My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.
Today, let’s pray for people who normally do not attend church each week. Pray they might have a desire, even an urge, to attend and then do just that. Pray they might find something, someone, who has not been a part of their lives and choose to change their live, even lifestyle, as a result of being there.
On the other hand, as you attend your church today, be aware of those who are in attendance. Speak to people. Get to know someone you didn’t already know. Make them feel comfortable in the new setting. Invite them to come back and/or to come to a different service.
Let God use you! Be willing! Step our of your comfort zone and your pew!
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON TODAY
Today’s lesson is “Does it Honor God?”. The Scripture is John 17: 1-9.
SPAGHETTI LUNCH
Next Sunday, Feb. 26
Fellowship Hall area
After morning worship
Benefits youth camp trip
Donations accepted
Cooked by some of our many great cookes!
“Try it, you’ll like it!”
Have a great Lord’s Day! Don’t leave Him out of your day!
“The realization that God doesn’t change assures me . . . . “
OBITUARY
Benjamin E. Carrier
July 28, 1973 – February 16, 2023
Benjamin Eugene Carrier, age 49, of Wilmer, La passed away February 16, 2023 due to complications of ALS. He was a devoted husband and father to his wife, Jennifer Andersen Carrier and children, Benjamin Colt Carrier, Andersen Stonewall Carrier (wife Anna and daughter Reeciday), Savannah Bleu Carrier and Morgan Wilder Carrier. Ben loved God; he loved family; he loved the great outdoors. His greatest gift and pleasure was working with horses. Ben is also survived by sister, Leslie Ann Blount; brothers, Stevie Carrier, Billy Nick Hayden, Jr., Arthur Hayden, Anthony White, Sr.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded is death by father, Earnest Carrier; mother, Barbara Little; father-in-law, Eyvind Wilhelm “Bill” Andersen; brother, David Hayden; sister, Billy Jean Hayden; brother-in-law, Jacob Blount; and nephew, Joseph Hayden. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM with a religious services at 7:00PM on Monday, February 20, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Randy Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Foundation for research. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for the family and friends of this young man.
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, please join me in thanking God for a great buy David made yesterday for Operation Christmas Child. God was there first and prepared a man to give David a fantastic deal on composition books and folders. We have enough to add to our boxes this year and plenty to save for next year. They are still in the car to be unloaded later today. We are amazed and thankful for the bargain God provided!
Many “shoebox” packers get bargain deals. We are thankful for each one because the purchases help people fill boxes that later become an opportunity for a child to learn about Jesus and take Him into their lives. The child will share with his family and many more people will have this most wonderful opportunity. Workers and managers in stores play an important part in the process.
Please join us in thanking God for the fantastic purchase He provided yesterday.
LORD’S DAY
Sunday Messages at FBC, Kentwood
10: 30 A.M. “The Call (Be Obedient)”. Ezekiel 2
6:00 P.M. “A Just Man” 2 Samuel 8
You will be welcomed into the service.
PRAYER JOURNALS
Please pray for those in your personal prayer list today.
SATURDAYS
Saturdays are great days for preparation for Sundays. This includes food and clothing, as well as personal contacts.
Today, let’s pray for our church and the other area churches. May they all share God’s Word and reach out to others with God’s Word. May the message given by the lives of the members be one of encouraging others to live for Jesus and to worship in church on a regular basis.
I’ve read and enjoyed a number of articles in these two publications. I hope you will too.
OCC WORKDAY
Our next workday is March 4th. It’s not too early to put this on your calendar. We will again be preparing items for packing in a few months. You are invited to join us in working and learning about “shoeboxes”. We begin at 9:00 A.M.
“The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
READ the BIBLE Today
February 15
Job 39
“My favorite creature God made is . . . . “
TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURES FOR PRAYER MEETING (Kentwood)
Romans 7: 1-12
“”READ FREEDOM”
PRAYER REQUESTS
Mr. Cete Dillon was admitted to North Oaks yesterday. He’s in room 3208. Pray for him, please.
Laurie Miller will be having a consultation this morning about her back problems.
OBITUARY
James “Jim” Thomas Clark
August 12, 1941 – February 13, 2023
Jim was born August 12, 1941 in Knoxville, TN. He grew up in Amite and spent the past 30 years of this life living in Franklinton. He passed peacefully at home with family on February 13, 2023. Jim was a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His hobbies, when he was able, was hunting and fishing. He especially loved gun smithing which he did at Thompson Sporting Goods for many years. Jim worked for Shell Oil Company in the Gulf of Mexico until retirement. He was a member of Sunlight Baptist Church in Franklinton, LA. Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gayle Creel Clark; his daughter, Kathryn “Kathi” Bridges (Scott); 4 grandchildren, Wyatt Morgan Sicard, Lawrence “Law” Russell Sicard, and twins Damon “D” Lee Brown, II and Kamon Le ‘Anna Brown; a very special step grandson, Zachary “Zack” Austin Brown; and a brother, Edward “Ed” Clark. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Clark; father, James Morgan Clark; 2 sisters, Bonnie Carrier and Sue Hudson; father-in-law, Sandy C. Creel; mother-in-law, Wilkie Creel Ingram; and an infant grandson, Sean Bridges. Visitation at Sunlight Baptist Church, Franklinton, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM with a Memorial Service at 7:00PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Eddie Taylor. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Happy Valentine’s Day – May you have much love to share with others today.
READ THE BIBLE TODAY
February 14
Job 38
Psalm 19: 1-4
“I am amazed at God’s creation when I . . . .”
Obituary
Lynelle Henry Vines
February 21, 1931 – February 12, 2023
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home. She was born February 21, 1931 in Roseland, LA and was 91 years of age. She is survived by her son, Lonnie Earl Hyde; daughter, Karen Elizabeth McDaniel; sons-in-law, Richard White and Richard McDaniel; grandchildren, Michelle Rick Besse (Shaun), Melissa White, Jessie White, Lori Hyde Graham, Ginger Hyde Pittman, Jody McDaniel, Brandi McDaniel Blades (Roy), and Ashley McDaniel Robinson (Nathan); great-grandchildren, Anna Bordelon, Jaydon Besse, Lilly Besse, Isabella Besse, Bryan Menard, Harley Menard, Wyatt Travis, Grant White, Kayla Williams, Cole Williams, Crissy Williams, Casey Williams, Shelby Hilbun Oliver (Bruce), Harley Hilbun, Addie Robinson, Charlie Kate Robinson, Courtney Lloyd, Aaron Lloyd, Miranda Graham, Race Graham, Summer Graham, Madison Graham, Juanita Strayhorn, Peyton McDaniel (Scotlyn), Landon McDaniel,and Morgan McDaniel; great-great grandchildren, Saylor Grace Oliver, Cohen Williams, Heidi Menard, Addie Balderamma, and Ethan Strayhorn. Preceded in death by her mother, Addie Hooks Henry; father, Lonnie Henry; husbands, Odies Vines and the late Erwall Carl Hyde; brothers, Norman Henry, Archie Henry and Homer Henry; sisters, Eloise Rutland and Louise Murphy; daughter, Lynelle White; granddaughter, Pamela Williams; grandson, Scott Rick; daughter-in-law, Barbara Hyde. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Pallbearers are Shaun Besse, Ricky Williams, Bruce Oliver, Roy Blades, Barry McDaniel, Ben Hudspeth. Alternates are Cole Williams, Grant White, Wyatt Travis, and Jaydon Besse. Special Thanks to Community Care Hospice,(Special thanks to Nurse Ashley and CNA Monica), Hood Hospital Staff and North Oaks Staff. Very Special Thanks to Carlene Thibodeaux, Barry McDaniel, Ben Hudspeth, Dick Carriere, Bobbie May, Michelle Rick Besse, and Melissa White. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
David and I remember many of the older generation of this family, but not this lady.
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s focus on all those we love and pray for them.
OCC
OCC has become a BIG project because of the number of children to whom we send shoeboxes and all the goodies we send to them. We shop twelve months a year and store items until we pack the boxes. We have to get 400 of many items – Composition books, coloring books, toothbrushes, etc. We have been reorganizing our room to help in the organization. We are now using the boxes printer paper comes in to make a big difference. If you have access to any boxes, with lids, we would appreciate you bringing them to us. You can leave them in the basement of the main building or give them to us at church when you see us. We’ll come to your vehicle to get them. Thank-you, ahead of time, for any help you can give. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!”
TODAY’S PRAYER LIST
I am so thankful for my prayer list that I can refer to each day. I hope you have one too. If so, refer to your list and pray today. Each list is unique, just like each of us is unique. If you do not have a list, show some love today and begin a list to help in your prayer journey through life.
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Today, let’s thank God for all the many things that are good about our country. Also, let’s ask God to improve, or even correct, the many things that need to be changed about our country.
ILLNESSES
We all have a number of friends and/or family members who are ill. Some are home and others are hospitalized. Some have had or will face surgery soon. Some have minor coughs and colds, etc. Please pray for them by name or as a group. Be sure to say special prayers for the elderly.
OBITUARY
Brandi Catalanotto Taylor
July 25, 1981 – February 11, 2023
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at her home. She was born July 25, 1981 in McComb, MS and was 41 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Bella Taylor; son, Blase Taylor; mother, Shirley Sullivan (Mike Sullivan); 2 sisters, Bridget Muse (Marshall Bailey) and Blair Catalanotto (Dyron Cerigny); sister-in-law, Anna Marie Taylor Bullinger (Trey Bullinger); step-brother, Michael Dewayne Sullivan (Charli Sullivan); nieces and nephews, Blythe Muse Shaw (Travis), Magdalene Cerigny, Madalynn Sullivan, Blane Lee, Eli Perez, George Taylor Bullinger, Lawson Bullinger, Caleb Muse and Caitlyn Muse; great-niece, Kennedy Ann Shaw. Preceded in death by husband, Brantley Taylor; father, Michael Catalanotto; maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Magdalene Ford; paternal grandparents, Emile Catalanotto and Ann Gayle Rother; father-in-law, Randy Taylor; brother-in-law, Robert Muse; uncle, Woodrow Ford, Jr.; aunts, Deborah Wallace and Cindy Ballard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with a religious service at 7:00PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
OCC INVENTORY
We are thankful for the items you have already turned in this year. Weekly, we are asked about what we need for our shoeboxes. We have been working to inventory the items we have in for “Shoeboxes, 2023”. I am very happy to say we have met our goal with balls, cups and bowls, toy dinosaurs, folders, pens, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, and highlighters. Some it the items we can use more of are coloring books, single subject composition books, bandanas, size 12 underwear for boys and girls, marbles, calculators, play dough, and 8″ scissors. I hope this list is a good guide for your shopping this week. You can leave your purchases in the basket near the front right exit of the sanctuary or give them to Bob and Jackie Babin or David and me. We appreciate all your support for the many children who will receive our boxes this year.
Today, I pray that we will all be more considerate of others. I hope you will take on this challenge to and ask God to help you become more considerate today.
CHURCH SERVICE TIMES TODAY
9:15 – Sunday School (a class for everyone) – Exodus 34: 1-9
10:30 – Morning worship
6:00 – Evening worship
Please visit us if you need a church family and church home.
Thank-you for praying for our friends, the Greenwich family as they interpreted in the Amazon so the local pastors could receive training. The week was a success and the Greenwich has more new friends. May people be blessed through this local ministry.
PRAY FOR TWO ST. HELENA LONG-TIMERS
Pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch this weekend. She’s 92 and happy to be home this weekend.
Also, pray for Mr. George Eddie Lee. He is also at home. He is a young man still in his 80’s.
READ THE BIBLE TODAY
February 11
I Corinthians 15: 1-58
“His resurrection makes death . . . .
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Bible Studies for Life
Exodus 34: 1-9
Two new flat stones
1 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Cut two flat stones like the first stones. Then I will write on them all the words that I wrote on the first stones. Those were the stones that you broke into pieces. 2 Make yourself ready in the morning and come up Sinai mountain. Stand there, ready to meet me on the top of the mountain. 3 Nobody must come with you. Nobody must go anywhere on the mountain. Even your sheep and your cows must not eat grass near the bottom of the mountain.’
4 So Moses cut two flat stones like the first stones. Early in the morning, he went up Sinai mountain, as the Lord had commanded him. He carried the two flat stones in his hands. 5 Then the Lord came down in the cloud. He came and he stood with Moses. The Lord spoke aloud his own name, the Lord.
6 The Lord passed in front of Moses. He said in a loud voice, ‘I am the Lord! The Lord! I am kind to people and I forgive them. I do not quickly become angry. My faithful love for my people continues for ever, and I am always faithful. 7 I faithfully love thousands of people. I forgive their sins when they turn against me. But if people are guilty, I surely punish them. I punish their children, their grandchildren and their grandchildren’s children.’
8 Then Moses quickly bent down low to worship the Lord. 9 He said, ‘Lord, my God, if you are pleased with me, please travel with us! It is true that these people are proud and they often do not obey you. But please forgive all our sins. Please accept us as your own people.’
We have had numerous weather changes lately. Be prepared for these changes in the way you dress. Keep some cough and cold medicine handy. Pray that you and others will stay healthy and that simple medication will be beneficial ,if needed.
Pray for the people of Tangipahoa who had tornado damage Wednesday night. Be thankful, as we are, if you don’t live far from where the damage occurred, but have absolutely no damage from rain, wind, or the tornado.
YOUTH FUNDRAISER
The youth of FBC, Kentwood will have lunch ready when church we finish church the last Sunday of January. Ladies, it’s a no-cooking day!
NEXT OCC WORKDAY
Mark your calendar to help on Saturday, March 4. We appreciate all “Willing Hands”.
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