A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

~Proverbs 31:10~

ASSOCIATIONAL WMU AT MONTPELIER BAPTIST CHURCH.

Saturday, May 14th.@ 10 AM

SPECIAL GUEST MISSIONARIES – Bobby and Britney Spinks.

Bring a dish and join us.

Judy Perkins Noonan, FBC Greensburg

If you would like to carpool from Kentwood, contact me.

Anna Lee

HARRELL SHARKEY‘s heart surgery went well. The family thanks you for your prayers, but would appreciate a few more in the coming days.

Please continue to pray for:

Mr. George Eddie Lee

Mrs. Margaret Oliver

Mrs. Micky Cade

Kallie Renae Dickens

July 21, 2017 – May 7, 2022

Kallie Renae Dickens was given to us on this earth for only a short time, and left it peacefully on May 7th 2022, surrounded by her Mom, Dad, and little sister at home.

She was welcomed into Heaven by her PawPaw Don Allen, Aunt Summer Allen, and two siblings we never got to meet. We’re jealous they were the first to hear her beautiful voice and silly laugh again.

She left her Mom and Dad, Hayley and Justin Dickens, and her sister, Kora Dickens, here to continue living out her beautiful legacy. Her sister Kora is her Bingo. Kallie will forever be our Bluey. Forever 4. Forever missed. Her time was short, but she changed the world with the time she had. Our world will never be the same.

Kallie has so many that love her. Her Nonna Denise Donut Dickens (Denise Allen) and MawMaw Cindy and PawPaw David Dickens. Her godparents Nanny Sam (Samantha) and her “T” Tyler Carey. Her Aunt Kat (Katherine), Uncle Josh, Aunt Laura, Uncle Jared, and her cousins Brody, Zoe, Erik, Charlotte, and Catherine Dickens. Her Aunt Anne and Uncle Bill Ford. So many more friends and family we could name. How lucky are we she is so loved. But she made it easy.

She was a lover of M&Ms, peanut butter jelly uncrustables, and frozen blueberries. She loved to touch her sister’s hair. She loved to dance. She loved to sing. She loved people. To be surrounded by them. To make them feel good and loved. More than any toy (except maybe her tablet).

Our lives and our hearts will never be the same. We will remember her kindness, her selflessness, her always wanting to make everyone around her feel special and loved. We will fight to keep spreading her joy. To be happy. To have a thumbs up even when times are hard. We will carry that with us for the rest of our days until we’ll never be separated from her again.

Our family was so blessed through Kallie’s courageous journey. We aren’t ready to plan a celebration yet (because her life should be celebrated). We ask if you want to do something in Kallie’s honor, donate to some of the amazing organizations we’ve shared on her Facebook page “The Optimistic Angel”. And if you don’t want to do that, just hug your babies and your families a little tighter and make sure you make every day count. Moments don’t have to be big, but they do have to be meaningful. This is something our girl has taught us

https://www.kidsjointhefight.org/

https://livlikeaunicorn.org/

https://p2p.thecurestartsnow.org/534

https://brain-cancer-warrior.myshopify.com/

(At check-out you can choose Kallie’s name)

Sidney Dykes Fuller

September 9, 1936 – May 5, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA was called to be with the Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was born September 9, 1936 and was 85 years of age. She retired from Tangipahoa Parish Council with 25+ years of service. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA as well as a past member of East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA.

She is survived by her husband Udo Fuller; son Wayne H. Newman, Jr. and wife Sheena of Kentwood, LA; grandsons Gabriel B. Newman, Wesley T. Gafford and fiancé Raven of Kentwood, LA; Bradley A. Gafford and wife Kristin of Amite, LA; granddaughter Ashley G. Howe and husband Steven of Statesboro, GA; 7 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Helen Dykes; nieces Shelia Esch and husband Carroll; Tracy LeBlanc and husband George; nephew Ernest Scott Dykes and wife Sandra of Kentwood, LA

Preceded in death by son Ken E. Newman; parents Rodric Rudolph Dykes, Sr. and Velma Simmons Dykes; husband Wayne H. Newman, Sr.; sister Blanche D. Lea and husband Robert; brother Rodric Rudolph Dykes, Jr.; nephews Robert “Nick” Lea, Jr. and Homer Rodric “Rod” Lea; niece Sue Lea Hendrickson.

Memorial service will be held at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 12, 2022 conducted by Dr. Danny R. Smith. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY – I Believe

May 10 – Proverbs 31: 10

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Today is a good day to thank a Sunday School teacher, present or past.

Anna Lee

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.  

You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

~Micah 7:18-19~

Lea Smith asked me to add his younger son today. Clint Smith, 45, will be having heart surgery, but the datte is not set. Please begin now to pray for Clint, Lea, and other family members as well as the doctors and others who will be a part of this procedure.

Harrell Sharkey is having heart surgery at Ochsner in New Orleans this morning. Please pray for him and his family as well as doctors and medical staff.

DONNA FAYE CHERAMIE

July 25, 1955 – May 3, 2022

Mrs. Donna Faye Stewart Webb Cheramie, 66, of Osyka, MS passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Donna was born in Magnolia, MS on July 25, 1955 and was the Daughter of Claudious Stewart and Faye Anita Stafford Stewart. In her earlier years, she worked on the dairy farm with her father. She enjoyed every minute of it. She loved to make jewelry. She had a rose garden that she loved to work in. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Cheramie of Osyka, MS; two sons, Billy Webb of Chatawa, MS, and Daniel Webb of Tylertown, MS; three brothers, Allen Stewart and Jeanine of Osyka, MS, Albert Stewart of Summerdale, AL, and William Patrick Stewart of Magnolia, MS; one sister, Kathy Husser and Nolan of Stoney Point, LA and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. 

A graveside memorial service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11AM at Stewart Cemetery in Gillsburg, MS.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

Micah 7: 18-19

BAPTIST PRESS

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FBC, Kentwood had another awesome service yesterday. If you were not there, you can watch it online on Facebook. (FBC, Kentwood, LA and yesterday’s date)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Thank-you to Alcyon Hayden for a donation. I will spend it on something we need once we do some counting at church. We are packing 400 boxes, so we will need that many of various hygiene items, our current focus.

MONTHLY MISSIONS FOR MAY

Chinero Fowler did an excellent job telling you about Moving Mountain Ministry which is housed in our church. This ministry provides items for foster children at the time they are placed in a home. You are invited to purchase pajamas, for boys and girls of any age that will be given to these children as needed. You can leave your purchases in the church office or give them to Chinero or me. Thank you for helping little children at a very difficult time in their lives! I know you are thankful for the opportunity to help these children.

Let’s get out of our little world and do for others as God leads us. I am reminded of a friend who retired from teaching a few years ago. She said she prayed each morning for God to guide her in choosing what He wanted her to do for others thatday. He never failed to give her a name and a need.

Anna Lee

LORD, you establish peace for us;

all that we have accomplished, you have done for us.

~Isaiah 26:12~

Happy Mother’s Day – I hope your family is able to spend some time together today. Church is a great place to be with family, but especially as we honor mothers today. Many churches, including FBC, Kentwood, will also celebrate with baby dedications.

Thanks to all who helped at the workday for OCC yesterday. Your progress in getting items ready for packing is wonderful. The fellowship is great!

The next workday will be for ladies only on May 21st at 9:00. Come join us that day.

May Missions at FBC, Kentwood will support Moving Mountains Ministry. The are in need of new pajamas for boys and girls.

Graduation time is here. FBC, Kentwood will celebrate seniors next Sunday.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY (I Believe) May 8 – Isaiah 26:12

Keep your “prayer wheels” turning!

Anna Lee

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does

~Psalm 33:4~

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 7 – Psalm 25:9

We will have the OCC workday this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood, from 9:00 to noon, and love to have you join us. We have plenty of work to do to get items ready for 400 “shoeboxes”. Feel free to join us and to bring someone with you. You will be so blessed and have the opportunity to work with and get to know people you might not usually spend time with at church.

Mother’s Day will be celebrated this weekend. Baby dedication is also a part of the service at FBC, Kentwood on this special day.

This month we will collect new pajamas for foster children in our area. It’s to help a local ministry called “Moving Mountains”. Chinero Fowler will explain this ministry and the need during worship service tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Then I said:

“LORD, the God of heaven,

the great and awesome God,

who keeps his covenant of love

with those who love him

and keep his commandments,

~Nehemiah 1:5~

Ask for soap and you will get soap! I haven’t counted the bars to see if we have enough for all our shoeboxes, but we have been blessed this past week with more soap than I ever received in one week. Lots of boys and girls will be blessed with soap and washcloths. The timing is perfect. We will repackage soap Saturday at our workday!

May Mission Focus – Moving Mountains Ministries

This non-profit ministry of Ellen Buford helps with basic needs of those who take in foster children Our church houses this ministry. FBC, Kentwood will be collecting new pajamas for boys and girls of all ages.

READ and WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 6 – Proverbs 14-27

“I believe!”

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Our “shoebox” workday is tomorrow at 9:00. When you come to the fellowship hall, please bring a friend and a snack to share.

Please continue to pray for all those on our prayer list.

Anna Lee

“This, then, is how you should pray:

“ ‘Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

~Matthew 6:9~

Today, I ask for prayer for a friend in his mid-60’s who learned yesterday his lungs are too bad for surgery. He has a fantastic attitude despite the news.

Patti Tyler fell again. Her knee probably needs surgery, but she will go through physical therapy first. Pray for no more falls and for a solution that will help her overcome the problem.

Several people are hospitalized.
*Keith Allen had heart surgery Monday.

*Mr. George Eddie Lee is still a patient.

*Mrs. Margaret Oliver is also there.

Pray for the children of Ukraine. I’ve read that children suffer the most during times of war.

Donna Faye Cheramie

July 25, 1955 – May 3, 2022

Mrs. Donna Faye Stewart Webb Cheramie, 66, of Osyka, MS passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Donna was born in Magnolia, MS on July 25, 1955 and was the Daughter of Claudious Stewart and Faye Anita Stafford Stewart. In her earlier years, she worked on the dairy farm with her father. She enjoyed every minute of it. She loved to make jewelry. She had a rose garden that she loved to work in. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Cheramie of Osyka, MS; two sons, Billy Webb of Chatawa, MS, and Daniel Webb of Tylertown, MS; three brothers, Allen Stewart and Jeanine of Osyka, MS, Albert Stewart of Summerdale, AL, and William Patrick Stewart of Magnolia, MS; one sister, Kathy Husser and Nolan of Stoney Point, LA and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. 

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11AM at Stewart Cemetery in Gillsburg, MS.

Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 5 – 2 Chronicles 7:14

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OCC Workday – Saturday

Today is a good day to pray for the Mother’s Day services in our churches.

Anna Lee

Walk in the way of love,

just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

~Ephesians 5:2~

Mrs. Mildred Birch is back at home and back connecting to Kenwood and beyond through her computer. Her faithful family is providing for her needs, but a phone call, message, card, or visit is always appreciated.

Pray for Mrs. Shirley Dick, formerly of Kentwood. She has several health issues. She fell recently and broke her him. Surgery was yesterday; it went well. Please pray for her healing now. Also, pray for her daughter, Renee, who cares for her.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is doing better. She is thankful to be off the oxygen. She and Mr. “Cete” enjoy little visits like mose homebound people do.

I received a message this morning asking us to pray for Operation Christmas Child today, the quarterly day of prayer. Pray for the needs to be known and people with hearts to fulfill the command to do missions. Pray for the children whose lives will be impacted by a box full of needs, toys, and the story of Jesus.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY (I made a mistake yesterday and gave you the Scripture for the previous day again, so today I am including Scriptures for two days, yesterday and today.)

May 3 – Ephesians 5:2

May 4 – 2 Samuel 22:28

BAPTIST PRESS

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IMB shares Southern Baptist missions history in 57 seconds

Rev. Franklin Graham on Ukraine war: ‘Children always suffer the most during war’

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/franklin-graham-ukraine-war-children

Please take some time to read and watch these information-filled stories.

Thank-you.

Anna Lee

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 2 – Daniel 3: 17-18

Mrs. Mildred Birch is home and resting. Please keep her in your prayers.

A number of people have had various health issues lately. Pray for each need.

Pray for our country as the abortion issue makes headlines again.

Inflation has been a big issue in our country lately. For the third time in 30 years, the cost of shipping a “shoebox” has increased. I think we can all agree that is no obstacle in how our hearts feel about getting “shoeboxes” all across the world so children can learn about Jesus.

OCC workday – Saturday morning at FBC, Kentwood. Bring a snack and a friend.

Anna Lee

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.  

But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3:17-18~

I’m thankful Brenlee Strickland was baptized yesterday and Logan Strickland is being scheduled for baptism soon. God continues to work at FBC, Kentwood.

I’m also thankful we continue to have the online services for those unable to attend for various reasons. Thanks to all who are a part of this ministry.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

May 2 – Daniel 3: 17-18 – “I Believe”

Graduates are being recognized this month in our area churches. Be sure to share an encouraging word with them.

Baby dedications often are scheduled for Mother’s Day. This is certainly going to be a busy month.

Operation Christmas Child

We have a workday scheduled for Saturday morning. Come out and help get items ready for packing. We work until noon. Please bring a snack to share and a friend to work with us.

Samaritan’s Purse made a decision to increase the delivery fees to $10/box this year. Let’s work hard to pack each box so it will be a blessing to a boy or girl somewhere around the world. May the “shoebox” be a vital step in helping the children learn about Jesus.

The Bank Class has made $100.00 available for purchases to the shoebox ministry. They might not like to shop themselves, but they support this mission project. Thank-you for your generosity. Hopefully, some of this money will be used this week for extra items. Stay tuned….

Prayer List

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she improves and hopefully gets to come home soon.

Pray for others who have various health issues. Some of the people you might want to include are Mrs. Margaret Oliver, Mrs. Micky Cade, Mr. and Mrs. “Cete” Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. George Eddie Lee, and Bro. Joe Baugh.

Anna Lee

Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

~Exodus 23:25~

Please add MRS. MILDRED BIRCH to your prayer list. She is in North Oaks and has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

During May the focus will be “I Believe”.

May 1 – Exodus 23:25

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Samaritan’s Purse is announcing an increase in shipping fees for 2022. Each box will now cost $10.00 to mail.

Thunder and rain are rolling in. I’m going to publish this while I still have service. Have a blessed Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee