Thursday

“It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.”

~Ephesians 1:11 (The Message)~

Please pray for Bill Pope of Amite. He has been taken from Hood Memorial to North Oaks.

Please continue to pray for Buddy and Eleanor Morris. They are “handing in there” with lots of medical appointments for Buddy.

Mrs. Mickey Cade had another surgery on her ankle to remove a plate. Let’s pray that as she recovers. she will have an improved ankle.

Please continue to pray for Barbara Daniels Yerby. It will be 3-5 days before the success of her treatment can be determined. I know she and her family are most appreciative of your prayers.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 24

Isaiah 43:14-45:10
Ephesians 3:1-21
Psalm 68:1-18
Proverbs 24:1-2

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

This is a good source of Christian news and is published five days a week.

Ronald Lewis Alford

Ronald Lewis Alford, 85, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Tangipahoa Parish and longtime resident of Denham Springs, LA. He served his community and retired as Captain from Baton Rouge City Police Department. He then served his state through the Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals and attended the Law Enforcement School of LSU, the University of Colorado and eventually graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA serving his country through as a Criminal Investigator. Over the years he received many honors including Lawman of the Year. He was a member of the Baptist faith, attending Lanier Baptist Church with his family for many years and also helped build several Baptist churches. Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lillian Jo Ann Alford; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald James “Jimmy” Alford (Cherryl), and Gary Glynn Alford (Jana); grandchildren, Kelli Alford (Bo), Amber Bermudez (Danel), Lindsey McClure (Thomas), Adam Alford (Brandy), and Chad Alford (Andrea); 8 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.W. Alford and Mae Bennett Alford; and siblings, Wendell Alford, Alton “Bob” Alford, Carl Alford, and Carol Jean Bridges. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Friday, September 25, from 12 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.

Today, let’s pray for the 5-9 year old boys who will be receiving “shoeboxes” this year. What a good age in which to learn about Jesus and to make a decision to follow him for a lifetime! Remember to pray for the family too. Many family members are led to the Lord because of a child this age who has an opportunity to learn and then share the Good News!

There are many ways to be used by the Lord. Today might be a good take to cook or bake something to share.

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

Wednesday

For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 6:23~

The Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief kitchen team that cooks for other volunteers needs some help. Contact Bro. Stan Statham in Franklinton or Bro. Gibby McMillan to volunteer for any length of time.

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

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 16

Isaiah 22:1-24:23
Galatians 2:17-3:9
Psalm 60:1-12
Proverbs 23:15-16

Please continue to pray for those being impacted by Hurricane Sally and those still dealing with a new way of life/living since Hurricane Laura. As thankful as we are that these storms did not hit our area, we still have to realize they hit another area. Consider what you can do to help these people in a time of need.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Day 4 – “The Right Time to Plant”

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

Two obituaries – I taught all four of the Williams children at school and both of the Lea girls piano lessons. There have been many deaths lately.

Clyde Gerald “Jerry” Williams

February 24, 1943 – September 14, 2020

Clyde Gerald “Jerry” Williams passed from this world peacefully on September 14, 2020 at his home in Culpeper, VA. He was born February 24, 1943 in Independence, Louisiana and was 77 years old. Jerry married Faye (Jenkins) on June 21, 1963 and together they raised four children, Jerri Faye, Lee, Terri, & Len. He spent many years in Louisiana where he worked as a barber, carpenter, and dairy farmer. He moved his family to Virginia in 1987 where he lived until his death.

During his brief battle with cancer, many dear friends traveled thousands of miles to see him, which brought him and his family great comfort.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Faye Williams (Jenkins), Culpeper, VA; 2 daughters, Jerri Faye Pevey (Dennis) and Terri McClure (Steven); 2 sons, Lee Williams (Jill) and Len Williams (Jamie); grandchildren D.J. Pevey, Emily Pevey Haase (Tony), Wyatt Carroll, Garrett Carroll, Sydney Williams, Lydia Pevey, Margaret Williams, Ruby Williams, Clayton Williams, Audrey Williams, and Ila Williams; great grandchildren Ryleigh, A.J. & Elijah Haase. Jerry also leaves behind a special cousin, Melanie Patterson (Bankston) who remained by his side and provided support to his family throughout his brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Elmus Williams and Clara Eva Brashears (Bankston), his brother, James Robert Williams, and an infant son.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

I understand that Rod Lea also passed away. I’ll post his obituary when one becomes available.

I’ll share the link to Prayer Meeting at FBC, Kentwood on my FB page just before 6 P.M. tonight.

Don’t forget that the pick-up for the Fall Food Round-Up is coming. Get your donations to the church by Sunday. Call the church office for a list of the most needed items.

If you want to contact me, just click on the word “Contact” at the top right of this page. I love to hear from you. It is also a good way to add information to TPL, but does not automatically post when you write.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all of our troubles seem like nothing.”

~2 Corinthians 4:17 (CEV)~

Jason Dean shared his good news: He is no longer connected to the oxygen tank he has used lately. Thank God for this step Jason was able to make.

Reminder: The memorial service for Martha Griffith will be this morning at FBC, Kentwood. Visitation will begin at 11:00 with the service at 11:30.

Blake Welton Brumfield

January 07, 1994 – September 09, 2020

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 12

Isaiah 10:1-11:16
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Psalm 56:1-13
Proverbs 23:6-8

You have one more week to contribute to the “Fall Food Round-Up” for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Contact the church to learn of the “most needed” items this year. You can leave your donations at the church this week during office hours or on Sunday.

Disaster relief items can still be sent with our teams. We will have teams leaving from our area to help in other areas of our state. Contact Bro. Stan’s office in Franklinton to learn of the current needs. The church can provide the phone number if you need it. Reading articles in the Louisiana Baptist Message will help you to learn what has already been done and what you can help to do. https://baptistmessage.com/

Tomorrow, we begin the annual Week of Prayer for Baptist mission work in Louisiana. The 2020 theme is “The Right Time”. If you attend services in person, you will receive a brochure that will guide you this week. If you are an online worshipper, I will provide you with information to read and pray about. Gifts can be given, at you convenience, in the coming weeks.

Thanks to all who have contributed to the items that will be packed next month. You are greatly appreciated! The “Shoeboxes” will be delivered to countries all around the world because of you! Special thanks to the individuals and classes who have gone “Above and Beyond” this year!

The time to consider funds for shipping “Shoeboxes” for Operation Christmas Child is fast approaching. Remember, it costs $9.00 per box for shipping and for providing 12 weeks of “Sunday School” type lessons for the older children so they will understand who Jesus is and why they need to trust Him. My reminder to you is that “Each box has been shown to impact an average of seven people for Jesus”. How much is that really worth? Please consider this when you give.

I’m thankful for all your support for Operation Christmas Child this year !

Anna Lee

Isaiah 10:1-11:16
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Psalm 56:1-13
Proverbs 23:6-8

Lord’s Day

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’‘

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”

~Revelation 7:17~

Today, I will begin with two more obituaries.

Susan Renee Stringer

October 07, 1957 – September 03, 2020

It is with sadness that the family of Susan Renee Stringer announce the unexpected passing of their dear daughter and sister. While her health failed suddenly, we have the gift of knowing that she is playing the piano and laughing joyously with her earthy father in her place in heaven. Her foundation in life was her faith so we celebrate her journey and her eternal life of pure joy in Heaven. She was a daughter, a sister, and a niece and cousin. She is survived in death by her Mother Louise Smith Stringer, her sister and brother-in law Kim and Michael Baylis, her sister and fiancé Missy Stringer and Gary Blades as well as many beloved cousins and an Aunt Peggy Chaney and Uncle Allen Hicks. She was preceded in death by her father Dr. L.E. Stringer, and both sets of grandparents.

Susan was born in Regensburg, Germany while her father was a pilot in the military and resided in Baton Rouge Louisiana at the time of her death. She was 62 years old. Susan was a part of her community and was loved by everyone she met and her generosity was limitless. She always had time for everyone, and never failed to befriend and help others in need and make them feel special.

Susan was a concert pianist and her music was used to serve God as well as reach the hearts of others and share love and pure happiness through her beautiful melodies and masterful renditions of all types of music. She played many venues but also volunteered and played for Nursing Homes around the holidays and during Covid-19 she played outside in her neighborhood bringing joy during the lockdowns and assuring people did not feel alone or miss the beauty of live music.

Susan also was an avid animal lover and was active in PAWS and other pet adoption programs. She fostered dogs until they were adopted and had seven foster dogs at her passing. She never tired of loving and caring for her four legged children and celebrated the personalities of each. Susan never turned away a pup or dog in need.

She was gifted in so many ways and worked with hospice serving those at their most vulnerable moments and had a gentleness and grace that drew others to her. She reached out to all and did everything with excellence accompanied by humility.

Susan will be dearly missed by all who knew her but she would want everyone to know that she was more than prepared and eager to meet her Lord and Savior. She had run her race and was prepared to receive her reward of eternal celebration. A private family celebration service will be held and we ask only for prayers and pleasant remembrances.

(The last time I remember seeing her, she was in high school. When I don’t see students after high school, I think of them as still being that age. Thankfully, the obituary gave me lots of updated information.)

Eloise Ruth Hornsby Wales

January 07, 1931 – September 05, 2020

Eloise was born January 7, 1931 in Grangeville, LA to Ernest and Gladys Wiggins Hornsby. She departed this life on September 5, 2020 in Amite, LA at 89 years old. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg, LA. She was a faithful servant to her church family and community. She was very well known for her famous pots of chicken and dumplings and long lemon cake. It was a great blessing to her to see people enjoy her cooking. Eloise is survived by her daughters, Deborah Lynn McElroy, Lafayette, LA, and Sherry Estes (Vince), Kentwood, LA; her 9 grandchildren, Scott McElroy, Stephen McElroy, T. J. Chandler, Joseph Brabham (Mallory), Adam Chandler (Riley), Monica Estes, Beth Chandler, Roseanne Needham, and Bryson Lee. She had 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Theresa and Lucy Hornsby. Eloise is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dowling “Nookie” Wales; her parents; 3 brothers, Eugene, Lawrence, and Bobby Hornsby; and a sister-in-law, Arvie Hornsby. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Shawn Ostoj. Interment Wales Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 6

Song of Solomon 1:1- 4:16
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
Psalm 50:1-23
Proverbs 22;22-23

Fall Food Round-Up

You only have two more weeks to take your donations to the church so the truck from the home can pick the items up early on the 21st.

It’s been six months since the Covid-19 quarantine started. I never dreamed Covid-19 would change our world in such a big way! One of the biggest ways for us is not going to church regularly. Watching on my computer screen gets me the message, but it surely is not the same. One day….

Anna Lee

Thursday

“He knows the way that I take;

when he has tested me,

I will come forth as gold.”

~Job 23:10 (NIV)~

Brant Covington, after two years of treatment, is now cancer free. Thank God for his good report.

Sheryl Andrus Carnegie also got the same report at MD Anderson last week. Join her in thanking God for a good report.

Frances Lupo Durio sees a surgeon the middle on this month to set a date for her cancer surgery. Please join in as we pray for her.

Timothy Austin Alford

August 20, 1976 – August 28, 2020

Timothy Austin Alford passed away Friday afternoon the 28th of August 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana following a brief illness. Timothy was born August 20, 1976 in Zachary, Louisiana. He was 44 years old.

Timothy was a devoted family man, father of three and stepfather to one. He was a man who made friends wherever he went.

Timothy worked his early career in the carnival amusements industry before transitioning into commercial trucking, traveling North America delivering the goods that make our world go round. Always a hard worker, Timothy made sure his final load was delivered near Fort Wayne before going to the hospital.

He is survived by his children, Sarah Alford, Ryan Alford, Lauren Alford; step son, Hunter Meldahl; father, Dallas Alford; twin sister, Amanda Dorsa and husband, Matthew; brother Houston Alford and wife, Jessica (Katie); brother, Charles Alford and wife, Pamela; sister, Deann Alford Landers and husband, Doug; nieces and nephews, Casey Alford-Weaver, Carson Weaver, Camryn Dorsa, Cayli Dorsa, Madalynne Hughes, Dustin Alford, Heather Alford, and James Landers.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlsee’ Hawkins; grandparents, Charlie James and Lydia Hawkins and Homer and Hazel Alford; infant sister, Sybrina Seymour; infant brother, Marshal Daniel Alford.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kay Bronstad Hughes

November 10, 1940 – September 01, 2020

Kay Bronstad Hughes died peacefully of Alzheimer’s at 1:35pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the age of 79 in her home in Husser, Louisiana. Kay was born in Fort Worth Texas to Polly McCollum and Byron Bronstad of Kilgore, Texas and met Patrick Hughes of Natchez, Mississippi at Virginia Military Institute while a student at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, and they married in 1960 at Denton Texas. They then lived in Germany, the Panama Canal Zone, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and many other military locations for 20 years, until his retirement as Lt. Colonel in 1981. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Polly McCollum McGee Reeder; Father, Byron Bronstad; sister, Margaret McGee; and brother, Robert McGee. Kay is survived by her husband, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Patrick R. Hughes of Husser, LA; her three daughters, Teresa Buchanan of New Orleans, Deborah Conway of Waxhaw, NC, Carolyn Sheffield of Porter (Houston), TX; son, Ray Scott Hughes of Clinton, MS; sister- in-law, Suzanna Reeder of Port Aransas, TX; nephew, Bobbie McGee; niece, Leslie (Missy) Brown; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Kay was a devout Christian and a gifted achiever, mother, leader and businesswoman. She excelled from her youth as Homecoming Queen and National Honor Society member at Kilgore High School; to Officers’ Wives club leader in Schwaebish Gmuend Germany, to head of the Army Community Service in Ft. Campbell. She also received St. Barbara’s Medal for Ft. Sill Oklahoma. She served as the church secretary in Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone. Upon her husband’s retirement in 1981, she became a MaryKay Cosmetics Sales Director in Baton Rouge, LA, and worked for 33 years earning innumerable sales awards, trophies, the Miss Go Give award and several pink Cadillacs and other vehicles. She was loved and honored by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 4pm to 5pm on Monday, September 7, 2020 with funeral services beginning at 5pm. Interment and a final service will follow later at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Virginia. Memorial gifts may be made to any Alzheimer’s research organization.
…OUR HOMECOMING QUEEN, HAS GONE HOME…

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 3

Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7
Psalm 47:1-9
Proverbs 22:16

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

Kenosha, Wis. churches
Disaster Relief in LA
Medical Care in Indonesia
etc.

I was asked yesterday to give some idea of what we need/could use in the “shoeboxes”. It’s wonderful to hear someone saying they want to make purchases and to request some guidance in shopping, even requesting a list here today. I am so excited!

3″ balls suitable for boys or girls – 50
coloring books – 100
Mardi Gras beads – whatever amount you have available
Punch balloons – 50
Beach balls, not inflated – 50

Your help in packing shoeboxes is greatly appreciated! Think of the children when they open the shoeboxes! What a blessing each item is to them!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Brothers and sisters,

be patient until the Lord comes again.

See how farmers

wait for their precious crops to grow.

They wait patiently

for fall and spring rains.

You, too, must be patient.

Don’t give up hope.

The Lord will soon be here.”

~James 5:7-8 (GW)~

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 1

1 Job 40:1-42:17
2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Psalm 45:1-17
Proverbs 22:14

Please continue to pray for the many families with troubles of various kinds. Pray for the many families who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Some of the Baptist Press articles this week

Hope in things we’ll never see – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-hope-in-things-well-never-see/
‘Crossing over’ after Katrina – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-crossing-over-after-katrina/
1 pastor dead, Cameron remains flooded, many churches damaged by Laura – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/1-pastor-dead-cameron-remains-flooded-many-churches-damaged-by-laura/
Southern Baptists serve meals, clear debris in aftermath of Hurricane Laura – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/southern-baptists-serve-meals-clear-debris-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-laura/
Grant helps NOBTS meet COVID guidelines – https://www.nobts.edu/news/articles/2020/BCMGrant2020.html

I hope you found something that was interesting in these Baptist Press articles. Prayer (and often action) is appropriate after reading each one.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“He heals the brokenhearted

and binds up their wounds.”

~Psalm 147:3~

First Baptist Church, Kentwood is accepting donations of food for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. The pick-up date is September 21.

Most Needed Items:

- - Bottled juice
  - Children’s cereals
  - Cleaning supplies
  - Cooking oil
  - Dishwasher detergent
  - Freezer bags
  - Canned fruit
  - Kool-Aid
  - Laundry detergent
  - Paper towels
  - Salad dressings

Operation Christmas Child items can be left at the church Monday – Friday.

3″ balls (3/bag at Dollar Tree)
$1.00 flashlights (Walmart)
AA batteries (Walmart)
Checkers with foldable plastic mat (Dollar Tree)

Please continue to pray for everyone with Covid-19 virus. Wear your mask as practice social distancing. Thank God for those who do that and have been doing so. Let’s prevent as many cases as possible.

Mark Jones

October 18, 1967 – August 13, 2020

Mark Jones, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born October 18, 1967 in Hammond, LA and was 52 years of age. He is survived by 2 daughters, Christine Smith and husband Cody and Mikki Jones; grandchildren, Peyton Smith and Cameron Smith; mother, Frances Jones; brother, Jeff Jones and wife, Tammy; nephew, J.J. Jones. Preceded in death by Johnny L. Jones. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Funeral Services at 11:30AM on Monday, August 17, 2020. Services conducted by Father Howard Adkins. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Johnnie Marion McKenzie

January 03, 1940 – August 13, 2020

Johnnie Marion McKenzie

Graveside services for Johnnie Marion McKenzie , 80, of Tylertown, Msississippi will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Union Church Cemetery in Tylertown with Rev. Doug Lee and Rev. Ron Jordan officiating.

Mr. McKenzie passed away in Brookhaven, Mississippi on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born January 3, 1940 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Sarah Thornton and Clark McKenzie. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter Amanda Mathis and his great-grandson Caleb Mathis.

He enjoyed watching baseball, old movies, hunting, target practicing and spending time with his family. Mr. McKenzie was a member of Union Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and as part of the Baptist Brotherhood. He served as a volunteer Civil Defense Director and as Walthall County Justice Court Judge for many years. Mr. McKenzie retired as Sergeantfrom the Army National Guard and also woked as a timber cruiser for Monticello Forestry company for many years.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years Frances McKenzie; son Gary Marion McKenzie and his wife Sylvia McKenzie; daughters Becky Dickerson and her husband Tim Dickerson, Cindy Smith and her husband Chad Smith, Christy Yarborough and her husband Chad Yarborough; grandchildren Jason McKenzie, Ashley Greene and her husband Travis Greene, Stephanie Harper, Johnny McKenzie and his girlfriend Becca Gaudet, Craig Dickerson and his wife Alex Dickerson, Corey Dickerson and his wife Beth Anne Dickerson, Heather Coker and her husband Tyler Coker, Brayden Smith, Caleb Yarborough and his fiance’ Elleana Smith, Caylee Grace Davis and her husband Zane Davis, and Caden Yarborough; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, sister Virginia Sauls; brothers Henry Earl McKenzie and his wife Ginn McKenzie, Jimmy Thornton and his wife Katie Thornton, Dewayne Thornton and his wife Debbie Thornton, Harold Thornton and his wife Susan Thornton, James Thornton and his wife Jeri Thornton; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers are Johnny McKenzie, Craig Dickerson, Corey Dickerson, Caleb Yarborough, Caden Yarborough, Zane Davis, and Tyler Coker.

Honorary pallbearers are Lucas Thornton, Mark Brumfield, and Tim Dickerson along with the deacons of Union Baptist Church.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 15

Nehemiah 9:22-10:39
1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13
Psalm 34:1-10
Proverbs 21;13

Reminder: Due to Covid-19, FBC, Kentwood will provide online services only tomorrow. You can find them on Facebook and You-tube at 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.

Coming soon – Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions (Georgia Barnette)

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“It is wonderful to be grateful and to sing your praises, LORD Most High!

It is wonderful each morning to tell about your love and at night to announce how faithful you are.”

Psalm 92:1-2 (CEV)

Our God gives second chances!

Please begin praying for Caleb Estay. He will be having a lump on this neck checked Tuesday. Pray all goes well.

Please pray for the family of Coach Dickie Meeks. I taught with him at OFA. His students thought the moon of him. He became well know for winning teams and influencing lives in the right direction. He passed away due to cancer. His services will be Saturday in Longview, TX.

Read the. Bible in 2020 – August 5

Ezra 1:1-2:70 1
Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Psalm 27:7-14
Proverbs 20:22-23

This morning I was blessed with a message from someone who is quarantined, but still wanting to help with Operation Christmas Child. He asked for a suggestion about something he can order online. This virus cannot stop the generosity of God’s people!

The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will be in Kentwood on September 21st to pick up our donations for their pantry. They only ask for this help once a year. Below is a list of the items they need the most this year:

Bottled Juices
Cleansing Supplies (Disinfectants)
Cooking Oil
Dishwasher Detergent
Freezer Bags
Fruit (Canned)
Kool-Aid
Laundry Detergent
Paper Towels
Salad Dressings

Your items can be left at the church any time in the next few weeks.

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

Find ways to be helpful/encouraging despite the virus!

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

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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