Category: Read the Bible in 2020

Monday

“Love . . . always looks for the best.”

 ~1 Corinthians 13:7~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 10

  • EXODUS 30:11-31:18
  • MATTHEW 26:47-68
  • PSALM 32:1-11
  • PROVERBS 8:27-32

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • David and I keep on finding good buys and cannot resist them!
  • David is packing pencil packs (pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, highlighters, glue sticks, etc) and loving it.
  • It is uplifting to walk into church on Sunday afternoons and find OCC items that were left that morning.
  • The definition of encouragement – volunteers!  I’m being encouraged!!!
  • Doctor days are also “shopping on the way home” days.  We can usually stop at a couple of places and find something there waiting for us to purchase for OCC.
  • Thanks to all the classes for shopping as suggested.  We got socks, flashlight batteries, pencils, etc. yesterday.
  • I’m smiling because the shoeboxes reach an average of seven people when they are delivered.  They also reach lives as we shop and pack the boxes here.
  • I’m looking for an old, but functional toaster oven so I can melt broken crayons.  If you have a toaster oven you don’t need and any old crayons, please let me know.
  • Operation Christmas Child, February 2020
    Nursery & Preschool Bandaids
    Grades 1-5 Pencil sharpeners (Dollar Tree)
    Youth  Small cars
    College and Career Plastic animals, large  (Dollar Tree)
    Gateway Boy’s underwear (Size 2-16) More for older boys
    Joy, Friendship Circle. & Bank Batteries (AAA)
    New Creations & Renewal $1.00 solar calculators
    Rebekah & Seekers Spoons for eating
    City Hall & Faithful Ziplock bags
    Staff “Barbies” (Dollar Tree)

The spoons can be found at Dollar General 3/$1.00.  Someone asked me for their class.

 

 

FBC, Kentwood had two great services yesterday.  We watched one on our computer from home and enjoyed being present at church for one.  Good job, Bro. Darryl!

 

 

 

The senior adults of FBC will be traveling for lunch together Wednesday.  If you can join them, please check with the church office for details.

 

 

 

Mrs. Shirley Simmons, a long-time home economics teacher at KHS, passed away.  I had the pleasure of working with her.  She was a great and caring teacher, a fine Christian lady who lived as an example every day, and someone who brought a smile to your face.  She will be missed.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lord’s Day

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31~

 

 

I talked with Walter Dykes last night.  He said Kathy Dykes is doing well.  Please continue to pray for her as she heals.

 

 

 

David’s brother, Donald, will receive radiation Monday and Tuesday and then be released to go home.  Please pray for Donald and his family as they make this change again.   Your prayers are greatly appreciated by the entire family.

 

 

 

Pray for Chuck Brister as the goes to MD Anderson to get evaluated there.  Chuck also has lung cancer.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Beth Lee has volunteered to take the Mardi Gras beads home to separate and bag them for use in “shoeboxes”.  Do you want to volunteer to work at the church with me one day or to take something home to work on there?  Let me know.

 

 

 

The Valentine Banquet was a success last night.  Thanks to Mike Estay and Frank Fowler for manning the grill and Marie Coon and others working in the kitchen.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 9

EXODUS 29:1-30:10
MATTHEW 26:14-46
PSALM 31:19-24
PROVERBS 8:14-26

 

 

 

First Baptist Church, Kentwood and a number of other churches broadcast their Sunday morning services for those who are not able to be at church or those who would like to hear/see more than one service.  Check out local churches on Facebook.  The service from FBC, K begins at 10:30 this morning and is available any day and time after that.

 

 

 

Prayers have made such a difference in the way David feels and what he is able to do.  Please remember to pray daily.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

“Physical training is good,

but training for godliness is much better,

promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 

~1 Timothy 4:8 NLT~

 

 

 

We are looking forward to the Valentine Banquet tonight at church.  Many thanks to all the youth and adults who work so hard to make this a successful fundraiser for out youth.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 –  February 8

  • Exodus 28:1-43
  • Matthew 25:31-26:13
  • Psalm 31:9-18
  • Proverbs 8:12-13

 

 

 

We, like many of you, have several friends/family members who are fighting health battles.  One way we can be helpful is to pray for them and have FAITH.

F – Facing

A – All things,

I – I

T – Trust

H – Him

 

 

 

Don’t let all the rain take the “Sonshine” from your life!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

“Being cheerful keeps you healthy” 

~Proverbs 17:22 GNT~

Who do you think of when you read this?

 

 

 

 

Boyd Hatchel: “So humbled that the first group mentioned in 175 years Commemorative chapel at IMB moving from ‘Unreached’ to ‘Reached’ people group was the Roma. So thankful for God’s kindness and grace during that season of our lives with great personnel and partners.”

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This makes my heart so thankful!   Now, let the work continue so the other 96% can be reached!

 

 

 

David and Smiley visited over the phone last night.  Please continue to pray for Smiley and Carol Jean,  May we be faithful in praying….

 

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is having trouble with her arthritis pain.  Pray for her to have some relief.

 

 

My sister, Julie, shared these pictures on Facebook.  She has spent her time recovering from surgery working on Operation Christmas Child.  What a blessing she and her talents are!

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Read the Bible in 2020 – February 7

  • Exodus 26:1-27:21
  • Matthew 25:1-30
  • Psalm 31:1-8
  • Proverbs 8:1-11

 

 

 

Pray for some friends who are former missionaries in Europe.  They came to the States a couple weeks ago to visit family.  Due to the caronavirus, they do not have any idea when they will be allowed to return to China where they now live and he teaches.

Pray for all those who have been exposed and/or diagnosed.  I understand the mortality rate is higher than the regular flu we are familiar with.  Pray for the researches to learn more quickly so lives can be saved and many people can return to their normal lives.

Chinese American churches react to coronavirus

http://www.bpnews.net/54279/firstperson-chinese-american-churches-react-to-coronavirus

 The good news is, most people infected with coronavirus can expect to recover, but all people plagued by sin have no escape from death. There is no cure, except the gift of salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus our Lord and Savior. May this terrible tragedy drive people to the arms of Jesus.

 

 

 

Missionary died thinking he was a failure; 84 years later thriving churches found hidden in the jungle

http://godreports.com/2014/05/missionary-died-thinking-he-was-a-failure-84-years-later-thriving-churches-found-hidden-in-the-jungle/?fbclid=IwAR2OwnN_fe08Ns5kDWYZiaFuz0tmITq4tOk1EvFqzqhtNdB2nJh6ikI5qCI

 

 

 

May our lives also bear “fruit” whether or not we are aware of it.  That should be our greatest goal in life.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Consider the blameless, observe the upright;

a future awaits those who seek peace.

~Psalm 37:37~

 

 

Smiley Conerly has been in and out out the hospital in Hattisburg a couple of times this week.  Please pray for Smiley and Carol Jean.

 

 

 

Donald Alford is stronger, but still hospitalized at St. Tammany Hospital.

 

 

 

Kathy Boone Dykes is home and recovering from surgery.  The doctor thinks all is good at this point, but the pathology report will “tell the tale”.

 

 

 

Fay Gehringer is having a laser procedure on her eye early this morning.  Pray all goes well with the surgery.

 

 

 

KIrk Hendry had five holes in his heart mended yesterday.  Join me in thanking God for the report of a successful procedure.  God send Kirk’s mother-in-law to our house yesterday morning to give us a full report and to calm our concerns.

 

 

 

Andy Taylor is on the verge of pneumonia.  Pray for him and for Betty as she cares for him.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 6

  • Exodus 23:14-25:40
  • Matthew 24:29-51
  • Psalm 30:1-12
  • Proverbs 7:24-27

 

 

Carol Ann Cleveland is a friend and former classmate of mine.  Two of her grandchildren have packed shoeboxes for years.  This year, they are have a tea to help raise funds for their  shoebox purchases.  The tea will be east of Amite at The Gatherin Place, an old house they use like we use our “cabin”.  I encourage you to attend to support them and to enjoy the fun they have planned for you that day.  This sounds like a fun activity and an opportunity to support these young people as they share Jesus through their “shoebox” ministry.  Their flyer is attached below.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“No one can serve two masters . . .

You cannot serve both God and money.” 

~Luke 16:13 NIV~

 

 

 

David and I saw two ladies from New Zion who asked for prayers for Donald Duncan and Harlon Toney.  Donald has had one problem after another.  Mr. Harlon has a leg problem.

 

 

 

Jeanna Lee-Newton learned late yesterday that she will be moved from Hood Memorial to North Oaks for a procedure today.

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate have gone to Texas so he can be evaluated again as Bryan gets closer to the end of his treatment.  Pray for a good evaluation and safe travels.

 

 

 

Let’s continue to wrap our prayers around Donald Alford and Smiley Conerly.

 

 

 

David’s blood level as 10.7 yesterday!   That’s the highest it has been.  We are so thankful for doctors and medication and friends and strangers who have prayed for him.  God has been good to us even on the most difficult days.

 

 

 

Donald Lynn Graves, II

July 18, 1959 – February 01, 2020

Donald Lynn Graves II, a Database Administrator for DXC Technology, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Beloved husband of Cheryl Wattigney Graves. Father of Donald Lynn Graves III, Christopher Michael Graves, and Mary Elizabeth Graves. Brother of Dane Lee Graves, Derrick Miles Graves, and Kelly Rae Graves Collette. Son of the late Donald Lynn Graves I and Linda Rae Longnecker Graves. Also survived by 15 nieces and nephews, 25 great nieces and nephews, and several aunts and uncles. Age 60 years, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana. Don, also known as ‘Chico’ or ‘Gus,’ loved to coach his son’s ball teams and attend his daughter’s pageants and recitals. Regardless of the activity, he made sure you always kept your eyes on the ball. He always had a large garden with corn, tomatoes, watermelons and cantaloupe he would give to family and friends, as well as, those in need. His passions included his family, horses, and laughter. Don was an avid believer in Christ and spread joy everywhere he went. His joy and love for life will be forever missed. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Joseph “Jody” Charles Ratliff, Sr.

May 16, 1942 – February 02, 2020

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his home. He was born May 16, 1942 in Roseland, LA and was 77 years of age. He is survived by his children, Carolyn Dupont and husband, Donald, Theresa Ficklin, Cheryl Ratliff, Cynthia “Cindy” Ratliff, Scott Ratliff and wife, Joni; grandchildren, Brad Dupont and wife, Julia, Donnie Dupont and wife, Jennifer, Aaron Dupont, Elizabeth Dupont and husband, Eric, Cathryn Dupont, Caitlyn Dupont , Chloe Dupont, Charles “ Chad” Maurer, Amy Leigh Maurer, Joseph “ Joby” Lamarca, Wayne Ratliff and wife, Catherine, Shayne Ratliff, Christopher Ratliff and Brittany, Brittany Morse and husband Corey, Derrick Rick, Chance Rick and wife, Carla, Megan Cockerhan, Joseph C. Ratliff, III “Trey” and wife, Bethany, Katie Roy and husband, Shaun, Kimber Watkins and husband Delton, Joshua Wade Ratliff, David Withrow, Stephanie Withrow, Marlee Ratliff, Abby Ratliff and Christian Ratliff; 52 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; sister, Lenora Cook; mother of his children, Jackie Genco; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including special niece, Susie Hall. Preceded in death by mother, Annie Morgan Ratliff; father, John “J.R.” L. Ratliff; children, Patricia Ann Rick, Joseph “ J.R.” C. Ratliff, Jr. and Tommy Joe Ratliff; brothers, John L. Ratliff, Jr., Oliver Stevens and Pete Ratliff; sisters, Betty Smith, Pearl Wagner and Ruby Cuti; grandparents, Amanda and John L. Ratliff, Sr. and Charles Morgan. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Services conducted by Chaplain Wayne Ratliff. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA . For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 4

  • Exodus 19:16-21:21
  • Matthew 23:13-39
  • Psalm 28:1-9
  • Proverbs 7:1-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much,

and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” 

~Luke 16:10 NIV~

 

 

 

Dr. Varnado had an emergency appendectomy at North Oaks Saturday and is already back at home.  Pray for him and his family as he recovers.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is in room 6630 of Forest General Hospital in Hattisburg.

 

 

 

Donald “Red” Alford is in room 377 at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington.  Hopefully, he will get his second radiation treatment today.

 

 

 

Thanks to all who prayed for the Alford/Newman family as we celebrated the life of Harold, David’s brother-in-law.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Kristi Alford of Chesbrough and Chuck Brister of Amite.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 3

  • Exodus 17:8-19:15
  • Matthew 22:34-23:12
  • Psalm 27:7-14
  • Proverbs 6:27-35

 

 

When David and I got to the church yesterday afternoon, we were thankful to find six bags and three boxes with items for Operation Christmas Child.  We got those things opened and sorted.  The list for February was in the bulletin yesterday.  You can also call the church secretary (229-8181) to find out what is needed.   We pack lots of boxes in the fall.  It takes a number of items and a good variety of items to pack for six different groups of people.  We have had wonderful support for the coming year.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

~Romans 8:31~

 

 

 

I forgot to mention that we saw Chuck and Mary Ellen Brister while we were visiting at St. Tammany Hospital.  Chuck went home Thursday afternoon but will be seeing his oncologist soon for the proposed treatment plan.  Pray for Chuck and his family.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly has been hospitalized at Hattisburg almost all week.  He has had several unexpected problems.  Pray for Smiley and Carol Jean.

 

 

 

Donald Alford had his first radiation treatment yesterday.  Pray for Donald and his family.  He is in St. Tammany still.

 

 

 

Pray for the many people with the flu and those around them who are trying to stay healthy.  Also. pray for those exposed to the Caronavirus.  Pray it will not be as serious as the CDC is considering it possibly can be.

 

 

 

Harold Newman‘s celebration of life service will be today at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond.  Pray for this family too.

 

 

 

Stella Jo White Farriel

September 30, 1946 – January 28, 2020

Passed away peacefully in her sleep January 28, 2020,at the age of 73, at Heritage Healthcare in Hammond, La, where she resided since August, 2019. As a lifelong member of the Tangipahoa United Methodist Church, Stella graced the congregations with many years of beautiful music playing hymns on both the piano and organ. She Also played occasionally at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church. Stella worked at the Hammond Research Station – LSU AgCenter as an executive secretary for 46 years until her retirement. She remained an avid sports fan and always wanted to know if the Roos football team won under the Kentwood water tower. She never let a Saturday go by without asking if her beloved LSU Tigers won. And of course, her favorite color was purple. Stella’s love of reading kept the Kentwood Library busy with the many books they would get for her. She always had a stack to keep her occupied. Stella was preceded in death by her mother Willie Merle Phillips White and her father Clyde Moore White Sr. She is survived by her brother CM White Jr, his wife Patty (Pizzolato), niece Ashley Moore White Rosalez and her husband Michael Rosalez., Aunt Hilda Mundth, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews locally and across the country, and a host of friends. Stella’s family would like to thank the staff of Modern Hospice .. especially Sammy and Rosetta for their gentleness and kindness during the past several months. Heritage Healthcare provided a safe “home away from home” residence and the staff from the beginning were caring and courteous. Her family appreciates all the nurses and aides who attended to all her wants and needs. Per Stella’s wish, there will be no public viewing or service. Interment was at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, La., near her mother and father. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either of her two favorite institutions…The Kentwood Library, 101 Ave. F, Kentwood, La 70444, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 1

  • Exodus 13:17-15:18
  • Matthew 21:23-46
  • Psalm 26:1-12
  • Proverbs 6:16-19

 

 

 

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Remember this:

Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 

~2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV~

 

 

 

Pray for our grandson, Miles as he prepares to leave Monday to serve in the air force.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Donald Alford.  Today could possible be the day he gets his first radiation treatment.  Pray for his wife and children as they faithful stick with him during this difficult time.

 

 

 

Every time I work on the donations for Operation Christmas Child, I think of the link between two people, the person who donates and the person who will receive the items in the shoeboxes.  They will probably never meet, but one knows Jesus and hopefully the other one will know Him soon.  Thank-you to all who have given during January.  Now, it’s on to February.  Below you will find the items we suggest you donate at FBC, Kentwood during February.

Operation Christmas Child, February 2020

Nursery & Preschool Bandaids
Grades 1-5 Pencil sharpeners (Dollar Tree)
Youth  Small cars
College and Career Plastic animals, large  (Dollar Tree)
Gateway Boy’s underwear (Size 2-16) 
Joy, Friendship Circle. & Bank Batteries (AAA)
New Creations & Renewal $1.00 solar calculators
Rebekah & Seekers Spoons for eating, not cooking
City Hall & Faithful Ziplock bags
Staff “Barbies” (Dollar Tree)

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 31

  • Exodus 12:14-13:16
  • Matthew 20:29-21:22
  • Psalm 25:16-22
  • Proverbs 6:12-15

 

 

It’s hard to believe January. 2020 is ending today.  Let’s end the month doing something that is meaningful to others, not just ourselves!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The LORD is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

~Exodus 15:2~

 

 

 

We were able to visit with Chuck and Mary Ellen Brister yesterday while we were visiting David’s brother, Donald, and his family yesterday.  Please pray for both families.

 

 

 

Please pray for David’s sister, Bonnie, and her family as they prepare for Harold Newman’s services.

 

 

 

William Frederick “Freddie” Carter

March 01, 1936 – January 29, 2020

William Frederick “Freddie” Carter passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 after losing his courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 1, 1936 in the beautiful hills of St. Helena Parish where he was raised, made his life, and raised his family. He only left the farm a few years to serve his country as a US Marine, an honor he was extremely proud of. He was an insurance salesman for almost 60 years and a real estate agent and appraiser. However, he always considered himself a farmer, for he was happiest there. He is survived by his wife and “best girlfriend” of 57 ½ years, Glancy Palmer “Tiny” Carter; son, William Matthews “Matt” Carter (Kenya); daughters, Amy Lynn Carter and Cindy Ann Carter; granddaughter, Emma Lea Carter; and grandson, William Seth Carter. Preceded in death by his parents , Prentiss Henson Carter, Sr. and Rebecca Matthews Carter; brother, Prentiss Henson Carter, Jr.; and sister, Betty Jo Carter Koger. Freddie was proud of his many accomplishments, especially his hunting trophies that he gathered around the world. However, he was most proud of his children. Freddie was an integral part of the Greensburg Community where he served on many boards and organizations as well as a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Interment will follow in Greensburg 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 – January 30

  • Exodus 10:1-12:13
  • Matthew 20:1-28
  • Psalm 25:1-15
  • Proverbs 6:6-11

 

 

Thanks for checking and and praying today.  Prayers mean so much!

Anna Lee