Friday

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 3:14 NIV~

Scripture Writing – August 29 – Psalm 19:1

Coming soon – “Impart Truth Today” (Georgia Barnette 2019

Ronald Lee Eyer

January 03, 1956 – August 29, 2019

Ronald Lee Eyer, a resident of Roseland, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. He was born January 3, 1956 in Chambersburg, PA and was 63 years of age. He is survived by his 3 children, Ronald Lee Eyer, II, Georgette Voight and husband, Todd, and Elizabeth Distefano; 4 grandchildren, Triston Voight, Mackenzie Gullick, Macie Gullick, and Madelyn Gullick; 3 siblings, Brenda Eyer-Sweet and husband, Duane, Billy Eyer, and Lesa Allen and husband, Donald Ray. Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Eggers; step-father, Jack King; and sister, Patricia King. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 31, 2019. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Rev. Bill Ichter of Minden, LA moved to heaven yesterday.

Yesterday

Update on my Dad – Bill Ichter – August 29.
Dad is most likely in his last lucid moments. There are 32 family members here. This morning we all gathered around and sang together for about half an hour. After we sang It Is Well With My Soul, he said “Lord, you can take me now. We have all said our goodbyes, prayed together, and expressed our love. Now just my brothers and I are here with him. He is so longing to go home to be with Jesus! As much as it hurts to let him go, we know he’s ready. Thanks, everyone, for your prayers and messages, phone calls and visits. Please continue praying for all our family as we miss his physical presence in our midst. We cherish our memories of wonderful family times! How blessed we are!

Another update on my Dad, Bill Ichter –
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. 2 Timothy 4:7.
After a wonderful, precious time with most of the family by his side. Dad took his last breath on this earth and was promoted to his heavenly home. We’re so very thankful for this wonderful man – Dad and Vovo to his family and treasured friend to so many! Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Arrangements for my Dad, Bill Ichter ❤️
Visitation – Sunday, September 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Celebration of his wonderful life –
Monday, September 2 at 2:00 pm
Everything will be held at First Baptist Church Minden
301 Pennsylvania Avenue
Minden, LA
Family and Brazil Mission Family are invited to lunch at the church at noon before the service but you must RSVP to me, Alan, Nelson, or Carlos Ichterby 10:00 am tomorrow (August 30)

“‘Bro. Bill’ Ichter Passes”

Minden Press Herald

https://press-herald.com/bro-bill-ichter-passes/?fbclid=IwAR1wG48PCtMjMAeTmX31okGy30brKNQlMnya4ngTTmwHuCOoFByEcm-xoNc https://press-herald.com/bro-bill-ichter-passes/?fbclid=IwAR1wG48PCtMjMAeTmX31okGy30brKNQlMnya4ngTTmwHuCOoFByEcm-xoNc

Thanks for reading and praying this morning.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

~Romans 8:28 NIV~

Here is a devotional by Rick Warren that goes along with the verse.

https://pastorrick.com/dont-miss-this-call/?roi=echo7-36003251876-54569685-32947b10be69614aad48df1f43cfbda4

Please continue to pray for the Bill Ichter family. This is the post from his daughter, Alana. The second half is written in Portuguese.

Update on my Dad – Bill Ichter – August 28
Dad is very weak, not resting very well and his kidneys are not working like they should. A lot of family is coming to be with him over the next few days. Just keep praying for all of us! We sure love him! ❤️
Meu pai está fraquinho, e não está conseguindo dormir bem. Os rins não estão funcionando como deveriam. Muito familiares estão chegando a partir de hoje e nos próximos dias. Por favor continuem orando por todos nós. Amamos muito esse homem! ❤️

David has had a busy week. Monday, his blood level was 8.1 with normal being 14-18. His is low, but an improvement over where it has been lately. He also saw a nurse practitioner and got his Procrit injection. The Procrit is improving the blood level. Wednesday, David saw the cardiologist and got a good report. Then, we were seen by the family doctor during his lunch break. David now has shingles! We did have the shingles shot! We appreciate your prayers, which are certainly helping us get through all the curves and bumps in this journey.

Scripture Writing – August 29 – Psalm 19:1

Please remember to pray for all the students of various ages who will be involved in playing football, cheering, etc. Pray for safety and for good experiences because of wonderful coaches and teammates.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us.”

~Hebrews 12:1 TLB~

Rev. Bill Ichter, a former minister of music at FBC , Amite and a long-time music minister missionary in Brazil has had a heart attack and is in ICU in Minden, LA. Please pray for this sweet man who has built a Christian and missionary legacy that is continuing the the next generations of his family.

Pray for the Bean family. They have loved and taken care of their uncle, Tim, for the last ten years since this sister and caregiver passed away. Doctors have told the family it is time to move him to a place where he can receive 24/7 care, so Tim is now set up like a king in the Liberty nursing home. Pray for Tim and for the family as they all make this adjustment.

Diane Thompson

April 13, 1950 – August 26, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home. She was born April 13, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, AL and was 69 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Johnny Ray Thompson and wife Gina and Lawerence Mitchell Thompson, Sr.; grandchildren, Lawerence Logan Thompson and wife Ashley, Koren Thompson, Katie Thompson, Lydia “Marcy” Thompson and husband Evan, Lawerence Mitchell Thompson, Jr., and Jonathan Thompson; great grandchildren, Levi Thompson, Titus Nunnery, Reese Lambert and sister, Brenda Hale and husband, Junior; 2 brothers, Herbie Gurganus and wife, Della, and Ray Gurganus and wife, Joni. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawerence George Thompson; parents, Arvel and Mildred Gurganus. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was beloved by all! Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, at 9:30AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Leon Dunn. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Catherine McNabb Yarborough

April 01, 1926 – August 27, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born April 1, 1926 in Kentwood, LA and was 93 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. She is survived by 6 children, Jewel Cutrer and husband, Sherman, Julia Currier and husband, David, Vickie Blades, Hubert Yarborough, Jr. and wife, Donna, Tammie Roberts and husband, Dwayne, Tracey Phelps and husband, Mike; son-in-law, Charles Wall, Sr.; 13 grandchildren, Charles “Sonny” Wall, Jr. and wife, Rose, Catherine Martin, Sherman Cutrer, Jr., Joseph Cutrer and wife, Amy, Jason Travis, Jennifer Daigle, Casey Blades and wife, Alison, Jesse Blades and wife, Tabitha, Josh Yarborough and wife, Lauren, Justin Roberts and wife, Megan, Brody Roberts, Reagan Phelps and Emily Catherine Phelps; 19 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert Yarborough, Sr.; daughter, Joyce Gail Wall; grandson, Max Blades; parents, George and Ethel Day McNabb; siblings, Emma Gardner, Sally Nettles, Mamie Allen, Monte Edwards, Alma Ashford, Mary Kelley, Joyce Travis, Claude McNabb, Fred McNabb and Frank McNabb; and infant sisters, Alline McNabb and Allie McNabb. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Friday, August 30, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Baugh and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing – August 28 – Revelation 1:7

If you are going shopping today, don’t forget the Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home and the Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. For the children’s home, you may want to consider buying cases of regular food or food products. They are easier to hand and transport than bags of items.

Let God’s love shine through you in a big way today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Many nations will be joined with the LORD in that day and will become my people.

I will live among you and you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.

~Zechariah 2:11~

Caleb Estay received a good report at his check-up yesterday. Continue to pray for him as he continues to heal.

Scott “Bozo” Pevey

November 21, 1969 – August 25, 2019

Scott “Bozo”Pevey, a resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Pine Grove, LA. He was born November 21, 1969 in Hammond, LA and was 49 years of age. He is survived by father, L.J. Pevey; 2 sisters, Donna Smith Rogers and Dena Guyn; 3 aunts, Ann Pevey Garrie, Pauline Creel and Kaye Creel; step-daughter, Annie Ficklin; grandson, Eli Ficklin; companion, Kirstin Cupit; fur baby, Dinky. Preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Powell; sister, Debra Ann Smith; nephews, Johnnie McLemore, Jacob Danhour and Jordan Danhour; paternal grandparents, Hulon and Nettie Pevey; maternal grandparents, Randolph and Geraldine Morris. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM Thursday, August 29, 2019. Interment Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA . For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Roy Scimeca

June 04, 1926 – August 22, 2019

A loving brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend, Roy passed away on August 22, 2019, in Amite, LA. He was born June 4, 1926, in Amite, LA, and was 93 years of age. He is survived by 2 sisters, Frances LaMarca, Rockford, IL, and Loretta Snow, Amite, LA; nieces and nephews, Janelle S. Randall (Glenn), Carolyn S. Smith(Sterling), Sherrie S. Magruder(Virgil Ray), Dr. David Scott Snow, Greg LaMarca(Helen), Gary LaMarca, and Alice S. Plauche(David); numerous great- nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Dominick and Jennie G. Scimeca; 1 sister, Josephine Scimeca; 3 brothers, Dominick, Louis and Joe Scimeca; 1 sister-in-law, Lelia Belle Scimeca; 2 brother-in-laws, Ernie LaMarca and Robert Lee Snow. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on August 24, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Marshall Wallace. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

Walter “W.G.” Cutrer

July 22, 1950 – August 19, 2019

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith…. 2 Timothy 4:9

W.G. (Walter George ) Cutrer went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 19, 2019 after a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born July 22, 1950 to Floyd and Rowena Dreher Cutrer. After he retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, he found his passion in hunting and running “his dogs”! He is survived by his son and caregiver, Will Thomas Cutrer; 2 brothers, Richard Cutrer (Paula) and Carl Cutrer. 2 sisters, Carol Ann Cutrer Cleveland (Ira) and Shirley Cutrer Newcomb and numerous extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peggy Cutrer, and brother-in-law, Kirby Newcomb. Memorial Services to be scheduled at a later time. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Scripture Writing – August 27th – Zechariah 2:11

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be this morning at 11::00 at The Cafe in Kentwood. Join in the fun and enjoy our favorite lunch at the same time. Birthday cake is always the dessert!

Thank-you for reading and praying. Each prayer is important.

Anna Lee

Monday

“A branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.

Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.

For apart from me you can do nothing.”

~John 15:4-5 NLT~

Last night, I tried to write TPL for today because we were leaving for Baton Rouge at 5:45 this morning. I didn’t get it done. During the night, I once again thought I was going to write it, but again it didn’t happen. We are home from Ochsner and a very good stop at Dollar Tree near the hospital. I love shopping for Operation Christmas Child and getting to answer questions about what I am doing. Two ladies provided me most of the money I spent today. Thank you C. and A.!

Yesterday, two ladies turned in the boxes they chose to pack individually. Other ladies turned in items that will help to fill several boxes. One sweet, faithful class turned in many bags of items that were purchased last week. Thanks to all of you.

I will be working in the OCC room some this week. If you would like to help, please contact me so we can schedule a suitable time.

Today, David‘s blood level was 8.1, the highest it has been in months. The increased dosage of Procrit is helping! The early drive and the rain made the drive more difficult than usual, but with thankful hearts, we are glad to be home again. Your regular prayers are getting us through these days.

Several others from Kentwood are also doing well amid treatments. Please continue to pray for Bryan Tate, Linda Callihan, and Buddy Morris.

Gaylon Cutrer is having a few more problems than usual, so spend some extra time on your prayers for him. He and his family will be very appreciative.

Today, with a heavy heart, I share that Lori Rhodes has some serious health issues. Lori and her husband, Keith, served in our church working with the youth.

“Lori has been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy. This rare disease is in the Parkinson’s family, but Lori does not have Parkinson’s She has MSA-C (c standing for cerebellum). There is no cure. Life expectancy ranges from 6 years to 15 years based on the onset of symptoms (we really don’t know when her symptoms began but could be up to 5-6 years ago).”

The full report on Lori is on my facebook page.

I also what to share there has been another death, a man from Greensburg. I’ll post the complete obituary when it becomes available.

Thomas Dover

July 25, 1952 – July 16, 2019

Jeff Van, the pastor of South McComb Baptist Church, share quotes that seem to touch my heart often. Today’s quote is:

“It’s easy to praise Him in the sunshine, but your breakthrough comes when you praise Him in the dark…He’s there, we must simply trust the process.”

-Tony Evans

Thankfully, my family and the families of many of you understand praising God “in the dark”. If you don’t, please locate someone who can help you get to this point in your life.

Scripture Writing – August 26 – Habakkuk 3:3-4

Yesterday, I was asked about what size cans of food were needed for the LA Baptist Children’s Home in a few weeks. The answer, is buy items like you would for your family. The man is going to buy a couple cases of canned goods. That plan might work for you too! The pick-up time at FBC is early Monday morning, three weeks from today.

Enjoy the sound of the rain again, but please try to stay dry.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other, and each needs all the others”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

This is one of my favorite verses. I like to think of the people who attend church and see them as the individual parts – the one who made the curtains, the ones who help in the kitchen, the ones who volunteer in the nursery, the ones who pick up in the sanctuary for a funeral, the one who fixes squeaky doors, the ones who help others who need help getting in and out, the ones who welcome newcomers faithfully, the ones who handle the money each week, the ones who teach a class regularly, the ones who fix anything that is broken, etc. I also love the quiet spirit with which they work. Look at your church. Don’t look at the big picture. Look at all the individuals who do the little things that make your church run smoothly.

Church is not all about what you receive. It is also about what you do/give of yourself. Look at your church family in a new light today. Appreciate each part. Thank people for their contribution.

Scripture Writing for August 25th – Isaiah 6:3.

Anna Lee

Saturday

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.

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~

Thankfully, Bro. Don Meadows is about 95% recovered from his Bell’s Palsy problem. Pray for complete healing.

Operation Christmas Child – Interesting Facts

1.9 billion children in the world are below the age of 15. This is 27% of the world’s population that potentially has the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a gift-filled shoebox.
More than 660 billion people live in Latin America and the Caribbean – an estimated 16.4 million of which are age 14 and under. Praise God that we’ve delivered Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to over 41 million of these boys and girls and have the ability to reach even more by packing additional shoebox gifts. (The shoeboxes from FBC, Kentwood have been delivered to these boys and girls.)
4.2 million children in the Middle East and North Africa have received a tangible expression of God’s love in a shoebox gift and nearly97,000 of these boys and girls have participated in The Greatest Journey.

Scripture Writing – August 24 – I Chronicles 16:10

Do something to make in difference in someone’s life today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“You are members of God’s very own family . . .

and you belong in God’s household with every other

Christian.”

~Ephesians 2:19 TLB~

Scripture Writing – August 23 – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Statistics for Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

In 2018, over 10.6 million shoebox gifts were collected worldwide. 8.8 million of these were from the US.
16.8 million shoebox gifts have been delivered to children in need in more than 160 countries since 1993.
2019 US Collection Goal – 9.1 million.
2019 Worldwide Collection Goal – 11 million.
Over 9.000 volunteers serve in the US year-round.
More than 400 Volunteer Area Teams are active around the US.
Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations receive shoeboxes during Nation Collection Week.
National Collection Week is November 18-25, the third week of November annually.
Over 100,000 volunteers serve in the US during National Collection Week and processing season.
Shoebox gifts are prepared for overseas shipment at eight major processing centers across the US.
- Atlanta
- Baltimore/Washington
- Boone, N.C.
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Dallas/Fort WorthDenver
- Southern California
More than 260,000 volunteers serve overseas.
Shoebox gifts are collected in the US, Canada, Australia, Finland, Germany, Spain, and the UK.

I like to share OCC “Shoebox” information with others as encouragement for you to get involved. I hope you are not mission out on the joy of “shoeboxes”. If you need more information about how you can help, contact me or someone else that knows the value of “shoeboxes” and eternity for boys and girls around the world.

Anna Lee

Thursday

In the same way,

faith by itself,

if it is not accompanied by action,

is dead.

~James 2:17~

Scripture Writing

August 21 – John 8:12
August 22 – James 2:17

Thanks to those who have brought items to the church for “shoeboxes”. Thanks, also, for those who pack shoeboxes on their own. If you or your family would like to pack some shoeboxes, please let me know. I will supply the shoeboxes.

Continue to pray for those who have has surgery or procedures lately and those who will be facing these in the near future.

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

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

~John 8:12~

When I read this verse, I immediately began to sing “The Light of the World is Jesus” to myself. This is news we need to shout from the rooftops!

My classmate’s granddaughter is starting another semester of school in hopes of accomplishing her goal of becoming a nurse. Left’s pray for good health for her and for the many other students who have serious health needs.

Maddie’s Miracles – https://www.facebook.com/Maddies-Miracles-390075544489525/

Scripture Writing – August 20th – Revelation 3:21

Samaritan’s Purse Facts

President and CEO – Franklin Graham, son of the Reverend Billy Graham
Founded in 1970 by the late Bob Pierce, a Youth for Christ evangelist
Purpose – Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, natural disaster, disease, famine, poverty, and persecution in more than 100 countries, with the purpose of haring God’s love through His Son Jesus Christ.
Headquartered in Boone, N,C,, Samaritan’s Purse has affiliate offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia: field offices in 17 developing countries; and ministry partners in more than 100 countries.

Give someone a call, note, or visit. You might know they have a health problem or some other need. Be bold and pray for them over the phone. If you have not done this before, you will be amazed at how special and meaningful it is for them and for you!

Anna Lee