“Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 (CEV)~

This ministry is now being housed at FBC, Kentwood. Check out this information source and service concerning foster care.

Moving Mountains

https://movingmountainsla.com/

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.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 11

Isaiah 8:1-9:21
2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Psalm 55:1-23
Proverbs 23:4-5

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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.

Anna Lee

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.

Whoever rejects the Son will not see life.

Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”

~John 3:36~

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.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 10

Isaiah 6:1-7:25
2 Corinthians 11:16-33
Psalm 54:1-7
Proverbs 23:1-3

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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.

Anna Lee

“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

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

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 9

Isaiah 3:1-5:30
2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Psalm 53:1-6
Proverbs 22:28-29

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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.

Anna Lee

“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.

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 8

Isaiah 1:1-2:22
2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Psalm 52:1-9
Proverbs 22:26-27

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Today, on of the things I am thankful for is cooler, less humid mornings. What are you thankful for?

Anna Lee

“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

Pray today for these and other needs.

Anna Lee

And they were calling to one another:

“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty;

the whole earth is full of his glory.”

~Isaiah 6:3~

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 25

• Job 16:1-19:29
• 1 Corinthians 16:1-24
• Psalm 40:1-10
• Proverbs 22:1

 

 

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Thank you for praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And when you stand praying,

if you hold anything against anyone,

forgive them,

so that your Father in heaven

may forgive you your sins.”

~Mark 11:25~

 

 

 

Please pray for Margaret (Leroy) Wilson, formerly of Amite.  She now lives in West Monroe and has MS.  A few nights ago, she passed out for a while.  After several days of testing, the doctors have eliminated the possibility of a heart attack and are conducting additional testing.  She seems better now, but the family needs some answers.  Please join them in praying for her.  Thank-you.

 

 

 

A former student, Debbie Luce Clark, has a young adult son who got terribly dehydrated and wound up in ICU yesterday.  He’s better, but Debbie and her family would appreciation your prayers for Alex.

 

 

 

It seems like the Covid – 19 virus is really spreading in our area.  Be aware.  Be careful.

 

Please continue to pray for all the schools as they adapt to the virus in our midst.  Pray both for the students and the adults.  Pray for those making the plans for what is taught and how it is taught.

 

 

 

Pray for businesses as they try to operate on limited staff with limited customers and try to to provide a “clean” environment to do so.  Pray for those who have lost a job or had hours cut due to the virus.  With so many people staying at home, customers are often limited.

 

 

 

Pray for those who are at home during this time.  Some people thrive with being involved with other people.  Pray for them to find ways to get through these weeks without depression taking over.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Karen Reich Jones, 67, of Kentwood LA., passed from this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Karen was born in New Orleans, LA. on June 5, 1953 and was the daughter of William Reich, Jr and Audrey Head Reich. Karen was a graduate of Grace King high school in Metairie, LA. She lived in St. Rose, La. for many years where she worked as a custom seamstress. She retired from Amtrak in 2015 where she managed the dining cart. For the past twenty years she was a resident of Kentwood, La. Karen and Johnny Jones owned the Paris Flea Market in Kentwood, LA. She loved the outdoors and gardening and took great pride in her plants and flowers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents; William Reich Jr and Audrey Head Reich.

She is survived by her loving husband of 13 wonderful years, Mr. Johnny Jones of Kentwood, La.; one daughter, Sarah Gauthreaux of New Orleans, LA; one son, Joseph Gauthreaux; three brothers; William Reich lll (Christine) of Metairie, La. David Reich (Anne) of Cartersville, Georgia and Richard Reich (Ann) of Metairie, La.; two sisters, Joelle Nicol of Kenner, La. and Lynne Songy of Gretna,La.; three step-daughters, Stephanie Ott (Jeff) of Arlington, TX, Stacey Jones of Kentwood, LA and Suzanne Hancock (David) of Aledo, TX and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Read the Bible in 2020 – August 6

• Ezra 3:1-4:23
• 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4
• Psalm 28:1-9
• Proverbs 20:24-25

 

 

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Operation Christmas Child

The man who asked about what he could do for OCC yesterday has already made the purchases and a package will soon arrive.  What a blessing!  May God bless you and all the others who are helping to provide items for the “shoeboxes” this year.

I’m not sure if we can/will have our regular packing party, will have to have several smaller packing parties, or what.  I’ll inform you when we get closer to that time.

 

 

 

Today is a day of opportunity to share God’s love, to encourage someone, to invite others to participate in our online services. and/or to tell them about Jesus.

Anna Lee