Thursday

“Your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.”

~Matthew 6:32-33 TLB~

Pray for Mrs. Joann Travis. She has had a recent leg procedure.

Andy Taylor said he has had some problems with recent changes in his medication. Keep Andy and Betty in your prayers.

Pray for Renee Terrell who had a fall yesterday when a dog tripped her up. She has several sore areas.

Also, thank God Mrs. Carol Jean Gill is okay after a fall because of her dog that landed her in a fire ant bed that Mr. Fernie Ray had poisoned the night before. Thankfully, she had no ant bites.

Pray for the family of Mrs. Catherine Yarborough.

Mrs. Othell Williams is in Camelot Community Care and doing well. She will soon celebrate her 97th birthday.

Ronnie Byrd

Tuesday Morning: They started Ronnie on dialysis, the doctors didn’t want to wait any longer because He was starting to get an infection.

Wednesday: Ronnie is doing better, doctors may remove him off dialysis tonight. If he continues to do good, he may be going home tomorrow we hope. “Isn’t GOD GREAT”

Thank God for the great improvement Buddy and Eleanor have made.

Jennie Grace Ridgedell Frohn

September 29, 1932 – March 05, 2019

Jennie Frohn, 86, of Amite, Louisiana passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019. Jennie was born on September 29, 1932 to the late Thomas J. and Grace Hayden Ridgedell. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Tom Ridgedell, Jr., Wade Ridgedell, and C.W. Ridgedell, and two sisters, Helen Ridgedell and Evelyn Ridgedell Bennett. Jennie graduated from Amite High School. She married the love of her life, Robert Henry Frohn on January 22, 1955. They just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. They were lifelong residents of Amite, Louisiana. Because of her love of flowers, she fulfilled her dream by owning and operating Frohn’s Florist and Gifts for many years. She was a dedicated Christian lady who shared her love of God with her family and friends. Some of her favorite pastimes included being outside gardening, cooking delicious meals, and playing bridge. She is survived by her husband, Robert Frohn; sister, Jenelle Ridgedell Lawrence, Baker, LA; sister-in-law, Jill Ridgedell; one daughter, Alison Frohn Field and husband, Ricky, Amite, LA; three grandchildren; Christopher Bordelon, Hammond, LA; April Field Kemp and husband Jonathan, Hammond, LA; and Richard Henry Field and wife Kelly, Amite, LA; and three great granddaughters, Grace Kemp, Gretchen Field and Hayden Field; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, March 8, 2019 at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Louisiana from 8-11 am and religious service at 11 am conducted by her nephew, Rev. Brian Ridgedell. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read & Write the Bible Today – Ephesians 2: 8-10

Saturday night will be the day to change your clocks again. Move the time ahead or you will be late for Sunday School and church.

Operation Christmas Child items to bring to the classroom next to the choir room:

Hair brushes

Small purses

Marbles

Flashlights with batteries

Hair ornaments

Plastic soap containers

Small games and puzzles (must fit inside a shoebox)

Spoons to eat with

Small plastic cups and bowls

Clothes pins and cording for clothes lines

Small cars, trucks, and tractors

Fish hooks, bobbins, floats, and fishing line

Pot holders, plastic measuring cups, dish towels, and serving spoons

I hope you will look for some of these items as you do your regular shopping.

Have a wonderful day. Do something special to help someone today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:6-7 ESV~

From Bill Frazier

Please Pray for my Brother-In-Law Ronnie Byrd, he is McComb Hospital. He has several problems, his main problem right now, his Kidneys have shut down.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions Day Two –

ROB & LISA WARREN: THE DOMINO EFFECT

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/warren/

Read and Write the Bible Today – Serving Others, Acts 20: 32-35

Shoeboxes don’t get packed in a big way in October/November unless shopping begins early. Suggested items to look for now include small cars, small plastic animals, small stuffed animals, and small dolls. Items can be left in the classroom next to the choir. Thank-you for helping now and in the coming months. One suggestion is to make some purchases each month, not to wait until the last minute.

Don’t forget about the associational WMU meeting at Greensburg at 10 this morning.

Prayers and praying friends mean more than you know to those around you.

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

Wednesday

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy,

peace,

forbearance,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness

and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

Jason Dean‘s gall bladder surgery went well this morning. Pray for Jason as he recovers.

Becki Alford, our daughter-in-law, is probably going to have the same surgery soon. Please pray for Becki and her family.

Friday is a big day for the unspoken prayer request I have been asking for you to pray about.

Please be in prayer for the many families who have lost a loved one recently.

Also, pray for families with a lost, unsaved, family member. Pray that family member will make the decision to turn their life and their eternity over to God.

Read and Write the Bible – Deuteronomy 6: 4-9

I will be printing the Bible reading list for March and making it available tonight. If you don’t get it Wednesday night, you can get a copy Sunday.

Thank you for your many kindnesses to my family. We are very appreciative.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2~

Read and Write the Bible Today – John 15:9-13

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as he is adjusting to a change in medication.

It was good to be able to visit Mrs. Bessie Hayden for a few minutes at church Sunday. She was wearing a big smile.

Pray for those whose names have recently been on our prayer lists.

Phillip Strickland
Ferrie Gene Blackmon
Linda Callihan
Debbie Miller
Sylvester Humphrey
Annie Bell Harrell
M&M Ed Maghee
M&M “Cete” Dillon
Adrian Phillips
Bill Pope
Bryan Tate
Eric Lee
Glen Magee
Gloria Gill
Buddy & Eleanor Morris

Any day is a good day for shopping for Operation Christmas Child. What can you find on sale? Our big packing party in October will not happen unless lots of people shop and bring their items to the Sunday School room next to the choir room. Thanks for your participation again this year.

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

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

Friday

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you

with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16~

Read the Bible

Psalm 116:17-18
Psalm 118:6

Betty Annette Pope

December 05, 1950 – January 23, 2019

Betty Annette Pope, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home. She was born December 5, 1950 in Frost, LA and was 68 years of age. She was a member of Coyell Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Lonnie Pope; 2 daughters, Melissa Duffy and Shelia Granate; 3 sons, Dewayne Hano, Todd Pope, and Bryan Pope; 1 sister, Inell Ashworth; 1 brother, Glenn Watts; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Carew and Verna Watts; son, Calvin Hano; 2 sisters, Ernestine Ashworth and Rita Brown; 2 brothers, Melvin Watts and Joe Ray Watts. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Paul Taylor. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Don’t forget “Soup”er Bowl Sunday and your opportunity to help others by sharing soup of any kind. You can place your soup on the organ. This mission opportunity is a project of the Youth on Mission.

Operation Christmas Child – The suggested purchases for January at scarves, hats, and gloves. If you purchase an of these items , or any other item, you can leave them on the table in the Sunday School class next to the choir room. Thanks for helping get us off to an early start. If you are one of those people who like to give money and let someone else do the shopping, you can give to the special account for missions. Either way, thank you for helping us with this worthy project.

We will officially end the collection for the Lottie Moon Offering Sunday. Of course, it is never too late, or too early, to give to any of the mission offerings.

Jason will be flying home today and returning with his family in about three weeks. Jennie is still with us. I cannot explain all they have done/are doing, but will simply say they have been very helpful.

I’ve been keeping up with the others who are sick. Today, I just want to say there are many opportunities to help families with a member hospitalized as well as families of those who are at home.

Faith makes us want to act. Do something to encourage others to attend church, encourage the sick and their families, share memories with the homebound, etc. You’ll be blessed as you bless others.

Anna Lee

Monday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

There are a number of Kentwood folks fighting big battles today. Please say prayers for them. Ask God to help the families stick close to Him.

Read the Bible

Psalm 57:1
Psalm 57:7-9

Pray for many of our college age students who will be beginning a new semester of college or trade school.

FBC, Greensburg started their own senior adult ministry similar to “Young at Heart” at New Zion. Greensburg’s group is named “Just Older Youth – JOY” . Kentwood’s “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will meet January 22 at the Burger Basket in Oyska.

The associational WMU meeting will be a week from today at East Fork. The meeting will honor WMU ladies who passed away during 2018. The meeting will begin at 10:00, with the leadership meeting at 9:00. A covered dish meal will be enjoyed by all at meeting.

Operation Christmas Child needs can be purchased in January. The organization suggests hat, scarves. and gloves for January purchases. Of course, any items you find for a good sale price are always accepted and appreciated. Items can be brought to my Sunday School classroom, next to thee choir room, during the week or before Sunday School. Thanks for helping in 2019, just like you have done in all previous years.

The Youth on Mission will be collecting cans of soup the day of the Super Bowl. The soup will be given to the Hope Center for their pantry so they can meet emergency needs.

Thanks for supporting the ministries mentioned today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.

~Psalm 40:3~

Today, we have a prayer request for Charlsee Hawkins, a classmate at AHS. Charlsee fell yesterday morning and broke her hip. Pray with me that her recovery time will go smoothly.

Read the Bible today – “I wills….” found in Psalms.

Psalm 51:6
Psalm 51: 13-14
Psalm 52:9

Make your plans to attend the associational WMU meeting a week from next Monday, January 21st at East Fork Baptist Church. It will be the annual memorial service.

The next “Young” ladies’ birthday party will be on the 22nd at the Burger Basket, formerly Nyla’s,

Operation Christmas Child – January collections – hats, scarves, and gloves!

As I have recommended before, be a Christian encourager.

Anna Lee