David Bryant thanks you for praying for him. He has improved and been moved from ICU. Currently, the doctors are working to allow him to go home later today.
Mrs. Doris Booty Young moved to her new address, Heaven. Please be in prayer for her family members who have been left here without her.
“But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.”
~James 3:17 (GNT)~
PRAISE REPORT ON BILL MORRIS TO EVERYONE
We are home, praise the Lord, as of late yesterday! We give God all the glory, for truly He has done great things!
Please continue praying for Bill that he will regain his strength during the coming weeks. He has a long way to go, but we are grateful for each step toward full recovery. In time he will be up for visitors, but right now he needs to conserve his energy as he is still extremely weak. He thanks each of you for praying for him, for the texts, cards, calls – every expression of love! You are spoiling him! Home Health will be a tremendous help to both of us as he recovers. For those who may not have heard, his final diagnosis was a rare type of pneumonia: Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia. (It was not Covid, as first suspected.)
Blessings to all of you; may the Lord Jesus bless you as you celebrate His coming to earth for our redemption! He is so good, and we have seen clear evidence, yet again, of His miraculous ways.
Velta and Bill
Update on John Henson of Roseland – John is now in ICU at North Oaks due to a recent stroke. Please be in prayer for him and his family.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 13
Obadiah 1:1-21
Revelation 4:1-11
Psalm 132:1-18
Proverbs 29:24-25
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Don’t forget, I will be sharing the Chronological Bible Reading Plan in 2021
This is a sample:
January 1st
GENESIS 1:1-3:24
January 2nd
GENESIS 4:1-5:32
1 CHRONICLES 1:1-4
GENESIS 6:1-22
January 3rd
GENESIS 7:1-10:5
1 CHRONICLES 1:5-7
GENESIS 10:6-20
1 CHRONICLES 1:8-16
GENESIS 10:21-30
1 CHRONICLES 1:17-23
GENESIS 10:31-32
January 4th
GENESIS 11:1-26
1 CHRONICLES 1:24-27
GENESIS 11:27-31
GENESIS 12:1-14:24
January 5th
GENESIS 15:1-17:27
January 6th
GENESIS 18:1-21:7
January 7th
GENESIS 21:8-23:20
GENESIS 11:32
GENESIS 24:1-67
I will provide copies at FBC, Kentwood, post daily on The Prayer Link, and share a link that will get you to all the Scriptures for the year.
Today’s Prayer Focus is on reading the Bible every day. If you have not been doing that, now is the best time to start.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – 100% goes to international missionaries and their ministry.
If you are not attending church now due to Covid, or for any other reason, please tune in to local church services. FBC, Kentwood will be on Facebook at 10:30 this morning, 6:00 this evening, and 6:00 Wednesday evening. Many of the other churches are also online. You have a number of choices. The key is to worship!
Jesus is the reason for the Christmas season. Don’t forget to give him priority.
Anna Lee
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish;
no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
~John 10:28 (NIV)~
Please pray for David Bryant of Amite who is in ICU with several issues.
Charlie Dykes’ heart procedure was postponed due to the number of Covid cases in the hospital at this time. Please continue to pray for him.
Pray for Marcia Weiburg’s parents who both have Covid-19.
Multiple Covid cases in families is common, but hard on family members who are caring for them, especially when one is hospitalized and one at home. Also, once there is a covid death in the family and still multiple cases, it seems to be extra hard.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue to be hit hard. Often, patients don’t show any symptoms, but test positive. That is true for someone we know.
Thankfully, vaccines should be available soon. I’m looking forward to the day when the Covid numbers are much lower.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born June 26, 1954 in Birmingham, AL and was 66 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pat Lee Harvey; 2 sons, Daniel Lee Harvey and Marvin Charles Harvey and wife, Megan; grandchildren, Tately Hardman, Danielle Harvey and Dalton Harvey; 1 sister, Janet Gibson and husband, Richard. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Patsy Harvey; 2 brothers, Rex Harvey and John Harvey. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Bob Simpson. Interment First Baptist Church of Arcola Cemetery, Arcola, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 11
Amos 7:1-9:15
Revelation 3:7-22
Psalm 131:1-3
Proverbs 29:23
Coming Soon – Chronological Bible Reading for 2021
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® is an annual offering collected by believers around the world to support international missions. The offering was officially named in 1918 by Woman’s Missionary Union in honor of the missionary to China who urged churches to start it and give sacrificially.
This offering is unique from other mission offerings in that 100% of gifts provide for missionaries all over the world. It is a valuable part of Southern Baptists’ 175-year history of reaching the nations with the gospel and vital to reaching the vision of a multitude from every language, people, tribe and nation knowing and worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 7:9).
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® is a registered trademark of Woman’s Missionary Union.
Jesus is the reason for this season and the Easter season!
Anna Lee
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“GOD IS FAIR; HE WILL NOT FORGET THE WORK YOU DID AND THE LOVE YOU SHOWED FOR HIM BY HELPING HIS PEOPLE. AND HE WILL REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE STILL HELPING THEM.”
~Hebrews 6:10 (NCV)~
MARY ELIZABETH COX LILLIE is better and out of ICU. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
JOHN HENSON has probably had a stroke. He is in North Oaks.
I have read that the area hospitals are having an increase in Covid-19 patients and had needed to increase the number of ICU beds. We have a big prayer need for the HOSPITALS, THE STAFF, AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA.
I hope you have been praying for the LOTTIE MOON OFFERING for international missions work. The IMB, International Mission Board, has been celebrating 175 years of telling people all around the world about Jesus. Lottie Moon was an early single lady missionary when that was uncommon. The offering is named in her honor because of her dedication as a missionary and her encouragement of others to “give” to support those who “go”.
BAPTIST PRESS
LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE
READ THE BIBLE IN 2020 – DECEMBER 11
Amos 4:1-6:14
Revelation 2:18-3:6
Psalm 130:1-8
Proverbs 29:21-22
I’M THANKFUL FOR YOU READING AND PRAYING EACH DAY.
Anna Lee
“God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people.
And he will remember that you are still helping them.”
~Hebrews 6:10 (NCV)~
Lynette Kilcrease Duncan (Her Facebook post)
Some of y’all know I had emergency surgery in August to fix a detached retina. Good news is that surgery worked, and my retina is all better. Bad new is, I’ve had double-vision ever since. I had a second surgery today to, hopefully, correct that. I’m home and doing well. It will likely be a few weeks before I know how much the surgery helped. I’d appreciate prayers for a speedy recovery and for fully restored vision. 
Please continue to pray for the Young family and the Morris family.
Diane Gayle Sitman was the only child of the late Joseph and Iris Tillery Sitman. She was born on December 8, 1946 and died suddenly on her seventy-fourth birthday. Diane was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She had a B.A. in psychology. Her work career included a teaching position at Hammond State School and a federal disability determiner that was cut short because of serious medical issues. She loved her dogs and was a world traveler. Diane is survived by her three cousins, Mac (Claudia)Addison, Kay (Jackie) Morgan and Dickie (Deborah) Sitman and their children. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Broyles and Dr. J.W. Varnado. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Carolyn Faye Major, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home. She was born June 24, 1937 and was 83 years of age. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an accomplished artist and a lover of art and music. She was a member of the Amite Art Club and Hammond Art Guild. She is survived by her 3 children, Michael Pierce Davis, Sr., Bradley Paul Davis, Sr. and wife, Pippie and Paula Davis Smith and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Dana Marie Moore and husband, Derek, Jefferson Allen Davis and wife, Mary Lou, Michael Davis, Jr. and wife, Rachael, Cara Lyn Reno and husband, Dustin, Alexander Paul Davis, Bradley Paul Davis, Jr., Zachary D. Davis and wife, Blair, Summer Davis, Randall Paul McNabb, Emma Caroline McNabb and R. J. Smith; great-grandchildren, Colby Davis, Aubree Davis, Emmet Reno, River Reno, Julia Davis, Bailey Moore, Blake Moore, Allie Moore, Oliver Davis, Jackson Davis, Hannah Davis and two on the way. 2 sisters, Mary Campbell and husband, Jerry and Aline McCartney and husband, Ernest. Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Edgar Pierce and Leona Ladah Kent Pierce; husband, Louis Major. The family would like to thank North Oaks Hospice and and all of her care givers for their care during her final days. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her son’s home in Livingston, LA. She was born October 26, 1962 in Independence, LA and was 58 years of age. She is survived by her son, Anthony Keith Womack and Kendra Sharp; sister, Evelyn Kay Mayeaux; brothers, Richard Paul “Peanut” Womack and wife, Pat, Duncan Womack III, Kenny Ray Womack and wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Clydene Womack; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter, Tince Marie Womack; father and mother, Duncan Womack, Jr. and Grace Womack; brothers, Robert Glenn Womack and Tommy Joe Womack; brother-in-laws, Rodney Mayeaux; nephew, Tommy Smith; grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 10
Amos 1:1-3:15
Revelation 2:1-17
Psalm 129:1-8
Proverbs 29:19-20
Baptist Press
Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
A group of American students recently gave money to have the book of 2 Timothy translated into a language that does not have the whole Bible for the people to read. The students gave their money through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering specifically for that purpose. What a wonderful way to share their funds! Now, people who did not have 2 Timothy available can read about young Timothy. I’ve had the whole Bible in English all my life. Now this people group is getting a Bible, book by book.
What an opportunity for anyone, but especially for young people! God must have big plans for their lives!
I’m so thankful for you! Let me know how I can better use TPL.
Anna Lee
“When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown!
When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up—
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God.”
~Isaiah 43:2-3 (TLB)~
Today, let’s let our prayer focus be on those with physical needs.
Doris Young – at home
Mary Elizabeth Lillie – still in ICU
Don and Donna Bassett – both home from surgeries this week
Robert Battles – stroke
David Carter – pneumonia associated with Covid
Ann McNabb Huff – heart cath today
Charlie Dykes – heart valve replacement tomorrow
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 9
Joel 1:1-3:21
Revelation 1:1-20
Psalm 128:1-6
Proverbs 29:18
Baptist Press
Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
It didn’t post, but if you go to the Lottie Moon website, you can look at the top of the page and select “GO”.
Pray for decision-makers in this uncharted Covid-19 time.
I don’t always agree with the decisions made, but I realize I don’t have all the information they have to make the decisions. I know I don’t want the pressure and responsibility for the decisions made either.
I think we need to pray for those whose responsibility it is to make the decisions – that they have adequate information to make the decisions, rely on experience and wisdom, use their prayer life to guide them.
Be thankful for another day to live, love, pray, and worship God.
Anna Lee
4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,
5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Please continue to pray for Angie Nielson’s family. Her dad is hospitalized again with Covid. Her sister is taking care of their mom and brother. Angie is recovering from the virus at home. Pray for other family members to stay well.
Charles Dykes will be having heart valve replacement surgery Thursday. Pray for all to go well during surgery and the recovery process. Pray for his family too.
Pray for Mary Elizabeth Lillie (about 74), formerly of Roseland. She is hospitalized and fighting for her life. Her younger sister, Patti, passed away about four months ago..
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her son’s home in Livingston, LA. She was born October 26, 1962 in Independence, LA and was 58 years of age. She is survived by her son, Anthony Keith Womack and Kendra Sharp; sister, Evelyn Kay Mayeaux; brothers, Richard Paul “Peanut” Womack and wife, Pat, Duncan Womack III, Kenny Ray Womack and wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Clydene Womack; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter, Tince Marie Womack; father and mother, Duncan Womack, Jr. and Grace Womack; brothers, Robert Glenn Womack and Tommy Joe Womack; brother-in-laws, Rodney Mayeaux; nephew, Tommy Smith; grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today’s Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus again on people who work in the medical field and who are exposed to Covid and other easily transmitted diseases. Thank God for their desire to help people in medical need even if they get exposed to diseases they wish to not take back to their families.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Southern Baptists want to take the news of Jesus to every nation and every people group. You can help with your support. 100% of your gift goes directly to missionaries and their evangelist efforts. Other needs are met through other funding.
Operation Christmas Child 2021
David had an appointment in Hammond yesterday. We don’t leave home often, so we took some time to shop and make purchases of items needed to make packets of school supplies which will be used in Dallas next year to add to boxes that do not have school supplies. We were blessed by a lady in line just ahead of us who was making purchases for classmates of her son for Christmas. She noticed our purchases just as we noticed hers!
“Pencil packs” contain many items other than pencils. We did pencil packs for out shoeboxes last year. My heart was again touched a few days ago when I read about a pencil being cut into eight pieces and each little part sharpened so everyone could have a “pencil”. May your heart be touched by needs of children. May you find a way to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children.
If you are interested in helping to shop for or pack “pencil packs” and/or shoeboxes for 2021, please let me know so I can tell you some of the items we need other than pencils. The “shoeboxes” and “pencil packs” we packed for 2020 are probably on their way to a country where they are needed to bless the lives of little children and to introduce them to Jesus.
I love to tell about “shoeboxes”. If you want me to help you, your church, or any organization with learning about how to help in 2021, I will be thrilled to do so. Starting early is one key to helping lots of children.
Read the Bible in 2020 – November 8
Hosea 10:1-14:9
Jude 1:1-25
Psalm 127:1-5
Proverbs 29:15-17
Jesus is the reason for the season.
Anna Lee
“WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD.”
~HEBREWS 11:6 (NIV)~
Bro. Richard and Ashley Sandburg, formerly of New Zion Baptist Church, proudly announce the arrival of their third child. EMMALYN ROSE was born yesterday. Pray for the family.
MRS. MARGARET CARTER, the person who is responsible for all OCC work in our region has had a bad case of Covid since the end of our drop-off week. Please pray for her recovery and for her husband, David, to be covid-free.
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray for the VOLUNTEERS IN ALL THE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD PROCESSING CENTERS. They have an important job in getting the boxes ready and on the way to their country of destination. If you paid your shipping fees online, you can follow your box. All the boxes I tracked in the past went to Central American countries.
READ THE BIBLE IN 2020 – DECEMBER 7
Hosea 6:1-9:17
3 John 1:1-14
Psalm 126:1-6
Proverbs 29:12-14
LOTTIE MOON OFFERING FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
In case you missed any of the 2020 videos about this offering, you can go to this link and view them.
BAPTIST PRESS
There are some wonderful Christmas programs scheduled for our area churches in the next few weeks. Be sure you don’t miss a special opportunity to celebrate Christmas.
Anna Lee
I told Velta that Kentwood would be praying. Many other people were/are too.
The latest update on Bill Morris, written by Dr. Art Morris, is that Bill was having more difficulty breathing and was moved to ICU. The doctor there studied the records carefully and found that Bill has had three Covid tests, none of which gave a positive result. They are working on a new diagnosis and plan of action.
More good news – Velta is there holding his hand! We had “talked” about that desire this morning.
Keep praying!
Velta Morris requests all of you prayer warriors to say special prayers for Bill Morris. He has COVID and is very sick. Thank-you for praying for this special friend.
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