The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him;

~Daniel 9:9~

This is our daughter-in-law’s aunt.

Susan Elizabeth LeBourgeois

OCTOBER 19, 1954 – MARCH 24, 2021

Born October 19, 1954 in Baton Rouge LA. She passed away Wednesday, March 24th from a massive heart attack at OLOL in Baton Rouge. She was the “Duct Tape” of the family. Fixer of all things mechanical and emotional. Always thinking of everyone except herself. She was a resident of St. Amant, native of Gonzales. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Benjie LeBourgeois. Her children, Memi (Sam) Zimm, Kristie Sheets, Scott (Amanda) Sheets, Melissa (Bryan) Acy. Mother, Roberta Ott Rushing Poche, Sisters, Pam (Bob) Richardson, Donna (Russell) Robinson, Amy (Leland) Tullier. Brother, Brett (Carla) Rushing. In laws, Janis LeBourgeois, Katherine Clouatre, Dean (Barbara) LeBourgeois, Stacey (Nancy) LeBourgeois. 9 Grandchildren and 12 Greatgrandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, bonus sister, brothers and friends. Proceeded in death by her grandparents, William (Shorty) and Rosa Ott, Ray and Norma Bea Rushing, Father Norris Rushing, Stepfather Emile Poche, Inlaws Nobles and Earline (Chutie) LeBourgeois and brother in law Roger Clouatre. A memorial service will be held at Ourso Funeral home on Friday, March 26th 4:30-7:00 pm. She will be greatly miss by all. Special thanks to the OLOL Cardiac Unit for their never ending dedication to their field. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN “SUE SUE” We love you!! Donations to help with medical and funeral expenses can be made through GoFundMe, PayPal or Venmo

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JOSHUA 12:7-15:19

Operation Christmas Child

In addition to collecting men’s shirts to turn into dresses, we will be collecting t-shirts for men, women, Boys, and Girls. These will be recycled into a number it items. You can leave your donations in the entry of FBC fellowship hall. It is helpful if the shirts are clean, folded, and grouped.

“Helping Hands” for Missions are so very important.

Easter Schedule at FBC. There will be two services. Easter morning. The 8 A.M. service will be the playing of an Easter drama done by FBC in a previous year. The 10:30 service will be a traditional Easter service.

Make today count!

Anna Lee

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you,

your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 

But if you do not forgive others their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins.

~Matthew 6:14-15~

Peggy Alford has been released from all treatment following her recent stroke. She worked hard to get to this point. Thank the good Lord!

Ross James Biandolillo

August 23, 1943 – March 23, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 23, 1943 in Louisville, KY and was 77 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Angela Guzzardo Biandolillo;3 children, Michael Ross Biandolillo and wife Becki, Michelle Biandolillo Sparks and husband Danny and Lisa Biandolillo Allemand and husband Junior; grandchildren, Blair Reid, Sydni Biandolillo, Alexis Biandolillo, Graysen Richardson, Masen Richardson, Jaxsen Richardson, Kaitlyn Sparks, Kolton Sparks, Khodi Sparks, Marrah Ransbottom and husband Jeff, Brady Joiner and Brandon Allemand; great-grandchildren, Kasen Ransbottom, Ryleigh Ransbottom, Presley Ransbottom and Brynleigh May Joiner; 1 sister, Paulette Gleason; 1 brother, Frank “Sonny” Portfilio, Jr. and wife Cathy; 2 brothers-in-law, Donald Armstrong and George Guzzardo, M.D. and wife Shirley; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, James and Pauline Biandolillo; sister, Elizabeth Armstrong; 2 brothers-in-laws Richard Gleason and Michael Guzzardo, M.D. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:30AM until 10:30AM on Friday, March 26, 2021. Private Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Howard Adkins. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – March 25

JOSHUA 10:1-12:6

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Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these?

If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”

~Romans 8:31 (NLT)~

Rev. Kevin Smith and his wife, Jana, served at Pine Ridge Methodist Church for several years. Since then, they have served in Winnfield. Bro. Kevin announced he will be transferring to Ruston next. Pray for them as they make the transition to their new assignment.

Operation Christmas ChildDuring our Shirts-> Dresses workshops one hundred pencil bags were packed for the older girls. They have much more than pencils though. Helping to fill the bags were Susan Frazier, Ora Lee Wilson, Linda Graves of East Fork, Luther Terrell, David Alford, and Anna Lee Alford. We already have 150 bags packed for boys. As soon as we collect more supplies for the pencil bags, we will pack the next 150 for boys. Thanks for all the hard work! During the workshop numerous shirts were cut in preparation for making dresses. Some were finished, but many are still in the process. Thanks for Mrs. Thelma Pierce for teaching us and for doing much of the sewing at home on her own. Thanks, too, to all of you who provided shirts for us to transform.

Supplies needed for next packing – glue sticks, highlighters, pens

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – March 24

JOSHUA 7:1
1 CHRONICLES 2:7
JOSHUA 7:2-9:27

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Pray for all the medical needs around us.

Pray also for those who have funeral services for loved one during this wet week.

Pray for those whose jobs do not let them work during this rainy time.

Pray for our soon-to-be graduates from kindergarten through college.

Make the most of the rainy weather days we have this week.

Anna Lee

“I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love.

Death can’t, and life can’t.

The angels won’t, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God’s love away.

Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are—high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean—nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us.”

~Romans 8:38-39 (TLB)~

Please pray for this family.

Jaime Huff

October 29, 1978 – March 21, 2021

Jaime Huff, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Kentwood, LA. She was born October 29, 1978 in Hammond, LA and was 42 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Allison Heuvel and husband Zachary; son, Shane Church; mother, Ann McNabb Huff; 4 sisters, Katie Huff, Deborah Holliday and husband Jerry, Ruth Ann Thompson and husband Randy, Vicki Rutter; 3 brothers, Keith Jarrell and wife Amber, Bobby Huff and Terry Huff; numerous nieces and nephews including J.J., Kadon, Briar, Bayou Anderson, Tristian, Dakota, Connor and Kinsley Jarrell; aunt and uncle, Barry and Helen McNabb; aunt, Christine Jordan. Preceded in death by her father, Robert Lynn Huff; 2 sisters, Nan Adams and Julee Jarrell; brother, Robert Jarrell. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM,Friday, March 26, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Donnie Easley. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Yesterday was a good day for those who attended the “Shirt -> Dress” workshop at FBC. We had let of ladies and two men who gave of themselves to make items for our “shoeboxes” and made some new friends in the process. Thanks so much for your willing and “Helping Hands”!

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – march 23

JOSHUA 3:1-6:27

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Enjoy God’s blessings today!

Anna Lee

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD

all the days of my life,

to gaze on the beauty of the LORD

and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

Mrs. Bessie Hayden needs our continued prayers for the injury on her arm to heal. It didn’t keep her from attending church.

Wendy Fowler told me her mother, Peggy Alford, was at church yesterday morning. She continues to make good progress toward a complete recovery. Thank God for helping Peggy make such a fantastic improvement.

Please pray for Mrs. Ann Huff and her family in the loss of another child. Janie, 42, died over the weekend in an automobile accident.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – March 22

DEUTERONOMY 33:1-34:12
JOSHUA 1:1-2:24

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Operation Christmas Child

1. A contribution of 100 Hot Wheel Vehicles was made by Ora Lee Wilson. What fun some little boys will have with these beautiful little toys. Thanks, Ora Lee.
2. This morning will be our second session of making girls dresses from men’s dress shirts. Join us in the fellowship hall and share in the joy of creating the dresses which will be used for our OCC missions project.

Yesterday, the youth of FBC, Kentwood took charge of the morning service. They did a great job of singing and sharing. If you missed seeing and hearing them, check out the service on Facebook.

May you realize God’s many blessings in your life today.

Anna Lee

“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these?

If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”

~Romans 8:31 (NLT)~

Darrell Wall thanks all of you who prayed for him as he was tested for the lung transplant. He asks that you continue to pray for him as he continues the process.

Please add Mrs. Thelma Pierce to your prayer list. She has some very serious vision issues the doctor cannot correct. “Miss” Thelma is the lady who showed us how to convert men’s shirts into dresses and will do so with another group tomorrow. She has a heart for using her talents for missions. Pray she will be able to see well enough to continue to serve God.

With all the helping hands yesterday, we were able to make good progress on converting men’s shirts into dresses. I’ll give you a number after the “sewing meeting” tomorrow. If you would like to come early, “Miss” Thelma and I will be ready at 9:00 tomorrow. Bring an armload of shirts to add to the process. I have to tell you we had two men who helped before, during, and after the meeting yesterday – Luther Terrell and David Alford. We could not have done this without them! We appreciated the ladies from other churches who came to learn for their future projects. They were a wonderful addition yesterday and have new skills for future sewing projects.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – March 21

PSALM 90

Today is God’s Day! Attend church in person or watch online.

Anna Lee

“We know that in all things

God works for good with those who love him,

those whom he has called according to his purpose.”

~Romans 8:28 (GNT)~

Darrell Wall, who has stage four COPD, completed the testing at Ochsner yesterday and passed. He will qualify for a new lung. The next step is additional testing and checking with his insurance to see how much of the cost will be covered. Darrell asks for continued prayers. Darrell is 64.

Richard Kent “Radar” Currier

June 19, 1928 – March 16, 2021

Richard Kent Currier, known affectionately as Radar, passed away March 16, 2021. He was born June 19,1928, to Santo “Sarge” and Rosa Magliolo Currier and was a lifelong resident of Amite. He was a 1946 graduate of Amite High School where he played basketball and football and was a Charter Member of the Amite High Key Club. He served his community as a businessman, school board member, Kiwanis President, and court bailiff. He was a member of the St. Helena Catholic Church and Springview Country Club. Radar is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice Ridgedell Currier, sons Ricky Currier and wife Trudy, Amite, and Jeff Currier, Las Vegas, and his grandson Jacob V. Currier, Amite, and his fiancée Kathryn Theriot. Radar is proceeded in death by his parents and brothers Charlie Sam, Emile, Salvador, and Joseph. Special thanks to Sierra, Tasha, Angela, and Audrey for their devoted care to Radar. A Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Mark Beard at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, La on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 11:00am. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30am. Burial will be at Amite Memorial Gardens. Mass intentions are appreciated. Memorial Donations can be made to Full of Grace, PO Box 1647 Amite, LA 70422. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2019 – March 20

DEUTERONOMY 29:2-31:29

“Helping Hands for Missions” will meet at 9:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood with a focus on learning how to transform men’s shirts into dresses for girls for our shoeboxes. There will also be an opportunity to learn about other things that can be done for shoeboxes. Registration was not required, so just show up with some men’s dress shirts.

Enjoy this day the Lord has provided.

Anna Lee

“I love you with an everlasting love.”

~Jeremiah 31:3 (GW)~

Two of our special friends have very special birthdays today and Sunday. “Miss” Ruby Dillon will be 91 today. Mr. “Cete” Dillon will be 95 Saturday. Join me in celebrating the long lives God has richly blessed them with.

I’m so excited. Tomorrow is the first day Mrs. Thelma Pierce will teach lots of ladies how to transform a man’s dress shirt into a dress for a little girl. We will use our dresses to add to the shoeboxes we send to girls ten to fourteen years old. We will use discarded shirts and make them into dresses that will be gladly used by girls in a far away land. How exciting is that!

We will begin at 9:00 Saturday and again on Monday at 10:00. You do not have to register, just come. Bring some shirts, finger foods, shears, and other sewing equipment you may have. If sewing is not your greatest joy, you can cut, press, and/or learn about other projects you can be a part of. It is a “Hands-On” day! If you have time before then and are comfortable doing it, you can remove the shirt pockets. Bring them along with the dress. If not, some of the rest of us will do it for you.

It’s all about being a part of a mission project and working as a team. It will be lots of fun. I’ll share an update for those of you who are unable to participate.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – March 19.

DEUTERONOMY 26:1-29:1

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Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America

100% OF ALL GIFTS GO TO THE MISSION FIELD.

2021 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering & Week of Prayer for North American Missions

Have a wonderful day by encouraging others.

Anna Lee

I have no greater joy

than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

Joe Canale had to go into the hospital from the nursing home. Thankfully, he quickly improved and went back to the nursing home and will not be quarantined. Thank God for Joe’s fast improvement.

Darrell Wall will have tests today to determine whether or not he is a candidate for a lung transplant. Pray for Darrell’s testing today.

Mrs. Bessie Hayden injured her hand on her ramp and had to have stitches. Pray for quick healing.

Charles Warren left North Oaks ICU after over a hundred days of Covid-19 treatment and will be in rehab for a while. Please continue to pray for him and his family. Thank God for Charles’ improvement.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – March 18

DEUTERONOMY 21:10-25:19

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Volunteers – Yesterday, I asked for two volunteers to sharpen pencils. Mrs. Bessie Hayden was to have done this, but her health prevented that. My two volunteers, James Rimes and David Alford, have already sharpened hundreds of pencils. Pencils will be sent overseas to needy children in our “shoeboxes”. Thank-you, James and David. They certainly were our “Willing Hands”!

Today’s Prayer Request: “Shirts to Dresses” events Saturday and Monday at FBC, Kentwood. Thank God for all those who plan to attend. Pray for many dresses for the “shoeboxes” and new items to create this year.

Thank God for bringing us safely through the storm last night. Pray for those who were not so blessed.

Anna Lee

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

~Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)~

Sometimes God will lead you in a foggy place but,

when it’s foggy,

that’s when His sheep know His voice.

Tasha Cobbs

From Darrell Wall

Requesting Prayers from family and friends. Some know i have Stage 4 COPD. Thursday the 18th I go to Ochsner Hosp for a visit with a Surgeon and there performing 4 test to see if I qualify to become a candidate for Lung Surgery. I know I’m in GODS good hands. I’m just asking everyone to keep me in your PRAYERS . I will let everyone know the results of the test as soon as i can. Thanks

I know of several people in ICU that could us our prayers. Let’s not forget to pray for them.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 17

DEUTERONOMY 16:18-21:9

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Needed: A couple of people to sharpen pencils for “Shoeboxes” in the next few days. Give me a call at 614-0013.

Today’s Prayer Focus – Willing Hands

Pray for all the hands that will be busy Saturday and Monday as we sew and do other projects that will become part of our future mission projects. Thank-you.

Thank-you for praying today.

Anna Lee