Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Read the Bible

Numbers 36:1 – Deuteronomy 1:46
Psalm 39:1-6
Proverbs 10:1-2
Luke 4:22-44

Prayer Focus

Pray for all the students who are out of school this week. Pray they have a good week and can accomplish some positive things while being safe from any harm. Pray the adults in each situation use good judgment in caring for their children and/or those left in their care.

Surgeries

Wendell Simmons will be having back surgery this morning. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

A friend of ours will continue to have medical tests this week leading up to probable surgery. Your prayers for Sandy will also be greatly appreciated.

Death

Mary Alice Fox sent a message that Frank Fox passed away yesterday. She will let me know more when details for his service are arranged.

Missions – OCC

I was asked yesterday about some needs for OCC. At this point, we need more marbles, flashlights, and washcloths from our March list. Our April list includes: red pens, measuring tapes for sewing, cars, calculators, and small dolls. Each item you purchase helps us to be one item closer to packing a shoebox. We will be packing 450 shoeboxes this year. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Some of you have signed up to volunteer to help us work. If you have not signed up and wish to do so please let me know. We will get back to cutting fabric this month. I will let you know once I get the date cleared for the church calendar.

Missions – Annie Armstrong Offering

It is not too late to donate to the Annie Armstrong offering which will be used for mission work on the islands of the Gulf and Atlantic, Canada, and the USA. There are still many who are lost all around us.

Thank-you so much for your encouragement. Please keep encouraging those around you. You make a big difference as you encourage and pray.

Anna Lee

EASTER

Robert Lowry, 1874

Verse 1
Low in the grave He lay,
Jesus my Savior,
Waiting the coming day,
Jesus my Lord!

Chorus
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever,
With His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Verse 2
Vainly they watch His bed,
Jesus my Savior;
Vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus my Lord!

Verse 3
Death cannot keep its Prey,
Jesus my Savior;
He tore the bars away,
Jesus my Lord!

This is the song I think of first at Easter.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Matthew 28:5

Read the Bible Every Day

Numbers 34:1 – 35:34
Psalm 38:15-22
Proverbs 9:16-18
Luke 4:1-21

WHAT A GREAT DAY TO CELEBRATE, THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!

“See” you tomorrow!

Anna Lee

SATURDAY

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;

John 11:25

Read the Bible Every Day

March 3oth
Numbers 33:1-6
Psalm 38:9-14
Proverbs 9:13-15
Luke 3:21-38

Prayer Focus Today: Those learning of a major health issues

We have a friend who recently learned of a health concern in a method similar to Bro. Darryl. She went to the doctor for one reason and wound up with another issue, a major concern. She has a strong faith like him. Please join me in praying for “My Friend”. Pray for all the others who learn daily of serious health problems.

A Second Prayer Focus – Graduating Seniors

Please join me in praying for all the seniors who will be graduating in the coming weeks. Pray they had done their best and have great opportunities to choose from in the coming months.

Thank God for Our Opportunities

We. don’t all have the same opportunities, but we surely can thank God for the opportunities He gives us. Then, our next step is to work hard to achieve the goads we have. We can all make a good life for us and our families if we follow the path God wants us to follow.

Easter Activities for Children

FBC, Kentwood
Tomorrow
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Easter Services for All

FBC, Kentwood

8:00 A.M. – Early Worship Service
9:15 – Sunday School
10:30 – Second Worship Service
No Evening Worship
EVERYONE is invited to participate.

Other churches may also have an altered schedule to Easter. Contact the church office, pastor, etc. for details.

Please use your personal pray list for pray for all those around us with needs. Pray for your personal prayer needs. Pray for needs in your family, community, and church.

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

FRIDAY

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

1 Peter 2:24

Read the Bible Every Day

Numbers 32:1 – 42
Psalm 38:11-8
Proverbs 9:10-12
Luke 3 ;1-20

Sunday School Class Project

Mrs. Ora Lee Wilson visited with me yesterday. We visited Keith Allen, Mrs. Velma Anthony, and Mrs. Mary Varnado. All three were such great visits. I only wish I could have made the visits the other two groups made Wednesday. We learned so much from our previous, similar project and learned even more this time.. I’m ready to go again.

Obituary

James Herndon Tycer

14, 1948 – March 27, 2024

A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born July 14, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Billie Claire Dykes Tycer; 2 daughters, Jamie Covington and husband, Todd, and Jessica Rutledge and husband, Zach; grandchildren, Hannah Covington, Porter Rutledge, and Jesse Rutledge; 2 brothers, Arthur Ray Tycer and Lindsay Tycer and wife, Donna. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Elva Mae Tycer. Visitation on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until 11:00AM with a graveside to follow in Montpelier Cemetery. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(Herndon graduated with me from Mrs. Jackson’s kindergarten, 8th grade, and high school (AHS Class of ’66). Most children our age did not attend kindergarten, so it was easy to get to know them.)

Operation Christmas Child

Items we are collecting in April:

Red pens
Measuring Tapes for Sewing
Toy cars (matchbox size)
Calculators
Dolls
You can leave these items in the green tote in the hallway below the sanctuary.
Thanks to all the classes, families, and individuals who contributed items last month!

Easter Activities at FBC, Kentwood

Saturday
9 – 11 A.M.
Ya’ll come!

Easter Services at FBC, Kentwood

Sunday
8:00 – Worship
9:15 – Sunday School
10:30 – Worship

Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

THURSDAY

Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.

John 13:14

Read the Bible Every Day

March 28
Numbers 31:1-54
Psalm 37:34-40
Proverbs 9:7-9
Luke 2:39-52

Death

Bridget Ann Brewer

February 10, 1961 – March 26, 2024

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born February 10, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 63 years of age. She is survived by her 3 children, LaToya Brewer Morris and husband Derrick Morris, Sr., Chaka Brewer and Bacari Long, and Will Migeal Brewer and Emily Varnado; grandchildren, Derrick Morris, Jr., Kylie Morris, Kennedi Morris and Marleigh Long; 3 brothers, Scott Brewer and wife, Sony, Todd Brewer and Becky and Corey Brewer. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Jo Anna Brewer; and sister, Tracey Brewer Walls. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, March 29, 2024. Graveside will be held at Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We enjoyed some great visits yesterday as part of a Sunday School project. There were other groups visiting, so I can only tell you about the people we saw. Our visits were not limited to class members.

We visited with Andy and Betty Taylor yesterday and were so pleased to see how well he is doing. Andy requested prayer for Betty who will soon be undergoing heart tests. They both looked great. What a great visit.

Another great visit was with Margie Williams. She’s doing better after her recent breaks.

I went to see Mrs. Mickie Cade and Teri. “Miss” Mickie was deep asleep, so I visited with Terri. I had a lot ot “Catch-up” to do with her.

More visiting today!

Jesus is the reason for the Easter season!

Anna Lee

WEDNESDAY

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

1 John 1:7

Read the Bible Every Day

March 27th
Numbers 29:1 – 30:16
Psalm 37:27-33
Proverbs 9:3-6
Luke 2:21-38

Special Prayer Request

Rev. David Luce has a hip injury requiring surgery which is scheduled for today. Bro. David once served in a church in this area, but is serving west of McComb now. Please pray for him and his family.

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This is a busy season for many families.

There are special activities for the children at home, school, and church.
School has a break.
Families get together, often traveling many miles.
New clothing is common in many households.
Special meals for families and friends are served.
Weather warms up.
Flowers bloom.
Special music at church
Possibly an additional service, even a sunrise service outdoors
Oops! Did we remember why we have a holiday?

What holiday is coming this week?

It’s Easter! Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season! All of the Easter events are good, but celebration of Jesus is the most important! Without Jesus, there would be no holiday. Consider this hymn, “Withour Him”.

Have a fantastic day!

Anna Lee

TUESDAY

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?

Romans 8:3232

Read the Bible Every Day

Numbers 27:1 – 28:31
Psalm 37:21 – 26
Proverbs 9:1-2
Luke 2:1-20

Prayer Focus

Pray for people in groups.

People who have never heard the plan of salvation
People who have heard the plan of salvation, but not accepted it
People who are considering salvation
People who have rejected the plan of salvation
People who accepted the plan of salvation, but are not living it
People who accepted the plan of salvation and are trying to live it
People who have strayed the the plan of salvation they have accepted
In other words, all people, that we/they live life as God wants us to live

If you have children in your family, you can contact the First Baptist Church office at 229-8111 about the activities planned for children Saturday.

I appreciate all of you who read TPL daily and especially those who tell others about reading.

Anna Lee

Monday

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:14

Read the Bible Every Day

Numbers 26:23-65
Romans 37:14-20
Proverbs 8:34-36
Luke 1:57-80

Prayer List

Alice Faye Lee – at church yesterday morning
Angela Lee Shockley – recovering at home
Keith Allen – Hood Memorial
George Bales – having medical tests
Bro. Joe Baugh and Mrs. Barbara Baugh
Continue to pray for Bro. Darryl as his recovery for surgery progresses.

Easter

Sunday is Easter. Remember it is not a celebration of rabbits and eggs. It’s about Jesus being resurrected! Make sure the children around you know the true meaning.

My Favorite Biblical Lady

The Bible doesn’t say much about Dorcus, but it says enough for me to know I want to live my life like she did. I’ll let you look her up for yourself. She is a good person to meet this week before Easter.

Anna Lee

SUNDAY

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Luke 19:38

Here it is: Another beautiful spring day!

Have I told you my favorite season is spring? All the new growth of plants reminds me of new opportunities for us in out jobs, families, churches, and communities.

We have opportunities to start new weeks more often than new seasons.

Isn’t it so appropriate to start our weeks with the Lord’s Day. Any week that begins in the Lord’s house surely is better than a week we start at any other place.

Read the Bible Every Day

March 24
Numbers 25:1 – 26:22
Psalm 37:7-13
Proverbs 8:32-33
Luke 1:24-56

Church

I hope that you will be in church today if you are physically able. You will have a good start to the week and special verses/thoughts to ponder on all week. Remember, we will continue to study Jacob in Sunday School. This week’s less is about the staircase to heaven he dreamed about.

Annie Armstrong Offering

You can give through the Annie Armstrong offering and be supporting mission work in all of North America. One hundred percent of your gift goes to mission work with nothing being taken out for any other purposes.

Easter

We will have two services Easter. You get to choose which one you will attend. I’ll give you more information during the week.

OCC

David and I found some good bargains in the last few weeks, especially last week. We had a friend who did some great shopping too. We really appreciate those individuals and classes who also support this ministry. I forgot to tell you we found a package of washcloths in our “Green donation tub” in the hallway in the basement. The washcloths were ordered by a class.

We appreciate all the donations and help we receive. You have a big part in helping get the variety and quantity of items we have to pack. Thank-you so much!

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

SATURDAY

“Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

HOSEA 6:1

Read the Bible Every Day

Numbers 21:1 -24:25
Psalm 37:1-6
Proverbs 8:30-31
Luke 1:1-23

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America. Pray for guidance in ways the missionaries work with people in North America. As you pray, focus your prayer time on the troubles in Haiti. Pray for the country and for the individual people. We don’t have to know these people individually or at all. Just pray. God knows them all..

Today is preparation day for Sunday.

Do some of your preparatory cooking, washing, etc. today so you have plenty of time to get to Sunday School on time (9:15).

Operation Christmas Child

Yesterday, was a successful workday for OCC. If you would like to be part of a small group working to prepare items for “Shoeboxes”, please sign the list at the front of the church. Thanks, too, to those who are helping us shop by contributing, by going to the stores, or by ordering online.

This week, we received some flashlights that work by squeezing. That was a first for us. These were purchased online.

Have a wonderful day! Make a difference today!

Anna Lee