Lee

Friday

I’ve been having problems with internet connectivity, so this will be short.

 

“They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.” 

~1 Timothy 6:18-19 NLT~

 

David Bert Gray, CDR, SC, USN, Ret., 71, of Five Forks Road, died July 23, 2018. A native of Amite, LA, he was a retired Navy officer and CPA, and a member of New Branch Community Church in Windsor. CDR Gray said he already experienced heaven on earth starting with the day he met his loving wife Vickie. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Victoria M. Gray; sons, CDR David B. Gray II (Christy) of Pickerington, OH, Jonathan Gray (Meredith) of Norfolk, VA; and daughters, Mary Shriver (Scott) of Charlottesville, Amy Rowe of Norfolk, and Lindsay Schrader (Paul) of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Sarah, Colby, Gabrielle, Andrew, Emily, Bryan and Cohen; sisters, Terry Voight of Amite, LA, Vera Brennan (Paul) of Kingston, NY; and brother, Lee Gray (Patsy) of Amite, LA. The family would like to thank the outstanding professionals of Sentara Obici and Norfolk General Hospital for their exceptional care for Bert while he was struggling with his various ailments over the last couple of years. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 30, at 10:30 AM in New Branch Community Church, Windsor, VA by Pastor John Hunter. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the NewBranch.net or Lion’s Club of Windsor, VA. http://www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

 

 

Esther Alford Campbell

September 21, 1939 – July 25, 2018

Esther Alford Campbell,78, passed away July 25, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.

Visitation will be Monday July 30, 2018 from 9:00 AM  until services at 11:00 AM at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood.   Bro. Robert “Bob” Simpson will officiate. Private burial will be in East Fork Cemetery in Amite, Co.  Hartman Jones Funeral Home in McComb will be in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Campbell was born September 21, 1939 in New Orleans, to Johnny P. Alford and Nannie Lea Frazier Alford.

Esther was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.  She attended Jefferson Baptist  Church in Baton Rouge.  She was a native of St. Helena Parish, but a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.  She loved living in the city, but she was most comfortable spending time at the camp in Mississippi.  She spent many hours watching the deer and the birds.  She loved life and her family.  She will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.

Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Clifton Campbell of Baton Rouge; her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Lynn Campbell Portier and Thomas of Roseland, LA; a brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Alford and Beverly of Baton Rouge, LA; two grandchildren, Ashley Adamson and her husband Jeremy and Aaron Portier; three great grandchildren, Liam, Collin and Ashlynn Adamson; a nephew, Parrish Alford and his wife Laurie of Tupelo, MS; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be:  Tom Portier, Aaron Portier, Parrish Alford, Kyle Alford, Jeremy Adamson, Liam Adamson.

Honorary pallbearer will be Collin Adamson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood ,  3841 LA-38, Kentwood, LA 70444 or East Fork Baptist Church, 4505 N Greensburg Rd; Smithdale.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 7
  • Job 34
  • Phil. 1

 

 

Pray to our services tomorrow.  Plan to be a part of Sunday School and worship.  Invite someone to attend.

 

Thank God for watching over us during these very hot days.  May we be alert to those who have special needs during these days of extreme heat.  Be thankful He is sending rain this weekend.

 

 

I’m looking forward to sharing a little about Operation Christmas Child Sunday.  This is the Franklin Graham organization that distributes shoe boxes all around the world.  I’m so thrilled we have an opportunity to send gifts and giving children an opportunity to learn about Jesus to so many children.  If you need to learn more or have any questions about packing, shipping, places the boxes are send, etc., please ask me.  My personal goal is always to pack as many as I can.  I do this by collecting, packing, collecting, and packing.  You get the idea.

 

 

There are many with various needs due to sicknesses and deaths.  Address each one as God leads you to.  Also, spiritual needs abound.  Pray for these situations and act as God leads you to.

Anna Lee