Category: Scripture Writing

Monday

God blesses us so we can bless others!

“All the believers were together and had everything in common.

Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” 

~Acts 2:44-45 NIV~

David and I have been on the receiving end of many kind expressions of love and concern, cards, calls, food, yard work, visits, etc.  We have been richly blessed.  I don’t thing anyone had to sell their possessions to do so, but we certainly have been blessed!

 

 

Read and Write the Bible for April – “Waiting on God” – I Peter 1:19-23

The list of Scriptures for this month are available at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

An extra Bible reading suggestion for the next three weeks: Starting today read one chapter of John each day.  By Easter you will have read 21 chapters and had read what Easter really means.

 

 

That’s all for now.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

“God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” 

~1 Timothy 3:15 GW~

 

 

 

I don’t know about homecoming today at FBC, Kentwood, but I do know the the talented group from years ago, Gloryland, will perform at Gillsburg Baptist Church tonight at 6 P.M.  This will be the first time they have sung as a group in many years.  They will sing at 6 P.M.

 

 

 

Viola R. Jones

September 24, 1933 – March 28, 2019

VIOLA RAYBOURN JONES, (85), loving wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left this earthly life on March 28, 2019. Viola Mae Raybourn was born September 24, 1933 , the third child of James Alfred Raybourn and Etta Mae Broome Raybourn. Viola married her husband of 61 years, Darrell Dwight Jones of Maurepas, Louisiana, on May 7, 1955. Viola attended Kentwood High School. She met Darrell while attending business college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shortly after their marriage, Darrell entered the US Army and Viola moved with him to Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana, where she worked on post as an office assistant. Viola and Darrell moved to Brusly in 1964 where they raised their three children. She worked out of the home for many years, doing upholstery work and making custom draperies, and also as a substitute teacher. She later became the office manager for Brusly High School. Viola maintained a strong faith in God, and was active in her Baptist faith, most recently at First Baptist Church in Plaquemine, La. She was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Viola and Darrell were avid campers and loved to travel. They were fortunate to visit many of our countries grandest places, traveling to every state except Hawaii. In 1988 they camped their way all across the US and Canada up to the Denali valley in Alaska. One of their all-time favorite places was Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City, Georgia, where they returned for many summers. Their children have many wonderful memories of this park and its rangers, who came to be old friends to Darrell and Viola. In their later years, they spent several weeks each summer in Southfork, Colorado and several weeks during the winter at San Benito, Texas, from which they always returned loaded down with grapefruit. Viola was preceded in death by her loving husband Darrell on April 28, 2016. Viola is survived by one daughter, Deborah Suzanne Jones Torres, and her husband Lyle Charles Torres; and two sons: James Darrell Jones, and his wife Lauren Suzanne Massey Jones; and Daniel Leroy Jones, and his wife Melissa Ann Cade Jones. She had seven grandchildren: Leigh Nicole Jones Adams and her husband Richard Todd Adams; Phillip Matthew Mack and his wife Michelle Clare Folse Mack; Rachel Layne Jones Chappell and her husband Cory Donald Chappell; Jaime Elizabeth Mack Chenevert and her husband Cody Joseph Chenevert; Jennifer Michele Jones Browning, and her husband Gage Daniel Browning; Evan Darrell Mack, and Jared Michael Jones. She also had six great-grandchildren: Piper Eloise Mack, Alice Violet Mack, Georgette Viola Adams, Raylen Leigh Chappell, Silas James Mack, and Jones Ganson Chappell. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings James Houlon Raybourn, Bonnie Verlie Smith Crawford, and Zettie Janette Raybourn Rhodus. She is survived by two brothers, Percy Ben Raybourn and Adren Lavon Raybourn. As per her wishes, Viola will be laid to rest with a small gravesite ceremony at the Line Creek Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (www.alzfdn.org).

 

 

Read & Write the Bible Today – Proverbs 12:9-14

 

 

 

I have the  Bible reading guide for April and will try to get it to the church this morning so you can follow it.  The theme of the verses for April is “Waiting on God”.

 

 

Don’t forget to support the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America and to bring your donations for Operation Christmas Child.  The OCC purchases can be left in the Sunday School classroom next to the choir room.  If you prefer to give money to OCC, mark your envelope to say special account for OCC.  Thank you for giving so others can learn about Jesus.

 

 

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

 

 

I heard that tomorrow is homecoming at FBC, Kentwood.  I’ve been out so much that I know no details.  If someone will fill me in, I will post it.  Thanks!

Read the Bible – Proverbs 19:17 & 22:9
Baptist Press has some great articles today.
I wasn’t there, but I understand the Gathiers had a wonderful concert at FBC, Covington last night.  They are one of my favorite groups.  I always try to catch them on the television on Saturday evenings.
Please pray for all the young families who are not bringing up their children in church and keeping them there as long as they live at home.  This article one of  several I have read lately that broke my heart.

Sidney C. Simmons

January 03, 1933 – March 28, 2019

Sidney C. Simmons, a resident of Bolivar, LA , passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. He was born January 3, 1933 in Magnolia, MS and was 86 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Newman; 2 sons, Richard S. Simmons and wife, Patricia, and Gary B. Simmons; 3 sisters, Jeanette Maxie, Patsy Dillon, and Iris Kay Walker; a brother, Percy Simmons; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Golda Simmons; a sister, Ivy Lee Robertson; and 2 brothers, Bernard Simmons and Reginald Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Lacoste. Interment Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I hope I gave you some “food for thought” and prayer today.
Anna Lee

Friday

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” 

~Hebrews 10:24 NIV~

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate made it home from MD Anderson for a while.  Send a card, make a phone call, prepare a dish, plan a visit, etc.  All of you will be blessed.

 

 

 

Today, I request prayer for David again.  The doctor and David will be considering a new treatment Monday.  Please pray they make the right decision.

 

 

 

I was told Brett Fraier is doing better.  Keep the Frazier family in your prayers.

 

 

 

There are others with needs that are not physical, maybe spiritual, loneliness, grief, etc.  Go to the top and read the Scripture from Hebrews 10:24 again.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible 

  • Proverbs 3:27-28
  • Proverbs 11: 25-26

 

 

 

Delores Casanova

July 24, 1952 – March 27, 2019

Delores Casanova, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born July 24, 1952 in Independence, LA and was 66 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons Richard T. Bearden, Jr. and Carlton Wayne Walker; 4 grandchildren Jayden Wayne Broussard, Destiny Lynn Bearden, Bridget A. Case, and Richard Austin Bearden; 5 great grandchildren Meka McFall, Skyler McFall, Akashia McFall, Blakely Rain, and Damien Austin Bearden; 1brother Frankie Earl Casanova and wife Angela; Special friends Angela Cutrer, Diane Cutrer, Gail Slaven and many other family members and friends. Preceded in death by parents Farrel and Louise Casanova; grandaughter Denise Desinee McFarland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2019, and from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

As you plan your day, try to work in some time to minister to others.  Make that a priority for your day.

J – Jesus first

O – Others second

Y – Yourself last

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“My old self has been crucified with Christ.

It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.

So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” 

~Galatians 2:20 NLT~

 

 

Thanks to all of you who prayed for Jimmy Alford and his family.  Some of you were aware of my “unspoken request” and some prayed because I had an unspoken request.  It was at Jimmy’s request I no longer posted his name.  He didn’t like to draw attention to himself.

The family was truly blessed by the outpouring of love for Jimmy and his family.  I ask that you pray for his wife, Janie, and hopefully she will be able to have the knee surgeries she has postponed for so long while she cared for Jimmy.  Pray for Leesha and Shaun and their families.

May Jimmy’s family and many friends be encouraged by his example.  May God be glorified, even now, by Jimmy’s example of caring, doing, serving, and giving of himself.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Philippians 2: 6-11

 

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

There are plenty of great articles for you to read today.  I suggest you consider making Baptist Press your daily newspaper.  That could cause a positive change in anyone’s attitude and daily conversations, as well as being a source of positive Christian information in our world that often seems to omit any mention of God.

 

 

 

Baptist Message – BaptistMessage.com

Many of these articles are of a more local nature.  Learn what God is doing in and  through our people in our state.

 

 

 

My your life shine for Jesus today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” 

~Hebrews 10:24 NIV~

 

 

 

Baby Jules Tanksley, daughter of KeriBeth and Jamie Tanksley, will be having her second open heart surgery.  Pray for the staff at Children’s hospital, the family, and for Jules.

 

 

 

Rosa Emma Miller Turner

April 26, 1947 – March 25, 2019

She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls Proverbs 31:10 Rosa Emma Miller Turner of Hillsdale, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Monday March 25, 2019 at North Oaks Hospital. She was born in Baton Rouge on April 26,1947. She was the daughter of James T. Miller and Anne Mae Siebert Miller. Shortly after her birth her mother passed away and God blessed her with a wonderful woman who raised as her own daughter, Rosa S. Miller. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1965 and Southeastern Louisiana University in 1973 obtained a degree in Business. Rosa Emma was a retired Educator. She loved her lord and savior Jesus Christ and instilled in all of her children and grandchildren her favorite bible verse “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it… Psalms 118:24” Survived by her three children, James Keith Newell and wife Karen, Kimberly Newell Landry, and Robert Klint Newell; brother, Ted Miller and partner Henry Mayes Jr.; grandchildren, Kari and Eric LeBlanc, Scott and Haleigh Villeneuve, Kaylie Villeneuve, Keifer Newell, Lake Newell, Nicole Newell, and River Newell; great-grandchildren Owen, Ethan, Charlie, Lucien, and Brayson. Preceded in death by her parents. We would like to thank Dr. Smitty Smith and North Oaks Medical Center for their care and comfort during her final days. Visitation will be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church on Friday, March 29th from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Rev. Randy Carlin. Interment in church cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Philippians 2:1-5

 

 

 

Midwest recovery begins as additional flooding looms

http://www.bpnews.net/52634/midwest-recovery-begins-as-additional-flooding-looms

 

 

 

It is one thing to know your brother-in-law as a kind, caring, helpful, and humble Christian man, but it is certainly another to witness hundreds of people stand in a winding line for so long to file through to say good-bye to him.  Pray for the family at they continue to celebrate Jimmy’s life today.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.” 

~1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT~

 

 

 

 

 

Our daughter-in-law had a very successful gall bladder surgery.  Her recovery seems to be going smoothly.  Thank-you for praying for Becki.

 

 

 

 

Brett Frazier continues to be in a room at Lakeview and is doing about the same.  Please continue to pray for his family.

 

 

 

David had another long day, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. yesterday as we traveled to Baton Rouge.  After labs, seeing a NP, and getting Procrit, David got a unit of blood.

 

 

 

 

Some just wrote me through “Contact” on this site and requested prayers for the family of Micah Fitzhugh.

 

 

 

I found a more complete obituary for David’s brother.

Obituary for James “Jimmy” Russell Alford

James ‘Jimmy’ Russell Alford
Jimmy Alford, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He retired from ExxonMobil, as the Head Advisor of the Inspection Division for many years, where he mentored many generations in his field. Jimmy was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, who was very strong in his faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, served as 8th Ward Constable for many years, and also as a past president and board member for the Livingston Parish Fire District #10 in Holden. Jimmy served his community as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, an active member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, a dedicated member of the Gideons International Organization, and the Knights Templar in Hammond. Jimmy was a very giving and selfless man, always willing to help out anyone in need. He would often cook his famous “Jambalaya A-La Alford” for many charities, fundraisers and benefits to help people in need. Jimmy loved going to the camp on the river with his family and catching catfish and setting out his trout lines. In his younger years he raced cars, where he first met the love of his life, Janie, who he later married and they had two wonderful children. Jimmy was the greatest man, best husband, loving father, and an awesome grandfather, who has left behind a beautiful legacy to remember him by and is already deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.Jimmy leaves behind his adoring wife of almost 50 years, Janie Courtney Alford; daughter, Leesha Robert and husband Troy; son, Shawn Alford and wife Catherine; sister, Bonnie Alford Newman and husband Harold; brothers, Donald Alford and wife Angela, and David Alford and wife Anna Lee; grandchildren, Kaleb Gleber, Tanner Gleber, Grace Alford, Caroline Alford, and Mary Cate Alford.

Preceding him in death are his parents, William C. and Elizabeth R. Alford; and grandparents, James W. Alford, Mamie Bennett, Earl E. Russell, and Azlea Vernon.

Active Pallbearers will be Donald Alford, Vernon Russell, Ricky Russell, Tanner Gleber, Paul K. Duke, Wade Courtney, DeWayne Harmon, Troy Robert, and Matt Newman. Honorary Pallbearers are David Alford, Harold Newman, as well as his Masonic Brothers.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Masonic service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Bro. Richard Wallace and Brother Alton Foster. Interment to follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

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I now have an obituary for Bro. Darryl’s dad, Charles Miller.

Obituary for Charles Cavell Miller

Charles Cavell Miller, a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, went home to his Lord and Savior at 1:35 pm on March 22, 2019. Mr Miller was a native of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana and had also resided in Livingston and Port Sulphur, Louisiana. He was a 1947 graduate of Mt. Hermon High School and earned BS, Masters and Specialist Degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He was a Christian, ordained Deacon and was devoted to his family.

Mr. Miller had a keen intelligence and phenomenal memory that served him well in his many jobs and hobbies. Dairy farming, gardening, carpentry, logging, teaching, high school and vo-tech guidance counselor were just some of the many jobs he held over the years. His hobbies included coin collecting and extensive family genealogy research. After his retirement, he began cataloguing every cemetery in Washington, St Helena, Livingston and Tangipahoa Parish. His genealogy and cemetery works are available in many local public libraries. He loved to travel and he and his wife visited every state except Hawaii during their 63 years together. Mr. Miller’s great love was all things military. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard in October 1949. He retired as a Major in 1976 and spent many joyous hours recounting his adventures to anyone who would listen.

Children: One son: Darryl (Laurie) Miller; four daughters: Sue Ellen St Ann, Terry Woodson (Norman) Frosch, Barbara Anne Freiler Miller (Jack), and Sandra Kaye Painter.

Grandchildren: Valerie Orazio, Jaime LaCrosse, Charles St Ann, Christopher St Ann, Tiffany Miller, Sydney Freiler, Jeremy Painter, Trent Painter, Ashley Hutto, Ryan Miller and Phillip Miller.

Great Grandchildren: Austin Coleman; Gabrielle, Damian , Trendon, and Grayson St. Ann; Kaylee and Caleb Orazio; Rowan Miller and Zaden Portis; Emma, Amelia and Joseph Wayne Hutto; Prestyn and Dylan Painter.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Charles (Rachel) Lanford; Lena (Don) Leonard; Carolyn (Albert) Lebo; Peggy (Jessie) Strickland.

He had many nieces/nephews and proudly displayed pictures of his large, extended family throughout his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Lanford Miller; father and mother, Elton Jerry and Ontee Smith Miller; and brother Bobby L. Miller

Honorary Pallbearers: Charles St Ann, Christopher St Ann, Jeremy Painter, Trent Painter, Ryan Miller, Phillip Miller, and Austin Coleman.

Services:
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, memorial service at 11:00 am on April 1, 2019 followed by a graveside service at Mt. Pisgah. Afterward, the fellowship hall will be open for lunch and visitation.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls and visits. A very special thanks to Heart of Hospice for going above and beyond with their care and support. Dad checked the calendar every morning to see which staff member would be coming out that day and truly looked forward to your visits. A special shout out to Rivers, Dionne and Aaron who always had time for his stories.

                                                            Charles Cavell Miller
Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 25:44-45
Pray for these families and other families who need out prayers today.
Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“My cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” 

~Psalm 23:5-6 NIV~

 

 

Our daughter-in-law, Becki, will be having gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please pray for her as she has this procedure in Rome, GA.

 

 

 

My unspoken request continues to be on my heart today.  Please pray for this person and for the family.

 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Breakfast this morning will be to benefit Allen and Jeanine Stewart who recently lost their home in a fire.  You are invited to join them at 8:00.

 

 

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday at the Burger Basket in Osyka.  Join them at 11:00.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 20:28 & 23:11-12

 

 

 

You may want to worship with FBC, K at 10:30 in person or with their live video.  Several other churches in our area will have their services shared live.  If you can’t watch live, you ca witch later.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

 

Linda Bridges‘ recent surgery has left her with new issues to endure and overcome.  Pray for her as she faces these problems.  She looks forward to being 100% again.

 

 

Brett Frazier has been moved to a private room.  Please continue to pray for Brett and his family.

 

 

 

My unspoken request has become a much bigger and more complicated issue.  Pray for this person and the entire family.

 

 

 

 

The Hope Center  in Roseland is in need of some people who can do heavy lifting.  They are Tuesday – Friday if you are able to help them.

 

 

 

Former IMB missionary leader Steve Smith, 57, dies

http://www.bpnews.net/52618/former-imb-missionary-leader-steve-smith-57-dies

 

 

Tomorrow morning at 8 A.M., Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to help someone in the community with a need.  Come get a great breakfast and help a family at the same time.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible Today – Matthew 5:16, 42

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.

I am the Good Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” 

~John 10:10-11 TLB~

 

 

 

Brett Frazier was still in ICU and doing about the same last night as yesterday morning.  Please continue to pray for Brett and his family.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Bro. Darryl’s dad who is at a daughter’s home.  Pray for the family too.

 

 

 

We never did talk with Smiley Conerly after his procedure, but I did see him going in church last night.  I’ll that that is a good report.

 

 

 

According to one of his sisters-in-law, David Watson, Sr. passed away last night.  I’ll look for the obituary soon.

 

 

 

Azalene Goetzman

A native of Kentwood, Louisiana, she passed away on March 19, 2019 at the age of 91. Arrangements are pending at Greenoaks Funeral Home. 225-925-5331

The funeral for Mrs azalene Goetmann will be Sat.march 23@ Greenoaks
funeral home in Baton Rouge on 9595 FloridaBlvd at 2PM. Visitation at 12.

 

Thanks Alcyon for giving this information.

 

 

Klaudia Faye Durnin (1948 – 2019)

Klaudia Faye Durnin, age 70 of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Richard Murphy Hospice House. She was born on Wednesday, October 20, 1948, in Magnolia, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Claude Cutrer and the late Willie Faye Easom Cutrer. Klaudia is survived by her husband of 51 years, John N. Durnin; daughter, Kelly Durnin Fricker and husband Mike; son, John C. Durnin and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, McKenna Laura Durnin, John Greyson Durnin, Emersyn Quinn Durnin, and Asher Liam Durnin; sister, Marsha Lee Cutrer Prine and husband Robert and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 600 North Oak Street Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 9:30 am until the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice at www.richardmurphyhospice.com, MD Anderson Cancer Research, at www.mdanderson.org. An guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

 

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Luke 10: 31-37

 

 

 

Share the light of Jesus in our world today.

Anna Lee