Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
“Since Jesus willingly died for me, I will . . . . “
EASTER SEASON
Today, let’s focus our prayers on those who don’t KNOW Jesus as their Savior. May circumstances (church, children, music, etc.) touch their hearts and they learn to know him as their SAVIOR and choose to LIVE for Him.
PRAYER FOCUS
Let us focus again on some of the homebound in our area.
Mickey Cade
George Eddie Lee
Velma Anthony
Mildred Birch
Linda Graves
FBC, KENTWOOD
Some of the things we can be thankful for.
Growing Sunday School Classes
Space for growing classes
Plenty of teachers
Curriculum opportunities
Children eager to learn
Talented musicians and choir
New members each month
Baptisms each month
Mission opportunities
An elevator for those days when taking the steps not possible
A new children’s area where the office formerly was
Wonderful childdren’s messages
Two new church buses
. . . . and the list goes on and on.
Spend some time thanking God for all he provided at FBC, your church, your family, your home, your workplace, etc.
“We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!”
“Since Jesus willingly died for me, I will . . . . “
OBITUARY
Nan Gale Corkern Ballard
November 25, 1939 – March 18, 2023
Nan Gale Corkern Ballard as resident of Amite, LA went to her eternal home on March 18th, 2023, at the age of 84.
She was born on November 25, 1939, in Amite, LA to Martin & Myrtle Mixon Corkern.
She was survived by her lifelong partner Richard Paul Ballard Sr, six children three daughters Kenta Damonte, Brenda Damonte Osborne, Becky Damonte Hopkins, three step-sons Richard Paul Ballard Jr, William Charles Ballard & Kenneth Lee Ballard. Two sisters Linda Corkern Relan & Judy Corkern Little one brother Christopher Corkern.
She was the proud grandmother of thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Martin & Myrtle Mixon Corkern, her son Galen Troy Ballard, three brothers Aubrey, Benny, & Martin Corkern. Two sisters Carolyn Corkern McCallister and Delores Corkern Ware.
Nan Gale was raised and lived most of her life in the Amite LA area. She attended beauty college in New Orleans and went on to work her entire career as a hair stylist in and around the Amite area. She loved to work in her yard, flowers and gardening were her passion. Her other passion was raising her baby calves she did this most of her adult life and they were known by all her friends and family as her pets. She loved cooking and entertaining others, and her home was always open to all. Nan Gale never met a stranger and would help anyone in need, she will be missed, and her kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.
We would like to thank the wonderful staff of Modern Hospice for loving our mother and being a friend and kind caregiver to her as well as our family. They touched us deeply and we will never forget their dedication to the job but most importantly the care they provided to our mother.
Nan Gale will be laid to rest with her son Galen Troy Ballard at a graveside service on Friday April 7th, 2023, 2:00 PM at Sylvest Cemetery, all are welcome to attend.
There will be a reception following burial at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Roseland, LA, all are welcome to attend.. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for the Ballard and Corkern families.
KBC, KENTWOOD was packed with people three times in the last week!
First, the Sunday worship service was full as people gathered for church. Every service is special as we spend this time to worship. How wonderful it is to share this time with others!
Second, Wednesday, there was a special service “A Night of Joy”, that focused on youth, but was appropriate for everyone as we learned how our sins are like links of a chain that we try to carry.around rather than giving them to God.
Yesterday, there was a memorial service for Morgan “Mo” Shockley. There were many guests in the church who can to “Pay their respects” to the family and to remember her as she touched their lives. Thanks to all from the church who helped, in any way, in the service and the meal for the family.
I’m thankful for individuals and the church as a whole, as they represent Jesus in our community.
PRAYED FOCUS
Today, let’s focus our prayer on young families. Thank God for them, especially if your family has some young families. Pray they will spend time in church weekly and train their children to follow Jesus.
If possible, find a way you can assist or inspire then to attend, participate, and to put Jesus first. Both you and the families can be blessed in this way.
“One beautiful aspect of this Scripture is . . . . “
OCC REMINDER
We will NOT have our workday today so the Shockley family can have the fellowship hall during Morgan’s services today.
DEATH
Kim Forbes, sister of Sherry Cummings, passed away. Please be in prayer for this family.
CLASSROOMS MOVED
Some of classrooms for ladies have been moved this week. I’m sure there will be a guide or a map for all of us to follow in the morning.
BABY NATE
We prayed for Baby Nate as he was in ICU last week. Thanking God, the family reports Baby Nate is breathing much better and will probably be allowed to go home one day this next week. The family celebrated when the parents were able to hold the baby for the first time this week.
Thank you for praying for Baby Nate and the family while he was getting better. Your prayers are greatly appreciated by the family.
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
There are many thing to pray for on a daily basis. Sometimes, it is difficult to choose a single focus, but today, a Saturday, let’s pray for the worship service at church tomorrow.
In conjunction with that, let’s also pray for Sunday School classes. Let’s pray more people become involved in church, especially in studying God’s Word.
“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.
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