Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Matthew 5:11-12

Prayer Focus

I remember during Hurricane Katerina that we lost power and how drastically we were changed overnight. I remember not being able to tell our family we were okay or to keep up with what was happening with the storm. We were not aware of all the problems in New Orleans. When I compare our inconvenience with the major problems in places like North Carolina today, it seems our problems were so small.

Please continue to pray for those who were in the path of the storm. Pray for those whose greatest damage was caused by the rain/moving water. Pray for those whose families don’t know it they are still living and for their families. Property seems important to many until the situation heightens to life or death.

We still have a part to pray. Pray for people and give through Samaritan’s Purse or Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief. Pray and give!

Surgery

Surgery was a long time coming yesterday, but he surgeon was able to work as planned with no problems. Robert will be in the hospital for a couple of days. Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Read the Bible Every Day

• September 30
• Isaiah 30:1-32:10
• Psalm 115:1-8
• Proverbs 23:26-28
• Galatians 5:1-18

• October 1
• Isaiah 32:11-34:17
• Psalm 115:8-13
• Proverbs 23:29-30
• Galatians 5:19-6:18

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Women on Mission

The ladies met Sunday. In addition to our program, we also focused on the election of officers. Pray for the ladies as we make a difference in our ladies, our girls, our church, our community, and our world.

Our first mission projects were hosting an associational meeting and learning about/giving to the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana.

Our second mission project will be in a few weeks. If you would like to be involved in an active mission organization, please talk with Mindy Ballard, Amy McDaniel, or any other member. We will be teaching our girls and ladies about loving and ministering to older adults in our community.

Thank-you to several of you who have asked this week about what we need to complete our Shoeboxes.

Thank-you to the lady who lives in another town, but sends a donation periodically to help with our expenses. David and I will be shopping this afternoon to purchase dolls and calculators.

We have not received the cartons we need as a collection site, but they are scheduled to arrive in our area later this month. What we actually do will change, but the final goal is the same!

Thank you for “tuning in” today and for praying.

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

My precious sister Rayma, 

may God’s Words and Spirit bring you strength and comfort

today and through these trials.

He is for you, He is with you, He is in you.

John 8:30

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s say prayers throughout the day for the people of North Carolina mountains who received up to 30 inches of rain as Hurricane Helene visited them last week. The pictures I have seen are horrifying. Let’s also thank God for the many people who are trying to get to these people to help them, but even the roads have been washed away. I heard on the television some places in that area had 30+ inches of rain. That much rain would be bad on flat land, but surely much worse in the mountains!

I also ask you to pray for our granddaughter who is a student in Augusta, GA. She and two or three other students rented a house there while in college this year. Helene visited them too and caused trees to fall on every house but one in her block. The girls had one tree to fall taking out the chimney and part of a bedroom wall. Another tree fell on the carport causing the cars to be trapped. Her parents went to Augusta to get her to take her home. I don’t know anything about the nearby school. This was surely a horrifying experience for the young ladies, but it is nothing compared to what happened in the mountains of North Carolina.

Surgery

Pray for Robert Wilson as he has surgery today in Hammond. Pray for Ora Lee too.

Read the Bible Every Day

• Yesterday
• September 29
• Isaiah 28:1-29:24
• Psalm 114:1-8
• Proverbs 23:24-25
• Galatians 4:12-31

• September 30
• Isaiah 30:1-32:10
• Psalm 115:1-8
• Proverbs: 23:26-28
• Galatians 5:1-18

FBC Kentwood

Yesterday, we all got to experience something rather unique. Four adults (two couples) were baptized. God works in many hearts. Thank you, God, for letting me be involved in a church where You are working like we have seen in the last couple of years. Thank you, God, for many people who are allowing God to work in and through them.

Women on Mission

We now have officers selected and will work under the leadership of Mindy Ballard and Amy McDaniel. We also have plans for our first mission outreach in the community. That will be in two weeks. Thank God for the willing ladies who will serve in all the positions of leadership.

OCC

We have almost come to the end of our purchasing for 2024 Shoe Boxes. We are short about a dozen calculators and about twice that many dolls. Hopefully, we’ll be able to locate them this week. Pray for us to find dolls and calculators.

Thanks for your patience this morning.

This has just taken longer than usual.
Anna Lee

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalms 19:1

Good Morning. It’s the Lord’s Day!

I trust you are up and preparing to spend a portion of His day in His house.

Prayer Focus for Today

Let’s pray for all the many Christian gatherings that will occur today in our area, in our state, in our country, and all around the world. Due to the various time zones, some areas have already had their morning worship. Let’s pray that those who attend/have attended services know God or find Him today. What a day of rejoicing it would be!

Busy Schedule Today

Our church, FBS, Kentwood, will have a busy schedule for both adults and children today. Briefly, it goes like this.

• 9:15 – Sunday School for all ages in many different classrooms. Come early to find a classroom and to visit with other classmates.
• 10:30 – Morning Worship (Nursery provided)
• 3:00 – Bridal shower for Hope Brister in the fellowship hall.
• 4:00 – Women on Mission and school age girls in and near the New Hope classroom.
• 5:00 – Fifth Sunday Singing at Spring Creek Baptist Church (Refreshments provided).
• I think the regular children’s musical practice will be omitted tonight, but check with a leader to be sure.

Surgery Tomorrow

Robert Wilson will have surgery in the morning. I will post the time tomorrow.

It’ seems like there is another surgery tomorrow morning, but I seem to have forgotten who else will have surgery tomorrow.. Remind me ir that is you, your family member, or friend.

Obituary

Earl Eugene Miller

July 18, 1937 – September 27, 2024

A resident of Albany, LA, Earl Eugene Miller passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. He was born July 18, 1937 in Hillsdale, LA and was 87 years of age. Earl was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Korea and a volunteer with the Tangipahoa Parish Triad SALT for over 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wallace Miller; his daughter, Barbara Jean Trammel and her husband, Brandon; his son, Johnny Lewis Miller and his wife, Linda; his sister, Janice Gail McDaniel; his brother, Danny Ray Miller; his grandchildren, Lindsey Erin Ferina and Noah Gabriel Ferina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Miller and Massie Lea Miller; his son, Michael Eugene Miller; his sister, Barbara Annette Delett; and his brothers, Bobby Miller, Gerald Miller, Thomas Miller, and Donald Miller.

Visitation will be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Services will be conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Chaplain Chris Chavers. Interment will follow at Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Women on Mission

Please feel free to join the meeting in the New Hope classroom (south end of L-wing) today at 4:00.

Missions class provided for girls in a nearby location. Come and see the new room! It’s never too late to join in.

Operation Christmas Child

We are making good progress in preparing for the packing of shoeboxes. GOOD NEWS: The shipping fee has been reduced to $10.00 per box. That saves our church $4,500 allowing us to spend the money on other items. Your donations can be turned in during the morning offering. Be sure to mark your envelope “OCC” or “Shoeboxes”.

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Have a great Lord’s Day! You will be blessed.

Anna Lee

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalms 19:1

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on the events in the Middle East, Hurricane Helene, and the upcoming election.

Please continue to pray for those who had damage caused by Hurricane Helene. This touched many families in the southeast. Also, pray people will see the hand of God in protecting the many people in the area.

Read the Bible Every Day

• September 28
• Isaiah 25:1-27:13
• Psalm 113:1-9
• Proverbs 23:22-23
• Galatians 3:19-4:11

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Obituaries

Herbert Lynn Callihan

Sept. 17, 1952 – September 26, 2024

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born September 17, 1952 in Independence, LA and was 72 years of age. He is survived by his son, Corey Callihan; siblings, Sharon Callihan, Delores Callihan, Janice Callihan, Ernest Callihan, and William Albert Callihan, Jr. Preceded in death by his mother, Myrna D. Creel; father, William Callihan; siblings, David Callihan, Bruce Callihan, Dennis Callihan, and Debra Callihan. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, September 30, 2024. Interment Frazier Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Peter Thomas Cittadino, III

February 18, 1987 – August 20, 2024

A resident of Austin, TX, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Peter Thomas Cittadino Jr. and Terry Lynn Bankston Cittadino; sister, Jamie Mixon and husband, Wesley; brother, James Cody Cittadino; nieces, Kyleigh Mixon and Mckayla Mixon; nephew, Devin Mixon; aunts, Laura Jo Blackwell, Cindy Bankston, Pam Canal, Virginia Fischer, Kathy Kinchen, and Jolene Cittadino; numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Peggy Pevey and George Bankston, and paternal grandparents, Mary Coates and Pete Cittadino. He loved spending time outdoors with his beloved Dalmatian, Lucy and attending music festivals. He was also an Army veteran who served his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. A graveside service will be held at Montpelier Community Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 4, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Rusty Durand. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunday School Lesson

You might want to study a map in your Bible and read Scripture in Acts to know more about Paul’s Second Missionary Journey and how Silas became his new partner. Hint: When Paul and Barnabas each went their own way, it doubled the number of people to whom they could minister. Takeaway: Sometimes things that seem to have a negative effect can have a positive result.

Women and Girls on Mission

We will meet tomorrow at 4 P.M. in the L-Wing. Look for the class name “New Hope”. It will be the second door from the south end of the building. The girls will get to meet in a new room tomorrow.

The ladies will elect officers, pray for missionaries who have birthdays today, discuss our first mission project, and learn about missionaries who are currently serving.

Fifth Sunday Singing

• Sunday afternoon
• Spring Creek Baptist Church
• 5 P.M.
• Everyone is welcome to attend.

You are appreciated.

Thanks for reading and praying today. I appreciate you praying for Chris Wales Thursday. His procedure went well. He received a good report.

Anna Lee

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s pray for our church and all the surrounding churches as we work to purchase the items for our shoe boxes and get our shoe boxes packed and ready for shipping. It’s “crunch” time. October begins Tuesday. Collection is the week before Thanksgiving.

Read the Bible Today

• September 27, 2024
• Isaiah 22:9 – 24:23
• Psalm 112:6-10
• Proverbs 23:19-21
• Galations 3:1-18

Fifth Sunday Singing

The quarterly fifth Sunday singing will be held at Spring Creek Baptist Church beginning at 5:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon.

FBC, Women on Mission

We will meet Sunday afternoon at 4:00 in the classroom where we met last month. We will elect officers, have a brief meeting, and discuss a mission project.

The girls will meet in a nearby room, so bring them with you. We will end our meeting in time to travel to Spring Creek Baptist Church.

Sunday School Lesson

The lesson for this week is about Paul’s second missionary journey. Be sure to find this on you Bible maps and the Scripture in Acts.

Pray for Those with Needs

Needs can vary greatly. Pray for those you are aware of.

Anna Lee

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today is a good day to focus on the upcoming election. Ask God to guide you as you make your choices and vote.

Prayer Concerns – You may need to add some of these names to your prayer list.

• Charlie Schwartz – Pain following knee surgery
• Bryan Tate
• Ruby Schwartz – Recovery from surgery
• Robert Wilson – Surgery Monday
• Yvonne Birch – Surgery Monday
• Chris Wales
• Daniel Johnson – Able to return to work Monday of this week
• Keith Allen
• George Bales
• Leslie McKenzie – Hoping to return to work soon
• Velma Anthony – Nursing Home, Amite
• Trey Buckley
• Glen and Bobbie Magee

Read the Bible Today

• September 26
• Isaiah 19:1-22:8
• Psalm 112:1-5
• Proverbs 22:17-18
• Galatians 2:1-21

See You at the Pole

Last night the youth of our church and several other churches met in the sanctuary of our church to celebrate See You at the Pole. I attended prayer meeting in another part of the building and cannot tell you more.. As a former teacher, I can report I was present for these events in previous schools. For those of you who were not teachers, this is a student led prayer service. We can be proud of our students who attend and even lead these events.

I know the meetings held in churches would be different, but I have retired and no longer attend them. I suppose they possible are live mini youth revivals. I do know there was a large crowd of people present. Pray the event was meaningful to the youth and gave them boldness in speaking to other students about Jesus.

Prayer Meeting

This is my favorite church service. We are studying Luke verse by verse. Last night the message was entitled “Testimony” and told of “Legion” (Luke 8) who was healed and then told to tell others his testimony. What a testimony! We all have a testimony to share, but probably not as drastic of a change as this one. Our story is the one we can tell the best. Let’s be sure to be a witness by our actions and our words.

Bible Study

Group Bible study is always good because of the differences of knowledge of the participants. Some people have questions because they are learning. Others are able to answer the questions because of their knowledge from years of Bible study. It is meaningful to all because no matter how much you have learned over the years, there is always more to learn and also the opportunity to help someone else learn.

Contact Me

If you need to contact me for any reason, use the “Contact” button on this page. I’ll get back with you, or in the case of a prayer request, will post it the next morning.

Thanks for reading and praying.

I appreciate you!

Anna Lee

 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

 II Corinthians 12:9

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s pray for Israel as they fight for their existence as a country.

Obituaries

Kelly Warren Fox

January 9, 1989 – September 17, 2024

A resident of Osyka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Sulphur, LA. He was born January 9, 1989 in McComb, MS and was 35 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Alana Coutee Fox; 2 daughters, Kyleigh Fox and Kensleigh Fox; sister, Carrie Garcia and husband, Charles; niece, Kaylyne Pierce; nephew, Aiden Pierce; 2 aunts, Debra Elee and Caressa Bryant; cousin, Christy Bryant; nephews, Kelton and Kasen Bryant; grandfather, Billy Doerner and wife Linda; sister-in-law, Lina Elee and nephew, Nash Elee. Preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Nancy Elee Fox; grandmother, Vickie Doerner; brother, Jeffery Elee. He also loved all of his work family. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Jacob Williams.  For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sylvester L. Humphrey

May 25, 1943 – September 20, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away peacefully during the night at his home. Sylvester was born in Greensburg, LA, raised in Easleyville, LA and attended Greensburg High School and LSU. He worked in construction most of his life before becoming a Rural Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years before retiring. Sylvester was an avid reader and could be found most mornings studying his Bible or reading the newspaper with a cup of coffee. Sylvester served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at First Baptist Church of Amite. He had a loving, giving heart as exemplified by his founding of the Hope Center to serve his community. He was full of fun and always joking. Although the sad disease of dementia overtook him for the last several years of his life, his wife, Shirley, cared for him with undying devotion, and he was surrounded by the love of his children and grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, together as a couple for 50 years, Shirley Williams Humphrey; four children, Jamie Humphrey, Brandee Pittman (Ronnie), Byron Humphrey (Jeanna), and Jodi Manton (Jackie); 10 Grandchildren, Kriston, Jarred, Peyton, Coleton, Brennin, Gabe, Jonah, Hannah, Jakob, and Rebekah; Sister, Loleta Blades Anzalone; and numerous Great Grandchildren, Nephews and a Niece. Preceded in death by his parents Percy and Thelma Humphrey; his sisters, Linda Reeves and Paulette Simmons; his parents-in-law Alvis and Jo Williams; and four nephews and a niece. The family would like to thank Modern Hospice for their excellent care. Special thanks to his nurses, Lisa King and Lauren Bennett, CNA Veronica Stewart, Latonya McGee, Social Worker, and John Cook, Chaplain. We know that Sylvester’s soul is now with the Lord, and he is no longer imprisoned in a state of dementia. Those of us who are believers in Jesus Christ as Savior, that He died on the cross as the Sacrificial Lamb to cover our sins, was buried and raised to life on the third day, know that one day we will all be together again in our glorified bodies. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Revelation 21-22. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Montpelier Baptist Church with visitation at 9:00 AM and followed by services at 11:00 AM, conducted by pastor Rusty Durand. 

Women on Mission

Ladies, we will meet Sunday at 4:00 in the same room where we met last month. The school age girls will meet in a nearby room Sunday, so bring them with you. There will be other church activities both before and after our meeting, so we will squeeze our meeting in.

Read the Bible Today

• Wednesday, September 24
• Isaiah 13:1-14:32
• Psalm 111:1-5
• Proverbs 23:12-14
• II Corinthians 12:11-13:13

David and I enjoyed a few days of traveling. We visited our daughter and son-in-law, saw three of our six grandchildren and our only grandson-in-law. We had a good trip, but are also glad to be home.

I’m thankful to be back using my regular, non-portable, computer. I feel more connected to you and others on this computer. I feel like it said, “Welcome home!” when I sat here this morning.

Have a wonderful day. Do something special for someone other than yourself today. God blesses us too when we care for others.

Anna Lee

Here we are almost at the end of September.

The weather has changed some. Most of 2024 has passed by. What have we done for God this year? What will we do in the remainder of this year?

Read the Bible Every Day

September 24

Isaiah 13:1-14:3

Psalm 116:1-5

Proverbs 23:12-14

II Corinthians 12:11-13:13

I am going to be short this morning. Use your own prayer list today.

Make this week count. Every day, every hour, and every minute is important!

The Pine Ridge Bible study group will meet tomorrow at noon. Try to complete you reading for this week so the discussion will be more meaningful to you.

You might also be working on your Sunday School lesson.

Until next time….

Anna Lee

I am thankful for a new day, How about you?

Read the Bible Every Day

September 23

Isaiah 1o:12-12:6

Psalm 110:1-7

Proverbs 23:9-1188

II Corinthians 11::16-12:10

Let,s work hard today to apply yesterday,s messages from the pulpit to our lives today.

Thank God for friends who check on others during the week.

I know that’s short for today, but hopefully there’s enough to apply to each of you today.

Anna Lee

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September 22

Isaiah 8:1-10:1

Psalm 109:26-23

Proverbs 23:6-6

II Corinthians 10:12-11:15

Death: Sylvester Humphrey passed away. Many of you may remember him as the man at the Hope Center when it began. His service will be at Montpelier Saturday. I’ll post his obituary closer to the end of the week.

Sunday school is the best way to learn about God and building a relationship with Him. Don’t miss out today.

Pine Ridge Bible Study – This book, Seamless, has daily assignments. I love how we are asked about our Scripture each day. It helps us know whether or not we are comprehending key information.

I am thankful you are reading my thoughts today.

My God bless you and yours today.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus: Today, let’s focus some of our prayer time on the world situation, especially Israel and surrounding countries.

Sunday School and worship times are the most important times on Sundays, Let’s remember to give God His share of this day.

Please use your prayer list to pray for others today. Add Shirley Humphrey and her family to your list.

Make some plans today to do something extra special for another person or family today.