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Friday

“Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones.” 

~Luke 16:10 GNT~

 

 

Please keep these three in your prayers.

  • Maddie’s Miracles (written yesterday)

Maddie will have a fine needle biopsy in the morning on a lymph node in her neck that has been there for a while. Doctor was waiting to see if it would go back to normal size and it hasn’t so they are going to check it out. She has the best doctors who truly care about catching any and everything that goes on with her. Prayers are appreciated and we know that God has her in the palm of HIs hand. God is good ALL the time. We should have results next week. Thank you prayer warriors!

 

 

 

  • Ben Smith (written yesterday)

I have been discharged from the hospital. Dropped my prescriptions off at the pharmacy. Tomorrow morning we will be headed home. Thanks everyone for the prayers and nice words of encouragement. Thanks to my wife Nikki Smith, my mother in law Patsy Lea and my mom Elaine Hue Smith for making the 20hr drive to be with me during my surgery. It meant the world to me. I can’t forget all the great friends that are up hear with me for helping out and checking on me.

 

 

 

  • Carol Bennett Sealey has improved, but still has more improvement ahead.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 13 – I Peter 1:3-9

 

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

 

Monday

  • Fall Food Round-Up
  • WMU at Hillsdale at 10 A.M.

 

 

 

Contact me through this site if you wish to add something to TPL.

Thanks, Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you pray for those listed today, I encourage you to add the names of others who are not listed here.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday – Another Obituary

Gaylon Earl Cutrer

October 11, 1938 – September 11, 2019

Mr. Gaylon Earl Cutrer, 80, of Kentwood, MS, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his residence.  He was born on October 11, 1938, in Kentwood, LA, to Marshall T. and Ruth McGregor Cutrer. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood; served his country in the US Army; worked for many years as the owner of Cutrer’s Slaughter House; was a school bus driver for Tangipahoa Parish School System for 25 years; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and primitive survival skills, finding arrow heads, and spending time with his family. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Grady Cutrer (Sr.), Percy Cutrer, Amos Cutrer, Douglas Cutrer and Frank Cutrer; and infant brother, Raymond L. Cutrer.

Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Myers Cutrer; sons, Ernest Earl “Joe” Cutrer (Lisa), Raymond Reid Cutrer (Brandy), and Kevin Kyle Cutrer (Cris); daughter, Sareptha Ellen “Cissy” Cutrer; grandchildren, Shane Joseph Cutrer (Shelby), Rafe Galen Cutrer, Remi Kathryne Cutrer, Reese Nicole Cutrer, Kevin Patrick Pinell, Lindsay Nicole Pinell, and Christopher Andrew Pinell; great-grandchildren, Kevon Pinell and Kaleb Pinell; nephews, Donald Ray Cutrer, Grady Cutrer, Jr. (Cheri), and Marshall Cutrer (Georgette); niece, Debbie Cutrer (Ricky); and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Kentwood in Kentwood, LA, from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:30 AM with burial to follow in the Spring Creek Cemetery. Rev. Darryl Miller and Rev. Bill Boulton will be officiating the services with Catchings-Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers are Grady Cutrer Jr., Marshall Cutrer, Shane Cutrer, Christopher Pinell, Russ Tolar, and Tom Tolar. Honorary pallbearer is Rafe Galen Cutrer.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Tammany Parish Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Cutrer’s name may be made to FBC of Kentwood Building Fund or the charity of your choice.

To share condolences please visit www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

Note: Because of the services for Mr. Gaylon Saturday, we will NOT be painting Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in the fellowship hall of FBC Saturday.  We will reschedule.

Saturday Addition

Hollis Ann Davis Hayden

Hollis Ann Hayden  passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 82.  She was born on Sunday, October 25, 1936 in Louisiana to the late Mollie Hyde and the late James Davis.  She was a resident of Amite, Louisiana.

Hollie is survived by her son, Robin Lynn Hayden; grandson, Adam Hayden; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Hollie was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Ernest Hayden; grandson, Aaron Hollis Hayden; brothers, Ernest Davis, Jr. and Berry Davis; and sisters, Greta Day and Maxcy Mcnabb.

Services for Hollie were private.

Friday

“We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” 

~Romans 8:28 NLT~

 

 

 

Our friend, Ira Cleveland, hasdan angiogram and got one stent yesterday at St. Tammany Hospital.  Pray he continues to improve.

 

 

 

Another friend, Glenda Harrell, had a procedure on her foot.  She is at home and will hopefully continue to improve there.  Pray for Glenda as she is homebound a little longer.

 

 

 

Pray for the family of Lou Miller’s nephew who died in Mississippi.  Services will be Saturday in Yazoo City.  Also, Deanna’s dad had his foot and lower leg removed yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery for him.

 

 

 

Mary Edwards McGehee

October 26, 1929 – September 05, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Good Samaritan Living Center in Franklinton, LA. She was born October 26, 1929 in Wilmer, LA and was 90 years of age. She is survived by daughter, Marilyn Blackwell and husband, Ed; son, Marvin McGehee and wife, Kathy; 4 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; 3 great- great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Thurland McGehee; 2 brothers, Lewis Edwards and William “Dee” Edwards; 1 sister, Sally Edwards White; parents, Charles and Mittie Edwards. Graveside Services will be held at East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 2:00PM Saturday, September 7, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Ernest Graham. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

I will be sharing another obituary later this morning when it is available.  Check back, please.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 6 – Isaiah 55: 8-12

 

 

 

Continue to pray for the people of the Bahamas as they seek to continue living in their country that was hit so hard by Hurricane Dorina.  Pray for the families of the 30 who were killed in the Bahamas and for the families of other who have not been located.  Pray for the about 70,000 others who need help.  Pray for the individual and groups who are seeking to help in a very needy country.  Pray for the east coast of our country as Doria continues to cause damage.

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday – God’s Day!

   This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

~Psalm 118:24 (ESV)~

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Melinda Russell and others who have had procedures/surgeries.  I mention her name in particular because she is out of our country and undergoing medical treatment.  Also, please pray for those who will have procedures/surgeries in the coming week.

 

 

 

 

The Fall Food Roundup for the LA Baptist Children’s Home is only four weeks away.  Be sure to get your items to the church for the September 16th pickup.  Some of the items they need are:

  • Bottled water
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher detergent
  • Canned fruit
  • Paper towels
  • Sugar

 

 

 

I’m looking forward to peeking in bags today at church to see what you have brought for Operation Christmas Child.  David and I are always excited to prepare shoeboxes so children will receive some small gifts and an opportunity for them to “meet” Jesus.

  • The Greatest Journey discipleship course is offered to show children how to know Christ and share Him with others.
  • Children lead their families to faith in Christ and new churches are born.

 

 

Please continue to pray for the family of Douglas Glass, a Zachary fireman from Osyka who was killed on his way to work Friday morning.    I will post an obituary when it is available.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 17  & 18

  • I Corinthians 13:12
  • James 1:27

 

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17~

 

 

 

 

John Miller, think of the Hitching Post and The Cafe, will be having hip surgery Tuesday morning in Baton Rouge.  Let’s pray for him and his family.  Pray for him as he trust God to provide a temporary home so John doesn’t have to climb the stairs at The Cafe.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing  – August 16 –  James 1: 2-4

 

 

Thanks to those who have offered items or money for shoebox items!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Adrian Lovett Phillips

June 22, 1943 – August 11, 2019

Adrian Lovett Phillips

Adrian Lovett Phillips, Sr., 76 of Pine Ridge passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg.

He was born June 22, 1943 in Pine Ridge.  He was the son of Clyde Lea Phillips and Sudie Rimes Phillips.

Mr. Phillips was a longtime member of Pine Ridge Methodist Church.  He was a retired Boilermaker with Local 582 in Baton Rouge. He was an excellent mechanic and welder. His favorite pastime was fishing, especially with his grandchildren and he also loved hunting.  Mr. Phillips proudly served in the Merchant Marines.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cheryl Lynn Phillips; one grandson, Rodney Strickland and a brother, Clyde “Dutch” Phillips.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lauree Phillips of Pine Ridge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Adrian “Phil” Phillips, Jr. and Shona and Ivy “Shorty” Williams and Annette of Pine Ridge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mona “Dee Dee” Tantillo and Jory of Albany, LA and Verda Strickland and Ronnie of Kentwood; one brother and his wife, Dennis and Cindy Phillips of Pumpkin Center, LA; four sisters and their husbands, Kathy and Bruce Harrell and Ginger and Tommy Travis of Kentwood, Marsha and Rick Vogler of Pensacola and Janet and Jimmy Myer of Hammond; his former wife and mother of their children, Joan Martin of Albany, LA seven grandsons, Tyler Travis, Hunter Phillips, Jerod Phillips, Jake Phillips, Colton Strickland, Sawyer Tantillo and Austin Williams; three granddaughters, Kristan Travis, Jordyn Tantillo and Delaney Phillips; thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Visitation is Tuesday at Pine Ridge Methodist Church, 3893 LA-440, Kentwood, LA 70444 from 5PM until 9PM and Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 8AM until services at 10AM with Michael Townsend officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Travis, Hunter Phillips, Jerod Phillips, Jake Phillips, Colton Strickland, and Sawyer Tantillo.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Allen, W. D. Newcomb, Kenny Bush, Sonny Travis, and Ronnie Hammons.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Pine Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 3893 LA-440, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Tuesday

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)~

 

 

 

From Frances Gay –

Lisa Carrier, who lives in Amite, is in Houston for appointment at M.D. Anderson concerning a mass found in her ovary. She would be appreciative of prayers on her behalf and all concerned. Lisa works at North Oaks in the lab. She has been a friend of my family for many years. Please add her to the prayer list. Thank you

Lisa is one of my former students.  I have enjoyed seeing her and her siblings several times in recent years.  Let’s keep Lisa in our prayers.

 

 

 

Morria Reynolds, father of Deanna Reynolds, will have a leg amputated on 9/4/19.  Your prayers for him and his family will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

Caleb Estay is still waiting for a decision about the next medical step.  Pray for him and his family as well as the medical staff of Children’s Hospital.

 

 

 

Gaylon Cutrer continues to improve following his recent hospital stay.  He and his family would appreciate your prayers.

 

 

 

 

David’s blood level yesterday was 8.0, the highest it has been in two months.  We are thankful for his good report.

 

 

 

 

Florene Cureton Pate

December 11, 1928 – August 11, 2019

A resident of Fluker, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1928 in Brownsfield, TX and was 90 years of age. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was a member of Walter T. Ott #217 Order of  Eastern Star and retired from the Louisiana State Tourism Center in Kentwood. Florene was a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church where she was voted Mother of the Year. She is survived by  husband of 74 years, Robert Pate, Sr.; 4 children, Robbie Lynn Pate, Deborah Pate Ragan (Devon), Lisa Pate Ginn (Grant) and Robert Pate, Jr.; 7 grandchildren, Robert Bridges, Stephanie Novak (Tony), Heather Monoc (Marco), Jessica Westmoreland Stogner (Edward), Kristen Bonds (fiancé, Josh Barnhill), Brandon Kuyrkendall (Zandrea) and Curtis Ginn; 9 great- grandchildren, Madison Bridges, Hadley Doin, Loic Doin, Silas Novak, Arden Novak, Berend Kuyrkendall, Emma Monoc, Leona Kuyrkendall and Eleonor Rose Stogner; twin sister, Lorene Windham. Preceded in death by her 2 daughters, Sarita Pate and Rebecca Pate Bonds; parents, Robert and Rosa Cureton; 2 brothers, Robert and Gene; 3 sisters, Hazel, Doris and Joyce. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

I saw Mr. Robert Pate a week ago today as I was buying gas for David’s trip to Baton Rouge a week ago today.   We had a sweet visit. He asked us to pray for his wife.  Now, we need to pray for Mr. Robert and other family members.

 

 

 

Adrian Phillips

Arrangements for Adrian Phillips Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 8-10 at Pine Ridge Methodist Church in Kentwood, LA.

 

 

 

 

Build an OCC “Shoebox” online!’

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 13 – Isaiah 33:2

 

 

 

Keep the prayers coming.  Your prayers make a big difference in many lives.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.” 

~Ephesians 2:10 TLB~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 11th – Psalm 119:28

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

 

 

 

Shopping for Operation Christmas Child 

“My favorite items in my shoebox were school supplies. They were really important to me because it meant I could go to school.”–Luis, Panama

This is just one statement that reminds me how important packing “shoeboxes” really is!

 

 

 

Take your shoebox gift to a local drop-off location during National Collection Week.  Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations across the country will collect shoebox giving November 18-25. 2019.  FBC, Kentwood will again serve as a collection site for those of you who wish to bring your boxes to us.  We will be glad to ship them on for you.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for teachers, students, and staff as schools have recently started or will do so in the near future.  Pray for Christians to “let their light shine” for others to see!

 

 

 

I hope you have chosen to attend church today if you are able to do so.  If not, many of our local churches broadcast live each week.  “Kentwood First Baptist Church” goes live on Facebook at 10:30 each Sunday.

Anna Lee