Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Wednesday

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ,

set your sights on the realities of heaven,

where Christ sits in the place of honor

at God’s right hand.”

~Colossians 3:1 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Martha Simpson asked for special prayers for Matthew Simpson who had emergency surgery.  Matthew is on the road to recovery now.

 

 

 

Bro. Bobby Eads, a former youth minister at FBC, Kentwood, asks for prayers for his wife, Susie Eads, as they will meet with a surgeon today to plan/schedule a double mastectomy.  (They still live in Hazel Green, Alabama where they have been for 26 years. Bro. Bobby is a bi-vocational pastor and hospital chaplain.

 

 

 

Robert Earl Pezant

April 25, 1929 – July 12, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born April 25, 1929 in Magnolia, MS and was 91 years of age. He was a member at the Tangipahoa United Methodist Church. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Allison Gutierrez (JB) and Mary Ann Willson (Paul); 1 son, Arnold Pezant (Danielle); 1 sister, Bobbie Brashear (George); 2 brothers, Paul Pezant (Jimmie) and Halbert Pezant (Hideko); 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pike Pezant; son, Stuart Jay Pezant; parents, Willie Paul Pezant and Eliza Jane Rhodus Pezant; sister, Jonnie Jackson. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 15

  • 1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30
  • Romans 2:25-3:8
  • Psalm 11:1-7
  • Proverbs 19:10-12

 

 

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Operation Christmas Child – If you run across some bags of marbles or boxes of sidewalk chalk, we can use them to help pack “shoeboxes”.  Thanks for keeping your eyes open for these needs.

 

 

 

Thanks-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.

Now choose life,

so that you and your children may live.

 

 

 

Sue Smith‘s update:

Good Morning everyone. Monday update from me. All is going great and I am doing everything that is important for me to go home to my precious husband of almost 52 years. He is my life. My Daughter Terri Smith Merklein is an angel and my son Joel is there to keep me in smiles all the time. His sweet smile just brings tears of joy. My Hayden Lance Merklein and Lia Lucero Smith are just super in all they do. Lance makes me the best food. The grandkids are just special to me. They are handling things great. Tanner Roberts and Erin McGinnis I love these special grandkids. I just want to thank all of you for the prayers and concerns and will still need them so e every one please wear your mask, wash your hands and social distance. Learned a lot here in hospital and it works. Do it 3 weeks and let’s flip this sad scenario. May God Bless all of you and love you all.

 

 

 

A former students asks for prayers for her mother who has a respiratory problem that she deals with periodically, not the virus.

 

 

 

Another former student shared he lost a parent to the virus and urges others to wear a mask so they do not have a similar experience.

 

 

 

Debbie Miller Wilkinson of Amite, and her family, need to be in our prayers.  What a special lady she is!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 14

  • 1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
  • Romans 2:1-24
  • Psalm 10:16-18
  • Proverbs 19:8-9

 

 

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I found these words. but don’t know the original source.  They are worthy of out thoughts today.

If you see someone falling behind,

     walk with them.

If you see someone being ignored,

  find a way to include them.

Always remind people of their worth.

One small act could mean the world to them.

 

 

Be careful in the extreme heat today.  If you are outside, drink extra fluids so you don’t become dehydrated.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

~Matthew 7:13-14~

 

 

 

Mrs. Mary Ann Clemons was very ill yesterday.  She is still sick, but improved.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

 

 

 

Mr. Bob Pezant passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for his family.

 

 

 

Stay hydrated and reasonably cool today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 13

  • 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36
  • Romans 1:18-32
  • Psalm 10:1-15
  • Proverbs 19:6-7

 

 

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Sunday

“Things that are seen don’t last forever,

but things that are not seen are eternal.

That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 (CEV)~

 

 

 

I received a request for prayer for Ann Whitman, Linda Frazier’s sister.  Her cancer has possibly returned.  I know you will pray for Ann and her family.

 

 

 

This morning, I found out about the mandate for face masks in our state for the next two weeks.  That won’t change anything with us.  When someone has a compromised immune system like David, I hope you can understand we do anything that possibly will help him.  Also, I don’t want to be the person that causes someone else to be sick.  Please pray for this virus situation to improve and vaccinations to be developed.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 12

  • 1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17
  • Romans 1:1-17
  • Psalm 9:13-20
  • Proverbs 19:4-5

Keep reading.  We are over half way through the Bible now.

 

 

 

Online church services from FBC, Kentwood today:

  • 10:30 A.M.
  • 5:00 P.M

 

 

Operation Christmas Child items can be turned in at church today.

 

 

Stay healthy today in the extreme heat situation.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart!

I have overcome the world.” 

John 16:33 NIV

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 11

  • 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18
  • Acts 28:1-31
  • Psalm 9:1-12
  • Proverbs 19:1-3

 

 

Mrs. Pam Kliesch asked for prayer for Dr. Stan Statham, director of our association of churches, who has Covid-19.  I know you will want to pray for this wonderful man of God, his large family, and all those he ministers to.

 

 

 

Pray for the family night VBS service at FBC, Kentwood at 5 P.M. tomorrow.  You can choose from the live event at church or the live online event.  See the children who have been learning about Jesus and having fun this past week.

 

 

 

Missionary Joseph Ragan dies at 57

http://www.bpnews.net/55078/missionary-joseph-ragan-dies-at-57

As you pray for the family of this man, please also pray for those to whom he ministered.

 

 

 

Louisiana evangelist reaches 14 million in global event, 100,000 saved and counting

 

Here’s the name Sammy Tippit again. https://baptistmessage.com/louisiana-evangelist-reaches-14-million-in-global-event-100000-saved-and-counting/

 

 

Prepare for a wonderful, meaningful Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

But Peter and John replied,

“Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him?

You be the judges!

As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

~Acts 4:19-20~

 

 

 

I have an update on Sue Smith.  Surgery went well and she is doing fine.  Keep praying her liver transplant is a success.

 

 

 

Bryan’s Journey

Today is our final traveling day for this round. Ready to be home for 3 months ! All test, procedures were good. One more month long trip to Houston in the fall and he will be finished with treatments.

We are thankful for all the Prayers , telephone calls, visits, cards from all of our friends and family.

We have been blessed . God had been faithful.

 

 

 

Monnie Bridges McNabb

July 21, 1939 – July 07, 2020

Monnie Bridges McNabb, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. She was born July 21, 1939 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John McNabb; son, Michael McNabb and wife, Kim; daughter, Monica Miley and husband, Travis; grandchildren, Courtney Woodard, Mallory Brabham and husband, Joseph, Brittany Woodard, Shelby Woodard, Christopher McNabb and wife, Brita, Landon McNabb and wife, Brooke, Kelsey Fitzgerald, Kaleigh Dyar and husband, Justin, Emily Miley, Gracie Miley and Emmett Miley; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Billie Rae Bullock; brother, Maurice Jay Bridges and wife, Judy; sister-in-law, Ann Huff; brother-in-law, Barry McNabb and wife, Helen. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Tena Bridges; daughter, Lynette Woodard; brothers, Thomas “Pud” Bridges, Garland “ Rocky” Bridges and Curtis Bridges; sisters, Betty Wales and Rhonda Bridges. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 10, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Jerry Kennedy. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 1109 South Chestnut Street, Hammond, LA 70403. Donate For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

James “Jim’ McKean, Jr.

October 20, 1933 -July 8, 2020

James “Jim” Marshall McKean, Jr. passed on to the next life surrounded by family on July 8, 2020 at his home in Greensburg. He was born on October 20, 1933 in Slidell and was 86 years old.

A loyal member of the Iron Workers Local 623, Iron Workers Local 58, and Boilermakers Union of Baton Rouge. He worked for nearly 50 years in the construction industry. He was also a dairy farmer for many years. When he retired, he then focused on expanding and growing the family farm, raising bees and collecting honey.

He is survived by his wife Glenda Moak McKean. They were married on December 1, 1962 in New Orleans. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years together building their family farm. Also survived by siblings Bill and Paul McKean; children Lisa (David) King, daughter-in-law, Karol McKean, Patricia (David) Bartkowiak, Roy (Jan) McKean, Beckie McKean, Betty (Tommy) Turner; sisters-in-law Martha Moak Martin and Barbara (Henry) Wallace; siblings-in-law Fay McKean, Ralphadean McKean, and Henry Doughty; grandchildren Josh (Shonagh) McKean, Victoria (Jeff) Lewandrowski, Kaleigh and Jacob McKean, Tyler King, Amanda (Quentin) Freeney, Matt (Pamela) LaRoche, Christine (Joshua) Chadwick, Roy (Selena) McKean Jr., Crystal (Bobby) Finley, Tommy Jr. (Jennifer), Charlotte, DeAnn, Tammy, and Glenda McKean, Cody and Casey Goraum, Alice and Alan Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents Isabel Barber and James Marshall McKean, Sr.; sons Jimmy, Jason, and Tommy McKean; siblings Lee (Irene) McKean, Elizabeth (Leonard) Soeller, John Mckean, Theresa Doughty, Peter McKean; sister-in-law Helena McKean; sister-in-law Ester Moak Pope; sons-in-law Ronnie LaRoche, Tommy Carswell; grandson Clayton Turner.

He donated his body to science. Visitation will be 2-3 PM prior to a memorial service on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Arcola Baptist Church, 64401 I-55 Frontage Rd, Roseland, LA 70456, where he and Glenda were members. A graveside service will be announced in the near future where his ashes will be returned to rest by his sons in Greensburg Cemetery.

Family requests either live plants or artificial flowers suitable for the cemetery in lieu of flower arrangements.

Honorary pallbearers include:
Henry Wallace, David King, Josh McKean, Jacob McKean, Tyler King, Orian Williams, Ken Pope, Kaleigh McKean, Victoria Lewandrowski.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 9

  • 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40
  • Acts 27:1-20
  • Psalm 7:1-17
  • Proverbs 18:22

 

 

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Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood

I spoke with the secretary via phone yesterday.  She said everything was going well with VBS.  Over 100 people are in attendance each day.  The family night program will be at 5 PM Sunday.  It will be live-streamed like a regular church service.

 

Operation Christmas Child

Thank-you so much for the donations to Operation Christmas Child this year.  Wanda Smith has been an awesome internet shopper for some of the classes.  Thank-you so much, Wanda.

 

 

 

I’m very thankful for those of you who pray each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.

But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”

~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Read. the Bible in 2020 – July 8

  • 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81
  • Acts 26:1-32
  • Psalm 6:1-10
  • Proverbs 18:20-21

We are in the second half of the year and have read half the Bible this year.  What an accomplishment!  I’m proud of you.  If you are behind or never got started, jump in and read with us.

 

 

 

Do you want to learn more about being an encourager?  This podcast may be helpful to you.

https://churchanswers.com/podcasts/rainer-on-leadership/how-to-be-an-encouraging-church-member/

Click on the red rectangle to begin.

 

 

 

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Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home again.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she has surgery scheduled for the end of the month.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Sue Smith, formerly of Kentwood, who had a liver transplant yesterday and has a long recovery ahead.  Thanks.

 

 

 

Please pray for the children and adults who are participating in Vacation Bible School.

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood will be sharing prayer meeting online tonight at 6:00.  You are welcome to “tune in” with us.

 

 

 

Use the contact button to send prayer requests you want to have shared.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Addition

Many of you will remember Frank, Sue, Terri, and Joey Smith who formerly lived in Kentwood, next door to our house.  Terri shared this information about an hour ago.  I know you will want to pray for Sue Smith and her family.

Today I am asking for prayers for our sweet Momma, Sue Fortenberry Smith, she will be having a Liver Transplant today! Some of you know, but many do not, that she has been battling Liver Disease for many years. It was caused by a virus that damaged her Liver. She was put on the transplant list in November and we have been waiting for “The Call” for eight months. This morning at 1:45 they called. We had an hour to get here. Luckily we only live 20 min from the hospital. I drove her down but had to leave her. I was allowed back at 8. The surgery is supposed to start around 3:30 pm. It will take 6-10 hours. I will not get to stay. Please pray for our Mom and the Doctors and Nurses and all of us. Also for the amazing persons soul that made this precious donation! She is so ready and very calm. She is very strong and she will rock this. Dad and Joel and I thank you all so much for your prayers. I will update when I know more.