Thursday

“I don’t mean to say I’m perfect.

I haven’t learned all I should even yet, but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.

No, dear brothers, I’m still not all I should be.”

~Philippians 3:12-13 TLB~

Smiley Conerly‘s problem has not be identified yet. Pray for Smiley and Carol Jean as they continue to seek answers.

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden and Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as they work to maintain their health. Mrs. Ruby Dillon is at home. Her son, Dr. Illey Dillon has been with them for a few days.

David and I were able to attend the last day of the senior adult revival. It was a blessing to be a part of the group in attendance and to see many friends from other churches.

Operation Christmas Child Update: We have a number of shoe boxes painted, put together, and stacked in the fellowship hall for our packing party next month. We will be working on more boxes Saturday at 1 P.M. Join us in the fellowship hall.

We are now collecting money for postage for the shoeboxes. We need $9.00 per shoebox that is being shipped. Mark your gift as “Operation Christmas Child Postage”.

Scripture Writing – September 26 – Psalm 119: 105 – 112

I don’t have an attendance count, but I can say there was a large number of youth at the See You at the Pole celebration at the Lighthouse last night. Let’s pray these youth will be examples for the friends and classmates as they live as Christian examples for others.

Prayer works. Don’t forget to use this powerful tool God has given us.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

~2 Corinthians 12:9-10~

Pray for Bryan and Rita Tate as they make another trip to MD Anderson next week. Pray his time there shows improvement and the treatment goes well.

Pray for the many others in our area seeking answers, undergoing tests, taking treatment, etc.

Nancy Ault Benoit

November 13, 1951 – September 21, 2019

Nancy Ault Benoit, resident of Kentwood, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, September 21, 2019, after a lengthy battle with Leiomyosarcoma. She was born, November 13, 1951 in Staten Island, NY and was 67 years of age. Nancy worked for Bellsouth for 25 years and enjoyed her retirement. Nancy was a lover of her dogs, cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed singing and did so most of her life. Nancy is survived by her husband, Terry K. Benoit, her brother, Boyd Ault, stepchildren, Bevin Benoit Tabor, Rusty Benoit and wife, Jana, nephew, James Michael Ault, grandchildren, Bailee Tabor Brassell and husband Philip, Skylar Tabor, Reece Benoit, Jack Benoit, great nephew, Will Ault, and great niece, Lila Ault. Preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Alberta Ault. A memorial service will be held at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Family and friends will be welcomed from 2-6 pm with the Memorial Service, officiated by Dr. Danny Smith, starting at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund at 73072 Highway 1054, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Rita Faye Bryant Rutland

December 04, 1957 – September 22, 2019

Rita Faye Bryant Rutland, a resident of Amite Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Surrounded by her family, she peacefully breathed her last breath and was in the arms of Jesus. She was born December 4, 1957. She was 61 years of age. Rita loved life and lived it to the fullest. There was nothing she loved more than spending time with her family. She especially loved her great grandbabies Jaxson and Jayce James. Rita was loved by everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger, and always had a smile on her face. She will truly be missed. Rita is preceded in death by her father Walter H Bryant, her brother Randy D Bryant, her nephew Mark H Cowart. Left to cherish her memory is her son Walter J Rutland and wife Shanna, her daughter Candice E Rutland, her grandchildren Blaine, Conner, and Logan Rutland, Haylee, Bryce Hayden, Great grandchildren Jaxson and Jayce James, her mother Betty Bryant, sisters Jo Ann Bryant, Donna Callahan and husband Gary, brother Jimmy Bryant and wife Vicki, numerous nieces and nephews. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Operation Christmas Child could use your support as we prepare to ship shoeboxes. One way you can help is to come to the fellowship hall this afternoon or Saturday to work on shoeboxes. We will be filling them next month. Another way you can help them is to share the joy of paying shipping. The boxes will need $9.00 each to get them to their destination. As someone who has shipped boxes internationally for more than twenty years, I can tell you the cost of shipping the boxes is a real bargain.

The senior adult revival will be held at FBC, Kentwood this morning. At nine, coffee and donuts will be ready. The choir will practice at 9:30. Worship begins at 10:00 followed by lunch. It is always a blessing be a part of the senior adult revival. Today is the last day, so I hope you make the effort to attend today.

Today is “See You at the Pole” day for students. As far as I know, all area schools are involved in this. As a teacher, I was blessed to attend a number of years, starting the very first year. What a witness it is when students share their faith with other students! Also, tonight area youth are invited to FBC, Kentwood where there will be a celebration of the day’s big event. This will begin at 6:30 P.M. at the Lighthouse, which is just north of FBC, K. The flyer for this event is on my Facebook page.

Scripture Writing – September 25th – Psalm 94: 16-19

Give God a portion of this day that he has given us.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”

~Philippians 3:8 NLT~

“Miss” Ruby Dillon is home! Pray for her as she regains her strength after spending a week in the hospital.

I haven’t given an update on David in a while. He is doing well despite his two terminal illnesses. Yesterday, his blood level was 8.6, the highest it has been in a long time. The increased amount of Procrit has been credited with helping him. His oncologist is leaving Ochsner to be in an area nearer family members. We hate to see him go, but understand his situation.

The Two Rivers Senior Adult Revival will be at MBC this morning.

We will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC,K at 1 P.M. today to paint and fold shoeboxes. Feel free to join us.

Scripture Writing – September 24 – Psalm 92: 1-8

I’m looking forward to sharing with you in the morning.

Anna Lee

Monday

“I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ.

For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.”

~Philippians 3:9 NLT~

When we got to church yesterday, I learned that this is the week for the Two Rivers Senior Adult Revival. I changed the time of working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday to 1 P.M. to avoid a conflict. Now, we will be painting inside the lids of shoe boxes and folding the boxes at 1 P.M. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Everyone is invited to help us prepare for packing the shoeboxes. It’s always fun to work in a group. The greatest benefit is that boys and girls will get gifts and the opportunity to learn about Jesus!

Senior Adult Revival services begin at 10 A.M.

Monday – New Zion
Tuesday – Montpelier
Wednesday – Kentwood

Next Sunday, there will be a Fifth Sunday Singing at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

Pleasee add Smiley Conerly’s name to your prayer list. He has been having some issues lately and will be seeing a cardiologist this morning in Hattisburg.

Today, I am thanking God that David and I were able to go to both the morning AND EVENING worship services yesterday. It’s been a long time! That shows that despite his serious and non-curable health problems, he is better than he has been. To God be the glory!

Scripture Writing – September 23 – Psalm 51: 7-12.

Prayers bring about changes in results and in people.

Anna Lee

The Lord’s Day

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

~Psalm 16:11~

Operation Christmas Child

Thank-you to those who came to help with painting shoeboxes yesterday. We painted many sweet pictures for the children to enjoy each time they open their shoeboxes. Everyone was surprised at how easy it was! Even though we painted many boxes, we still have more to paint. We will also begin to fold the flat boxes into the proper shoebox shape.

If you missed out, I hope to paint twice during the week and again on Saturday. Your help would be wonderful. You will be blessed. Here’s my plan:

Tuesday at 8:30
Wednesday at 8:30
Saturday at 8:30

Let me know when you can come help, if you can plan ahead. If you can’t figure our your schedule ahead of time, just come. Mark your calendar now for the Christmas party the last Saturday in October. That’s when we have our big packing party and fill those shoeboxes in preparation for shipping them. Come be a part a of special night.

It will take $9.00 for postage for each box we pack. We are collecting those funds now. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Scripture Writing – September 22 – Psalm 51:7-12

Georgia Barnette Mission Offering – Day 8 – Grace Point Church in Destrehan – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day8

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon who remains at North Oaks. It now appears she will be there through the weekend. Pray for Mr. Cete too. Thanks!

Baptist Press –bpnews.net

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

I know I shared some about Rev. Bill Ichter in the past. Now, he is featured on the front page of the Baptist Message. Please take time to read this article and to thank God for this wonderfully talented man of God.

Have a richly blessed day today!

Anna Lee

Shoebox Lid Painting Day

Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

~James 4:7~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still at North Oaks. Mr. Cete is staying home today to rest unless they call him to say she is ready to come home. Pray for this sweet couple.

Carol Bennett Sealey is determined to work hard and to continue to improve. Pray for her to be able to do so.

Georgia Barnette Mission Offering – Day 7 – “Here for You” – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day7

Tomorrow, Sunday, will be the day for the Pine Ridge breakfast to benefit a need in the community. Breakfast is served at 8:00 and is always abundant and delicious.

Scripture Reading and Writing – September 21 – Psalm 32: 7-11

One last reminder, we will painting shoeboxes this morning beginning at 9:00. I had another person to say they are coming. Everything is ready. Join in the fun! Put a smile in each shoebox! God calls His church to get out of the building to go and tell. Shoeboxes can be a method for us to reach out into the world!

Anna Lee

Thursday

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~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will possibly be able to return home today.

Gerogia Barnette Offering for LA – Day 5 – “Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe” – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day5

Scripture Writing – September 19 – Psalm 27: 1-6

Reminder: I have the paint, boxes, etc. ready for Saturday’s “Shoebox Painting” at 9:00 at the church. Come relax and visit with some friends. This is a “No Pressure” event.

I think we will all be in agreement that our area could greatly benefit from some rain.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

~2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV~

(We often take these blessings God sends our way without realizing they are from God. We even neglect to thank Him when we do realize He sent the blessings to us.)

Mrs. Ruby Dillon was a little better last night. Let’s pray for peace and comfort as the doctor solves the cause of her problem. She’s in room 4012B at North Oaks.

From Jan Hammond:

Darrell’s son-in-law is not doing well. The family is requesting prayers. His name is Jonathan Serigne

He is still at MDA. Thanks.

Revival at New Zion/150 Year Celebration

I heard

The services were packed Sunday.
The preaching has been very good.
FBC, Kentwood choir was singing Tuesday and Wednesday.
Services begin at 6:30 for anyone who wishes to attend.
Tonight is the last night.

Georgia Barnette Offering for LA Missions – “Mission Builders”

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day4

What does the “Painting of Shoeboxes” involve?

Painting an area the size of the top of a shoebox.
Gluing on a picture.

Who can do that?

Almost everyone
Someone who is willing (young, old, or somewhere in the middle; male or female)

See you in the fellowship hall at 9:00 Saturday morning. Everything needed will be provided. We just need to add people.

Once the boxes are painted, we will put them together. Plan to be a part of that too. You’ll be blessed!

Scripture Writing – September 18 – Psalm 16: 5-11

I know your prayers are appreciated. David and I have been on many of your prayer lists. Without your prayers, . . . I don’t want to even consider that!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Follow God’s example,

therefore, as dearly loved children.

~Ephesians 5:1 (NIV)~

Carol Bennett Sealey is working hard to regain full use of her body. I think all the years of competitive sports gives her the drive she needs to do more than the OT and PT suggest she does. She certainly wants to get better and is improving. Pray for her continued improvement.

My cousin, Scott Tolleson, who has Huntington’s Disease, had a mini stroke Sunday. Scott is in his early 60’s. He has improved since Sunday. Pray for Scott and Brenda, his wife and caregiver. They live in the Shreveport area.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon has not been feeling well because of nausea and dizziness. Mr. Cete took her to North Oaks yesterday morning. She is now in room 4012B.

Scripture Writing – September 17 – Psalm 4: 1-8

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer – Day 3

https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day3

Don’t forget about the birthday cards for Lori Rhodes. They can be mailed to her at 214 Sherwood Lane, Haughton LA, 71037. Be sure to mail your card in the next week or so.

I hope you have your calendar marked to help paint the inside lid of the shoeboxes we will be sending this year. It’s easy painting that any of you can do. Meet at the church Saturday at 9:00 A.M. You don’t have to bring anything but a warm heart and a smile. Your work will bring a smile to the face of the children every time they open their boxes.

Anna Lee

Monday

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 6:23~

Bernadette Mae Cazes

Bernadette Mae Cazes, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 74. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, William Cazes, Sr.; children, William Douglas Cazes, Jr. and wife Kimberly, Emmit Lloyd Cazes and wife Julie, Ralph Anthony Cazes and wife Heather, and Jeantile Deville and husband Buddy; grandchildren, Jessica, Blake, Tiffani, Brittani, Austin, Emmit, Jr., Macy, Mary, Ally, Brayden, Seth, Heidi, and Breanna; great-grandchildren, Blane, Jayda, Cali, Hadleigh, Henley, Jaxon, Zachary, Isabella, and Roman; siblings, Oscar Lee and wife Regina, and David Lee, Jr. and wife Toni; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Annie Mae Lee; and brother, Danny Venable. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, LA on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Seale Funeral Home on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 9 a.m. until Funeral Service at 12 p.m. Interment will follow at Killian Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Brayden Vines, Kevin Lee, Caleb Lee, Ross Lee, Rick Lee, Charles Danny Venable, Jr., Richard “Ricky” Venable, and Emmit Cazes, Jr. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

Georgia Barnette Mission Offering for Louisiana

Day 1 (Yesterday) – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/

Day 2 (Today) – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day2

Scripture Writing for September 16 – Proverbs 10:28 and 15:23

Thank-you to those who contributed to the Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home. Your items will be picked up this morning and be at the the children’s home tonight where they will be sorted, organized, and stored (probably) tomorrow.

The Two River’s WMU will meet this morning at 10:00in Hillsdale for a study of how the Georgia Barnette Offering is needed and used throughout the state.

I need some help Saturday morning at 9 A.M. at the fellowship hall. We will be painting inside the tops of the shoeboxes that will soon be packed with items for boys and girls. It is easier to do than to explain. Join me at 9 A.M. and help bring some extra joy to children who receive our shoeboxes this year. It will bring a smile every time they open their box. Please consider coming to help. Everyone who can hold a paint brush is welcome to join in Saturday.

Thank-you for reading, praying, and doing.

Anna Lee