“God’s grace is given to us at the cost of . . . . “
FUNERAL
The funeral for Donald Duncan was special yesterday. The pastors were excellent, but it was the grandchildren who shared the “Popsi” they loved and remembered. He taught them many things and set an example for them during their lives. He will be missed, especially by those young adults who will miss their “Popsi”.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD WORKDAY
Please pass along the word that we will not meet Saturday due to Morgan’s funeral at the church. We will meet again the first Saturday of May. See you then.
Operation Christmas Child team members will be sharing Shoebox needs for April Sunday. Thanks so much for the support that has let us be so close to packing early in the year. You are greatly appreciated. We should be able to pack Shoeboxes in a couple of months.
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Today, let’s continue to pray for the local families who have lost loved ones. Many families and friends are broken-hearted and could use an encouraging word and/or dead.
2nd Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Morgan was a beautiful soul who will be dearly missed by so many. She spent her life showing love to those around her.
Hillary Morgan Shockley, a resident of Easleyville, LA, left this life on March 28, 2023. She was born October 17, 1991 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. Morgan was 31 years of age. She is survived by her beautiful daughter, Austyn Elizabeth Shockley; parents, Don and Angela Lee Shockley; sister, Hannah Wilkinson and husband, Jacob; niece and nephews, Brooks Wilkinson, Rivers Wilkinson, and Collins Wilkinson; maternal grandparents, George Eddie and Alice Faye Lee; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William Edward and Helen Burnthorne Shockley; cousin, Douglas Shockley. We extend much gratitude to the Recovery Community for their significant role they played in Mo’s life.
Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood, LA from 9:00am until religious services at 12:00pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Services conducted by Pastors Darryl Miller and Mervin Strother. Interment Wales Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Jake Bourgeois, Collin Lee, Dillon Lee, Drew Piner, Matthew Shockley, and Scott Puls. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Last night certainly could be described that way. The Lord’s House was full of young people and many “not so young” people. There was a band, a comedian, and an evangelist to lead the meeting. All did a great job. This old heart was so blessed to see all the young folks in the Lord’s House. If you missed it, the live broadcast can be seen on the FBC, Kentwood Facebook page. I hope you will check it our today.
OBITUARIES
Morgan Schockley‘s funeral will be Saturday at FBC, Kentwood. The obituary is not yet available. Please pray for her family and friends. I will post the obituary when it becomes available, so check back for more information..
Jimmy F. Cannon
August 28, 1949 – March 28, 2023
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. He was born August 28, 1949 in and was 73 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Grice Cannon; son, Darren “Pete” Cannon (Sybil); granddaughter, Phoebe Cannon; grandson, William Cannon; siblings, Larry Cannon (Lavelle), Terry K. Cannon (Pam), Randy Cannon (Wanda), Marty Cannon, Nola Ranum (Todd), and Sammy Smith. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl Keith Cannon and Bonnie O’Bryant Smith; nephew, Ryan Cannon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, March 31, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Dees Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association at http://www.lung.org or your charity of choice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD WORKSHOP
Due to the funeral at FBC, Kentwood Saturday, the April workshop will be cancelled. We will meet again on the first Saturday of May.
ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING
Please support this offering with is used to fund missionaries in the United States and Canada. It is never too late to give to this offering, or to give again. One hundred percent of the money given goes to fund the missionaries and their evangelism efforts. Your support is appreciated.
READ the BIBLE TODAY
March 30, 2023
Romans 3:24-26
Romans 11: 1-6
Titus 2: 11-14
“The Christian doesn’t have to be burdened with guilt because . . . . “
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
Let’s pray for those who have had a death in their families or circle of friends.
Let’s pray for lives that will be touched by the Shoeboxes we pack.
Let’s pray for those whose lives were touched by “A Night of Joy”,the wonderful service last night. May the impact of the service continue to touch the hearts of our young people from a number of churches in the the days, weeks, and months to come.
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21: 1-4
Helen Joyce was born to Ernest (Babe) Newsom and Zora Venable Newsom in Tangipahoa La. They lived in Kentwood La. as she was growing up and she graduated with honors from Kentwood High School in 1954. After high school she attended Baton Rouge Business college and worked in the old Louisiana state capital building prior to returning to Kentwood to marry her sweetheart Rodric Rudolph Dykes Jr. on July 7, 1956. They settled in the community of East Fork where they spent their entire lives raising their children Ernest Scott (Sandra) and Tracy Dykes LeBlanc (George).
Helen Joyce grew up in the Kentwood United Methodist Church and then joined East Fork Baptist Church after her marriage to Rodric and was a lifelong member and was remembered for her pecan brownies and stuffed celery for all occasions. Preceded in the loving arms of Jesus Christ by her mother and father, husband, brother Ernest Donald Newsom, sisters Doris Kennon and Elaine Hilburn. Survived by son and daughter and their spouses, grandchildren Seth Leblanc (Brooke), Cody Foster, Rodric (Lance) Dykes (Mallory), Nicole LeBlanc (Jhon Odevilas), Ben LeBlanc (Remi), Luke LeBlanc, Scotti Dykes Pennington (Eric). Great grandchildren, Collins Avery, Sam Andrew, Levitt James, LeBlanc; Killian Mackenzie, Khloe Grace Maza, Jackson Gabriel Odevilas; Theodore Lawrence (Teddy) Dykes. Numerous nieces and nephews and special cousin Edith Caillouet. Many thanks and love to special friend Theresa Nichols, Richard Murphy Hospice House and North Oaks Medical care team.
Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 8:30AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Jay Avance. Interment East Fork Cemetery, East Fork, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice House or Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Donald “Duck” Duncan
May 2, 1941 – March 23, 2023
Donald “Duck” Duncan, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 2, 1941 in Clinton, Louisiana and was 81 years of age.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Charlotte Jane Duncan, and three daughters, Dana Dugas, husband, Brian, and grandsons, Devin and Mason; Donna McShan, husband, Richard, and granddaughter, Deanna Bousquet, husband, Nicholas, great granddaughter, Reese, and great grandson, John Luke, grandson, Austin McShan, wife, Jennifer, and great grandson, Charles, and granddaughter, Peyton McShan; daughter, Denise Hanson, and husband, Brian; grandson, Duncan, granddaughter, Meagan Sims, husband, Sandy, two great grandsons, Culver and Truett, grandson, Denton Hanson, wife, Kamrie, and great grandson, Camden. He is also survived by his brother, Emmett Watson, wife Estelle, and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mildred Duncan, two brothers, Marvin Duncan Jr and Richard Duncan, three sisters, Norma Bordelon, Edna Taglialavore, and Roma Dusharme.
Donald was a member and deacon of New Zion Baptist Church and served on numerous committees and boards throughout the State of Louisiana. Donald was an avid farmer, he loved to cook for anyone willing to eat, and was the quarterback for the 1958 Greensburg High School football state champion team. His pride and joy were his grand and great grand kids.
Visitation Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Today, let’s pray we can be encouraging to others.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Ninr ladies gather in the fellowship hall yesterday morning at 9:00 to paint the inside of the lid of 200 shoeboxes. Everyone worked hard. There was a sweet spirit in the room as everyone worked. We painted all 200 shoeboxes to add to the ones that are already read for packing. These boxes will have a picture and a message added to them soon.
Thanks to all who helped. What a “Sweet. Sweet Spirit”!
OCC WORKSHOP
Saturday at 9 A.M. in the FBC Fellowship Hall
Please bring items to add to the shoeboxes and snacks to share with the other workers.
APOLOGY
We had no power due to the storm. When the power was restored, we still had no internet service due to continuing weather issues. I’ m thankful all is well now and usually is each morning when I try to write and post TPL.
Bro. Joe Baugh is home and doing better. “Miss” Barbara now has Covid. Please keep them on your prayer list for a while.
Carol Jean Conerly is undergoing tests. Please keep her in your prayers.
Mrs. Laurie Miller will be haveing back surger in about two weeks. Pray for the surgery and rehabilitation she will undergo . Pray she will not have back pain when all is done.
Pray for Michelle Moss. She has been sickly for the last two weeks.
BE LIKE KARIBETH! As I sit and wonder how we will make it without Karibeth all I can say is be like her, live like her, and love like her. Karibeth was the definition of a wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, sister in law, daughter in law, niece, friend, nurse, and I could go on and on. She never did anything without doing it all the way, putting 100% in. Karie didn’t know how to not fill a room with her smile and was a cheerleader for the under dog and she always made a stranger she met feel like a best friend. She always saw the good in a person even when they did not. She gave of herself and never thought of herself first. Although I taught her some things through the years she has taught me much more. So I ask everyone that has said, “what can I do for you?” or “if you need something let me know.” Be like Karibeth Lindsey Barbay make a person smile, love, and be genuine. Make someone feel like they are the only person who matters in a room full of people.
Kariebeth Lindsey Barbay, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born April 9, 1990 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 32 years of age. She is survived by husband, Joshua Barbay; 2 children, Finnley Grace Barbay and Lonny Ray Barbay; parents, Tommy and Becky Lindsey; sister, Laurie Lindsey Miller and husband Toby; 2 brothers, Daniel Vining and wife Elizabeth and Thomas Scott Lindsey and wife Amanda; aunt, Beth Carruth Russell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allen and Dana Barbay; brother-in-law, Abram Barbay; sister-in-law, Maddy Barbay; nieces, nephews and cousins, Madison Coxen, Shelbi Russell, Parker and Paisley Miller, Lexi, Beau, and Bristol Vining, Rowynn Lindsey, Allisyn and Jace Barbay, Maddox Posey, and Marlee Lynette Ourso. Preceded in death by grandparents, Larry and Judy Carruth and John and Elaine Lindsey. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, March 27, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey and Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ THE BIBLE TODAY
WEEK 13: Grace: What We Don’t Deserve
March 26
Daniel 9: 4-19
“Man’t confession of sin is a plea for . . . . “
TODAY’S MESSAGES AT FBC, KENTWOOD
Morning (10:30) – “The Failure” – Ezekiel 5
Evening (6:00) – Hypocrisy – 2 Samuel 12: 1-9
SURPRISE COMPANY
A grandson and two friends are sleeping in the cabin.
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Please be in prayer for the family of Keribeth Lindsay Barbay.
OBITUARIES
Robert Nelson Wall
April 28, 1946 – March 23, 2023
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 near Clinton, LA. He was born April 28, 1946 in and was 76 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Calderone (Dominick); grandchildren, Brittany Calderone Curtis (Colby) and Dominick Calderone, III (Dominique Cochennic); great-grandchildren, Chloe Curtis and Dominick Calderone, IV; first wife, Audrey Spears Dunham. Preceded in death by parents, Ivy Wall, Sr. and Zula Brown Wall; wife, Shirley Penn Wall; brother, Ivy Wall, Jr. (Sandra). Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Interment Mixon Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
HOSPITAL
Mrs. Barbara Baugh said Bro. Joe is better and if he continues to improve will be allowed to go home today. Please continue to pray for both of these great people.
HOME
Please from for Mrs. Peggy Luse who formerly lived in this area and taught at Oak Forest Academy. She now lives NW of McComb. This was written by Debbie, her daughter:
Update on my mom, Peggy Luce: she is home. She had kidney stones and lithotripsy Thursday. She will return for outpatient lithotripsy in 2 weeks. Thank you so much for the prayers. We do appreciate them so much. God is so good!
TORNADO LAST NIGHT
Pray for the people in the area of Rolling Fork, MS. The area was damaged by several tornadoes last night. They also had a number of deaths there. The people in that area will need many prayers and much help as they try to recover their communities, homes, businesses, churches, etc. Please continue to pray for them in the coming days, weeks, and months.
The Sunday School lesson for this week. “Peace I Leave” is very good. I hope you will be able to attend and participate in this lesson.
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray for people as they study their Sunday School lesson from John 14. May the lesson impact all of our lives.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Most churches have classes for all their adults and children, so when families attend each person has a unique class for themselves. I hope your church does so each person can have a lesson targeted for themselves.
I also love the fellowship of my class and know those in other classes feel the same way. Isn’t that wonderful?
PRAYER FOCUS
Pray for Sunday School classes and teachers. May they continue to impact many lives.
“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
Bro. Joe Baugh has Covid and is in St. Tammany hospital. “Miss” Barbara said he is allowed visitors, a much different rule than a couple years ago, so she will be able to visit with him regularly.
Ora Lee Wilson sent a message that Donald Duncan passed away. Please be in prayer for his family.
Prayer Focus today.
Pray for all the men from our community who are boilermakers, electrical workers, firemen, etc. Their lives seem more dangerous than office workers and thosse in some other professions.
OCC WORKDAY
Three of our current greatest needs for packing shoeboxes are:
bars of soap,
5″ flashlights, and
AAA batteries.
I’ll let you know when we achieve our goals for these three items.
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