Today’s Bible Reading – Colossians 3:1-2 (Read and write in your notebook.)
Covid seems to be all around. The good news is that in most cases it is not a serious problem. Thank God for that change. Pray for those who have more serious cases.
Weekly Bible study, often called Sunday School, is available in many churches around us. Check out what is available and who is teaching those classes, then sign up to become involved.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Even though Christmas has passed, it is never too late to contribute to this offering for international missions.
January Mission Project at FBC, Kentwood – Collecting gift cards to Walmart, Dollar General, and Lowe’s, etc. which will be sent to the tornado victims in Kentucky. Bro. Stan Statham, LA Baptist Disaster Relief, will be in charge of seeing that the cards are properly distributed.
Coming Soon – OCC Workday at FBC, Kentwood – We will be filling pencil bags and doing other projects. If you wish to contribute to the pencil bags, you might want to brings some pencils, pens, erasers, pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, SMALL plastic toys, bracelets, etc. to help fill the bags. We usually meet in the fellowship hall and work from 9 A.M. to noon. The date will be Feb. 5th. Mark your calendars.
Thank-you for reading and praying today. Remember, if you cannot be a part of the church services today, you can watch them live or later on Facebook. Sometimes, my internet service is not up-to-par, so I just wait until the service is over to watch. I prefer to watch live if possible.
The online services can also be used to listen to the sermon again, hear a special musical performance again, let young children hear the children’s message, etc. Use them in a way that works best for you and yours.
This morning I am happy to announce the birth of Annie Ruth Thornton.
Born 1-6-22 at 8:25 P.M. weighing 8 lb.14 oz. and 19 in. long
Annie Ruth is the fifth child of Josh and Danyelle Thornton of Arcola.
Annie Ruth is fine. Danyelle has some minor complications you can pray about.
Please pray for Ananda Miller McKenzie, daughter of Steve and Wendy Miller of Line Creek. Amanda began a round of chemo yesterday. The family requests your prayers.
We are asking for prayers that she will remain strong to tolerate the treatments necessary to rid her body of cancer and fight the battle that is before us. We have turned this over to God and trust His will.
Please pass the work. Two Rivers Baptist Association WMU will meet on Monday, January 17th, at Spring Creek Baptist Church. Church leadership members will meet at 9:00 with the meeting at 10:00. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or two. The meeting will be followed with a lunch. You are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert.
Don’t forget that the January Mission Project is giving gift cards for victims of the recent tornado in Kentucky. Suggestions for the cards include Dollar General, Walmart, annd Lowe’s.
Please pray for the teachers, students, and support staff of all our local schools who have just returned or will soon return to class.
Daryl and JoEllen Carruth had tornado damage to their home. For four months, they have been removing items and walls. Their home is now down to the studs. They are thankful for the help of many friends and family members as they prepare to begin reconstruction. It didn’t hurt that they have a number of family members in the area and a Baton Rouge son who is an architect. Please pray all goes smoothly and safely so they will soon be back in their home.
Mr. Bobby Raborn, Yvonne’s brother, is back at home home. Thank you for praying for him.
David says I am better. I know I still hurt, but I did sleep better last night than I have in months. I am so thankful for the sleep. I’m waiting for the next sign of a successful procedure..
Read and Write a Scripture in 2022
January – “Thoughts of the Mind”
Take 10 minutes each day to read that day’s Bible verse and the surrounding passages. Write it in your journal and pray over it. Ask God to reveal to you what He wants to show you through His Word.
The Family Focus Conference will be at FBC, Kentwood in about a week. It is not too late to sign up for this FREE event which will be a positive help to your family life. Call the church office (229-8111) or sign up on the church’s web page.
The January Mission Project is to collect gift cards for Kentucky tornado victims. You can give them to Bro. Darryl when you see him or to “Miss” Janice in the church office.
1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
Josiah Huckaby had his first day of school yesterday. He smiled all day, as always, and wore himself out having a good time. Thank God for this blessing.
David learned at church last night that Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson fell and broke a couple of ribs. Pray for her as she heals at home.
I’m not sure about the results of my injection yet. Result times vary, so I will be “testing” the results periodically today
Reading and writing the Bible today – Day 6
Ephesians 4:22-24
Family Focus Conference at FBC, Kentwood
Contact the church office to sign up. No fees to pay! Only benefits!
JANUARY MISSION PROJECT
Gift cards for Kentucky tornado victims can turned in to the church office Monday-Friday, 8:00 – 5:00.
Operation Christmas Child
I’ve been unable to shop for OCC, but David has shopped some. If you get an opportunity to shop and see items for the pencil bags, please help us out. Items needed for the pencil bags are: mechanical pencils, pencils, pens, erasers of various sizes, small toys like plastic animals or balls, stickers, etc. You can place your bags on the table in the classroom next to the choir room. Also, anyone who would like to volunteer a few hour to do some easy work for OCC, please let me know.
I’m not able to attend church now and greatly appreciate the online services. I hope you have located the site for time when you are unable to attend Sunday services or prayer meeting on Wednesdays.
Good – The new virus is not bad for most people, especially for people who are fully vaccinated.
Bad – It is very contagious and spreading quickly here.
Please pray for all those who have the new virus.
We saw my pain management doctor yesterday. She is going to do another procedure early this morning. Hopefully, it will help. If you are up early, please pray for a successful procedure on my back.
Read and write Scripture in 2022
Today – Proverbs 4:23
I used it to start today’s Prayer Link.
January Mission Project at FBC, Kentwood
Purchase gift cards which will be given to tornado victims in Kentucky.
Yvonne Lott, born February 9, 1937, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the age of 84. She was truly loved and an inspiration to all that came into contact with her, sharing the joy of the Lord with anyone that needed a hug, a prayer, or a hand to hold. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Stewart and husband Jerry, brother, Hamilton Miley and wife Katherine; children, Marilyn Passman and husband James, Stephanie and Brown Binder, and Jennifer Lott; grandchildren, Daniel Kennedy and wife Krystal, Cody Binder and Megan, Rachel Lockett, and Regan Kimball; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Roy Babington; husband, Harold Lott; son, Clifford Lott; sister, Barbara Woodard; and grandchildren, Bo Binder and Dana McCullough . A private ceremony will be held among family.
Please continue to pray for the many who are sick in our comminity.
My back is a little better. Pray for me as I see a doctor today.
January Mission Project – Gift Card for Tornado Victims
lift up a song to him . . . his name is the LORD.”
~Psalm 68:4 (ESV)~
I’ve got my special notebook started with the Scriptures for the last two days. It’s easy to write and meditate over. Today’s Scripture is 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. To complete your assignment for today, this is what you will write in your notebook.
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
I hope you will join us if you have not already started. Think how proud of yourself you will be at the end of the year.
Think of all the special passages you can mark for memorization.
Think of all the passages you could categorize for future use.
Etc.
Please pray for Mr. Bobby Simpson’s daughter, Kay, who now has covid on top of her other jealth issues.
Please pray for others who, like Kay, have compromised health issues.
Write Scriptures today.
Instructions: Take 10 minutes each day to read each day’s Bible verse and the surrounding passages. Write it in your journal and pray over it. Ask God to reveal to you what He wants to show you through His Word.
Scriptures for the first week of 2022 1st Romans 12:2 2nd Philippians 4:8 3rd 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 4th 2 Timothy 1:7 5th Proverbs 4:23 6th Ephesians 4:22-24 7th Romans 7:23
It’s certainly not too late to begin!
January Mission Project at FBC, Kentwood
We’re collecting gift cards from various stores, such at Walmart, DollarGeneral, and Chic-Fil-A to send to people in Kentucky who recently had tornado damage. Bro. Stan Statham, who serves as the LA Baptist Disaster Relief leader will get them to those in greatest need. If you wish to donate you can purchase gift cards in your chosen amounts and turn them in through the Sunday morning offering or give them to the church secretary during the week. Thank you for helping those who have a great need at this time.
Operation Christmas Child – Keep your eyes open for after-Christmas sales of pencils, stuffed animals, coloring books, etc.
Thanks to all who helped with the Christmas gift-bags for our local ministry and our shoeboxes for our international ministry. May God blesses you for helping children.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home. He was born August 24, 1946 in Independence, LA and was 75 years of age. He was a retired T. C. Clerk after 42 years from Illinois Central Railroad which later merged with Canadian National Railroad. He surrendered to preach in October 1983. He pastored Old Mt. Zion in Uneedus for 5 years then later joined the membership of Bethel MBC of New Orleans and was sent as a missionary at which time he started Landmark M.B. Mission in the home of his mother Evelyn P. Wallace. Landmark Church was later organized in 1996. Marshall Wallace continued as Pastor until his death. Survived by his wife, Melissa Randall Wallace; children, Marshall Wallace, III and wife, Carol, Adlyn Renee “Sissy” Rioux and Carla Sonya Wallace; grandchildren, Laken B. Parker, Tristin C.J. Parker, Dalton T. Rioux, Tiffany D. Wallace, Paydon S. Wallace, Darian C. Peevy, Ayla P. Chambless, Lain G. Chambless; brothers, David M. Wallace and wife, Tanya, Ken M. Wallace, Mark Wallace and wife, Karen and Mack Wallace and wife, Raynell; sister, Joy Porter and husband, Nolan; brothers-in-law, Harold “Boo” Bonck and Glenn and Janelle Randall; sister-in-law, Mary Randall Morgan and husband, John Morgan. Preceded in death by his dad, Chester M. Wallace; mother, Evelyn P. Wallace; sister, JoAnn W. Gatlin and husband, Darrell Gatlin; sister, Janice W. Bonck; brother, Randall M. Wallace and wife Sherry P. Wallace; nephew, J.J. Drago; step-son, Jason D. Randall; step-granddaughter, Lacie M. Randall; and many nephews and nieces. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Billy Joe Bennett of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Wichita, KS. Interment Landmark Cemetery, Amite, LA. Family and friends are invited to meet afterwards at Landmark Church Annex on S. Populis Rd. following services. Pallbearers are Laken Parker, Dalton Rioux, Lain G. Chambless, Peydon Wallce, K’Den Smith and K’Shine Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be Andrew Parker. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please continue to pray for the many who are sick or experiencing various troubles. Also, pray for those who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. I encourage you to get a small notebook or just a few sheets of paper, for your prayer list to place in the front of your Bible so it is always easy to locate. It can also be a good location to copy some favorite verses, ot verses that especiially touch your heart as you read them this year.
Ernest Lynn Singleton
June 11, 1941 – December 29, 2021
Ernest Lynn Singleton passed away on December 29 in New Orleans. He was born on June 11, 1941, in Madisonville Louisiana to the late Ernest Singleton and Evelyn McCoy Singleton. A lifelong resident of Greensburg Louisiana, he graduated Amite High School, Louisiana State University, and Loyola School of Law.
After graduation, Lynn returned to operate his father’s business, Singleton Bulldozer, and begin his law practice in Greensburg. He had a successful law practice for many years and had several businesses including land development.
Lynn’s civic and professional activities included serving as a Greensburg City Council member, President of the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, and the First Assistant District Attorney in the 21st Judicial District. He founded and was a long-time board member of Southeast Legal Services. Lynn also served on the Board of Directors for the Central Progressive Bank in Amite, Louisiana.
Lynn was a talented musician and could play many instruments including the guitar, bass and harmonica. His true gift was his voice. He was part of professional bands in college and reconnected with his college bandmate, Rocky Saxon, to play music in the last few years. He brought joy to many people when he sang at the Greensburg First Baptist Church where he also served as part-time choir director and deacon. Lynn loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of the Greensburg First Baptist Church as well as being a Mason. Even in his last years, Lynn amused us with his quick wit and clever comments.
He is survived by his children Michael Lynn Singleton (Amanda) of Ponchatoula and Stacy Singleton Head (Jeremy) of New Orleans. He loved his four grandchildren, William Hawkins Head and Charlotte Hamberlin Head, Allison Hailey Singleton and Chloe Elizabeth Singleton with all his heart. They knew him as “Hoppy”.
Interment will be in a private service in the Greensburg Cemetery.
In leu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org).
The family extends their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at Lambeth House and Guardian Angels Hospice for their care of Lynn.RR
Dallas “Doc” Marshal Alford, Ph.D.
Brown Magee Funeral Home
Dec 28, 2021
DALLAS “DOC” MARSHAL ALFORD PhD passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, in Baton Rouge. He was a loved father, grandfather, husband, and Master Mason. He was born and raised in the Mt. Nebo Community and Amite area. He was 90 years old.
Dallas graduated from Amite High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Navy soon after where he played football for the Navy and the Pensacola Goshawks and served aboard the USS Bennington. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and in 1966 earned his Doctorate in Horticulture from Louisiana State University. He worked as a Professor at McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana University before spending the remainder of his career with the Louisiana State Department of Corrections at Angola and the Rayburn Correctional Center in Angie, Louisiana.
Dallas was a Master Mason, long time member and Past Master of the Spring Creek Lodge #184 and Bogalusa Center Lodge #244. He was a Shriner with the Acacia and Jerusalem Shrine Temples.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and hobby farmer. Farming brought immense joy to providing his family’s food at his own hands.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 3, 2022, at Brown Magee Funeral Home, 610 Avenue F, Bogalusa, Louisiana from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
He is survived by two daughters Deann Landers and husband Doug; and Amanda Alford Dorsa and husband Matthew; son Houston “Louie” Alford and wife Katie; two stepsons Paul Nuelle and Chris Nuelle and wife Amy.
He is also survived by grandsons James Landers, Casey Alford-Weaver, Carson Dallas Weaver, and Ryan M. Alford; granddaughters Sarah Alford, Lauren Alford, Camryn Dorsa and Cayli Dorsa; step granddaughter Madalynne Hughes; step grandsons Hunter Meidahl and Connor Nuelle.
Dallas was preceded in death by infant son Marshal Daniel Alford, adult son Timothy Alford, his beloved wife of 31 years Deborah Alford, his parents Homer and Hazel Alford and his siblings, Lewis, Herbert, Vera, Velma, and Doris.
Always the engaging raconteur and conversationalist, Dallas will be missed deeply by his family and friends alike.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriners Children’s Hospitals at www.shrinerschildrens.org
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021
I have posted all the Scriptures gor 2021. If you read them, I congratulate you for doing something that will greatly enrich your Bible knowledge and something many people never do. The Scriptures I will post in 2022 will not cover the whole Bible, but various topics I think will be helpful. We’ll begin tomorrow.
THANKFULNESS 2022 – Some of you may want to write a sentence or two as a reminder of something, sometimes big, but usually small, that you are thankful for on each day of the coming year. I haven’t done this in a few years, but am thinking of doing so in the coming year. I will put my jar in a prominent place and cut my colored paper and stack it close by so I will be ready. Mine will be next to my computer. If you join me, don’t expect to have earth-shattering things to happen in your life each day to write about, but look for all the little blessings that God sends your way. I seem to grow as a person when I do this. I hope you will choose to do so too. I kept the one I did before, in 2015, but have never gone back and read all those thoughts again. One day, when life gets difficult, I think I will read them again, but not today. You might choose to call this BLESSINGS 2022. I hope you join me this year.
Pray for my friend and former classmate, Carol Ann Cleveland, who will have surgery today to hopefully rid her of hip pain following a broken hip and corrective surgery.
Also, please pray for the family of Marshall Wallace who passed away yesterday evening.
Please continue to pray for me as I search for a solution to my back problem. My good news is I seem to NOT need surgery now. I have an appointment Tuesday.
The Prayer Link 
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