Wednesday

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

Buddy Morris is resting well in Hammond now. Please continue your prayers.

David had a dermatology procedure Monday that has caused a healing problem. Please pray for all to go well today.

Mike Gregory Hornsby

January 04, 1954 – June 06, 2021


Mike Gregory Hornsby, a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2021 at Ocean’s Behavioral Hospital in Hammond, LA. He was born January 4, 1954 in and was 67 years of age. He is survived by his 3 children, Jennifer Gill, Garrett Hornsby and Dustin Hornsby; sister, Gloria Dykes; numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents, John D. Hornsby, Sr. and Vera M. Hornsby; brother, John D. Hornsby, Jr. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 2:00PM until Memorial Services at 3:00PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. David Tate. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 16

2 KINGS 5:1-8:15

Coaming soon – Operation Christmas Child Workday

(Someone told me they were crafty and couldn’t help, but I assure you there are tasks for uncrafty people. You only need “willing hands”.

Saturday, June 26th at 9 A.M.

Please mark your calendar.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.

Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.

When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.”

~Philippians 2:6-8 (NLT)~

Rev. David Luce preached again this week. He didn’t need to sit this week.

Pray for Buddy Morris, Eleanor, and Ellen as he is moved to Hammond today.

Ralph Lane Wilson of Kentwood, Louisiana | 1943 – 2021 | Obituary

Ralph Lane Wilson

Ralph Lane Wilson

March 05, 1943 – June 14, 2021

Ralph Lane Wilson, a faithful husband loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home.

He was born March 5, 1943 and was 78 years of age. He was a native of Kentwood, LA.

Ralph was a dairy farmer for 60+ years, 40 years of that he had his son Randy by his side. He loved his cows and barn cats. His favorite pastimes included coon hunting with Mr. Frank Erwin Sr. in his early years, gardening, and his afternoon visits with his close friend Dennis Miller before milking.

He was a member of Greenlaw Baptist Church for 55 years where he was ordained as a deacon in July 1973. He was a faithful church member; choir member and he taught the Men’s Sunday School class for 30 years.

Visitation will be held at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 5-8 PM and on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 8-11AM with services at 11AM with Rev. Harold Thornton and Rev. Mike Stafford officiating. Burial followed in the Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar, LA.

Ralph is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Lane Wilson, a son Randy Glenn Wilson (Loretta) of Kentwood and a daughter Debbie Wilson Simmons (Scot) of Kentwood. Paw-Paw will be greatly missed by his 5 grandchildren and spouses; Christie Simmons Taylor (David) of Spanish Fort, AL, Crystal Simmons Morgan (Heath) of Independence, LA, Renee Simmons Travis (Wesley) of Livingston, LA, Delane Wilson of Kentwood, LA and Koley Simmons of Ponchatoula LA ; 5 great-grandchildren Emilee Taylor, Lauren Taylor, Taylor Morgan who shared a birthday with her great Paw-Paw, Addison Taylor and Charli Kate Travis; a brother-in-law Mo Jasim, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie F. and Lettie Crawford Wilson and 5 brothers, James Wilson, Bill Wilson, Karl Wilson, Horace (Bud) Wilson, and Little Johnny Wilson; 1 sister Iva Jewel Wilson Jasim, and 2 sisters in law, Pat Wilson and Dale Wilson.

Pallbearers will be David Taylor, Heath Morgan, Wesley Travis, Koley Simmons, Dennis Miller and David Brabham.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Erwin Sr. and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Greenlaw Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Modern Home Health and Hospice; Karol McKean, Lisa King, Kristen Hartmann and Vanessa Creel for their kind and compassionate care.

(Hartman-Jones Funeral Home)

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 15

June 15th Readings
2 KINGS 2:1-25
2 KINGS 4:1-44

June 16th Readings
2 KINGS 5:1-8:15

Today’s Prayer Focus

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Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Buddy Morris has been moved to St. Joseph’s Carpenter Hospice in Baton Rouge, but will be moving to the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond tomorrow. Please be in prayer for Buddy, Eleanor, Ellen, and the staff of caregivers working with him.

Monday

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

~Matthew 6:21 (NIV)~

Title of today’s Rick Warren devotional :

Your Heart Is Where Your Time and Money Are

Yesterday, was another first for us. David and I attended Sunday School for the first time in a long time. We’ve been waiting for fully effective vaccinations. It felt like being home again.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

June 13th Readings
1 KINGS 22:10-28
2 CHRONICLES 18:9-27
1 KINGS 22:29-35
2 CHRONICLES 18:28-34
1 KINGS 22:36-40
1 KINGS 22:51-53
2 CHRONICLES 19:1-20:30

June 14th Readings
2 KINGS 1:1-18
2 KINGS 3:1-27
1 KINGS 22:41-49
2 CHRONICLES 20:31-37
1 KINGS 22:50
2 CHRONICLES 21:1-4
2 KINGS 8:16-22
2 CHRONICLES 21:5-7

June 15th Readings
2 KINGS 2:1-25
2 KINGS 4:1-44

June 16th Readings
2 KINGS 5:1-8:15

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Sunday

I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11~

Dwaine Creel needed a stent Friday. He’s doing okay. This week he will have additional testing done. Please keep him in your prayers.

Pray for Mr. and Mrs. Josh Maggio as they begin their marriage.

Read the Bible CHronologically in 2021 – June 13

2 KINGS 2:1-25
2 KINGS 4:1-44

This is the Lord’s Day. Spend part of the day in the Lord’s House or watch services online.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like me.

~Isaiah 46:9~

Roger Dale Sanders

June 06, 1944 – June 11, 2021

Roger Dale Sanders, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born June 6, 1944 in Kentwood, LA and was 77 years of age. He dedicated his life to serving his community with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his 3 sons, Shannon Sanders and wife Lynette, Ricky Dale Sanders and Blane Sanders and wife Amy; grandchildren, Dale Sanders and Crystal Ford, Danny Sanders and wife Sara, Seth Sanders and Ishalyn Ballard, Kristopher Sanders and wife Ashley, Danielle Sanders, Cole Sanders, Breann Sanders, Brayden Sanders, Jesse Sanders and wife Taylor, Garrett Sanders and Lanea Wall; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Paul Sanders and wife Ann. Preceded in death by his parents, Mac and Joy Sanders; grandson, Nicholas Sanders; mother of children, Dorothy Hilbun Prevost; companion, Tammy Ard. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Bobby W. Easley

October 07, 1932 – June 10, 2021

Bobby W. Easley, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born October 7, 1932 in Greensburg, LA and was 88 years of age. He was a night superintendent for Croft Metal where he worked for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Jean Ainsworth Easley; 2 sons, Gerry Bobby Easley and Craig Alan Easley and wife Renee; 3 grandchildren, Steven Easley and wife Melissa, Madelyne Easley and fiancé Kaleb Tate, and Molly Easley; sister, Mary Nell Kliesch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Lida Lee Easley; 5 sisters, Christine Easley, Estelle Bridges, Rucie Lea, Melva Welch, and Mildred Megison; brother, Huey Easley. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 14, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Milton Kliesch and Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lloyd “Gator” Miller

December 01, 1940 – June 10, 2021

Lloyd “Gator” Miller, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, at his home. He was born December 1, 1940 in Tylertown, MS and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his son, Kenny Miller and wife Samantha; sister, Jean Mixon; brother, Richard “Dickie” Miller; grandchildren, Dustin Wilkinson and wife Madelyn, Jacob Wilkinson and wife Hannah, Jordan Wilkinson and wife Whitney, Ace Misita and wife Brittany, Drew Misita and wife Lindsey, Kody Miller and Tucker Miller; great-grandchildren, Kenlea Wilkinson, Harper Wilkinson, Bradlee Wilkinson, Brooks Wilkinson, Rivers Wilkinson, Collins Wilkinson, Ava Kaye Misita, Crew Misita, Miles Misita and Meredith Misita. Preceded in death by his father, Floyd Edward Miller; mother, Katherine Kelly Miller; daughters, Debbie Miller Wilkinson and Linda Kaye Miller Misita; son, Ricky Miller; sisters, Janice Woods and Joyce Kyzar. Visitation at Cornerstone Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, June 14, 2021.Service conducted by Pastor Michael Woodard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The VBS program at FBC, Kentwood last night was very good. If you missed it then, it is still available.

online.https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=944620622999383&ref=notif&notif_id=1623452133789617&notif_t=live_video_explicit

Prayer Focus for Today – Vacation Bible Schools Next Week

Pray for all who are preparing to teach in VBS next week.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 11

1 KINGS 17:8-20:22

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Friday

My internet service has been out this morning. I’m thankful it is back.

“Encourage each other every day while it is ‘today.’”

~Hebrews 3:13 (NCV)~

This means family members too. That includes your spouse.

Please pray for one of our neighbors, Tommy Day. He has pneumonia and is being treated at home.

Tommy Hood has completed his first three chemo treatments which are given to him at 1 A.M. He’s doing well.

Please continue to pray for the others who have been listed lately.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 11

1 KINGS 17:8-20:22

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The FBC VBS Family Night Service is tonight is 6 P.M. You are invited to attend in person or online through Facebook. Don’t miss this blessing.

Today’s Prayer Focus – Please pray for the young lives that were touched in VBS this week. Also, pray for the families.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;

then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness” .

~James 3:17-18 NIV~

Please add Dwaine Creel to your prayer list. He is having an angiogram Friday and several other tests next week.

Madge Rose Simeon

July 11, 1941 – June 09, 2021


Madge Rose Simeon, a resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born July 11, 1941 in Jena, LA and was 79 years of age. She is survived by her 4 sons, Matthew Simeon and wife Brandy, Mark Simeon and wife Rae Lynn, Luke Simeon and wife Debbie and John Simeon and wife Kacy; grandchildren, Megan Simeon, Kallie Simeon, Kristopher Simeon and wife Brittany, Adam Simeon and wife Brittney, Riley Simeon and wife Shalayne, Hannah Simeon, Julianah Simeon, Jonathan Simeon, Dallas Simeon and wife Karley, Marissa Reames, Zoe Simeon, Braxton Simeon, Haylea Newman and husband Jacob and Jace Glass; great-grandchildren, Kameron Simeon, Kaiden Simeon, Jaiden Daigrepont and one on the way, Konnor Simeon, Baylor and McKenzie Newman, Rilynn and Rhenleigh Simeon, one on the way, Ruby Simeon, Jace and Casen Little; sister, Liz Mapes May; numerous nieces and nephews; long-time  special family friends, Lori Payne and Summer Blades. Preceded in death by her husband, Valmond Simeon; son, Valmond Simeon, Jr.; brother, Tommy Mapes, Jr.; 2 sisters, Carolyn Mapes Taylor and Jackie Mapes Smith; granddaughter, Autumn Simeon. Visitation at Greenlaw Baptist Church from 5:00PM until religious services at 7:00PM on Friday, June 11, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. E.J. Didon. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 10

1 KINGS 15:16-22
2 CHRONICLES 16:1-10
1 KINGS 16:1-34
1 KINGS 15:23-24
2 CHRONICLES 16:11-17:19
1 KINGS 17:1-7

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VBS at FBC, Kentwood

Average attendance for the first three days – 164

Family Night – Friday at 6 P.M.

Prayer Focus for Today

Thursday in traditionally the day that older VBS children have the opportunity to learn how to become a Christian. Many children make a profession of faith in the days, weeks, and months following VBS. Please pray for children as they learn why and how to become a Christian.

Operation Christmas Child Workday

Saturday, June 26 at 9 A.M.

Bring a finger food and a friend.

There will be choices of ways to help. You decide.

Thanks to a lady who lives in Hammond for the donation for OCC. She is a former resident of Kentwood. Her money will be used to purchase calculators.

Thanks to a lady from FBC, Kentwood who turned in some pencils Last night. They will be placed in bags with other items at our June 26th workday.

Thanks to all who have contributed to the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American missions.

Keep your eyes and ears open for ways you can be on mission in Kentwood.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Our love should not be just words and talk;

it must be true love, which shows itself in action.”

~1 John 3:18 (GNT)~

Please continue to pray for Buddy Morris, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

https://www.facebook.com/seekerspoint/videos/388402185830008

If you missed the prayer service for Tommy Hood, you can find it on Seeker’s Point Facebook page.

Prayer Focus for today : Local Vacation Bible Schools.

Hubert Lee Hughes, Sr.

May 30, 1937 – June 06, 2021

Hubert Lee Hughes, Sr., a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home. He was born May 30, 1937 in Russellville, Alabama and was 84 years of age. He is survived by wife, Sarah Ann Cutrer Hughes; 2 daughter, Minnie Lou Hughes Wilkinson and husband Claude and Bonnie Sue Hughes Wascom and husband Ralph; 3 sons, Hubert Lee Hughes, Jr. And wife Patty, Michael David Hughes and wife Judy and Daniel Ray Hughes and wife Cindy; 3 sisters, Betty Lou Martin, Elsie Jean Granger and husband JE and Edith Evelyn Wallace and husband Bill; 2 brothers, Arthur Wayne Hughes and wife Rosetta and Ronald Joe Hughes and wife Rebecca; 12 grandchildren, Sarah Louise Boyd and husband Terry, Angela Rebecca Hudson and husband Jeremy, Tynie Michelle Cooper and husband Jeremy, Jacyn Michael Hughes and wife Krystal, Brett Tyler Hughes and wife Lilly, Jeremy Chad Wascom and wife Kelli, Brandon Lee Wascom and wife Naomi, Gregory Alan Wascom and wife Angela, Josh Michael Hughes, Cody Brit Hughes and wife Pattyce, Christina Renee Green and husband Jacob and Daniel Ray Hughes, II and wife Ashley; great-grandchildren, Seth Tate, Bethany Tate, Johnathan Hudson, Jennifer Hudson, Kaylee Patterson and husband Luke, Jaycee Lee Hughes, Maggie Gail Hughes, Harlie Kay Hughes, Kostin Lee Wascom, Alyssa Wascom, Gabby Cutrer, Layla Wascom, Jacob Wascom, Adalyn Wascom, Davin Wascom, Raylee Hughes, Lucy Hughes, Micah Hughes, Aspen Hughes, Juliana Hughes, Isabel Hughes Addison Hughes, Hunter Cooper, Madalyn Cooper and Jaedyn Hughes. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey Clinton Hughes, Sr. and Annie Mae Parrish Hughes; brothers, Chester Boyd Hughes and Harvey Clinton Hughes, Jr.; sisters, Pauline Braase and Shirley Ann Bankston; granddaughter, Juanita Louie Magliolo and great-granddaughter, Kierstyn Wascom. Visitation at First Pentecostal Church of Roseland 11327 Hwy. 1048 Roseland, LA 70456 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday, and from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Pallbearers, Josh Hughes, Jason Hughes, Danny Hughes, Jeremy Wascom, Jeremy Hudson and Terry Boyd. Honorary Pallbearers, Cody Hughes, Brett Hughes, Brandon Wascom and Greg Wascom. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Eula Cutrer Stevens

May 04, 1925 – June 07, 2021

Eula Cutrer Stevens, a resident of Hammond, LA , passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home. She was born May 4, 1925 in Kentwood, LA and was 96 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Eloise Graham; granddaughter, Kimberly Coffey and husband Thomas; grandson, Murray Van Graham; 7 great-grandchildren, Jay Van Coffey, Adam Coffey, Megan Graham, Brittany Graham, Taylor Graham, Emily Graham and Abigal Graham. Preceded in death by her parents, Issac and Leah Cutrer; husband, Henry Irvin Stevens; brothers, L.D. Cutrer, Henry Cutrer, Claude Cutrer, Jimmy Cutrer, and Harm Cutrer; sisters, Dillie Lowery, Lucille Thompson, Noalie Johnson and Emily Cutrer. Visitation at Shiloh Church of Christ from 11:300AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Interment Shiloh Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 9

June 9th Readings
1 KINGS 13:1-14:18
1 KINGS 14:21-14:24
2 CHRONICLES 12:13-14
2 CHRONICLES 11:18-23
2 CHRONICLES 12:1-12
1 KINGS 14:25-28
2 CHRONICLES 12:13-16
1 KINGS 14:29-15:5
2 CHRONICLES 13:1-22
1 KINGS 15:6-8
2 CHRONICLES 14:1-8
1 KINGS 15:9-15
1 KINGS 14:19-20
1 KINGS 15:25-34
2 CHRONICLES 14:9-15

June 10th Readings
1 KINGS 15:16-22
2 CHRONICLES 16:1-10
1 KINGS 16:1-34
1 KINGS 15:23-24
2 CHRONICLES 16:11-17:19
1 KINGS 17:1-7

June 11th Readings
1 KINGS 17:8-20:22

It looks like the readings for today and tomorrow will have you flipping back and forth a bit.

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Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee Alford

Tuesday

“Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

~James 1:19 (NIV)~

We can all do a little more listening and a little less talking.

Pray for Tommy Hood and his family. Their three day stay at MD Anderson will now be a month long.

read the bible chronologically in 2021 – June 8

ECCLESIASTES 11:7-12:14
1 KINGS 12:1-20
2 CHRONICLES 10:1-19
1 KINGS 12:21-24
2 CHRONICLES 11:1-4
1 KINGS 12:25-33
2 CHRONICLES 11:5-17

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Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s pray for those leading VBS in several of our area churches this week. Let’s pray they can be flexible as the need arises and that they can lose the focus on all the little details and see the big picture of telling boys and girls about Jesus. What an awesome responsibility!

Anna Lee