This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

~Matthew 26:28~

Jack K. Ayres

October 21, 1931 – April 05, 2022

Jack K. Ayres, resident of Hammond, LA, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. Jack was born October 21, 1931 in Knoxville, TN.. He was 90 years old at the time of his death. Jack was blessed with a beautiful and full life. He served his country in the Air Force. He was an entrepreneur, and that was easy to see as he was the owner of Ayres Men’s Clothing in Market Square, Knoxville, TN., as well as a diner on the UT campus, an appliance store, and dry cleaners. Jack was always looking for the next adventure. He loved the Lord and the opportunity to serve Him, and he did so as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Macedonia Methodist Church in Knoxville. He also sang in a gospel quartet. Jack loved to sing, he would sing anytime/anywhere. To hear him suddenly break out in song was a daily occurrence. Jack truly loved life. He loved people and absolutely never met a stranger. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary E. Kyzar Ayres of Hammond, Louisiana; daughter, Kathy Ayres Fox, Knoxville; son in law, Mike Fox, Knoxville; daughter, Karen Ayres Conway, Knoxville; son, Kenneth A. Ayres, Knoxville; grandson, Micheal Fox and wife Samantha, Knoxville; granddaughters, Alanna, Eva, and Maggie Ayres, Knoxville; great-granddaughter, Madison Fox, Knoxville; other family includes stepdaughter, Danna L. Coger and her husband Mark, Walker, Louisiana; and their daughters (Jack’s other grandchildren) Allie Seavers, Nashville, Arkansas and Audrey Atwell, Springfield, Louisiana. Other great-grandchildren Bradyn, Tristen, Keaton, and Aubrie Ann; and many other family and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Sillus Ayres and mother, Bertha Peace Ayres; his brothers, Clayton Ayres and Dallas Ayres; his grandson, Matthew Fox; and son in law, Rod Conway. Visitation and services will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, Louisiana from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Services will be officiated by Rev. Cory Morris, Pastor of Lewiston Baptist Church. Burial immediately following service at Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, Louisiana with military honors. Pallbearers will be Mark Kyzar, Tom Varnado, Jimmy “Jim” Kyzar, II , Jimmy Kyzar, III, Scott Blackburn, and Butch Moreau. Singers will be Allie Seavers – How Great Thou Art and Carissa Herbuth – The Love of God. Mckneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, Louisiana in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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April 8 – John 9:5-11

April 9 – Isaiah 53:4-5

April 10 – Psalms 147:3

April 11 – Psalms 41:2-3

April 12 – Isaiah 38:16-17

April 13 – 1 Peter 2:24

April 14 – 3 John 1:2

April 15 – Matthew 10:1-8

April 16 – Matthew 9:35

April 17 – Proverbs 17:22

April 18 – Exodus 15:26

April 19 – Psalms 103:2-4

April 20 – Luke 8:49-56

April 21 – Isaiah 40:29

April 22 – Jeremiah 30:17

April 23 – James 5:6

April 24 – Isaiah 57:18-19

April 25 – Psalms 41:4

April 26 – Mark 5:34

April 27 – Mark 2:17

April 28 – Exodus 23:25

April 29 – Revelations 21:4

April 30 – Psalms 30:2

Mission Focus for April at FBC, Kentwood

Operation Christmas Child – Hygiene Items

(Soap, Bandaids, Washcloths, and Toothbrushes)

Operation Christmas Child Ladies’ Workshop

April 23 – 9:00 – Noon

All ladies and girls are invited.

Bring a friend and a snack.

Thank you for reading, praying, and participating in so many ways. May God bless you for all your efforts.

Anna Lee

And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

~Revelation 5:9~

Brenda said Wade Boone is recovering nicely from his back surgery.

Bro. Joe Baugh is continuing therapy for his knee replacement surgery.

Ora Lee Wilson is making good progress following her knee surgery.

Margaret Oliver is undergoing a medical test.

Keep these four and others in your prayers.

Pray for the tornado victims in several states in the last week.

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April 7 – Mark 1: 29-34

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Evangelical seminary dean found dead on streets of Ukraine

Please pray for other leaders and teachers there.

Operation Christmas Child area meeting tonight.

River Road Baptist Church

6 P.M.

Call me for more information.

Thanks to Kris Pierre for helping paint shoe boxes. Thanks to David Alford for gluing pictures on the shoe box lids. They are making good progress. If you are available to help, please let me know. There is a job for everyone.

April Missions will focus on hygiene items for OCC.

*Soap

*Bandaids

*Washcloths

*Toothbrushes

Be an encourager today.

Anna Lee

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28~

This morning the news about Ukraine continues to be disturbing.

Pray for peace to again fill the nation.

Pray for all who have been injured and those who have had to flee from their country to save the lives of the old or the very young.

Pray for the military and for civilians who have left their daily roles to fight for their country.

Most of all pray for peace and for a knowledge of Jesus and His free gift of eternal life.

Thank God for all those who have stepped in to provide basic needs and opportunities for the people by placing themselves in that general area of the world.

Pray for world leaders to work together to bring peace again.

Pray for the hearts of the people to not be hard against other people.

Pray for the hearts of all the people to be open to God and His great love for them.

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April 6 – Matthew 4: 23-24

²³ Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. ²⁴ News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.

When I read these verse, just now, I can see a link to the thoughts I had just typed. Jesus is the answer to all the problems.

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Anna Lee

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

David and I got a very special surprise when we picked up our daughter from the airport – our grandson was with her! He is the youngest and biggest of our six grandchildren. Everyone kept it a secret that Mason was coming too. He came up behind me and said, “Grandmommy”. Jennie said I squealed when I saw him, but not her. Let’s just say I was thrilled both them were there. I’m thankful for his spring break working in the timing of this trip, even if I had no idea we were being fooled.

Boyd is working hard to help those who so greatly need it. Some volunteer teams and leaving and others arriving. May they be able to meet needs of the people in their area.

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April 5 – JEREMIAH 33: 6

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I lost some of my previous post because of the weather.

That’s all for now. You can figure out what to pray for. It’s family time!

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

~Zechariah 9:9~

WADE BOONE’s back surgery went well. Pray for him as he progresses to full recovery. Thank God for caregivers.

JOSH THORNTON and BOYS were in a vehicle hit by a driver who ran a stop sign Friday. Pray for continued good reports from them.

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April 3 – Proverbs 4: 20-22

THANK-YOU to those who helped at the shoebox workday yesterday. You accomplished a lot. Our next ladies workday is on the 23rd. May 7th will be the next workday for all.

The April Mission Project for FBC, Kentwood is Operation Christmas Child. We will be collecting hygiene items, soap, washcloths, bandaids, and toothbrushes for our shoeboxes. It is not too late to contribute to the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America.

Have a great Lord’s Day whether you are “attending” in person or by the telecast today.

Anna Lee

“We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death 19 and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!”

~Matthew 20:18-19~

Elvin J. Baham

September 03, 1938 – March 31, 2022

I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

Elvin J. Baham, 83, of Osyka, MS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 31, 2022, from natural causes. Elvin was born on September 3, 1938, to Simon Baham and Melvina Baham of Husser, LA. He was a retired entrepreneur who owned an air conditioning business and a local store in Magnolia, MS where he enjoyed serving his community and getting to know his customers. After Elvin retired, he enjoyed attending church on Sundays, fishing, riding around on his tractor, and relaxing with friends and family who would come over to his house. Elvin was an Army Veteran, father, grandfather, and friend who is survived by his sister, Edwina Yandell, his children, Brian Baham (Wendy), Belinda Crawford (Michael), Troy Boykin and his grandchildren, Devan Baham (Reagan), Jenna Dufrene (Dustin) as well as great grandchildren, Torbyn Griffin and Cypress Edler. Elvin was preceded in death by his parents Simon and Malvina Baham, his sister Betty Jean Baham, and his daughters, Paula Baham and Tammy Boykin. Friends and family are invited to the McKneely Funeral Home, 110 East Factory Street, Amite, LA 70422 on April 6, 2022. Visitation will be from 9:00 am with services to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be at St. Roche Cemetery, Husser, LA For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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April 2 – James 5: 14-15

Want to feel productive and helpful?

Join us for the workday for shoeboxes! Everyone is welcome and appreciated!

We’re meeting at 9:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.

Anna Lee

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message,

and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

~Romans 10:17~

Carl Eugene Cutrer of Kentwood, Louisiana | 1931 – 2022  

Carl Eugene Cutrer, age 90, died peacefully March 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be Thursday March 31, 2022 from 10 AM until services at 12:30 PM at Greenlaw Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Bro. E.J. Didon, Bro. Mike Stafford and Bro. Jack Whitehead will officiate and burial will be in Bluff Springs cemetery. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements.

He was born on May 14, 1931, in the East Fork, LA community.

Carl proudly served his country as a Corporal in the US Army while stationed in Japan. Carl was an ordained Deacon and a current member of Greenlaw Baptist Church, as well as a Deacon and past member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church. He was the Owner/Operator of 3 “Big Rigs” He also worked for NCI Trucking as a dispatcher and retired after 33 years.

There was nothing Carl liked better than a good conversation with and old friend (or a new one). He especially enjoyed talking about trucks and trips he’d been on, he had an endless supply of great stories (and jokes). Carl enjoyed raising a garden, mowing his grass, camping, the mountains, and good food! And he loved serving The Lord! Carl was always there to brighten the lives of others and is already missed deeply by family, friends and the community.

Carl is now reunited with his parents Sue Pritchard Cutrer and Floyd (Newt) Cutrer, brothers Gordon and W.G. Cutrer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Geneiveve (Jenny) O’Quin Cutrer, a son Randy Cutrer (Eileen), grandchildren Randall Cutrer, Brandon Cutrer (Brittany) great-grandchildren Blake and Maverick Cutrer, Brielle Cutrer. Extended Family, Granddaughter Susan Daley (Michael) great-grandchildren Michala, Conner, Maranda Daley. Friend, Neighbor, Son by choice Bobby Dykes. Nephew Bill Simmons. Sisters Carol Ann Cleveland, Shirley Newcomb. Brother Richard Cutrer. Along with many other relatives and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Mark Hughes, “June Bug” Gill, Matthew Simeon, Michael Daley, Heath Chamblis and Ted Dykes.

Special thanks to Modern Hospice for their support and kindness over these weeks. The family would also like to thank those of you that took time out of your schedule for regular visits of love, prayers, and encouragement, it was greatly appreciated!

I never made the connection between Mr. Carl and his sister, Carol Ann, one of my favorite classmates.

Harold Thomas Gunther, Sr.

May 04, 1938 – March 30, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born May 4, 1938 in New Orleans, LA and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Dillon Gunther; 3 sons, Harold Gunther, Jr. And wife Patti, Christian A. Gunther, and Karl D. Gunther; 1 brother, John Gunther and wife, Cay. Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard R. Gunther and Audrey B. Gunther; 3 brothers, Bernard R. Gunther, Donald Gunther, and Gerard Gunther. Memorial Services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Folsom, LA will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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This month we will be learning about “Healing”.

April 1 – Jeremiah 17: 14

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Please continue to pray for all the volunteers working with the refugees from Ukraine. Pray for the refugees as they have left their life as they have known it and their country at war. Pray for those who remain in the Ukraine and struggle daily to stay warm and to get adequate food and water. Pray for their safety.

OCC WORKSHOP

I’m getting everything ready for tomorrow’s workshop. I hope you feel welcome to helping us.

Anna Lee

Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God;

whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

2 John 1:9 NIV

I don’t know exactly all the places hit by the tornado last night, but am thankful that when I read the local news, I don’t hear of any damage or any deaths. There is no information about any weather problems at all. I have learned of damage from the Roseland area out to Stoney Point by reading Facebook.

Our story is that we were at church working on Operation Christmas Child and planning to stay until we needed to go to the sanctuary for prayer meeting. Bro. Darryl had seen us there about 4 PM. About 5 PM, he called and suggested we go home. We did. Thankfully, we didn’t have any tornado or wind damage here. Later, despite out satellite being temporarily out, we saw the prayer meeting service on a cell phone.

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March 31 – 2 John 1:9

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The article about Send Relief concerns the problem and the program Boyd is working with today in Romania. Pray for all those who work there or go there seeking help.

Please remember the people of Ukraine in your prayers. In addition to war, many of them are fighting to stay warm and to find something to eat.

Thank God that you are safe and that the weather situation did not cause deaths or great damage to our area.

Anna Lee

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

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March 29 – I John 4: 12-13

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Peggy Sue Cook

April 05, 1954 – March 23, 2022

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Peggy Sue Cook, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home. She was born April 5, 1954 in Bogalusa, LA and was 67 years of age. She was a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church. She spent many years providing for others and always lending a hand. She never turned anyone away, if she didn’t have it to give she would find a way to help others if they needed it. She was the most selfless and kindest person you could ever meet. Everyone knew her as mawmaw Peggy or Momma Peggy. Anyone who knew her knew how much she loved her family. She taught us many lessons of strength and forgiveness. Her love and laughter will continue to encourage us every day. You will be truly missed. She is survived by her son, Michael Ogima, Sr.; daughter, Tessa Jarrell; 3 grandchildren, Kelsey Hilbun, Michael Ogima, Jr., and Shaneah Jarrell; 4 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Kent, Klayton Evans, Hannah Ogima, and Sophia Ridgedell; sister, Tammy Rayborn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Cook; son, Christopher Cook; parents, Steve Joseph Ogima and Lucille Winnie Grimes Ogima; 2 sisters, Patricia Lambert and Linda Spiers; and a brother, Steve “Bug” Ogima, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held on April 2, 2022 at 11:00AM at Tangipahoa Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I have been encouraging prayer for the war in Ukraine and for the people ,as many, especially those with children and elderly relatives, left the country. It has taken many people to help in Poland where most of the refugees have traveled. The refugees are traveling to other nations as well. Southern Baptists, through their Send Relief program, have been helping. Our son-in-law, Boyd Hatchel, will be working in Romania. Pray for him and all those he encounters in the coming weeks. May he be the “hands and feet” to many displaced refugees. Boyd served as a missionary in Romania for many years and is very familiar with the geography and the language. Pray for Boyd and others called to serve there. He is enroute now. Pray for family members who are at home during this time.

Let’s pray for the leadership to find ways to end the fighting in Ukraine.

Pray for others you have on your prayer list today.

Anna Lee