Category: WMU

Wednesday

I can do all this through him

who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

 

 

I have some updates I failed to give earlier.

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden has not had foot surgery yet.  She home and resting for now.”’

 

 

Miss Fay Shoemaker is doing very well.  She is pleased with her “apartment” which have a large picture window to allow her to watch birds, a long-time joy.  I failed to get her address, so if you have it and would share it, I would appreciate hearing from you.

 

 

Adrian Phillips is back at home.  He received the care he needed at Greensburg and is thankful to be feeling much better.

 

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher has been home for about a month.  Her Sunday school class has been faithful to visit and share with her.

 

 

Pam Sellers’ friend, Vicki, who has a brain tumor is being monitored and has not required surgery yet.  Pam thanks all the “prayer warriors” for praying for Vicki and Chris.

 

 

 

Edgar “Bear” Bennett

March 10, 1938 – January 22, 2018

A resident of Amite passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born March 10, 1938 in Amite and was 79 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Jane Davidson Bennett; surviving children, Lonnie Bennett and wife, Stacy, David Bennett and Darryl Bennett; grandchildren, Brock Bennett, Michael Rogers, Emily Wales, Mary-Catherine Bennett, Brogan Bennett, and Katelyn Bel; only great granddaughter, Kimberly Bennett; brother, Earl Bennett and wife, Nell, and his daughter in law, Susan Fitzhugh. Preceded in death by his father, Homer Bennett; mother, Janie Barlow Bennett; son, Donnie “Bo” Bennett; daughters, Connie and Krissy Bennett; brothers, Jerry and Ronnie Bennett; and his sister, Mildred McDaniel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 AM until religious services at 1 PM Thursday, January 25, 2018. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Pallbearers will be Justin Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Brock Bennett, Brogan Bennett, Bryan Dykes and Jack “Catfish” Granger. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 11-12
  • Proverbs 10
  • Matthew 20

Don’t get discouraged if you fall behind.  You have several options that are much better than quitting.

  • You can work steadily and catch up at some point.
  • You can pick up where you are and read as often as possible and just take a little longer to complete the Bible.
  • You can choose a variation of this plan, such as reading the Old Testament passages this year and reading the others next year.
  • The point is to READ!  Find what works for you.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

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

 

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

 

 

 

I’m looking forward to seeing the children for missions class tonight.  They are practicing some of the things they have learned at their young ages.  One joy each week is our circle prayer time for missionaries.

 

 

Let’s all continue to learn the things God would have us to learn and then, to apply those things.  It’s never too late to work at such a wonderful goal!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11~

 

 

Adrian Phillips felt much better after some fluid was removed.  Keep praying,

 

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had a difficult time staying healthy lately. Pray for his faithful wife/caregiver, Betty, too.

 

 

Pray for Cheryl (Iley) Dillon as she has retina repair in Mobile today.

 

 

The Kodiak, Alaska area had an earthquake that has caused a tsunami warning for Alaska.  Pray for people as they try to get to higher ground now.

 

 

 

 Katherine Blood Cheramie
November 17, 1946 – January 20, 2018

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born November 17, 1946 in Convent, LA  and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Robert V. Cheramie; 2 sisters, Beth Sabella and husband, John, and Carol Schneider and husband, Mike; 2 nephews, Matthew Sabella and Christopher Schneider; and her niece, Lauren Schneider. Preceded in death by her parents, William CJ Blood and Marie Canatella Blood.  Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite at 10 AM Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party this morning at 11:00 at The Cafe.  We’re celebrating January birthdays.  All ladies are welcome.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 9-10
  • Psalm 10
  • Matthew 19

 

 

FBC, Kentwood received enough money for missions Sunday to add another “light” to the poster.

 

 

Today is a good day to share the love of Jesus.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

 

Jimmy Alford – Jimmy has a bad cough he has not been able to shake this week.  Pray he can get better soon.  Janie had it too, but she is better.

Marshall Carlton Miller

October 18, 1935 – January 19, 2018

A resident of Walker passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born October 18, 1935 in Amite and was 82 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Miller; daughter, K-K Miller and partner, Elizabeth Loftin; step children, Dana Boyd and wife, Terry and Heather Botsford and husband, John; grandchildren, Marshall McNabb and wife, Angela, Karla McNabb, Logan Hollman, and Connor Miller; great grandchildren, Parker, Ava, Blaise, Allie, Kane, Hayden, Micah and Lucas; and his sisters, Maxine Soileau and husband, John and Teresa Ponder. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Eudora Miller; son, Karl Ross Miller and his 3 sisters. A 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.

 

 

 

Roger Smith, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away on January 17, 2018, at the age of 36. He was born on August 2, 1981. He is survived by a son, Dakota Smith, and a daughter, Elizabeth Smith. Father, Jimmie Blackwell; Brother, Adam Smith and wife Laura; Sister, Megan Collette and husband John Brent; Nieces and nephews, Desiree and Steven Smith, and Harlie and Weston Collette; Girlfriend, Nikki Casanova; 2 step-daughters, Destiny Cooper and Joanna Casanova. Proceeded in death by mother, Shirley Blackwell; Grandparents, Dock and Myrtle Blades, and Jessie Smith. Visitation is at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, Monday January 22, at 10 am until services at 12pm. Services will be conducted by Bro. Larry Blades. Interment at Central Cemetery, Greensburg.

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Exodus 7-8, Proverbs 9, & Matthew 17

 

 

I will add another “light” to the poster by the piano.  Let’s put several on for next week.

 

 

Women’s Ministry Project – We are collecting 2018 calendars for the inmates at the parish jail in Amite.  We will always take the paper/softcover Bibles for them too.

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11~

 

Lisa Piner asked for prayer for a young child, Kyle Easley, son of Kristin and David Easley.  Baby Kyle is hospitalized at Our Lady of the Lake with RSV.  He’s a little better, but needs our continuing prayers.

 

 

James Madison Cox

December 10, 1929 – January 03, 2018

James Madison Cox, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite, Louisiana. James was born December 10, 1929 to Albert Coy and Myrtle Lee (Childers) Cox in Orlando, Florida, the middle of five children. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1947.

After graduation, James began a career in retail, working at Woolworth’s in Miami, Florida, where he met his wife, Mary Jane Metz. They were married July 20, 1950.

James continued his career in retail becoming store manager for McCrory’s in Florida and South Carolina and then TG&Y stores in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida. He rose to district manager and eventually moved to Oklahoma City where he became a Vice President for TG&Y stores.

After retirement from TG&Y, James and Mary Jane settled in Baker, Louisiana and opened a craft store. He eventually wrote a book about his childhood which propelled him into a new career teaching Life Writing in the Baton Rouge area.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane and his two brothers, Robert Cox and William Cox. He is survived by his daughters, Kandy (Cox) Ray and Jackie (Cox) Mull; sisters, Carolyn (Cox) Moon and Nancy (Cox) Duzyk; grandsons, Daryl Ray, Jr., Gerald Ray and James Russell Mull, Sr.; four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

No services will be held and in lieu of flowers, the family encourages anyone who wishes to remember James to donate to the American Cancer Society in his name.

 

 

Bobby Oneal Cutrer, Sr.

August 19, 1930 – January 14, 2018

 

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born August 19, 1930 in Pike County, MS and was 87 years of age. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church. He is  survived by 2 sons, Bobby Oneal Cutrer, Jr. and wife, Dorothy, Kentwood and Robert Earl Cutrer and wife, Ramona, Lake Jackson, TX; 4 grandchildren, Laura Beck and husband, Ed, Debbie Tarver, Robert McGuire, Jr. and Robby Cutrer and wife, Katie; sister, Katherine Sims, Grand Isle. Preceded in death by parents, Fleet and Maeola Bond Cutrer; brother, Roger Cutrer. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Larry Gene Edwards

March 06, 1946 – January 14, 2018

 

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born March 6, 1946 in Amite and was 71 years of age. He is survived by  wife of 50 years, Brenda Falgout Edwards; 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, Hayley, Kyle and Courtney Edwards, Shay and Cheyenne Warren, Jacob Newman and wife, Haylea, and Casey Newman, Allison, Russell and Elizabeth Edwards, Miranda and Mackenna Rainey; great-grandchildren, Baylor Newman and Ryleigh Edwards; sister, Nan Edwards Welch and husband, Johnny; brother, Joey Edwards; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Charles Lewis Edwards, Sr. and Yuvonne Bond Edwards; siblings, James Russell “Rusty” Edwards, Charles Lewis Edwards, Jr., Michael Walter Edwards, Jackie Lynn Edwards Stilley, and Donald Earl Edwards. Visitation at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Larry Blades, Bro. Randel Camardelle, and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Twin Oaks Cemetery, Wilmer. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

One more obituary:  Leslie Bethel, formerly of Kentwood and Roseland, passed away.  Her cousin said she was thankful to have seen Leslie Saturday night for a birthday celebration.  I’ll post an obituary when one becomes available.

 

 

 

We had a very good WMU meeting yesterday honoring three ladies who had been active in WMU who were “called home” during 2017.  Dr. Ernest Graham presented a good message about how family influences our love of missions and serving God.

 

 

 

Sunday, I was pleased when two ladies handed me calendars for the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  I hope you have to extra calendars to share too.  If not, they are easily available and probably reduced in price by now.  The calendars should have staples, not spiral rings.  Keep you eyes open for 2018 calendars!

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Genesis 45-47
  • Psalm 7
  • Matthew 14

 

 

 

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin – cancelled for this week!

 

 

Stay warm and dry.  Check on someone who might need some help.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

 

Please pray for Mansell Stinson who is hospitalized at North Oaks with a diabetes problem concerning his feet.  This has been a long, hard battle.

 

 

Rob Anderson, who was recently hospitalized in Houston in now hospitalized in Boston, where the family now lives.  Pray this is only the flu, not something related to the previous problem.

 

 

Don Yarborough, son-in-law of Mr.. Philip Harrell, fell while working in the bathroom.  His most serious injuries seem to be to his head and his left arm.  Pray for him today.

 

 

Freddie Rick

June 25, 1939 – January 13, 2018

A life long resident of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Amite. He was born June 25, 1939 in New Orleans and was 78 years of age. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and made a living in the welding business. He was a Past Master and 32 degree Mason with the Kentwood Lodge #248 F&M Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his son, Freddie Rick, II; 2 sisters, Jennie Rogers and Leona Spackey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Frank Rick, Sr. and Martha Louise Hughes Rick; 5 brothers, Joe Rick, Frank “Ed” Rick, Jr., Monroe Rick, Charlie Rick, and Jimmie Rick; 2 sisters, Winnie McBeth and Jessie Loraine Clement. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until Funeral Services at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Because of the extremely cold weather this week, we will NOT have the Third Thursday gathering at the cabin this month.  Please put the Third Thursday of next month on you calendar.

 

 

If you are packing shoeboxes,  Operation Christmas Child suggests you purchase hats, gloves, and scarves this month. You may be able to find them on sale at this time of the year.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as a provider
  • Catch up if you are behind in your readings.

 

 

Don’t miss today’s WMU meeting at East Fork.  We will meet as a  leadership team at 9:00.  Then, the regular meeting will begin at 10:00.  A potluck meal will follow the meeting.  Our speaker will be Dr. Ernest Graham, pastor of East Fork. Those of you off from work today are invited to join us for the morning.  We gladly invite you to bring your girls with you.

 

 

Many of you did not have electricity for much of the day yesterday.  I know this was especially hard on some families.  I pray this doesn’t happen again during the cold we will have all this week.\

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“That is why we never give up.

Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long.

Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” 

~2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NLT~

 

 

Update on Jimmy Alford:  Jimmy had three or four hard days following his procedure Monday, but he is now feeling much better.  Keep praying for him and his family.

 

 

 

Sheldon Leon Dykes

February 17, 1965 – January 12, 2018

Sheldon Leon Dykes was born February 17, 1965. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2018. Sheldon succumbed to his brief battle with lung cancer at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana, surrounded by those that loved him most. He was survived by daughters, Samantha (Yancy) Hughes, Shelby (Richie) Magee of Kentwood, La; Emily Dykes (fiancé, Chance Travis) of Calhoun, La; and their mother Anna Givens Hodges of Kentwood, La; Grandchildren Joshua and Charlie Hughes, and Brayden Magee; Mother, Nellie (Rodney) Perryman; siblings Donald, Walter, Betty, Libby, Raymond, Denell, Mark and Kim; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Dykes. Sheldon was a nurse by trade and worked in the health care field for over 30 years. He was currently serving as the Administrator of Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. He proudly served the community at this facility for more than 15 years in various roles. He was a pillar of strength and love for his family and all of those who knew him. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, Louisiana on Saturday, January 20th from 10-11 am. Visitation with the family before the service will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please honor Sheldon by making donations to Kentwood Manor Nursing Home.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Genesis 43-44
  • Proverbs 6
  • Matthew 12

 

 

Missions poster – I put eight new “lights” on the poster Friday morning.  I hope you will notice the progress we are making.

 

 

I hope all of you made it through the low temperatures last night without any trouble.  Tonight won’t be so bad, but then the very low temperatures will be back.  Take care.  Keep warm!

 

 

Do you want to be blessed?  Make a few visits to senior adults who are homebound.  You will be greatly blessed.  Your visit will be the highlight of their day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.

~Psalm 40:3~

 

John Herbert Kilpatrick

March 03, 1930 – January 11, 2018

John Herbert Kilpatrick, 87, of Amite LA, died January 11,2018 at the home of his son while surrounded by his family and his beloved dog, Ralph. Born March 3, 1930, in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of the late Myrtle Pipes and Stephen Milton Kilpatrick. After graduating from LW, John worked for and retired from Ethyl Corporation after 33 years. During his life he enjoyed many hobbies, including building and flying model airplanes, and riding his bicycles. A founding member of The Crescent City Cyclist Bicycle Club, John rode his bicycle for some 47,000 miles over a thirteen-year period.

His family and many friends will miss his endless stories about life growing up in Amite, LA Before his memory failed, he was a family historian, and will take with him much of this history. His favorite past time was riding on country roads and talking about his best friend, his dog, Ralph.

He was well known as the Red Headed, Irish Tenor, who faithfully sang “Oh Holy Night” at every Christmas Eve Service at The Amite First Methodist Church until his health began to fail.

He is survived by his sons, John Stephen Kilpatrick and his wife Elaine, of Shreveport LA, James David Kilpatrick, and Richard RP Kilpatrick and wife Kathleen; two granddaughters, Morgan and Christina Kilpatrick of Shreveport.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Bertie Jane Greenhill Kilpatrick, his sister, Catherine Kilpatrick Ridgedell, his wonderful dog, Pete, and many other family members.

In his last days his body was very strong but his mind failed him because of his Alzheimer’s Disease. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Family would like to thank his caregiver, Vivian Desormeaux, and St. Joseph’s Hospice as well as all those who took time to visit him and send him cards.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 10:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Josh Milliron. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Don’t forget to pass the word about the associational  WMU meeting Monday at East Fork Baptist Church.  We will honor WMU ladies who passed away during 2017 and get to listen to Dr. Ernest Graham talk about families who pass on a love for missions.  We will have a leadership meeting at 9:00, the meeting at 10:00, and then, a potluck lunch.   A nursery will be provided.  Your girls who may be out of school are invited to attend too.

 

 

I know I’m sounding like a broken record, but check on others who may have needs during this extremely cold weather.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Genesis 38-42
  • Psalm 6
  • Matthew 11

 

 

Keep praying.  Keep reading.

Anna Lee

Friday

“By our baptism, then, we were buried with him and shared his death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from death by the glorious power of the Father, so also we might live a new life.”

 ~Romans 6:4 GNT~

 

Mrs. Felicia (Rev. Mark) Robinson is improving.  Thank you for praying.  Keep praying along with the ladies of FBC, Greensburg.

 

 

Two Kentwood obituaries:

  1. George Elliott DeBlanc

    October 05, 1939 – January 10, 2018

    A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1939 in Osyka, MS and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Tinsey DeBlanc; 6 daughters, Debbie (Larry) Lambert, Magnolia, MS, Debbie (Barry) Rhodus, Magnolia, MS, Carol (Amanda) DeBlanc, Haslet, TX, Sharon (Bill) Birch, Kentwood, LA, Shannon (Donald) Hill, Amite, LA and Rachael (Trey) Buckley, Kentwood, LA; 9 grandchildren, Chris and Justin Lambert, Luke Rhodus, Josh and Jonathan Hill, Kirstie Sanchez, Kallie Birch, and Taylor and Calin Buckley; 9 great grandchildren, Tristen, Landon, Koben, Chance, Landon, and Karli Lambert, Peyton McCurry, Mckenzie Hill, and Tayton and Easton Buckley; siblings, Genevieve (Billy) Johnson, Leesville, LA, Robert (Susie) DeBlanc, Long Beach, MS, Joe (Patricia) DeBlanc, Osyka, MS and Roy DeBlanc, Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Elliott Robert DeBlanc and Geneva McElveen DeBlanc; brother, David DeBlanc; and 2 sisters, Deloris Bethel and Annette DeBlanc. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday and from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Reid Travis, Dr. Danny Smith, and Rev. Joe Everett. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

  2. Garrett “Max” Blades

    November 01, 1989 – January 10, 2018                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Garrett “Max” Blades, age 28, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in a motorcycle accident. Max was a decorated Marine who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan, where he earned multiple commendations of valor. He proudly touted that it was some of the best years of his life. He made life long bonds with the Marines who served beside him and never missed an opportunity to tell anyone who would listen why America is the greatest country in the world. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal from the Marines. Max went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and worked in sales and service at multiple Harley Davidson dealerships in our area. He is survived by his mother, Vickie Yarborough Blades; father, Randy Wayne Blades; brothers, Justin Casey Blades and wife, Alison Brocato Blades and Jesse Reeves Blades and wife, Tabitha Bankston Blades; grandmother, Catherine McNabb Yarborough; and his beloved niece and nephews, Halle, Parker, Jonah, and Tanner; girlfriend, Katrina Pittman. Max was blessed with an extensive family including numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, who are also grieving this loss. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert Yarborough, Sr., Laverne Blades and Pearl Blades; aunts and uncles, Joyce Gail Wall, with whom he shared a birthday, Sandy Blades, Mickey Blades, and Rusty Blades and his special great aunt, Doris Kreh. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 12 Noon until Memorial Services at 3 PM, on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Here’s a perpetual need you, your family, class, or church may want to help with.  Earlier this week, I was contacted to see if I had any more new or used paperback Bibles for the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail ministry.  Yesterday, we made that delivery.  They were so pleased to have the Bibles you gave.  I will continue to collect the Bibles for the next delivery.  I was also asked for 2018 calendars.  They need to be put together with staples, not the wire spirals.  If you have paperback Bibles and/or calendars, please give them to me or place them in the tote under the stairwell to the balcony of FBC, Kentwood.  Thanks!

 

 

The Friday morning Bible study will be at 10 A.M. this morning.  We will study Ezekiel 34-35.  You are welcome to join us in the fellowship hall this morning.

 

 

 

Very cold temperatures are coming to our area again.  Be prepared.  Check with others to make sure they have what they need to be prepared.

 

 
Here’s the Most Important Thing You Can Do in 2018 – https://www.imb.org/2018/01/08/resolve-proclaim-christ/

 

 

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday at East Fork Baptist Church
  • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 2017
  • Dr. Ernest Graham will speak on a missionary heritage
  • Lunch will follow the 10 A.M. meeting

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Genesis 35-37
  • Proverbs 5
  • Matthew 10

 

 

Jesus loves you!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

“For I can do everything through Christ, 

who gives me strength.”

~Philippians 4:13 NLT~

 

 

Miss Fay Shoemaker arrived in Atlanta only to learn she has a broken hip.  Pray for her as she has this taken care of.

 

 

Chase Birch was involved in an accident on I-55 when an 18-wheeler blew a tire.  Chase only has minor injuries and will be fine.

 

 

Mike Strickland has more complications.  Please pray.

 

 

 

George DeBlanc passed away yesterday at Greensburg.  Please be in prayer for his family.

 

 

Max Blades also passed away yesterday.  Prayers for his family will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Genesis 32-34
  • Psalms 5
  • Matthew 9

 

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet Monday at East Fork Baptist Church.  The leadership meeting will be at 9:00 with the meeting beginning at 10.  A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.  The focus of the meeting will be honoring our WMU ladies who have passed away during 2017.  Our guest speaker will be Dr. Ernest Graham, who will speak about a family heritage for missions.  Since Monday is a holiday for many of you, we invite you to spend some time with us.  Girls are also invited to participate with their mothers.  A nursery will be provided to help mothers with small children.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

God gives us strength to get through the good days and the difficult days.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them;

I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.

~Ezekiel 11:19~

 

 

Today, let’s say special prayers for George DeBlanc and his family.  He is having a very serious health issue.

 

 

One week from today, the associational WMU will meet at East Fork to honor ladies who formerly served with us. but who passed away in the last year.  The meeting is at 10 A.M. and will conclude with a potluck lunch.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Genesis 26-27
  • Psalm 4
  • Matthew 7

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

What opportunities for helping others does God have planned for us today?

Anna Lee