Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king”.
Nehemiah 1:11
Update
Dorothy Wall had more physical therapy this week at Hood Memorial. She thinks she was making good progress, but may will have a long weekend without therapy due to the holiday tomorrow.
Funeral Service for Mr. Billy Ray Gill
The service yesterday at Mt. Hermon was very personal and included Rev. Butch Reviere singing “Thank You” and “Because He Lives”. It was good to see and hear him again.
Obituary
Irene Oliver Blades
November 7, 1929 – August 29, 2024
A former resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Monroe, LA. She was born November 7, 1929 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 94 years of age. She was a graduate of Mt. Hermon High School and loved flowers, gardening and playing cards with her family. During the holiday season, her meals included turkey, dressing, ham, German chocolate cake, and fruit salad. She is survived by her 3 sons, Jerry E. Blades of West Monroe, LA, Larry M. Blades and wife, Patricia, of Dubach, LA and Lonnie E. Blades and wife, Denise, of Sterlington, LA; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Merton E. Blades; father, Jimmy Oliver; mother, Pearl Schilling Oliver Mulkey; daughter, Connie L. Peacock and her husband, Jerry. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 11:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The Pine Ridge Bible Study
will begin again Wednesday. Kathy Wales will lead the study of Seamless by Angie Smith. The study will include weekly videos which I assume will be similar to Beth Moore studies.
Two Rivers Associational WMU
will meet Saturday at FBC, Kentwood. Leadership will meet at 9:00 followed by the meeting at 10:00 which will conclude with a covered dish meal. The focus will be on Georgia Barnette and her missionary work in Louisiana.
Sunday School Lesson Today
Today’s lesson is about Paul’s first missionary journey, in Acts 13:1-12, entitled “Sent”.
It’s good to “visit” with you this Sunday morning. Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2
Today’s Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for all the travelers on this holiday weekend. Many people will travel some this weekend. Let’s pray for all to be safe on their holiday travels.
Rehabilitation
Please continue to pray for Dorothy Gill as she continues the rehabilitation process. A break can happen quickly, but rehab takes much longer.
Obituary
Frieda Melton Jones
December 29, 1947 – August 28, 2024
Frieda Melton Jones, age 76, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, August 28, 2024.
A resident of Bogalusa, LA, she was born on December 29, 1947 in Funston, Georgia to the late Mary and Charlton Melton. She was a member of White Sand Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Frieda loved spending time with her grandchildren, attending church and talking to her family and many friends. She was faithfully devoted to her family, friends and God. After retiring from her career in education she spent hours listening to sermons, reading her Bible and praying for her family and friends. The members of her church were her “spiritual” family who loved and cared for her as she did for them.
She leaves behind her son Tim Jones and grandson Brysen of Elk Park, NC. Also her younger son Brad Jones and granddaughter Raynee Jones of Bogalusa, LA. Her surviving sisters are Mary-Ellen Gaines of Funston, GA and Sandra Croy of Florida.
Frieda is preceded in death by her husband Tim Jones Sr, her parents Charlton and Mary Melton, her brothers Wayne and Larry Melton, and her sisters Jane Morgan and Anita Rosich. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Frieda’s life at White Sand Baptist Church (2037 Highway 26 West, Poplarville, MS, 39470) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family receive friends and have visitation from 12:00 pm until services, Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to White Sand Baptist Church or The Gideons International (PO Box 140800 Nashville, TN, 37214-0800).
Our beloved Billy Ray Gill, and a resident of Mt. Hermon, La. passed away Wednesday night August 28, 2024 at The Claiborne Assisted Living Home in McComb, Mississippi and entered his Heavenly eternal home with his savior, Jesus Christ. He was born February 16, 1935, and was 89 years of age at the time of his passing. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Billy and his wife of 70 years started their dairy farm in 1953, where they raised three children and ran the dairy for 65 years. In 1975, his son, Kenneth, joined him in the dairy business and it grew to become Circle G Farms. He enjoyed traveling with his son, Mike, on trips to the Smoky Mountains along with other places of interest. One of their best memories was traveling to see the LSU Tigers play baseball in the College World Series. He was well-known for his carpentry skills and took great pride in building all three of his children a home. When the church needed a carpenter or another farmer needed help, he was always there to assist. Billy was active in the Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club serving for over 65 years. Billy took great pride in his family and was proud of the strong work ethic he instilled in his children. He took great pleasure teaching his baby girl, Sherry, how to run a tractor and work on the farm just like his boys could.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth Gill (Melody), Mike Gill (Betty), and Sherry Gill Simpson (Ricky). He is also survived by grandchildren, Camry Gill Martin (Deven), Kory Gill (April), Kyle Gill, Brandon Simpson (Laura), Britt Simpson, Makayla Thomas (Hunter), and Jennifer Sharp (Welton Manning). Great grandchildren surviving Billy are as follows: Hannah Gill, Andrew Gill, J.B. Simpson, Aggie Simpson, Braxton Newman, Bo Benton Thomas, Iverson Manning and Mya Manning. He is also survived by one brother-in-law, Keith Allen and one sister-in-law, Emma Lou Gill.
Billy was preceded in death recently by his wife, Dorothy Allen Gill, his parents, Robert and Elsie Gill, brothers, Paul Gill and John Henry Gill, and sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Carl Miller.
Visitation will be at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church (32126 Hwy. 38, Mt. Hermon) on Saturday August 31st from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 12:00 pm Saturday with Reverend Ray Wuerzer and Reverend Leroy McElveen officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Kory Gill, Kyle Gill, Brandon Simpson, Britt Simpson, Andrew Gill, and Deven Martin.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations be given to the Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club (P.O. Box 177, Mt. Hermon, La. 70450).
The family would like to thank all the family and friends for your visits, phone calls, and prayers. Special thanks to Compassus Hospice, The Claiborne Assisted Living, and our precious caregiver, Ouida Williams.
Anna Maria Rombach
June 17, 1970 – August 24, 2024
Anna Maria Rombach, our loving, devoted daughter, took her final flight on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to her Heavenly Home! She passed peacefully in her sleep at home. She is safe in the comforting arms of Jesus, free from all pain, dancing on the streets of gold, but most importantly, bowing ever so humbly at the beautiful feet of Jesus her Lord and Savior. She is a walking, talking, breathing miracle…more alive now than ever. She boldly testified about God’s great love, grace, mercy and salvation on a daily basis. Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of eternal life because of your precious shed blood on Calvary. Surely our Abba Father told Anna “You’ve been through enough my good and faithful child, well done, welcome home.” She is survived by her parents, John and Rose Lombardo Rombach; sister, Missy Cowart and husband, John; her precious nephews, Joshua and Jacob Cowart; honorary brother, Kris Hill and wife, Jessica; aunts and uncles, Joseph Lombardo, Elizabeth McElroy Autin and husband, Pierre, Johanna Caballero and Steve Lombardo and wife, Marie; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her fur baby, Giuseppe. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Steve and Anna Lombardo and Beverly and Edna Rombach; uncles, David John McElroy and Antonio Caballero. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Services conducted by Pastor Bradley Bennett and Rev. Egnos Pines. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. Pallbearers Joshua Cowart, Jacob Cowart, John Cowart, Kris Hill, Pierre Autin, Earl Lombardo, Jace Taylor, Kenny Sims, T.J. Louviere, and Bob Quinealty. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Anna was a former secretary at FBC, Kentwood.
Freida Jones – Update from Tim Jones
Mom’s funeral will be at 2:00 pm at White Sand Baptist church this Saturday August 31st 2024. The address is: 207 Highway 26 E Poplarville, MS 39470. If you have any questions let me know. I still need to make arrangements with the funeral home about a viewing time.
Jose “Ricky” Erique Duran
July 15, 1974 – August 28, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home. He was born July 15, 1974 in Las Flores, Mexico and was 50 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Duran; daughter, Daissy Duran; son, Diego Ivan Duran; brother, Rene Duran; sisters, Julieta Duran and Luz Maria Duran; father, J. Reyes Duran. Preceded in death by his mother, Felix Yanez. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Matt Booty. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Thankful
We are so thankful to have received some rain lately. The forecast is for additional rain. Our trees, shrubbery, and flowers will benefit.
2024 Fall Food Round-Up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
All cleaning supplies seem to be in great need this year. That’s what David and I chose to purchase this year.
OCC Needs
We have come up short of dolls this year. Think of the size of a shoebox when you select dolls. We can also use additional stuffed animals and underwear for boys and girls (Size 14). As we double check and prepare for packing, I will let you know of our needs. Thanks for providing for boys and grils ages 10-14 this year!
Your prayers are always appreciated.
The Pine Ridge Bible study led by Kathy Wales will begin next Wednesday at 11:30. The book for 2024 is Seamless by Angie Smith. Pray for another great year.
Kenny Ray Gill send David a message that his dad, Mr. Billy Ray Gill, passed away last night in McComb. It was expected. I’ll post an obituary when one is made available.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalms 19:1
Today’s Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus our thoughts on opportunities to tell others about Jesus.
Obituary
Freida Jones, the wife of a former staff member at FBC, Kentwood, passed away.
This is Tim Jones, Frieda’s eldest son. I have the unenviable task of sharing the news that my mother passed away last night. I am in the process of working on funeral arrangements. Tentatively it will be this Saturday afternoon, August 31st. I will post updates when things become finalized.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our family. Ultimately I know she would want to give Gods the glory for the life, family and friends that He blessed her with!
Thanks to Dianne Williams for sharing this death report. I’ll post the complete obituary when it is available.
Read the Bible Every Day
August 29
Job 11:1-13:12
Psalm 104:16-23
Proverbs 21:12-14
I Corinthians 4:14-5:13
Women on Mission & Girls in Action
Those who volunteered to serve on the decorating committee or the kitchen committee are asked to meet at 5:00 Sunday in my Sunday School classroom.
Report: The planning meeting for Women on Mission and Girls in Action had more than 30 people in attendance Sunday! I think we have a good future ahead.
Associational WMU Meeting
The quarterly WMU meeting will be at FBC, Kentwood on Saturday, September 7th with a leadership meeting at 9:00 A.M. and the meeting at 10:00 A.M. You are asked to bring a covered dish for our lunch after the meeting. The focus of the meeting will be on Georgia Barnette and State Missions.
Thankful
I’m thankful for the possibility of rain today and of cooler temperatures in the coming weeks. Mostly, I’m thankful for you!
“Look, he is coming with the clouds,”and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”So shall it be! Amen.
Last week, when we visited Dorothy Wall at North Oaks, I again realized how many patients are in hospitals. If you enter the right door, sometimes you still have to walk a long way to get to the correct room. Dorothy was in the last room at the end a hallway. North Oaks is a large hospital. Think of all the patients in all the rooms we walked past. Think of all the other halls of patients there. Think of all the other large hospitals we have in a two hour radius of where we live.. Then, think of all the patients in all of those hospitals room. That’s who we are praying for today.
Health Concerns
Please pray for Andy Taylor who is hospitalized in McComb following surgery last Friday. He has been in room 2207. Yesterday, Betty’s prayer request was that we pray Andy regains his strength. (By the way, they no longer have a house phone, so be sure you have a cell number for one of them. I won’t post personal numbers here.)
Please continue to pray for Dorothy Wall, who is now in Physical Therapy at Hood Memorial. She seems to be making progress. Thank God for that.
We also have a number of homebound people who could use our prayers. The daily high temperatures have been hard on some of them.
I have unspoken requests for a S.S. classmate and for a friend. Be sure to add your own unspoken requests.
Obituary
Jamie Pringle Hymel
June 28, 1965 – August 26, 2024
Jamie Hymel died after a long fight with cancer on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her parents Charles, Sr. and Hazel, her older brother Charles, Jr. and niece Christy. She is survived by her loving husband Curly, sister Janet, and nieces Heather and Charlotte. May perpetual light shine upon her. The family asks in lieu of flowers to either donate to the American Cancer Society in her name or to contribute to the family to help with burial costs. A memorial service will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Every Day
August 28
Job 9:1-10:22
Psalm 104:10-15
Proverbs 21:10-11
I Corinthians 3:16-4:13
Tonight is prayer meeting and youth and children’s meeting at many local churches.
Thank-you for your interest in praying for others.
Today, let’s pray for our family and friends to know Jesus and choose to live for Him daily.
Read the Bible Daily
August 27
Job 6:11-8:22
Psalm 104:1-9
Proverbs 21:8-9
I Corinthiams 1:10-3:15
Obituaries
Gerald Millard Addison
September 8, 1940 – August 26, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at his home. He was born September 8, 1940 in Albany, LA and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Seale Addison; children, Trudy Emfinger, Lorna Miller (Andy), Kathy Solares (Richard), and Susan Emmert (Gabe Sullivan); 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas L. Addison; sister, Arlene Davis. Preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Arnee Addison; sisters, Nell Thompson and Patsy Barton. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 10:30AM on Friday, August 30, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. Pallbearers will be Andy Miller, Richard Solares, Kenneth Emfinger, Chris Miller, Richie Solares and Kevin Parrish. Honorary Pallbearers are Patrick Addison, Bradley Addison, John Overmier, and Douglas LaGroue. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(I don’t think I ever met this man, but his wife has been a WMU friend for about 25 years. She is an extra sweet Christian friend.)
Anna Maria Rombach
June 17, 1970 – August 24, 2024
Anna Maria Rombach, our loving, devoted daughter, took her final flight on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to her Heavenly Home! She passed peacefully in her sleep at home. She is safe in the comforting arms of Jesus, free from all pain, dancing on the streets of gold, but most importantly, bowing ever so humbly at the beautiful feet of Jesus her Lord and Savior. She is a walking, talking, breathing miracle…more alive now than ever. She boldly testified about God’s great love, grace, mercy and salvation on a daily basis. Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of eternal life because of your precious shed blood on Calvary. Surely our Abba Father told Anna “You’ve been through enough my good and faithful child, well done, welcome home.” She is survived by her parents, John and Rose Lombardo Rombach; sister, Missy Cowart and husband, John; her precious nephews, Joshua and Jacob Cowart; honorary brother, Kris Hill and wife, Jessica; aunts and uncles, Joseph Lombardo, Elizabeth McElroy Autin and husband, Pierre, Johanna Caballero and Steve Lombardo and wife, Marie; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her fur baby, Giuseppe. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Steve and Anna Lombardo and Beverly and Edna Rombach; uncles, David John McElroy and Antonio Caballero. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Services conducted by Pastor Bradley Bennett and Rev. Egnos Pines. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. Pallbearers Joshua Cowart, Jacob Cowart, John Cowart, Kris Hill, Pierre Autin, Earl Lombardo, Jace Taylor, Kenny Sims, T.J. Louviere, and Bob Quinealty. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Update on Women on Mission and Girls in Action
We had great meetings Sunday afternoon and learned about Georgia Barnette, the focus of our next meeting and made plans for mission projects and our associational meeting on September 7th. I invite all of you to attend the associational meeting at FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M. that day.
Sunday School Lesson
It’s not too easly to begin your study for Sunday’s lesson based on Acts 13:1-12. It’s going to be another great lesson.
Children’s Christmas Program
It may be hot Sunday, but the children of FBC, Kentwood will begin practicing for their annual Christmas program. If you missed the announcement, contact the church office (229-8111) for detail of time, age, location, etc. Teaching will be led by Wendy Fowler and Nikki Rhodus.
Today, let’s pray for the blessing of the backpacks next Sunday. All students are asked to bring their own backpack to church so the church members can pray for the students in their new school year.
Read the Bible Every Day
August 26
Job:1:4-6:10
Psalm 103:15-22
Proverbs 21:15-22
I Corinthians 1:20-29
Women on Mission
I’m happy to report we had a good group of children and women last night to start this mission outreach. The children had a good time starting their booklets about missions. The adults learned about missions, starting planning for the Two Rivers Associational Meeting at our church on September 7th, talked about Georgia Barnett and her impact on missions in Louisiana, and discussed other possible mission projects for us to work on during the coming months. Thanks to all you came last night. If you missed last night, you can join us at any time.
Health Updates
Dorothy Wall is making good progress in physical therapy at Hood Memorial.
Glen and Bobbie Magee were able to be at church yesterday morning.
Several people will be seeing doctors about possible surgery in the future.
We are working in small groups to take care of small projects that need to be done before the Shoeboxes can be packed and looking for a few items we are still lacking before packing begins.
Associational WMU Meeting
Please begin praying for the meeting on September 7th. Pray for more to attend, worth projects to be done, and for missions to be a bigger project than ever before.
Thank-You for reading, praying, and for telling others how to find our site so they can read daily.
And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3
Prayer Focus
Pray for those who think they can conquer Israel today. We know God will stand for Israel! Pray for peace there and around the world.
Invitation
Kathy Wales invites you to the soon-to-start Bible study at Pine Ridge church. She will begin teaching Seamless by Angie Smith on September 4th. If you can come, please go online and order a book. It can arrive at your house in two days so you can read the first chapter before the first meeting on September 4th. There is no charge for the study, only the cost of the book. If you cannot order for yourself, ask a friend or family member to order for you.
Today is the Day!
We will have an organizational meeting of Women on Mission this afternoon at 5:00 at FBC, Kentwood. We are also beginning Girls in Action too. Meet you in the Fellowship Hall of FBC at 5:00 this evening!
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
I Chronicles 16:10
Prayer Focus
Today, as we think ahead to Sunday, let’s pray for pastors and their tremendous role in so many lives. May they boldly preach God’s Word tomorrow.
Obituary (Adding photo)
Elizabeth Susan Walker Cadro
October 2, 1945 – August 21, 2024
Reminder
Ladies, don’t forget to attend the organizational meeting for Women on Mission and Girls in Action Sunday afternoon at 5:00 P.M. in the fellowship hall.
Operation Christmas Child
We have been working on the next steps in preparing items for “Shoebox” packing. Excitement is building.
Have a great day today. Spend some time preparing for the Lord’s Day.
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