Thursday (Posted early)

But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.

~Psalm 103:17-18 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for Carol Bennett Sealey. She was released from the hospital Tuesday, but is back in the hospital shortly and has already had surgery. Her sister, Barbara Gaines, says Carol needs our prayers.

Jewel Y. Cutrer has had A-fib for a while. Nothing that has been tried to stop it has worked so far. Pray for the doctors to find the answer and to get Jewel Kay to feeling better real soon.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon has been getting blood and iron lately. He’s beginning to feel much better. Pray for his continued improvement.

David had good appointments yesterday. Jason and Becki were great help and good company. We met and really liked a new doctor. Three of the grandchildren are here and are enjoying being together. We’re looking forward to having the other three here next month.

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Christ” – Deuteronomy 6: 5-6 A page for the June Bible readings is available at the church.

Don’t forget that VBS starts soon at FBC, Kentwood. Go by the office to get your shirt and to get registered.

So many people need your prayers. Pray for those listed here and for others you know who have needs.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“May the God of peace . . .

equip you with all you need for doing his will.”

~Hebrews 13:20-21 TLB~

Please begin now to pray for Deanna Reynolds who will be having a tonsillectomy on 6/13.

Please pray for the Townsend family. Bro. Mike’s dad had some heart issues, but is home and doing better now.

Adrians Phillips did well with his procedure and is home already. Thank God for this good report.

Mr. John Phillips had a four-wheeler accident and broke both arms a couple weeks ago. We were told he is in rehab. The accident happened a couple weeks ago, but we missed hearing about him until yesterday.

Our family company all arrived safely yesterday. David has appointments in Baton Rouge today, the “Monday morning ride”, to meet with a new doctor, plus the regular ones. Jason and Becki will be going with us today.

Julie “JuJu” Venturella King

October 12, 1952 – May 24, 2019

Julie “JuJu” Venturella King passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 66. Julie was born on October 12, 1952 and was the oldest of six siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents, August Venturella, Jr. and Joann W. Venturella. Loving wife of the late Daryl Loverde by first marriage and of the late Barney “Andy” King by second marriage. Julie was the devoted mother of Brent Loverde (Beth), and the late Lisa Jobe (Jamie). Loving step-mother of Andrew King (Donna) and Heather Holden (Jode). Grandmother of Ellie Loverde, Brandon King, Brandee McLennan (JT), Jake King, and Grayson, Gabrielle, and Kayli Holden. Sister of the late Michael Venturella, Stephen Venturella (Doreene), the late August Venturella, III (Theresa), Renee Chrisman (Pete), and Joanne Venturella Morere. Proud Godmother of Bronson Nunez and Cade Morere. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family members and dear friends. Julie will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends, St. Helena Parish Hospital family, and all those whose lives she touched. Relatives, friends and co-workers are invited to attend a memorial service in her honor to be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite on Saturday, June 1st. Visitation from 3pm – 6pm, with services starting at 6pm. She will be laid to rest in a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Tangi Humane Society in memory of Julie. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Christ” – Luke 18:14

“Here for You” – You’ll Miss the Bus – Matthew 5:3

https://hereforyou.org/videos/#merciful

Be careful in the heat! Don’t let it get the best of you. Do most of your outdoor chores early in the morning or late in the evening as much as possible.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

~Proverbs 22:6~

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

Here for You – “Peacemakers” – Matthew 5:9 – https://hereforyou.org/videos/#merciful

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Christ” – Titus 3: 5-6

Don’t forget to pray for Adrian Phillips as he has surgery for two heart stents today at B.R. General.

Lynell Hyde White

August 08, 1949 – May 26, 2019

Lynell Hyde White, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home in Kentwood, LA. She was born August 8, 1949 in Amite, LA and was 69 years of age. She was a Godly woman that loved the Lord. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Richard White; 3 daughters, Pam Williams and husband, Ricky, Missy White and Jessie White and fiancé, Curtis Jones; 8 grandchildren, Kayla Williams, Cole Williams, Kasey Williams, Krissy Williams, Bryan Menard, Harley Menard, Wyatt Travis and Grant White; 3 great-grandchildren, Heidi Menard, Cohen Williams and Ella Menard; mother, Lynell Vines; sister, Karen McDaniel and husband Richard; brother, Earl Hyde; aunt, Cleora Hayden. Preceded in death by father, Carl Hyde; stepfather, Odies H. Vines; aunt, Nettie Loving; grandparents, Bryce and Emma Hyde. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00 PM until 10:00Pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 30, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Larry Blades. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Company coming from Georgia and Texas today! Do you see me smiling?

Anna Lee

Monday/Memorial Day

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

~Proverbs 23:25~

Read and Write Scripture Today – Philippians 4:9

“Who I Am in Christ” – New daily Scriptures to read and write!

Available in sanctuary of FBC, Kentwood
Begins June 1st or read on your own schedule

Please pray for Adrian Phillips. He will have two stents put in his heart tomorrow/Tuesday at Baton Rouge General.

Kathy Wales did come home yesterday from the hospital. She’s still in pain, but doing better. The doctor gave her a 60% chance of a successful hip surgery, but the surgery went well. She is thankful to be home. Pray for her as she begins six weeks of being non weight bearing!

“A Different Kind of Hope” – Romans 5:5 – https://hereforyou.org/videos/#merciful

Sunday evening at 5 P.M., FBC, Kentwood will kick off the 2019 VBS with food, games, and fun. VBS will be from 8:30 – 11:30 A.M. Monday through Friday, the first full week of June. Contact the church office at 229-8111 for more information.

I’m so thankful I am able to “visit” you each day.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Each of us will give an account of himself to God.

So don’t criticize each other anymore.

Try instead to live in such a way that you will never make your brother stumble by letting him see you doing something that he thinks is wrong.”

~Romans 14:12-13 TLB~

Robin Hayden is now in rehab at Hood Memorial. Pray for his complete recovery.

Kathy Wales had hip repair surgery. With the surgery done, she is dealing with pain now. Next, later today, she will return home to six week of non-weight bearing healing time. Pray for Chris and Kathy during this recovery time.

Arthur Gates

January 29, 1932 – May 24, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born January 29, 1932 in Spring Creek, LA and was 87 years of age. He was a dairy farmer for over 60 years and loved animals and gardening. He is survived by daughter, Susan Simpson and her husband, Wayne, grandchildren, Jason Simpson, Kerry Simpson and Amanda Durbin; great-grandchildren, Zac Simpson, Mason Simpson, nephew, Gene “Butch” White his wife, Maria, 2 nieces, Trudy Nelson and her husband, Mark, Candy Wallace and her husband, Rhett. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Brooks Gates; parents, Harry and Genella Gates; sister, Willie Mae White. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith & Rev. Eric Catha. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – James 2:18

Here for You – Matthew 19:24 – “The Example”

This morning, at 8:00, Pine Ridge United Methodist will host their monthly breakfast as a fundraiser for a needy person, family, or cause. They always serve a delicious buffet.

Tuesday, the “young” ladies will celebrate their monthly birthday party to honor those with May birthdays. They will meet at the Burger Basket in Osyka at 11:00. Join them there.

FBC, Kentwood will host VBS in one week. Now is a good time to register your child.

I’m so thankful you took the time to read this humble post today. May it benefit you in some way.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

~Exodus 20:12~

Today, let’s pray for Josiah Huckaby and his family. May God continue to bless them.

After flu/rsv season settled down, we decided to increase Josiah’s therapy appointments. We were going once a month for each therapy (physical, occupational, & speech). Now we go to physical therapy weekly & occupational/speech twice a month. This boy was already making strides but he just didn’t work much during our sessions. They would show him how to do something & he would refuse to work on it but as soon as we’d get home he’d start trying to do it himself. He’s definitely little MR. INDEPENDENT.

Now he works so hard during each session & it shows…after only 1 full month with our new schedule. He can sit in the tripod position for about 30 seconds now…if you can keep him from getting too tickled to hold that position. He can get on his hands & knees. He is really close to getting into a sitting position from his hands & knees. He does sort of an army crawl now…although he has started going backwards a little bit in the crawling position. He definitely favors doing things with his left hand vs right hand. It’s been a new struggle to get him to use both during therapy. He used to use his right hand until he would get frustrated & then swap to his left hand to complete whatever task he was doing. He has been identifying some items on flash cards by picking from 2 cards…which completely blew me away since we had not worked on that at all. He follows instruction during therapy when he’s not giggling & flirting. He is such a wiggle worm & his PT/OT have both mentioned how tired they are after his session…45 mins of trying to get a really strong wiggle worm to do what he doesn’t want to is completely exhausting! I know from experience!!! 😜 To God be the glory!!!

James Oliver Beddingfield

February 04, 1941 – May 23, 2019

James Oliver Beddingfield of Holden, La passed away at his home on May 23, 2019. Born in Moscow, Mississippi on February 4, 1941. Mr. Beddingfield was a truck driver by trade and was affectionately known as “Swamp Fox” by his truck driving friends. Although he battled a lengthy illness for many years, he was able to celebrate his 59th anniversary with the love of his life on May 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Hancock Beddingfield; daughter Janice Lynn and husband Robert Brabham; son James Randall “Randy” Beddingfield and wife Tammy; son Ronald Scott “Scotty” Beddingfield and wife Sarah; daughter Karen Louise and husband David King; daughter Melissa Ann “Missy” and husband Ray Thomas; son Bryan Edward “Bubby” Beddingfield and wife Tina; daughter Jennifer Helen “Jenny” and husband Herbert Woodard; one brother Hayward Beddingfield; 19 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and 2 great- granddaughters on the way. Preceded in death by his father Bapp Woodley Beddingfield; mother Margaret Helen Vick; 4 brothers and one sister. The family would like to thank Concerned Care Hospice: Tiffany Hebert, Rayna Morgan, Belinda Seals, Chaplain J, and Alice Sherard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2019, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 27, 2019. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Here for You – God blesses those who work for peace
-Matthew 5:9, NLT

https://hereforyou.org/videos/#merciful

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11 A.M. in Oyska @ Burger Basket

Operation Christmas Child

Did you make a shopping trip for OCC this week? Please get in the habit of spending a little money each week to support “shoeboxes”. You can leave your purchases at the FBC office or in the classroom next to the office. Thank you for helping little children this year.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – James 1:22

Thank you for reading and praying.

Anna Lee

Friday

Be devoted to one another in love.

Honor one another above yourselves.

~Romans 12:10 (NIV)~

Carol Bennett Sealey has been walking the hall at the hospital following her colon surgery. Please continue to pray for her as she heals.

Dollie Frazier is now able to see much better with both eyes. Thank you for praying for her as she had cataract surgeries.

Pray for the many graduates who are seeking jobs and for students who are looking for summer/part time jobs.

Pray for those in hospitals, rehabs, and long tern care facilities. Thank God for those who give of their time on a regular basis to visit family, friends, and total strangers.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – Matthew 4:21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

When you have a praise, prayer request, or update, please feel free to click “Contact” on the top of this page and send me a message. Thanks!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.

~Romans 15:2 (NIV)~

Today, I am asking for special prayer for an awesome young woman. She is the granddaughter of a high school classmate and has fought a courageous battle. Enjoy some time reading her Facebook page, Maddie’s Miracles, and praying for her.

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Carol Bennett Sealey’s surgery is completed. Let’s pray for her as she moves on to whatever is ahead of her.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon has has a number of appointments. He received a unit of blood this week. Pray he improves soon.

David got a good report from his cardiologist yesterday. We’re looking ahead to a full day of appointments next Wednesday.

Maxine Smith Ard

September 27, 1937 – May 20, 2019

Maxine Smith Ard passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 of natural causes at the age of 81. She was born in the town of Foxworth in Marion County Mississippi on September 27, 1937 and her family moved to Louisiana after World War II while she was still a child. Maxine’s son William was born weeks before her seventeenth birthday as she was married for the first time when she was 15. She completed night school while working full time at a laundromat and part time at a restaurant. On August 9, 1963 Maxine married Lamon Ard and they moved to Montpelier in October of 1967 and they remained married for 49 years “until death they did part” in 2012. For several years Maxine and Lamon fostered boys for the Child Protection Services. Over the years Maxine worked as a bookkeeper, and for what was once the Terrebonne Lumber Company. She retired from Montpelier Gas and Water in 2010 where she managed the billing services. Maxine is preceded in death by her husband Eddie Lamon Ard, parents Melvin Smith and Annie Bedwell Smith, brother, Waymon Smith and nephews Jerry Lott and Bob Lott. She is survived by her son, William (Bill) Pittman and daughter-in-law Mary Agnes Pittman, grandson Jacob Stephen Pittman, granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Pittman Poche’ and her husband LTJG Alan Poche’, and two great grandchildren, Madison Poche’ and Natalie Poche’. She is also survived by her sister Lillian Smith Nucico, sister-in-law Betty Smith, niece Patty Smith, nephew Chad Smith, her brother, Cercie Smith and his wife Katherine Smith and his children, David Smith, Michael Smith, Linda Smith, Roger Smith, and niece Patsy Lott Howansky. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – Hebrews 3:4-6

Say or do something to help build someone up today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.”

~1 John 1:7~

Please pray for Maddie. https://www.facebook.com/Maddies-Miracles-390075544489525/

Maddie is the granddaughter of a high school classmate and has a rare liver disease. She’s beautiful, inside and out!

Carol Bennett Sealey had surgery yesterday. Pray for her as she recovers from the surgery.

Robin Hayden had a fall that led to surgery about 6 P.M. last night. Pray for him and his caregivers. Robin’s mother is Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden.

Jonnie Clay Harling

December 25, 1940 – May 18, 2019

Jonnie Clay Harling, 78, of Chesbrough, LA, passed away peacefully at 11:19AM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home with his loving sister, “Homer” by his side.

He was born December 25, 1940 in Prentiss County, MS.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice Scott Sandifer; stepfather, Lewis Sandifer; father, J.C. Harling and great-niece, Jessica Caine Travis

Mr. Harling was a veteran and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He was a retired seaman with the Merchant Marines.

He was a friend to all and enjoyed life and boy, he loved to dance! He liked giving everyone a nickname and had a special one for each of the five gals he loved the most in is life.

Jonnie is survived by two sisters, Fay Liuzza and husband, Jack of Amite and Betty Travis – Taylor of Chesbrough; one niece, Tracie Travis of Amite; three nephews, Herman Travis of Chesbrough, Peyton Travis of Tangipahoa and Reid Travis of Chesbrough; one great-niece, Shelbie Travis; twelve great-nephews, James Ballard, Joshua Clay Ballard, Wesley Travis, Wyatt Travis, Lewis Travis, Landon Travis, Jacob Travis, Samuel Travis, Charles Travis, Daniel Travis, Daniel Travis, Joseph Travis and Caleb Travis; three great-grand-nieces, Alayna Grace Travis, Charli Kate Travis and Austyn Rae DeMars; one great-great-nephew, Bentley Ray Travis; extended family, Scott Bozzard and wife, Susan and their children, Tyler, Tegan and Trey of Humble, TX.

Private services will be held at a later date under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS.

James Dew has been nominated for the presidency of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Please cover him with your prayers. He replaces Chuck Kelley who has served many years.

http://www.bpnews.net/52949/kelley-to-nobts-grads–you-are-never-alone

http://www.bpnews.net/52941/dew-nominated-to-lead-new-orleans-seminary

Kay Bennett and the Baptist Friendship House were recently honored by the FBI for their work to to stop human trafficking in New Orleans.

http://www.bpnews.net/52952/fbi-honors-baptist-ministry-for-humantrafficking-work?fbclid=IwAR2lqdL4mSl1Prk66ZH3CIIQ_gk-kLbbdrlzGq4ztYMcvy9CnzvGv3nf3pQ

Read and Write the Bible – Philippians 2:1-2

I believe in prayer! I trust you do too.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;

and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.

~Proverbs 20:26 (NKJV)~

…the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.

How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!

~James 3:5~

Pray for Adrian Phillips. He has been scheduled for more heart procedures today. Let’s pray the doctors are able to achieve their goals.

David and I left before 6:30 yesterday morning and got home this morning at 3:30. We did not get to have all the scheduled appointments because the lab test showed a blood level of 6.7. David was sent to the ER for two units of blood. It was given slowly and took 15 hours. It’s good to be home. David’s appointment with the new doctor has been rescheduled for Wednesday.

David and I are in agreement that as long and hard as the day was for us, we were right were God wanted us to be and He was right there with us!

Xavier Chance Ory

May 8, 2019 – May 17, 2019

Xavier Chance Ory was born on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 and received his precious angel wings on Friday, May 17, 2019. Even though he was only held for a moment, he will be cherished for a lifetime. Xavier’s family will always remember the short time they had together, for now, he is their guardian angel.

He leaves behind his loving mom and dad, Blake and Lily Ory, maternal grandparents, Suzanne and Clifford Edwards; paternal grandparents, Ronda and Bo Douget, and Mark and Anna Peters; Aunts, Candace Day, Erin Burns, Lalia Edwards, and Felicia Sonnie; Uncles, Chris Edwards, Donnie Edwards, Michael Edwards, Dwight Douget, Ashton Douget, Will Douget, Colten Peters, and Ethan Peters; as well as numerous cousins.

Xavier is preceded in death by his uncle, Chandler Douget.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Service at 1:00 p.m.

Condolences and other information can be found online at www.thompsoncares.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Christ” – Job 22: 21-22

Anna Lee