Saturday

“From inside the fish

Jonah prayed to the LORD his God.”

~Jonah 2:1 (NIV)~

This Scripture leads me to think we can pray for God any where and any time!

Scott Womack‘s procedure for Friday was postponed until Tuesday due to a hospital emergency situation. Please continue to pray for Scott’s procedure.

Carol Ann Cleveland was better today. Please continue to pray for her.

Friends, John and Barbara Forshag, are quarantined. She tested positive for the virus. He was tested later and has no results yet. Both are experiencing mild symptoms. Please add them to your prayer list.

Sheryl Andrus Carnegie, formerly of Amite, has cancer. Her recent trip to MD Anderson showed no cancer. Pray she is in “remission”.

Travis A. Howes

September 30, 1935 – July 30, 2020

A resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home. He was born September 30, 1935 in Ponchatoula, LA and was 84 years of age. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Howes; 2 sons, Bryan K. Howes and wife, Carla, and Steven K. Howes and wife, Colleen; 1 daughter, Rene H. Dyer and husband, Trey; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Olga Howes; 3 brothers, Warren Howes, Stanley Howes and Alden Howes. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, August 3, 2020. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Vivian Lambert Trabona

January 14, 1947 – July 29, 2020

Vivian Abiline Lambert Trabona, age 73, passed away peacefully July 29, 2020 in Covington, La. She was born January 14, 1947 in Independence, La. to Harrell and Audrey Faust Lambert. After graduating Amite High School, at the age of 18, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Nick Paul Trabona, on December 13, 1965. She also shared her love for her family as a wonderful mother and a loving and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Vivian loved Christ and was a very active member in St. Helena Catholic Church. She had continuous faith in God’s Word. At home “her chair” was surrounded by biblical study books and scripture. Vivian was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Vivian is survived by her husband, Nick Paul Trabona, son, John Kevin Trabona, daughter Nikole and husband Tommy Shane Blalock, grandsons, Kevin Scott Trabona, Caleb Todd Trabona and Brittany Woods, 3 great grandchildren, Jacelyn, Kaden and Charla Grace Trabona. Also survived by her siblings, sister Bonnie Travis, brothers Lanis, Richard “Dickie”, Aubrey, Homer and Fred Lambert. Only surviving aunt, Mary Lambert Trabona. Predeceased by parents, Harrell and Audrey Faust Lambert. A mass in her honor will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020 at St. Helena Catholic Church, 122 South 1st Street, Amite, La. at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the services at Saint Joseph Abbey Cemetery, 75376 River Road, Covington, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Full of Grace Ministry, 122 South 1st Street, Amite, La. 70422.McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

HENRY SIBLEY, JR.

Henry Sibley, Jr. 73, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on July 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1946. Henry was a Hammond High School graduate and a 1967 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. He was retired from Louisiana Weights and Measures and was also a retired dairy farmer. He served on the Tangipahoa Parish School Board for 10 years. He was an active member of Eagle Heights Community Church. He was a kind and gentle-natured person, whose greatest treasure in life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Robertson Sibley, two daughters, Robin Strahan (Roy), and Lisa Dunn (Kevin), and one son, Henry Sibley III. He is also survived by one brother, Nolan Sibley (Betty). He has eight grandchildren, Joshua Dunn (Sarah), Caleb Dunn (Bethany), Hannah Dunn, Roy Strahan III (Christian), Rhett Strahan, Caroline Sibley, Jenna Sibley, and Jack Sibley. His two great-grandchildren are Alyse Dunn and Ella Kate Dunn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sibley Sr. and Sybil Miles Sibley.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the family has opted for a private funeral service to be held at Eagle Heights Community Church. This service will be conducted by Rev. Jimmy Robertson and Pastor Kevin Dunn.The service will be livestreamed at eagleheights.net at 11:00 am on August 3, 2020. Pallbearers will be his grandsons along with his good friend Fillmore Tucker. Interment will be at Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery.

Spring Creek Baptist Church reports a great VBS. Thank God for those who worked to make VBS possible and for the decisions that were made by the children.

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 21

2 Chronicles 30:1-31:21
Romans 15:1-22
Psalm 25:1-15
Proverbs 20:13-15

Have a great day. Spread some “Sonshine” in our troubled world.

Anna Lee

Monday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

~Psalm 1:6~

Update and two new requests from Kaye Roberts

Kaye’s nephew, Blair Alford, will have surgery August 3 to remove a kidney
Bubba’s sister, Margaret Frazier, will have a second thyroid surgery to remove any remaining portions of her thyroid today at BRG.
Margaret’s husband, Wayne, will have a procedure related to his pacemaker Thursday at University in Jackson.

Please pray for these three needs.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will have gall bladder surgery tomorrow. Please be praying for her.

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Eizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly

June 21, 1940 – July 18, 2020

Elizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly, a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her home. She was born June 21, 1940 in Amite, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her son, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha; daughter, Brandi Faunce and husband Curtis; grandchildren, Dustin Wilkinson and wife, Madelyn, Jacob Wilkinson and wife, Hannah, Jordan Wilkinson and wife, Whitney, Ace Misita and wife, Brittany, Drew Misita and wife, Lindsey, Kody Miller, Tucker Miller, Cassie Faunce, Cole Faunce and Callie Rae Faunce; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Cutrer and husband, Sam, Sheryll Magee and husband, Mike and Addie Mae Magee. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Ridgedell; husband, Clifton Conerly; daughter, Deborah Wilkinson; daughter, Linda Misita; son, Ricky Miller; 2 brothers, Robert Ridgedell and Gary Ridgedell. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

David Reynold Mixon

September 18, 1954 – July 17, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer

September 20, 1930 – July 19, 2020

Charles Rohner – I haven’t found an obituary.

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 20

2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17
Romans 6:1-23
Psalm 16:1-11
Proverbs 19:20-21

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Spring Creek Baptist Church will have VBS July 26-Aug.1. Contact the church office for more information and to register children.

It’s great to have readers to pray daily.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart!

I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 NIV

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 11

1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18
Acts 28:1-31
Psalm 9:1-12
Proverbs 19:1-3

Mrs. Pam Kliesch asked for prayer for Dr. Stan Statham, director of our association of churches, who has Covid-19. I know you will want to pray for this wonderful man of God, his large family, and all those he ministers to.

Pray for the family night VBS service at FBC, Kentwood at 5 P.M. tomorrow. You can choose from the live event at church or the live online event. See the children who have been learning about Jesus and having fun this past week.

Missionary Joseph Ragan dies at 57

http://www.bpnews.net/55078/missionary-joseph-ragan-dies-at-57

As you pray for the family of this man, please also pray for those to whom he ministered.

Louisiana evangelist reaches 14 million in global event, 100,000 saved and counting

JUNE 11, 2020

Here’s the name Sammy Tippit again. https://baptistmessage.com/louisiana-evangelist-reaches-14-million-in-global-event-100000-saved-and-counting/

Prepare for a wonderful, meaningful Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But Peter and John replied,

“Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him?

You be the judges!

As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

~Acts 4:19-20~

I have an update on Sue Smith. Surgery went well and she is doing fine. Keep praying her liver transplant is a success.

Bryan’s Journey

Today is our final traveling day for this round. Ready to be home for 3 months ! All test, procedures were good. One more month long trip to Houston in the fall and he will be finished with treatments.

We are thankful for all the Prayers , telephone calls, visits, cards from all of our friends and family.

We have been blessed . God had been faithful.

Monnie Bridges McNabb

July 21, 1939 – July 07, 2020

Monnie Bridges McNabb, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. She was born July 21, 1939 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John McNabb; son, Michael McNabb and wife, Kim; daughter, Monica Miley and husband, Travis; grandchildren, Courtney Woodard, Mallory Brabham and husband, Joseph, Brittany Woodard, Shelby Woodard, Christopher McNabb and wife, Brita, Landon McNabb and wife, Brooke, Kelsey Fitzgerald, Kaleigh Dyar and husband, Justin, Emily Miley, Gracie Miley and Emmett Miley; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Billie Rae Bullock; brother, Maurice Jay Bridges and wife, Judy; sister-in-law, Ann Huff; brother-in-law, Barry McNabb and wife, Helen. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Tena Bridges; daughter, Lynette Woodard; brothers, Thomas “Pud” Bridges, Garland “ Rocky” Bridges and Curtis Bridges; sisters, Betty Wales and Rhonda Bridges. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 10, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Jerry Kennedy. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 1109 South Chestnut Street, Hammond, LA 70403. Donate For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

James “Jim’ McKean, Jr.

October 20, 1933 -July 8, 2020

James “Jim” Marshall McKean, Jr. passed on to the next life surrounded by family on July 8, 2020 at his home in Greensburg. He was born on October 20, 1933 in Slidell and was 86 years old.

A loyal member of the Iron Workers Local 623, Iron Workers Local 58, and Boilermakers Union of Baton Rouge. He worked for nearly 50 years in the construction industry. He was also a dairy farmer for many years. When he retired, he then focused on expanding and growing the family farm, raising bees and collecting honey.

He is survived by his wife Glenda Moak McKean. They were married on December 1, 1962 in New Orleans. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years together building their family farm. Also survived by siblings Bill and Paul McKean; children Lisa (David) King, daughter-in-law, Karol McKean, Patricia (David) Bartkowiak, Roy (Jan) McKean, Beckie McKean, Betty (Tommy) Turner; sisters-in-law Martha Moak Martin and Barbara (Henry) Wallace; siblings-in-law Fay McKean, Ralphadean McKean, and Henry Doughty; grandchildren Josh (Shonagh) McKean, Victoria (Jeff) Lewandrowski, Kaleigh and Jacob McKean, Tyler King, Amanda (Quentin) Freeney, Matt (Pamela) LaRoche, Christine (Joshua) Chadwick, Roy (Selena) McKean Jr., Crystal (Bobby) Finley, Tommy Jr. (Jennifer), Charlotte, DeAnn, Tammy, and Glenda McKean, Cody and Casey Goraum, Alice and Alan Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents Isabel Barber and James Marshall McKean, Sr.; sons Jimmy, Jason, and Tommy McKean; siblings Lee (Irene) McKean, Elizabeth (Leonard) Soeller, John Mckean, Theresa Doughty, Peter McKean; sister-in-law Helena McKean; sister-in-law Ester Moak Pope; sons-in-law Ronnie LaRoche, Tommy Carswell; grandson Clayton Turner.

He donated his body to science. Visitation will be 2-3 PM prior to a memorial service on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Arcola Baptist Church, 64401 I-55 Frontage Rd, Roseland, LA 70456, where he and Glenda were members. A graveside service will be announced in the near future where his ashes will be returned to rest by his sons in Greensburg Cemetery.

Family requests either live plants or artificial flowers suitable for the cemetery in lieu of flower arrangements.

Honorary pallbearers include:
Henry Wallace, David King, Josh McKean, Jacob McKean, Tyler King, Orian Williams, Ken Pope, Kaleigh McKean, Victoria Lewandrowski.

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 9

1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40
Acts 27:1-20
Psalm 7:1-17
Proverbs 18:22

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood

I spoke with the secretary via phone yesterday. She said everything was going well with VBS. Over 100 people are in attendance each day. The family night program will be at 5 PM Sunday. It will be live-streamed like a regular church service.

Operation Christmas Child

Thank-you so much for the donations to Operation Christmas Child this year. Wanda Smith has been an awesome internet shopper for some of the classes. Thank-you so much, Wanda.

I’m very thankful for those of you who pray each day.

Anna Lee

Monday, 7-6-2020

In him and through faith in him

we may approach God with freedom and confidence.

~Ephesians 3:12~

Read the Bible in 2020 – 7-6-2020

1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4
Acts 24:1-27
Psalm 4:1-8
Proverbs 18:16-18

Today and tonight, several area churches will begin Vacation Bible School (VBS). Please spend some time praying for:

No virus or other health problems among students or workers
Children to learn about the God through Bible stories and songs
Children to come to know God and want to live for Him daily
Lots of fun!

Pray for Clint Smith, one of Lea Smith’s sons. He’s having a medical test today to determine if additional heart surgery is necessary. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Please pray for Virginia Carr, formerly of Roseland. She has completed a long surgery for hearing implants. Pray especially for July 20th when the implants will be activated and that Virginia will have improved hearing.

I contacted Shirley and Sylvester Humphrey today to check on them. Sylvester has overcome another round with cancer and is much improved. They are serving God at Kedron, where their son is the pastor. Hope Center exists because of Shirley and Sylvester’s identifying a need and working to address that need. Thank-you for all the time, prayer, and work you gave to help others is many ways. They have passed the responsibilities and dreams on to others. The new and larger Hope Center is now located in the big curve south of Roseland on highway 51.

I think you may profit from reading Dr. Waylon Bailey’s Sunday post.

http://waylonbailey.com/2020/07/05/a-critical-month/

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Today marks one year since we celebrated David at his party at the church on July 6, 2019. Many of you were able to be there. David was struggling with his health at that time. Seeing his friends, classmates, family, co-workers, and church family that day was a big encouragement to him and to our family. Many of you have continued to pray for him since that day. David has surprised his family and the medical staff treating him with major improvement that was not expected. Thanks for being his friend through the years and especially on that day. David is better. The big turnaround started to happen in July, 2019. Several people, pinpoint the change as starting at the party. Each day is an unexpected gift from God. Thanks for the encouragement you gave him/us on July 6, 2019.

A quote from Jason’s church that could be seen when people left the service today:

“Go and make an impact this week!”

Anna Lee

Monday

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.

Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

~Colossians 3:13 (NLT)~

Did you thank God for waking you up this morning?

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 29

2 Kings 15:1-16:20
Acts 19:13-41
Psalm 147:1-20
Proverbs 18:4-5

Operation Christmas Child

For those of you who are asking about what to purchase and when, now is the best time to buy school supplies such as markers, crayons, large erasers, one-subject notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, school scissors, pencil boxes, etc. Happy shopping!

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood begins a week from today. If you have a child or grandchildren attending, please contact the church office at 229-8111 to be sure your child is registered and and paperwork in order.

We all know churches were closed for a while. Some people have been watching online. Others have found different things to do. Pray they find they way back to church services in person or online,

Anna Lee

Monday

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 22

2 Kings 3:1-4:17
Acts 14:8-28
Psalm 140:1-13
Proverbs 17:22

A list for Bible readings for May-August is available at FBC, Kentwood.

Operation Christmas Child will be packing boxes at FBC. Kentwood. It is always a good time to watch for sales of items children want/need that will fit with other items in a shoebox. Items can be turned in at church any time. Also, a list of suggested items is available at church. A list for July will be available Sunday. Your help with this wonderful mission project is greatly appreciated.

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will begin in two weeks. I know dates and times and not much more because David and I are not getting out unless necessary. Thankfully, the church services come to my computer and other people help me stay updated. If you want to send you child to VBS call the church office at 229-8111 for more information and to pre-register your children.

Baptist Press – hhttp://www.bpnews.net/

This Monday is a great day to be alive and serving God!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God gives us even more grace, as the Scripture says,

‘God is against the proud,

but he gives grace to the humble.’”

~James 4:6 (NCV)~

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 16

1 Kings 15:25-17:24
Acts 10:24-48
Psalm 134:1-3
Proverbs 17:9-11

Barrett Travis is home. I know the family will appreciates your prayers, cards, and caring actions.

Pray for the families of those involved in a tragic accident.

Today, I want to thank two very special ladies who gave money for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that will be packed at FBC, Kentwood. Thank-you for helping to bless the children with simple gifts and the invitation to learn about Jesus. This is always a group effort. May everyone who helps be blessed in knowing they make an eternal difference in the lives of children.

Baptist Press –http://www.bpnews.net/

Vacation Bible Schools will be starting in a few weeks. Pray for all the workers who are preparing now. Pray for the children who will participate. Pray for families who entrust their children to the care and training provided.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.”

~Daniel 6:26 (NIV)~

Some reasons you might want to thank God today:

Jesus loves you
Your family loves you
Your house didn’t flood
No tornadoes in our area
No sickness in your family
A job with good benefits
Another year of school completed
You are “graduating”, despite the virus
Someone called you
Someone visited you
You have a church family
Your child/grandchild was baptized
You get to work in VBS this year
Your church is finding a way for worship despite the virus
A neighbor brought you fresh vegetables
You are not in the hospital
Your grown children check on you
Your car runs smoothly
Your roof doesn’t leak
You had a good day yesterday
You were able to rest well last night
You have a telephone
Etc.

Prayers needed today! Today, I want to ask for prayers for those who are undergoing chemo, having scans, doing more blood work, getting another opinion, quarantined with the virus, facing additional surgery, etc.

I also encourage you to pray for those who are lost, discouraged, depressed, losing their homes, dealing with children who are in trouble, families with seemingly unsolvable differences, families with members working too many hours, families facing an unwanted move, families with very little food in the pantry, families with more bills than money, older people who cannot afford their medication, families separated by too many miles, neglected children, families with no air conditioning in our hot climate, families needing drivable automobiles, people who need a job, etc.

You can pray for specific people you know in some of these situations or pray in general. These are some of the needs around us. Some of these needs may even be in your family or household. You don’t need names. They need prayers! Hopefully, this list has you thinking and praying,

Dorothy Ann “Puggy” Tate

February 04, 1948 – June 07, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home. She was born February 4, 1948 in Maringouin, LA and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her children, Davis Tate and wife, Beverly and Stephanie Graham and husband, Micheal Graham; grandchildren, Shane Tate, Krystal Tate, Lakin Graham, Levi Graham and Ely Graham; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Tate, Keegan Herrington and Anderson Tate;13 brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Davis Tate; father, Albert Sparks; mother, Camilla Palermo Sparks; brother and sisters, Albert Sparks, Jr., Jessie Sparks, Linda Baker and Jeanette Sparks. Graveside Services will be held at New Jerusalem Cemetery at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Services conducted by Bishop Rick Maricelli. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Ivy Wallace Wall, Jr.

February 03, 1942 – June 07, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1942 in Independence, LA and was 78 years of age. He graduated with a bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Southeastern Louisiana University. He was a self employed dairy farmer, owner of JaniKing Commercial Cleaning and treasurer/operator of Gulf Dairy Milk Product Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Arcola. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra Crawford Wall; daughter, Deborah Wall Miller; son, Ivy “Huck” Wall, III and wife, Kelly; 5 grandchildren, Ben Pierre Miller, Brandi Victoria Miller, Ivy Wall, IV, Ivan Huck Wall and Grace Kelli Wall; great- grandson, Preston Wright; brother, Robert Wall; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Gregory Wall; granddaughter, Ashley Sue Miller; parents, Ivy Wall, Sr. and Zula Brown Wall. Special thanks to the Saxon family for their love and support during this time. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Bob Simpson. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 9th

1 Kings 5:1-6:38
Acts 7:1-29
Psalm 127:1-5
Proverbs 16:28-30

I received word yesterday that Tangipahoa Baptist Church will hold their VBS early in July. Pray for those leading, teaching, and children who will be attending.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

Friday

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 22:6

VBS at FBC, Kentwood

July 6-10 (Not June) – delaying for a month
8:30 – 10:30 A.M.
PS4 – 5th Grade
Focus on small groups
Wearing of masks is optional.
Registration at FBC, Kentwood

Please pray for Easton Strickland, Tommy Strickland’s youngest grandchild.

Need prayers for my youngest grandson, Easton Strickland, he was blown off a inflatable water slide. He has a skull fracture and is being sent to BR pediatrics. (May 25th)
Update on Easton Neurologist cleared him and took off his neck brace. He should go home today. He has to stay on the couch for 12 weeks. A little swelling in his liver, she said? The cracked skull, concussion, bruises, and scrapes.. Other than that, he’s ok. He doesn’t remember it, or almost anything for several hours after. They said he probably never will.
Thanks for the prayers (May 26th)

Robbie Lynn Callihan is celebrating seven years of being clear of pancreatic cancer. Thank God for this awesome report.

Scott Tolleson (Shreveport, LA)

Scott is my first cousin who is in his early 60’s. He is now on hospice care for Huntington’s Disease. Please pray for Scott and his family during this very difficult time. He has several family members who are also dealing with this horrible disease. Please pray for Scott and is family. I wish I could erase HD from existence! Is is a very cruel disease and continues to show its terrible power in the Tolleson family.

Zilpha Lea Varnado Smith

February 18, 1925 – May 27, 2020

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, of natural causes. She was 95 years old. Zilpha Lea was a devout Baptist who loved people, gardening, traveling, playing games, and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her loving daughters, Connie Oubre and husband, Bootsie, Cathy LeJeune and husband, Brian, Richelle Latham and husband, Bert; 4 grandchildren, Bruce LeJeune and wife, Jennifer, Kimberly Cleveland and husband, Darryl, Zachary Oubre and wife, Becky, Alisha Lee and husband, Dustin; 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ashford and Mae Varnado; her husband of 51 years, Dick Smith; brother, Donald Varnado; sister, Myrthe Erwin; and granddaughter, Monica Latham. The family would like to thank Golden Age Healthcare of Denham Springs for their loving care. Visitation will be held at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood on Saturday, May 30, 2020, from 10:00AM until 12:00PM with a service at 12:00PM conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce LeJeune, Tyler Genre, Andrew Genre, Don Gates, Mark Varnado, and Dustin Lee. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Phyllis Adams Yarbrough (sister of Nancy Stokes)

Phyllis Adams Yarbrough, 61 a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

She is survived by father, Adolph Joseph Adams; her sons Joshua Hill and Tyler Yarbrough and daughter Michele Hill Wilson; sisters Martha Boone Kozen, Christine Adams Melancon, Nancy Adams Stokes, Dale Adams Comeaux, and brother Dan Adams; grandchildren Cullen and Abigail Hill and Cody and Cash Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her mother Hilda “Sue” Gibbons Adams; sister Kathleen Adams Baudoin and brother John Paul Clifton.

The family will have a private memorial service.

I am in Christ and Christ is in me. Claim that all day every day. -Phyllis Yarbrough

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 29th

Exodus 8:1-9:35
Matthew 19:13-30
Psalm 24:1-10
Proverbs 6:1-5

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Louisiana Baptist Message –https://baptistmessage.com/

Make today count for something, someone important to you!

Anna Lee