Wednesday

“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

~Philippians 2:4-5 NLT~

Update on Mrs. Peggy Luce:

My mom went to doctors today. She has broken nose, but it’s in line and no surgery for that. Her eye socket is fractured and not affecting her eye. She can get her stitches out on Friday! She’s exhausted from being out all morning, but doing well! Thanks for the prayers. Please continue to pray! We love y’all! Debbie

Don’t forget the OCC Packing Party Saturday at 1 P.M. Bring a Christmas snack to share. Wear Christmas colors. It is always amazing to see how quickly we can pack a large number of boxes. If you have never done this before, give it a try, You’ll want to do it every year!

Sunday, Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit at eight o’clock. The fellowship is good, just like the food.

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

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

Scripture Writing for October 23 – John 10: 9-13

Share God’s love today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Think about the things that are good and worthy of praise.

Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.”

~Philippians 4:8 NCV~

Please pray for Mrs. Peggy Luce, formerly of this area. She fell yesterday and broke her eye socket and nose as well as getting some cuts. Her husband Dr. David Luce pastored in this area while she taught school here.

Sara Inkenbrandt Walker

June 24, 1947 – October 19, 2019

A resident of Amite and a former resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. She was born June 24, 1947 in New Orleans and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her children, Russell Walker and wife, Melinda; Judy Walker, Debbie Foster, Justin Lee, and William Carl Hayes; grandchildren, Amanda Walker, Russell Walker, II, Peyton Walker, Amy Turbeville, Bryan Knight, Shawn Walker, Josh Beddingfield, Keri Newman, Charleigh Rose Lee; great-grandchildren, Amiah Walker, Alyssee Walker, Annsley Walker, Cassie Knight, Weslynn McElwee, Thomas Turbeville, Bella Newman, Jayden Newman, Lexi Walker, Janel Walker, and Bryleigh Knight; great-great-grandson, Nathan Jones; sister, Sandy Welch. Preceded in death by her parents, Wallace “Wally” Inkenbrandt and Dorothy Connolly Inkenbrandt; husband, Reuben Lee; siblings, Wallace Inkenbrandt, II, Connie Paille, Larry Inkenbrandt, Michael Inkenbrandt, and Alan “Buddy” Inkenbrandt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, October 21, 2019. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing for October 20th – Colossians 2: 6-10

The quarterly WMU meeting will be at FBC, Kentwood Monday morning. I hope you have plans to attend.

Boys and girls from 2 – 14 will have an opportunity to complete a form/coloring sheet for the shoeboxes. Forms will be distributed this morning and can be returned tonight or Saturday at the packing party. The forms will be place in shoeboxes for children of the same age and sex. Money to help with postage is still being collected. Mark your envelope “OCC Postage”, please. Thank-you.

The shoebox packing party is Saturday at 1 P.M. We won’t be long, but it will be rewarding.

Thank-you for reading and praying today. Don’t forget about Operation Christmas Child!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

~Revelation 1:8~

Betty Taylor shared that her sister, Glenda, has continued to improve and was released from the hospital yesterday.

Carol Ann Cleveland shared that her daughter, Betty Rainey, had the shunt implanted and was doing so well she went to a regular room rather than ICU following her surgery.

Andy Taylor’s niece had a lung to collapse for the second time. She’s better, but was informed her lung will probably collapse again. Pray her her lung to improve and for the number of collapses to be fewer than the doctor expects.

Smiley Conerly had a MRI done yesterday and will get the results in about a week. Pray for him as he searches for answers.

Buddy Morris got another good report yesterday. His good reports are not what the doctor expected when Buddy was diagnosed. Thank God for the improvement Buddy has made since that first diagnosis.

Josiah Huckaby continues to improve, but is still dependent on oxygen, which means he will be hospitalized for a while. Thank God that Josiah has two caring parents who chose him knowing he would require special care. Josiah was blessed to be chosen by Job and KK!

Ladies, make plans to be at the Two River’s WMU meeting at FBC, Kentwood Monday. Leadership will meet at 9:00 before the 10:00 meeting. All ladies are invited. A covered dish meal will follow the meeting. I thank God for the ladies who stepped up and are doing an excellent job in my absence.

Scripture Writing for October 17 – 2 Corinthians 5: 11-15

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party – October 26th at 1 P.M. in the FBC, K fellowship hall.

I believe in prayer!

Anna Lee

Sunday

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)~

Scripture Writing for October 13 – Revelations 21: 3-8

Please pray for my classmate, Barbara Daniel Yerby, who lives in Amite. Barbara has double pneumonia.

Tomorrow night the Two Rivers Associational Annual Meeting will be held at Roseland. It is always interesting and you get to see your friends from other area churches. The meeting begins at 6 P.M.

Thanks to those who supported shoeboxes by providing postage. Postage is $9.00 per shoebox. If you didn’t contribute to the items inside the box, maybe you would like to provide the shipping of some boxes. Remember, each shoebox touches seven lives!

Our “shoebox” packing party will be Saturday, October 26 at 6 P.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood. You are encouraged to wear Christmas colors and to bring a Christmas snack to share with the other packers. This is an awesome experience for all who participate. I cannot tell you, but if you participate your heart will be touched.

Thanks for reading and praying today. You make a difference in many lives.

Anna Lee

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

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

Sunday

“Here’s the lesson:

Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends.

Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home . . .

If you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? . . .

You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”

~Luke 16:9, 11, 13 NLT~

Lori Rhodes and her husband, Keith, served with out youth at FBC a few years ago. Now, Lori, who is sick, will be celebrating her 50th birthday on the 29th. If you would like to wish her a happy birthday, you can send a card to her at 214 Sherwood Lane, Huaghton, LA 71037. Let’s make sure the Kentwood area is represented with cards. Please feel free to add her to your personal prayer list too.

Georgia Faye Garner Stafford

Amite, Louisiana

Oct 9, 1938 – Sep 13, 2019 (Age 80)

Georgia Faye Garner Stafford, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Baton Rouge. She was born October 9, 1938 in Kentwood and was 80 years of age. She was the owner of Stafford Accounting and Tax Service in Kentwood for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Stafford; 2 sons, Dwayne Stafford and wife, Kathy, and David Stafford and wife, Jean; 5 grandchildren, Ashlee Rae Stafford, Austin Stafford, Dawson Stafford, Caleb Stafford, and Avery Stafford; special niece, Jodi Meisner and husband, Beau, and their children, Cole, Quinn, Elizabeth, and Kade; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Stafford; parents, George and Emily Phillips Garner; four sisters, Susanna Sibley, Lola Whitehead, Dorothy Travis, and Mary Jo Mergen White; three brothers, R. Edward Garner, Phillips Garner, and Jeffie Garner. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Services conducted by Dr. Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing – September 15 – Philippians 4: 4-9

Reminders:

Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home The truck will be in Kentwood early tomorrow morning, so bring your donations in today.
The Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting will be tomorrow at Hillsdale at 10 A.M. It’ll be a great, informative meeting with Katie Huto McElveen speaking.
Today begins our Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions. I hope you will take your brochure home and use it to pray each day this week. I think it will guide you heart as you give this year.
Shoebox time is right around the corner. We will plan to work painting pictures inside each box next week. I assure you that your painting skill or lack of painting skill will not be a problem. I have an easy method for those who think they can’t paint. Meet in the fellowship hall at 9 A.M. Saturday. Bring a smile and a willing spirit. I’ll have everything else you need.

Let’s this Lord’s Day set the tone for the coming week.

Anna Lee