“My friend, I ask, ‘Who do you think you are to question God?

Does the clay have the right to ask the potter why he shaped it the way he did?’”

~Romans 9:20 (CEV)~

Today, I have a special request for prayer for a young lady who recently had surgery. Please pray for her and for her family.

Shirrill Charaway for Greensburg had pacemaker surgery yesterday. Please pray for his pain level and for complete healing with no complications.

Dorothy Alice Hughes

July 05, 1925 – April 20, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Alice Hughes, 95, a resident of Kentwood, died at the Belle Masion Nursing Home in Hammond, LA on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana.  The Reverend Justin Craft will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery with Hartman-Jones Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Hughes was born July 5, 1925 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Edna Furr Rester. 

She was a homemaker and a member of the Line Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.  She was also a member of the Ladies Art Guild. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 70 years, Redo “Jack” Henry Hughes and one brother and his wife, Clyde and Mary Rester.

Mrs. Hughes is survived by three sons, Jack D Hughes and wife, Mary C. of Kentwood, Louisiana; Paul M. Hughes and wife, Mary W. of Grand Junction, Colorado and Mark C. Hughes and wife, Dera H. of Kentwood, Louisiana;  six grandchildren,  J.D. Hughes and wife, Bridgette, Daniel Hughes and wife, Laura, Brandy Hughes, Mandy Hughes and husband, Marc Boren, Jeremy Hughes and wife, Jamie, and Elizabeth Cash and husband, Shane; nine great-grandchildren, Matthew, Madalynne, Parker, Annabel, Avery, Hannah-Kay, Hayden, Christopher and Cordelia.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Hughes, Parker Hughes, J.D. Hughes, Jeremy Hughes and Shane Cash.

Miss Dorothy was a very special lady. I will always remember her Biblical knowledge she share at our Bible studies on Fridays.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 22

Today’s reading has a lot of switching back and forth.

2 SAMUEL 5:1-3
1 CHRONICLES 11:1-3
1 CHRONICLES 12:23-40
2 SAMUEL 5:17-25
1 CHRONICLES 14:8-17
2 SAMUEL 5:6-10
1 CHRONICLES 11:4-9
1 CHRONICLES 3:4
2 SAMUEL 5:13
2 SAMUEL 5:4-5
2 SAMUEL 5:11-12
1 CHRONICLES 14:1-2
1 CHRONICLES 13:1-5
2 SAMUEL 6:1-11
1 CHRONICLES 13:6-14

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Operation Christmas Child – This is a reminder that you can leave men’s button front shirts or any adult t-shirts at the church today or tomorrow so they can be used Saturday. If you are coming to our workday Saturday, you can bring them with you. Hoping to see your Saturday!

Graditude – Today, let’s think of something useful for which we are thankful.

God provided a beautiful day yesterday. I hope you enjoyed it.

Anna Lee

I am the bread of life.
~John 6:35~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 21

2 SAMUEL 3:6-4:3
2 SAMUEL 4:5-4:12

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Are you appreciative of the world around you?

Enjoy some time outdoors to appreciate what God has created? It’s a beautiful season of the year. The weather couldn’t be any better and certainly is an improvement after all the rain lately. Spend some time outside thanking God for His wonderful creation.

Prayer focus today:

1. Graduates – no matter the level
   
2. Grieving families

items for shoebox – Keep a list in your wallet when you are shopping.

Erasers (large ones)

Balls

Small cars

Marbles

Flashlights and extra batteries

Calculators

Pens

Pencil sharpeners

Underwear – Boys 2-4, Girls 10-14, and Boys 10-14

Remember our “OCC Workday” for our “Willing Hands”

Saturday, April 24

9 – 12 Noon

Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

Bring a snack to share and a friend to work with.

Men, women, and youth can all participate.

Bring a sewing machine and an extension cord if you can sew.

Learn some new skills.

I appreciate you for reading The Prayer Link.

Anna Lee

Keith Womack is better today. His daughter thanks you for praying and asks that you continue to pray.

Mrs. Dorothy Hughes moved to her heavenly home this morning. Please pray for her family.

Don Schneeweiss’ sister, Nancy Mason, passed away this morning. Don thanks you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for the family members.

“The LORD does not look at the things people look at.

People look at the outward appearance,

but the LORD looks at the heart.”

~1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)~

My sister, Nancy Schneeweiss Moran is on her death bed, her two sons are with her. Family has been with her this evening, she may be seeing Jesus sooner rather than later. Comfort care only. His will be done!
Thanks Don (Schneeweiss)

Please pray for Keith Womack.

Urgent prayers for Dad please. His exp lap was successful yesterday, but as of this morning, he is unable to respond appropriately to commands and questions. Unable to swallow. He can nod to hearing his first name, but nothing else. CT scan came back normal, so we are not sure what the next step is. A picc is being placed for nutrients at this point. Please continue praying. This is not the outcome any of us expected. Leslie Shaw

Jeana Lee-Newton is having problems with breathing. She will have additional testing done today. Pray for answers and proper treatment.

Tilman Paul Pitre

October 31, 1952 – April 18, 2021

Tilman Paul Pitre, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home in Amite, LA. He was born October 31, 1952 in Cut Off, LA and was 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Brenda C. Pitre; daughters, Judy Richardson and Rachel Theriot; step-daughter, Tammy Brandon; step-son, Teddy Fontenot; 2 brothers, Joseph John Pitre and Timmy John Pitre; 4 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 14 step great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Pitre; mother, Doris D. Pitre; sisters, Judy Ann Pitre and Jane P. Bynum; brothers, David, Jimmy and Jeffery Pitre; daughter, Samantha Hanson; granddaughter, Sydney Hanson; great-granddaughter, Audrey Hanson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 20

2 SAMUEL 2:1-3:5
1 CHRONICLES 3:1-4
2 SAMUEL 23:8-17
1 CHRONICLES 11:10-19
2 SAMUEL 23:18-39
1 CHRONICLES 11:20-47

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Don’t forget about the Operation Christmas Child Workshop Saturday morning at FBC, Kentwood from 9-12. Bring a snack, a friend, and “Willing Hands”. We will have a number of tables set up as work stations. If you sew, please bring your machine. If you come from another church, you can help us or bring your own project to work on. We will continue to transform men’s shirts into girls’ dresses as one of our projects. There will be lots of non-sewing projects too.

Saturday, the Spring Fling event will benefit the feeding ministry for local children. The time is 4-7 P.M.

Today’s Prayer of Thankfulness – Thank God for all the local churches in our area. We are blessed!

Anna Lee

 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16~

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – April 19

1 SAMUEL 30:1-31
1 CHRONICLES 12:20-22
1 SAMUEL 31:1-13
1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14
1 CHRONICLES 9:40-44
2 SAMUEL 4:4
2 SAMUEL 1:1-27

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“Mission Possible”

The children of FBC, Kentwood presented a musical last night. It was great. If you missed it you can view it at https://www.facebook.com/229224127206028/videos/751055275782485

Today, take some time to thank God for the many blessings He has provided for you and your family.

Anna Lee

 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,  rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

~Colossians 2:6-7~

From Bill Frazier:

Please add Mr Frank Foster, from Line Creek area to your prayer list, he is Debra Lee & Anna Byrd father, he is in ICU and not doing well.

Thanks for the support for David’s family as we buried his sister and her son-in-law yesterday. God gave us plenty of sunshine just when we needed it. We also enjoyed great family fellowship as we ate and visited together after the service.

I’m looking forward to having a gathering of “Helping Hands” Saturday to work on various projects for our “Shoeboxes”. There will be something for everyone, male and female, youth and older folks. We will meet in the fellowship hall from 9-12 on the 24th. Bring a finger food to share.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 18

1 SAMUEL 26:1-27:7
1 CHRONICLES 12:1-7
1 SAMUEL 27:8-29:11
1 CHRONICLES 12:19
PSALM 56

Today is God’s day! Worship Him in person, online, or on television. He’ll he looking for us!

TODAY’S Prayer Focus – the United States of America.

Anna Lee

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.”

~Proverbs 3:27 (NLT)~

Dorothy Clark Alford

December 27, 1927 – April 15, 2021

Dorothy Clark Alford, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Camelot Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. She was born December 27, 1927 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 93 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Smith and husband Donnie; grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Jeff Alford, Scott Alford and Ashley Alford Foster; great-grandchildren, Dusty Alford, Taylor Alford, Bucky Alford and Maison Foster; best friend, Kirk Hood. Preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Gayle Clark; stepmother, Etta Clark; husband, Leamon Alford; sons, Leamon “Buddy” Alford, Jr. and Marshall Alford. Graveside Services will be held at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA at 10:00AM Monday, April 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 – April 17

1 SAMUEL 23:13-29
PSALM 54
1 SAMUEL 24:1-25:44

Ladies’ Tea TODAY!

FBC, Greensburg

10 A.M.

Take a friend, not food!

Don’t miss out.

Today’s Prayer Focus – Pray for church services tomorrow all around the world!

Anna Lee

For if we have been united with him in a death like his,

we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.

~Romans 6:5~

Update on Kevin Widas –

He is doing better. Lots of good progress. They have taken him off of the ventilation. Removed the tubes from his throat and today he stood up for a second. God is Good!

Pray for the Womack family as they lay Charles Roy Womack to rest this stormy day.

Graveside services for Bonnie Sue Alford Newman will be at 11 A.M. tomorrow at the Arcola – Roseland Cemetery.

Pray for families who have flooding at their homes or on the roadways where they need to travel.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 16

1 SAMUEL 22:1-2
PSALM 57
PSALM 142
1 CHRONICLES 12:8-18
1 SAMUEL 22:3-23
PSALM 52
1 SAMUEL 23:1-12

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Today’s Prayer Focus – People in areas prone to flooding.

Stay safe!

Anna Lee

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;

~John 11:25~

The weather is beginning to get bad again, so this will probably be short.

David’s sister, Bonnie Sue Alford Newman, will have a graveside service at 11 A.M. Saturday at the Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 14

April 14th Readings
1 SAMUEL 17:32-19:17
PSALM 59
1 SAMUEL 19:18-24

April 15th Readings
1 SAMUEL 20:1-21:15
PSALM 34

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Prayer focus today – Safety for all in the storm fast approaching

Anna Lee