David and I got a very special surprise when we picked up our daughter from the airport – our grandson was with her! He is the youngest and biggest of our six grandchildren. Everyone kept it a secret that Mason was coming too. He came up behind me and said, “Grandmommy”. Jennie said I squealed when I saw him, but not her. Let’s just say I was thrilled both them were there. I’m thankful for his spring break working in the timing of this trip, even if I had no idea we were being fooled.
Boyd is working hard to help those who so greatly need it. Some volunteer teams and leaving and others arriving. May they be able to meet needs of the people in their area.
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Jennie will be here Tuesday – Thursday. If you happen to see us, you will see some happy smiles on our faces. We’re so thankful and blessed she will be be here. APRIL MISSIONS AT FBC, KENTWOOD
Hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child Soap Bandaids Washcloths Toothbrushes
ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING FOR NORTH AMERICA
It’s not too late to contribute to this special offering. Mark your envelope and/or check “Annie Armstrong”.
OCC WORKSHOP
Ladies, plan to attend the next shoebox workshop just for ladies. It will be April 23 in the fellowship hall. Come and enjoy the sweet spirit of a group of ladies and girls working together to send items in our shoeboxes.
SERVICES AT FBC, KENTWOOD If you have to miss a service, Sunday morning, Sunday evening, or Wednesday evening, you can watch it live or later on Facebook. Just look up FBC, Kentwood, LA.
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.
WADE BOONE’s back surgery went well. Pray for him as he progresses to full recovery. Thank God for caregivers.
JOSH THORNTON and BOYS were in a vehicle hit by a driver who ran a stop sign Friday. Pray for continued good reports from them.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY.
April 3 – Proverbs 4: 20-22
THANK-YOU to those who helped at the shoebox workday yesterday. You accomplished a lot. Our next ladies workday is on the 23rd. May 7th will be the next workday for all.
The April Mission Project for FBC, Kentwood is Operation Christmas Child. We will be collecting hygiene items, soap, washcloths, bandaids, and toothbrushes for our shoeboxes. It is not too late to contribute to the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America.
Have a great Lord’s Day whether you are “attending” in person or by the telecast today.
“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 19 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!”
I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Elvin J. Baham, 83, of Osyka, MS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 31, 2022, from natural causes. Elvin was born on September 3, 1938, to Simon Baham and Melvina Baham of Husser, LA. He was a retired entrepreneur who owned an air conditioning business and a local store in Magnolia, MS where he enjoyed serving his community and getting to know his customers. After Elvin retired, he enjoyed attending church on Sundays, fishing, riding around on his tractor, and relaxing with friends and family who would come over to his house. Elvin was an Army Veteran, father, grandfather, and friend who is survived by his sister, Edwina Yandell, his children, Brian Baham (Wendy), Belinda Crawford (Michael), Troy Boykin and his grandchildren, Devan Baham (Reagan), Jenna Dufrene (Dustin) as well as great grandchildren, Torbyn Griffin and Cypress Edler. Elvin was preceded in death by his parents Simon and Malvina Baham, his sister Betty Jean Baham, and his daughters, Paula Baham and Tammy Boykin. Friends and family are invited to the McKneely Funeral Home, 110 East Factory Street, Amite, LA 70422 on April 6, 2022. Visitation will be from 9:00 am with services to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be at St. Roche Cemetery, Husser, LA For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE
April 2 – James 5: 14-15
Want to feel productive and helpful?
Join us for the workday for shoeboxes! Everyone is welcome and appreciated!
We’re meeting at 9:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.
Carl Eugene Cutrer of Kentwood, Louisiana | 1931 – 2022
Carl Eugene Cutrer, age 90, died peacefully March 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be Thursday March 31, 2022 from 10 AM until services at 12:30 PM at Greenlaw Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Bro. E.J. Didon, Bro. Mike Stafford and Bro. Jack Whitehead will officiate and burial will be in Bluff Springs cemetery. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on May 14, 1931, in the East Fork, LA community.
Carl proudly served his country as a Corporal in the US Army while stationed in Japan. Carl was an ordained Deacon and a current member of Greenlaw Baptist Church, as well as a Deacon and past member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church. He was the Owner/Operator of 3 “Big Rigs” He also worked for NCI Trucking as a dispatcher and retired after 33 years.
There was nothing Carl liked better than a good conversation with and old friend (or a new one). He especially enjoyed talking about trucks and trips he’d been on, he had an endless supply of great stories (and jokes). Carl enjoyed raising a garden, mowing his grass, camping, the mountains, and good food! And he loved serving The Lord! Carl was always there to brighten the lives of others and is already missed deeply by family, friends and the community.
Carl is now reunited with his parents Sue Pritchard Cutrer and Floyd (Newt) Cutrer, brothers Gordon and W.G. Cutrer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Geneiveve (Jenny) O’Quin Cutrer, a son Randy Cutrer (Eileen), grandchildren Randall Cutrer, Brandon Cutrer (Brittany) great-grandchildren Blake and Maverick Cutrer, Brielle Cutrer. Extended Family, Granddaughter Susan Daley (Michael) great-grandchildren Michala, Conner, Maranda Daley. Friend, Neighbor, Son by choice Bobby Dykes. Nephew Bill Simmons. Sisters Carol Ann Cleveland, Shirley Newcomb. Brother Richard Cutrer. Along with many other relatives and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Mark Hughes, “June Bug” Gill, Matthew Simeon, Michael Daley, Heath Chamblis and Ted Dykes.
Special thanks to Modern Hospice for their support and kindness over these weeks. The family would also like to thank those of you that took time out of your schedule for regular visits of love, prayers, and encouragement, it was greatly appreciated!
I never made the connection between Mr. Carl and his sister, Carol Ann, one of my favorite classmates.
Harold Thomas Gunther, Sr.
May 04, 1938 – March 30, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born May 4, 1938 in New Orleans, LA and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Dillon Gunther; 3 sons, Harold Gunther, Jr. And wife Patti, Christian A. Gunther, and Karl D. Gunther; 1 brother, John Gunther and wife, Cay. Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard R. Gunther and Audrey B. Gunther; 3 brothers, Bernard R. Gunther, Donald Gunther, and Gerard Gunther. Memorial Services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Folsom, LA will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please continue to pray for all the volunteers working with the refugees from Ukraine. Pray for the refugees as they have left their life as they have known it and their country at war. Pray for those who remain in the Ukraine and struggle daily to stay warm and to get adequate food and water. Pray for their safety.
OCC WORKSHOP
I’m getting everything ready for tomorrow’s workshop. I hope you feel welcome to helping us.
Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God;
whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
2 John 1:9 NIV
I don’t know exactly all the places hit by the tornado last night, but am thankful that when I read the local news, I don’t hear of any damage or any deaths. There is no information about any weather problems at all. I have learned of damage from the Roseland area out to Stoney Point by reading Facebook.
Our story is that we were at church working on Operation Christmas Child and planning to stay until we needed to go to the sanctuary for prayer meeting. Bro. Darryl had seen us there about 4 PM. About 5 PM, he called and suggested we go home. We did. Thankfully, we didn’t have any tornado or wind damage here. Later, despite out satellite being temporarily out, we saw the prayer meeting service on a cell phone.
The article about Send Relief concerns the problem and the program Boyd is working with today in Romania. Pray for all those who work there or go there seeking help.
Please remember the people of Ukraine in your prayers. In addition to war, many of them are fighting to stay warm and to find something to eat.
Thank God that you are safe and that the weather situation did not cause deaths or great damage to our area.
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Peggy Sue Cook, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home. She was born April 5, 1954 in Bogalusa, LA and was 67 years of age. She was a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church. She spent many years providing for others and always lending a hand. She never turned anyone away, if she didn’t have it to give she would find a way to help others if they needed it. She was the most selfless and kindest person you could ever meet. Everyone knew her as mawmaw Peggy or Momma Peggy. Anyone who knew her knew how much she loved her family. She taught us many lessons of strength and forgiveness. Her love and laughter will continue to encourage us every day. You will be truly missed. She is survived by her son, Michael Ogima, Sr.; daughter, Tessa Jarrell; 3 grandchildren, Kelsey Hilbun, Michael Ogima, Jr., and Shaneah Jarrell; 4 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Kent, Klayton Evans, Hannah Ogima, and Sophia Ridgedell; sister, Tammy Rayborn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Cook; son, Christopher Cook; parents, Steve Joseph Ogima and Lucille Winnie Grimes Ogima; 2 sisters, Patricia Lambert and Linda Spiers; and a brother, Steve “Bug” Ogima, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held on April 2, 2022 at 11:00AM at Tangipahoa Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
I have been encouraging prayer for the war in Ukraine and for the people ,as many, especially those with children and elderly relatives, left the country. It has taken many people to help in Poland where most of the refugees have traveled. The refugees are traveling to other nations as well. Southern Baptists, through their Send Relief program, have been helping. Our son-in-law, Boyd Hatchel, will be working in Romania. Pray for him and all those he encounters in the coming weeks. May he be the “hands and feet” to many displaced refugees. Boyd served as a missionary in Romania for many years and is very familiar with the geography and the language. Pray for Boyd and others called to serve there. He is enroute now. Pray for family members who are at home during this time.
Let’s pray for the leadership to find ways to end the fighting in Ukraine.
Pray for others you have on your prayer list today.
Read articles about a journeyman, a church family recovering from a tornado, a site that connects the Ukrainians to the Bible and to people who can help meet their needs, etc.
SATURDAY’S WORKDAY FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Saturday, April 2 from 9:00-Noon at FBC (Fellowship Hall)
Needed: People able to unpackage items, people able to fill bags with school supplies, people who can count/inventory items, people who have basic hand sewing or machine sewing skills, etc.
Rewards: Feeling of accomplishment, New friends, More knowledge about OCC, Pride in your work, Snacking on food brought by volunteers, Etc.
Come see for yourself!
Pray for DIANE TURNER who had a fall after church Sunday. A rock threw her down and the sidewalk caught her. She now has her stitches in her knee, the first stitches she ever had. She has other places that she injured that did not need stitches. I’m so thankful for the all the trained medics at church who quickly jumped in to give her good, on-site care. I pray she is able to rest during her recovery time.
Our family has a special prayer request concerning the refugees in Europe. Please pray each one gets the items, care, and information they need and for those there to minister to them.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”
Mary “Julia” Jackson Miller, age 87, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 25, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October 21,1934 and became a strong, loving, and devoted woman who left a huge impact on all who knew her. Julia was a devoted Christian and a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church as well as a past member of Kentwood Baptist Church and Lewiston Baptist Church. She was a life long member and officer of the Kentwood Community Gardenettes. Julia was a housewife, dairy farmer, and retired from Croft Metals where she worked for many years. Julia loved to be outside with her plants and flowers and could often be seen in her yard doing flower beds or cutting grass. Julia took great pleasure each Spring in seeing her flowers and trees start to bloom. She was a great cook and was known for a lot of dishes especially her chicken and dumplings and banana pudding. A loving daughter, sister, and mother who loved her God, family, friends and community and is already deeply missed. She is survived by her three sons, Paul Wade Miller (Suzanne), Laird Blake Miller, and H. Calvin Miller (Lorraine), grandchildren, Sonya Anthony, Alexis Miller and Abigail Miller; and two great granddaughters, Madyson and Mikayla Watts; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Miller, parents George and Mary Lee Jackson, and brothers Nevia Jackson, Wesley “Sonny” Jackson and Roland Jackson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation held in the chapel of McKneely Funeral Home, 501 Avenue G, Kentwood, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until funeral services at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Bro. Danny Smith. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Jones, Preston Jones, Barry Blades, Chris Jackson, Robert McGehee, and Rodney McGehee. The interment will follow at Lewiston Cemetery.
“You’ve gone to be with the Lord. This isn’t goodbye just so long for now. We love you, “Mom Julia” and we’ll see you again.”
Gladys Oliver Bernard
September 01, 1937 – March 23, 2022
A resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born September 1, 1937 in Amite, LA and was 84 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Everett Bernard; son, Michael David Bernard and wife, Elvira; grandson, Phillip Michael Bernard; brothers, James Oliver, Jr. And Charles Oliver; sisters, Edna Leonard and husband, Sam and Beverly Coburn. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Gladys Oliver; grandson, Paul David Bernard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, March 25, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Walter Hackney. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
It seems most of our area churches has special events yesterday. I know I certainly enjoyed lunch at noon and the special gospel music at Kentwood last night. How great it is to be a Christian and a member of a local church!
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
March 28 – I John 3:24
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD APRIL WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 2
Fellowship Hall of FBC
9:00 A.M. – Noon
Everyone is invited to help.
This is a good week to visit some sick, elderly, lonely, and/or needy people. I’m sure that if you do, you will have some new names to add to your personal prayer list. Give it a try.
The Prayer Link 
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