Category: Scripture

Monday

“A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

~Proverbs 19:11 NIV~

 

 

David’s brother, Jimmy, called early yesterday morning to say the results of tests he had done Friday were in.  Jimmy’s cancer indicators have dropped from the 400″s to less than 10, a reading considered normal.  There are some people named Alford who are very thankful this morning.

 

 

 

A new Bible study, Romans, will begin Friday.  I saw a friend from another church yesterday who asked about attending.  Of course, that will be just fine, even great!   It’s not about your church connection!   It’s about a desire to study God’s Word!  Contact me or just show up Friday in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  This week we will talk about who, what, when, etc.  The next week, we will begin with chapter on.  Come learn with us.  We begin at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Redeemer and catch up on passages you might not have read yet.

 

 

There’s excitement stirring in some hearts at FBC, Kentwood as people are getting involved in Operation Christmas Child.  A new approach this year seems to have opened our hearts to new opportunities, theme boxes, crafts for children to make, etc.  We’ll be happy to share our enthusiasm with others.  Children, far from Kentwood, will be blessed as they receive gifts and LEARN ABOUT JESUS!  The word from Kentwood is doing things differently can be even more exciting for those of us packing the shoeboxes.

 

 

The associational WMU will meet this morning at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  Join us at 10:00 A.M.  You’ll also get an opportunity to learn about the missionaries featured in the Week of Prayer this week.

 

 

This week has the potential for being extra special for some people.  Let’s include ourselves in that number.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God.

God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

~Ecclesiastes 5:2~

 

Glen Magee got off the vent and is progressing well.  Hopefully, he will be able to move from the ICU room today.  Keep praying for him and his family.

 

 

Mike Woodard is much improved.  Thank you for praying for him.

 

 

Scott Womack will have a procedure to take care of a third blockage Wednesday in Covington.  Pray for Scott, his doctor, and his family.

 

 

Aubrey McMillan‘s heart surgery for ten by-passes is still scheduled for Wednesday.  He will be at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

 

 

Ferrie Gene Blackmon is home from rehab.  I’m sure she will appreciate a little company.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 24-26
  • Proverbs 27
  • Luke 7

 

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

~Philippians 2:3~

 

 

Iley Dillon’s knee surgery went well yesterday.  His doctor was pleased with his progress on the afternoon of surgery.  Iley should be able to go home in a few days.

 

 

Glen Magee’s surgery yesterday at St. Tammany involved four by-passes.  All went well.

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. John Alan Blackwell.

 
Also, please pray for Rhonda Hendry as she recovers from Thursday’s surgery at North Oaks.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 22-23
  • Psalm 27
  • Luke 6

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • Completed Ezekiel yesterday!
  • Will begin Romans next week – We will talk about the who, when, where, how, when of Romans next week and begin chapter one the following Friday.

 

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American work begins tomorrow.

 

 

The WMU meeting Monday will be at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 and involve a study of the Annie Armstrong Offering.

 

 

A volunteer team of men for FBC, Kentwood built a ramp for Mrs. Bessie Hayden yesterday.  Bless each one who gave of themselves yesterday!  It will be good to see her out and about again.

 

 

Enjoy this day God has sent us by doing something for others and something for yourself.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday Addition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsr2NK9U9Co&feature=shareThis video of Rev. Billy Graham was made when he did a crusade in Brazil 44 years ago, in 1974.  I know you will enjoy watching it.  What makes it especially wonderful is that my friend Rev. Bill Ichter lead the choir for the crusade.  Bro. Bill was sick a week ago, but is better now.  Oh, the memories he must be living again this week.  Two great men!  Even if you don’t know Rev. Bill Ichter, I think you will enjoy reliving a crusade.  Don’t worry, the video is not in Portuguese!

Friday

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

 

 

Rhonda Hendry had the latest thyroid surgery this morning.  Let’s pray as she recovers from surgery and waits for a clean bill of health.

 

 

Glen Magee is having open heart surgery at 8:00 in the morning at St. Tammany hospital.  As we pray for him, let’s pray for his family.

 

 

Tammie Y. Roberts request we pray for June Baker and her family.

Please pray for a co-worker of Dwayne’s and their family . Jarrod and Meg Baker’s little girl , June , has been diagnosed with leukemia . They are seeking treatment at St Jude’s . June is almost 4 years old . I need all my prayer warriors to put little June Baker on your prayer list .

     June had surgery today.  All procedures and chemo went well.

 

 

Jean Lewis Myers

Jean Lewis Myers, a resident of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at her home. She was born June 3, 1934 in Barnstable, England and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Rosanna Myers Stewart and husband, Larry; 4 grandchildren, Christopher Stewart and wife, Jennifer, Melissa Stewart, Jeremy Stewart, and Laura Ann Webb and husband, Ronnie; and her 3 great grandchildren, Ainsley Stewart, Ian Stewart and Marlyn Kathyrn Webb. Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Myers; son, Daniel Boone Myers; and her parents, William and Beatrice Lewis. A Memorial Service will be held at a late date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Numbers 22-23
  • Proverbs 26
  • Luke 5

 

Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • Completion of study of Exodus
  • Next Bible study – Romans – Begins next week

 

Thanks for checking-in and praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Through him you believe in God,

who raised him from the dead and glorified him,

and so your faith and hope are in God.

~1 Peter 1:21~

 

A former student, Malanie Harrell, is soon to be honored by teachers and classmates.  This will give her an opportunity to see many of those she hasn’t seen in the last many years at one time.  Pray for this reunion to be all Melanie dreams of.

 

 

Ken Roberts is improving.  She was able to sit up yesterday.  Pray for Ken as his body adjusts to his new heart.

 

 

Ferrie Gene Blackmon is improving and will soon leave rehab for home.

 

 

Bessie Hayden is still making improvements.  Pray for her as she see her doctors to determine what is next in her treatment.

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. John Alan Blackwell.  He’s still at North Oaks.

 

 

Eric Lee has a side-step in his treatment.  He had to Baton Rouge for a problem with his pic-line.  Pray for his continuing treatment.

 

 

Rob Anderson, son in law of Robert and Ora Lee Wilson, is doing better.  Thank-you for your prayers for him and his family, especially has his family had a big move to a northestern city during this time.

 

 

Rhonda Hendry of Chesbrough has been having some issues with her thyroid.  She learned yesterday that there is a little carcinoma remaining and will undergo surgery to remove it.  Please pray for Rhonda and her family.

 

 

I have two messages to share about two great pastors I have know.  I think you will be touched by these.  I got to hear both of them many times and am so blessed for that.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 16-18
  • Psalm 26
  • Luke 4

 

 

Reminder – Two-Rivers Associational WMU meeting Monday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – All ladies are invited to attend.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

 

 

Glen Magee‘s surgery is scheduled for 8 A.M. Friday.  Please pray for him as he has by-pass heart surgery.

 

 

Aubrey McMillan called last night to ask for prayers as he faces heart surgery for 10 by-passes Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake.  Please pray.

 

 

Olivia Widas is at Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge where she will have her appendix removed this morning.  Please pray for her surgery and her recovery.

 

 

Wayne Langley, husband of Glenda Cobb, has been very sick and was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.  Please pray for Wayne and Glenda and the family.

 

 

Wilton Hughes is better and back at home.  Thank-you for your prayers for Wilton and his family.

 

 

Rev. Bill Ichter is doing better.  Thanks for your prayers for this wonderful man who has served God faithfully for many years.  He worked with Rev. Billy Graham to some crusades in South America.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Mark 13-15
  • Proverbs 25
  • Luke 3
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
A Bible study of the book of Romans will begin Friday of next week.  Join us at FBC, Kenwood at 10 A.M.
The monthly birthday party is on the fourth Monday of each month at The Cafe.  Make plans to attend in March.  We had a good time yesterday.
I’m looking forward to working with the children as they learn about missions tonight.  
Anna Lee

Tuesday

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

 

Today, I have three obituaries to share.

Justin Blaine Milton, Jr.

December 22, 1998 – February 24, 2018

On the sunny Saturday morning of February 24, 2018, Justin Blaine Milton Jr., of Hillsdale, LA left this earth for his eternal home in heaven. Blaine, a charming, strong, and handsome young man, sported a smile that radiated joy as his personality initiated laughter. Born December 22, 1998, he is the adored son of Jessica and Greg Dupepe of Hillsdale and Justin and Erin Milton of Greensburg. Blaine was the best brother to Brady, Court, Emma Kate, Luke, Roxie, and Chloe. He’s the grandson of Janet and Jimmy Meyer of Hammond, Danny and Robin Milton of Kentwood, Tommy and Judy Dupepe of Greensburg, and Otis and Jan Alford of Kentwood. Blaine’s biggest fans were his aunts, Jennie (Corey) Perkins, Bonnie (Brooks) Jordan, and Dana (Hunter) Bond and cousins, Kade and Kaul Perkins, Bennett and Blinn Jordan, Kirstie Bridges, and Kolby and Hunter Bond. Blaine leaves behind extended family and a multitude of friends who loved him dearly including a special aunt and uncle, Buster and Bonnie Thompson, first love Kaleigh Crawford and his best friend Davin Booty with whom he shared his Wilson family. Blaine was a 2017 graduate of ASC where he was a talented athlete, a member of Beta, and unanimously voted Most Handsome.  Blaine took great pride in being the owner and caretaker of family land and growing his livestock herd as a self-proclaimed farmer.  

Blaine was greeted in heaven by his grandparents Herman and Noma Newell.  “Hermie” made his way to heaven on February 22, 2001 and “Nokie” joined him on February 24, 2015. As Psalms 31:15 says, “my times are in your hands,” there is no coincidence in dates but rather they are a part of God’s master plan.   

Dearest friends and brothers Brady Milton, Court Milton, Luke Milton, Brody Toler, Davin Booty, Stonewall Carrier, Jacob Cassel, Brennon Farace, Bodie Bridges, Bubba Creel, and Barrett Bridges will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church Tuesday, February 27th 6:00-9:00 pm and Wednesday, February 28th 9:00-11:00 am with service beginning at 11:00 am. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to tiffanythomasmemorial.org in memory of Blaine Milton.   

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Georgia Mae Cheek

September 10, 1939 – February 24, 2018

A resident of Pine Grove passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home. She was born September 10, 1939 in Amite and was 78 years of age. She is survived by 3 daughters, Elizabeth “Ann” Cheek and her fiance’, Melvin Roe, Watson, Margaret Cheek Rutland and her husband, Robert W. Rutland, Pine Grove, and Barbara “Boo” Cheek Rutland and her husband, Roger Rutland, Pine Grove; 4 grandchildren, Kris Rutland, Watson, Samantha Ellzey, Montpelier, Blair Davis, Watson, Ashley Butler, Baton Rouge; 2 step-grandchildren, Karla Jordan, Laurel, MS and Rebecca Rutland, Smithdale, MS; 6 great-grandchildren, Breeanna Thompson, Montpelier, Hannah Davis, Watson, Konner Rutland, Watson, Marley Butler, Baton Rouge, Jackson Davis, Watson, and Korbin Rutland, Watson; sister, Geraldine Baker Sanchez, Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Clyde Cheek; parents, J. D. and Willie Mae Baker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Paul Cantrell. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Paulette Humphrey Simmons

April 19, 1947 – February 26, 2018

A resident of Greensburg passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born April 19, 1947 in Liverpool, LA and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Mindy Simmons Carter and husband, Mitch; grandchildren, Brookley Simmons Bell and husband, Josh, Aliesa Warwick Gourgues and husband, Kyle, Sydni Lee Brown, and Dustin Ray Carter and wife, Hunter; great-grandchildren, Alexi Gourgues, Kallie Carter, Brogan Welch, and Elizabeth Bell; sisters, Loleta Anzalone and Linda Reeves and husband, Skeet; brother, Sylvester Humprey and wife, Shirley. Preceded in death by parents, Percy and Thelma Humphrey; son, Clif Simmons; daughter, Deana Warwick; granddaughter, Kallie Brown; fiancé, Glen Phillips; and her beloved dog, Princess. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Special thanks to the staff of St. Helena Parish Nursing Home and Community Care Hospice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

TODAY – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • 11 A..M. at The Cafe
  • Bring a friend.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 10-12
  • Pssalm 25
  • Luke 2

 

 

Reach out and share God’s love today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

~Hebrews 11:1~

 

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell is in room 5416 at North Oaks to clear up a medicine issue.  Please add him to your prayer list.

 

 

Wilton Hughes had a mild heart attack and is already improving.   Please remember him in your prayers.

 

 

Mr. Lester Zachary. 92, had a mild stroke last week.  He’s at the Amite Nursing Home.

 

 

Mary D. Genco

December 08, 1952 – February 24, 2018
Mary D. Genco officially received her angel wings at her death on February 24, 2018 but she earned them in her many years of delivery care and comfort to her patients as a nurse. Mary was born on December 8, 1952 in New Orleans to Frank and Claire duTreil. She was an LPN for many years and was Dr. Charles “Bo” Alford’s labor and delivery nurse for many years. She proudly became a Registered Nurse in 1995 and was the first teacher of the Tangipahoa Parish School System’s first CNA program at Amite High School in 1996. Se became a school nurse in 1998 and during Hurricane Katrina volunteered at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. She eventually became one of the Weekend Supervisors there also. Mary was a dedicated nurse who offered a great deal of care and comfort to her patients. No person was too poor, too old, too young, or too sick to receive her unrelenting compassion and care. Mary is survived by her husband, Charles V. Genco; her three children, Christy Lyn Morgan (Joel), Paul C. Genco, II (Megan), and Charly Lyn Genco (Nick); her precious grandchildren, Sophia JoAnn Morgan and Gunnar Cole Morgan; and her sister, Christina Davidson. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Claire duTreil. Mary died at Tangi Pines Nursing Center due to complications of Alzheimer’s surrounded by her family and was attended by many of the people who worked for her there many years earlier. The family would like to thank all of Mary’s sitters over the years, especially Betty Taylor who has been her friend since 1981 and helped raise her children and took care of her when she became ill. Also a special thanks to all of the staff and employees of Tangi Pines Nursing Center for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Louisiana Alzheimer’s Association, 3445 N. Causeway, Suite 902, Metairie, LA 70002. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall, Amite, from 8:30AM until 11:30AM on Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:00 Noon at St. Helena Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as Author
  • Catch up on reading if you got behind

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11 A.M. at the Cafe

 

 

Hopefully, we will have a dry spell before the next rain.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“When you eat or drink or do anything else,

always do it to honor God”

~1 Corinthians 10:31 CEV~

 

 

As Gail Smith is sick, please pray for her family.

 

 

Mike Woodard is better, but has a long ways to go.  He’s still at North Oaks.  Please keep praying.

 

 

David’s brother, Jimmy, got results from his last MRI.  The cancer is “contained”.

 

 

Please pray for Jeb and Katie Brabham as she gets close to the birth of her second son.

 

 

 

Baine Milton, 19, of Greensburg was killed in an accident yesterday morning.  Please pray for his family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ladies, the next WMU meeting will be Monday, March 5th at 10:00.  We will meet at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

 

 

 

Some of the items we will be collections for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home:

  • Bed Pillows and Pillowcases
  • Electric Can Openers
  • Dish Towels, Dish Cloths and Pot Holders
  • Dishwasher Detergent
  • Electric Irons
  • Shower Curtains and Hooks
  • Umbrellas

A complete list is posted at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 7-9
  • Proverbs 24
  • Luke 1

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s day in the church of your choice.  

Anna Lee