Prayer Focus for Today

As the presidential election nears and as some people are voting early, pray for voters to make wise choices for the sake of our country in the coming year and in years to come.

Thank God for Recent Improvement

• Robert Wilson
• Kenneth Birch

Pray for These People Today

• Gary Varnado – At home
• Nathan Daniels – Back issues
• Yvonne Birch – Upcoming procedures

Pray for These Local Families with Recent Deaths

• Shaw
• Dillon
• Creel
• Conerly
• Travis

Obituary

Robert Michael Whitlock, Jr.

March 11, 1992 – October 26, 2024

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1992 in Marrero, LA and was 32 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Arizona Grice Whitlock; daughter, Ila Evelyn Whitlock; son, Robert Michael Whitlock, III; parents, Bonnie Hebert Whitlock and Robert Michael Whitlock, Sr; brother, Travis Keith Whitlock; father-in-law, Carl Grice and wife, Stephanie; mother-in-law, Allison Keating and husband, Timothy; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a niece, Maxine Howell; and his grandparents.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 30
• Jeremiah 34:12-36:26
• Psalm 119:78-81
• Proverbs 26:1-3
• II Timothy 2:1-21

Operation Christmas Child

As we begin to think of Drop Off Week I would like to remind all the churches of another opportunity to contribute. It’s easy and also helpful.

After you pack your boxes, you will almost always have some items left over. One option is to bring your “leftovers” to the drop off location to be sent on as FILLER. In Kentwood, we usually put all our like items in a bag. Then the bags go into a generic cardboard box with a paper label which we have that says “FILLER”. You can bring your leftovers in bags to be added to boses at our church OR you can bring them already boxed up. We will add the signs. We will send all the filler boxes when we send the other boxes.

The FILLER items are used at the processing center to add to shoeboxes that are not filled sufficiently or that have to have an item, such as a liquid, removed. This is another opportunity to help and a rather easy and helpful opportunity.

The dates and times for collection at FBC, Kentwood will be:

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

504 5th St Kentwood, LA 70444

Mon, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 20: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 22: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 23: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 24: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 25: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

I hope this information was helpful to you.

Remember, each shoebox impacts an average of 8 people to learn about and learn to love and accept Jesus. Multipley you count of boxes by 8 and be thankful for the impact you are making on others with each shoebox. What a blessing her and wherever the boxes are distributed.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s prayer God gives us the opportunity to help others and we quickly reach out and take the opportunity. It might be paying for a meal, giving a ride, sending money for disaster relief, picking up mail or the daily newspaper, changing a light bulb, or some of many things we can do for others. Let’s pray for the opportunity and snatch up the opportunities in front of us to help someone today.

Have you invited someone to your church or Sunday School class lately? That is also a good opportunity we can take advantage of today.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 29
• Jeremiah 32:26-34:11
• Psalm 119:73-77
• Proverbs 25:27-28
• II Timothy 1:1-18

Baptist Press

A personal report of a disaster relief worker in North Carolina –

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/helene-flooding-has-left-nc-farmland-devastated-former-dr-volunteer/

You can support the disaster relief teams by giving at your church and specifying Louisiana Baptist Relief Funds.

Obituaries

Robert Michael Whitlock, Jr.

March 11, 1992 – October 26, 2024

.A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1992 in Marrero, LA and was 32 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Arizona Grice Whitlock; daughter, Ila Evelyn Whitlock; son, Robert Michael Whitlock, III; parents, Bonnie Hebert Whitlock and Robert Michael Whitlock, Sr; brother, Travis Keith Whitlock; father-in-law, Carl Grice and wife, Stephanie; mother-in-law, Allison Keating and husband, Timothy; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a niece, Maxine Howell; and his grandparents.

Carol Jean Conerly

Carol Jean has been sick a few days and passed away yesterday afternoon in Jackson, MS. Her obituary is not published yet. Please be in prayer for her family and friends. Thank God for her life, love of her family, and many friendships, especially those she had as she served the Lord at FBC, Kentwood. I will always remember how she faithfully addressed “newcomers” to church and invited them to join a Sunday School class and the laugher she shared in everyday life.

Thanks for checking my post today. I appreciate you. Be blessed and be a blessing.

Anna Lee

“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.”

— Proverbs 17:1 —

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s thank God for the many people who attended the Fall Fest at FBC,Kentwood last night. What a blessing to see all the children and families who were there to have a good time, visit with others, and to enjoy eating all the variety of foods available. I think everyone there enjoyed the evening.

As we thank good for all who decorated a car trunk, served a special treat, painted faces, who brought their families, who spent time visiting with each other, had a good time petting the animals, etc. Let’s also thank God for the many people who worked before, during, and after to make the night a success.

Thank God for a night designed to bring people together as the children had a good time at church. I enjoyed lots of watching and visiting with people I do not see very often. Until next year….

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 28
• Jeremiah 31:15-32:25
• Psalm 119:69-72
• Proverbs 25:25-26
• I Timothy 6:1-21

Obituary

Dianne Brown Creel

 Visitation will be Monday, October 28 at Chesbrough Baptist Church beginning at 9:00AM with religious services beginning at 12:00PM. Services will be conducted by Bro. Don McDaniel and Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment will follow services at Russelltown Cemetery.

Let’s say special prayers for the Dwaine and Jana C. Creel family today and in the coming days.

Prayers Appreciated

Gary Varnado and his family

Fall has arrived.

I know we all are thankful for the cooler weather. God had a plan for it many, many years ago. It seems to be a refreshing change after the summer season. There is beauty in the color of the leaves and in watching leaves fall and blow in the wind. Fall can be enjoyed here, even without a trip to the mountains.

Thanks for reading today.

Your faithfulness in reading is greatly appreciated.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus for the Day

Today, use your personal prayer list to pray for those who are healing from recent illnesses. Also, pray for those who have lost loved ones in recent days.

Today, let’s pray for the many families dealing with sickness and death.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 27
• Jeremiah 29:15-31:14
• Psalm 119:65-68
• Proverbs 25:23-24
• I Timothy 5:1-25

The Lord’s Day

I hope you have a good day of studying God’s Word and being with many people who are eager to learn from the lesson and messages He has for us today. The adult lesson is from Acts 18.

Women and Girls on Mission

Baked goods were delivered to twenty-two people yesterday. I know they will enjoy eating the treats. I feel like the women and girls who made the effort and spent their Saturday morning visiting others benefited the most. I’m thankful for all who participated, especially for Mindy Ballard as she drove the church van. What a blessing to hear everyone sing “Jesus Loves Me” and. in one case, to sing for us. Our visits were short, but so rewarding to us.

Fall Fest

• 5:00-7:00 this afternoon at FBC,Kentwood
• Includes treats, supper, Trunk or Treat, etc.
• Everyone, of all ages, is invited to attend.

It is the Lord’s Day. Honor Him in all you do.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Please use your personal prayer list as a guide in praying. I know God has answered many prayers for our community. We have much to be thankful for. Keep on praying.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 26
• Jeremiah 27:1-19:14
• Psalm 119:61-64
• Proverbs 25:21-22
• I Timothy 2:8-4:16

Women and Girls on Mission

There’s going to be a lot of excitement in the air as the Women and Girls on Mission have their first big mission project today after only two meetings. I hope you get to talk with someone who participates to get their viewpoint of reaching out to others. I also hope you consider joining us during November.

Hymn of the Day

We need to always remember to “Let Others See Jesus in You”. When we fail, we need to pick ourselves up and do better the next day.

The Lord’s Day

Today is the day to make preparations for tomorrow. The lesson focus tomorrow will be on the time period of Paul’s Third Missionary Journey found in Acts 18.

Fall Fest

This annual event will be Sunday afternoon (5-7 P..M.) at FBC, Kentwood. We will also have Trunk or Treat during this time.

Have a great day.

When we don’t, it is usually our own fault.
Anna Lee

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

—Hebrews 10:25

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, I ask you to pray for those who do not attend church to be convicted to attend. May they soon find their church home. Jesus would love to live in their heart, but He must be invited in.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 25
• Jeremiah 25:1-26:24
• Psalm 119:57-60
• Proverbs 25:18-20
• I Timothy 2:1-3:7

Obituary

Dianne Brown Creel

December 3, 1946 – October 23, 2024

Evelyn Dianne Brown Creel, went to meet her Lord on October 23, 2024. Born on December 3, 1946, she lived a life of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends. Dianne passed away in North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always ready with open arms, a listening ear, and a very loud opinion. She cherished her role as “Nanny,” a title that brought her immense joy and defined her loving relationship with not only her grandchildren, but with so many others. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, like cooking pancakes for her grandkids, always ready with a warm washcloth to wipe their hands. Whether it was a cup of coffee, a mason jar of sweet tea, or chats on the porch swing, her house was a place where everyone felt like family and you never left empty handed. She was a bus driver for Tangipahoa Parish School System for 20+ years and attended Chesbrough Baptist Church faithfully.

 Visitation will be Monday, October 28, at Chesbrough Baptist Church beginning at 9:00 A.M. and with religious services beginning at 12:00 P.M. Services will be conducted by Bro. Don McDaniel and Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment will follow services at Russelltown Cemetery.

 She is survived by her three children, Dwaine Creel and wife Jana, Randy Creel and wife Lyne, Kim Smith and husband Darren; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 siblings, Ronnie Brown, Connie Risen, and Debbie Brown; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Paul Creel; her parents, Edwin and Welma Brown; brother, Sidney Brown; sisters, Juanita Ballard and Vera Ridgedell.

 Pallbearers are Bubba Creel, Doug Creel, Zack Smith, Chris Brown, Roger Ballard, and Micah Little. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

https://wordpress.com/post/theprayerlink.com/43227

Georgia Barnette Offering

Too often when we think of missions around the world, we forget about missions here in Louisiana. That’s where the Georgia Barnette Offering comes in. You might want to read a little on this site to learn more about the offering.

Home

Countdown to the Women and Girls on Mission Project – 1 Day!

Excitement is in the air. Meet at the Lighthouse at 9:00 in the morning.

I’m so glad you are here this morning. Pass God’s love on to others today in a way that works best for you.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Prayers often lead to action. Our prayers can lead us to action today. Let’s think of others about us who may need someone to drive them to the doctor, sit with a relative, shop for groceries, pick up medicine, etc. Step up and volunteer to help as needed. Some people may appreciate someone to read the Bible or a Sunday School lesson to them. Some just need to a friend to sit and visit. Think about the needs around you and step up

Prayer Needs

Kenneth and Yvonne Birch

Bro. Joe and Barbara Baugh

Bobby and Betty Simpson

Andy and Betty Taylor

Bryan and Rita Tate

Obituary

Diane Creel, Dwayne Creel’s mother, passed away yesterday morning.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 24
• Jeremiah 23:1-24:10
• Psalm 119:53-56
• Proverbs 23:16-17
• I Timothy 1:1-20

Women and Girls on Mission

We will be packaging and delivering our baked goods throughout our town and surrounding area in the morning. Meet at the Lighthouse at 9:00 to package our goodies for delivery. I know there is much excitement. Let’s share some baked goods, God’s love, and our love. Let’s also set a good example for our girls. What a special day we’ll have tomorrow!

Until tomorrow….

Anna Lee

Thank God for those who are healthier and able to return to church. For example, Ruby Schwartz.

Thank God for those who serve as caregivers. For example, Naomi Tolar who has been helping her daughter-in-law, after surgery, in Florida.

Beth Brabham reports that the lab results for the procedure on one of her young grandsons, Clay Brabham, came out negative. Thank God with Beth and other family members.

Also, remember Beth’s mother, Mrs. Mildred Birch. She is at home and loves to have visitors.

Pray for many of the senior adults who have had or will soon have surgeries. Remember, a procedure that is minor to others will be major to us.

Pray for Mrs. Judy Liberto and Gail Brister who spend much of their week at home. Pray for their families as they serve as caregivers. Pray for others who are also mostly homebound.

Pray for Nathan Daniels and his family and friends. Pray doctors can help his back pain not be such a daily issue.

Pray for the family and the caregivers who have taken good care of Mr. “Cete” and others in our community.

Pray for my cousins. The two of them have health issues, one has been hospitalized and had many procedures and has a husband who need minute-by-minute care. The other one has taken on care for all three of them. She’s amazing.

Pray for those who are no longer able to drive and are dependent on others for transportation.

The list goes on and on….

Prayer Focus Today

Making a profession of faith is difficult for many people because of all the people who will see them. That doesn’t make it easy for some people. Today, let’s pray for many adults in our churches to be bold and brave so they can step-out in faith and gain the greatest gift possible – a heavenly home, an eternity with Jesus, and the best friend forever, Jesus. Let’s also pray for a good support system for each one so they can grow as a Christian in their church.

Read Your Bible Every Day

• October 23
• Jeremiah 20:7 – 22:30
• Psalm 119:49-52
• Proverbs 25:14-15
• II Thessalonians 2:13-3:18

Obituaries

Ernest Loyd “Cete” Dillon

March 21, 1926 – October 21, 2024

Ernest Loyd “Cete” Dillon was born in Kentwood, LA on March 21, 1926. After high school he entered LSU in Pre-vet studies. After one semester he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific during WWII. Upon his discharge, he returned to Kentwood and married the love of his life Ruby Hodges and they were married for 76 years prior to her death in October 2023. Ernest operated a dairy for 30 years and was a wildlife agent for 28 years, being awarded wildlife agent of the year during his service. He is survived by daughter, Jana K. Dillon; son, Iley F. Dillon, M.D. (Cheryl); granddaughter, Lauren Peacock Tackett (Brad); grandsons, Eric J. Dillon (Natalie), Jason Dillon, and C. Scott Dillon (Ginny); great-granddaughters, Anna Gail Dillon and Elizabeth Grace “Gracie” Dillon; great-grandsons, Christopher Troy Dillon, John Eric Dillon and Garrett Scott Dillon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Hodges Dillon; mother and father, Maggie and Iley Dillon; sister, Edna Allen and brother, I.B. Dillon. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Eric Dillon, Brad Tackett, Toby Miller, Chris Holland, Troy Dillon, Mike Moise, and John Eric Dillon. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Hilawa “Jenine” Duarte

September 27, 1942 – October 20, 2024

Hilawa “Jenine” Duarte died at 11:50a.m. on October 20, 2024 at her home in Roseland, LA. She was a native of Dallas, TX and a resident of Roseland, LA. She was 82 years old. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 11:00 a.m. until services at 12:00p.m. on October 26, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Matt Gassaway. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. Survived by children, David W. Mote, Roseland, Judy M. Varnado and her husband, Mark, Kentwood, Bridgette Duarte, Dallas, TX, and Jeffrey M. Duarte, Van Nuys, CA, 6 grandchildren, Sara, Marcus, Emily, Victoria, Alexander, and Madison, 2 great-grandchildren, Autumn and Bennett, and brother, R. Lynn Pierce. Preceded in death by her loving husband Marcus “Danny” Duarte, and parents Rio S. Pierce and Dorthy L. Pierce. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Cemetery fund.

Operation Christmas Child

Today, let’s pray for all the volunteers in our churches, the logistic people who get the boxes to the right destination, the neighborhood/village Christians who will work with/teach the children about Jesus, for children who will receive a box of wonderful items, and most importantly, the children and their families as they learn about Jesus.

On average eight people will be saved per shoebox. That means the boxes we ship this year will potentially be instrumental in 3,600+ people being saved! 3,600!!! That’s seems like a great return on our efforts.

Pray for the Women and Girls on Mission at FBC, Kentwood

We will have our first monthly mission trip Saturday morning. Pray it will be well received. I’ll give you an update later.

Those Often Overlooked

We tend to overlook some people as they serve in our churches. Today, I ask you to pray for the ladies who prepare food, serve, and clean up and straighten the fellowship hall as they serve the families at the time of a funeral for a family member.

These ladies contact others, prepare food, serve, and clean up in such a gracious and loving manner. Families are both touched and blessed. May we all learn to serve others, not thinking about ourselves.

I’m glad you checked in today.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Let’s spend a portion of our day praying for the people of the North Carolina whose homes were lost due to the rains associated with the last hurricane. Let’s pray for them to stay healthy without their homes in the colder temperatures that have arrived in the area now. Let’s contribute to helping them though Samaritan’s Purse and Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief.

Obituary

Josephine “Mama Jo” Holton

August 30, 1932 – October 20, 2024

A resident of Clinton, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home. She was born August 30, 1932 in Kentwood, LA and was 92 years of age. Jo enjoyed a long life of joy with her flowers, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She graduated from Spring Creek in 1951, and retired from South Central Bell in 1982 with 30 years of service. Jo is survived by her sister, Betty Holton, Lumberton, TX; two sons, Micheal Holton and wife, Lana, Jena, LA and Richard Holton, Clinton, LA; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Jo is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert “Bob Jr.” Holton; son, James Holton; grandson, Matthew Holton; parents, BW and Lois Pittman; two sisters, Beverly Pittman and Johnise Watson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. She will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Micah, Bryce, Wesley, Caleb, Nathan and Adin Holton. A special thank you to April and Renee for all the care and compassion you gave to Mom and our family during this time. Memorial donations may be made to Taylor Creek Baptist Church, 1936 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Every Day

• October 22
• Jeremiah 17:19-20:6
• Psalm 119:45-48
• Proverbs 25:13
• II Thessalonians 1:1-2:12

Pine Ridge Lunch and Bible Study

• Noon Wednesday
• Led by Kathy Wales
• Studying “Seamless” by Angis Smith
• Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

Women and Girls on Mission

Baked Goods to our Community

Meet Saturday at 9:00 at Lighthouse

Traveling in church van

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

THANKS!

It’s so good to know you will be pulling up this page each day.

I have the assurance of many prayers for needs, activities, and projects. Your prayers give encouragement to many others.

Anna Lee