So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:

‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.

~Zechariah 4:6~

My sister’s surgery went well. She’s home and ready to heal. Please continue to pray for Julie Smith Eudy.

Please continue to pray for Kristi Alford, Chuck Brister and Donald Alford. Pray also for their families.

Terry Gray Voight

September 22, 1934 – January 27, 2020

“Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Matthew 25:21

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home. She was born September 22, 1934 in Amite, LA and was 85 years of age. She retired fom the State of Louisiana after 33 years and performed volunteer work after retirement. She won numerous awards for her volunteer service and was an advocate for child literacy in our community, parish, and state and was a former Girl Scout leader and 4-H leader. She is survived by son, Weston Voight of Amite; daughter, Kimberly Pinion and husband, Jeffery, of Amite; grandchildren, Brandon Voight and wife, Lauren, Crystal Alexander and husband, Wendell, Todd Voight and wife, Georgette, Whitney Guitrau and husband, Dustin, Jaci Dinger and husband, Marion; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Lee Gray and wife, Patsy; sister, Vera Brennan and husband, Paul, of Kingston, NY; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis Voight; mother, Norma L. Davis; father, Henry Gray; daughter-in-law, Catherine “Lalou” Voight; grandson, Stephen L. Voight; sister, Mary Ellen Davis; 2 brothers, Bert and Jack Gray; step-parents, Ernest Davis and Pat Gray; in laws, C.Y. and Aurie Belle Voight. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Paul Brennan. Interment Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite, LA. Special thanks to Modern Hospice, Runekia Bran and Natasha Barnes. In lieu of flowers donations may be made CYE c/o Justin Simmons, P.O. Box 411 Glenmora, LA 71433. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 29

Exodus 8:1-9:35
Matthew 19:13-30
Psalm 24:1-10
Proverbs 6:1-5

We had a number of items turned in at church Sunday for Operation Christmas Child. They have all been opened and grouped for shoeboxes. Lots of love is going into the shoeboxes. David and I are dedicated to/addicted to shopping, organizing, and packing for them.

I love to tell about shoeboxes and do “shoebox show and tell”. Pray with me as I consider how to best spread the word about the shoebox ministry.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.”

~Romans 14:12 NIV~

Julie, my sister, did well with surgery. She stayed overnight and will be going home today. Please continue to pray for her as she recovers.

Donald, David’s brother, and family will meet with an oncologist today and learn about upcoming treatment.

David‘s blood level was 9.7 yesterday. We were thrilled for his improvement. After getting his Procrit injection, he was given saline. David is amazing everyone when they see him walking without a walker or a cane. He is so much stronger and very careful. Thank-you for your many prayers for him.

Smiley Conerly had his first treatment in Hattiesburg yesterday. Please continue to pray for him and Carol Jean.

Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon. They have fared well during the winter months. The cardiologist doesn’t need to see them for the next three months. They are amazing!

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 28

Exodus 5:22-7:25
Matthew 18:21-19:12
Psalm 23:1-6
Proverbs 5:22-23

If you have any requests or updates to share, please click “connect” and write me a message.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Trust in your money and down you go!

Trust in God and flourish as a tree!”

~Proverbs 11:28 TLB~

Julie Smith Eudy, my sister, is having surgery midmorning today at Ochsner on Jefferson. Please pray for her today and during her recover during the coming weeks.

Pray request sent by Lois Pittman: Donna Manning & Kelsey Schillings

Donna is my niece, lives in Mt.Hermon,she has health problems,Kelsey has been in Tulane since last Sun.,she is on a feeding tube right now ,please put them both on the prayer link,thank you,she also lives inMt.Hermon

Operation Christmas Child – We are almost at the end of our first month of church-wide collection by Sunday School classes for OCC. FBC, Kentwood has continued to prove how generous they are when it comes to missions. Thanks to the OCC team of Frank Fowler, Beth Lee, and Wanda Smith for helping to get the message out to the classes. Looking ahead, what a joy it will be for many children to open the shoeboxes that you helped send at the end of this year. Thank you for your love for missions.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 27

Exodus 4:1-5:21
Matthew 18:1-20
Psalm 22:19-31
Proverbs 5:15-21

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

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

If you have some time to dedicate to working on OCC, please let me know. You can even get a friend or two to come with you. Come learn what goes on “behind the scenes” and receive a great blessing as you work and consider all the hands that help to get our boxes to the children each year.

Anna Lee

Friday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak

~Isaiah 40:29~

David’s brother, Donald, and his family need additional prayers. They will be greatly appreciated.

Leon Marcus

October 23, 1950 – January 22, 2020

Leon Marcus, Jr., 69, of Independence, LA, passed from this life on January 22, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1950, in Independence, LA, to Leon and Dorothy Marcus. He was a member of Arcola First Baptist Church; served his country in the US Air Force; enjoyed spreading God’s love, and was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather.

Proceeding him in death was his father, sister, and Grandbaby Bigner.

Survivors are his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Jo Marcus; his mother, Dorothy Marcus; his son, Chris (Janel); daughters, Sandra (Gary Bigner), Amanda (Andy); brother, David Marcus (Faye); sisters, Ida (Abe Kyzar), Patricia (Richard Dickerson); grandchildren Makenna, Taylor, Gary, Jamie, Brayden; great granddaughter, Jaedyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Arcola First Baptist Church in Arcola, LA, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM with burial following in the Arcola First Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leon Marcus’ name may be made to: Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 24

Genesis 48:1-49:33
Matthew 15:29-16:12
Psalm 20:1-9
Proverbs 4:20-27

What this day has in store for us today, we do not know. A more important question is “What do we have planned for this day?” Let’s make this day count!

Anna Lee

Thursday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

Update on Irene Lascaro from Linda Hendry

Irene broke her hip for the third time. It is broken in two places. The miracle is that she does not have to have surgery. Just extensive rehab, Already up walking. Thank you for the prayers.

Christian Ratliff is home. Pray for him and his family as they make adjustments at home. Thank God for his good care at the hospital and for all those who have helped the family while Christian was hospitalized in Baton Rouge.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 21, for mistake I made yesterday.

Genesis 42:18-43:34
Matthew 13:47-14:12
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 4:7-10

January Bible Study at New Zion was wonderful. We attended all four nights and heard the introduction at FBC,K last Wednesday. Bro. Darrell did a great job and managed to get people involved in discussions at each table. We loved seeing our New Zion friends and spending the time with them studying God’s Word.

Baptist Press –http://www.bpnews.net/

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit Sunday morning at 8 A.M. The food and fellowship is always good. The cause is worthy.

Please continue to pray for those who have been on our prayer list lately and for those I did not list too.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11~

Update on Smiley Conerly: Port this week and treatment begins next week.

My classmate, Georgia, is with her husband, Joe, at the hospital in Hammond. He is having seizures and kidney issues. Please say a prayer for Joe and Georgia.

David’s brother-in-law, Bonnie’s husband, Harold Newman, passed away in Bay Saint Louis. The services for him will be February 1 at McKneely’s in Hammond.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 22

2 Genesis 44:1-45:28
Matthew 14:13-36
Psalm 18:37-50
Proverbs 4:11-13

Julie and I have made over 400 washcloths for OCC. I also have fifty more marble bags to add to our stash. David and I will continue to work in the OCC room, but not on a regular schedule. Call to check on when you might want to work with us or just catch us working at the church.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

Mr. Sherrill Caraway was able to return to his home yesterday after spending an uncertain week in the hospital in Baton Rouge. Pray he will feel good and improve at home.

Christian Ratlliff’s ear surgery went well. Once he is healed from surgery, his new devices will be turned on. Pray all go as smoothly as planned.

Julie Smith Eudy, my sister, will be having surgery at Ochsner Hospital on Jefferson Monday. Please begin to cover her with your prayers. Please pray for the surgery and the recovery period.

Julie and I have completed the process of cutting, surging, folding, and grouping more than enough colorful washcloths for the shoeboxes we will pack in October. They are beautiful! I am anxious for the children to have them to enjoy for many years. Our present projects include stuffing two-pocket folders for the boys and girls in the two older age groups.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 21

Genesis 42:18-43:34
Matthew 13:47-14:12
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 4:7-10

The January Bible Study of Jeremiah is going well at New Zion Baptist Church. There are two more nights. It’s not too late to join the group. They start at 6:30 P.M. with Bro. Darryl Miller teaching the group.

The Kentwood youth are planning for the annual Valentine Banquet which will be Saturday, February 8. A steak supper will be served that night. You can purchase your $20 tickets at the church office or from a youth. Proceeds from the banquet will help with the cost of youth camp this summer.

We all know about being selfish. Let’s practice being selfless today in our prayers and actions.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

I received a call saying Mrs. Irene Lascaro fell and broke her hip, for the third time. She was being transported to the hospital at that time. I do not have an update. The third break will bring new challenges for her and for her surgeon.

You may not know “Miss” Irene, but I told you about the wonderful job she did sharing about Lottie Moon and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. I was so glad to see her that day because I hadn’t seen her in a while.

Please say a special prayer or two for her this afternoon as decisions are made about how to deal with this latest fracture.

God’s Day

The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

~Habakkuk 3:19~

Smiley Conerly and David talked last night. Smiley’s diagnosis is lymphoma. This week he will begin treatment. Keep Smiley on your prayer list.

Pray for Debbie Miller Wilkinson. She’s at M.D. Anderson for her monthly treatment/update. Please keep her in your prayers.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 19

Genesis 39:1-41:16
Matthew 12:46-13:23
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 3:33-35

Bro. Darryl Miller will be teaching the January Bible study at New Zion Baptist Church this morning and Sunday- Wednesday nights.

Announce the Two Rivers WMU meeting at your church. Make plans to have some other ladies ride to East Fork with you for 10 A.M. WMU ladies who passed away in the past year will be honored.

Have a great day doing what God would want you to do today.

Anna Lee

Saturday Update

Preston Day got to come home after being checked out at the hospital. He will feel better in a few days. Please pray for him as he recovers.

David’s brother got to go home from the hospital today. Thank-you for your continued prayers for him.