Saturday

“’Do not be worried and upset,’ Jesus told them.

‘Believe in God and believe also in me.’”

~John 14:1 GNT~

Pray for our friend, John Forshag of Montpelier.

John update! Surgery on his neck was successful. Bone spurs removed and discs removed and fused. Going home today! Thank you for your prayers.

John is experiencing some swelling which is causing difficulty in swallowing. Pray this doesn’t last long!!

…. his breathing is fine, he will just have to do liquids for a few more days.

Please pray for Blair Widas of Roseland. She had her gall bladder removed and will be recovering at home.

Tarra Ballard Lee said her step-dad, Allen, was burned on his head and back. He is hospitalized in Jackson. Pray for him as he has burn treatment.

Pray of Linda Bridges as she undergoes heart valve surgery on 3-6-19.

Margaret Jean Redmond

April 05, 1937 – February 20, 2019

Margaret Jean Redmond passed away on February 20, 2019. Margaret was born in Grenada, Mississippi on April 5, 1937. She was a lifelong resident of Greensburg, Louisiana. She was retired and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved classic movies and to read, cook and host holidays for her family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Franklin W. Redmond of Greensburg, Louisiana. Margaret had two sons, Frank Redmond, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana and Paul Redmond, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana. Margaret had two grandsons, Collin Redmond of Prairieville, and Matthew Redmond who preceded her in death and will embrace his grandma again in heaven. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. There will be a memorial service for her at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, Louisiana on Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 until 4:00.

Katherine “Faith” Brewer Rohner

March 25, 1939 – March 01, 2019

Katherine “Faith” Brewer Rohner, a resident of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born March 25, 1939 in Houma and was 79 years of age. She was a retired director and educator with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. She is survived by her sister, Susie Bardwell, Houston, TX; niece, Amy W. Evans and husband, Jimmy, and their children, Katie, Jamie, and Matthew of Denham Springs, La; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived by special friends, Tiny and Freddie Carter and their children, Matt, Amy, and Cindy. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Rohner; parents, Kate and Henry Brewer; sister, Janis B. Williams. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Don Lum. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph, P. O. Box 166, Clinton, LA 70722. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jimmy Mcgraw of Amite also passed away. He has fought a long, hard battle with cancer for the last three years. I will post an obituary when one is available.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American (United States and Canada) Missions. The 2019 theme is “Sending Hope”.

Read and Write the Scriptures today.

I Peter 1:12
I Peter 4: 9-10

Have a blessed day! Be a blessing to others today!

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

Thursday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

Job and K.K. Huckaby have finished the adoption process and are now the legal parents of Josiah Huckaby. Join with the family in celebrating this big step. Pray for this special couple as they care for their special son God sent to them.

Yesterday was a long day. David had labs in Hammond, a cardiologist appointment in Hammond, OT at home, and saw the liver specialist in Baton Rouge at the new Ochsner! His therapy is progressing because he can now do things like get up from a chair on his own. The cardiologist gave David a good report. The EKG was good and medication was adjusted. The liver specialist gave us more information about cirrhosis, adjusted his medication, and added a new medication. Please keep us in your prayers.

Bible Reading Plan – Romans 5:1-8

Reminders

Blood drive at FBC, Kentwood Sunday. Contact the church office to sign up.
Ladies’ breakfast and speaker Sunday morning at FBC, Kentwood.
Breakfast benefit Sunday morning at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church at 8 A.M.
“Young” Ladies Birthday Party at the Burger Basket Tuesday at 11 A.M.
Associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg on Monday March 4th at 10 A.M. Plan to attend to learn about the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American missions.

We have many people in our community that need our prayers for various reasons. Please pray for them in general or by name if you are aware of specific needs.

Anna Lee

Monday

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

~1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV)~

Jule W. Wascom

August 22, 1931 – February 10, 2019

A resident of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born August 22, 1931 in Greensburg and was 87 years of age. He was a retired Bridge Supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and served as a Sheriff’s Deputy for 56 years with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his 3 sons, Jule Charles Wascom and wife, Dottie, Tom Ed Wasom and wife, Anita, and Ricky Wascom and wife, Glenda; grandchildren, Scotty, Robby, Bobby, Jaime, Ryan, and Rusty; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Imogene Wascom. Preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Dean Alford Wascom; parents, Thomas and Mollie Travis Wascom. Graveside Services will be held at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, at 10:00AM on Monday, February 11, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Pallbearers will be Scotty, Robby, Bobby, Ryan, and Rusty Wascom and Colby Causey. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The Youth on Mission Class has been learning how to tell others about Jesus. Bible storying is one of our current efforts. We have learned about the crippled man who was brought to Jesus for healing. Our next lesson will be on the creation. Send your youth to learn with us. We meet Sunday evenings at 5 P.M.

Read (& Write) the Bible Today – I John 4: 17-21

A new week means a new opportunity to tell others about Jesus.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Love your enemies!

Do good to those who hate you.

Bless those who curse you.

Pray for those who hurt you.

If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also.

If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.”

~Luke 6:27-29 NLT~

The Brave Sometimes Wander Too Far Alone!

New Update on David – I guess David got too confident with the improvement in mobility he made last week. While I was in the laundry room and Jennie was in the cabin, David left the den and went to the bathroom using in cane. He leaned the cane on the counter, but it slipped. He stooped to pick it up, did not hold on to anything, and landed on his back. He called me, so I went to the den expecting to find him.

He was on his back in the bathroom and had a bleed on the back of the head, so we got him up, into the car, and went to the ER in Greensburg. Thankfully, testing showed he was okay.

Today, we are still thankful for the improved mobility he achieved through the PT and OT. We do wish he was more careful though. God watches out for us sometimes when we make poor choices. David is not even sore today!

Bible Reading/Writing for Feb. 10 – I John 4: 13-16

Janet Vinet

February 03, 1938 – February 07, 2019

A resident of Amite, LA , passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Amite, LA. She was born February 3, 1938 in Thibodaux, LA and was 87 years of age. She is survived by 3 sisters, Marlyn, Linda (Ron), and Darlene; 1 brother, John; nieces and nephews, Kayo, Jr. (Erin), Kim (Eric), Desiree (Troy) and Louis (Donna);Preceded in death by her parents, Allen James Vinet and Eunice Lena Szush Vinet;
Graveside Services will be held at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, LA at 11am on Monday February 11, 2019 . McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Several area churches now broadcast live worship services. You can find FBC, Kentwood’s service at 10:30 on Kentwood, First Baptist Church. This is a convenience for those who are homebound, an opportunity to watch a service from a different church, and a way to share the ministry of FBC, Kentwood with others. One neat thing about this is you can watch live or any time later when you have the opportunity.

The Youth on Mission group will meet at 5 P.M. today in the missions room. Thanks to all who helped them with their mission project by bringing soup which was given to the Hope Center in Roseland.

Be the church when you leave your church today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28~

Read & Write the Bible – I Corinthians 13:1-7

One of my favorites passages in the Bible!

The soup that was collected at church has been removed and will be delivered this week by a friend. Thanks for bringing the soup to help meet needs people have.

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

After you read the article about Ray City, GA, pray for God to show you, me, and others how we can work for the Lord in Kentwood.

David and I have been on the receiving end of lots of love, prayers, cards, visits, etc. I want to thank you and tell you how much it means to us. So many of our conversations lately has been focused on you and how you have touched our lives. We have been blessed abundantly! God has worked though you in so many ways!

Anna Lee

Monday

Turn from evil and do good;

seek peace and pursue it.

~Psalm 34:14~

Read & Write the Bible – Romans 13: 8-10

Thank-you to those who brought soup for Hope Center. I know it will be put to good use.

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

Continue to pray for those from our area who are homebound or hospitalized and for those who lost a loved one recently.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the LORD forever”

~Psalm 23:6 NLT~

How many songs can you relate to this Scripture?

Read & write the Bible – Romans 12:9-16

Bring your cans of soup to FBC, Kentwood. They will be given to Hope Center to help those in need.

This is the Lord’s Day! Don’t exclude Him!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9~

Read & Write the Bible Today – Luke 6:27-36

Yesterday, David saw a doctor who changed some of his medications because of problems David was experiencing. Next week, we will have doctor appointments on three or four days. Looking at that with a positive attitude, the different doctors get to evaluate him multiple times next week. Another good thing, is that some of these appointments are in Hammond, not Baton Rouge. David has been recommended for home health. It’s in the paperwork approval stage. Thanks for your continued prayers.

Bernice Martin Travis

March 24, 1926 – January 31, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, LA. She was born March 24, 1926 in St. Helena, LA and was 92 years of age. She was a retired LPN from LA War Veterans Home in Jackson, LA and also a retired dairy farmer. She is survived by 2 daughters, Faye Marcus and David, and Kathy Travis; Kim Richard and Ken; 1 son, Alan Travis and Avonia; 1 sister, Frances Robbins and Ronnie; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Wilson Claude Travis; sister, Belle Felker; parents, Preston and Laura Martin. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 9:00 a.m until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The Youth on Mission are collecting soup for the Hope Center. “Soup”er Bowl Sunday is the deadline.

Operation Christmas Child – The suggested items to purchase during February are accessories (watches, jewelry, hair ornaments. sunglasses, etc.)

We have many families with sicknesses and deaths. Please keep them in your thoughts, prayers, and actions this week.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body.

We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.”

~Romans 12:4-5 NLT~

Updates:

Brandon McElveen had five bypasses. He is in his mid-40″s. Thank God for the successful surgery.
Andy Taylor‘s cataract surgery went well. Pray for Andy and Betty as he recovers,
Eleanor Morris continues to improve on walking on her new hip. Thank God for allowing her to have this surgery.
David had a long day yesterday in Baton Rouge including visiting in the High Grove Ochsner that just opened. We were thankful to have Jennie with us and driving. David was able to get his Procrit shot even thought his number was 10.1 because the number was “trending downward”. Pray for David’s energy level and strength to increase.

Sandra K. Smith (Bro. Danny Smith’s sister=in-law)

1950 – 2019

Sandra K Smith, 68, of Lacombe died Friday January 25, 2019 at Lacombe Nursing home. Sandra was born February 2, 1950 in Hicksville, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Bill (and Joyce) Albertson and the late Beverly Fiig Burt. Sandra was an avid member of the Lions Club. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Leon (Buck) Smith. She is survived by her son Scott Smith and his wife Kelley Smith. She is survived by her siblings Charles Albertson Sr. Butler, IN; Joana and Neil Bonecutter of Edgerton, OH; Sarah and David Clark of Hicksville, OH; Martha and Kim Elson of Hamilton, IN; and Mary and Tim Algire of Montpelier, OH. She has four grandchildren Tyler Welch of Slidell; Blaine Welch of Slidell; Ryan Welch of Slidell; and Emma Welch of Slidell. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents and two siblings. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Lions Club of Mandeville, 720 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 40448. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, LA in charge of arrangements. To view and sign the family guest book please visit WWW.bagnellfuneralhome.com.

Read the Bible

Psalm 119: 116, 117. 145, & 146.
If you have not received your February Bible reading guide, you can get one at FBC, Kentwood.

Bring cans of soup for “Soup”er Bowl Sunday. They will be given to the Hope Center. Help the Youth on Mission help others.

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

Stay alert to the weather situation. Be alert and available to help others.

Anna Lee