Today’s Prayer Focus – Louisiana and Stage Two Ruling
The governor has given the people of our state three more weeks of stage two rules to follow again. Pray our people will follow these guidelines and help to move our state to stage three. We all need a healthier environment.
FBC, Kentwood Prayer Meeting Tonight
Services available online
6:00 P.M. on Facebook and YouTube
Services available in person in the sanctuary too!
Rain Today
Be prepared for some rain today and in the next few days. If you need to get out safely, try to time your traveling between the rain bands. Pray for those who must travel and work in the rain.
And a resident of Mount Hermon died Sunday evening February 7, 2021 at Good Samaritan Living Center with her children by her side. She was born on July 23 1939 and graduated from Franklinton High School in 1957. Barbara began a long career as a secretary and office manager, working for several automobile dealerships in the area including Miller Ford and Magee Motors. Barbara also worked at Patterson & Yearny Steel Company and her most recent service was to Habitat For Humanity in Franklinton. She enjoyed spending time with children, grandchildren and young great-grandchildren. Going out to eat at different places, shopping and attending the school activities of all of them was definitely her most favorite pastime. Barbara always loved to cook and have her family together for Sunday dinner. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Survived by:
2 Daughters and a Son in law: Kim Barber of Franklinton, Karen and Dr. Eric Payne of Mt. Hermon
Son and Daughter in law: Mark and Sherron Riley of Kentwood
Grandchildren and Spouses: Ashton and Cody Newman of Kentwood, Whitney and Jimmy Ray Jones of Wilmer, Trevor and Jessica Barber of Nashville, TN, Taylor Riley of Hammond, Richard and Lacey Inkinbrant of Kentwood
3 Sisters and a Brother in law: Myrna Goings of Franklinton, Sharon and Dewitt Perry of Enon, Delores Cornett of Greensburg
Brother and Sister in law: Bill and Evelyn Ratcliff of Franklinton
Sister in law: Carolyn Ratcliff of Picayune, MS
Also numerous nieces, nephews and other family members
She was preceded in death by the father of her children Donnie Riley, parents Fleet Ratcliff and Etta Gill Ratcliff, sisters Sheila Stafford, Mary Ratcliff, brother Talmadge Ratcliff, brothers in law Price Goings, Russell Cornett and a niece Janna Cornett.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Saturday February 13th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am Saturday with Rev. Joe Baugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan Living Center for their loving care and support through the years and to Community Care Hospice.
Pallbearers: Eric Payne, Tracy Barber, Trevor Barber, Richard Inkinbrant, Cody Newman, Jimmy Ray Jones
Prayer Focus for Today
We all know it is not any fun to be sick. Today, I request you join me in praying for those who as sick and who live alone. Enough said.
Today’s Prayer Focus – Families facing stress of various kinds (financial, emotional, spiritual, schooling, housing, sickness, deaths, etc.
Hymn of the Day – “God Will Take Care of You”
This is a reminder some of us need to hear today.
Be not dismayed whate’er betide God will take care of you Beneath His wings of love abide God will take care of youGod will take care of you Through every day, o’er all the way He will take care of you God will take care of youNo matter what may be the test God will take care of you Lean, weary one, upon His breast God will take care of youGod will take care of you Through every day, o’er all the way He will take care of you God will take care of youHe will take care of you God will take care of you.
Have a wonderful day, remembering God is there for us each and every day.
Mrs. Mildred Birch has been very sick and unable to eat for a few days. She got medical help and is better now. Keep her in your prayers.
I shared that my recently deceased cousin’s wife is sick and has Covid. I learned yesterday that her middle son, Micah, who lives with her, also has Covid. Please keep them in your prayers.
Please continue to pray for David’s sister, Bonnie. Hopefully, she is making improvement. Pray for her children as they help her in various ways.
Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – February 7
EXODUS 16:1-19:25
Today’s Prayer Focus
Leaders of our country, state, parish, and cities
Let’s pray for wisdom in decision-making and in deciding who to join with and follow in all the many decisions that they make.
FBC, Kentwood’s Online Services Today
10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Facebook and YouTube
May today’s gloomy weather not interfere with God’s love shining through you today!
Crafting is always a good addition to “shoeboxes”. I’ve been learning a few new things each year. They certainly make our shoeboxes extra special.
Prayer Focus Today – Shoebox shoppers, crafters, packers, etc.
Today, let’s pray for willing hands (and hearts) to give to their time and talents to create special pieces for “shoeboxes”. As you pray for those who create the shoeboxes, also pray for those who will receive the boxes. They impact families, not just a single child. The child in not the only one who can learn about Jesus through each “shoebox”!
Mrs. Dorothy White‘s surgery is considered a success. The medical staff is helping her with pain. She is expected to be in the hospital a few more days. Please, keep praying for her.
David and I enjoy working in the Operation Christmas Child room and around the table at home as we are in the early stages of preparing to pack the shoeboxes. Yesterday, we were working in the OCC room when we were blessed with two big boxes of items for our shoeboxes. Thank-you, Renewal Class, for the many wonderful items and your great choices in purchases. You blessed our hearts and will be a blessing to lots of little children.
Please continue to pray for all the folks who are more homebound thanfree to move around since Covid.
If you didn’t start on January 1, you can begin now. Get a hardcopy of the plan from FBC, Kentwood. I think with a few extra minutes each day, you’ll catch up shortly.
Prayer focus today: families who have problems with too much togetherness
It seems we have more cold weather ahead. Be prepared!
Many of you may remember the Edwards family who lived in the block just west of FBC, Kentwood. One of the twins, Lily and her husband of Hammond, lost a baby at birth last year. She is expecting again and again having some issues. Please pray for B.J. and Lily Ory and their unborn child.
You may remember I had a cousin who recently passed away because of Huntington’s Disease. Now, his widow, Brenda Tolleson, had covid. Pray for happier, healthier days for her.
David and I received our second covid vaccination Tuesday morning. Thankfully, we have had no issues. We are looking forward to being able to get out a little more. I hope others of you are at this point too. Hopefully, soon, our world. will be freer from this pandemic.
Kent Muse, Sr.
August 31, 1945 – February 03, 2021
A resident of Kentwood, LA, Kent passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, LA. He was born August 31, 1945 in Magnolia, MS and was 75 years of age. He was a retired directional driller for Halliburton Oil Field Services of Egypt. The former owner of many businesses, including Skinney’s Restaurant, Kent was also a cattleman and a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elloise Cheramie Muse; 2 sons, John Kent Muse, Jr. and wife, Marnie, and Brock Kennedy Muse and wife, Heather; daughters-in-law, Bridget Muse and Wendy Muse; grandchildren, Blythe Muse, Brice Muse, Blake Muse, Caleb Muse, Caitlyn Muse, Kent Muse III, and Brady Muse; 2 sisters, Parmys Weinberg and Abbie Hilburn. Preceded in death by son, Robert Cheramie Muse; infant daughter; parents, James Edward Muse Sr. and Vera Kennedy Muse; brother, James Edward Muse, Jr.; and sister, Helen Muse. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until Memorial Services at 11:00AM on Friday, February 5, 2021. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com
Prayer Focus for Today – College and high school seniors
Pray for all the seniors as they complete one phase in their lives and make plans for the coming years. Jennie’s two daughters are completing high school and college and planning for where they will be going to school next year. Pray for all students facing this important decision.
I will restore you so you can continue to serve me.”
~Jeremiah 15:19 (NLT)~
There are many people sick during this wintry time of the year. Some have simple colds and sinus issues. Others have Covid. Many fall somewhere in the middle. Please pray for the sick folks you are aware of.
Charles Warren update: Listed as critically stable; showing small signs of improvement. Specifically, pray for his lungs.
Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – February 3
EXODUS 7:14-9:35
Prayer meeting from FBC, Kentwood will be posted at 6 P.M. tonight. If you have any trouble watching on Facebook, try YouTube.
Eva Juanita Graves Battles went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2021 at the age of 86. She was the eldest daughter of Carl Felix Graves, Sr. and Lila Bell Smith of Amite and was born on May 22,1934 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was a life-long resident of Amite until moving to Hammond in 2014 to be closer to her daughter. Juanita married her high school sweetheart, Jimmie Clayton Battles, and they lived happily together for 56 years in Amite until his passing in 2008. Juanita was a retired manager with South Central Bell and AT&T Operator Services in Hammond, and later Baton Rouge. After retirement Juanita and Jimmie enjoyed cross country trips, family gatherings, gardening, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Juanita enjoyed volunteering at First Baptist Church of Amite and the Amite Council on Aging where she loved meeting friends daily for lunch. She is survived by daughters Caroline Sue Battles, Alexandria, La., Kathi Hesselgrave and husband Ron, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Robin Gray and husband Mark, Hammond, La. and four grandsons, John Mark Gray, Michael Gray, Daniel Moreland, and Clint Sharp. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, her parents, Carl and Lila Bell Graves, two brothers, Carl F. Graves, Jr., and Alfred Ray Graves and an infant sister, Trudy. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the entire staff of Summerfield Assisted Living in Hammond for their help in the last four years. A private service will be held with interment in Battles/Bennett Cemetery, Highway 1046, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today’s Prayer Focus – People living in nursing homes/extended care facilities & people who work in these facilities
We got our second Covid vaccination yesterday. Pray for those who are administering the vaccine as they now are giving the first dose to some people and the second to others. The workload surely increased.
“[God] will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.
He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.”
~Psalm 103:9-10, 13 (NLT)~
Bill Morris continues to improve. Velta Morris had another “clear” report on her cancer. Thank you for your continued prayers for these sweet friends.
Betty Simpson asked for prayers for her friend who is having surgery today.
Please pray for my friend, Dot White. Colon surgery scheduled for tomorrow…had a bout of Covid and is very weak…pray for strength and successful surgery. Thanks!
Koltyn Gafford is making some improvement and may get to go to a regular room today.
Charles Warren’s Monday was filled with lots of positive reports. Thank God for Charles’ improvement.
We are getting our covid vaccination number two today. Pray for everything to go smoothly with no headaches or body soreness. Thank-you!.
Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – February 2
Koltyn Gafford may be moved to a regular room at CHNO as doctors continue to treat him, monitor him, and do additional testing. Please continue to pray for Koltyn and his family.
Charles Warren had some good hours early in the days yesterday. Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Thank-you to the person who made purchase of school supplies for the shoeboxes. They are appreciated.
The Brown Bag Ministry spends about $4.00 each week per child. Your donation of $20.00 will supply five brown bags to local children. Donations can be given at the church office or through the regular offering.
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