For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

~Ephesians 2:8~

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 18

Isaiah 28:14-30:11
Galatians 3:23-4:31
Psalm 62:1-12
Proverbs 23:19-21

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

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Day 6 – “The Right Time to Share”

Week of Prayer – English

Please pray for Toby Miller and his family. Toby has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will have surgery next week. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Betty Taylor’s brother, Warren Ziegler, had surgery yesterday. All. went well. Recovery is going well too. Please pray for Warren to continue to improvve.

Please continue to pray for the people whose lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Sally. Thanks to weather forecasters and advance notifications, the fatalities were limited in number. Pray for people to recover in a timely way. Also, pray for workers and volunteers as they move into the area and help everyone as needed.

Continue to pray for those who have Covid-19. I have a classmate/friend who is fighting real hard now. Join us in praying for her.

Please continue to pray for relatives and friends who cannot visit with loved ones who are hospitalized or in nursing home facilities. This surely is difficult for everyone.

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George “Buck” Lawrence

August 12, 1951 – September 17, 2020

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 12, 1951 in Independence, LA and was 69 years of age. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and never met a stranger. He was Uncle Buck to everyone even if you were not related. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Victoria Rawlins Lawrence; daughter, Amanda Lawrence Ridder and husband, David; son, Tim W. Lawrence and wife, Meghan; grandchildren, Michael Paul, Jillian, Chad, Seth and Landon; sisters, Melrose King and husband, Ronnie, Marian Taylor and Linda Perez; brother, Herbie Lawrence and wife, Brenda; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Lawrence; son, Jason Lawrence; sisters, Betty L. Boudreaux, Patricia L. Duncan, Connie L. King and Judy L. Foret; brother, James Lawrence, Jr. and William “Lefty” Lawrence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Monday, September 21, 2020. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I’m so thankful and blessed that you read and pray each day. You make a big impact on others!

Anna Lee

Thursday

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

~I John 5:13-14~

Please continue to pray for all the grieving families in our community. Many of them have endured extra hardships because of Covid-19.

Janie Wise is a very special friend who is also the Louisiana WMU director. She and other family members were called to travel to New Mexico because her mother is very ill. Please pray for each family member to feel God’s presence with them during this time.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana – Day 5

“The Right Time for Living Hope”

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day5

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 17

Isaiah 25:1-28:13
Galatians 3:10-22
Psalm 61:1-8
Proverbs 23:17-18

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

Let’s continue to pray for those west of us trying to put their lives, homes, communities, and families back together following Hurricane Laura. Now, we can add people east of us who are dealing with all the misery and troubles left behind by Hurricane Sally. I’m not sure why New Orleans seemed to be the targeted area for both of these storms, but they went another way when they got close to shore. I do know we have a responsibility to help the people in need. Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief is busy.

Trinity is hub for disaster relief, ministry, sharing the Gospel

Trinity is hub for disaster relief, ministry, sharing the Gospel

You may also want to check out the photographs of damage left behind by Hurricane Laura.

DISASTER RELIEF DIGEST: 140 churches damaged; Hundreds of volunteers mobilized

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/disaster-relief-digest-140-churches-damaged-hundreds-of-volunteers-mobilized/

If you cannot go and physically help, give money or items to those who are going. Another way you can minister to the needs is to donate directly to Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief. This puts funds in the right hands immediately. 100% of the donations will be used for disaster relief!

Donate

Today, let’s thank God for our country and pray for its future.

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

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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

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

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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

Friday

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,

“I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,

but will have the light of life.”

~John 8:12~

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 21

1 Job 1:1-3:26
1 Corinthians 14:1-17
Psalm 37:12-29
Proverbs 21:25-26

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Don’t just read and move on. Take your time to answer each question.

What are you thankful for today ________________?

- In the world?
- In your country?
- In your state?
- In your parish?
- In your community?
- In your neighborhood?
- In your house?
- In the room you are in now?
- In your church?
- In your family?
- In your household?
- In your heart?

What are you willing to change?

Continue to pray for:

Those who do not personally know Jesus
Families not in harmony
Family members with communication issues
Families with sickness in their midst
Families with financial issues
Adults, youth, and children in schools
Workers and patients in hospitals and nursing homes
Churches, leadership, members, activities
Workers and shoppers in stores, businesses
Etc.

Spend some time in prayer.

Anna Lee

Friday

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17~

New Baby! – Deliliah May Hutto

8-13-2020
7:21 A.M.
6lb. 11 oz.
20.5 In.
Parents: Joe and Ashley Miller Hutto

Please continue to pray for the Kentwood families dealing with Covid-19.

Mary Lou Carona Ingraffia

August 09, 1935 – August 12, 2020

Mary Lou Carona Ingraffia, a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her home. She was born August 9, 1935 in New Orleans, LA and was 85 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Philip (Chuck) Ingraffia, Jr. and wife, Chantel of Loranger, LA and Jon Ingraffia of New Orleans, LA; 1 brother, Jack Carona, III and wife, Anna of Independence, LA; 4 grandchildren, Daren (D.L.) Vicellio, Philip Ingraffia,III( Mckayla), Luke Ingraffia(Brooke) and Jake Ingraffia; 2 great-grandchildren, Shyenne Vicellio and Gunner Vicellio. Preceded in death by her spouse, Philip (Pluto) Ingraffia, Sr.; daughter, Jackie Ingraffia; mother, Christine Lucia Carona; father, Jack Carona, Jr.. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:30AM until 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Wednesday. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Geraldean Merritt Sanders

January 26, 1924 – August 11, 2020

Geraldean Merritt Sanders, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born January 26, 1924 in Osyka, MS and was 96 years of age. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She worked for the State of Louisiana Department of Tourism for 30 years. She loved her job and the trips she and Judy were able to go on because of it. The thing she was most proud of though, was her family. She is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Posey of Dora, AL and Judy Sanders of Kentwood, LA; 6 grandchildren, Scott Posey (Karen) of Denham Springs, LA, Denver Posey (Victoria)League City, TX, Kim Sulzby (Jay)Dora, AL, Michelle Bridges(Paul) Kentwood, LA, Marcie Grice (James) Kentwood, LA, Justin Hendry (Dana) Kentwood, LA, son-in-law, Larry Hendry, Kentwood, LA; 23 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; as well as being “Maw Maw” to numerous others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Sanders; son, Aubrey Ray Sanders; daughter, Marie Hendry; parents, Obediah and Jessie Merritt; and son-in-law, Raymond Posey. Pallbearers are Scott Posey, Denver Posey, Justin Hendry, Caleb Hendry, Triston Lofton and Jeffery Posey. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Mike Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 14

Exodus 37:1-38:31
Matthew 28:1-20
Psalm 34:11-22
Proverbs 9:9-10

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

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

The truck from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will be in Kentwood early on September 21st. Be sure to leave your donations of food for the next year at FBC early.

Donations for Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” can also be left at the FBC, Kentwood.

As far as I know the revival for the 27-30th is still on the calendar. If something changes, I will let you know.

Thank God for the recent professions of faith and baptisms at FBC, Kentwood.

Anna Lee

Friday

As far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

~Psalm 103:12~

Two praise reports this morning:

Margaret Wilson is progressing nicely in recovering from a MS flare-up. The good news is that she did not have something new like a hear attack or stroke. Home will look good to her today.
My former student’s son, Alex, is home after hearing he was “just in time” with seeing the doctor.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 7

Ezra 7:1-8:20
1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Psalm 30:1-12
Proverbs 20:28-30

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

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

I learned something new this morning. Baptist Press was founded in 1946. It’s older than I am! Think of all the updated Christian news it has provided. Of course, it was not easily available online for all those years!

Be a positive influence on someone in someway today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it,

because its wickedness has come up before me.”

~Jonah 1:2 (NIV)~

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 30

2 Chronicles 26:1-28:27
Romans 13:1-14
Psalm 23:1-6
Proverbs 20:11

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

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

One of our prayer concerns last week:

Border closure cuts short Louisiana DR mission, puts ‘Bahama Rebuild’ on hold

https://baptistmessage.com/border-closure-cuts-short-louisiana-dr-mission-puts-bahama-rebuild-on-hold/

Thank God for answering prayers for help at the mission and for returning our mission team home safely. More work is needed. Keep praying for this area.

Update on Mary Ann Clemons

She is now in a rehab. Not having visitors is hard for patients and their would-be visitors. Please keep praying.

Keep up with the latest statistics so you can make wise decisions.

Anna Lee

Friday

“For the Lord is always good.

He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation.”

~Psalm 100:5 (TLB)~

Gibbie McMillan and the mission roofing team are back at home. They have plans to return to the church and complete some additional work when conditions improve. Thank-you for praying for their safe return.

Update on Josiah Huckaby:

Yesterday we saw pulmonary. It was definitely a bittersweet appointment. Our pulmonologist is retiring & it was our last visit with him. We will be transitioning to a new doctor over the next couple of months but we have a great nurse practitioner that is going to help with this. She is very familiar with Josiah and even was part of his care team during his long hospitalization after birth.

As far as the visit, we are attempting to wean him off of diuretics again. They weaned his respiration rate. I think they were a bit surprised about how good he physically looks after such a rough fall/winter. Josiah won’t be able to attend preschool this fall like we originally had hoped. Out of all the doctor’s vent patients, we were 1 of only 2 that were told no school. We were also told after looking back through Josiah’s entire medical history, that he MIGHT be vent/trach free about the time he turns 5. This is exciting for us because it’s the 1st mention of a timeframe since before he got his trach. Now, we know ultimately God is in control & this could change for better or worse but it’s a huge praise nonetheless. To God be the glory!!!

Job Huckaby

I know you will want to continue to pray for Josiah and his family.

Lori Lantz Rhodes

SEPTEMBER 29, 1969 – JULY 21, 2020

Lori Lantz Rhodes, age 50, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2020.

She was born on September 29th, 1969 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and met her husband, Keith Rhodes. The two married in 1991, had their first son, Zachary, in 1994 and their second, Benjamin, in 1996. In 2019, she lovingly claimed the title of “Lolli” with the birth of her grandson, Oliver.

Lori worked as an elementary school teacher for 19 years, where she found great love in teaching children to read. She sang beautifully in church choirs, in her kitchen, in the car, and anywhere else she could raise her voice in worship. Through all life’s struggles, she found encouragement and peace in worship. Lori Rhodes loved fiercely and abundantly, most especially her family, though her love extended to all the people she came across. She treated everyone with a great deal of kindness and hardly ever met a stranger, even if she was halfway across the country. One of Lori’s favorite places to be was the beach, stretched out in the sand with her toes in the waves, closely followed by the Dr. Seuss theme park at Universal Studios, Seuss Landing. Almost matching her passion for her family, friends, and students was her passion for dessert. Lori took great delight in savoring life’s sweet moments. Quick to laugh and even quicker to smile, her infectious joy and love were a reflection of the faith she had in Christ and will be carried on by all those who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Lantz, and her uncle, James Robert Jones. She is survived by her husband, Keith Rhodes; sons, Zachary (Lauren) and Benjamin Rhodes; grandson, Oliver Rhodes; mother, Glenda Lantz; brother, Jeff (Marjorie) Lantz; sisters, Sharon Anding, and Tressa (Derek) Ratchford; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Services for Lori will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Bryan Reed, of The Simple Church. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive guests on Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m.

Pallbearers include Eddie Merrill, Jeff Lantz, Kevin Rhodes, Derek Rathcford, Jay Hardy, and Marty Kent. Honorary pallbearers include her nephews.

Her family takes great comfort in knowing that Lori is now talking, singing, dancing, and laughing, completely healed at the feet of Jesus.

In lieu of flowers, Lori’s family asks that you donate books at http://www.tinyurl.com/LoriRhodesBookMemorial to Bossier Elementary and J.A. Phillips Elementary School to continue the work that she loved.

For more information, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/haughton-la/lori-rhodes-9273643?fbclid=IwAR0bi_rGeOIiQLON2l1fzeTRuihtwJGV67PqVthXyKe54iSOL2dlKjkSHr0

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 24

2 Chronicles 11:1-13:22
Romans 8:26-39
Psalm 18:37-50
Proverbs 19:27-29

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

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

Churches’ decisions produce Kingdom decisions at GO TELL camp (Spring Creek Baptist Church of Kentwood)

https://baptistmessage.com/churches-decision-produce-kingdom-decisions-at-go-tell-camp/

Thank-you so much for your encouragement and support for these concerns.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

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~

Sue Smith is still home and progressing well following her transplant surgery. Please continue to pray for her.

Gibby McMillan needs help to travel back home from a mission trip.

All my Facebook friends I need help. There are 11 of us men from Louisiana trying to help the people to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian last year.
However due to the COVID 19
The Bahamas are closing their borders and we are stuck.
We are working on the roof and need a flight to Ft Lauderdale on Friday. Should The Lord lay it on your heart to help get us home.
Contact me or my assistant at LBC, Kelly Tam

Thanks for your prayers and help!

Young Jules Tanksley is in CHNO because of fever. Doctors there have been unable to diagnose her problem. Pray for Jules and her mother, Kerribeth Sitman Tanksley,i as well as the medical professionals as they work to help this child.

Maggie McCallister Holden

June 25, 1933 – July 18, 2020

Maggie Ruth McCallister Holden, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was a native of Lucien Mississippi and long time resident of Chalmette, La and Osyka, Ms. Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton L. Holden Sr, sons John L. Holden and Luther W. Holden, grandson Nicholas Holden, her parents Luther McCallister and Dorothy Short Strickland, and her siblings Luther R. McCallister, Judy Strickland, Frank Strickland, Shirley Sanders, and Diane Woodard. She is survived by her sons Clayton Holden Jr.(Charmaine), Charles Holden( Michelle), Dwayne Holden (Dorothy), Paul Holden (Penny ) and her daughter Anita Holden Fincher (Barney); 15 Grandchildren Angie (Casey), Brandy (Mike), Tonya (Charles), Clayton III (Kristina), Damien (Jamilyn), Christina (Mac), Dawn (Tim), Jamie (Joey), Melissa (Kevin), Katrina, William, Leanne (Dominick), Lacey, Maggie Lee, and Clint; 21 Great grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Michael, Nicole, Dana, Rene, Tristen, Madison, Korbin, Berkley, Kensley, Sadie, Jaxon, Haisley, Charles, Lettie, Brandon, Braylon, Addison, Jace, Jorja; brother James Strickland and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Interment Arcola-Roseland, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Former Judge Carolyn Kiff of Pine Ridge was in an accident on highway 38 yesterday morning. She passed away yesterday afternoon. Please be in pray for “Miss” Carolyn’s family and for the driver of the truck that hit her.

She was a sweet neighbor who helped us in several ways. We will miss her visits.

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 21

2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11
Romans 7:1-13
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 19:22-23

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

Southern Baptist church planter dies after being hit by semi-truck

http://www.bpnews.net/55122/southern-baptist-church-planter-dies-after-being-hit-by-semitruck

Violent deaths lead Chicagoland pastor to organize prayer walks

http://www.bpnews.net/55123/violent-deaths-lead-chicagoland-pastor-to-organize-prayer-walks

Pray for those who stay outside much of each day in the summer heat. Pray they will be able to stay hydrated and safe.

Anna Lee