Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
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Tuesday
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~
Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for International Missions – Day 3 – Gospel on the Move = https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-resources
Emilie McKenzie‘s second arm surgery went well. Emilie was able to return to Kentwood without a cast!
Carl Wayne Stevens passed away late yesterday. His funeral services will be in Laurel. I’ll post an obituary when one becomes available.
Katelyn Brooke Marcotte
April 16, 1996 – December 01, 2019
Katelyn Brooke Marcotte, a resident of Livingston Parish, passed away Sunday, December 1st, 2019. She was 23 years young, born April 16th, 1996. Katelyn had a heart of gold and full of life. She had a personality that could brighten any room. She loved to make life fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime, especially with her children and her mama. Katelyn was always happiest when she was surrounded by her family. She will forever be loved in our lives and we will cherish the memories she helped create. Katelyn will be joining her brother, Dustin Corey McDaniel in heaven. She was survived by many loved ones, including her mother and father, Julie and James Holton. She leaves behind her 3 beloved children, Bradley Scott, Ryan James, & Brooklyn Grace. She also leaves her older brother, Raymond Dakota Gill and fiancé Linda Bugg and 4 nieces and nephews, Danica, Riley, Charleigh, and Corey Gill; her older sister Kelly Holton and 4 nieces and nephews, Jason and Kalisa Andrews and Jehovah and Johanas Dillon; and older sister, Nikki Holton with a niece and nephew, Savannah Holton and Brayden Thorton; Aunt Brandi Hilbun, Kyler and Brittany Rayborn, Kristin Sincard, & Raquel McDaniel. Katelyn had numerous additional cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who will miss her tremendously. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, December 6, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Scripture Writing – December 3 – Isaiah 11: 1-5
Luke 3
John the Baptist prepares people to meet Jesus
1 This report is about John, the son of Zechariah. It happened when Tiberius Caesar was ruling the Roman world. He had ruled for about 15 years. Pontius Pilate was ruling the country called Judea. And Herod was ruling the land called Galilee. Herod’s brother Philip was ruling the countries called Iturea and Trachonitis. Lysanias was ruling Abilene. 2 At this time, the leaders of the priests were Annas and Caiaphas. John was living in the wilderness. While he was there, God spoke to him.
3 John went to many places near the river Jordan and spoke a message from God. ‘You have done many wrong things,’ he taught everybody. ‘You must turn away from them and change how you live. Then God will forgive you and I will baptize you.’
4 The prophet Isaiah wrote this message from God in his book:
‘Somebody’s voice is shouting in the wilderness,
“The Lord will come soon, so prepare a way for him to follow.
Make the paths straight for him.
5 Fill in every valley and make every mountain and hill flat.
Take away every curve so that the road is straight.
Take away all the rocks so that the road is flat.
6 Then everyone will see how God can save them.” ’
7 Crowds of people were going out into the wilderness. They wanted John to baptize them. He told them, ‘You are like dangerous snakes! God is angry. You are trying to run away from him. But he will soon punish people like you. 8 You have to show that you are sorry. Change how you live. Stop doing things that God does not like. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We are in the family of Abraham. God will surely not punish us.” Listen! God can take these stones and make children for Abraham out of them! 9 You are like trees that have bad fruit. God has an axe ready to use. He will cut down every tree that does not make good fruit. He will throw those trees into the fire.’
10 ‘So, what should we do?’ the crowd asked.
11 John answered, ‘If you have two shirts, give one away. Give it to someone who does not have even one shirt. If you have some food, give some of it away. Give some to someone who has no food.’
12 In the crowd, there were people that took taxes on behalf of the government. These men also wanted John to baptize them. They asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’ 13 John told them, ‘You must take the right amount of money from people. You must not take more money than the rules say you should take.’
14 Then some soldiers asked John, ‘What about us? What should we do?’
‘Do not rob people of their money,’ John replied. ‘Do not say that a person has done something wrong, if he has not. It is wrong to get money by doing that. You should be happy with the money that you receive for your work.’
15 At this time people were thinking, ‘Is John the Messiah that God has promised?’ They were all hoping that he might be. 16 John knew what they were thinking. He said to them, ‘I baptize you with water. But someone else is coming soon. He is much greater than I am. I am not good enough even to undo his shoes for him. This other person will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. 17 He is like a farmer that brings the wheat home from his field. He uses a special tool to throw the wheat up in the air. He does this to make the wheat seeds separate from what remains. Then he cleans his yard. He carefully stores all the seeds to keep them safe. But he burns everything else in a great fire that nobody can put out.’
18 John said many more things to the people. He was telling them the good news about how God could change their lives. 19 One day John told the ruler Herod that it was wrong for him to marry Herodias. Before that, she had been the wife of Herod’s brother. John also told Herod that he had done many other bad things. 20 So then Herod did an even worse thing; he locked John up in prison.
John baptizes Jesus
21 While John was still baptizing all the people, he also baptized Jesus. When he did that, Jesus was praying. Then the sky opened. 22 The Holy Spirit came down on to Jesus. When he came down like that, he looked like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son and I love you. You make me very happy.’
The ancestors of Jesus
23 Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his work. People thought that he was the son of Joseph.
Joseph was from the family of Heli.
24 Heli was from the family of Matthat.
Matthat was from the family of Levi.
Levi was from the family of Melchi.
Melchi was from the family of Jannai.
Jannai was from the family of Joseph.
25 Joseph was from the family of Mattathias.
Mattathias was from the family of Amos.
Amos was from the family of Nahum.
Nahum was from the family of Esli.
Esli was from the family of Naggai.
26 Naggai was from the family of Maath.
Maath was from the family of Mattathias.
Mattathias was from the family of Semein.
Semein was from the family of Josech.
Josech was from the family of Joda.
27 Joda was from the family of Joanan.
Joanan was from the family of Rhesa.
Rhesa was from the family of Zerubbabel.
Zerubbabel was from the family of Shealtiel.
Shealtiel was from the family of Neri.
28 Neri was from the family of Melchi.
Melchi was from the family of Addi.
Addi was from the family of Cosam.
Cosam was from the family of Elmadam.
Elmadam was from the family of Er.
29 Er was from the family of Joshua.
Joshua was from the family of Eliezer.
Eliezer was from the family of Jorim.
Jorim was from the family of Matthat.
Matthat was from the family of Levi.
30 Levi was from the family of Simeon.
Simeon was from the family of Judah.
Judah was from the family of Joseph.
Joseph was from the family of Jonam.
Jonam was from the family of Eliakim.
31 Eliakim was from the family of Melea.
Melea was from the family of Menna.
Menna was from the family of Mattatha.
Mattatha was from the family of Nathan.
Nathan was from the family of David.
32 David was from the family of Jesse.
Jesse was from the family of Obed.
Obed was from the family of Boaz.
Boaz was from the family of Salmon.
Salmon was from the family of Nahshon.
33 Nahshon was from the family of Amminadab.
Amminadab was from the family of Ram.
Ram was from the family of Hezron.
Hezron was from the family of Perez.
Perez was from the family of Judah.
34 Judah was from the family of Jacob.
Jacob was from the family of Isaac.
Isaac was from the family of Abraham.
Abraham was from the family of Terah.
Terah was from the family of Nahor.
35 Nahor was from the family of Serug.
Serug was from the family of Reu.
Reu was from the family of Peleg.
Peleg was from the family of Eber.
Eber was from the family of Shelah.
36 Shelah was from the family of Cainan.
Cainan was from the family of Arphaxad.
Arphaxad was from the family of Shem.
Shem was from the family of Noah.
Noah was from the family of Lamech.
37 Lamech was from the family of Methuselah.
Methuselah was from the family of Enoch.
Enoch was from the family of Jared.
Jared was from the family of Mahalalel.
Mahalalel was from the family of Cainan.
38 Cainan was from the family of Enosh.
Enosh was from the family of Seth.
Seth was from the family of Adam.
Adam was from God.
I trust you are enjoying reading Luke. This prepares us for Christmas.
Anna Lee
Monday
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
~Titus 2:11~
Thankfulness – Day 11 – Today, I am thankful for all the many men and women who gave of their time to serve in the armed forces to protect our great country. We wouldn’t be who we are today without you! Happy Veteran’s Day!
Today, I have a prayer request for the next 13 weeks. Pray for Micah Simpson and his family as he leaves today for 13 weeks of boot camp for the Marines. What a great way to celebrate Veteran’s Day!
Today, let’s pray for Emilee McKenzie who had a fall over the weekend. She injured her arm.
Many people are sick with colds, flu, and viruses. These problems are easily passed from one person to another. Everyone, take care of yourself and your family. The weather we are facing in the coming week will probably only allow others to be sick. Be sure you are properly stocked with fuel, food, water, medicine, etc. before the coldest weather comes our way. Also, check your pipes, vehicles, pets, etc.
Scripture Writing for Nov. 11 – Psalm 136: 13-26
May this Monday be the start to a marvelous week for each of you!
Anna Lee
Thursday Addition
Mrs. Marilyn Phillips, one of our neighbors, has had heart issues and received two stents. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Ora Lee Wilson was attacked by a pit bull while walking a block from her house this afternoon. She was bitten twice on her elbow. She has received treatment in Amite and is back home. Let’s thank God for protecting her from more injury. As I sometimes say, “It could have been much worse!”
Ferrie Gene Blackmon had some spots removed from her lungs so they can be checked. Pray for her and her family.
Obituary for Kenneth Carl Istre
Kenneth Carl Istre closed his Bible for the final time on November 4, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. His daily life for the past 90 years was a living testimony of his faithfulness and love for the Lord. He was a man that enjoyed family, people, and life.
Kenneth was born on Feb 8, 1929 in Jennings, Louisiana to Ivy Joseph Istre and Betty Valdetero Istre. He attended Jennings High School and during this time his desire to help people and share his faith was evident. Kenneth began to lead singing at his local congregation and soon accompanied his father on revivals. On one occasion, at Hayden’s Grove in Amite, his father became ill and Kenneth not only led the singing but delivered the sermon. The bonds made at Hayden’s Grove would span well over 70 years.
While in high school, Kenneth excelled receiving many athletic awards which led to football scholarship offers at the collegiate level. After seeking advice from his parents and hours in personal prayer, he chose to focus in the field of ministry and education. This led him to Harding College, Kentucky Bible College and East Tennessee State University where he received a bachelor degree. He continued his ministerial studies receiving a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Kenneth married his childhood sweetheart, Betty Jane Reddell, on December 26, 1950. Their 39 years of happiness started in Johnson City, Tennessee where Kenneth stepped into the pulpit and began his life of fulltime ministry. In 1953, Kenneth and Betty moved to Dallas, Texas where he began mixing his talents of teaching and preaching. He was not only a fulltime minister, but was a teacher and administrator at East Dallas Christian School. His love and caring for people brought him great success. In 1964 Kenneth and Betty returned to South Louisiana as their ministry in Amite began. Kenneth also taught high school, coached, and enjoyed farming during his time in Amite. In 1979 Kenneth and Betty returned to Jennings to be with their aging parents. Kenneth returned to his alma mater, Jennings High School, where he was a teacher and coach while preaching at Abbeville Church of Christ. After the passing of Betty in 1990 Kenneth continued teaching, preaching and taking care of people in need while living in Jennings.
Kenneth married Patsy Green Field on November 26, 1991. Their 26 years of happiness began in Jennings and then Watson and Hammond. Kenneth taught high school, college and preached at Hayden’s Grove and Shiloh until his health declined in 2015. Kenneth also became involved in the lives of Patsy’s children and grandchildren. After the passing of Patsy in 2018 Kenneth moved to Dallas, Texas where he continued to be a great encourager to others.
Kenneth’s ministry spanned over 64 years, from 1951 to 2015. His enthusiasm for sharing God’s word never seemed to grow dim. The churches he served as minister were Locust Street Church of Christ, Johnson City, Tennessee; Piedmont Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas; Amite Church of Christ, Amite, Louisiana; Big Creek Church of Christ, Arcola, Louisiana; Hayden’s Grove Church of Christ, Amite, Louisiana; Abbeville Church of Christ, Abbeville, Louisiana, and Shiloh Church of Christ, Loranger, Louisiana.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Ivy Joseph Istre and Betty Valdetero Istre and his brother Richard Ivy Istre.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jane Reddell Istre, Kenneth is survived by their children Kenneth Dwaine Istre and wife Natalie, Kathleen Istre Alonso and her husband Roland, Kristine Istre Yeldell and her husband Layne, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his second wife Patsy Green Field Istre, Kenneth is survived by her children Richard Benton Field and his wife Alison, SuEllan Field Moore and her husband Carmon, Tanya Field Mearse and her husband Bill, her 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Kenneth also was the last living member of the Founding Board of Directors for the Christian Youth Encampment. He spent many summers there working and teaching to meet the needs of area youth. This was always a very special place for him as well as Betty and the children. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to:
Christian Youth Encampment
Attn: Justin Simmons
P.O. Box 411
Glenmora, LA 71433
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Jennings Church of Christ, in Jennings, LA. on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM with the service at 2:00 PM Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenneth Carl Istre please visit our Sympathy Store.
Thursday Addition
The sun is shining, but the wind in blowing in colder weather. Be prepared tonight!
Pray for our friend, Don Hammons of Arcola, as he prepares for some surgeries in the near future.
Buddy Morris has been undergoing tests in Ochsner Hospital in Baton Rouge. He should be able to return home today.
Pray for Fay Gehringer and her sister, Sue Gill. Fay has a vision problem. Sue is recovering from a surgery she had Tuesday.
Kenneth Birch is having physical therapy and improving from knee surgery. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.
Pray for Smiley Conerly and others who are seeing doctors and searching for answers.
I want to end my post by saying I had gamma knife brain surgery eight years ago. I had no idea what my life was going to be like after that day. I now know God had many things planned for my future! I’m thankful for each day. Each one is a blessing!
Tomorrow is the first day of November. Let’s consider our blessings this month. I’m sure your list is as long as mine. Remember to be thankful in November all all year long!
Monday Addition
Request from Karen Seymour, a former student:
My daughter donated her kidney 34 days ago. She is having another surgery today to repair a incisional hernia from the kidney transplant. Surgery is at 2:00 at Tulane. Prayers needed for my daughter Kasey.
Jessie Jane Lowery Carden Head
September 17, 1932 – October 27, 2019
She was born September 17, 1932 in Amite, LA and passed away on October 27, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, LA. She had resided at Landmark Nursing Center, Hammond, LA for the past two years. She was an avid gardener and seamstress, enjoying crocheting, knitting embroidering, and quilting. She was a life long member of Friendship Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Larkie Ann Carden Ellzey and husband, Russell; also three grandchildren, Cheryl E. Scamardo and husband, Kenny, Donna E. Fairburn, Russell “Rusty” Ellzey, Jr. and wife, Sarah; Four great granddaughters, Samatha, Catalina, Anna Lynn and Amanda Sue Fairburn and their father, Jason Fairburn; sister-in-law, Lydia Lowery. Preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Larkie Cutrer Lowery; her first husband, Thomas Carden; her husband, Roy Head; brother, Jessie “Donald” Lowery; and nephew, David Lowery. The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Landmark Nursing Center Staff especially the 200 hall nurses and nursing assistants for their compassionate care. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Lowery Cemetery, Amite. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Logston. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Sunday
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
~1 Peter 2:9~
Frances Gay shared the following request:
Fay Gehringer’s sister is in North Oaks after a fall at home. They are doing several tests and will be waiting to hear from them. Please remember her in prayers on the PrayerLink.
Please continue to pray for the homebound and for those who are waiting for tests and or test results.
Edward “Seed Tick” Louis Havard, Sr.
April 03, 1942 – October 25, 2019
Edward “Seed Tick” Louis Havard, Sr., a resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home in Greensburg, LA. He was born April 3, 1942 in Gloster, MS and was 77 years of age. He was a retired electrician for IBEW.995. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn P. Havard; 2 daughters, Teresa Needham and husband, Wayne and Jennifer Wascom and husband, Randal; 1 son, Edward L. Havard, Jr. and wife, Joyce; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Joann Achord, Wilma Venable and Hazel Allen. Preceded in death by parents, Steve Havard and Marie Lofeus and J.D. and Nita Redmond; 2 sisters, Billie June Crawford and Virginia Redmond; 1 brother, Edward Redmond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Monday, October 28, 2019. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Scripture Writing for Oct. 27 – John 15: 5-8
Trunk or Treat – FBC Kentwood at 5 P.M. today.
Pine Ridge monthly breakfast to benefit someone in need – 8 A.M.
Get your joy today by giving of yourself to benefit others. Share Jesus while doing that.
Anna Lee
Saturday
Storm = No internet = No Prayer Link
No power = No internet – No Prayer Link
Dead (computer) mouse = No computer = No Prayer Link
Memorial service in morning = No Prayer Link
“Shoebox” packing party this afternoon = No Prayer Link
Home again – Working on Prayer Link
“Let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap,
if we faint not”
~Galatians 6:9 KJV~
God sent this verse to me today. His timing is always “just right”!
Dollie Frazier has asked for our prayers as she has had problems with both of her eyes. Her news now is that the doctors have seen improvement. Thank you for praying. Please continue to do so.
Debbie Wilkinson is in St. Tammany for an evaluation for her current condition. Let’s pray the tests reveal progress in her treatment.
Scripture Writing – John 15: 11-4
We God did it! We packed 350 shoeboxes this morning. Other boxes have already been turned in. Lots of gifts and lots of necessities will be given to boys and girls. They will also be introduced to Jesus! What a wonderful ministry of Samaritan’s Purse! Thank you to all those who helped us this week finish this portion of our work.
Coming Soon – FBC, Kentwood will be a drop-off location for shoeboxes November 18-25th. If you pack shoeboxes and live in this area, we would be happy to get your box on to the next phase of the journey to boys and girls.
Let’s not “faint” now! (See verse at the top!)
Anna Lee
Wednesday
It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere.
Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.
~Deuteronomy 13:4 (NIV)~
Rev. John Fulda entered heart surgery knowing it might now be successful. He passed away just before 6 A.M. yesterday. He was known to many as a Church of Christ pastor and/or a chorus teacher at Amite High School. He was a positive influence in many lives. Arrangements have not been made yet because of many family members who will be traveling home for the services. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.
Scripture Writing for October 9 – Hebrews 13: 5-8
Thank-you for praying today.
Anna Lee
Friday
“Put your heart right, Job. Reach out to God . . .
Then face the world again, firm and courageous.
Then all your troubles will fade from your memory, like floods that are past and remembered no more.”
~Job 11:13, 15-16 GNT~
Please continue to pray for “Miss” Ruby Dillon. She is spending this night in the hospital and may come home tomorrow. Pray for her faithful husband and caregiver, Mr. “Cete” too.
Pray for the people of Texas who are flooding again. I cannot imagine what they are going through. I can pray for them.
Georgia Barnette Mission Offering for Louisiana – Day 6 – “Renew Church in Baton Rouge” – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/#day6
Scripture Writing – September 20 – Psalm 30: 1-5
Project Day for Missions – Today – Painting the lids of “shoeboxes”
This is an easy project, but people are necessary! Boys, girls, men, and women from 6 to 106. No talent necessary! Just be available in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood tomorrow morning at 9:00. We’ll have another painting day soon. We’ll also have to work on folding boxes and applying labels. I look forward to the joy of working together. (Our packing party will be the last Saturday of October.)
I received a message that three members of one family will be there. How many from your family will help?
Update on shoeboxes:
I’ve been counting items and grouping them for our packing party. I think “excited” is a good word to describe how I feel about sending “shoeboxes” again this year. Each box costs nine dollars to ship. Your support in providing postage will be appreciated. Mark your envelope “Shoebox Postage”.
Thank-you for believing in praying and doing just that!
Anna Lee
