Focus: Today, let’s pray about the wind storms in our area today. Be safe!
Daily Bible Readings
March 1 – I Corinthians 5-8
March 2 – I Corinthians 9-11
March 3 – I Corinthians 12-14
March 4 – I Corinthians 15-16
(I noticed I didn’t read according to this schedule. I must have shared the wrong information. Now, I have some extra reading to do today. You probably do too. I’m sorry if I didn’t get the information to you correctly.)
Today, let’s remember all the students who have a school break this week. May they be safe at home and accomplish something worthy of their time and efforts.
Upcoming Surgery
Please pray for Toni Holland who will be having neck surgery to correct issues with her back. This surgery is scheduled to occur in a couple of weeks at OLOL.
Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer
Please follow along all week on the WMU website or using the brochure you received at church yesterday.
Today, let’s pray for those, nursery age – senior adult age who will attend church today. Pray they have a great day in the Lord’s House as His Word is shared.
Obituary
Daniel “Danny” Edwards
August 11, 1941 – February 28, 2025
A resident of Tickfaw, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. A native of Wilmer, LA, Danny was born August 11, 1941 and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna-Marie Edwards; daughter, Lynda Marie Milazzo (Joseph); grandchildren, Holly Milazzo (Jeb Brewster) and Daniel Milazzo (Breanne); great-grandchildren, Isla, Elliette, and Rush Brewster; 2 sisters, Virginia “Ginger” Landry (Robert) and Olga “Sue” Robin (Clayton). Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Georgia Statham Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, March 3, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Two Rivers WMU
We had a great meeting yesterday as we heard from a former school teacher, Lindy Gill, who has been on eight mission trips. She shared her desire to tell others about Jesus in any way she can, from teaching Sunday school at Montpelier Baptist to going on mission trips with them to Central America.
Annie Armstrong Offering for North America
The week of prayer begins today with the theme of “Step into the Story” based on III John 1:7-8.
The Easy English version is:
7 They are travelling to different places to tell people about Jesus Christ. They do not accept any gifts from those people who are not Christians.
8 Because of that, we Christians must help them with the things that they need.
That version of Scripture makes it perfectly clear that we are to support missionaries so they can “Tell the Good News”.
We can be missionaries or support those who are missionaries. Get ready. It’s our turn to step in with our gifts so others will hear the “Good News”.
Pray for various missions we celebrate in our churches and those who serve in these programs. It’s time we begin our yearly focus on mission work in North America, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. As we celebrate this offering, let’s focus on those who serve as missionaries in North America . The WMU meeting today will focus on the Annie Armstrong Offering, those who currently serve as missionaries in North America, and the great need for salvation in North America.
The 2025 theme is “Step Into the Story.”
The scripture verse is 3 John 1:7-8, “For they have gone out for the sake of the name… Therefore, we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”
The national goal is $78 million.
Obituary
Brenda Ann Falgout Edwards
January 25, 1947 – February 27, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her children, Larry Edwards, Jr. and wife, Delisa, Lynda Edwards Newman and husband, Reese, Keith Edwards and wife, Lynette, and Kelly Edwards Rainey and husband, Marcus; grandchildren, Cody Edwards and wife, Courtney, Kyle Edwards and wife, Nyomie, Courtney Hart and husband, Austin, Shay and Cheyenne Warren, Jacob Newman and wife, Haylea, and Casey Newman, Allison, Russell and Elizabeth Edwards, Miranda and Mackenna Rainey; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her special “little boys”, Jake and Hoppy. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Larry Gene Edwards, Sr.; parents, Leopold and Leona Falgout; siblings, Charleen Falgout, Debra Falgout, and Henry Phillip Falgout, Sr.; and a great-grandson, Luke Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 3, 2025. Interment Twin Oaks Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. The family requests guests to bring any type of quilt or cross stitch that she made for you or gifted to you so that it can be displayed for her services. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sunday School Lesson Tomorrow
Study I Peter 1 today.
Daily Bible Reading
I Corinthians 5-8.
Special Prayers Requested
Two Rivers WMU as we meet today
Week of Prayer for North American Missions which begins tomorrow.
“Greater in He who is in you. Greater is He who is in you. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (Chorus to a hymn.)
Prayer Focus Today
Today, let’s pray for the students who will be out of school all next week. May they be safe, have some new experiences, and find time to help some of their older relatives for a while next week.
Prayer Request
Please pray for Rhonda Birch McGhee today as she has triple bypass surgery. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mildred Birch, the sister of Mrs. Beth Brabham, and the daughter-in-law of the former Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGhee.
Retirement
Matt and Shea Williams have retired and will be returning to Mississippi to begin the next phase of their life. Please pray for them as they make this adjustment. They lived in Kentwood as young adults.
Mission Opportunity
Tomorrow morning at 10:00, the Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet in Montpelier for their quarterly meeting and will focus on mission work in North America. If you need directions to get there, please ask me.
Today is a great day to invite someone to church or a church activity this week. It may also be a great opportunity to help someone in their yard, their home, or to get somewhere they are not able to drive.
Fear thou not; for I am with theeBehold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. (KJV)
What a promise this is!
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for someone who made a public profession of faith recently, you grandchildren and great grand children, or a young person from your neighborhood.
Daily Bible Reading
February 26
Romans 11-13
If you get behind, catch up the next day. If you get behind too far, trying to catch up is a bigger job and sometimes discouraging.
Obituary
Mr. Roger Dale Ainesworth
1947-2025
Roger Dale Ainsworth passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. He was born in Tylertown, MS, son of the late Louis and Thelma Ainsworth. He was a resident of Louisiana, but loved to travel.
Roger worked hard to provide for his family as a professional driver for more than 30 years. He was known for his big smile and his kind spirit. He never met a stranger. He served as a deacon of his church for many years. He loved to talk about Jesus with everyone he met. He felt a heavy burden for those who needed to hear the Gospel.
Roger is survived and missed by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Patrick Ainsworth; daughter, Tammi Ardese (Tray) and son, James (Andrea). Forever cherished by 8 grandchildren, Aubrey, Ethan (Larissa), Corey (Hailey), Brock (Kallianne), Matthew, Tyler, Amanda (Jeremy), Justin (Emily), 9 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchildren. Also survived by sister, Jean Easley, and brothers, Gerald (Charlene), and Charles “Dickie” (Jean) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by sister, Liz Morgan and brothers Edward, Fred and David.
I don’t know about you, but every time I read a passage, no matter how familiar it is, I always pick up on something I didn’t remember from previous studying.
Updates
Amy Carter is home in Hammond and doing okay after a lot of surgery. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
Yvonne Birch will have wrist surgery this morning. Please pray for her today and in the coming days.
Coming Soon
Associational WMU Meeting
Saturday morning at Montpelier Baptist Church
Leadership meets early – 9:00
Meeting at 10:00
Speaker has been on numerous mission trips.
Pot-luck lunch following meeting
If you need directions, please ask me.
Thanks for reading today and sharing the link with others.
Reading the last portion, I see a warning against discouragement. I think that is a reminder to all of us to not let discouragement stop our efforts in doing God’s work. Refocus on what is God’s will in your life. That can apply to all of us at one time or another.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for all those battling sinus issues, colds, flu, pneumonia, etc.
We certainly have had the weather that brings on these health concerns. Let’s focus our prayers on families where these problems have lingered as they travel from one family member to another and the family members who do not have much resistance.
Daily Bible Reading
February 24
Romans 4-7
Thankfulness
Today, I want to say I am thankful for the classes who have recently given money or ordered these and other items:
Pencils
Markers
Large erasers
Hygiene items
Loose leaf paper
Notebooks
Folders
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Calculators
Flashlights
We now have enough of the first seven items, but still need more of the last two items listed. Thanks for supporting this ministry.
Coming Soon
A study about FORGIVENESS to be taught on Sunday afternoons. Anyone can join the class. Contact the church office to sign up for the class. Books will be available for ev everyone.
Monday Blues
Mondays have always been the hardest day of the week for me. Let’s not be discouraged today or whatever day of the week that applies to you.
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