Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

~Hebrews 11:1~

Pray for the annual meeting of Southern Baptist as they end their gathering and business sessions tonight. Pray the delegates have learned ways to improve their churches and the world around then, no matter where God has “planted” them. Pray for all the missionaries in attendance, especially the new ones as many of them will soon begin to learn a new language to better communicate with the people around them.

Please pray for God to wrap Larry Raborn’s family in His arms and hug them closely today.

Pray for youth from some area churches as they attend church camps this week and for the children at other churches as they continue their week of VBS. May they allow God to touch their innermost portions of their hearts.

Thank God for His steadfast love for us even when we are not so loving.

Pray for a friend having a procedure in Hammond today. Thank God this man made purchases of flashlights and extra batteries last week that we were able to package for “Shoeboxes”.

Thank God for the lady who left us some stuffed animals and some “cut out” Teddy bears for sewing. God encouraged us through these people.

Thank God for a store manager who recognized us as the “Shoebox” packers and made a special effort to look for an item we needed.

If you want to know what you can purchase to help us at this point, please ask. I usually carry a written or mental list. We can always use your prayers!

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY –

June 15 – Malachi 3:10

Make plans to attend prayer meeting and other activities at church tonight. Most churches have something for all age groups on Wednesday nights.

Thank God for others who invest in you and your family members.

Anna Lee

3:42 our time.

Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always,

so that it might go well with them and their children forever!

~Deuteronomy 5:29~

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

I Peter 4:14

Viola Hughes Cody

June 23, 1933 – June 11, 2022

A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister aunt, and friend Viola Hughes Cody, A Godly woman, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 11, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home located in Watson, LA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Gene Cody; brother, Alton Cody; four sisters Evelyn Stevens, Frances Hughes, Wanda Davis, Isabell Eldridge; grandson, CPL Josh Cody. Those left to carry on her memory are her two sons, John Cody and wife Cheri, David Cody and wife Donna; daughter, Marcia Fauver; six grandchildren, Matt Cody, Misty Sharpe, Christy Gardner, Jessica Semons, Marissa Fauver, Jacob Fauver; eight great grandchildren, Cody, Kaylee, and Kensey Sharpe, Presley Fauver, Tristan, Ayden and Avery Semons, Shane Fauver; brother, Wilton Hughes and a host of loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Wednesday June 15, 2022 from 9am until Celebration of Life Service at 11am. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at http://www.sealefuenral.com

Please pray for the Southern Baptist Convention as the leaders meet in California. Yesterday, Jennie sent me a picture of Bobby and Brittany Spinks of Montpelier Baptist Church. Pray for the convention as they meet, discuss, and. plan today. May God lead in all they do. I’m enclosing a link to today’s schedule. Notice the prayer at 1:42 (That’s 11:42 our time if you would like to prayer for the one leading in prayer.)

Click to access 2022-SBC-Annual-Meeting-Program-Schedule-REVISED.pdf

There are a number of people from our community who have health concerns, some having procedures this week, but others with very serious issues. Your prayers of all of them will be greatly appreciated.

Please pray for the family of Larry Raborn, who passed away last night.

Continue to pray for all the church camps our churches are trusting their youth and children to this summer as well as the Vacation Bible Schools in our area churches.

Thank-you for reading and praying.

Anna Lee

Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today,

so that it may go well with you and your children after you

and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God gives you for all time.

~Deuteronomy 4:40~

Pray for our church youth and kids in all the area churches. They are having VBS, going to camp, day camps, Vacation Bible Schools, etc. Encourage churches as they minister to so many in so many ways. What a difference they make – an eternal difference! Thank God for youth ministers and volunteers who see the benefits for the children and youth. Also, pray for the children who miss out on all these opportunities. May we be instrumental in guiding them to participate in these activities.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY – “Hope”

June 13 – Isaiah 30: 40-41

BAPTIST PRESS – https://www.baptistpress.com/

You may want to pay special attention to the Southern Baptist Convention which is meeting in California this week.

Deborah Meadors Forshag

October 19, 1952 – June 10, 2022

Deborah was the beloved wife of Wayne Cooper Forshag, Jr. for 44 years. She was the loving mother of Carley Forshag and Ellen Forshag Karl (Nick). Deborah was the proud grandmother of Brady Jude Verdin, Owen Karl, Nora Karl, and Khloe Karl. She was the sister of Katharine Meadors.

Deborah earned a Master of Education Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA and a Master’s +30 from University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. She spent her career in education. Deborah was a teacher, principal and supervisor. She retired as Director of Federal Programs for the Tangipahoa Parish School System. Deborah loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 100 W Church St, Hammond, LA 70401 on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 10:30 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or Children’s Hospital New Orleans, www.chnola.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Many of you who live in Kentwood may remember Deborah as the principal at KES. She impacted many lives, both young and old, in her career. Pray for Cooper, her daughter, and her grandchildren.

Anna Lee

See what great love the Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called children of God!

And that is what we are!

The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

~I John 3:1~

Thanks to those of you who have called to check on us. We appreciate you!

Just when I was hoping to go to church, I cannot stop coughing!

I’ve been hearing of more and more people who have been sick the last 2-3 weeks. I think we all had different symptoms, but all had a miserable time. If you haven’t had it, keep away from it. You can find better things to do with your time.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE

June 12 – “Hope” – Isaiah 30: 18

This is the Lord’s Day. Give Him His time today!

If you cannot be in church in person, you can find it online…

Anna Lee

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.

~MATTHEW 5:9~

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

June 10 – John 15:13

Today is a good day to purchase items for “Shoeboxes”. This month, our focus is on small games like checkers or dominoes, small flashlights and extra AAA batteries, marbles, stuffed animals, small trucks, coloring books, small cans of playdough, etc. You will find a list of suggestions at the church if you choose to shop later in the week.

WANTED: Parents of elementary age children who will work with their children to complete a colorful, fill-in-the-blank type letters that will go in the shoeboxes. See Anna Lee at church to get your forms. An alternative would be teachers of children who would dedicate a portion of their classes to work on this project.

Please continue to pray for those on your personal prayer list. A personal list is more meaningful to you.

The following is an article about the church our Georgia kids attend. I thought you might appreciated reading it.

Local Church Sends Everyone Out to “Serve the City”

Anna Lee

Children’s children are a crown to the aged,

and parents are the pride of their children.

~Proverbs 17: 6~

Today, the Tanksley family is very thankful. They received a good report on the results of Jules’ recent heart surgery. The doctor told them to go home and live life. What a wonderful report for such a precious little girl.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

June 10 – John 15: 13

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

BAPTIST MESSAGE

https://www.baptistmessage.com/

Pray for the Southern Baptists as they conduct their annual meeting, this year in Anaheim, California.

https://sbcannualmeeting.net/

Today, let’s pray for a way to “share” Jesus with at least one person today.

Anna Lee

 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  

Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

~Deuteronomy 6:6-7~

Nicole Ellzey Thibodaux

June 2, 1970 – June 7, 2022

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 4:18PM Nicole Ellzey Thibodaux stepped out of this natural world into the arms of Jesus, mere words cannot describe her. Everyone who met her she changed their lives. A faithful loving daughter, wife, stepmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed everyday and never forgotten. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Thibodaux; her daughter, Heather Dore and husband, Jamison; mother, Cindy Fletcher Allen; dad, Steve Allen; dad, Dean Ellzey, Jr.; brother, Dean Ellzey, III and wife, Marisol; sisters, Megan Faust and Beth Dunn; grandmother, Beverly Hyde; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; her fur babies, Gorda, Duke, Bella, Milo and Hershey. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Paige Fletcher, Mary Lyle Ellzey and grandfather, Dean Ellzey, Sr. ; father-in-law, Harry Thibodaux; grandfather, George Allen; and brother, Joseph Hayden. A Memorial Service and private ceremony will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Cara’s House in Gonzales, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY – Isaiah 56:5-6

OCC WORKSHOP – Due to our illnesses, we will cancel the planned workshops until the first Saturday of July which will be on July 2, from 9 to 12. We are not physically ready at this time to do all the preparatory work . Give us a little time to “get on our feet” again.

If you feel like volunteering to help with OCC next week, please let us know. Your help will be appreciated.

VBS Continues

Some churches are having VBS this week. Pray for a great end to their week. Other churches have set their schedules for later this summer. Pray for each one. Thank God for each child who gets to participate and all the young hearts that get touched. VBS is a big blessing!

Anna Lee

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

~Colossians 3: 13~

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

June 8 – I John 3: 16

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Pray for the Southern Baptist Convention as they begin their annual meeting.

“Jesus – The Center of it All”

https://sbcannualmeeting.net/

Pray Jesus will be glorified in all that will happen next week.

Anna Lee

5Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
    my hope comes from him.
⁶Truly, he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

~Psalm 62: 5-6~

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

June 7 – Proverbs 10:7

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

MONTHLY MISSIONS at FBC, Kentwood

TOYS for OCC

REMINDERS –

OCC Workday (to replace workday missed Saturday) – Saturday, June 10

If you have t-shirts you washed and folded or any other items that need to be turned in, please leave then in the hallway beneath the auditorium or in the church office.

Today, let’s pray for families as they vacation this week and/or at any time this summer.

Anna Lee