“You should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”

~1 Thessalonians 2:12 (GW)~

Patricia Ann Prest Broussard

January 27, 1955 – October 04, 2021

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Patricia Prest Broussard, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away in Pascagoula, Mississippi on Monday, October 4, 2021. Pat was born on January 27, 1955, in Empire, Louisiana to Irene Nolan McCain Prest and Edward Willis Prest. She graduated from Delta Heritage Academy High School in 1973. She married Gerald Wayne Broussard on May 26, 1973,  and started their family.  Pat loved life, her family, and her church, serving as a member of the UMW many years. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Wendy Broussard, Jason and Christy Broussard, Jon Broussard and Serra Thibodeaux, and her daughter Jenny Broussard, as well as grandchildren, Gabe, Ashton, Trevor, Annsley, Braden, Tabitha, Johnny, and Jacob. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Simmons, as well as Tim Simmons and nephew and niece Matthew and Jill.  Visitation will be held at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 12:00 PM until the memorial service at 2:00 PM. Services will be conducted by Bro. Michael Townsend. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visithttp://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

November 2nd Readings
MARK 14:53-65
MATTHEW 26:57-68
MARK 14:66-72
MATTHEW 26:69-75
LUKE 22:54-65
JOHN 18:25-27
MARK 15:1
MATTHEW 27:1-2
LUKE 22:66-71
MATTHEW 27:3-10

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Time Change – Sunday is the day for the fall time change.

Prayer Focus for Today

Pray for the teachers of children in our churches. Pray they can and will use the opportunities to teach Bible stories in such a way that the children will remember them and repeat them to their families and others during the week.

Thankfulness – Day 2

Today, I am thankful for my family and the ladies at church who taught me the Bible stories that helped lead me to Christ at a young age. They knew how to guide my life and did so.

Anna Lee

“Two are better off than one,

because together they can work more effectively.

If one of them falls down,

the other can help him up.

But if someone is alone and falls [into temptation],

it’s just too bad,

~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (GNT)~

I apologize for posting late, but a fifth Sunday singing, a baseball game, and medication caused me to sleep late and led to a lazy morning for me. We enjoyed talking to Jennie this morning. That’s always a good way to start a day!

Read the Bible in 2021

November 1st Readings
JOHN 18:1-2
MARK 14:32-42
MATTHEW 26:36-46
LUKE 22:39-46
MARK 14:43-52
MATTHEW 26:47-56
LUKE 22:47-53
JOHN 18:3-24

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Update on Operation Christmas Child

Most churches are working hard to complete their purchases, projects, and accumulating funds for sending postage for their shoeboxes. At FBC, we are making plans to serve as the drop-off location again this year. I think the biggest and best thing we can do now is to pray for those who will receive the “shoeboxes”. Remember, it not the school supplies, hygiene items, clothing, or toys that’s most important. It’s the child who will receive each shoebox! Why? Because they get an opportunity to hear about, talk about, and sing about Jesus. For many recipients, this is their first opportunity to hear about Jesus and to know what a difference He can make in their lives.

Today’s Prayer Focus

Pray for the children who will receive a “shoebox”. Thank God for the person or group of people who packed them.

Reread the verse at the top. Be one of the people the Lord uses and partner someone with others to make a difference in the lives of others. There are many ways to be used. Ask God how He can use you to to impact others.

Thankfulness: Day One

Today, I’m thankful God takes my hand each day and guides me through life. Facing many things that are both big and new can be overwhelming if I do not allow Him to be my guide, counselor, encourager, and comforter along the way.

Anna Lee

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

~Psalm 23:4~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 31st Readings
JOHN 15:18-17:26

God is worthy of our worship today.

Anna Lee

I’m not a good oral listener. This has been proven once again.

This morning, I wrote that the joint service with Line Creek is scheduled for tomorrow night. Thankfully, one of my Line Creek friends corrected me. The service is a week away on November 7th. Regular services will be held at FBC, Kentwood and Line Creek tomorrow night.

I can get thing straight better when I see it in print. Since we have not attended church in person in a long time, we have not read the church bulletins. I apologize for my mistake. Thankfully, a friend corrected me in time.

Gloria Vining Hood

March 03, 1930 – October 29, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at her home. She was born March 3, 1930 in Welsh, LA and was 91 years of age. She is survived by step-daughter, Bonnie Sue Barrilleaux and husband, Jimmy; step-daughter-in-law, Ann Ory Hood; sister, Virgie Vining Morgan; brother, David D. Vining and wife Carleen; sisters-in-law, Yvonne H. Vining and Grace P. Vining; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. Hood, Jr.; parents, Edwin J. Vining, Sr. and Estelle Starns Vining; step-son, Arthur Preston Hood; brothers and sisters, James L. Vining and wife Mary, John W. Vining, Abbie V. Pasko and husband Ed, Dorothy V. Vallence, Juanita V. Campbell and husband Bill, Edwinda V. Ballard and husband Shelton, and Edwin J. Vining, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Earl Morgan and James Morgan; nephew, Mark Lane Morgan. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Karl Klause. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Call on me in the day of trouble;

I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

~Psalm 50:15 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for Jewel Kay Y. Cutrer. She’s back at home from MD Anderson. As you pray for her, please pray for her family as they face the days ahead.

Judy Purvis McGraw

JUNE 23, 1935 – OCTOBER 26, 2021

McGraw, Judy Purvis Judy was born on June 23, 1935 in Magee, MS. She died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at 11:20pm at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 1pm until religious services at 2pm officiated by Dr. Ernest Graham and Rev. Jeremy Purvis. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Married to Dr. Ben Purvis for 48 years and later to Rev. J. Fulton McGraw, two Southern Baptist Ministers. Survived by two sons Rusty (Becky) Purvis, Amite; Bentley (Michelle) Purvis, Baton Rouge; a daughter Benita Purvis, Baton Rouge; two grandchildren, Krista (Crystal) Crawford, Princeton, TX; and Jeremy (Mary) Purvis, Houston, TX; 3 great grandchildren, Kendra and Isaac Purvis, Houston, TX; Brooklyn Crawford, Princeton, TX; one sister, Lena Faye (Bobby) Hudson, Brandon, MS; two nephews, Robert (Sherry) Hudson, Hernando, MS; and Clay (Sissy) Hudson, Vicksburg, MS; and sister-in-law, Pat (Nelson) Hayman, Byram, MS. Preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Ben Purvis and Rev. J. Fulton McGraw; parents, Boyd Bishop and Pauline Cameron and a sister Charline Bishop. Pallbearers will be Jeremy and Isaac Purvis, A. J. Rodriguez, Robert and Clay Hudson and Tim Lee. Special thanks to the staff of St. Helena Parish Nursing Home and Community Care Hospice for her excellent care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Kentwood or the American Cancer Society.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 30th Readings
JOHN 13:31-38
MARK 14:27-31
MATTHEW 26:31-35
LUKE 22:31-38
JOHN 14:1-15:17

Today’s Prayer Focus

Let’s pray for the spiritual life of all those who run our country. May they turn to God in their decision-making. Following His leadership will help our country as we face difficulties and decisions.

It’s my understanding that Sunday’s night service, a joint service of Line Creek and FBC, Kentwood will not be streamed online, but may possibly be on U-tube from Line Creek later. To be sure not to miss out, you will need to be in the service as it happens at Line Creek Sunday night. The morning worship from FBC, Kentwood will be streamed online at 10:30 as usual.

Anna Lee

The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

~Romans 8:15~

The obituary for Mrs. Judy Pervis is not available yet, but look here for one tomorrow.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021

October 29th Readings
MARK 14:1-2
MATTHEW 26:1-5
LUKE 22:1-2
MARK 14:10-11
MATTHEW 26:14-16
LUKE 22:3-6
MARK 14:12-16
MATTHEW 26:17-19
LUKE 22:7-13
JOHN 13:1-17
MARK 14:17-26
MATTHEW 26:20-30
LUKE 22:14-30
JOHN 13:18-30

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Today. let’s pray for our country, the leadership of our country, and for all the common people/voters. The news about our country often disappoints me. I don’t think God is always pleased either. Let’s do our part and pray.

Enjoy some cooler weather this weekend.

Anna Lee

We just watched the Wednesday night service which was weather delayed. Bro. Darryl said Mrs. Judy Pervis passed away. There were no arrangements at that time. I’ll post them when they become available.

“Miss” Judy has been a resident of the St. Helena Nursing Home lately. Her funeral services will be in Baton Rouge.

“Confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other so that you may be healed.”

~James 5:16 (NIV)~

Thanks to Gerald Hyde for informing me of this death/obituary.

Michael Keith “Mike” Felker

1967 – 2021

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 28th Readings
MARK 13:32-37
MATTHEW 24:36-51
LUKE 21:34-38
MATTHEW 25:1-46

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Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

“Don’t insist on getting even;

that’s not for you to do.

‘I’ll do the judging,’ says God.

‘I’ll take care of it.'”

~Romans 12:19 (The Message)~

Brady and Christy Haynes are beginning a new beach ministry as an outreach of a Florida church. The will be moving from a location they have been in for several years to another location in Florida. Brady’s parents, from Alabama, will be moving to be near Brady and his family. Big changes for all of them! Please pray for the many adjustments ahead for the Haynes family.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 27th Readings
MARK 13:1-23
MATTHEW 24:1-25
LUKE 21:5-24
MARK 13:24-31
MATTHEW 24:26-35
LUKE 21:25-33

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I think some of you will appreciate this very timely article.

Giving it all to God: umpire, ordained minister returns to World Series

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/giving-it-all-to-god-umpire-ordained-minister-returns-to-world-series/

William Keith Brabham of Mississippi | 1957 – 2021 | 

(David “ran” across this man on a backroad in Mississippi a few months ago. I stayed in the car and missed the opportunity to meet him.)

Mr. Keith Brabham, 64, was called home on Friday, October 22, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1957 in Natchez, MS, to Jehu Welton Brabham and Nelda Tynes Brabham.

He was a devoted Christian and was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He loved serving others in a quiet humble way. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors of Amite County. He was raised in the Ferriday, LA area where he attended school but spent most of his adult life in Amite County where he retired to his family’s home place. He was a loving and devoted father and Pop.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Survivors are; three daughters, Sarah Brabham, Rebecca Nickles (Kevin), Erin Brabham (William Rouillier); one son, Evan Brabham (Brandi); eight grandchildren, Peyton Nickles, Aidan Nickles, Braelyn Brabham, Carter Nickles, Sadie Brabham, Mason Nickles, Brooklyn Brabham, and Bailey Brabham; two brothers,  Jehu Brabham (Cheryl) and Barry Brabham (Marilyn), and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Jerry Nickles, Kevin Nickles, Peyton Nickles, Aidan Nickles, William Rouillier, and Grant Brabham

Honorary pallbearers are the Deacons and Sunday School members of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday , October 26, 2021, at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and will continue Wednesday October 27, 2021, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Gillsburg, MS 10:00AM until time of service at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Stewart-Wall Cemetery in Gillsburg, MS. Sharkey Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family requests memorials be made in his name to: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 4923 Mt. Vernon Rd, Liberty, MS 39645.

Charles Edward Dobbs, Jr,

Running late this morning due to medication….

Anna Lee

“The servant’s master took pity on him,

canceled the debt and let him go.”

~Matthew 18:27 (NIV)~

God forgives you!

Resentment is self torture!

We need forgiveness everyday!

Read the BIble in 2021

October 26th Readings
MARK 12:28-34
MATTHEW 22:34-40
MARK 12:35-37
MATTHEW 22:41-46
LUKE 20:41-44
MARK 12:38-40
MATTHEW 23:1-12
LUKE 20:45-47
MATTHEW 23:13-39
MARK 12:41-44
LUKE 21:1-4

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Why pastors support CP

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/in-their-own-words-why-pastors-support-cp/

The Co-Operative is the greatest want for churches to be involved in many ministries/missions.

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s pray for the growth of new Christians in our churches. Let’s do our part to train and encourage them in their Christian walk.

Cooler days are ahead. Enjoy the fall weather.

Anna Lee