“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

“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

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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