Yvonne Birch called last night to say her brother-in-law, Ronald Alford of Baton Rouge, passed away yesterday. That means she lost two brother-in-laws. Please be in pray for both the Alford and the Birch families.
Lawanna Carter sent a message that her surgery went well. She is working to recover from the process. Please keep praying for her.
Janie Wise’s mother passed away yesterday afternoon. Please be in prayer for Janie and her extended family.
Theodore Patrick “Ted” Secott
November 07, 1952 – September 18, 2020
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born November 7, 1952 in Coudersport, PA and was 67 years of age. He served as a Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force during Vietnam. He worked many years as an Assistant Supervisor of offshore drilling with Exxon and later worked as a mechanic on pumps and compressors. After retirement, he raised beef cattle. He is survived by his wife, Jill Ann Wickwire Secott; 3 children, Angela Alford, Mathew Secott, and Katie Secott; granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Secott; and brother, Robert Secott, Jr.. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Patty Secott; and son-in-law, Donald “Red” Alford. A celebration of his life will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for each family who has a child or children receiving a “shoebox” this year. May it be the introduction the family needs to “meet and accept Jesus in their hearts”.
Thank-you for reading and praying today. Enjoy some outdoor time today, but don’t miss the opportunities to attend church in person or online.
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Virgie Morgan is better is better and was able to return to her home yesterday. Please continue to keep her and her family in your prayers.
While our state is recovering from Hurricane Laura, we face the possibility of being touched by Hurricane Sally. Get prepared, just in case Sally chooses to visit our area. Pray for those who will have Sally as an uninvited guest this week.
Bro. Stan Statham did some work onold/unused lately generatorsdonated by FBC, Kentwood members. Four of them are already in operation in SE Louisiana. If you have one to donate, please contact FBC at 229-8111. Bro. Stan has also asked for donations of old window air conditioning units.
Due to the forecast of Hurricane Sally hitting our area, those serving in Baptist Disaster Relief in southwest LA were brought home to make preparations here. They will be able to go back to SW LA if the storm hits elsewhere and does little damage here.
Please pray for those who have been evacuated from their homes south of us. Pray for safe travels and finding a suitable place to stay until they can return home.
Pray for people who live along the coast where the storm surge will hit. May they be able to find lodging in on higher ground.
Pray for those who are called into the path of the storm such as police, rescue workers, etc. Pray for their safety as they help others who need help.
READ THE BIBLE IN 2020 – SEPTEMBER 14
Isaiah 15:1-18:7
Galatians 1:1-24
Psalm 58:1-11
Proverbs 23:12
Georgie Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions – Day 2
We are preparing shoeboxes for the first of three packings. Thanks to several of you who have stepped up to make sure we have what we need to pack. Last night, I participated in an online workshop that was wonderful. I have been encouraged and learned some Covid – 19 adaptations that will be helpful this year. I heard a quote that I will apply, “Trust and Adjust”. That certainly fits 2020.
We are now collecting funds to pay for shipping of the shoeboxes. I ask that you pray for us as me move from the collecting phase to the packing. Also, PRAY FOR EACH SHOEBOX AND THE CHILD/FAMILY WHO WILL BE BLESSED BY EACH BOX.
Please continue to pray for all the families who have been touched with sickness and/or death lately. Check your church’s prayer list for the current needs in your community.
Fall Food Round-Up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
You have one week to get your donations to FBC, Kentwood so your items will make the scheduled pick-up.
Louisiana was hit very hard by Hurricane Laura. The Baptist Disaster Relief teams have been working hard. Those who cannot actually go are encouraged to pray and to provide items that are needed.
Different churches are helping in various ways. Yesterday, Taylor Creek Baptist Church provided a free lunch as a community outreach. Any money they received will be used as part of their disaster relief efforts. What a great service and a great opportunity!
Several people I know have already served a week in tree removal, counseling, chain-saw work, etc. They all report massive needs and wonderful blessings. Find an opportunity to help or create your own method. The key is to help meet physical. emotioal, and spiritual needs in a timely manner.
Today, choose to worship in person or online. I’m so thankful for the choices available to us. All the churches that I know of offer one or both of these options.
Today, I hope you will be an encourager to others. Choose your own methods – cooking, visiting. phone calls. cards. whatever best fits you and the need.
Pray for our state as we move into Covid-19 Stage 3 Monday.
Mrs. Virgie Morgan of Amite and a member of Bethel Baptist Church has had a stroke. Pray for her as her needs are being addressed.
Obituaries:
Shelton Allan “Doodie” Day
April 15, 1955 – September 09, 2020
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born April 15, 1955 in Magnolia, MS and was 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Carla Birch; children, Shane Lane Day(Candace), Amy Nichole Killingsworth(Daniel), Dustin Allan Day, Joshua Allen Soileau, Trista Lynn Ballard, Bridget Karlette Braswell(Billy) and Bevin Kassidy Eldridge(Dwayne); 17 grandchildren, Madison, Gavin, Carson, Brooklyn, William, Hope, Ty Garrett, Nathan, Lana, Caden, Skyler, Laine, Jordyn, Michael, Hanlee, Lindsey and Allen Wayne; 3 great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Lillian and Greyson; 1 brother, Tommy Day(Sherry); 1 sister, Jill LeBlanc(Kyle). Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Marilyn Day; grandparents, Jesse and Matiel Day and Smiley and Lucille Varnado. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church from 5:00PM until 10:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Sonny Travis and Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to McKneely Funeral Home. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Former Northshore DOM Lonnie Wascom passes away at 72
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
By Baptist Message staff
HAMMOND, La. (LBM) – Lonnie Wascom, director of missions from Northshore Baptist Association from 2011-2018, died Thursday, Sept. 10. He was 72.
Born in Baton Rouge, Wascom was baptized at New Bethlehem Baptist Church near Live Oak when he was nine years old. When he turned 15, he began his service in vocational ministry as the assistant music director at Judson Baptist Church in Walker.
During the years that followed, Wascom served churches in California and Louisiana, and earned degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, California State University in San Francisco, California, and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California (now Gateway Seminary in Fremont, California).
After 40 years of serving churches, he was called as the director of missions for Chappapeela, LaTangi and St. Tammany Baptist Associations in 2004. Seven years later, the three associations voted to merge.
Two months after his Oct. 1, 2018, retirement, Wascom became pastor of Walker Baptist Church.
Wascom said in a Sept. 7, 2018, article in the Baptist Message he wanted to finish strong in his faith journey after his retirement.
“If God favors me, He’ll let me go out like Elijah,” Wascom said in the article. “I do not want to burn out; I want to burn up. I want to see people saved. I want to see our churches revived. I want to see an awakening before I die.”
Steve Horn, executive director for Louisiana Baptists, said Wascom had been a mentor to him since his first year in ministry in 1992. Horn’s wife, Linett, also developed a special friendship with Wascom’s wife, Linda, when they previously both taught at Hammond Eastside Elementary School.
“He was so very kind to me as a young pastor,” Horn told the Baptist Message. “Lonnie has been faithful at every level of LBC life. We mourn his loss today. In fact, we had a meeting today as the committee on nominations. Lonnie chaired this committee last year. Here again is the reminder that life is but a vapor.”
Don Pucik, who succeeded Wascom as Northshore Baptist Association DOM, said he was an encourager to anyone he encountered.
“Whether it was a new believer in a church that he was helping, or a longtime co-worker in the Lord’s harvest, Lonnie cared about people,” Pucik said. “I am thankful for his friendship and the many times that he shared his heart, insights and experience with me.”
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Ford Lambert of Magnolia, Mississippi | 1951 – 2020 |
December 14, 1951 – September 09, 2020
Ford Lambert, beloved husband, father and pawpaw, went to his heavenly home on September 9, 2020. He was sixty-eight years old and a resident of Magnolia, MS.
Services to honor his life will be held at Unity Baptist Church, in Magnolia, MS. A visitation will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 5 PM until 8 PM and will resume again Sunday from 9 AM until funeral services at 10 AM. Rev. David Whitehead will officiate and burial will be in the McClendon Cemetery in Gillsburg, MS.
He leaves behind his wife of forty-six years, Brenda, and his two children, Angela (Spencer) McMillan and Davy (Brittany) Lambert.
PawPaw will be dearly missed by his five grandchildren, Dalton McMillan, Bryson Lambert, Caitlin McMillan, Noah Lambert, and Presley Lambert who he adored. He rarely missed a ballgame, recital or event in which they participated and he was their biggest supporter. He loved visiting with them and was always ready for a card game.
He was born December 14, 1951, in Norfolk, VA., to Henry Ford and Maude Amelia (Pat) Lambert who preceded him in eternal rest, along with his oldest sister, Joyce Karstetter.
After retiring from International Paper, he devoted his time to his family and enjoying life. He enjoyed attending auctions, working with his tractor, and getting his grandkids ready for hunting season. He spent countless days at Percy Quin fishing and camping with his children.
Grieving his loss are his siblings, Ann (Troy) Newman, Larry (Debbie) Lambert and Henrietta (Chris) Daniels along with numerous nephews, nieces, friends and family that loved him dearly.
Pallbearers will be Dalton McMillan, Bryson Lambert, Jeff Hughes, Landon Lambert, Charlie “Bud” Smith and Kelly Honea.
Many people are working hard as disaster relief continues in SW Louisiana. There are lots of opportunities to help. Contact your local church for information about how you can help too.
Angela McMillan requests prayers for her dad who is on a vent. I know you will be praying for Angela and her family.
Lawana Carter requests prayer for her as she plans for surgery Tuesday.
Pray for Gibby McMillan as he has a procedure to do away with some painful stones.
Memorial Services for Martha Griffith will be Saturday at FBC, Kentwood. Visitation begins at 11:00 followed by the service at 11:30.
Shelton Day passed away during the night. Please be in prayer for the family.
Betty Keen Alexander
July 13, 1933 – September 07, 2020
Betty Keen Alexander, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home. She was born July 13, 1933 in Cruger, MS and was 87 years of age. She is survived by 4 daughters, Cynthia Diane Alexander, Shelia Gayle Alexander, Rochelle Renee Hovermale(Dale Hovermale) and Judy Lynne Green(Victor Green); 1 son, Dennis Edward Alexander; 1 sister, Donna Fay Simpson; 8 grandchildren, Kent Ryan Williams and wife, Kelly, Robert Walter Lunn, Melodie Gayle Lunn, Ashlie Mechelle Lunn, Amy Hovermale Thompson and husband, Joseph, Melissa Hovermale Estepp, Issac Lloyd Hovermale, Amanda Alexander Perrin and husband, Matthew Perrin and Jason Allen Alexander; great-grandchildren, Lynzie Williams, Lilyann Thompson, Emma Thompson, Madisyn Mae, Shadi Rochelle Portillo, Benjamin James Allen Burrow, Dylan Earl Burrow, Wyatt Wade Burrow, Alexis Mechelle Marin, Layla Allison Lunn, Fuchsia Marie Hovermale, Elias Alexander Hovermale, Azalea Alice Hovermale, Bella Marie Impastato, Madeleine Mae Perrin, Mattie Marcella Perrin and Jaxson Luca Alexander. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franklin Alexander; son, Robert allen Alexander; great-grandson, John Anthony Silguero; great-granddaughter, Nicole Rochelle Alexander; 3 sisters, Margaret McKay “Rita” LaCraze, Lucretia Fabre and Rosamond Keen. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Services conducted by Dr. Rev. Danny Smith. Interment Parklawn Cemetery, Ponchatoula, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please continue to pray for the people who were in the path of Hurricane Laura and for the people who are there working in Disaster Relief. I know the people there are so thankful for the Baptist volunteers and all the help and supplies they have provided. Do what you can to minister to them.
“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest;
even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.
~Exodus 34:21~
David was surprised to learn his blood level today was 12.4, the highest it has been since before the MDS was discovered. The two units of iron really helped. We’re thanking God and thanking you for praying.
Covid 19 – More and more friends have Covid or family members with Covid. Please pray.
Two Roseland deaths:
Martin Hayden
November 11, 1941 – September 07, 2020
Martin Hayden, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born November 11, 1941 in Roseland, LA and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Hayden; daughter, Donna Hayden; step-children, Eddie Slaven, Peanut Slaven and Billy Michael Slaven; sister, Jo Ann Hayden Price (Charlie); brother, Nicky Hayden (Remonia); grandchildren, Glen Stillwell, Robert Stillwell (Lacey), Stormi Brown (Patrick) and Shane King (Krista); great-grandchildren, Brock Stillwell, Kynzleigh Stillwell, Beaux Brown, Benjamin Brown, Serenity King and Lucas King; numerous nieces and nephews including special nieces, Jessica Hayden Henderson (Josh and family) and Laura Lee (Stephen and family); special nephews, Nicky Hayden (Britney and family) and Hardy Hayden and family. Preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Hayden; father, Phillip Hayden; infant sister, Barbara Ann Hayden; son, Billy Hayden; grandson, Phillip Stillwell. Pallbearers are Glen Stillwell, Adam Stillwell, Robert Stillwell, Shane King, Nicky Hayden, Peanut Slaven and Hardy Hayden. Honorary Pallbearers are Little Jimmie Singleton, Nat Williams, Bobby Jo Chadwick and Brandon Price. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Betty Brister
February 02, 1933 – September 08, 2020
Betty Brister, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home. She was born February 2, 1933 in Crowley, LA and was 87 years of age. She was married to JH Brister for 51 years. Their life was poured into their family business, Brister’s Design & Manufacturing, which was founded in 1959 by her husband, JH Brister. Outside of work, she could usually be found planting flowers and taking care of her beautiful yard. She also loved cooking for her family. She is survived by 1 son, Charles “Chuck” Brister and wife, Mary Ellen of Amite, LA; 1 daughter, Gail Brister Helms and husband, Don Helms of Hammond, LA; 3 grandchildren, Denise Brister Murphy and husband, Patrick of Amite, LA, Amanda Brister Bales and husband, David of Amite, LA and Melissa Taylor Tate and husband, Leo of Loranger, LA; 6 great-grandchildren, Kamryn Denise Murphy, Kaylyn Denise Murphy, Lexon Rae Bales, Maison Brister Bales, MeKenna Rae Tate and Ryan Jordan Tate. Preceded in death by her husband, J.H. Brister; parents, William Credeur and Edith Doucet. Graveside Services will be held at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA at 3:00PM Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com
Fall Food Round-Up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – The truck will be at FBC, Kentwood early on the 21st. Get your donations to the church before that date.
Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”
We are working to get in some last minute items purchased and to get everything sorted and prepared for packing.
I was blessed to have an opportunity to get some of the large red and green plastic shoeboxes at a big discount – $5.00 per dozen boxes! I will get these boxes on the 17th. They will replace the red and green cardboard boxes we have purchasing.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
I memorized this verse in VBS many years ago.
Please continue to pray for those who are sick, especially for those who have been placed on a vent.
Please pray for the Chandler family. I taught three of the four children a “few” years ago.
Thomas W. “Billy” Chandler, Jr.
October 22, 1933 – September 06, 2020
homas W. “Billy” Chandler, Jr. passed away September 6, 2020 at 7:32PM. He was born October 22, 1933 to Clytie Bridges and Thomas W. Chandler, Sr. in Jackson, LA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. He was a resident of Pine Grove for 54 years and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alice Hanks Chandler; children, Terri Russell and husband, Kelley Wayne, Cindy McDaniel and husband, Mac, Brenda Fitzhugh and husband, Homer, and Thomas “Neal” Chandler and wife, Cherry; sisters, Dorothy Shaffer and Joe Ann Hutchinson. He was an amazing pawpaw to 11 grandkids, even better pawpaw to 21 great-grands, and angelic to 2 great-great-grands. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ruth Allmand. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, LA, from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve . . . He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.”
Psalm 103:10, 12 (NLT)
Shelton Day was put on a vent yesterday. Pray for him and his caregivers.
Jason Dean has continued to improve at home. He will have a test in about a week to see if his breathing is strong enough to get off the oxygen.
Rev. Lonnie Wascom, Northshore’s director of missions, had a heart attack yesterday morning on his way to preaching in the Folsom area. He is at North Oaks. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
Mrs. Gloria Houeye of Amite passed away.
Gloria Fleming Houeye
May 27, 1933 – September 05, 2020
A resident of Amite, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her home. She was born May 27, 1933 in Jackson, AL and was 87 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Amite and was the former director of the First Baptist Church Day Care. She is survived by her daughter, Bess Kolwe and husband, Mark; son, Donald Houeye, Jr.; 3 grandchildren, Nikki Lombardo and husband, Joey, Corie Downing and husband, Ross, Staci Barnes and husband, Kenny; 5 great-grandchildren, Ella, Emilia, and Elliott Lombardo and Trace and Grace Downing; sister, Carrol Bedwell. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Kenneth Houeye, Sr.; parents, Lillie and Sol Lee Fleming; sisters, Clair Gunter and Nelda Fleming; brothers, Sol, Francis, Pomroy, and Clifton Fleming. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Amite, from 2:00PM until religious services at 3:00PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Dennis Walker. Pallbearers will be Joey Lombardo, Ross Downing, Elliott Lombardo, Kenny Barnes, Cody Walker, and Richard Kilpatrick. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – September 7
Song of Solomon 5:1-8:14 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Psalm 51:1-19 Proverbs 22:24-25
John’s valve replacement went very well according to his doctor. John will be 94 on September 10th. A while back he sang a special at his church. It was “The Longer I Serve Him, the Sweet it Grows”. It was absolutely beautiful and so special.
Revival continues at FBC, Kentwood.
Join us in person or online, like most of us, for the final service at 10:30 this morning. This morning’s speaker is Bro. Joe Weaver.
Sickness Continues
Please continue to pray for victims of Covid-19 and their families. Once it hit our area, it seems like the conditions here are allowing it to stay and involve more and more people.
Deaths
Amanda Dorsa ‘s brother Timmy Alford passed away. Their mother, a classmate, recently passed away. I remember them best as they attended church in Roseland many years ago. I was able to reconnect with Amanda a few months ago.
Leroy Wilkinson died Friday. His wife and mother-in-law passed away six weeks ago. Leroy leaves a great legacy for his siblings and three sons and their families. Please pray for the Wilkinson family.
I just realized both of men who died were twins.
Read the Bible in 2020 – August 30th
Job 34:1-36:33
2 Corinthians 4:1-12
Psalm 44:1-8
Proverbs 22:10-12
Continue to pray for all who live in the path of Hurricane Laura as they begin to work for recovery of their personal property and communities. Pray for those who are there to help them. May God watch over all the volunteers.
Don’t forget the revival service this morning. You can worship with us in person or online during the service or online later.
The storm, Marco, fizzled! Let’s pray about “Laura” now.
It’s wonderful to hear of those who have had Covid-19 improving. Unfortunately. new cases seem to be developing every day in our area. Please continue to pray.
Joe Slaven
March 09, 1946 – August 21, 2020
A resident of Tylertown, MS, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born March 9, 1946 in Bogalusa, LA and was 74 years of age. He is survived by 3 children, Gail Slaven, Joe Slaven, Jr. and Jason Slaven; 8 grandchildren, Ruston, Brandon, Jordan, Jayden, Nathen, Sky, Jeremy and Lason Slaven; great-grandson, Liam Slaven; twin brother, Jim Slaven. Preceded in death by his parents, James Fletcher Slaven and Myra Gertrude Brooks Slaven; brothers and sisters, J. D. Slaven, John Henry Slaven, Glendora White, Dora Lee Slaven, and Diane Slaven. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ray Wuerzer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Gregory Stevens
August 19, 1969 – August 23, 2020
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 19, 1969 in Hammond, LA and was 51 years of age. He is survived by wife, Reena Stevens; 4 children, Cody Stevens, Kyle Rosalies and wife, Kelsey, Hunter Rosalies and Haley Rosalies; granddaughter on the way, Beretta Rosalies; brother, Terry Stevens; parents, Julius and Barbara Stevens; mother-in-law, Patricia Roberson. Preceded in death by daughter, Megan Stevens; grandparents, Frances Lambert and Victor Hayden and Everett and Geneva Morgan Stevens. Visitation at Wilmer Missionary Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Jason Skipper. Interment Wilmer Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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