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Sunday

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

~Romans 8:28 NIV~

 

Be aware of the time change this morning.

Pray for Jimmy and Linda B. Williams.  Jimmy was admitted to Lakeview Hospital with congestive heart failure and respiratory problems.

Read the Bible

  • Deus. 5-6
  • Prov. 30
  • Luke 13

 

Be aware and attentive to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people.

Pray for this, the Lord’s Day, to be just that in the lives of people worldwide.  Pray for pastors to be inspired and people to be receptive.  May lives be changed as hearts turn to God this very day.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Don Yarborough called to give us a “head’s up” that Mr. Phillip Harrell was being moved from Greensburg to North Oaks.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Bubba Roberts called to say he and Kaye saw two church members in Covington and were leaving the hospital at that time.

  • Glen Magee was in good spirits, but will be a few more days before he comes home.
  • Tom Brister was taken to North Oaks last night and then on to Covington where he is presently having surgery for a brain bleed.  Please pray for all those involved in the procedure and for those waiting.

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst called to ask me to let everyone know Inspiration Park, just west of Kentwood on highway 38, will be having the annual sunrise service at 7 A.M. Easter morning.  Rev. Gibby McMillan will share the message.  There is a group singing, but I’m sorry to say I forgot their name.  Go that morning and find out for yourself.  Everyone is invited, and even encouraged, to attend.  You will be dismissed in time to get to the service in your own church.

 

Wednesday Addition

Ken Roberts‘ heart replacement surgery went well.  It started about 4 A.M. and just finished.  The family said Ken looks well.  Keep praying for the whole family.

 
The Lacie Randall who died in an automobile acccident is from a family we have know for many generations.  Please pray for them.  Lacie’s wake will be Friday night and celebration of life will be Saturday at McKneely’s in Hammond.

Lacie’s obituary is not available yet, but in looking for it, I found the obituary for the SLU faculty member/teacher I worked for while a student at SLU.  She was a great teacher and a wonderful person!

 

 

Georgia Pierson Russell

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future.” — Proverbs 31:25

Georgia Pierson Russell was born on November 5, 1929, to Judge Allen B. Pierson, Sr., and Mary Dean Smith Pierson of Ponchatoula and died at her home in Hammond on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was a model of grace and elegance in all that she did.  Her family, her work, and her walk with Christ reflected her quiet resolve, dignity, and strength of character.

Mrs. Russell received her Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, and later earned a Master of Science from Louisiana State University. She enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an instructor in the Department of Home Economics (Family and Consumer Science) at Southeastern teaching Fashion Merchandising, Tailoring, and Interior Design after having taught at Ponchatoula High School. Mrs. Russell’s strong belief in education was evident in the number of individuals she encouraged and mentored.

First Presbyterian Church in Hammond was her church home, and she served as a key contributor to the interior beautification of the Presbytere. Mrs. Russell was also well-known for her skills as a couture seamstress, and she took great pride in her longtime association with the Round Table of Hammond, of which she was one of twelve members.

Mrs. Russell is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Marsha Christopher and husband Sam of Irving, Texas, and Mrs. Nan Horton of Ponchatoula; grandchildren Laura Christopher Orgeron and husband Brian, Kyle Russell Clements and fiancée Diana Ivanov, Sarah Grace Russell, and Abigail Hope Russell; great-grandchildren Alyssa Russell and Brayden Orgeron; brother Allen B. Pierson, Jr., and wife Juanita; sister Elizabeth Pierson Riggs and husband Paul; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and former daughter-in-law, Amy Russell of Ponchatoula.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Dr. Walter L. Russell, Sr.; her son, Walter L. Russell, Jr.; her daughter, Mary Belle Russell; her father, Judge Allen B. Pierson, Sr.; her mother, Mary Dean Smith Pierson; her “second mother” Marguerite Powell Pierson; and sisters Mary Lou Pierson Scott and Nan Pierson Simmons.

The family of Mrs. Russell wishes to extend their appreciation to her caregiver, Ella R.Milton, for the love and devotion that she showed to Mrs. Russell for the last several years. The family also extends appreciation to Antoinette Hart and Georgia’s caregivers for their devotion.

The family suggests donations to First Presbyterian Church or Southeastern Scholarship Fund for Dr. Walter L. Russell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm & Thursday, February 22, 2018, 9:00 am until the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church Hammond, 411 W. Charles St., Hammond, Louisiana 70401.

Interment will follow in Ponchatoula Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

 

 

I’m sure you have heard Rev. Billy Graham passed away this morning.  I just heard there will be a private burial.  Wow, what a life he live as he helped so many learn about God’s love and plan of salvation.  Can you visualize him walking to the microphone and saying “For God so loved the world….”?

Monday Additions

Mr. I. W. Simmons is not feeling well.  Please add him to your prayer list if he is not already there.

 

Arthur Warren “A.W.” Reed

November 03, 1934 – February 17, 2018
A.W. Reed passed away on February 17, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge at the age of 83. Born and Raised in Bastrop, Louisiana, he attended Bastrop High School and graduated from LA Tech with a B.S. in Forestry. With his degree he became a certified forester in Louisiana and Mississippi for almost 50 years and was a member of the Louisiana Forestry Association, along with the Tangipahoa Parish and St. Helena Parish Forestry Associations. Along with this he owned and operated a retail business in Kentwood for 10 years, was an active member in the Kentwood United Methodist Church, a member of the Kentwood Rotary Club, and the Louisiana Athletic Foundation. He had a passion for outdoors and sports, most importantly baseball. Many know him of coaching little league baseball for many years. Passionate about his career, he began by buying and selling timber. In the later years, he cared and managed timberlands for numerous families in the state of Louisiana. He leaves behind wife of 46 years, Sandy McGehee Reed; son, John Brent Reed and wife, Tara; daughter, Cynthia Reed Miller; and son, Ken Roberts  and wife, Kasey. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Blair Easley Widas and husband, Clay, Michael Preston Roberts, Reed Nelson Miller, Darby Blanche Miller, Halle Jane Roberts, Tess Elizabeth Miller, Regan Layne Reed, and Kassidy Warrick.  He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Foglesong Reed Sr. and mother, Rose Mizell Reed along with his children: daughter, Melissa Reed Easley, son, Gregory Winter Reed, daughter, Lainey Carol Reed ,step-son,  Russell Preston Roberts; brother, Carl Foglesong Reed, Jr. and sister, Dorthey Reed Hodge. Visitation at Kentwood United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Bryan Spears, Earl Peek, Earl Walls, Van Easley, Preston Roberts, and Reed Miller. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carlton Faller, Ray Ydarraga, Bob Stollenwerck, Bruce Harrell, Jamie Spears, and Phil Connerly. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Mary Beth Magee

February 14, 1942 – February 17, 2018

Mary Beth Magee, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born February 14, 1942 in Garner, TX and was 76 years of age. She is survived by her son, Rick Baker and wife, Richie; daughter, Ronda Bales and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Addy Baker, Anthony DiPalma, Travis DiPalma, Conner Bales, Chantel Babin and husband, Jacob; great grandchildren, Dryston and Bethani DiPalma, and one on the way, Jake Babin; 2 foster children, Joshua and Kristen Baker; sister, Margaret Hosman; brother, James Threatt and wife, Bernice; and 10 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Glen Magee; parents, James Arthur Threatt and Ina Odessa Threatt Voth; stepfather, John Voth; nieces, Barbara Threatt Pounds; and nephew, Jeff Baker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from  12 Noon until religious services at 2 PM Thursday, February 22, 2018. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. Interment Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tuesday Addition

Ora Lee Wilson just called to ask for prayers for her niece (and Betty Simpson’s niece) who in hospitalized in Baton Rouge today.  Dee Dee Booty Matthews was almost home from work yesterday when her vehicle was hit head-on.  Dee Dee has had some surgery, but needs much more.  She it is in very critical condition at this time.  Ora Lee asks for prayers for Dee Dee and the rest of the family.

Monday Addition

Dorothy Travis Hughes

January 28, 1930 – February 04, 2018

Dorothy Travis Hughes, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born January 28, 1930 in St. Helena Parish and was 88 years of age. She was married to her late husband, Elmer Eugene Hughes of St. Helena Parish. They operated a dairy farm for many years. She is survived by her three children, Mona Pittman and husband, William, Richard Hughes and wife, Carmen, and Gale Hughes; three grandchildren, Erin Hughes Milton and husband, Justin, Steven W. Pittman and wife, Amber, and Faith Hughes; one step grandchild, Kyle Pierce; two great grandchildren, Chloe Ripp and Luke Milton; step grandchildren, Blaine, Brady, Emma and Court Milton; and numerous nieces and nephews all of which were very special. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eugene Hughes; parents, Walter William Travis and Nettie McMillan Travis; six brothers, Lee, Winfred, E.D., Alton, Lige and Billy Travis and three sisters, Marie Blades, Ethel Travis and Rose Travis. She was the youngest of her siblings. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 12 PM until religious services at 3 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Dorothy G. Eggers

June 13, 1936 – January 31, 2018

A resident of Roseland, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born June 13, 1936 in Mt. Union, PA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Sweet and husband, Duane; son, Ronald Eyer; son, Billy Eyer; daughter, Lesa Allen and husband Donald Ray; 17 grandchildren; and  29 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Anna Treaster; daughter, Patricia Lynn King; grandchildren, Danielle and Billie Jo Eyer; 1 brother and 6 sisters. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Jack Barker. Interment Allen Cemetery, Easleyville. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Vernon Dempsey McMorris

January 23, 1926 – February 04, 2018

Vernon Dempsey McMorris, a long time resident of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was born January 23, 1926 in Livingston and was 92 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg where he served as a deacon from 1961until 2008, Deacon Ameritus. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II in the Pacific Fleet. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration. He served on the Zachary Taylor Parkway Commission. He was a father and grandfather figure to many. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eusebia Stewart McMorris; sons, Lindsey McMorris and wife, Lynn Lea, and Stanley McMorris and wife, Beth Slay; granddaughters, Lori Boeneke and husband, Keith, Leah McMorris, and Jennifer Cuevas and husband, Eugene; grandsons,  Lane McMorris, Stuart McMorris and wife, Nicole, and Zachary McMorris and wife, Heather; great granddaughters, Karlyn McMorris, Julianna McMorris, Olivia Cuevas, Lauren McMorris, Julia Cuevas, Katelyn McMorris, and Asher McMorris; great grandsons, Landon Boeneke, Dalton McMorris, Kade Boeneke, Austin McMorris, and Isaac Cuevas; brother, Herbert McMorris and wife, Doris Lee; brother in law, Marvin Henderson; sister in law, Georgia McMorris; and numerous nieces and nephews.   Preceded  in death by his father and mother, Alex Baxter and Sarah Watts McMorris; stepmother, Irene McMorris; and his siblings, Merlyn McMorris, Etruie Rushing, Gilbert McMorris, Maythel Harrell, Elbert McMorris, Darvin McMorris, Audrey Henderson, and Sharon McMorris. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg, from 6 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, and from 9  until religious services at 11 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Tommy Smith. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Greensburg, P.O. Box 37, Greensburg, LA 70441 or to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

~Romans 8:31~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She will be seeing a doctor today about her toe problem to make an important decision.

 

 

Eric Lee is at a hospital in Texas concerning a recently diagnosed problem.  Please pray for him and his family.

 

 

David and I saw Mr. and Mrs. I.W. Simmons Sunday.  He is now hospitalized because of a breathing problem.  Pray for him and his family.

 

 

Two young children whose father was a pastor at New Zion have scarlet fever.  Pray for both the parents and children.

 

 

William “Little Bill” Ersin Geismer

September 19, 1966 – January 05, 2018

William Ersin “Little Bill” Geismer, 51, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans on January 5, 2018. He was a resident of Kentwood and a native of Istanbul, Turkey. He is survived by his wife, Paige Brown Geismer; 5 children, Kacie LaFleur, Colby Geismer and wife, Megan, Thomas Geismer, Randi Geismer and Kason Geismer; step daughter, Kaila Lester; mother, Turkan Geismer; father in law  and mother in law, Bill and Eugenia Brown; sister, Barbara Sonnier and husband, Jason; sister in law, Danielle Brown; brother in law, Hunter Brown and wife, Mindy; 5 grandsons, Kaleb, Connor and Karson Guerra and Gage and Logan Geismer; niece, E’stelle McKinney; and nephew, Oscar Sipes. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Katie Lee Geismer; father, William Henry Geismer; and his grandparents, Oscar Henry Geismer and Elizabeth Black. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood,  from 11 AM until Memorial Service at 2 PM, on Saturday, February 3, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 25-26
  • Psalm 14
  • Matthew 23

 

Children’s Missions Day

  • F.B.C., Kentwood
  • 9 A.M. – Noon
  • Ages K – 5th Grade

 

 

Five Consistent Sources of Discouragement for Pastors – Rainer Report #1 and other recent posts

http://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)~

(This is not the King James Version I learned as a child, but the message is the same.)

 

 

Cheryl Dillion had a setback Sunday, but is now back on the road to recovery from retina surgery.  Pray for continued good progress.

 

 

Velta Morris shared that her last medical check-up was good.  Let’s all continue to pray for good reports for her.  She and her family are so thankful for the blessing of another good report.

 

 

 

Morris W. Strickland

March 11, 1939 – January 28, 2018
A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital in Hammond. He was born March 11, 1939 in Hazlehurst, MS and was 78 years of age. He was a member of Pipeliners Local Union #798. He is survived by 3 daughters, Debbie Stewart (Denis Bertinetti), Kentwood, Tammy Shaffett (George Butler), Kentwood, and Kim Hayden (Danny), Amite; 6 grandchildren, David Stewart, Jr., Dustan Stewart, Dakota Shaffett, Coltin Shaffett, Gavin Graham, and Cara Graham; 7 great-grandchildren, Jaron Stewart, Haylee Stewart, Christina Cox, Adison Stewart, Kamdon Stewart, Isabella Shaffett, and Chloe Ann Shaffett. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Strickland; parents, Walter and Carrie Strickland; 7 brothers and sisters, Austan Strickland, Alma Wiltshire, Katie Dickerson, Edna Upton, Bernice Sanders, Betty Cataldo, and J. W. Strickland. Visitation at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Jordan. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 21-22
  • Psalm 13
  • Matthew 25

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

FBC, Kentwood – https://fbckentwood.org/

 

 

May you find ways to bless others today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

“When you get serious about finding me

and want it more than anything else,

I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.”

~Jeremiah 29:13 The Message~

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon as she prepares for knee surgery on the 19th.

 

 

Continue to pray for all our friends in nursing homes.

 

 

There have been many deaths in our community.  Pray for each family.

 

Gene “Webster” Smith

January 20, 1938 – January 28, 2018

Gene “Webster” Smith, 80, a longtime resident of Amite, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28th, 2018 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Gene was a lifelong John Deere enthusiast and avid coin collector. He always had a kind word and piece of candy for all he encountered. Having a true servant’s heart, Gene always went out of his way to help those in need. He spent nearly 37 years cherishing “Sue, his sweet wife.” Gene loved and admired his wife, Susie, and always told anyone who listened that he married the world’s greatest woman. Gene spent his life baling hay, cutting silage, and clearing fields for farmers across several parishes and counties. He was always content when on his tractor surrounded by acres of land. Gene adored his children and grandchildren. He always spent time with each of them, teaching them the value of hard work and a loving family. Gene spread love and joy to all he came in contact with. A treasured husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend; he will be greatly missed by many. Gene was survived by his wife, Susie Smith, of Amite; son Gene Allen Smith and Tina of Burleson, TX; daughter Darlene Tolbert and Clyde of Loranger, LA; son Jake Reeves of Franklinton, LA; brother Mike Smith and Catherine of Natchez, MS; grandchildren Hannah Primes and Jerry, Nora Reeves, and Jacob Reeves, all of Franklinton, LA; and also numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Sylvia Smith of Natchez, MS; brothers James Smith, Wayne Smith, Kenny Smith, all of Natchez, and brother Carson “Buddy” Smith of Vidalia, LA. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA from 9:00AM until funeral services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Mason Miley. Interment will be held at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to AmeraCare Hospice, Dr. Richard Bridges, and Nurse Practitioner Ryan Seals. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as Alpha and Omega
  • Catch up on reading Scriptures if you are not up-to-date.

 

 

God’s Word teaches us!

Anna Lee