Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm.
Let nothing move you.
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,
because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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August 20 – John 8: 19-20
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray for police in our community and in our world.
Today’s the day to prepare for the Lord’s Day.
Anna Lee
Robin Alford is progressing nicely after her most recent ankle surgery. Sister, Becky, is helping Robin for three months. Robin and Becky are daughters of Walton and Peggy Alford.
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August 19 – John 8: 15-18
BAPTIST PRESS
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Thanks to the ladies who helped paint the inside of 100 “shoebox” lids yesterday morning. With a little more work, these boxes will be ready to pack for the 2-4 year old girls on our workday, September 3rd.
FBC RENOVATION PROGRESS
I got to listen to the tap, tap, tap as new flooring is going down above the fellowship hall. It will be good to get a tour when our faithful church crew completes the remodeling task.
Today, let’s focus our prayers on these faithful church members. Let’s continue to thank God for them and their talents and ask Him for their daily protection.
Anna Lee
Please continue to pray for Gerald McMillan. He now has COVID.
Mr. George Eddie Lee is doing better. Plans are being made to move him back to Greensburg. Continue to keep him and his family in your prayers.
July 17, 1941 – August 16, 2022
A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her home. She was born July 17, 1941 in Amite, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 1 daughter, Susan Denise McKeithen; 2 sons, David Bruce McKeithen and Jerry Lynn McKeithen; 3 sisters, Carolyne Brecheen, Patricia Robertson and husband, Dock, and Sandra Boullion and husband, Al; 1 brother, Bryan Tate, Sr.; grandchildren, Christopher McKeithen, Israel Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez, Bryson McKeithen and Isabella McKeithen; great-grandchildren, Kayden Rodriguez, Bryce Locke and Gage Coward. Preceded in death by her husband, Millard McKeithen; parents, Clinton and Inez Tate; son, James Darryl McKeithen; brothers, Clinton Sidney Tate, Jr. and David Tate; sister, Sally Tate; brother-in-law, Winston Brecheen; sister-in-law, Phyliss McKeithen. Pallbearers will be David McKeithen, Jerry McKeithen, Bryson McKeithen, Israel Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez and David Welch. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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August 18 – John 8: 12-14
Today, let’s focus our prayers on those with long-term illnesses.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Now that schools have started, school supplies are/will be going on sale. It is always a good time to purchase school supplies.
Our next workday is September 3rd. I hope you are making plans to help if you don’t have a schedule conflict.
Have a great day. Soon it will be fall, a favorite season of many people.
Anna Lee
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our troubles,
so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Today, I ask for prayer for Joe Canale and his family. Joe is in a nursing home is Hammond. He’s been sick for a long time. His wife is from Amite and someone I knew from school. I also taught Joe’s son at IHS.
I also ask you to add Gerald McMillan to your prayer list. He is hospitalized following gallbladder surgery and complications.
September 25, 1952 – August 8, 2022
Michael John Cambre, a resident of Kentwood, La. passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022 at the PAM Specialty Hospital in Hammond, La. He was 69 and a native of Franklin, La. He is survived by two sisters, Kathleen Tarver, Kentwood and Cindy (Mike) Edwards of Alabama. Nieces: Tricia Roberts, Kentwood, Stephanie (Dennis) Beard of Mississippi, Missy (Chris) Cash of Alabama, Jane (Brad) Lathan of Alabama. Nephews: Eric Tarver, Kentwood and Vance Edwards of Alabama. Also 7 great nieces, 3 great nephews, 1 great great niece and 2 great great nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, John E. Cambre, Jr., mother, Jane Black Cambre, brother-in-law, James E. Tarver. Also his life long companion (his dog) Tobe…always at his side. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, La. during a 9:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Mark Beard. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors and staff at PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond for the loving and compassionate care given Michael during his stay. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
July 4, 1944 – August 15, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1944 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her 5 children, Paula Hitchcock, Donna Schilling, Terry Stinson, Jerry Stinson and wife Gloria, and Joyce Stinson; sister, Annie Peavy; brother, Truman McElveen and wife Anna; grandchildren, Kelly Coon, Karissa Simpson, Amber Hitchcock, Kayla Stinson, T. J. Stinson, Lucuis “Blake” Schilling, Kelsey Schilling, Tyler “Blaine” Schilling, and Matthew Stinson; 21 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Eunice and Wilmer McElveen; sister, Vergie Fairburn; brothers, Gaylon Ray McElveen and Joe McElveen; son-in-law, Daniel Myers. Pallbearers will be Matthew Stinson, Blake Schilling, Blaine Schilling, T. J. Stinson, Schyler Dunlavey, and Percy Ricks. Visitation at Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Friday, August 19, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Randall Garcia. Interment Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Mt. Hermon, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
August 17 – Mark 2: 15-17
Today, I ask for prayer for pastors. Include your pastor, neighboring passtors, former pastors, missionary pastors, and those in school to become pastors.
BAPTIST PRESS
Anna Lee
Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Please pray for Kathy Wall Stafford who recently learned she has a tumor above her kidney. Pray for Kathy and Mark as they determine the next step for them.
Pray for Bobby Forbes as he, hopefully, will be released from North Oaks following a serious infection.
Linda and Jim LeBlanc are now back at home in Tangipahoa. They will need some rest as they recover from the trip. Prayers will be appreciated.
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August 16 – John 15: 9-14
BAPTIST PRESS
‘About 400’ Baptist churches lost in Russia’s war on Ukraine
ERLC, others promote way for Afghans to gain permanent status
Inmate wants to turn Death Row into ‘Life Row’
Kentucky church put ‘Ready Church’ preparation to good use
Update your prayer list today to include school athletics for the 22-23 school year.
Show your love and concern for someone today.
Anna Lee
David said to ask for prayers for the elderly. I want to include myself in that group today, but hopefully not permanently. Please pray for the elderly by name and as a category.
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August 15 – John 15: 5-8
Indiana Rep. Walorski’s work called ‘mission’ during funeral
Read this article and others on Baptist Press today.
If you travel early in the mornings or mid-afternoon, watch for school children.
OCC – David has been busy making purchases for our next packing day. One friend helped to pay for them last week. Another friend will be helping to pay for the purchases this month. We are very thankful for you. Little children who receive our “Shoeboxes” are also blessed and thankful.
It certainly is good to talk to TPL readers. Always remember you and your prayers are why TPL is published.
“See” you in the morning.
Anna Lee
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
Linda LeBlanc is doing well at Mayo Hospital following heart surgery. She should be able to come home soon. Her family has had quite an experience.
Others, who have previously been listed, seem to be doing about the same.
Pray for the local students to make good adjustments to new subjects and teachers this school year. Two young ladies from our church, Hope Brister and Delanie Dean, are beginning of their teacher careers. Pray for them as they touch the lives of their students and as they learn so much.
READ AND WRITE GOD’S WORD
August 14 – John 15: 1-4
Enjoy hearing the messages from God delivered by our pastors this morning and this evening in person or online.
Anna Lee
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AUGUST 13 – Romans 7: 21-25
Today, if you get out and shop some, please consider helping out with “Shoeboxes” by purchasing dolls at Dollar Tree, and/or crayons and jump ropes at Walmart. You can leave your purchases in the hallway beneath the sanctuary or we can make a vehicle to vehicle transfer at church on a Sunday or Wednesday. These are our most needed items at this time. Our next workday will be the first Saturday of September.
Today, let’s pray for our city, state, and country. Ask God to guide our leaders to making us a nation that looks to God as we did when we first became a nation.
Make necessary preparations to be prepared for church attendance tomorrow. If you have someone in your class who is not able to attend now, get some literature to them. Your class member will be most appreciative.
Have hope in the Lord.
Anna Lee
Mouse battery very close to failure. I’ll be back later.
Crayons at the Hammond Walmart are $.35 and $.25. We bought the $.25 ones.
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