Category: Women’s Ministry

Christmas Eve

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

 Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.

Galatians 4:4-5

“Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

Luke 2:10-11 NIV

 

 

Read the Christmas story – Luke 24

 

 

Read the Bible today – Reflect on God as Emmanuel.

 

 

 

Nancy Pledger’s sister passed away after having had dementia for more than sixteen years.  Nancy’s brother-in-law faithfully cared for his wife every day.

 

 

 

My friends in Indonesia are fine.  The tsunami did not cause then any concern.  Pray for the families who have lost loved ones though.

 

 

Pray for my college friend, Fannie Seal.  She is having knee replacement surgery today.

 

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood, like many other area churches will have a candlelight service this evening at 6 P.M.  You are invited to attend and bring your company with you.

 

 

 

Pray for the many people who will be traveling to celebrate Christmas with their family today.

 

 

Remember, this day and this holiday is about Jesus.  

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.

~Galatians 4:4-5~

 

 

Here’s the obituary for Jimmy Tolar.

https://www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=83310&locid=112&fbclid=IwAR1qV4sfrr4XKYkEdVzebX0rTawStNcOqiUrlj48od2bEuPIicad1FI5wls

 

JAMES “JIMMY” C TOLAR

James “Jimmy” C Tolar

James Carol Tolar, (Jimmy), 80, of Kentwood, LA, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Hammond.

He was born February 27, 1938 in Hathorn, MS. He was the son of Marvin and Charlene Rogers Tolar.

He was a proud graduate of Kentwood High School and LSU School of Banking. He was a retired Senior Vice President at First Guaranty Bank (44 years), Christmas tree farmer, a member of the Kentwood Rotary Club (43 years) and deacon at First Baptist Church of Kentwood, (50 years). ‘Daddy Jim’ loved camping and fishing, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family and serving the Lord.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Naomi Davidson Tolar of Kentwood; one sister, Mary Frances Graham (Arlon) of Houston TX; one daughter, Audrey Elaine Doucette (Bob) of Richmond KY; three sons, Russ Tolar (Laura) of Kentwood, Jeff Tolar (Amy) of Crestview FL, and Tom Tolar (Stacey) of Kentwood. eight grandchildren, Danielle Mills (Ben), Brandon Doucette, Tyler Carter, Dawson Tolar, Micah Tolar, Autumn Tolar, Seth Tolar and Darbi Tolar; one great- grandchild, Liam Herrel and a host of family and friends.

Visitation is Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM at First Baptist Church Kentwood, LA and continues Saturday from 9 AM until worship services at 11 AM, led by Bro. Darryl Miller. Burial will follow in Hyde cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS.

 

Read the Christmas story – Luke 23

 

 

Read the Bible today,

  • Zech 1-3
  • Proverbs 29
  • Matt. 20
Have a great Christmas Eve Eve!
Anna Lee

Friday

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”

~Luke 1:32-33~

Jimmy Rufus Williams is sitting up, eating some, and acting like he would be happy to head to Kentwood in a few days.
Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled to get to go home today.  Pray all goes well for her there as she continues to heal.
You are invited to attend the wake for Jimmy Tolar tonight at FBC, Kentwood and the worship service tomorrow at 11 at FBC, Kentwood.
Pearl Rosamond‘s service will be at Taylor Creek today at 11.
Mrs. Bonnie McMillian’s service will be today at New Zion Baptist Church.
I did not locate an obituary for Mrs. Katherine Strickland yet.
Read the Christmas story – Luke 21

Read the Bible today

  • Zephaniah
  • Proverbs 28
  • Matthew 18

 

 

 

Share the giving spirit of this season today because it was because God gave his Son to us to start this wonderful season of the year,

Anna Lee

Thursday

30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.

~Luke 1:30-31~

Jimmy William‘s surgery went well.  He had five by-passes.  Linda is thankful for your prayers during seven hours of surgery.
Gayle Owens made it home from her second round of hospital time following her heart attack.  She will be making some diet changes.  Pray she does well with that.

Bonnie Jean Bridges McMillan

July 25, 1934 – December 19, 2018

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born July 25, 1934 in St. Helena Parish and was 84 years of age. She accepted Christ and joined New Zion Baptist Church at the age of 12, where she has been a lifelong member. She was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, where she served as the regent of the Halimah Chapter and as the State Corresponding Secretary under the Cook Administration. She was a longtime member of the St. Helena Parish Democratic Committee. She was a board member of the St. Helena Parish Council on Aging. She was the 14th child of Wilson William Bridges and Cassie Bridges Bridges. She is survived by 3 sons, Aubrey McMillan and Carolyn, Ronald McMillan and Annette, and Stephen McMillan and Marsha; 9 grandchildren, Jeremey McMillan, Spencer and Angela McMillan, Adam and Heather McMillan, Hardy and Emily McMillan, Mackie and Raye Anne McMillan, Mandie Mcmillan, Dondi and Rufus Willams, Melanie Wilbanks, Jennifer McMillan and Brad Dees; 20 great-grandchildren, Cassie Wilson, Morgan McMillan and Destin Leblanc, Taylor Ridgedell, David Daniels, Jr., Colby Ridgedell, Dalton McMillan, Devin Daniels, Lauryn Ridgedell, Caitlyn McMillan, Grace Rae Hickman, Landon McMillan, Jonas Hickman, Ava Daniels, Paxton Dees, Bracy McMillan, Lana McMillan, Lila McMillan, Jemma Grice, Peyton Dees, and Porter McMillan; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Elaina Williams and Brody Williams;4 great-great-grandchildren, Kori Fontenot, Kainen Fontenot, Kyler Wilson, and Eli Carter Leblanc. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph “Mackie” Carl McMillan; parents, Wilson William Bridges and Cassie Bridges Bridges; 1 son, Donald McMillan; 1 daughter, Sharon McMillan; 1 great-grandchild, Douglas Duran McMillan, 6 brothers, J.S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C.J. Bridges, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges, and Charles Bridges; 7 sisters, Mammie Allen, Mattie Lambert, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Crowell, Inez Tate, and Wilma Chand.Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Jeremey McMillan, Spencer McMillan, Adam McMillan, Hardy McMillan, Mackie McMillan, David Daniels, Jr., Colby Ridgedell, and Paxton Dees. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Mrs. Katherine Strickland passed away yesterday,  Her obituary is not posted yet.

 

 

 

Read the Christmas Story – Luke 19

 

 
Read the Bible today

  • Habakuk
  • Psalm 145
  • Matthew 17

 

 

Share the real Christmas spirit with someone today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

First, let me apologize for thinking it was Wednesday yesterday.  Sometimes, in retirement, weekdays all run together.  I think the benefit from getting my days wrong is that you prayed for Jimmy and Linda Williams yesterday and will get another chance to do so today.

 

 

Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains!

For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.

~Isaiah 49:13~

 

 

Read the Christmas story – Luke 19

 

 

Read the Bible today

  • Nahum
  • psalm 27
  • Matthew 16

 

 

 

 

Debbie Wilkinson got another report from MD Anderson.  Things are about the same.

 

 

David saw his hematologist yesterday.  His report continues to be about the same too.  His labs don’t change very much.  His injection of Procrit increased to 40,000 units.  The doctor is slowly trying to locate the perfect dosage for David.  The blood level dropped from 9.4 to 8.5, but is still high enough to not get another unit of blood.  We will get back on our Monday routine by going for labs and Procrit on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  David was blessed with a fruit/candy basket Saturday and carolers last night.  MDS has not taken the holiday off our schedule, only added to it.

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate will be coming home Friday so they can spend the holidays with their family.

 

 

Ruby Pearl Didone Steel Rosamond

January 11, 1949 – December 16, 2018

Pearl, age 69, born on January 11, 1949 departed from this world on the night of December 16, 2018 leaving pain and suffering behind, transitioning to her Heavenly home to be met by Jesus, family and friends. Pearl spent most of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. When not working, she was spending time with family and friends. Leaving behind to cherish her memories are 2 sons, Christopher Rosamond (Kristi) and Samuel Jim Tom Rosamond (Melinda); 2 former daughters in law, Sherri Rosamond and Mildred Rosamond; 4 grandchildren, Stormie McNabb (Colby), Dustin Rosamond (Madison), Matthew Rosamond and Joshua Rosamond;1 brother, Earl Didone (Barbara); 1 sister, Sue Tucker (Kenny); 3 step-sisters, Barbara Didone, Linda Baker, and Glenda Williams; 1 step-brother, Michael Bedwell; and a cherished friend, Mrs. Yvonne Lott. Preceded in death by 2 husbands, Walter Steele and Tommy Rosamond; parents, Ruby Stokes and Jesse Didone, Sr.; 2 brothers, Eddie Didone and Frank Bedwell; 2 step-sisters, Marie Bedwell and Jean Stokes; a grandson , Little Tommy Rosamond; and a nephew, Cory Didone; and 2 step-fathers, Frank Bedwell and Aubrey Stokes. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Kurt Konrad Kundler

January 03, 1938 – December 17, 2018
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home. He was born January 3, 1938 in New York, NY and was 80 years of age. He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired Pipefitter from Local 198. He is survived by 2 sons, Kelly Kundler and wife, Tammy, Gonzales, and Kenneth Kundler and wife, Mary Margaret, Kentwood; 3 grandchildren, Kolt Kundler and wife, Amanda, Prairieville, Kade Kundler, Gonzales, and Kristen Kundler, Knoxville, TN; 3 great grandchildren, Kynslee Kundler, Kayne Kundler, and Kace Kundler; brother, Joseph Kundler and wife ,Vera, Dover, DE; and sister, Anita Wallace, Greenville, TN. Preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Thomas Kundler; grandson, Kody Kundler; and an infant brother. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Even with illnesses and deaths, there is much to love about the holidays.  Don’t let the problems of life cause you to lose hope, faith, and love.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

~Isaiah 25:9~

 

 

 

Linda Williams says Jimmy‘s surgery is at 7:00 this morning.  Let’s be in prayer for him.

 

 

 

Delos Thompson, Jr. is home.  Join his family in thanking God for the care he received that allowed him to come home.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be able to go home Friday.  Let’s join in celebrating with her.

 

 

 

I have an unspoken request for someone who had a treatment last week and had suffered with much pain since then,

 

 

Mrs. Pearl Steele passed early yesterday morning.  I cannot locate her obituary, so we will have to wait a little longer for more information.

Read the Christmas story – Luke 18
Read the Bible today
  • Micah 6-7
  • Psalm 144
  • Matthew 15

 

 

 

I hope you have learned that Christmas is about giving!  Make this a great Christmas season!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Our people must learn to spend their time doing good, in order to provide for real needs;

they should not live useless lives.” 

~Titus 3:14 GNT~

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Delos Thompson, Jr.  He has had a second stroke and is in St. Tammany hospital.

 

 

 

Say special prayers for anyone who has a family member hospitalized at the holiday season.  We have been in that situation before.  I know many of you have too.

 

 

 

Sickness and death do no go away at Christmas.  Pray for families who are experiencing them this year.

 

 

The Christmas Story – Luke 17

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Savior and catch up on any readings you missed this week.

 

 

Spend some time focusing on Jesus and on doing for others today.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

~Isaiah 9:6~

 

 

Pray for families with loved one who are hospitalized this time of the year.

 

 

Pine Ridge will be serving breakfast at 8 A.M. in exchange for helping with a needy cause.

Many area churches are having Christmas programs this morning and this evening.  Check with the churches where you would like to participate for dates and times.
The Sixth Ward Volunteer Fire Department made and delivered 76 fruit and candy baskets yesterday.  It is wonderful have local community groups share the Christmas spirit each year.
Read the Christmas story – Luke 16
Read the Bible today
  • Micah 4-5
  • Proverbs 26
  • Matthew 14

 

 

Share some Christmas joy this holiday season.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

~Isaiah 7:14~

 

 

Read the Christmas story – Luke 15

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Micah 1-3
  • Psalms 143
  • Matthew 13

 

 

Baptist Press -A wounded warrior’s baptism          – http://www.bpnews.net/52109/firstperson-a-wounded-warriors-baptism

 

 

Special Prayer Requests Today

  • Those who are alone
  • Those who are sick
  • Those who are grieving
  • Those who cannot meet the needs of their family
  • Those whose homes lack basic needs
  • Those who do not know Jesus

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Open Heart” – https://vimeo.com/287329587

 

 

I trust you will be in church tomorrow, if possible.  If not, you are invited to watch a live stream video of one of our local churches.  The FBC site on Facebook begins at 10{30 and can be found at KentwoodFBC on Facebook.

Anna Lee

Friday

[The Birth of Jesus Foretold]

In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David.

The virgin’s name was Mary.

The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

~Luke 1:26-28 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Last night I tracked some of the shoeboxes FBC sent.  I learned some went to Mexico, Haiti, Ecuador, and some went to “Hard to Reach Areas”.  That last area had never appeared on my list before, so I did some research.  This is what I found.

You can go to the following site to learn more about hard to reach areas.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child-countries/hard-to-reach-areas/

This excites me.  I pray the boys and girls who receive the shoeboxes will learn about and accept Jesus into their hearts.

 

 

Jimmy Williams is to be released from the hospital today with surgery scheduled for next Wednesday.  Please pray for Jimmy and Linda.

Ok, I just got the word on Jimmy’s
open heart surgery. He will be discharged tomorrow and we will have to come back early, next Wednesday the 19th and surgery will be at 7 am. We cannot thank all of you enough for your thoughts and prayers. 
This will be the 2nd time he’s gone through this. The first was almost 10 years ago.

 

 

Read the Christmas story:  Luke 14

 

 

Read your Bible today

  • Jonah 3-4
  • Proverbs 25
  • Matthew 12

 

 

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

 

Today is a good day to do a random act of kindness. 

Anna Lee