I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

~Romans 1:11-12~

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 9 – Matthew 11: 25-27

READ THIS BAPTIST PRESS HOMEPAGE AND SEE WHOSE FAVORITE VERSE WAS “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” JAMES 4: 10. https://www.baptistpress.com/

WMU MEETING

Make plans to take a friend to the WMU meeting Saturday morning at 9:00 at East Fork Baptist Church. Learn about missions in Louisiana.

THANK-YOU to the ladies who have been collecting boxes used in packing copy paper for me. They will be used to help organize our OCC room.

THANK-YOU to the ladies who have contributed to the funds for buying the final items needed to pack the shoeboxes.

THANK-YOU to the men who have helped me and others to make it safely up and down the steps at church. What a great way to serve others! Your big smiles and kind words go a long ways to help others!

THANK-YOU to those who had been doing the remodeling at church. I look forward to seeing the new area for the children and the newly installed floors in several areas.

PRAYER-FOCUS TODAY. Today, let’s pray for all the little children who will be impacted by our new nursery and the new area for children’s worship. I thank God for the many parents and other family members the children have been able to “bring” to church.

What are some things you are thankful for today?

Anna Lee

‘Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat down on them,’
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne
will be their shepherd;
‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’
‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

~Revelation 7:16-17~

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Sept. 8 – Matthew 22: 34-40

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TWO RIVERS ASSOCIATIONAL WMU

Meeting Saturday at East Fork Baptist Church

10-12 Noon

Covered dish luncheon to follow

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Informational Meeting for those participating and those considerating participation

River Road Fellowship – Across from Hammond High

Saturday, 2-4 P.M.

GEORGIA BARNETTE WEEK OF PRAYER

Louisiana Missions Offering

Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”

~Mark 1:38 NIV~

Sept. 11-18, 2022

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS

Today, let’s pray for those who are concerned about others that they hear the name and Jesus and take Him into their hearts, missionaries. They fit various specific descriptions like focus and location, but all need to “hear”. Let’s do our part in passing the word in Louisiana.

Anna Lee

• I, even I, am he who comforts you.
  Who are you that you fear mere mortals,
  human beings who are but grass.
• Isaiah 51:12

Yesterday, I saw the orthopedist. He confirmed that I broke my left foot again. It happened early Saturday. I will be delayed in my healing and therapy, but I have big plans to finish this OCC season and 2022 year strong. It’s back to wearing a big black book for me, but it is only one boot this time!

The associational WMU will be meeting Saturday at East Fork Baptist Church at 10:00. You are invited to attend and learn more about missions. Bring a side dish and join in on lunch the other ladies.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE

September 7 – Psalm 93: 1-5

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Here’s two articles about Baptist Disaster Relief in action.

Recovery efforts underway in flood-stricken areas of Georgia, Mississippi

Send Relief responds to flooding in Pakistan

Today’s Prayer Focus – Victims of crime, disasters, accidents, etc.

What can you do to help a victim of of weather disaster, a crime, an illness, etc. You’ll be blessed for your actions.

Anna Lee

• My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love,
• so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding,
• in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ.
  • Colossians 2:2

Sherry Rutland Meyn

October 17, 1945 – September 5, 2022

A resident of Arcola, LA, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home in Arcola, LA. She was born October 17, 1945 in Arcola, LA and was 76 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Gene Meyn; 1 daughter, Stacy Meyn; 2 sisters, Alice Frazier and husband, Dennis and Peggy Wall and husband, Raymond; 1 brother, Buddy Rutland; 2 granddaughters, Taryn Strickland and Abygail Snow; 1 grandson, Levi Strickland; 1 niece, Lori Frazier and husband, Scott; 2 nephews, David Frazier and wife, Kim and Barry Wall. Preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Golmon Rutland; and father, Ollie D. Rutland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Memorial Services at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 8, 2022. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE

September 6 – Amos 4:13

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Pray for the flooding scattered throughout the South.

The problems continue after the flooding is stopped. Disaster relief volunteers never know what they will be doing. Homeowners face problems they. have never faced before.

Update on OCC at FBC, Kentwood

We have have two workshops when we packed 100 and 150 shoeboxes, for a total of 250. We will pack 150 shoeboxes on our third workday, 75 boxes for both the 10-14 year old boys and girls.. We have some more shopping to do before that is done. Pray for those who pack, those who transport, and those who receive the shoeboxes.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY

Sometimes it is difficult for children to settle into a new school year. Let’s pray for parents who are called to the school office because of unruly children.

Thank you for reading and praying.

Anna Lee

• Therefore we do not lose heart.
• Though outwardly we are wasting away,
• yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16

WHAT A MARVELOUS, HEART-TOUCHING SERVICE AT FBC, KENTWOOD YESTERDAY MORNING!

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PSALM 62: 9-12

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Dixie Duncan Smith

April 9, 1941 – September 3, 2022

Dixie Duncan Smith, 81, was ushered into the presence of her precious Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She loved the Lord deeply, was a powerful intercessor, and worshiped Him with every breath she took. Dixie cherished time spent with her family. She was a mighty woman of faith, humble in nature, and friend to many. Dixie retired from the state after 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughter, Janice McNabb and husband, Tommy; Step son, Allen and wife, Janice Lynn; Sisters, Daisy Tarver and Bonnie Whetstone; Grandchildren, Allison Cutrer (Ben), Amanda Leto (David Jr.), Jamie Ward (Tim), and Emily Brumley (Beau); Great grandchildren, Hayden, Hudson, and Harrison Cutrer; Brantley, Brady, and Wrenley Grace Leto; Ella Ward; and Hallie Kate Brumley. Honorable mention, loving cousin, Jimmie Frazier. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe Smith; parents, Carolus and Mamie Duncan; brothers, Donald, Clyde, George, and J.M. Duncan, and Junior Lebo; Sister, Eunice McElveen. Services will be held at House on the Rock Church with visitation at 10am and service at 1pm on Monday, September 5, 2022. Ministers Luke Walters and Jeff McKneely will officiate. Graveside and interment will be held at Days United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers David Leto, Jr., Beau Brumley, Ben Cutrer, Tim Ward, Chris Landry, and Randall Landry. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Current Needs for OCC – For the last groups, older boys and girls

Stuffed Animals

Barbie-like Dolls from Dollar Tree

Coloring Books

Anna Lee

• For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have
• ~.2 Corinthians 8:12
• READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY
• September 3 – Psalm 62: 1-4
• September 4 – Palsm 62: 5-8
• PRAYER REQUEST – Millie Williams asked Wanda Smith to ask us to pray for Janet Berka who will soon be having a biopsy.
• OBITUARY – Janice Yarborough’s Sister
• Jacqueline Browning “Jackie” Hano
• Monday, February 19th, 1940 – Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
• Jacqueline “Jackie” Browning Hano, 82, a resident of Ethel, LA, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home. There will be a visitation on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Redwood Baptist Church in Slaughter from 10:00 am until funeral services at 12:00 Noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Dianne LeBlanc and husband P-Wee LeBlanc of Zachary; two sons: Mark Hano and wife Barbie Hano of Ethel; Derrick Hano and wife Tawana Hano of Panama City, FL; one sister, Janice Yarborough of Kentwood, LA; ten grandchildren: Jamie Dillion (Chris), Richard Whittle, Jonathon Whittle, Rachel Duplessis (Josh), Cory Hano, Kobi Knapp (Chris), Giovanna Hano, Cade LeBlanc, Casey Dufrene (Tyler), and Cheyenne Chandler; eight great-grandchildren: Amelia, Banks, Slade, Rylynn, Brooks, Lyla, Joseph, and Olivia. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas B. Browning and Clara Ola Browning; brother Donald Ray Browning; husband Richard Hano; and husband Donald McDaniel. Pallbearers will be Richard Whittle, Chris Dillon, Cade LeBlanc, Jonathon Whittle, Josh Duplessis, and Ritchie Yarborough. She was a 1958 graduate of Clinton High School, where she was a track star, who still holds many state records. She also found time to be a cheerleader. The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge and her four sitters, Lisa, Ashley, Joyce & Tye for the past year and a half for taking such good care of her.
• THE GEORGIA BARNETTE WEEK OF PRAYER BEGINS TODAY.
• Day 1 – From Disaster to Determination
• https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer-english/
• OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
• Our workday was well attended. We were able to pack 150 shoeboxes and prepare some items for future packings. We now have 250 shoeboxes packed and 150 more to pack next time.
• PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY – Let’s pray for all the other churches and packers who will be working on shoeboxes in the coming months.
• HAVE A GREAT LORD’S DAY!
• Anna Lee

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?

Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

~Luke 12:6-7~

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who has had a procedure in Hammond

Please continue to pray for Robbie Lynn and Robert and Linda Callihan.

Janice Yarborough’s sister, Jackie, passed away after a rather long illness. Please pray for Janice and other family members.

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READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

September 2 – Psalm 121: 5-8

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS

Sometimes people have prayer requests they share with only a few people. It’s always possible to pray for others.

FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND CHEERLEADERS

Pray for students at football games this year, especially the players and cheerleaders, the ones most likely to have an injury.

OCC PACKING DAY – Tomorrow morning, we will pack 150 more shoeboxes. Be in the fellowship hall Saturday at 9 A.M. if you wish to help. Your help will be appreciated.

Anna Lee

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands.

~Psalm 90:17~

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS – Let’s pray for those packing shoeboxes Saturday at FBC, Kentwood.

Thank God they give of their time to bless so many little children.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

September 1 – Psalm 121: 1-4

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PRAY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN as they travel back and forth each day,

play at recess or P.E., play sports such as football, and cheer for their favorite team.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MISSIONS through FBC, Kentwood.

THANK YOU FOR READING The Prayer Link AND PRAYING today.

Anna Lee

• May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.
• Romans 15:5

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

August 31 – Choose your own Scripture.

Charles Tatman Hudspeth, Sr.

October 2, 1921 – August 28, 2022

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. He was born October 2, 1921 in St. Landry, LA and was 100 years of age. He is survived by his 4 children, Renee Miller, Lisa Bateman and husband, Jim, Stephen Hudspeth and wife, Misty, and Francis Hudspeth; daughter-in-law, Jewel Ricks Hudspeth; 7 grandchildren, Aimee Wiggins and husband, Jay, Jessica Miller, Jace Johnson and wife, Summer, Cole Hudspeth, Sara Hudspeth, Ty Johnson, Preslie Johnson, Benjamin Hudspeth and wife, Johanna, Harlin Hudspeth, and Charlie Karen Hudspeth; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Surcouf, Brock Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins, Rowan Johnson, Braston, Raeven and Bennie Hudspeth, and Bailey LeJuene. Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Schexnayder Hudspeth; son, Charles T. Hudspeth, Jr.; parents, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, Sr. and Martha Alma Adelaide Tatman Hudspeth; siblings, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, Jr., Fleeta Hudspeth Chautin, Eleanor Hudspeth Conrad, Daniel Hudspeth, Martha Hudspeth Ducote, and Rosa Clotile Hudspeth. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:30AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at 11:00AM at St. Helena Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Lou Miller Reynolds is doing well following her hip surgery. As a nurse, she feels all is going well.

Mrs. Theople Hurst is amazing for her age. She has physical therapy twice a week and drives there and back home. Her knee is doing well.

The Fall Food Round-Up continues. You can contribute food or money. Food can be left at the church. Money can be given at the office or through the offering on Sunday if you designate it for the LA. Baptist Children’s Home. The truck will be here early on September 19, so be sure to have your contributions in by the 18th.

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

• What, then, shall we say in response to these things?
• If God is for us, who can be against us?
  • Romans 8:31

Please pray for Robert Callihan and Robbie Lynn. Robert has been home for over a week, but his problem has not been identified. Robbie Lynn has been in and out of the hospital in Jackson, MS lately because of infections with her toes. Pray for Linda as she works to help both of them.

Ronald Eugene Strong

June 16, 1941 – August 29, 2022

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home. He was born June 16, 1941 in Amite, LA and was 81 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Cewilla Faye Allen Strong; 4 children, Tracy Carter and husband, Ira, Brian Keith Strong, Robin Watkins Delatte and husband, Shea, and Jimmy Strong and wife Rhonda; 11 grandchildren, Kayla Dunnington, Kory Nelson Strong, Cameron James Strong, Lewis Watkins, Addie Watkins, Jackson Strong, Judson Strong, Stephanie Pierce, Sonny Pierce and wife, Alaina, Emily Kleinpeter and husband, Hunter, and Tyler “T.J.” Strong; 2 great-granddaughter, Catori Dunnington and Clara Pierce; sister, Anne Holcomb; brother, Michael Wayne Strong. Preceded in death by his grandson, Rowdy Wayne Dunnington; son-in-law, K. K. Watkins; parents, Eugene and Mable Strong; 2 sisters, Pam Easley and Sonya Newcomb. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Sonny Pierce. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Going to physical therapy for the last six weeks has opened my eyes to so many people I know who are also there – Theople Hurst, Carl Gaines, Don Hammons, Jackie Williams, Meg Pittman, Lindy Lou Hayden, Mark Lawson, Donnie Travis, Dr. Ray, and many more.

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August 30 – Proverbs 21: 1-3

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Both of Jennie’s daughters were able to participate in the special camp for missionary children who planned to attend college stateside.

Our LA Baptist Disaster Relief program has a team working in Kentucky now. The team is led by Dr. Stan Staham.

“The Kind of Person God Uses”

It’s time to begin thinking of the Georgia Barnette Offering for mission work in Louisiana. Mission literature, camps, mission churches, camp services and outreach, and building new churches are some of the programs supported by this annual offering.

Today, I want to ask for pray for a group of people always present, but usually overlooked. Most pastors have a wife supporting them and the ministries of local churches. Add them to your prayer list. Begin praying for pastors’ wives today.

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee