I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

~2 Timothy 4:7~

Please pray for Donna Bennett, wife of my classmate, Robert Bennett, as she has a test and some procedures done in Monroe. They are praying for an all-clear to her cancer. Please pray with them today.

Helen Frey Breen has been moved to hospice. Please pray for her and her family.

Mrs. Kitty Bryan passed away. Her obituary will become available this afternoon. Please pray for her family.

Jennifer R. Wallace

July 22, 1973 – February 22, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home in Kentwood, LA. She was born July 22, 1973 in Hammond, LA and was 48 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons. Daniel Holliday and Justin Wallace, Sr. and wife, Deanna; 2 daughters, Heather Hebert and husband, Zachri and Tiffany Naquin and husband, Dakota; grandchildren, Natalie Hebert, Bentlie Hebert, Mia Wallace, Heidi Hebert, Alayna Naquin, Olivia Naquin, Kynlee Naquin, and Justin Wallace, Jr.; Mother, Barbara Holliday; father, Donald Holliday, Sr.; 1 brother, Donald Holliday. Sr.; 2 sisters, Kim Gardner and husband, Derek and Laura Gill and husband, Johnny. Preceded in death by her niece, Harley Holliday; grandmother, Patricia Hart; grandfather, William Hart, Sr.; grandson, Payton Wallace. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

David‘s oncologist was almost speechless when she saw him yesterday. Instead of saying come back next week, she told him to come back in six months or one year! Thank-you, God, for David’s good health!

I will give you an update on my back. It is much better! I am able to walk much more than in the last few months. Thank-you, God!

Read and write the Bible today.

February 23 – I John 4: 9-11

Thank-you for reading and praying.

Anna Lee

30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be fa

~Isaiah 40:30-31~

Today, we want to say “Happy third birthday, Josiah” to a little miracle child who smiles all the time. It takes a team to care for him on a regular basis. Let’s pray for Josiah, his family, and other members of that caring team.

Please pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch. She is active for her age, but doesn’t appreciate when it when her body acts up trying to slow her down. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Jeana Russell Brown will be having another surgery tomorrow. Pray all goes well and recovery is quick.

An awful incident in a park in McComb Sunday afternoon caused the death of one child and left another child fighting for his life. Please pray for children to be safe as they play. Also, pray for older teens to find ways to live without harming others.

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February 22 – Romand 13: 9-10

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I’m thankful for the lady who brought socks and underwear for our shoeboxes for th the 2-4 year old boys and girls Sunday. I also know of someone who is ordering underwear and another family who has been supplying socks. Each donor makes a difference. If you are unsure of what we need, just ask me.

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer – Next week.

Anna Lee

Charlie Schwartz asks for prayer for his great-grandson, Anderson Lato, who has been taken to OLOL because he is not gaining weight and has some blood issues. I know your prayers will be appreciated.

Elisabeth H. Sanders

October 19, 1970 – February 20, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. She was born October 19, 1970 in Hammond, LA and was 51 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Steve Sanders; daughter, Emily Daniels Pupo and husband, Anthony; sons, Jacob Daniels and wife, Mattie, Nathan Daniels and fiancé, Deanna, and Logan Sanders; grandson, Owen Daniels; mother, Theople Hurst; brothers, Randle Varnado and Mike Hurst. Preceded in death by her father, Warren Hurst. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers you may donate blood in honor of her name or donations to Samaritans Purse. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please be in prayer for this family too.

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

Sometimes this is the only comment we need to give to people who are troubled or burdened.

Donald Earl ” Straw Boss” Jenkins, Sr.

September 15, 1947 – February 19, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born September 15, 1947 in Franklinton, LA and was 74 years of age. He was a volunteer fire fighter with North St. Helena Fire Department and served in the Navy. He retired from the police jury, was a truck driver and worked at East Louisiana State Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, riding on his side by side and his 4 wheeler. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a heart of gold and would always help anyone day or night if they needed him. He was an avid Nascar, LSU and Saints fan. On his CB radio he went by the handle of “Straw Boss”. He is survived by his children, Donna Jane Varnado and husband, Chris Varnado, Donald Earl Jenkins, Jr. and wife Joline Jenkins, Jason Jenkins and husband, Ellis Bonaventure; mother of his children, Bettie Bardwell and her husband, Reggie Bardwell; significant other, Betty Thomas; and her children, Chadrick and Channing Guyllette, Maranda Thomas, and Marisa and her husband, Caleb McAdams; 1 brother, Russell Jenkins and wife, Mary; 6 grandchildren, Ashley Howell, Jonathan Howell and wife Heather, Richard Howell and wife Ashley, Megan Hammock and husband Kyle, Cameron Jenkins and wife , Jamie, and Tristan Jenkins; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by his mother and father, Wilkie and Wallace Jenkins; brother, Wallace Jenkins, Jr.; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 11:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Jimmy Miller. Pallbearers, Tristan Jenkins, Cameron Jenkins, Caleb McAdams, Richard Howell, Jonathan Howell, and Channing Guyllette. Honarary Pallbearers, Reggie Bardwell and Kyle Hammock. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Elisabeth Hurst Sanders passed away. I’ll share her obituary when one is available. Please be in prayer for her family.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

February 21 – Romans 13: 8

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If you have not already done done, mark your calendar for our OCC workday on March 5 at 9 A.M.

Anna Lee

“There is no one holy like the LORD;

there is no one besides you;

there is no Rock like our God.

~1 Samuel 2:2~

Telecia Brewington

April 19, 1953 – February 18, 2022

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at her home. She was born April 19, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA and was 68 years of age. She is survived by her son, Craig Frazier; daughter, Keysha Lockett; 3 grandchildren, Craig Frazier, Jr., Kortney Robinson, II, and Kortlyn Robinson; sister, Iona “Polly” Rushing. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Dorothy Brewington; grandson, Greg Aneal Frazier; and a nephew, Henry “Pooche” Nettles. Graveside Services will be held at Strickland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

JOSEPH EARLO LEVATINO

March 21, 1926 – February 18, 2022

U.S. Army Veteran  

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs, LA. He was born March 21, 1926 in Independence, LA and was 95 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and a recipient of a Purple Heart and Victory Medal. He is survived by his 2 sons, Jerry L. Levatino and wife Lynda Lively Levatino and Kenneth W. Levatino; 4 grandchildren, Jenny M. Levatino, Steven P. Levatino, Nathan Joseph Levatino, and LeAnna Grace Levatino; great-granddaughter, Kaylee B. Lanier. Preceded in death by his wife, Irma Ruth Bennett Levatino; parents, Sam and Idell Fletcher Levatino; son, James Earlo Levatino; and brother, Sammy Levatino, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, February 21, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Chase Permenter. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Pray for the many people having medical tests and procedures this week.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURES THIS YEAR.

February 20 – Galatians 5: 22-23

Special thanks to those who helped COUNT items we have for our “Shoeboxes” yesterday so we will have numbers to help us as we plan for shopping and packing in the coming months.

FEBRUARY MISSION PROJECT

OCC Clothing Items

• T-Shirts – Sizes 4, 8, and 14
• Underwear Sizes 4, 8, and 14
• Bandanas
• Scarves

COMING NEXT WEEK

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North America

This will be our Mission Project for March.

Don’t forget, this is the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

But you, LORD, do not be far from me.

You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

~Psalm 22:19~

Today, please be in prayer for the situation in the Ukraine. Pray for all involved there, the local folks. the military, and those making political decisions. May they as individuals and as groups turn to God for His leadership and wisdom.

Today is also a good day to pray for tomorrow’s church services at your church and at other churches in our area. Pray for all the local pastors. Pray for all those who need to make a decision at their church tomorrow.

Pray for safety for all people who are trying to keep warm while we are having such cold temperatures.

Read and write the Bible today

Feb. 19 – Galatians 5: 13-14

Have a great weekend.

Anna Lee

But you, LORD, do not be far from me.

You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

~Psalm 22:19~

There are many around us with various forms of a cold all the way to covid. Be careful and stay healthy.

Many people have had simple, routine procedures. Keep them in your prayers.

Please continue to pray for the families who have lost a family member recently.

READ AND WRITE THE SCRIPTURES.

February 18 – Ephesians 5:25

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OCC Shopping list for February – Clothing

T-Shirts (Sizes 4,8, and 14)

Underwear (Same sizes)

Bandanas

Socks (Same sizes)

Be aware for the changing weather we have had. Stay healthy.

Anna Lee

He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD,

and he answered me.

From deep in the realm of the dead

I called for help,

and you listened to my cry.

~Jonah 2:2~

Jeanne Miller Mixon

October 22, 1937 – February 16, 2022

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home in Amite, LA. She was born October 22, 1937 in Magnolia, MS and was 84 years of age. She is survived by her 5 children, Teresa Gayle “Terri” Mixon, Michael Dale Mixon and wife, Rachel, Curtis Duane Mixon and wife, Monica L., Christopher Dane Mixon and wife, Monica J., Derek Shane Mixon and wife, Shannon; 7 grandchildren, Eric David Mixon, Sean Michael Mixon and wife, Brooke, Jon Michael Mixon and wife, Heather, Christina Leigh Ann Brown and husband, Joshua, Jessica Dale Mixon, Gage Michael Mixon, and Andrea Michelle Mixon; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Allen “ Dickie” Miller.;and numerous nieces and nephews;. Preceded in death by her husband, Otis Mixon; parents, Floyd and Katherine Miller; 2 sisters, Janice Woods and Joyce Ellerbe; 1 brother, Lloyd Edward Miller. Visitation at First Pentecostal Church of Roseland from 9:00AM until a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer and Bro. Don McGee. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and Write the Bible in 2022

I Corinthians 13:8

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Missions Opportunity for February

Purchase one or more of the following items for “Shoeboxes”

T-shirts -Sizes 4, 8, or 14

Underwear (girls or boys) – Sizes 4, 8, or 14

Bandanas

Socks – Sizes 4,8, or 14

Mission Opportunities coming soon:

“Shoebox” workday – March 5

Annie Armstrong Tea – March 5

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America

Thank you for reading, praying, and share ThePrayerLink with others

Anna Lee

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Please pray for Rev. Fred Brumfield, his family, and all who love him. Bro. Fred has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He lives and serves in Washington parish.

I shared about the opportunity to attend an associational Annie Armstrong Tea on March 5th at 10 A.M., but failed to tell you where it will be held. The tea will be at FBC, Greensburg. Call Betty Simpson if you have any questions.

READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY

February 16 – Ephesians 4:2

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There are lots of after-Valentine’s Day sales going on. If you run across one with coloring books or small stuffed animals, please buy them for Operation Christmas Child. They will be greatly appreciated. You can leave them in the church office or in the room next to the choir room.

I had another person bring it to my attention that she reads TPL every morning. Good morning to all my faithful readers. You are the encouragement I need to keep writing!

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

~John 3:16~

Jim Slaven

March 09, 1946 – February 12, 2022

Jim Slaven passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Jim was married to Sharon Slaven for 55 years, and they resided in Kentwood, LA. They raised two sons Jim Fletcher Slaven (Jimbo) and Patrick Eugene Slaven (Pat).

Jim was a retired bus driver for Kentwood High School for 41 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, especially the grandkids. He had a heart of gold and was always helping someone. Jim was full of laughter and brightened the room when he walked in. He always had a joke to tell. He also looked forward to church on Sunday.

Jim is survived by his wife Sharon Ann Wilson Slaven, his sons’ Jim Fletcher Slaven and Patrick Eugene Slaven, daughters-in-law, Jawana Slaven and April Slaven, his much-loved grandchildren Stephanie Slaven (Aaron), Krystal Campbell (Rick), Beau Slaven, and Hunter Slaven (Logan), Shelby Slaven, Chloe Slaven, Dusti Smith (Dylan), Laken Smith (Matt), great-grandchildren Carter Troia, Abigail Campbell, Avery Campbell, Fletcher Slaven, Karter Abernathy, Jaci Smith, Easton Smith and Jude Smith. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents’ James Fletcher Slaven and Gertrude Brooks Slaven; his brothers JD Slaven, Johnny Slaven, Joe Slaven, his twin brother, and sisters Glendora White, Doralee Slaven, Diane Slaven.

The family extends sincere thanks for all the prayers during this time. They would also like to thank the staff at North Oaks Medical Center for taking care of Mr. Jim in his final days.

Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, and from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:30AM on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Eagle Heights. Interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please pray for Jim’s family.

READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY

1 John 4:10

The Two Rivers Associational WMU will host a tea at 10 A.M. on Saturday, March 5th to celebrate Annie Armstrong and her love for mission work in North America. All ladies are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please ask Betty Simpson.

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Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee