Most of you had a busy weekend and some fun time. I hope you can begin the week with a sweet spirit, not being too tired.
Sickness
There are many who are sick. I’ll not try to name all of them, bur here are a couple names to focus on.
Craig Forrest and family
Mrs. Ruby Dillon and family
Read the Bible
Matthew 11: 28-30
Galatians 6: 1-2
As Jesus lifts my burdens, I can lift . . . .’
Community Missions
Alice Mary is receiving names of people in Kentwood who need a Thanksgiving basket. If you know of someone, please give her the name.
Operation Christmas Child
This is the week we pack half of the shoeboxes. We’ll pack for the girls Saturday morning at 9:00. I hope you will be there and be on time so we can all pack together. The following Saturday, we will pack the boy’s boxes.
Cooler Weather
Thank God for some relief from the heat of summer. I think most of us are ready to enjoy some cooler temperatures.
Rain Wanted
It’s more dry here than I ever remember! God will send us rain in His time.
Pray for the people of Israel. They have been attacked and many people have been killed or kidnapped.
Pray for the members of congress as a new leader is being selected this week.
Read the Bible
Matthew 9: 35-38
Matthew 14: 13-21
Matthew 15: 32-39
Luke 7: 11-17
Being a person of compassion requires . . . .”
Family to Pray For
Joan Hebert
November 25, 1944 – October 6, 2023
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born November 25, 1944 in Magnolia, MS and was 78 years of age. She graduated from Baker High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated from St. John School of Nursing in Tulsa, OK. She worked at Our Lady of The Lake for 25 years and 10 years as a home health and hospice nurse. Upon retirement, she relocated to the Pine Ridge community in St. Helena Parish. She is survived by husband, Larry Hebert; special friends, Joyce Ann Gilbert, Nancy Miller, and Hunter Besse; and many cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, O.W. Reeves and Susie Williams; sister, Caroline Kiff. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s pray for rain where it is needed. We haven’t had much rain in the last few months, but we need to remember God know what he is doing. He is in charge, not us!
Read the Bible
10-7-23
Matthew 25: 31-46
Jesus wants me to minister to others by ….”
Death
Bret Mathew Ainsworth
February 25, 1959 – August 20, 2023
Bret Ainsworth, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 64. He was born on Wednesday, February 25, 1959 in Houston, Texas to the late Virginia Fannaly and the late Lyndoll Ainsworth. He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.
Bret’s journey on this Earth was one filled with resilience and a deep-seated love for the gulf. His career as a commercial fisherman spanned several decades. The sea became not just his workplace but also his sanctuary–a place where he found solace and rejuvenation. Bret’s dedication to his craft earned him tremendous respect among his peers and fellow fishermen. Although he is no longer with us, his legacy will endure through the memories he leaves behind. His tenacious spirit, unwavering dedication, and loving nature are etched forever in the hearts of his family and friends.
Bret is survived by his son, Bret Ainsworth II & son’s wife Amanda; grandchildren Jason Breaux, Arianna, Ava & Brooklyn Ainsworth; his best fur-friend, Graham; family members that was like a son to him, Bart Tregle (Debbie); & Bart’s daughter Kadi.
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Have a great day. Be sure to spend some time in preparing for the Lord’s Day! It might be in cooking, really studying your lesson, or whatever applies to you. Do some things that make it easier to attend church with less stress.
With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our churches mean so much to us. Pray for the leadership and membership of your church. Then, branch out and pray for other local churches.
Read the Bible
John 10: 7-18
“Jesus’ compassion was shown by ….”
Fall Carnival
FBC, Kentwood
October 29, 2023
5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Trunk or Treat, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Bull Riding, Dunking Booth, Food, etc.
Call the church office (2298111) for more information.
No change to attend.
Adult are invited to attend to enjoy seeing the happy children.
I want to share a little about my church.
Children’s Area
Have you seen the new children’s area which was designed just for our children? The children love it. The location is upstairs and connects to our sanctuary with a hallway.
Children’s Messages
This special time in “Big Church” just before going to “Children’s Church” is designed just for children and delivered by some youth and adults who really love to minister to children I must say the adults listen carefully and frequently smile. Then, the children move to Children’s Church for more specially designed lessons. If you have children and are interested in bringing your children, come sit it and see for yourself.
Youth
Our youth have their own building, the Lighthouse. It formerly served as the post office for the town. A team of young adults works with them every Sunday morning, Sunday evening, Wednesday evening, and numerous special times. If you have any questions, contact the youth minister by calling the church office.
Changing Gears to Senior Adults
Our senior adults will be traveling to Hammond on Wednesday, October 18 to enjoy lunch at Murphy’s and to enjoy a good time with each other. The church van will leave the church at 10:30. You can also travel by personal car if you have additional plans while in Hammond. Call the church office if you have questions. Sign up to attend so Murphy’s will had the table set-up for us.
There are a number of adult Sunday School classes. Let me take a guess at how many – at least 11! I’m sure that if you are interested, you could find a class that suits you.
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These are three of the groups we have at church. I hope you enjoyed hearing a little about them. If you need additional information, contact the church office.
We can all be thankful for our churches and the classes and activities they offer. The classes are such a good way to study the Bible and to get involved in a small group.
Thank you for reading and for getting to know my church a little better.
Today, let’s pray for the people faced with an option to have or not have surgery. There are so many things to consider. Deciding is often hard.
Evelyn Jean Woodard Glenn
January 12, 1929 – October 3, 2023
Evelyn Jean Woodard Glenn, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 94 years of age at 8:15 in the morning. She lived in many states in her lifetime, but her last move was from Picayune, MS to Amite, Louisiana in 2002 to be closer to her oldest daughter and family. She is survived by Her sister Mary Hellered, brother Bill Woodard and half-siblings Dorothy Marie Evans and Occie Gilliam Jr. Her 4 children Norma ‘Genevie’ Munch, Paula Gynell Trosclair, Johnny Knox Glenn and his wife, Michele, and Lonnie William Glenn. 10 grandchildren and some of their spouses Robert Munch Jr (Katrina), Normajean Ploof (Dennis), Julius ‘Scotty’ Scott (Monette), Paula Scott, Julie Sparnecht (Ray), Brandon Scott, Nicole Glenn Bienvenu, Daniel Glenn, and step grand-daughter. Windy Muller (Mark) and grandson, Timothy Scott, who preceded her in death. 13 Great-Grandchildren and some of their spouses Mindy Munch Schexnaydre (Josh), Matthew Kolb, Jewel Munch (Lauren), Joshua Scott (Victoria), Jake Hanson, Kayla Scott, Gabriel Sparnecht, Abigail Dillion (Hayden), Gage Scott, Brittney Phares (Wade), Whittney and Laila Munch and a great-grandson, Chris Hanson, who preceded her in death. 9 Great-Great Grandchildren Jaxon and Hazel Schexnaydre, Hadleigh and Kohen Munch, Braylon Scott, Axel Scott, Silas and Oakley Phares and Vivianne Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Glenn of 61 years, her parents Mary Magdalene Graves Woodard and William Huey Woodard, sister. Jewel Yowell, son-in-laws, Robert Munch Sr and Wade Trosclair, grandson Timothy Scott, and great-grandson Chris Hanson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Interment Shady Grove Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible
Acts 16: 16-36
“I can help someone in prison by ….”
OCC Drop-Off
39 days until collection at Drop-Off Centers begins.
FBC, Kentwood will again be a drop-off location.
I’ll post hours when we get closer to November 13.
Associational Missions Night
Sunday, October 8
FBC, Kentwood
6:00 P.M.
Y’all come!
TPL Readers
Thank-you for reading and often passing the link along to others so they can can read and pray too.
There are many around us who have various needs. Often, these needs cost nothing but time and concern. Some people need contact with others and kind words to go with that. May we be the one to meet one or more of these needs today and in the coming days.
Sickness
There is much sickness: covid, closed blood vessels, shoulder issues, heart problems, cancer, vision problems, weakness and falls, and so many more. Pray specifically for the needs you are aware of and in general when you are unaware of specific needs.
Bible Study
Bible study is very important. In my life, I have found that the more I do the more I want to do. That’s a good thing. If you are not involved in Bible study (sermons, Sunday School, group Bible study, individual Bible study, etc), I recommend you do so.
Bro. Darryl’s sermons are right out of the Bible. Sunday mornings, is is preaching from Romans. Sunday nights, he is speaking from II Samuel. Esther is the book we are currently studying on Wednesday nights.
All the messages are from the Bible. He is good at getting his point across with examples, many of them personal. They help in understanding the Scriptures.
Bibles study, both personal and as a group, helps us learn so much. Get involved in Bible study and grow in the Lord.
Thank-you
Thank-you for reading, praying, caring, studying, and getting involved. All you do can helps you to grow as a Christian.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
Thank-you for taking the time to read and pray this morning.
Obituaries
Virginia LaFaye Lee Watts
September 4, 1944 – September 28, 2023
A resident of Loranger, LA, a true farmer’s daughter, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home. She was born September 4, 1944 and was 79 years of age. She loved Jesus, “Baby Girl”, family, laughing, nature, long talks with friends, LSU Tigers, dark chocolate, cherry cokes, and the New Orleans Saints. She is survived by her 3 children ,son, Christopher James Gordon and wife, Kim, daughter, Susan Cherie Ivy, and son, Jeremy Winfred Watts and wife, Leslie; grandchildren, Chloe Elizabeth Gordon and Nathan Bradley Harris; 1 brother, Sheldon Lee; her beloved chihuahua, “Baby Girl”. Preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Nancy Lee; sister, Goldie Walker; brother-in-law, Winfred D. Walker, Jr.; brother, Milford Lee; sister-in-law, Yonette Lee; son-in-law, Marcus Brandon Ivy; close friends, Menola Williams of Bogalusa and Rev. Gerald R. and Inez Brinkley of West Monroe; her newest friend, Peggy Yelvington of Lake Charles, LA. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. DeWitt Coleman, Jr.. Interment New Sharon Cemetery, Husser, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Ronald Sidney Hammons
December 12, 1947 – September 29, 2023
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born December 12, 1947 in McComb, MS and was 75 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and retired from Pipefitter’s Local #198. He is survived by 2 daughters, Ronnda Hammons Morris (Mike Morris) and Robin Hammons-Smith (Horace Smith); 4 grandsons, Dakota Hammons, Dennis Morton, II, Javeon Smith, and Anthony Smith; significant other, Bonnie Hunter; sister, Judy Hammons Aleman (Donald Peter Aleman); brother, Virgil “Butch” Hammons, Jr. (Ingrid Astacio); nephews, Donald Aleman, Garic Aleman, Jason Aleman, Todd Eric Hammons, and Terry Scott Hammons; special nephews, John Muse and Brock Muse. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil Hammons, Sr. and Estelle Lorraine Hammons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today’s Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus our prayers on the families who have lost loved ones recently. We all have been there and know the difficulties of continuing daily living without a special loved one or friend.
Read the Bible
10-3-23
II Samuel 9
“A person who needs my compassion is ….”
Bro. Darryl has been preaching from II Samuel lately.
Enjoy another morning with cooler weather. Many people like to sit outside to enjoy the change of temperatures. Thank God for being able to do so.
Please be in prayer for the Craig Forrest and the family.
Pray for Dwayne Creel as he and Jana are in Jackson today to see a doctor about a procedure.
Please continue to pray for Diane Turner as she recovers from surgery. Roy said she is progressing well.
Obituary
Kelley Wayne Russell
April 24, 1954 – September 29, 2023
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born April 24, 1954 in Clinton, LA and was 69 years of age. He was a graduate of Amite High School class of 1973. Kelley Wayne retired from Entergy after 38 years of dedicated service to his community and even when he was “off duty” he would listen to scanner and have a tendency to put himself “on duty”. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Amite Fire Department for many years where he really enjoyed the Monday night meetings where someone always brought a deck of cards. The card games always caused him to come home later than planned. He coached Little League Baseball starting in 1983 with his oldest son all the way until 2012 with his grandsons. But most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids. He was known in the community as man of many names including “KW”, “Coach Kelley”, “Coach KW”, “The Light Man”, and “Poppy”. He is survived by wife of 46 years, Terri Chandler Russell; 3 children, Brandon Kent Russell and wife, Kim, Kristin Russell Gafford and husband, Bradley, and Layne Russell; grandchildren, Dakota Russell, Kailey Gafford Bales and husband, Noah, Kyler Gafford, Kayne Russell, Koltyn Gafford, and Karson Russell; sister, Shirley Jo Russell Core and husband, Chic; 2 brothers, Kenneth Carroll “Skipper” Russell, Jr. and wife, Marie, and Robert Reginald “Reggie” Russell and wife, Charlene. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth Carroll Russell, Sr.; mother, Elaine Russell Henry. Visitation at House on the Rock Church, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services conducted by Pastor and close friend Chip Fitz. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Brandon Russell, Dakota Russell, Brad Gafford, Kyler Gafford, Layne Russell, Kayne Russell, Noah Bales, Kole Graham, and Steve Ellzey. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s thank God for all our blessings. There are many. Some of mine are:
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born December 12, 1947 in McComb, MS and was 75 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and retired from Pipefitter’s Local #198. He is survived by 2 daughters, Ronnda Hammons Morris (Mike Morris) and Robin Hammons-Smith (Horace Smith); 4 grandsons, Dakota Hammons, Dennis Morton, II, Javeon Smith, and Anthony Smith; significant other, Bonnie Hunter; sister, Judy Hammons Aleman (Donald Peter Aleman); brother, Virgil “Butch” Hammons, Jr. (Ingrid Astacio); nephews, Donald Aleman, Garic Aleman, Jason Aleman, Todd Eric Hammons, and Terry Scott Hammons; special nephews, John Muse and Brock Muse. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil Hammons, Sr. and Estelle Lorraine Hammons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today is the Lord’s Day, so get up and get busy. It’s not hard to be at church on time when you start on time. You’ll be so glad you went and got there on time.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.
Good morning. I hope to be able to publish today’s TPL.
Ronnie Hammons passed away yesterday afternoon. I’ll post an obituary when one becomes available.
Read the Bible Today
9-30-23
Nehemiah 12: 27-47
God’s people today can celebrate ….”
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for all the grass, trees, and shrubbery that has turned brown due to lack of rain. With rain not predicted for over a week, we are still not out of the drought concerns. Pray for ponds for all the farms too. They are the driest I have ever seen them.
This was celebrated last Wednesday. It is good to see how much it has grown over the years. For those who do not know, it is a student led gathering at school and is held around the flagpole.
OCC Packing Parties
FBC, Kentwood will have packing parties beginning two weeks from today. Please plan to come out at 9 A.M. ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the spiritual birth of many children around the world as they learn about and take Jesus into their hearts.
Georgia Barnette Offering
It never too late to contribute to this offering. The purpose is to be able to help people of Louisiana with needs, such as the aftermath of a hurricane, state park worship services, taking VBS to communities who would otherwise miss out on VBS, special projects such as Hope Center, etc.
Have a wonderful day. Be sure you are prepared for your Sunday School lesson in the morning.
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