Please contact Larry Miller if you can help a fire victim, Michael, with 36″ pants and XL shirts and coats. You can ask Larry about other items that might be needed.
(The fire must have rekindled last night because the fire trucks made return trips about 10 last night. I don’t have any additional information.)
Prayer Focus for Today
Just as Larry stepped up yesterday to help Michael, pray God will give you opportunities to identify and meet needs of those around us. During the coming cold days, there may be special needs in families around you. Pray for God’s guidance in helping others.
Charles Timothy Bean October 27 1963 January 06 2021
Mr. Charles Timothy Bean, 57, a resident of Liberty, died January 6, 2021 at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born October 27, 1963 in Magnolia, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Billy Bean, Sr. and Gwendolyn Lawson Bean. He was a member of Gillsburg Baptist Church and an avid Ole Miss fan. He was especially fond of the ASC’s. He loved gospel music, and he and his mother attended many gospel concerts. Tim loved the Gillsburg Community and all its’ people. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Bean is survived by two brothers, Barry Bean and wife Roxanne of Madison, MS and Billy Bean, Jr. of Gillsburg; two sisters, Jane Harden and husband Eddie of Montgomery, Texas and Robin and husband Kyle of Mandeville, Louisiana; three nephews, Brent Bean and wife Lauren, Brandon Kent and wife Annie, Brennan Kent and wife Whitney; five nieces, Brooke Havard and husband Brad, Shannon Carmody and husband Chase, Brittan Colvin, Megan Colvin, and Blair Kent; great-nephews, Brayden Havard, Braxden Havard, and Bryson Havard; great-nieces, Collins Carmody, Kimberly Blake Bean, Brooklyn Bean, and Addie Grace Kent. Pallbearers will be his nephews and great-nephews Brent Bean, Brandon Kent, Brennan Kent, Brad Havard, Brayden Havard, Chase Carmody, Eryn West, Bryson Havard, and Braxden Havard. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Victor Walsh and Austin Bean will officiate. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
We’ve had a fire in the neighborhood. The house was a total loss. Larry Miller has requested men’s clothing for Michael. He wears 36 men’s clothes and size XL shirts and coats. That’s all the information, I have for now. Please get your donations to Larry as soon as possible. Thank-you for reaching out to help. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Miller.
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed,
you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
~James 1:3-4 (NLT)~
Please pray forGerald Hyde, Andy Taylor, and others with pneumonia.
I know of several people who are fighting a battle for their lives in area hospitals. You probably do too. Remember, as you pray for them ,to pray for their families and for the medical staff working with them. I cannot imagine, but I do understand, not being with my loved ones during the fight for their lives. I can easily understand how important those phone calls from the nurses to the families are. Please say special prayers for the many families and medical personal in this situation.
Pray for the Bean Family from Gillisburg in the loss of Tim Bean. He was a joy and a blessing to the family all his life. To know him was to love him!
Read the Bible in 2021 -January 7
GENESIS 21:8-23:20 GENESIS 11:32 GENESIS 24:1-67
Today’s Prayer Focus – Our Country
Pray for the people of our country, the leaders, the police, and all the common folks. We know our great country is not perfect, but also know it was not well represented by the actions we saw in Washington yesterday. Let’s pray for our country to turn back to the value-system upon which our country was founded, based on faith and love of God.
“‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’
He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.”
~John 6:5-6 (NIV)~
Mr. “Cete” Dillon is scheduled for moving from the hospital to a rehab facility in Kentwood today. Pray all goes well for and during the transfer. “Miss” Ruby is doing well at home.
John Henson and Kim King Henson are learning how to manage with him at home following his stroke. He will be in rehab soon. There will be a benefit jambalaya lunch for John on Thursday, January 14th. Sim Bankston is the cook. The meal will be $8.00 and consists of jambalaya, cole slaw, baked beans, bread, and dessert. Meals can be picked up at Roseland Baptist Church between 11:00 and 12:30. Contact Sim Bankston on Facebook for tickets and any questions you might have.
Read the Bible in 2021 – January 6
GENESIS 18:1-21:7
I love rereading the Bible stories I learned in my youth. I hope you are enjoying this plan too.
If you did not start on January 1, it is not too late to begin. You can catch up in a couple of days. Look back on my posts or get a hard copy from FBC, Kentwood.
Begin to pray about your part in collection of materials to be used in packing the shoeboxes this year. Enjoy the photos for the 2020 packing year Sunday.
We are already working on shoeboxes. Some items we will need are coloring books, $1.00 calculators, erasers, scissors, pencil sharpeners, and pens. Thank-you for helping us pack 400 shoeboxes and lots of extra pencil bags of school supplies.
Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
I don’t know how much has been given this year, but I do know it is never too late to give. You can give through the regular offering opportunities or at the office any time they are open.
David and I got the first covid vaccination yesterday and will get the second one in three weeks. We look forward to being less homebound soon.
IF YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST, AN UPDATE, A CORRECTION, A CHURCH EVENT, ETC. THAT YOU WOULD LIKE SHARED ON TPL, please send me a message by clicking on “Contact” at the top right of this page or by calling me.
Mr. “Cete” Dillon got a good report yesterday. He will released in a couple of days to come to a facility in Kentwood where he can get the care he needs now.
John F. Needham
August 17, 1937 – January 03, 2021
John F. Needham, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born August 17, 1937 in Kentwood, LA and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife Judy Foster Needham; 4 children, Frances Thornton(Kentwood,LA), Mark Needham(Kentwood, LA), Wayne and Teresa Needham(Kingwood, TX) and Wanda Newman(Kernersville, NC); grandchildren, Joseph Thornton and wife Christy, Lucas Thornton and wife Allison, Clayton Thornton and wife Jessica, Joshua Thorton and wife Danyelle, J.B. Needham and wife Crystal, Tabitha Whittington, Trenton Needham, Seth Needham, Cassie Needham, Joe Newman, Jr. and wife, Angie and Tiffany Hutchins and husband Adam; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Needham Birch. Preceded in death by his parents, Jule Pierce and Mae Felps Needham; sisters, Mary Needham Roberts, Helen Needham Caston, Daisy Lee Needham and Lula Needham Will. Graveside Services will be held at Needham Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 10:00AM Thursday, January 7, 2021. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Violet Mahaffey Hunt
March 27, 1942 – January 02, 2021
Violet Mahaffey Hunt, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born March 27, 1942 in Franklinton, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her 3 children, Rose Hunt Marez and husband Daniel, Mark Hunt and wife Lorrie and Moses Hunt and fiancé Gwen; 11 grandchildren, Joseph, Deanna, Nina, Nathan, Austin, Samantha, Adam, Tommy, Christopher, Nick and Timothy; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Margie Mahaffey Day and Gladys Mahaffey Foster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Hunt; parents, James Daniel Mahaffey and Gracie Mahaffey; sister, Mary Belle Napier; 3 brothers, Joseph Mahaffey, Charles Mahaffey and Roy Mahaffey. Visitation at Roseland Praise and Worship Center from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January, 6, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Bobby Bennett. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mount Hermon, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The shingles vaccine is now available for those who are 70 and above. If you qualify, the vaccinations can be given at some of the local pharmacies and clinics. You must get an appointment in order to get the vaccination.
A number of friends and/or their relatives have are now sick with the virus. If you have been exposed, carefully follow the regulations for quarantine.
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
~Colossians 2:7 (NLT)~
Russell Edward Thompson, Jr.
September 24, 1946 – January 02, 2021
Russell Edward Thompson, Jr., a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 24, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 74 years of age. Russell will be remembered by many as one of the greatest football players in this area. He was also an avid fisherman and owned and operated Thompson Sporting Goods in Amite. He is survived by daughter, Beckie Hendry and husband, Clint; son, Russell Edward Thompson, III “Russ” and wife, Skyla; grandchildren, Hallie and Seth Hendry and Russell Edward Thompson, IV “Ret” and Wyatt Thompson; best buddy, Barbara Yerby; brothers and sisters, Linda Cuti and husband, Dominick, Chuck Thompson and wife, Sherrie, Doris Schwartz, Margaret Strahan and husband, Alan, Mark Thompson and wife, Laura; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Russell, Sr. and Dot Thompson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until 11:30AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 with a eulogy at 11:00AM. A private mass will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, following visitation. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(Russell’s jersey number was 33! I got to watch him play every week. His two younger brothers also wore 33. Isn’t it amazing what your brain can remember?)
CATHERINE “JOYCE” CHAMBERS
Catherine “Joyce” Chambers, age 99, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born on Saturday, November 5, 1921, in Amite, Louisiana, to Thomas Warren Cooper and Annie Elizabeth Glascock Cooper. Joyce lived and loved her beloved Loranger Wolves. She was a teacher, mentor, guidance counselor and coach for many years at Loranger High School and started the first Beta Club there for all academic students. Joyce was very active and volunteered for many years at North Oaks Medical Center. She enjoyed life and loved golfing, tennis, bowling, the Loranger Wolves, girls’ basketball, crossword puzzles, or any word puzzles, but she especially loved spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her son, Ronald Glynn Chambers and his wife Rita Carlton Chambers, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, also many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Warren Cooper and Annie Elizabeth Glascock Cooper, her husband, Leslie Thomas Chambers, her children, Barbara Chambers Clouate, Linda Chambers Wyckoff and Russell “Rusty” Chambers.
A Visitation for Joyce will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 8:30 am until 10:30 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. A Funeral Mass Celebrating Joyce’s Life will follow visitation at 11:00 am at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery of the Sacred Heart in Loranger.
Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service at the funeral home and at the church we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Annie Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund in Hammond or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, http://www.cff.org in Joyce’s memory.
Betty Simpson asks us to add Dot White to our prayer lists. She’s having colon surgery Tuesday.
“Miss” Ruby Dillon got to come home yesterday. Hopefully, it won’t be long before Mr. “Cete” Dillon comes home too. Please continue to pray for both of them.
Charles Warren had a pacemaker put in yesterday. He did well with the surgery. His wife got to visit with him and encourage him.
Angie “Anne” Simmons Hurst
July 18, 1930 – December 31, 2020
Angie “Anne” Simmons Hurst died December 31st, 2020 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, LA. Anne was a 90-year-old life-time resident of Kentwood, Louisiana. She was a professional Art and Music teacher and was a Water Safety and Swimming instructor. In her senior years, she earned gold medals in the State Swimmers Senior Olympics and held SFS (Stay Fit for Service) Water Aerobics for local participates. Anne traveled with her devoted husband, John “Shady” Hurst, during his military career and as volunteer missionaries with the Southern Baptist Home and Foreign Mission Boards. She was co-builder, with her husband, of Inspiration Park, an interdenominational Christian facility, and the designer and artist of sculptures, paintings, and artifacts in the park. Anne wrote three books, “You Are So Beautiful”, a children’s story and art book dedicated to the children of Guyana; “The Taste of Him”, a family journal of personal experiences of their walk with the Lord; and “Sap from the Olive Root”, their travel experiences of tracing Christian roots through Jewish history from Israel to America, three copies located in the Kentwood Library. Her later work was spent as a Disaster Relief Chaplain upon official endorsement by the Baptist Mission Board and commissioned by Kentwood First Baptist Church. Gladly serving many times during disasters created by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and the earthquake in Haiti, she was presented with the Cal Jones Distinguished Lifetime Service Award. Preceding her in death are her beloved husband of 54 years, Chaplain John “Shady” Hurst; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Isaac Simmons; four sisters, Lillian Rachel, Voncile Mack, Ollie Stoker, and Willie V. Hughes; one brother, W. I. Simmons; her devoted loving son, Johnny, and a precious granddaughter, Rebekah Carter. Mrs. Hurst is survived by her wonderful daughters and husbands, Nedra and Richard Carter, Bonnie and Marc Impastato; five grandchildren, John Richard Carter and wife, Keith Ann, Marie Carter Cochran, Ryan, Joshua, and Tanner Hurst, and Katie Impastato; and four great grandchildren, Rebekah and Mary Alex Carter and Will and Caroline Cochran; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services and interment will be held at Inspiration Park Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. where she will be buried next to her husband. The family, especially Bonnie, wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital for their care and compassion during mama’s illness. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Pat Hendry
December 23, 1947 – December 31, 2020
A resident of Chesbrough, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He was born December 23, 1947 in Magnolia, MS and was 73 years of age. Mr. Pat was a Veteran, a dairy farmer and milk hauler. He loved many and was loved by many. He is survived by children, Earl Ray Clark, Jr., Travis Leslie Hendry and wife, Hannah, and Julie Hendry Hutchinson and husband, Robert; special grandkids, Logan Moneyhun and Jasie Sims; grandkids, Timmy Holloway, Tommy Holloway, London Clark, Joshua Clark, Augustus “Gus” Clark, Emily Hendry, Kort Hendry, Everett Hendry, Elizabeth Hutchinson, and Brice Hutchinson; great-grandkids, Samuel Clark, Beaudi Dickerson, Karter Grace Abernathy, and Fletcher Laine Slaven exected soon; brother, Larry Hendry and wife, Rhonda; sister, Peggy Schiro and husband, Gary. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton and Hughla Hendry; wife of 31 years, Margaret Welch Hendry; daughter, Barbara Estelle Hendry; special grandson, “Boc” Sims; grandkids, Mary Margaret Hendry, Leslie Marie Hendry, and Lige Leslie Hendry; sister, Barbara June Hendry; sister-in-law, Marie Hendry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Graveside Services will be held at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA at 2:00PM on Monday, January 4, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s pray for those who are seventy and above and who will have the opportunity to receive a covid vaccination next week. May each person pray about their choice and make the right decision for themselves. Also, pray for those who will be administering the vaccinations. Then, pray the vaccination and booster will be beneficial to all who choose to have them. Pray this pandemic is losing strength allowing people to be in better health again. Pray seniors will make good choices about getting “out and about” again.
FBC, Kentwood will be having Sunday School at 9:00 this morning, followed by worship services at 10:30 and 6:00 P.M. Online worship services will be available on Facebook.
“Glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.”
~Ephesians 3:20 (TLB)~
Deborah Bales is at home. She is blessed and thankful her health is improving. Please continue to pray for her.
Charles Warren is making small steps in the “getting better” direction. Please continue to pray for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.
Mr. “Cete” Dillon has been moved to a room next door to “Miss” Ruby‘s room at North Oaks. They hope to see each other now. They both continue to improve.
Pat Hendry of Chesbrough passed away Friday night at Tulane, the only hospital that had room for him. (Pat’s mother and David’s mother were sisters.)
Prayer Focus – Today, let’s pray for people struggling to make wise decisions about schooling, healthcare, churches, jobs, finances, etc. Pray they turn to God for guidance.
Lottie Moon Offering for international missions
You can always give and know that one hundred percent of your gift goes directly to the mission field.
“Shoeboxes”
Plans are underway for OCC 2021 at FBC, Kentwood. This is a year-long project. The focus is on needy children around the world. Not only do we try to supply some needs, toothbrushes, soap, etc., but we also focus on introducing the children to Jesus. Join us in helping.
I would love to encourage those of you who have not participated before to join in this year. You can work with our church or any other church or organization, or simply pack the shoeboxes on your own. I am available to give guidance based on my experiences and training.
MR. “CETE” DILLON has improved. “MISS” RUBY DILLON is making even better improvement. Pray for continued improvement for both of them. Home now seems to be the destination once they are discharged.
I received word that MRS. ANNE HURST passed away yesterday. Due to timing, I have not confirmed her death. I do know she has been hospitalized for some time at Greensburg.
READ THE BIBLE IN 2021 – January 1, 2021
Today is the day to begin reading the Bible in one year for the first time for some. For others, it will be reading again since they have done so before. The time is never right to stop reading. Today’s reading is the first three chapters of the Bible.
Genesis 1:1 – Genesis 3:24
Don’t forget you get a printed list at FBC, Kentwood. They are available in the sanctuary and during office hours.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY – Today, let’s pray for each other as we read our Bibles this year. Many years ago, I asked my cousin to be my accountability partner for my daily Bible reading. She called each evening to ask if I had read my Bible that day. If I hadn’t she asked me to read aloud over the phone. It worked. Her calls were my motivation to keep reading when I had lots of homework or other things to my schedule. Accountability partners are good for each other. If you need one, pray today for God to help you select someone who will be faithful in reminding you to read your Bible.
HYMN OF THE DAY
I don’t know what 2021 holds for us as individual, families, churches, towns, or countries, but I know who holds our tomorrows. He will walk with us through all our good days and our bad days. I hope you know Him too.
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