I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

~Philippians 3:10-11~

Myra Fay Travis

December 14, 1942 – January 27, 2022

Mrs. Myra Fay Travis was born December 14, 1942 and passed away at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Baytown, TX. She was 79, a native of Bolivar, LA. and a resident of Baytown, TX.

Survived by her daughter, Fay Elizabeth Sanchez and husband Ray; her brother, Benja Ralph Fussell and wife Nancy; two grandsons, Michael Joseph Sanchez and Matthew Jared Sanchez; two great-grandsons, Christopher Ray Sanchez and Colin Blake Sanchez; a great-granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Sanchez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Reid Travis; a son, Willie Reid Travis II; parents Roscoe Benjamin Fussell and Margarette Hyde Fussell; and sister Nancy Irene Fussell.

Graveside services will be at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

Romans 12:3

“Nothing is impossible.

The word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”.

Audrey Hepburn

FBC, KENTWOOD TOMORROW

9:15 – Sunday School

10:30 – Morning worship including guests, Riverside Revival Band

6:00 – 5th Sunday Singing featuring Riverside Revival Band and with guests, Osyka Baptist Church, followed by a fellowship meal.

Guests are always welcome to come visit with us.

JANUARY MISSIONS

We are collecting gift cards (Walmart, Dollar General, Lowe’s, etc) to give to the Kentucky tornado victims through Louisiana Disaster Relief leadership, Dr. Stan Statham.

GET INVOLVED

You are invited to participate in the Operation Christmas Child workshop Saturday, February 5th in the fellowship hall at 9:00. We we be working on items for “Shoeboxes”. The more hands, the more progress we will make. (Masks will be available for those who choose to wear them.)

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

“Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the Lord,

and the Lord will fully repay them.”

~Proverbs 19:17~

Gregory Ryan Howell

June 09, 1978 – January 25, 2022

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home in Roseland, LA. He was born June 9, 1978 in Nashville, TN and was 43 years of age.He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Jamie Bennett Howell; sons, Gregory Blake Howell and Payton Cole Howell; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Howell; parents, Paul D. Howell and Terry E. Howell; 1 brother, Samuel Jason Howell and Anna Hughes;2 sisters, Melissa Holmes and April Wilkinson; nephews, Joseph Drew Howell and Hannah Menne, Zack Howell, Marcus Distefano, Owen Wilkinson and Jordan Wilkinson; nieces, Macy Bennett and Shawn Rewis, Jessica Norwood and Jai, Gracie Wilkinson; mother-in-law, Rose Marie Bennett. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John Paul Howell and Willene Howell; father-in-law, Joseph Lee Bennett. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

Romans 8:6

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

BAPTIST MESSAGE

https://www.baptistmessage.com/

THE COUNT IS IN!

Operation Christmas Child announced today that 10,505,555 shoeboxes were filled and turned in to Operation Christmas Child in 2021! Thank-you to all who helped. 10.5 million children will be blessed! All the shoebox packers will be blessed too!

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Operation Christmas Child Workshop THIS Saturday   

9:00 – Noon in the Fellowship Hall   

Bring a snack to share and a friend to help (upper elementary and older)

THE GIFT CARDS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS can be turned in to the church office this week (the last week) or placed inSunday’s offering.

It is not too late to give to the LOTTIE MOON OFFERING FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS.  Help provide for mission projects and missionaries.  100% of your offerings goes overseas to help.  Missionaries depend on your help each year.4. 

COMING NEXT WEEK – February Mission Project

MY “GOD WINK” TODAY

This morning I dropped my wallet as I got in the car at Walmart. Without going into all the events that brought about, I will simply say the wallet was turned in at Mike’s, where it was found near the garbage cans late this afternoon. David’s niece, Julia, and her husband, Keith, own the restaurant. I was called to pick up my wallet. The only thing missing was the cash.

David and I prayed again and again that the wallet would be returned. I felt like the house phone would have a message for me about my wallet when we got home, but no message. A few hours later, we got the call we had prayed for all day. At the restaurant, we talked with the lady who turned it in and learned she lives near us!

What a day! What a God!!!

Anna Lee

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~Joshua 10:25~

Sherman Cutrer will have heart surgery Monday. Please be in prayer for him, his doctors, and his family.

Bro. Joey Miller will also be having heart surgery Monday. Please pray for him, his doctors, and his family.

Bro. Darrell says there is still a lot of Covid in our community. Many have a light case, but some have more serious cases. Please pray for all the families who have a family member with this illness. Also, pray for the families who have a family member recovering. I hear recovery can take a long time or in some cases, some of the symptoms stay with the patient.

Please continue to update your personal prayer list and to pray accordingly.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

Philippians 4:6-7

SUNDAY AT FBC, KENTWOOD

Riverside Revival Band (AM & PM)

PM – 5th Sunday singing and fellowship meal to follow

January Mission Project at FBC

We’re collecting gift cards from Walmart, Dollar General, Lowe’s, etc. to send through Disaster Relief to those in need in Kentucky. You still have one more week to turn these in at the church office. You are asked to write the amount of your gift on each card.

The February mission project will be clothing (underwear, shirts, bandanas, and socks) for boys and girls ages 2-14 which will be shared through Operation Christmas Child. More information will be provided next week.

It is not too late to contribute to the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions. Mark your envelope Lottie Moon and give through the Sunday offering or the church office. One great thing about this offering is that 100% of it goes directly to missions. If you ever wish to help with international missions, this offering is the best way.

Have a wonderful day. Stay warm. Be a blessing to a neighbor, a friend, or a total stranger.

Anna Lee

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

~Lamentations 3:22-23~

This Scripture reminds me of the wonderful hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

Isaiah 55:8

Tonight, many churches will be having PRAYER MEETING. If you are not attending anywhere else, I invite you to attend at FBC, Kentwood at 6:00 P.M. If you are not attending anywhere, I invite you to attend in person or online at FBC, Kentwood where Bro. Darryl is currently teaching from Ezekiel.

We know God loves us all, but He has expectations of us. We can please Him by giving Him some of our time. If you need to begin doing that get involved with a church of your choice.

Today, let’s pray for those who are not attending a church and being regularly exposed to God’s Word and His plan for their lives.

Anna Lee

I pray that out of his glorious riches

he may strengthen you with power

through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16~

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE

January 24 – Psalm 139: 23-24

January 25 – Mark 7:21-22

TODAY’S QUOTE

“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.”

Have you reached the time in your life where you can honestly agree?

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

This is one of the stories found in Baptist Press today.

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/bengals-kicker-no-stranger-to-big-stage/

Some of you have asked for an update on my condition. I boldly went to the wake for my former student, Michelle, yesterday. With David’s help, I did rather well. He bragged on how well I did. Then, we decided to try Walmart, where I could get some support from a cart. We stayed a little longer than we should have according to my back. David was still bragging on how long and how well I walked. I plan to attempt more walking since I know I don’t get enough. Pray for me as I plan another Walmart trip where a cart and I can “tour” another part of the store.

Anna Lee

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

READ AND WRITE THESE BIBLE VERSES TODAY.

January 24 – Psalm 139:23-24

LINK TO THE FBC SERVICE LAST NIGHT

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=notif&v=717991982521374&notif_id=1642955436115475&notif_t=live_video_explicit

I found this lately, but do not know who wrote it. It is worth reading and thinking about.

If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them.

If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them.

Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to them.

Anna Lee

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

Sometimes I need a reminder of this. God send it to me in unexpected ways and right on time!

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd – Psalm 40:12

ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES

Many churches have online services. If you need a site to watch, try FBC, Kentwood (the one in Louisiana) on Facebook.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

I read lots of people’s comments about shoeboxes. This morning, I read that it doesn’t matter so much about exactly what you send as long as you remember three things – FULL, VARIETY, & QUALITY. I agree and want to pass it on to others.

Please pray for all your neighbors, relatives, and friends to survive the cold temperatures with a minimal of problems. After praying for them, I think we should call or visit them. I especially think we should check on the elderly, sick, and young mothers. Do you have anyone else that needs to top our lists for helping others on days like today.

David and I have only had one brief power outage and that was before it got real cold. Those with power outages should be high on our lists on a day like today.

Anna Lee

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11~

Michelle LaBarbera Murphy

November 23, 1966 – January 21, 2022

Michelle LaBarbera Murphy, age 55, born November 23, 1966, peacefully left this earth and went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 21, 2022 after a five year battle of pancreatic cancer. Michelle was a life-time resident of Amite, Louisiana, a graduate of Oak Forest Academy, and a member of St. Helena Catholic Church.

Michelle is survived by her soul mate, Robin Murphy, Jr., her husband of twenty-nine years; her daughter and pride and joy, Lauren Virginia Murphy; two sisters, Denise Rose and husband Steve and Lisa LaBarbera; her brother, VJ LaBarbera and wife Connie; her parents, Vince and Ann LaBarbera; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Philip and Virginia LaBarbera and Joe and Ida Tryniecki.

Michelle was a loving wife, adoring mother, and a wonderful sister and friend. She was a talented vocalist, who in her younger days enjoyed singing at weddings and other local events. She loved music, horses, and blue butterflies; but spending time with her family was her greatest love of all. She will always be remembered for her outgoing, radiant personality, and her ability to make people laugh with her sass and whit. She will be dearly missed by many as she never met a stranger.

Services will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Saint Helena Catholic Church in Amite. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church hall to be followed by a mass at the church. Graveside services immediately following at Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, Michelle’s favorite charity. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Miichelle was one of my former students. There was never a dull moment with her around. The last time I saw her was as she was walking into Walmart and spotted me halfway to the back of the store. She yelled, “Hey, Mrs. Alford!” She was funny, loud, compassionate, friendly, talented, always moving and/or talking, and a well liked student by both other students and teachers.

READ AND WRITE A VERSE TODAY

January 22 – Ephesians 4:23

REMINDER

Two weeks from today, we will have an Operation Christmas Child workday in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood. We will meet at 9 A.M. Please bring a snack and some items for pencil bags (pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, glue sticks, stickers, small figures of animals, etc.). If you cannot come, you can purchase some of these items and leave them in the room next to the choir room in the basement. THANKS!

Anna Lee

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

~Proverbs 18:10~

Sherry Traywick Hyde

November 03, 1960 – January 17, 2022

A resident of Caledonia, MS, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Born on November 3, 1960 in Charleston, MS, she was 61 years old. She is survived by her daughter, Jessie Hyde Shepherd, husband Austin, and grandsons Griffin and Thane of Steens, MS; step-son Brian Hyde, wife Laurie, step-granddaughters Lacey and Lexi, and step-grandsons Blake, Brian Allen, and Drew of Chesbrough, LA; sisters Sheila Traywick Bailey, husband Bob of Gore Springs, MS, Cindy Traywick Banton, husband Harrell of Oxford, MS, and Susan Traywick Bell, husband Phillip of Caledonia, MS; and sisters-in-law Melanie Hyde Rick, husband Anthony, and Judy Hyde Walker, husband Barry; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hyde, Jr. of Chesbrough, LA; her brother David Traywick of Caledonia, MS; and her parents Eleanor Burke Traywick and W.E. Traywick. Visitation for family will be held at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 1-2pm, with graveside services to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough, LA. Pallbearers will be William Bell, Anthony Rick, II, Dustin LaMarca, Jordan Bell, Brian Allen Hyde, and Blake Hyde. Honorary Pallbearers will be Austin Shepherd, Thane Shepherd, Griffin Shepherd, Nicholas Traywick, Carson Traywick, Phillip Bell, Anthony Rick, and Barry Walker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Vanderbilt Multiple System Atrophy Gift Fund, C/O VUMC Gift and Donor Services, 3322 West End Avenue Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203-1197. (Make checks payable to Vanderbilt University Medical Center). For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Nan Edwards Welch

December 30, 1954 – January 19, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born December 30, 1954 in Franklinton, LA and was 67 years of age. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Welch; children, Torrie Keller and husband, Kirk, Stormy McCoy, and Lance Welch and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Shaina and Kaston Keller, Gabi and Grant McCoy, Torben and Shelbi Lane; brother, Joey G. Edwards; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Kayla Stilley. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Yuvonne Edwards; brothers and sisters, Donald Earl Edwards, Charles L. Edwards, Jr., Larry Gene Edwards, Sr., Russell Edwards, Michael W. Edwards, and Jackie Stilley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Interment Twin Oaks Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE

https://www.baptistmessage.com/

You may find some interesting articles here.

READ AND WRITE THIS VERSE TODAY

Romans 1:28

Stay warm and safe today.

Anna Lee

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

READ AND WRITE THESE VERSES IN 2022

Wednesday – Jan. 19 – Isaiah 43: 18-19

Thursday – Jan.20 – Psalm 13917

Friday – Jan. 21 – Romans 1:28

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Some current stories you may be interested in are included today.

WEATHER CONCERNS

The weather will change today. Prepare for COLD temperatures for the next five days. Help you family member, friend, relative, and/or neighbor to get prepared too. Think of pipes, animals, food needs/supple, medicine, fuel supply, etc.

COVID is still busy in homes in our area. Thankfully, it is not as bad as in previous years. Even so, it is still very bad for some people. Pray they might continue to be safe and healthy.

Please let me know if you have prayer requests or updates to be shared.

Anna Lee