I forgot to include this Kentwood obituary.

Myrtis Booty

September 19, 1929 – December 04, 2020

Myrtis Booty, a resident of Kentwood La. passed away on December 4, 2020 she was a devoted God fearing woman. An inspiration to all who knew her. She was known as “ momma, Sister Myrtis, mawmaw. Mimi, and even “old Mimi”. She loved her family and her friends. Even in her latest battles of life she was still singing and worshiping her maker. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Booty, her mother Lillie Mae Morgan Davis, her father Floyd Alvin Davis Sr, 4 sisters Maudie Shaffet, Mildred Jones, Gladys Davis, and Ruby Davis. 2 brothers Floyd Davis Jr, and Marvin Davis. 1 grandson Joseph Barker. She is survived by 1 brother James Davis, also 4 daughters, Sharon Rainey, Jeanette Barker, Darlene White ( Hank), Melinda Lillie ( Bo). 7 grandchildren Jimmy Davis, Tonya Johnson, Natasha White, Jonathan White, Trey Lillie, Tori Lillie, & Jeffrey Barker and their spouses. Great grandchildren, Lauren, Alyssa, Jaimee, Monica, Jimmy Ray, Tommy, Cassidy, Kaylee, Zaine, TJ, and Elijah. And several great great grandchildren. Momma finally heard the words she has longed to hear “WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.” Visitation from 12:00PM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, December 7, 2020 at New Jerusalem United Pentacostal Church. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

~Hosea 6:3~

Prayers Appreciated

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is back at home. Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete and “Miss” Ruby.

Mr. Bobby Simpson is continuing to improve. Please keep praying for him and for Betty.

Mrs. Doris Young and her family, Bonita and Wanda, will still appreciate your prayers.

Andy and Betty Taylor should also be on your prayer list.

Frank and Barbara Erwin will also appreciate your prayers at this time.

Three People in Three Different Hospitals

The faces have changed, but the need still for prayer still is there. I know of three today, but I am out-of-touch because of staying home most of the time. If you know of others, please let me know. Thanks!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Day 8 – “Together”

Reading the Bible at Christmas

Today, we read Luke 6.

It’s not too late to read with us. Reach two chapters a day until you catch up.

Read the Bible in 2020 – December 6

Hosea 4:1-5:15
2 John 1:1-13
Psalm 125:1-5
Proverbs 29:9-11

Prayer Focus

Pray for our churches to be full and the online listeners to abound during this holiday season. First Baptist Church will be online on Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 and 6:00 today.

Have a richly blessed day today. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.

Anna Lee

“God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.”

2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Week of Prayer – Day 7

COMMITTING TO REACHING THE UNREACHED

https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-week-prayer/#day-7

Christmas Bible Reading – Luke 5

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205&version=NIV

Read the Bible in 2020 – December 5

HOSEA 1:1-3:5
1 JOHN 5:1-21
PSALM 124:1-8
PROVERBS 29:5-8

175 Years of the International Mission Board

Support Operations Devastated by Civil War

1865

The devastating effects of the U.S. Civil War left missionaries to fend for themselves as the Foreign Mission Board’s administrative functions all but ceased. By the end of the war, the organization was in severe debt — only $1.78 remained in the bank — and Southern Baptists questioned whether their mission efforts could continue.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on people churches that are struggling, not because of a war, but because of a pandemic (Covid-19). We must remember that the virus has caused lots of meetings, outreach events, and mission activities in area churches to be put on hold for now. Let’s pray that even thought some things have been cancelled, the churches will find ways to alter the events so the work can still be accomplished.

Anna Lee

“I want you to have the good that comes from giving . . . My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.”

~Philippians 4:17, 19 (NCV)~

We have friends in three different hospitals for three different health concerns. Please pray for our friends and for your friends who are hospitalized.

Buddy Morris is home again. Please continue to pray for Buddy and Eleanor.

Bobby Simpson has had a virus. Pray for him as he recovers and for Betty as she tried to remain healthy.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Doris Young who is at home.

Read the Bible in 2020 – December 4

Ezekiel 10:1-11:25
Hebrews 6:1-20
Psalm 105:16-36
Proverbs 27:1-2

I told you I got behind in my readings when I was working diligently for Operation Christmas Child. I’m catching up and should finish with you at the end of December. I can’t expect you to finish if I don’t finish!

LOTTIE MOON OFFERING WEEK OF PRAYER – DAY 6

Christmas Bible Reading

Today is the 4th day of the month, so we will read Luke 4 today.

Prayer Focus for Today

Holidays can be the happiest and the gloomiest times of the year. Today, let’s pray for those around us who are gloomy and don’t expect to have a happy holiday season. You might be able to think of a way to make at least one of your friends feel better. Put some thought and some action into that thought.

Chronological Bible Reading for 2021

During 2021, I’m planning on a chronological reading of the Bible. I’ve never done that before. I hope you will make plans to be a part of this. You will be able to get a daily guide here or can pick up a hardcopy at the office of FBC, Kentwood when it gets closer to the end of this year.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Louisiana Baptist Message

https://baptistmessage.com/

I believe in prayer and trust you do too.
Anna Lee

For 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)~

We have several friends who are sick. Some are here in Kentwood. Some live in other places. Think about your friends. You probably have a few you can pray for.

Wilmagene Abbott Powers

December 08, 1944 – December 01, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at her home in Kentwood, LA. She was born December 8, 1944 in Kentwood, LA and was 75 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jimmy Powers, Sr.; sons, Barry Powers and Jimmy Powers, Jr. and wife, Rebekah; sisters, Ovelene Spears, Janice Hutchinson and husband, Stephen and Charlotte Boyer; brothers, James Abbott and Joseph Abbott; 5 grandchildren, Cody Powers, Dillion Powers, Hannah Powers, Austin Powers and Joshua Powers; 2 great-grandchildren, Dominick Powers and Bella Powers. Preceded in death by her parents, Columbus and Margaret Abbott; 1sister, Jenny Willie; 2 brothers, Paul Abbott and Charles Abbott. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Greg Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lottie Moon Week of Prayers – Day 5

First Baptist Church of Smyrna

Read the Bible in 2020 – December 3

Ezekiel 7:1-9:11
Hebrews 5:1-14
Psalm 105:1-15
Proverbs 26:28

175 Years of the IMB

TOWERING Pioneers

During a rebellion, Matthew Yates refused to leave Shanghai, even when cannonballs fell through the roof of his house.

Scripture Preparation for Christmas

Read Luke 3 today.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%203&version=NIV

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for families to have the right focus for Christmas. It is not about bicycles, dolls. computers. cars. etc. It is only about Jesus!

Anna Lee

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

~1 Samuel 12:24~

Dr. Harry Eskew, a former minister of music at FBC, Amite, and a longtime professor of music at New Orleans Baptist Seminary, passed away recently. He was outstanding in the study of hymns.

Today, we will be reading Luke 2 to help us prepare for the Christmas season.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202&version=NIV

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Day 4 of the 2020 Week of Prayer

Reaching the Hard-To-Reach in the Amazon Rainforest

https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-week-prayer/#day-4

Retired missionary friends have recently traveled to this area where they will serve to help new missionaries. Missionaries in Brazil hold a special place in my heart.

https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-week-prayer/#day-4

Read the Bible in 2020 – December 3

Daniel 11:2-35
1 John 3:7-24
Psalm 122:1-9
Proverbs 29:1

175 Years of the IMB

Single Females Granted Appointment as Missionaries

July 12, 1871

The Foreign Mission Board appointed Lula Whilden to China, reviving the appointment of single female missionaries. She and her married sister became the first “missionary kids” (children who grow up on the mission field) to serve as Southern Baptist missionaries.

Milestones

Today, let’s focus our prayer on missionaries who give so much of themselves so others can learn how to be saved and to live their lives as a witness to others.

I wish for you a blessed December to focus on others.

Anna Lee

Eleanor Morris called this morning from North Oaks where Buddy is a patient. She share good news and not-so-good news. The good news it that the lab reports from a recent biopsy all came back okay. The not-so-good news is that Buddy is a patient at North Oaks where he has undergone some procedures to correct a new issue. Eleanor is now able to stay with him and can leave the room to go to the cafeteria. Please keep both Buddy and Eleanor in your prayers.

You, LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.

~Lamentations 5:19~

Robert Prine is now at home in Osyka. Thank God for the progress Robert and Marsha have made.

Please pray for others on your personal prayer list.

New Baby!

Caroline Joy Allen

Born yesterday, 11-30-20

Lottie Moon – Day 3

Medical Missions Leads to Church Planting

175 Years of IMB

Pray for the International Mission Board as they continue to serve around the world.

Today is the first day of December. Our focus on thankfulness will continue privately. I hope you will read one chapter of Luke each day from now until Christmas.

Today’s reading is Luke 1.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201&version=NIV

Read the Bible in 2020 – December 1

Daniel 8:1-27
1 John 2:1-17
Psalm 120:1-7
Proverbs 28:25-26

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Today’s Prayer Focus – Reading the Bible

Pray for your desire to read the Bible and pray today. Let’s end the calendar year strong and start the new year with determination.

Anna Lee

He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

~Revelation 14:7~

Prayer list of some senior adults – Mrs. Dorothy Hughes. Mrs. Doris Young, Mr. Frank Erwin, Mrs. Barbara Erwin, Mr. “Cete” Dillon, Mrs. Ruby Dillon, Mrs. Theople Hurst, Mrs. Anne Hurst, Mrs. Mildred Birch, Mrs. Bessie Hayden, Mrs. Mildred Cade, and Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Read the Bible in 2020 – November 30

Daniel 7:1-28
1 John 1:1-10
Psalm 119:153-176
Proverbs 28:23-24

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Lottie Moon Week of Prayer, Day 2 – “Music Fills the Airways”

Prayer Focus for Today – Warm Homes

The weather forecasters are predicting freezes tonight and tomorrow night. Today, I want to focus on those who do not have adequate heat in their homes to be comfortable during the winter months. Pray for others to recognize the need and to help them.

Operation Christmas Child

The cartons of shoeboxes are now at processing centers where they are being checked for items that are not allowed and for addition items to be added when there is more room in the boxes. Christian literature is also added in the appropriate language. Some boxes have already been shipped out to the country where they will be distributed. Pray for the volunteers at the processing centers, a good supply of fillers to help “fill” the boxes, and for the children who will receive the “shoeboxes”.

175 Years of IMB

https://www.imb.org/175/

Thankfulness – November 30

Today, I’m thankful for you. Some of you have read my “Thankfulness Thoughts” and started to consider what you are thankful for. Thanks for reading and then writing your own thoughts. We can never thank God too much! We can never pray too much! I think putting our thoughts into written words helps us to put our prayers into words too. God doesn’t need us, but He surely is pleased when we take time to appreciate what He has done for us. We should live in a spirit of thankfulness every day. Let’s share our thankful with others through words, cards, calls, and personal contacts. It will make a difference to us and to others. Live your thankfulness daily!

Anna Lee

I want to include the Lottie Moon Week of Prayer Day one video and information about the IMB so you can pray for them.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Week of Prayer

Day 1 – Missions On and Off the Street

International Mission Board (IMB)

175 Days of Prayer – Since 1845

CELEBRATE 175 years of continuous ministry by joining us in 175 Days of Prayer. Each day will feature one request and can be sent to you as a push notification from the IMB Pray app, accessed at imb.org/pray or the Pray Daily newsletter, or seen through IMB social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram).

REJOICE over what God has done and continues to do as we INTERCEDE for missionaries and for the nations.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 2020WORLD175 Days of Prayer

Please pray for missionaries whose time on the field is cut short by unexpected events. Ask the Lord to comfort and direct them as they deal with issues which brought them back from the field: issues like long-term illness, aging parents, or a child’s development. Pray that the Lord directs them to a church community that will support and encourage them. Pray that they will have opportunities for service with their people group in the U.S. Ask God to supply their needs, whether this is a time of interruption or a complete change. Pray that God provides others to continue the ministry they left. Also lift up their children as they adjust to life in America.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 2020WORLD175 Days of Prayer

Kabyle Berbers are 10 million strong in their Algerian homeland, with another half a million in Europe. Pioneer efforts among this traditionally Muslim group began in the early twentieth century and continued until Algeria won its independence from France mid-century. These faithful pioneers saw little positive response. In the late twentieth century, these seeds of truth began to bear fruit. Kabyle believers in Europe started sharing through their heart language with Kabyles still living in Algeria. Those in the homeland began to respond positively to the good news via various media. Consequently, they are no strangers to persecution. Even so, conservative estimates point to approximately 40,000 believers in the homeland. Pray for God to help Kabyle brothers and sisters grasp the importance of being in community and under leadership. Pray for thousands of Kabyle believers to live and share among unreached cities and peoples. Ask the Lord to protect Kabyle believers from false teaching and give them the endurance to persevere and pass down their faith.