In the same way, faith by itself,

if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

~James 2:17~

I don’t want to sound like a meteorologist, but the next couple days are predicted to be extremely hot. I do want each of you to be careful if you must be outside in this summer heat.

Vickie W. Gill is reported to be a little better. Remember, her family and friends ask you to pray for her at 10:30 A.M. and 8:30 P.M. each day.

Two of my former students, one in the classroom and one I tutored, also need special prayers as they fight Covid-19. Please pray for C.J. Schiro and Danielle Dillon.

Donald Reynolds

March 30, 1950 – August 16, 2021

Donald Reynolds

March 30, 1950 – August 16, 2021

A resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born March 30, 1950 in New Orleans, LA and was 71 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Edna Seals Reynolds; children, Lisa Cox and husband Walter Cox, Jr. and Amanda Miller and husband Daryl Miller; grandchildren, Cheyenne Meche and husband Tyler, Nyomie Edwards and husband Kyel, and Makayla Miller; great-grandchildren, Zaine Meche, Kinsleigh Meche, Liam Edwards, and Paislee Graham; 2 brothers, Bobby Reynolds and Edward “Ray” Reynolds; 3 sisters, Kathryn Reynolds, Jo Ann Reynolds Louviere and husband Roy, and Mary Robinson and husband Floyd. Preceded in death by his parents, David Edward Reynolds and Willie Ruth Gullick Reynolds; and an infant son. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Virgil E. “Jr.” Clement, Jr.

October 30, 1952 – August 21, 2021

A resident of Independence, LA, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 the Lord brought him home surrounded by his family at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Hammond. Jr. was born October 30, 1952 in Independence, LA and was 68 years of age. He was a retired striping foreman for Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and was presently serving the Lord at Lion King Ministries as a groundskeeper. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. Jr. is survived by his wife of 40 precious years, Garnet King Clement; daughter, Anna Clement Thompson and husband Adam; son, Travis Clement and wife Whitney; he was the best Poppi to his 4 grandchildren, Desirea, Harley, Kole and Lena; adored by his 2 sisters, LaVerne Arceneaux and Mary Ann Stevenson; nephew, Greg Spring and wife Tonilynn, niece, Robyn King Williams; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Emile Clement, Sr. and Esther Lena Danna Clement; sister, Vernie Ann Spring; infant niece, Kristi Stanga. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 and at Shiloh Baptist Church, 3704 Shiloh Church Rd., Pine Grove, LA from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Laverne King. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 23

EZEKIEL 24:15-25:17
JEREMIAH 34:1-22
JEREMIAH 21:1-14
EZEKIEL 29:1-16
EZEKIEL 30:20-31:18

The Fall Food Roundup for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home collection time is now. The last day to turn in items is September 20th. We are collecting these items that are most needed. They can be turned in by placing them in the tote at the entrance to the Fellowship Hall.

*Aluminum foil

*Gravy mixes

*Ketchup

*Mayonnaise

*Salad dressing – Ranch, Italian, or 1,,000 Islands

The OCC workshop previously scheduled for Saturday will NOT be held this month. Hopefully, we will get back on schedule for next month.

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Have a great day! Pass some Jesus on to others.

Anna Lee

“In all things God works for the good of those who love him.”

~Romans 8:28 (NIV)~

Remember, Rev. Franklin Graham calls us to pray for Afghanistan TODay.

Use your personal prayer list to guide your prayers today. If you don’t have a personal prayer list, today is the best day to begin one.

Read the Bible in 2021 – August 22

EZEKIEL 22:17-23:49
2 KINGS 24:20-25:2
JEREMIAH 52:3-5
JEREMIAH 39:1
EZEKIEL 24:1-14

Attend church in person, via TV, or online today. FBC, Kentwood will be online live at 10:30 this morning and again at 6:00 this evening.

Anna Lee

Rita Tate just sent two messages. The first said Mrs. Bessie Hayden was admitted to Lallie Kemp yesterday. The second said she has been transferred to New Orleans. Rita said “Miss” Bessiee is very sick. Please pray.

“The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.”

~Psalm 14:2 (NIV)~

Pray for the People of Afghanistan
 Join Me This Sunday, August 22, for a Day of Prayer
Dear Friend,

Thousands of people are desperately trying to escape from Afghanistan after the country’s fall to the Taliban.

These Islamic extremists, who have now taken Afghanistan back by force, have a history of brutality, including beheadings and public executions. Time is short and the need is urgent, and that is why I am calling for a day of prayer this Sunday, August 22.

With the Taliban blocking access to the airport and all exit routes, this is a life-or-death situation for Christians and other religious minorities, and all those who worked with or for America over the past two decades. There is no hope for these people to get out safely—apart from a miracle from the hand of God—and that’s what we need to pray for.

It is a difficult and tragic situation. Will you please join me in praying for God to intervene in a mighty way?

Sincerely,

Franklin Graham
President, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
 “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
—James 5:16, ESV

Baptist Press

Editor’s Note: This Sunday (Aug. 22) is Disaster Relief Appreciation Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – Every year, thousands of volunteers with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) bring tangible help and spiritual hope during the trying days that follow disaster. This Sunday (Aug. 22), Southern Baptists will celebrate them by recognizing Disaster Relief Appreciation Sunday.

Most people rightfully think of the legions of yellow shirts that travel from across the nation to respond to the devastation wrought by major hurricanes or tornadoes, but SBDR routinely responds to a great diversity of events that do not make national headlines.

“I continue to believe the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is one of the best volunteer disaster response groups in the world,” said Coy Webb, who recently joined Send Relief as crisis response director after leading SBDR with Kentucky Baptists for 13 years. “It is filled with volunteers who sacrificially serve to bring compassion to those reeling from disasters.”

In 2020, a year marked by COVID-19 and the historic Atlantic storm season, volunteers invested 673,000 hours, prepared 754,000 meals, presented the Gospel 7,000 times and witness more than 875 people profess faith in Christ.

A record 30 named storm systems formed in the Atlantic in 2020, including Hurricanes Laura, Sally and Delta. Laura and Delta hit Lake Charles, La., merely six weeks apart while Sally directly hit the Gulf Coast. There were 28 state SBDR teams that responded to those hurricanes, serving approximately 15,000 people in 7,200 homes, according to Sam Porter, national director for disaster relief for Send Relief who served more than 19 years as SBDR director for Oklahoma Baptists.

“The pandemic forced us to do things that we’d never done before,” Porter said. “I think it was the best year for SBDR because we had to think outside the box and do whatever it took to get it done, encouraging SBDR teams to connect to communities in need through the local church. We had thousands upon thousands of churches jump in to serve, responding to their own local communities.”

There has not been a nationwide disaster response so far in 2021, but volunteers have been hard at work throughout the year responding to local events such as ice storms, floods, fires, tornadoes, the pandemic and other crises.

“Now we are in early hurricane season, and we know that if something hits, we will be there to serve,” Porter said. “We have a nationwide network of SBDR leaders and volunteers who are ready to go. We’d rather not have to go, of course, but if we need to, we will be there.”

Volunteers with SBDR have served 123,000 hours and prepared nearly 75,000 meals, presented the Gospel nearly 5,000 times this year with more than 300 making professions of faith in Christ. Nearly 200 of those professions have occurred as Southern Baptists have worked together to minister during the migrant crisis at the nation’s southern border.

“We do what we do to earn the right to share the Gospel,” Porter said. “When people ask our volunteers, ‘Why do you do what you do,’ they have a chance to share their faith and invite people to believe the Gospel.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is one of the top three volunteer disaster relief providers in the United States and has one of the largest trained volunteer forces. This includes teams capable of conducting mass feedings for storm survivors and crews capable of helping to remove downed trees and storm debris and repair roofs following natural disasters.

Send Relief is a collaborative effort between the International Mission Board (IMB) and North American Mission Board (NAMB) that provides an opportunity to serve through compassion ministry around the world. The primary partner for conducting disaster relief is Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.

“Southern Baptist Disaster Relief brings practical help, a healing touch, and the hope of Christ to countless people when disasters strike,” Webb said. “Send Relief counts it a privilege to serve beside our partners with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, and with them to fulfill both the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.”

In a recent video, NAMB president Kevin Ezell thanked SBDR leaders and volunteers for their efforts in bringing help and hope to disaster survivors.

Please pray for Donna Bennett, wife of Robert Bennett formerly of Amite. She is waging a long difficult war with cancer. It has now taken most of her hearing away.

RJ Booty

August 15, 1949 – August 20, 2021

RJ Booty, a resident of Kentwood, LA passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at home with family in Kentwood, LA. He was born August 15, 1949 in Kentwood, LA and was 72 years of age. He was survived by ex-wife and loving friend, Linda Faye Booty; son, Ronald Wayne Booty and wife Tammy; 4 daughters, Rebecca Janel Travis and husband H.M., Rhonda Lynette McDaniel and husband Robert, Raquel Jeneane Puckett and husband Jamie, Leslie Ann Blount and husband Jake; 15 grandchildren, Roxie Blalock, Hayden Travis, Dixie Booty, Harley Booty, Jessika Hyde, Raelyn McDaniel, Trae McDaniel, Brentley Dees, Logan Puckett, Dalton Puckett, Ashton Soileau, Khloe Soileau, Kirsten Parrish, Austin Parrish and Seth St. Cyr; 4 great-grandchildren, Gabriel Wascom. Rowan Hyde, Maddix Blalock and Finley Hyde; 2 sisters, Perle Jones and Bonnie Hunter. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Annie Mae Booty; siblings, Mirla Grace, Jewel Clyde Booty, Robert Laverne Booty, Corrine Booty, Verla Peek, Josephine Gatlins, Glen booty, Gayle Booty and Donnie Booty; numerous nieces and nephews; Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church from 5-9 Sunday and 9-11 Monday, August 23, 2021. Services conducted by his pastor and nephew Matthew Leon Booty and his Assistant Pastor and nephew, Donnie Ray Booty, Jr. Whom he loved and respected very much.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 21

EZEKIEL 20:1-22:16

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Today, services will be held for Dr. Gibbie McMillan. You can watch online at the New Zion Baptist Church Facebook page at noon.

Stay safe and healthy.

Anna Lee

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
~Psalm 147:3~

Yesterday, I forgot to include a couple parts of my usual posts, so I will start with them this morning.

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Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

August 19th Readings
EZEKIEL 14:1-16:63

August 20th Readings
EZEKIEL 17:1-19:14

August 21st Readings
EZEKIEL 20:1-22:16

A regular Friday Link – baptist Message

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Eldon “Herb” Lawrence

December 03, 1953 – August 18, 2021

Eldon “Herb” Lawrence, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, at his home. He was born December 3, 1953 in Independence, LA and was 67 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Fay Oliphant Lawrence; sisters, Marion L. Taylor, Linda L. Perez and Melrose L. King and husband Ronald King; brother-in-laws, Curtis Foret and Harold Boudreaux; sister-in-law, Victoria R. Lawrence; mother-in-law, Agnes Hano Oliphant; sister-in-laws, Gayle O. Restivo and husband Carlo Restivo, Katherine O. Tate and husband Jr. Tate, Debbie “Debo” Russell and husband Vannie Ray Russell, Eddie Ray Oliphant and wife Rebecca Owens Oliphant; sister-in-law Tammy Shelton Oliphant; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Preceded in death by his parents James “ JW” Lawrence and Mildred Hueschen Lawrence; sisters, Betty Mae L. Boudreaux; Patricia L. Duncan, Connie Rae L. King, Judy L. Foret; brothers, James “ Pete” Lawrence Jr., William “Lefty” Lawrence and George “Buck” Lawrence; sister-in-law Joy Gail W. Lawrence; father-in-law Eddie Lee “EL’ Oliphant and brother-in-law, Donnie Lee Oliphant, Joseph Salvador Restivo and loving dog “Spuds”. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 9:00AM until Religious Services at at 11:00AM on Tuesday. Services conducted by Bro. Rick Elder. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Antoinette Hagstette Riley

January 18, 1945 – August 14, 2021

Antoinette Hagstette Riley passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home in Robert, LA. She was born on January 18, 1945 to the late Edward Joseph Hagstette and Antionette Romano Hagstette. She was a resident of Metairie and Harahan before moving to Robert, Louisiana for the peaceful country life with her husband Edward Riley, Sr and children in 1975.

She was the loving mother of Edward Frank Riley, Jr. (Karen), Eric Michael Riley (Dana), and Margaret Eileen Riley. She was the proud grandmother (called Maw Maw Toni) of Krista, Edward III, Kimberly Riley-Latino (Brendon), Grace and Ella Riley. She was going to be the great grandmother of Allison Latino due this December. Antionette was the sister of Cynthia Elizabeth Hagstette Wade. She also lovingly cared for a number of dogs and one cat through the years like they were additional children (they were fed as well as her family at times). Toni taught her grandchildren the “Golden Rule” as quoted by Jesus ”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you…”

Toni attended grammar school at William Frantz Elementary and McDonough 27 Junior High School. She graduated high school from Ursuline Academy. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond Louisiana for one year and then LSUNO in New Orleans before getting married and having a family. She went back to Southeastern in 1980’s to finish her Education degree. Mrs. Riley was a school teacher at Holy Ghost Catholic School in Hammond, LA for 2 years.

Toni was a Cub Scout Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 251 in Robert for many years. She was a two term PTA President for Champ Cooper School in Robert, LA. She was known for her talent at baking and decorating cakes having been tasked with baking many birthday cakes for her children and grand children. She was always willing to baby sit her grand children and was known to keep them highly entertained by her ability to create different crafts, baking soda volcanoes (with red colored lava), and magic mud. She always had coloring books, crayons, paper and finger paint available.

Toni was devoted to her daily Rosary and Our Lady of Prompt Succor. She would listen to High Mass every Sunday. She would pray “Mary, Mother of God, pray for us… Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us” throughout her day. She was born in New Orleans and loved her public school education. She was a true Skipper of Ursuline Academy and her many friends gave her the name “Toni”. Her favorite name was “Maw Maw Toni” as she was called by her grand kids.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 122 South First Street, Amite, LA. 70422 on Monday, August 23, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. Internment to follow at Rosaryville Cemetery, Ponchatoula, LA. No visitation prior to the mass or flowers will be allowed due to Church regulations and COVID requirements. Donations are welcome to the National Votive Shrine of Our Lady Of Prompt Succor at Ursuline Academy. Mass Intentions are also welcome.

Please continue to pray for all the covid patients in our area and our families. Some are hospitalized, but many who are at home. Pray for those around them who have been exposed. I’ve heard it is very difficult for most people to be isolated until the time of the disease spreading passes. Pray for the family members of those who are hospitalized. Not being able to see your loved one is very difficult for most people.

Wade Boone is doing well following back surgery earlier this week. He is scheduled to be released from the hospital about noon today. Please continue to pray for him as he continues to heal.

Jeana Russell Brown will go back into surgery today. She already had surgery this week, but the doctor wants to do more today. Pray for Jeana as she has the second surgery in a week and as her body heals.

May you find ways to be a positive influence on others today.

Anna Lee

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion.”

~Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)~

Wade BoonE had back surgery yesterday. Pray for him as he begins the recovery period.

Phillip Morgan’s shoulder surgery went well. Pray for him as he heals.

Pray for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. Do all you can to prevent the spread of this disease. Pray for the many families in our community who are and have been touched by covid.

Pray for the situation in Afghanistan. Pray as God leads you. Pray for all involved.

Gibbie McMillan

December 05, 1952 – August 17, 2021

Edward Gibbie McMillan, 68, of Kentwood, LA, passed away on August 17, 2021, after a valiant battle of COVID pneumonia.

Gibbie was born on December 5, 1952, in New Orleans, LA to Fernie Edward McMillan and Lilly Blanchette Conerly.

Growing up, Gibbie had a challenging, yet full childhood. Filled with energy and a dynamic personality, Gibbie was the “life of the party” even when there was no party! He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1970. To know Gibbie, was to love him.

Abundant life for Gibbie began in 1973 when he was radically saved. Soon thereafter God called him to preach the Good News of Jesus. After graduating with a degree in Bible from Mississippi College, he pursued a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary.

During his studies and upon graduation, Gibbie served on staff and pastored churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas. Between pastoring, he served the Lord as a prison chaplain with the Louisiana Department of Correction and director of Disaster Relief for Southern Baptist of Texas Convention and Louisiana Baptist and supervised Louisiana’s Royal Ambassadors’ program. He shared Christ in North America, Honduras, Haiti, the Bahamas, Russia, and Romania. Gibbie never met a stranger, and he freely shared Jesus without hesitation.

Gibbie is survived by the loving community of his Christian brothers and sisters, and his wife of 47 years, Katera McDaniel McMillan, their daughters: Rachel (Adam) Rhodes and Rebekah (Michael) Powers, and grandchildren Dylan, Harper, and Jackson. Gibbie is also survived by one sister, Linda (Robert) Callihan, an uncle, Gerald (Emily) McMillan, aunts, Beverly Gex and Debbie McMillan, and numerous cousins. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his in-laws, E.P. and Kitty McDaniel, and one brother, Glenn McMillan.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gibbie’s life on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at New Zion Baptist Church (We encourage wearing a mask.). Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with the service immediately following. Dr. Jim Richards and Rev. Harold Thornton will officiate. (The service will be live-streamed on the New Zion Baptist Facebook page.) Interment will follow at New Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief in memory of Gibbie. https://louisianabaptists.org/mis…/disaster-relief/donate/

Edward Merril Granger

September 27, 1966 – August 17, 2021

Edward Merril Granger, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home. He was born September 27, 1966 in Independence, LA and was 54 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Melissa Granger; 2 daughters, Brandy Granger and Desiree Granger; 9 grandchildren, Chasity Granger, Braden Pfisterer, Edward Granger,II, Cayden Granger, Raelynn Rager, Lakota Granger, M.J. Rager, Lalana Granger and Latrinity Granger; sister, Becky Granger; 6 brothers, Gary McCarroll, Jack “Catfish” Granger, Jules Granger, David Granger, Bill Granger and Doug Granger; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marjorie Granger; daughter, Dawn Granger; sister, Barbara Morgan; 2 brothers, Earl McCarroll and J.L. Granger. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, August 20, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Anna Lee

Current Mission Projects at FBC, Kentwood

*Fall Food Roundup for Children of the LA Baptist Children’s Home

Much needed items – aluminum foil, gravy mixes, ketchup, mayonnaise, Pam cooking spray, and salad dressings (Ranch, Italian, & 1,000 Islands)

Place items in tote in entrance to Fellowship Hall.

*Georgia Barnette Offering for LA

2021 Theme: NEARBY – The Needs Next Door

Place gifts in envolopes and label “Georgia Barnette”

*OCC – Time to begin collecting postage

$9.00 per shoebox

Label check or envelope “OCC Postage”

Turn in items for “shoeboxes” in the green tote at entrance to Fellowship Hall.

*Backpack Ministry for local schools

Contact the church office for current needs. 229-8111

*Brown Bag Ministry – Volunteer to help pack the brown bags when one of the other volunteers is not available . 229-811

“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

~Matthew 6:13 (AMP)~

Please pray for our county and our world. May God continue to watch over us, even as we seem to have taken our eyes off Him.

Older people seems to be having falls and light cases of Covid. Please pray for them as they face these problems.

Many younger people are having serious cases of covid. Please pray for them.

Pray for people as they face the stresses of life. Lots of little issues can add up to more than a single large issue. May we approach the. stresses with the proper information, the proper plan, and the proper guidance. Let’s give God both the large and the small issues of the day.

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Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

EZEKIEL 10:1-13:23

Louisiana Baptist Message

McMillan ‘healed in Heaven’

Two Blog Posts by Gibbie McMillan:

https://louisianabaptists.org/author/gibbie-mcmillan/?fbclid=IwAR0odIZL7PgaWB2Ol3DxnCUvWv9jxqMpEm7C9WblmbZmQLuHN71q4w4f7bg

Prayer Meeting is tonight. Do yourself a favor and attend in person or online.

Anna Lee

CJ Schiro, a former student has covid. Please pray for him.

To God be the glory! On August 17, 2021 at 1:49pm Gibbie McMillan went to be with the Lord! We do not grieve without hope knowing that because of his salvation through Jesus Christ he will spend eternity in heaven. Many of you have been so faithful to pray for healing and comfort. We so appreciate those prayers and know they have been answered! The Lord saw fit in His perfect will to heal Gibbie in heaven rather than here on earth. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 21 at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Visitation is from 9-12 with the service immediately following. We ask that everyone in attendance please wear a mask. We know that many of you, from either distance or concerns over COVID, will be unable to attend. We completely understand! We covet your prayers as we celebrate Gibbie’s life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief in memory of Gibbie. https://louisianabaptists.org/mis…/disaster-relief/donate/ Our dad was a person full of life and laughter! We would love for you to share a memory or story of him below. These will be sure to bring a smile to our face as we grieve in the days ahead. -With Love,Katera, Rachel, and Rebekah

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

~James 1:17 (NIV)~

Please add Phillip Miller to your prayer list. He’s having shoulder surgery today in Covington.

Please say special prayers for these Covid patients today – Gibbie McMillan, Vickie Gill, and Danielle Dillon.

Brenda Russell also for additional prayers for her daughter, Jeanna. Yesterday’s surgery found lots of infection and requires additional surgery Friday. Please pray for Jeanna and all her family.

Peggy Woodward Saladino

January 07, 1926 – August 14, 2021

Peggy Woodward Saladino passed away on August 14, 2021 at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. She was born in Clinton, LA on January 7, 1926 to Austin E. Woodward Sr. and Lovie De Lee Woodward. She moved to New Orleans in 1930 and from there moved to Harvey, Gretna and back to New Orleans. Peggy attended Gretna High School until her senior year and graduated from Sophie B. Wright High School on June 1, 1943. She later worked for Dr. Fred Hornberger OD. While living in New Orleans Peggy met and married Nicholas A. Saladino on June 14, 1948. The couple moved to Kentwood in January of 1952 to be with her parents and for Nick to work for E. L. Brumfield as Parts Manager of his Parts Department. She was an active member of the Kentwood United Methodist Church where she held many jobs. She worked for Western Auto Store and from there went on to work for Louisiana Power and Light Company for 26 years until her retirement in June 1981. Peggy is survived by her godson, Nicholas Allen; nieces and nephews, Louis Saladino Jr., Barbara St. Pierre Escudier,Cynthia Saladino Kneip, Michael Saladino, Marc Saladino, and Stephen Saladino. Preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas A. Saladino; father, Austin Woodward Sr.; mother, Lovie De Lee Woodward; brother, Austin Woodward Jr.; 2 sisters, Levey Weeks and Evelyn Hille; 2 nephews, Philip Saladino and Johnny Woodward. Visitation at Kentwood United Methodist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Mildred Sue Johnson

May 18, 1924 – August 14, 2021

Mildred Sue Johnson left this world and entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on August 14, 2021. She was born Mildred Sue Tison on May 18, 1924 in the Prospect Community of Grant Parish Louisiana to Job Wynn and Kate Bell Tison (both deceased). She had two brothers, Shefford Tison and Doyle Tison (both deceased). She has three sisters, Elaine Tison Koon, Immojean Tison Parker and Nellwynn Tison Nugent (deceased). She has 13 nieces and nephews. She married Rulon Hegwood in 1942 and has two sons, Billy Wayne Hegwood, wife Judy and grandchildren, Michael Wayne Hegwood and Susan Hegwood Handorf and husband Aaron. Thomas Michael Hegwood, wife Gail and grandchildren, Chandra Hegwood Swetledge and husband Stephen, Tison Michael Hegwood and wife Kristine and Jarrod Thomas Hegwood and wife Jo Lynn. She has 10 great grandchildren. After Tom’s death Sue married Vollie Johnson, who preceded her in death in 2005. She has lived in Loranger/Walker Louisiana, with son Mike, for the last 10 years. She lived a long life and blessed family and friends alike. She worked many years as a bookkeeper and liked to read her Bible and listen to hymns about God and His love for us and His gift of salvation through His son Jesus Christ. Visitation at Loranger Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Hegwood. Interment will be at 3:30PM on Saturday at Frazier Cemetery, Prospect Community, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 17

EZEKIEL 5:1-9:11

Baptist Press

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Below I have listed some of the articles Baptist Press has printed so far this month. I hope you can find some to read that will touch your heart.

Crisis in Afghanistan prompts warnings, calls for help and prayer

FIRST-PERSON: Afghan pastors ask for prayer

‘Anti-Christian’ inmate finds faith in prison

Baptist nurses stand in the gap with facts, hope

After COVID battle, Texas pastor praises God, urges vaccine consideration

Student ministry leadership networks: ‘It puts courage in us’

Bowden saw his players as more than a jersey, says longtime FSU chaplain

David Jeremiah’s grandson carries on ministry legacy through video devotional series

FIRST-PERSON: Read the Bible

Missionaries use Olympic trading pins as bridge to Gospel conversations

Prayer movement boosts Northeast Houston Baptist Church

Cooperative Program giving remains strong through summer months

Christian baker appeals ruling that he violated anti-discrimination law

Evangelist Wade Morris, 51, dies after battle with COVID-19

Young adult becomes first known believer in Southeast Asian people group

FIRST-PERSON: Helping a child through a faith crisis

Prestonwood’s $1M gift to fund new IMB work among Muslim people groups

Special thanks to Katera McMillan and her daughter, Debbie, for the donation of t-shirts to be used in OCC projects. Also, special thanks to Thelma Pierce who is diligently sewing to complete several types of items for our shoeboxes. Also, special thanks to the ladies of Rebekah Sunday School class who have made the totes for all the shoeboxes we will send this year. They have been doing this for several years and create the first item that goes into the shoeboxes.

As it stands today, we will not have our August workshop for OCC due to covid. I’ll update you if anything changes and also let you know about the September workshop on the fourth Saturday of the month.

If you have a few hours to give to helping with OCC, please give me a call. We will work out a time when we can meet at the church and complete some of the tasks that would have been done at the workshop.

Anna Lee