God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

~Acts 2:32-33~

Please continue to pray for Fran and Willie Hebert of Toledo Bend as they continue to recover from an accident.

Kevin Widas is stable now. Pray for him as he goes through the long recovery process.

Yesterday, while driving in Roseland, we saw someone we haven’t seen in many years. He is recovering from a recent, three weeks ago, case of Covid. It’s not over yet!

Message from Firma Kay Schneeweiss:

Please put Don Schneeweiss’ sister, Nancy Moran in New Jersey, on the prayer list. She has been in dialysis for many years and now has a collapsed lung. Her doctor says her lab values are declining. Prayers are appreciated. Thank you.
Firma Kay Schneeweiss

Charles Roy Womack

July 01, 1940 – April 12, 2021

Charles Roy Womack, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. He was born July 1, 1940 in Kentwood, LA and was 80 years of age. He was the owner and operator of Womack’s Barber Shop in Kentwood for over 60 years where he was known for his many tall tales and pranks. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He is survived by his 3 children, Michelle Womack, Rhonda Womack Lee and husband Todd, and Scott Womack and wife Kristi; 6 grandchildren, Kirstie Lee Antoon and husband John, Colton Todd Lee, Austin Dakota Lee and fiancé Tiffany Rudesill, Mallory Womack and fiancé Josh Maggio, Derrek Womack and Slade Womack; 4 great-grandchildren, Adasyn Rachelle Antoon, Bristol Lee Antoon, Bentlee Grace Antoon and Beckham Richie Antoon; sister, Viola Phillips; longtime companion and caretaker, Sarah “Sissy” Broome. Preceded in death by his parents, Tollie Womack and Pearl Daniels. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Friday, April 16, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Rev. William Claxton. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Funeral Services will be livestreamed through the First Baptist Church of Kentwood Facebook Page at the link below:  Charles Roy Womack Funeral Service.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 13

1 SAMUEL 15:1-17:31

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Ladies’ Tea

Saturday, April 17th at 10 A.M.

FBC, Greensburg

Bring a friend

All ladies,, young and older, are welcome to attend.

Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” Ministry

Yesterday, David and I found some items hanging on my door, in the church office, and in the collection bin in the fellowship hall.

*Highlighters and pens from Rebecca class

*Glue sticks

*Coloring books

*Scissors

Thank-you to all who donated so “shoeboxes” can be packed.

I also received a message from Wanda Smith about a donation from one of the men’s classes. Wanda orders online for some classes and has the items sent directly to the church. We are looking forward to receiving glue sticks and AAA batteries for flashlights soon.

Thanks to all who contribute!

“Willing Hands” will be working on “shoebox” items on Saturday, April 24th beginning at 9 A.M. All those with “willing hands’, male and female, adult, youth, and older children are invited to participate.

Today’s thankfulness: God’s protection on our area during the storm that came through just before noon yesterday.

Pray Focus for Today: Today, let’s pray for children around the world who will be receiving “shoeboxes” that were packed and sent out from our churches in 2020.

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

~1 Peter 1:3~

Kevin Widas‘ second surgery was successful. He is stable now with a long recovery period ahead.

Eleanor Morris called with an update on Buddy Morris. He did not get the medical report they hoped for. Pray for Buddy and Eleanor as they go today to learn about a treatment plan.

Charles Roy Womack passed away after a long illness. Pray for his family. There is a new voice in heaven’s choir today.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 12

1 CHRONICLES 9:35-39
1 SAMUEL 13:1-5
1 SAMUEL 13:19-23
1 SAMUEL 13:6-18

1 SAMUEL 14:1-52

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Reminder : Tea for all ladies at FBC, Greensburg Saturday at 10:00 A.M. You are encouraged to bring a friend.

Coming Next Week: “Willing Hands” workshop for OCC projects; FBC, Kentwood at 9 A.M.

Anna Lee

“What profit is there if you gain the whole world—

and lose eternal life?

What can be compared with the value of eternal life?”

~Matthew 16:26 (TLB)~

Kevin Widas did okay with the first surgery yesterday, but was unable to have the second surgery. Pray for Kevin and his family in Utah and the medical staff caring for him.

Charles Warren completed his 125th day since he developed Covid-19. He is making good progress with all the therapy now. Please continue to pray for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

David’s sister‘s graveside services will be scheduled later and depend on the weather. Please say special prayer for Bonnie’s children and grandchildren.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 12

1 CHRONICLES 9:35-39
1 SAMUEL 13:1-5
1 SAMUEL 13:19-23
1 SAMUEL 13:6-18

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Ladies, be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday’s tea at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.

The following Saturday, we will put our “Willing Hands” to work for missions at FBC, Kentwood at 9 A.M. We will work on Operation Christmas Child “shoebox” items – dresses made from men’s dress shirts, pencil bags, and other projects. Additional dress shirts will be needed and can be left in the church office any day this week between 8:00 and 5:00. Thanks for your shirts. There will be something that men, women, and older children and youth can help with. Come join us.

Anna Lee

He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.

It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

~Matthew 13: 31-32~

Please pray for Kevin Widas. He is a son of Rick Widas of Roseland. A truck fell on Kevin yesterday in Utah. He is hospitalized with life threatening injuries. Kevin is in his mid-40’s. The family will be very grateful for your prayers.

Read the Bible in 20201 – April 11

1 SAMUEL 9:1-12:25

Today’s Prayer Focus – Giving God His time.

Today, let’s pray for families, especially young families. Today’s world offers many opportunities for them to do things that keep them out of God’s House. Let’s pray they will realize their need and the imp

Today is the Lord’s Day. Let’s give Him His share of our time today.

Anna Lee

“For we fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen.

What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 (GNT)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 10

1 SAMUEL 4:12-8:22

Please continue to pray for Buddy and Eleanor Morris. Buddy will be beginning a new round of treatment.

We had a rainy night. Be safe today.

Anna Lee

David’s nephew and his wife buried her daddy Wednesday. Last night, Matt’s mom, Bonnie Alford Newman, passed away. Please be in prayer for the family.

“The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.

What can mere people do to me?”

~Psalm 118:6 (NLT)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 9

1 SAMUEL 1:9-4:11

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Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s begin to pray for children (and adults) who work or play around water. It seems that as the weather warms up, more people lose their lives in our Louisiana waters. Of course, one good preventive measure is learning to swim. If you have the opportunity to teach someone, adult or child, to swim, please do so.

Dennis Walker stopped by for a visit this week. He said Kacey had shoulder surgery and was in the recovery stage. Pray all goes well for her.

The FBC, Kentwood nursery worker had rotator cuff surgery this week. That went well. Please pray for MelonIE as she heals.

Thank-you for praying today.

Anna Lee

BUT WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES CONTINUALLY TO PRAYER,

AND TO THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD.

~Acts 6:4~

Madison D. “Matt” Easley

July 20, 1949 – April 02, 2021

Madison D. “Matt” Easley, a longtime resident of New Orleans, passe

April 17 – “WMU Tea” at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.; Bring a friend! Come and be blessed.d away on April 2, 2021 at Tulane Medical Center at the age of 71 with his brothers at his side. In retirement Matt awoke every day with “the beautiful noise of the Marigny beckoning him to the streets.” He spent many hours walking the streets visiting with all sharing conversations. His love for the city made him quite knowledgeable of the history and architecture. Matt was born July 20, 1949 in Kentwood, LA. He is survived by his brothers, Richard Easley and wife, Lyn, John Easley and wife, Anne-Marie; step-brother Greg Flores and wife Sarah, step-sisters Theresa Flores, Rebecca Davis and Dock, Karlette Bridges and Vernon, Rhenette Beck and Barry. Nieces and nephews Richard C. Easley, Jennifer Davis and Brad, Joffrey Easley and Moira, Kim Bodden and Shawn, Claire Cox, Emily Flores, Hudson Flores, Eric Davis, Megan Edwards and Brian, Annelise Kent and Devin, and Aubrie Medlin. Preceded in death by his father Morris E. Easley, Jr. and mother Sadie Williams Carter; step-mother Susie Easley, step-father Prentiss Carter, Jr. and a step-brother Kevin Carter. Matt was a retired State Probation and Parole Officer and operated the Creole Cottage Bed and Breakfast in New Orleans. He served in the United States Army. Matt was a longtime member of Day’s United Methodist Church. Active member of the Krewe of Amon-Ra. He treasured family and the friendships that he made throughout his life. His classmates from the Greensburg High Class of 1967 were important to him as well as his friends from the City. He was an avid L.S.U. football fan. Twice a year he traveled to New York to enjoy the museums and Broadway productions. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Services conducted by Fr. Bill Terry. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge, LA. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ THE BIBLE CHRONOLOGICALLY IN 2021 – APRIL 8

RUTH 4:13-22

1 CHRONICLES 2:9-55

1 CHRONICLES 4:1-23

1 SAMUEL 1:1-8

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TWO INVITATIONS FOR THE COMING WEEKS:

April 17 – “WMU Tea” at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.; Bring a friend! Come and be blessed.

April 24 – “Willing Hands for Missions”at FBC, Kentwood at 9 A.M.; Bring a finger food to share. We are learning about and doing mission projects. If your church is working of something, feel free to bring your project in progress to share the idea and to get some help.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY – FRIENDS

Thank God for friends.  Pray for your friends and their needs.

Thank God for the rain.  Thank God for the sunshine too.  Enjoy a beautiful sunny spring day.

Anna Lee

And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,

because you were slain,

and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

~Revelation 5:9~

Mr. “Cete” Dillon got a good report on his new heart valve yesterday in New Orleans. Thank God for how He takes care of Mr. “Cete” and other senior adults in our community.

Robin Alford, daughter of Walton and Peggy, is recovering from her recent repeat surgery. Pray for her as she begins to put pressure on her foot and begins physical therapy.

My cousin, Fran and her husband, Willie Hebert, were involved in an accident. They live at Toleto Bend. Although both of them were injured, they are now both improving. Thank God for His protection for Fran and Willie.

David’s sister, Bonnie A. Newman, is not doing well. She is in Biloxi, MS. Please be in prayer for her family.

Muriel Broussard Woodward

January 12, 1936 – April 02, 2021

Muriel Broussard Woodward, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born January 12, 1936 in Gretna, LA and was 85 years of age. She is survived by son, Marshall Woodard; daughters, Agnes Warren, Linda Knight, Theresa Erzinger and Sherry Noland; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; sister, DeeDee Lea; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Lawerence and Theresa Broussard; husband, Joe Woodward; grandchildren, Joe “Bobo” Knight and Bobby Garantine, Jr.; great-grand-daughter, Ashley Moreau. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Bobby Eugene Stephens

October 03, 1943 – April 04, 2021

Bobby Eugene Stephens of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away at the age of 77 on Sunday, April 4, 2021, following a courageous battle with a debilitating disease. He was born on October 3, 1943 in Darbin, Mississippi to Ben and Iva Stephens. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Carrol Stephens, and sister, Geraldine Ratliff.

Bobby was a dedicated instructor at Sullivan Vocational-Technical School where he worked tirelessly as sponsor for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). His home office wall is covered with plaques recognizing him for his service to the students and organization. Bobby helped produce generations of successful leaders.

Bobby was a true sports fan. Some of his favorite activities were basketball, dirt track car racing, fishing, and bowling. He spent years as a Little League coach, going so far as to pick up kids who otherwise couldn’t make it to practices or games. Later in life, Bobby found a passion for golf and spent many hours on the greens with his golfing buddies. Of course, when he was at home, there was always a sporting event on TV.

But most of all, Bobby was a devoted family man whose true love was his beautiful wife, Barbara. Their relationship could only be described as a storybook romance, and their true, deep, unconditional love has inspired everyone who knows them.  Bobby and Barbara were married for 57 wonderful years and had two daughters, who have continued their legacy of love.

Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Lambert Stephens, children Theresa (Frank) Glenn and Susan (Matt) Newman, grandchildren Kody Glenn, Nick (Lindsey) Glenn, and Miranda Newman, great-grandchildren Myles Glenn, Reagan Glenn, Mayson Bencheck, Adilea Riley, and Gavin Glenn. He is also survived by his former granddaughter-in-law Kristin (Bent) Bickham and sisters-in-law Patricia Lambert and Linda Lambert and as well as numerous nieces and nephews who looked up to him.

Despite his passing, Bobby will not be forgotten. His dry wit, kind, generous, and loving nature, along with his true heart of gold will continue to be remembered in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Ponemah Cemetery.

(Susan is married to David’s nephew, Matt, whose mother, Bonnie, is very ill. That’s a double burden for Matt and Susan this week.)

Saturday, April 24 is the work day for Operation Christmas Child “shoebox” missions at FBC, Kentwood. It will be 9 A.M. – Noon. That same day there will be a benefit for the backpack ministry that provides food for Kentwood’s children each weekend. It will be at the Kentwood Co-op from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.

The Annie Armstrong East Offering will be collected all this month at FBC, Kentwood. You can support North American missions there or at any Southern Baptist church. One hundred percent of your gift through this offering goes to support this work.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – April 7

RUTH 1:1-4:12

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Thank God for His provisions for our needs and many of our wants each day. He loves us all! He is our Father!

Anna Lee

27 Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment, 

28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28~

Toby Miller has completed ten of twelve cancer treatments. Pray for him as he completes the treatments. Pray the treatments will be effective.

Abner Brown,Jr.

February 24, 1929 – April 04, 2021

Abner Brown, Jr., a resident of Wilmer, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. He was born February 24, 1929 in Wilmer, LA and was 92 years of age. He is survived by wife of 72 years, Elouise Creel Brown; son, Ronnie Brown and fiancé, Jeana Russell. Preceded in death by parents, Abner Brown, Sr. and Ester Goldman Brown; brothers, Doyle Brown and Roger Brown; sisters, Pet Little and Shirley Winborn. Visitation at Wilmer Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Jason Skipper and Bro. Richard Magee. Interment Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 5

JUDGES 16:1-18:31

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Prayer Focus for Today – What beautiful weather we have been having! The flowers have really put on a show lately. Thank God the the loveliness he has surrounded us with lately. Spend some time outside today. Thank God for the opportunity.

Anna Lee