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.
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.
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
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son
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”
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…
Prayer meeting will be at 6 P.M. You may attend in person, wearing a mask, or watch online at 6 P.M. on Facebook or YouTube.
Revival services begin tomorrow night at 6 P.M. You may attend in person or online. Please be in prayer for people to be receptive to what God has in store for us.
We are thankful Hurricane Laura missed our area for the most part, but realize other people will be greatly influenced by the weather in the next few days. Pray for safety for the people. Also, pray for individual preparations and wise decision making.
The Covid-19 virus has impacted people in various ways. A number of people are trying to work long-delayed surgeries in at area hospitals Pray all will be done in God’s perfect timing.
Pray for those who are pretty-well homebound because of the virus. It’s been almost six months for us. Withdrawal from the normal activities of our lives causes major changes. We have two people here, but pray especially hard for individuals who are alone. Days can be long between mail, phone calls ,and visits.
Please pray for all the area students up through college age who are beginning another year of school. Pray for good health and wise choices for each person. Pray for teachers who are facing job changes or retirement due to Covid-19.
Dallas Kirk Russell
March 17, 1935 – August 22, 2020
A resident of Russelltown, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. He was born March 17, 1935 in Russelltown, LA and was 85 years of age. He is survived by wife, Mary Louise Ricks Russell; son, Stanley Barton Russell; brothers, Morris Russell and Conley Russell; grandchild, Colby Barton Russell. Preceded in death by father, Olaf Shelby Russell; mother, Edith Lillian Spring; sisters, Ontie Gredesky, Iris Bell, Mary Lyle Ellzey, Clariece Toney and JoAnn Russell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, August 28, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Randall Carmadelle. Interment Russelltown Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Samuel Paul Boudreaux, Jr.
August 06, 1942 – August 24, 2020
Samuel Paul Boudreaux, Jr., a resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Linda Carlota Collins Boudreaux; his children, Ronald Damian and Joy Lynn Boudreaux Moore, Kay Jeanine Boudreaux, and Thomas Scot and Tracy Lane Boudreaux Johnson; also survived by Linda’s son, Ronald Lyle Johnson and the Schwartz Family; grandchildren, Davin Paul Boudreaux, Joseph Scot and Rachel Johnson, Leigha Rae Watson, Joe and Rebecca Hope Easley, Ian Eldridge McKinney and Carrissa Cortez, Dustin James Watson, Thomas Lane Johnson, Jacob O’Bryan and Brittany Moore, Carlota Lynn Johnson, Ian Michael Johnson, Anabelle Johnson, and 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel Fitzgerald and family; brother, Hubert “Bubby” Tycer and the Tycer family; sisters, Mamie Reese and Mauricette Gilpin. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Jonathan Paul Boudreaux “Jonboy” Moore; brothers, James O. Tycer and his wife, Robelia, Tommy Lane Buckley, and Bobby; a sister, Hazel; brothers-in-law, James “Jimmy” Schwartz and Dr. Joel Fitzgerald; and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Tycer. Paul wanted his family and loved them unconditionally. He enjoyed his garden, cooking Sunday dinner, fishing, hunting, and social gatherings including cards, music, dancing, friends, and his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We invite you to join us Saturday morning, August 29th to remember Paul’s life at his home with his family. Service will be at 10:00AM with food and fellowship following at 11:00AM.
Keep your chin up and God in your heart. Focus on being a blessing to others.
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.
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.
Scott Womack is doing well following surgery and will have a check-up later this month.
Pray for those with the Covid-19 virus. those who have been exposed, and those trying their best to stay healthy. Pray for schools, churches, businesses, etc. as each one does their part. Keep praying for those who are sick or quarantined. You do not have to know all the names to pray for all of them.
Read the Bible in 2020 – August 9
Ezra 8:21-9:15
1 Corinthians 5:1-13
Psalm 31:1-8
Proverbs 21:1-2
FBC, Kentwood will have online church services for the next two weeks. You can follow them on Facebook or You-tube.
Watch this video of some marines at a worship service.
The Louisiana WMU has been sharing these podcasts. Today, I want to share them with you. This was shared yesterday. From here, you should be able to locate the ten podcasts that came before this one.
EPISODE 11 – A Life Surrendered
In Romans 8:28, God’s Word tells us “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Listen in today as Mary Valerio, a pastor’s wife, shares how God used the faithfulness of three Native American women who walked 12 miles along railroad tracks to share Jesus with Hispanic children. You’ll be in awe of how those seeds planted 80 years ago have yielded countless changed lives.
Please continue to pray for the many who have had deaths in their families.
Mrs. Pam Kliesch asked for prayer for Dr. Stan Statham, director of our association of churches, who has Covid-19. I know you will want to pray for this wonderful man of God, his large family, and all those he ministers to.
Pray for the family night VBS service at FBC, Kentwood at 5 P.M. tomorrow. You can choose from the live event at church or the live online event. See the children who have been learning about Jesus and having fun this past week.
EPISODE 11 – A Life Surrendered
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