But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

Rev. David Luce and his family need your continued prayers as he has his last procedure today in preparation for surgery Tuesday at Ochsner.

Please continue to pray for Joell Miller who continues to be treated for covid pneumonia at North Oaks.

If you are trained by Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief, please contact Kim at the the BASLA (Baptist Associations of Louisiana) office in Franklinton to volunteer for work in the Lake Charles area.

Saturday’s mission workshop is getting attention from those who have not helped before. Don’t miss your opportunity to help. Some of the tasks involve cutting and sewing, but there will be other ways to help – putting school supplies in bags, braiding jump ropes, sorting folders, pinning socks together, sharpening pencils, etc. Men, women, youth, and older children are invited to participate Saturday morning, beginning at 9 A.M. Please join in and be blessed as you bless others.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – September 19

May 18th Readings
PSALM 75-78

May 19th Readings
PSALM 79-82

May 20th Readings
PSALM 83
1 CHRONICLES 29:23-25
2 CHRONICLES 1:1
1 KINGS 2:13-3:4
2 CHRONICLES 1:2-6
1 KINGS 3:5-15
2 CHRONICLES 1:7-13

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“Pastor sees miracles, ministry opportunities in seven-month COVID battle“

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/pastor-sees-miracles-ministry-opportunities-in-seven-month-covid-battle/

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s continue to pray for our Louisiana residents as they face the results of rain, wind, and flooding. We can all pray. Some can physically work in disaster relief. The prediction is for more rain and flooding. Keep the situation in you prayers throughout the day today.

Anna Lee

“Now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

~Colossians 3:8 (NIV)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 18

May 18th Readings
PSALM 75-78

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Prayer Focus Today

People with rain/flood/lack of power issues.

Say special prayers for Bro. Stan Statham as Louisiana has flood issues on Bro. Stan’s new watch over Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief. Ask God how you might be a solution to some needs related to rain, flooding, and lack of power.

Anna Lee

I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

~Luke 24:49~

We are overjoyed to formally announce Brother Gary Havlin as our new Pastor at East Union Baptist Church! Brother Gary, his wife Tori, daughter Brynnlee and soon to be born son, Braxton, will officially be joining the EUBC family starting June 2,2021. Please be in prayer for his family during this time of relocation and transition.

East Union is in the Magnolia Area. Pray for them as they make this move.

Continue to pray for Donna Bennett. Not only is she dealing with cancer treatment,= and the loss of her mother, but she is also fighting an infection.

Last night, we saw Andy and Betty Taylor. It has been over a year since we last saw them. Betty said she has a brother and a sister dealing with cancer. Please be in prayer for the Zigler family.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 17

PSALM 50
PSALM 73-74

Operation Christmas Child

We will be having a Saturday morning workshop of OCC Saturday from 9 to noon. It certainly made me happy to have two men who have never helped before volunteer. Some people will sew, but others will sort, braid, fill bags, paint, etc. There will be a task that is suitable to everyone.

We are still collecting men’s dress shirts and adult t-shirts. You can bring them when you come Saturday. We are also still collecting solar powered calculators and AAA batteries for flashlights if you would like to make some easy purchases. Please bring a friend and a finger food to share.

Today’s Video – Yesterday morning’s worship service from FBC, Kentwood

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Today’s Prayer Focus – Businesses that need workers!

Anna Lee

“A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

~Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for Michael Anthony’s sister, Jaell Miller, who has now been placed on a vent at North Oaks.

Yesterday, I forgot to include the Chronological Bible readings.

May 15th Readings
PSALM 131
PSALM 133
PSALM 138-141
PSALM 143

May 16th Readings
PSALM 144-145
PSALM 88-89

Packing “Shoeboxes” is only the beginning!

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/channel/operation-christmas-child/

Anna Lee

….and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skill

~Exodus 31:3~

FBC, Kentwood will celebrate 2021 graduates tomorrow. Their families will be honored with a breakfast. During morning worship (10:30), they will be recognized. Pray for these young people as they move on to the next step of their lives.

OCC Video – “Bridge City”

Prayer Focus for Today – Shoebox Packers

Pray for safety as they travel, finding the needs for their shoeboxes, good prices so more items can be purchased, funds for shopping and shipping, volunteers for projects, shipping, sorting, etc., and all the boys and girls who will receive a box this year. May each family be touched with the love of Jesus.

Anna Lee

“Love forgets mistakes;

nagging about them parts the best of friends.”

~Proverbs 17:9 (TLB)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 14

PSALM 103
PSALM 108-110
PSALM 122
PSALM 124

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OCC Video

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/light-in-the-darkness/

Today’s Prayer Focus – Those who need to know the Lord

Maybe, YOU are the person who needs to pray for them or speak to them about God.

Anna Lee

Read the Bible Chronologically – May 13

PSALM 68-70
PSALM 86
PSALM 101

https://oneyearbibleonline.com/weekly-chronological-readings/?version=51&startmmdd=0101

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

~Psalm 143:10~

Please continue to pray for Michael Anthony’s sister, Jaell Miller, who is in North Oaks with Covid-pneumonia.

James Allen McGehee

March 01, 1934 – May 11, 2021

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. Psalms 118:14
James Allen McGehee, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Summerfield Senior Living in Hammond, LA. He was born March 1, 1934 in Moline, IL and was 87 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Annie Elizabeth Kyzer McGehee; his children, Rex Hammond and wife Nina; James Alexander and wife Liz, Jane Elizabeth Jensen and husband Paul, Frances Eileen Beech and husband Russell; grandchildren Hannah Anderson and husband Luke, Becca, Courtney, Thomas, Samuel, Nathan Allen, Raymond, Nyssa and Calvin; great-grandchildren, Israel, Rohna, Ariya and Ronin. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Internment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please pray for Israel today as they continue to be under attack.

Also, please pray for America, who also seems to be under attack from different directions.

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LOVE IN A SHOEBOX

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/love-in-a-shoebox/

Today’s Prayer Focus: Today, let’s pray for those packing shoeboxes so that children around the world may have an opportunity to learn about Jesus.

Anna Lee

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

~Job 33:4~

Alan Chadwick‘s surgery went well yesterday, Please continue to pray for Alan and Kim.

Bruce Wayne Collier

December 05, 1958 – May 08, 2021

Bruce W. Collier, a resident of Greensburg, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. He was born December 5, 1958 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 62 years of age. He was a truck driver for Herring Gas for the past 7 years and he loved driving his truck. He retired from the Forensic Facilities of Jackson, LA with 31 years of service. He served the Lord at Milldale Baptist Church in Zachary, LA. God gave him a beautiful voice and he loved singing. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife, Gwen Dawson Collier of 14 years, his father and mother, Huey and Ocia Collier; only sister, Sally Curry and husband Kyle; one son, Daniel Paul and wife Toni; one daughter, Amy Tracey and husband Jason; only granddaughter, Keira 6 months old. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde Foster, Ray and Sallie Foster Milton, J. B. Collier, Calvin and Maudie Collier Allen; brother David Paul Collier; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, May 14, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Kevin Dixon and Bro. Dennis Terry. Special music by Bro. Danny Greig. Interment will be at Day’s Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Milldale Baptist Church, http://www.milldale.org, 11950 Milldale Road Zachary, LA 70791. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Prayer Meeting at FBC, Kentwood at 6:00 tonight. You have a choice between being there in person and watching online.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 12

PSALM 61-62
PSALM 64-67

TAKING THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/taking-the-gospel-to-the-ends-of-the-earth/

It’s not about toys; It’s about Jesus!

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Today’s Prayer Focus – Let’s pray for people in our communities to not only know Jesus, but also to have a desire to share Jesus as He would have them to do.

Anna Lee

“God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 (NLT)~

Please pray for Kim and Alan Chadwick as he has surgery today.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 11

PSALM 39-41
PSALM 53
PSALM 55
PSALM 58

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GERGANA’S STORY: PROOF OF GOD’S LOVE

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/gerganas-story-proof-of-gods-love/

“A shoebox is like a seed….”

Are your hands “willing” to help prepare to pack shoeboxes? We’ll be working in the fellowship hall on Saturday, May 22nd to do some work preparing for packing and would love to have your “willing hands” working with us. Bring a friend and a finger-food to share.

Planting seeds for Jesus!

Anna Lee