Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective
Mrs. Laurie Miller’s back surgery went well yesterday. Pray for her as she makes progress through her time in the hospital and rehabilitation before coming home.. Her date of return to Kentwood has not been determined.
DWAYNE CREEL
Dwayne has been having heart procedures and has had some testing yesterday. Even though I forgot to mention him yesterday, please pray today.
NIKKI AND WENDELL RHODUS
Their new baby girl will arrive today!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ….
Carol Jen Conerly
Tommy Simmons
Robert Ricks
Gerald Hyde
Velma Anthony
“Cete” Dillon – hand surgery tomorrow in Flowood, MS
Bobby and Faye Raborn
George Eddie and Alice Fay Lee
Bryan and Rita Tate
Ruby Dillon
Micky Cade
Carol Jean Conerly
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS at FBC, Kentwood will be June 5-9. Please pray as final plans are being made. Also, pray for the boys and girls who will begin their summer in our VBS.
READ SCRIPTURE TODAY
April 19
I Kings: 8: 12-61
“I am most prayerful when . . . . “
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Today, I ask for prayer for those in the early stage of medical issues. These people and their families are often unsure of the ways the patient’s life may be. changed and of the way their responsibilities will change. Pray for them as they see answers and adjust to a new style of live due to the current issue.
Enjoy the ever changing spring weather we are having. The hot days are ahead!
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
“The person I would like to pray for me is . . . .”
PROCEDURES/SURGERIES
Today, a number of people from our church and our town are having procedures/surgeries. Please be in a prayer for them.
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
It’s getting close to graduation day for many of our students – kindergarten, middle school, high school, trade school, business school, specialized schools, such has beauty schools or medical specialities, and colleges. Pray for all these students as they move on to additional schooling or the workforce. Pray for the many decisions they are making along the way.
PRAYER MEETING at FBC, KENTWOOD
April 19
“There is Still Hope”
Romans 11
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES/LESSONS
Churches have Sunday School classes so everyone has an opportunity to learn more about the Bible. Churches have classes for people of all age groups which are taught by knowledgeable members with a passion for teaching as well as a lov for that particular age group. Contact a church or a church member you know to learn more about the Sunday School program of their church.
David and I both are involved in classes that use the series “Explore the Bible”, which is available in large print. Sunday’s lesson is “I Pray” and is based on John 17: 13-26. Join us if you are looking for an adult class. If you have children or grandchildren, we can guide you to appropriate classes or connect you with someone who can.
The Scripture at the top of this post tell us to be rooted and overflowing. I believe Schund School helps us to do just that as we study the Bible in depth, build relationships with others, and gives opportunities to reach out to others, Those are all good things! Also, be reminded, you can always try another class for a better “fit”!
Have a wonderful day as you seek ways to bless others.
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.
We know a number of people who have procedures/surgeries this week, especially tomorrow. Some of these people are:
*Laurie Miller
*Nikki Rhodus
*Carol Jean Conerly
*”Cete” Dillon
*Tommy Simmons
*Elaine Tolar Doucette
*Dwayne Creel
DEATH
W.A. Stringfield, formerly of Kentwood and the brother of Peggy S. Alford, passed away. Please be in prayer for the family.
SATURDAY’S STORM
I knew the weather was bad here just before noon on Saturday.. We had no damage, but knew the power was off in many homes. When we traveled Sunday morning, we saw a few trees down. Yesterday afternoon, we came home from Amite through the Kedron area. I saw a few trees down and one that had fallen on a house, but since we don’t frequently take those backroads, I still didn’t realize that was newly fallen trees. When we traveled home late yesterday afternoon, we rode on Bethel Road. Our eyes were opened to much damage in the area near and south of Bethel Baptist Church. Please be in prayer for all those who may be okay but have fallen trees. If you have an opportunity to help someone, even if it is only some bottles of cold water, please do so. Also, if you have no damage, be thankful.
Operation Christmas Child
The next OCC workday will be Saturday, May 6. We will be preparing “shoeboxes” and many items for shipping. There will be a variety of work to do, so there surely is something you can do. I hope to see you there.
The greatest needs for our shoeboxes now are:
$1.00 flashlights from Walmart
Size 12 underwear
Size 12 T-shirts
Small dolls (Barbie size or smaller)
Bandanas
VISITATION
What a blessing it is for the homebound to have someone to visit briefly with them. You (and I) can be the ones to do that.
It’s always best to call ahead of time to be sure they are home and up to company. It’s good if you can share some home cooking, books, church magazines or Sunday School books, or church bulletins. Be creative. They also enjoy items from the garden, fruit you pick, fresh flowers you pick, etc.
Those who are capable of visiting now may be the ones who wouldciate visit months or years later. Hopefully, someone will visit them at that time.
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Today is a wonderful day to pray for our farmers. They work long hours and spend much of that time in heavy equipment. They also spend much time with crops and/or animals. Pray for their daily safety and a profitable year.
ANOTHER FAITHFUL READER
Yesterday, I saw a couple who live west of Amite. I remember her as a student from my teaching career, even though I did not teach her, and now her many years of teaching. I did not recognize her husband, but they gave me some hints about him being there in my early years of teaching. (We both have changed some!!!)
When we started to talk, he was quick to say he reads The Prayer Link and referred to my comment to please identify yourself to me as a reader. I was so surprised, but thankful, he told me of that. It was good talking to them!!!
My request stands. If you read here and see me somewhere, please identify yourself to me. I can now add your “picture” to my thoughts as I type each morning.
Today, let’s pray for our family members, neighbors, co-workers, and friends to be in a church where God’s Word is taught and preached.
OCC WORKDAY
Mark your calendar for April 6th. We will meet in the fellowship hall again to prepare items for our Shoeboxes.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
If you do not attend Sunday School, check it out today. The teachers are there because they want to share God’s Word, not to get paid (like a believed as a child). There is wonderful Sunday School literature based on God’s Word for the weekly lessons. On top of that, they love people of the age their class focuses on. My teacher is awesome! I love to be a part of my class. There are many other classes with teachers who can be described that way. Give it a try.
Graveside service for Kim Nobels Forbes, sister of Sherry Cummings
10 A.M. on May 6, 2023
Robert’s Cemetery, Osyka, MS
Please pray for Sherry and other family members.
READ the BIBLE
April 15
Daniel 6
Daniel 9: 1-19
“If prayer were prohibited, I would . . . . “
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Today, let’s focus our prayers on all our friends, neighbors, and relatives who had medical issue this week that caused them to see a doctor, N.P., or other medical personal. Pray their issues have been solved and they no longer have the issue that was bothering them.
PREPARATIONS
I remember my momma baking pies and/cakes and ironing dresses and Daddy’s shirt and pants for Sunday on Saturdays. I also remember my daddy polishing shoes for all five of us each Saturday. We were also reminded to sit and read our Sunday School lesson once we were old enough to do so. I wonder if we do enough to prepare for Sundays so we don’t get stressed trying to get to church.
Today is the day to prepare some of your food and/or clothing for Sunday and to study your lesson so you are prepared for Sunday School. It is also a good day to invite someone to church. Get busy with your Saturday responsibilities so you can get ready in the morning without extra things to do.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
Do some people say this to you? You are a big factor in how blessed you feel each day. Work to bless others. You will receive a blessing by doing so. “Have a blessed day!”
Say this to others. You are a blessing to them as you remind them of this.
God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
MORNING – “The Wicked Will be Slain” – Ezekiel 9 & 12
EVENING – “Judgement Fulfilled” – 2 Samuel 12: 15-23
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray we might be bold and use our opportunities to ask others it they attend church. If they do not have a church, let’s pray we will be bold for Jesus.
ILLNESSES
We have friends, neighbors, and co-workers who have illnesses and/or illnesses in their families. Today, I would like to add Robert Ricks who lives in the Russelltown community east of Arcola. He is fighting a battle with cancer. Robert and David have been friends since childhood. Robert will be returning to M.D. Anderson for a procedure on the 29th. Please add him to your prayer list. Thanks for praying for him.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Please continue to pray for Gerald Hyde, Mrs. Velma Anthony, Elaine Tolar Doucette, G.G. McElveen, Mrs. Mildred Birch, Rhonda Miller, our homebound senior adults, and others I may have left off.
UPCOMING PROCEDURES
Tommy Mapes, son of Andy and Betty Taylor– Cancer surgery
Carol Jean Conerly – “Watchman” installed next Tuesday
Tommy Simmons (Dianne) – Hospitalized in Baton Rouge General to build him up before additional chemo.
Laurie Miller ( Bro. Darrly) – Back surgery Tuesday in Baton Rouge
Nikki Rhodus (Br0. Wendell)- Baby girl will be born next week
DEATH
Peggy Alford’s brother, W.A. Stringfield, passed away yesterday. Please be in pray for all the family and others who were close to him.
READ SCRIPTURE
Mark 1: 35-39
Luke 6: 12-16
Luke 22: 39-46
“The best time for me to pray is . . . .”
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, and in the coming days, is a good time to pray for those listed above and others on your personal prayer list. If you have others who may need prayers, please call the church office to have them added to the church’s list or send me a message to add them to TPL.
Have a wonderful Thursday. Show some love and concern for others. Spread the Good News! Anna Lee
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.
Please pray for Al Travis. He had knee surgery which has led to a serious infection.
DEATH
Davis “Mike” Gaines Reid
May 18, 1943 – April 10, 2023
Davis Gaines Reid “Mike”, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away April 10, 2023. He was the fourth son of Dorothy Gaines Reid and Shelby S. Reid, Jr, born on May 18, 1943 in Magnolia, MS. He graduated from Amite High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University
He will be fondly remembered by his classmates and the entire community as one of those five infamous “Reid Boys”, an outstanding young man chosen President of his Class of 1961. Mike ran track at AHS and was named an All-State member on the State Championship team, the first in history of Amite High. Mike also participated in track and field at SLU winning many awards for his talents.
Mike married the love of his life, Evelyn Claire Hendry and moved to Roseland, where he spent his entire working life at Elmer Hendry’s Grocery and later buying The Pantry, an ever-busy store in the center of Roseland. Mike was a well-respected business man and was counted as a good friend by many. All five of the Reid boys spent most of their adult life in their hometown area, living less than five miles apart.
Evelyn and Mike adored their two boys: Brian Derrick Reid (Monica) of Roseland and Brent Davis Reid of Ponchatoula. They were blessed with four grandchildren, two boys and two girls: Zachary Taylor Reid and Michael Joseph Reid of Roseland, and Hannah Reid and Ella Claire Reid of Ponchatoula. His greatest joys came from spending time on the river with his family in Springfield, where he still has a place today.
In addition he will be remembered by his two brothers: Lawrence W. Reid (TJ) and Charles Morgan Reid (Cindy) of Amite. He will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Evelyn Claire Reid, by his father, Shelby S. Reid, Jr., his mother, Doris Gaines Reid, his infant sister, Doris Elizabeth Reid, his older brothers, Shelby S. Reid, III and James Aubrey Reid. He will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:30am with services at 12 Noon. Burial will be at the Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.
Services are being handled by McKneely Funeral Home of Amite. For an on-line guestbook and additional information, http://mckneelys.com.
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray for caregivers. Many illnesses are long-term requiring caregivers for years. Pray for family members who serve as caregivers year after year.
REMINDER
Tonight’s message at FBC, Kentwood is entitled “Our Mission” and is based on Romans 10: 14-21. In addition, there will be a nursery and classes for children and youth.
Nancy Combs, 65, went top be with her Savior on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Born in Massachusetts. Nancy eventually settled in Louisiana to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Nancy held many positions during her active duty and civil service careers. Her favorite was as a jet engine mechanic. The Air Force is where Nancy discovered her love for teaching and helping others. Whether it be a hobby or a life-lesson, Nancy was never shy to share what she had learned. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, George S. and Pricilla Case; one grandson, Nicholas Paul LeBlanc, Jr.; and two nephews, John-Michael Case and Adam Carr. She is survived by her children, Mike (Riba) Combs, Mark (Brenda) Combs, Chris Pruitt, and Randi LeBlanc; five grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Hazel, Elijah and Hannah; siblings, Dolly (Doug) Farnham and Bill (Kathy) Case; several extended, but close, family members, Randy Combs, Catherine Combs, Connie Mullins, Patti Mingus, and Nicholas LeBlanc, Sr.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special appreciation and thanks to Jessica, Kim, Dani, Jenna, Brice, Mary, Sonya, Cliff, Ashley, and each of their families for the love and friendship you gave. Memorial Services at 2:00PM on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite. Attendees are encouraged to wear something with flamingos or sloths in honor of Ms. Nancy. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
PRAYER LIST
Please continue to pray for all those on your personal prayers list.
It is not too late to contribute to the Annie Armstrong Offering (Online or through a local church).
ON MISSION IN KENTWOOD
Our mission field begins in Kentwood!
This is awareness and action to help people in our area. through prayers and/or actions. It can be personal or for a group outreach. It can be as simple as picking up some limbs in your neighbor’s yard after a big wind or taking a friend to the doctor or more involved such as planning meals for someone for a long period of time of serious illness or following an accident. There are no reports to turn in and nobody needs to be updated periodically. Simply recognize a need you or your group can meet and meet that need.
Some ideas to spark your thinking:
*Taking garbage cans to the road and back in weekly for your neighbor and/or elderly friend
*Picking up a newspaper from the yard and placing it by the door for a neighbor
*Placing a daily call at a specific time to someone who lives alone
*Returning a lost child who has wandered into your yard
*Letting a neighbor know his child, dog, cows, etc. are in your yard
*Giving your neighbor mail your received
*Having a hot meal ready for someone who has been sitting in the hospital on a daily basis
*Cut your neighbors grass when you cut your grass
I think you get the idea. Remember, it is the little things that count most.
PRAYER FOCUS
Pray God opens your eyes and hearts to see needs and take care of them when you can. They don’t have to be major needs, just needs. It doesn’t have to involve spending money, mainly time. Begin by praying for God’s leadership.
Today, I will be praying for those whose hearts were touched by what they heard at church yesterday. May they hold those thoughts and act upon them soon.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD LADIES’ WORKDAY
9:00 A.M.
Fellowship Hall
We are working on gifts for the shoeboxes.
Bring a giving spirit, a sweet smile, and a kind heart.
We welcome those who come a little late or leave a little early.
This is an opportunity to work on shoebox items while visiting with friends and/or new friends.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT FBC
Nursery (Upstairs in children’s area)
Children’s class (Upstairs in the children’s area)
Youth (in the Lighthouse)
Adults (in the Sanctuary)
6:00 P.M.
Adult Message and Scripture Passage
“Our Mission”
Romans 10: 14-21
Thank-you so much for reading and sharing TPL. I don’t know who, but I know you are there.
Use this day to help others. You can come to help with shoeboxes or do anything else. The aim is to “so something for others today”!
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