“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

Baptist Press

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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

Baptist Press

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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

“Let us test and examine our ways.

Let us turn back to the LORD.

Let us lift our hearts and hands to God in heaven

and say, ‘We have sinned and rebelled.'”

~Lamentations 3:40-42 (NLT)~

Two updates and praises this morning:

Jeff Van has been released and is flying home this morning. It is amazing what one week at MD Anderson can do for the body and the spirit.

Maddie Miracles – Maddie is home and will be cared for by her grandmother, Carol Ann Cleveland, while other family members work during the week. Maddie is much better after her stay at the hospital and surgery. Thank God for the medical staff who cared for her, diagnosed her problems, and did surgery to make her better.

Add your own prayers of praise for your family and friends.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 25th Readings
MATTHEW 21:28-32
MARK 12:1-12
MATTHEW 21:33-46
LUKE 20:9-19
MATTHEW 22:1-14
MARK 12:13-17
MATTHEW 22:15-22
LUKE 20:20-26
MARK 12:18-27
MATTHEW 22:23-33
LUKE 20:27-40

Baptist Press

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Invitation to Pack a Shoebox this year!

If you would like one or more shoeboxes to pack for Operation Christmas Child, please get in touch with me by pressing the “Contact” button at the top of the page. We can make arrangements to meet and for transfer of the FREE SHOEBOXES with instructions. You can turn your boxes in during the third week of November. This is a great Christmas project for families, clubs, businesses, classes, and individuals.

Today’s Prayer Focus

Watch or listen to the news for five minutes. Pray for the needs you hear about during that time.

Anna Lee

“Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.

There we will receive his mercy,

and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”

~Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 24th Readings
JOHN 12:37-50
MARK 11:12-14
MATTHEW 21:18-22
MARK 11:15-19
MATTHEW 21:12-17
LUKE 19:45-48
MARK 11:20-33
MATTHEW 21:23-27
LUKE 20:1-8

OCC Update

We have packed 404 shoeboxes! Other churches have recently or soon will pack their shoeboxes. The drop-off week when shoeboxes are turned in will be the third week of November. I’ll post the FBC, Kentwood drop off location when it gets a little closer to that time.Thank you to all who contributed, shopped, painted, sewed, packed, etc. to get the shoeboxes ready to be sent to the next location.

I shared this bit of information a some of the packers yesterday. They were very surprised! You probable will be too! Each child who is blessed to receive a shoebox somewhere around the world will only receive One. The will not receive one each year of their lives or one two or three years\s later.For example, if a child receives a shoebox at age four, they will never get another shoebox. That’s because there are so many poor children in the world. When we pack, let’s pack quality and quantity so the box will always be a special memory and hopefully one day lead the child and the family to the Lord.

Today’s Prayer Focus

Let’s pray today for the shoeboxes packers as they get boxes of items ready for children all around the world. Let’s also pray for the children who receive the shoeboxes. No matter their age when they receive a shoebox, let’s pray the children will learn about Jesus and want Him to be a part of their lives forever.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

The LORD will establish you as his holy people,

as he promised you on oath,

if you keep the commands of the LORD your God

and walk in obedience to him.

~Deuteronomy 28:9~

Please pray for Michael Anthony who is having issues with being able to use his hand. He received medical help in McComb yesterday and will see a specialist Monday in Covington.

Please continue to pray for Jewel Kay Y. Cutrer, Jeff Van, Tommy Hood and others as they receive treatment through MD Anderson. Thank God for this treatment facility for cancer and its ability to help many people.

Mr. Albert Joseph “A.J.” Bodker

• October 16, 1929 – October 22, 2021
• Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Albert Joseph “A.J.” Bodker passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on October 22, 2021, at the age of 92.
A true Ponchatoula treasure, A.J. wore many hats: husband, father, pawpaw, teacher, principal, Presbyterian, Rotarian, advisor, and friend. He was beloved in each of these roles and he excelled at them. A.J. was married to his late wife, Colleen, for sixty-nine wonderful years and they had four beautiful children: Peggy, David, Mellie and Carol.
Mr. Bodker was born and raised in Ponchatoula, and his blood ran green and white for the Ponchatoula Greenwave. He graduated from Ponchatoula High School himself, and after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in education from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master’s degree in education from Louisiana State University, he returned to his alma mater to teach and serve as principal. Mr. Bodker is one of the most esteemed principals in the history of PHS, serving in this role during one of the most heated times in our nation’s history – integration- and ushering in this new era with grace. He was on the planning committee and helped implement the construction of the new high school which houses PHS students today. He was adored by students and teachers alike, and his commitment and professionalism motivated those under his tutelage to rise to the occasion and succeed. Even after retiring as principal after a 25-year term, A.J. could never stray far from his precious PHS, and he enjoyed working the scoreboard at Friday night football games in the swamp.
Mr. Bodker’s work as a civil servant extended beyond working tirelessly for his students and their education. A.J. was a member of the Ponchatoula chapter of Rotary, where he held the title of eldest member and previously served as President. He truly lived by the moto “service above self” as Rotary exemplifies daily. He loved serving gumbo and beer at the Rotary booth every Strawberry Festival weekend throughout his lifetime. Not only did he participate in volunteer work through Rotary, A.J. was a member of the Tangipahoa Parish library board, an honoree of the Boy Scouts of America, and he served as both Chairman and Board member of the North Oaks Hospital Board of Commissioners and later North Oaks Hospital Foundation Board. He loved working in his community to help Ponchatoula grow and thrive.
When Mr. Bodker was not volunteering or working in his many roles in education, he enjoyed spending time at his family camp on the Tangipahoa River that he built himself in 1971, Camp Big Time. A.J. loved running trot lines for catfish or taking his grandchildren and great grandchildren for rides in his party barge. Always the teacher, he regaled his children and grands with stories on the clearing of the cypress trees along the Tangipahoa River and a history of the camps along its passage. He would allow children and grandkids to drive the party barge if they could pass a written test and master the boat tying knots to his precise specification- which was no small feat. Mr. Bodker had quite the sweet tooth, and he would treat his loved ones to his handcrafted milkshakes, perfected from his years working as a soda jerk in Harris drug store which stood in the building now housing Paul’s Café. His family and friends will miss both his lessons and his treats.
Mr. Bodker is preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Joe Bodker, and his wife, Colleen Howes Bodker. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Bodker Furr, and his children: Peggy Bruges (Tony), David Bodker (Diane), Mellie Bodker, and Carol Wiggins (John). He is survived by his grandchildren: Jay Wiggins (Aimee), Lee Bruges (Megan), Amy Bruges, Megan Kelley (Dean), and Becky Bodker (Blake). He is also survived by three great grandchildren: Brock, Elizabeth, and Hudson.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bodker will be held in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to his beloved First Presbyterian Church of Ponchatoula. To show A.J.’s love and devotion to Ponchatoula High School, the family will be wearing Ponchatoula green to the memorial and asks attendees to do so if they desire.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home and Crematory.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

(I was privileged to teach with Mr. Bodker for several years at IHS. He was an interesting and knowledgeable man.)

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 23rd Readings
MARK 14:3-9
MATTHEW 26:6-13
JOHN 12:1-11
MARK 11:1-11
MATTHEW 21:1-11
LUKE 19:28-40
JOHN 12:12-19
LUKE 19:41-44
JOHN 12:20-36

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those who are reroofing many of our area churches due to damage from Hurricane Ida. Church roofs are often larger, steeper, and higher than most other roofs. Pray for safety for the workers and for roofs that last a long time for the churches protecting people and church furnishings.

Anna Lee

“Search me, O God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts.

Point out anything in me that offends you,

and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

~Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)~

Pray for Mr. “Cete” Dillon as he has stitches removed from his face today. Last night, he said his face was still tender from the procedure. I know he and his family will appreciate our prayers.

David and I talked with Andy Taylor. His heart is beating regularly again. Betty got her routine shot in the eye yesterday. They have sweet attitudes and count all these procedures as blessings.

Maddie Miracles – Maddie had more miracles yesterday. This is the update posted yesterday: Maddie is done with surgery. It was all done laparoscopically…praise God!! She had an enlarged gallbladder so that was good to get it out. Appendix is also gone and they found where an ovarian cyst had ruptured and they cleaned that up. We will get to see her in about an hour and depending on how she feels she should get to go home tomorrow or Saturday! God is so very good ALL the time. Thank you for your prayers. Please keep them coming for the recovery time.

I had a pain management doctor perform my procedure Tuesday. This was a very new experience for me, but not for her. She told me I could go back to my regular routine the next day and might feel better the next day or it might take several weeks. The second day after my procedure seems to be my timeline. Despite some issues, like periodic headaches from the anesthesia, I felt no pain in my back. I am so thankful.

Pauline Gennaro Magliolo

January 03, 1934 – October 20, 2021

A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born January 3, 1934 in Independence, LA and was 87 years of age. In her younger years, she loved traveling with her two sons for their baseball games and tournaments. She was room mother for her two sons at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School and sang in the Christmas choir for Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons, Vincent J. Magliolo (Jenny) and Gerald J. Magliolo (Terri); grandsons, Christopher (Sarah), John Vincent, Eric, and Spencer Magliolo; granddaughters, Mallory and Haley Magliolo, Caroline and Claire Dupas; and great-grandchildren, Braden, Ian, Ava Sophia, and Augustin Magliolo. 2 sisters, Manette Bateman (Carey) and Virginia Armato (Pete); sister-in-law, Mary Gennaro; Preceded in death by her husband, Salvador John “Sonny Boy” Magliolo; parents, John and Genevieve Gennaro; 2 brothers, Sam Gennaro and Anthony Gennaro (Audrey); sister, Josie Garafola (Sam). Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday. A Funeral Mass will be held at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 22nd Readings
MATTHEW 20:1-16
MARK 10:32-34
MATTHEW 20:17-19
LUKE 18:31-34
MARK 10:35-45
MATTHEW 20:20-34
MARK 10:46-52
LUKE 18:35-19:27

Prayer Focus Today

Today, let’s pray for all the individual, churches, and other groups who are packing “shoeboxes”, whether it be online or personally. Thank God for each shopping trip to get just the right items. Thank God for the individuals who will again give of their time to pack all they can into each shoebox. Thank God for hearts that love and care for some of the poorest children in the world and whom God has given the desire to help, love, and Pray for through the simple items packed in a box.

Samaritan’s Purse works hard to make sure each needy child gets a shoebox. That’s one shoebox in their lifetime! May each shoebox have just the right items to greatly impact the life of the child who will receive it.

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When you have a praise, update, or a request that you would like shared on this site, please contact me through the “Contact” option to the top and right of this page.

Anna Lee

“Don’t worry about anything;

instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need,

and thank him for all he has done . . .

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right,

and pure, and lovely, and admirable.

Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

~Philippians 4:6-8 (NLT)~

Adelyn Thornton‘s eye problem is improving, but still is not well. Please pray for this child to have good vision.

Jerry Van shared this update on Jeff Van.

My classmate Carol Ann Cleveland has an adult grandchild who has had many health issues, but who has fought her way through this battles like a real trooper. Today, Maddie is having gallbladder surgery. Pray for a simple procedure and for good results. She has a Facebook page that will allow you to keep up with her – Maddie’s Miracles.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maddie%27s%20miracles

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 21st Readings
LUKE 18:9-14
MARK 10:1-12
MATTHEW 19:1-12
MARK 10:13-16
MATTHEW 19:13-15
LUKE 18:15-17
MARK 10:17-31
MATTHEW 19:16-30
LUKE 18:18-30

Baptist Press

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Today’s Prayer Focus – Volunteers

Today, let’s thank God for volunteers.

Volunteer firemen

Volunteer sitters

Volunteer drivers

Volunteer story readers at the library and schools

Volunteer drivers

Volunteer cooks

Volunteer tutors

Volunteer choir members

Volunteer Bible teachers

Volunteer coaches

Etc.

The list is endless. They impact many lives. If you do not volunteer, find some ways you can use your talents and skills. Give freely of yourself. Be blessed!

Thank-you for praying today.

Anna Lee

“God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread to eat,

will also supply you with all the seed you need

and will make it grow

and produce a rich harvest from your generosity.

He will always make you rich enough to be generous at all times,

so that many will thank God for your gifts

which they receive from us.

For this service you perform

not only meets the needs of God’s people,

but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.”

~2 Corinthians 9:10-12 (GNT)~

Please pray for Jeff Van who is is MD Anderson to begin his cancer treatment.

Pray also for Tommy Hood and his family as they are traveling through another round of treatment in Houston.

Andy Taylor‘s heart is back in rhythm and he is back at home thanking God for another blessing in his life. Let’s join with Andy and Betty in thanking God for the good results of Andy’s procedure yesterday.

My back procedure went well yesterday. Today, I continue to look forward to improvement whenever God chooses to bless me with it. The paperwork I received yesterday says to expect the improvement in the first two weeks. I see now that I will be working on my “patience timetable” for a while. That must be just the place God wants to to “live in” for a while.

Louise Brown Singleton

September 22, 1930 – October 17, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home. She was born September 22, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 91 years of age. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and loved her flowers, cooking, working in her yard, and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her step-son, Wayne Singleton and wife, Faye; 2 sisters, Lorraine Singleton and Jeanine Singleton; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Singleton; step-sons, David and Barry Singleton; parents, Theodore and Ola Brown; sister, Delores Stevens; brothers, Shelby Brown, John Brown, Clayton Holden and Charles Holden; sister-in-law, Evelyn Brown. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Brenda Gayle(Feigler) Hayden

July 28, 1945 – October 04, 2021

Brenda Gayle (Feigler) Haydenwent home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, October, 4,2021. Brenda was bom on July 28,1945 in Baton Rouge, La. She graduated from Istrouma High school and attended LSU. She was a faithful member of Istrouma Baptist Church and First Baptist of Amite. She always loved the LSU tigers and was a Bengal Belle for many years. She was a classy lady who loved to travel, shop, wear pretty clothes, jewelry, decorate her home and watch the LSU Tigers football game. She was affectionately known to her grandchildren as “BG”. We all carry her love and sweet spirit in our hearts. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Hayden of 58 years. Son, Todd Hayden, daughter, Jill Lawless, Grandchildren, Zachary, Gabriel, Dominic, Addie, and sister Jean Boudinot. Preceded in death by her parents, Luther L and Addie Lee Feigler, mother and father-in-law, Percy and Mildred Hayden, brother, James Feigler, 2 brother-in-laws Donald Hayden and Jerry Boudinot. Memorial service to be held at First Baptist Church 117 East Olive Street, Amite, November 4,2021. Visitation 10:00 am. Service 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 20th Readings
JOHN 11:38-57
LUKE 17:11-18:8

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on those around us, neighbors, co-workers, relatives, etc., who need to allow Jesus to enter their hearts.

Anna Lee

Please pray for Andy Taylor as he has a heart procedure in McComb in the morning. I know he and Betty will be appreciative for every prayer for them.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 19th Readings
LUKE 14:25-17:10
JOHN 11:1-37

Anna Lee

“If you . . . know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good gifts to those who ask him!”

~Matthew 7:11 (NIV)~

Pray for Mr. “Cete” Dillon as her recovers from facial surgery.

Pray for me as I prepare for a back procedure early tomorrow morning.

Fred W. Robinson

October 23, 1926 – October 16, 2021

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Fred W. Robinson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born on October 23,1926 in Allenhurst, GA and was 94 years of age. He was a Korean War veteran and flew F84G Thunderjets. He was a flight leader with the 474th Fighter Bomber Wing, 429th Squadron. He was awarded many honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross for his missions in the Korean War, He flew 69 missions and he would always say this was the biggest achievements of his life. He loved serving his country and would talk about his flying experiences all the time. Fred was also a journalist and professional photographer. Even in his 90’s he would go with his son, Steve, on wildlife photography trips. Photography was his passion all the way to the end. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Gunderson and husband Cliff; son, Stephen Robinson and wife Laina; 7 grandchildren, Danielle Gunderson, Shawn Gunderson, Amanda Robinson, Ali Robinson Allen, Jessica Myers, Katie Robinson and Sarah Robinson; and 7 great grandchildren, Kaylie, Sophia, Brayden, Beaux, Hunter, Hayden and Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Robinson and Ruth Whetstone Robinson; his wife, Billie Robinson; and his sister, Nan Shelton. Graveside services will be held at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021

October 18th Readings
JOHN 10:1-42
LUKE 13:22-14:24

Pray for the preparations for packing of the “shoeboxes” for the older girls this week. Pray for the young ladies who will be receiving the boxes. Pray for changed lives because of their introduction to Jesus. Check out this site to read some inspiring stories.https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes

Today’s Prayer Focus

Pray for boys and girls around the work who will receive a shoebox of school supplies, hygiene items, toys, etc. Pray that receiving the box will give them the opportunity to learn about Jesus and then to share the message with others.

Anna Lee