but God could, and he did it through the death of Christ.
~Romans 8:1~
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
July 2 – Psalm 25:5
OCC Workshop Today
9-12; In the fellowship hall
We are packing pencil bags and hygiene bags today.
OCC NEEDED
We still need coloring books and small games.
MOVING MOUNTAINS MINISTRY
Thanks to all who provided pajamas for the foster children in our area. If you missed the opportunity to provide some pajamas for foster children, it is not too late. Your purchases can be left in the church office.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS AND CHURCH CAMPS are still ongoing in some of our area churches. Pray for the children as they get these opportunities to learn about God.
Pray for the elderly in our area. The extremely hot days are difficult in some of the circumstances they find themselves in.
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Those who have been hospitalized all seem to be at home. Keep them on your prayer list.
Daniel Robert Karl
December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Brent Parker Harrell
February 22, 1957 – June 30, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Gloster, MS. He was born February 22, 1957 and was 65 years of age. He is survived by 2 daughters, Sierra Garraway and Alley Harrell; 2 sons, Riley and Dakota Harrell; 7 grandchildren, Alexi Harrell, Taylor Harrell, Jolle Harrell, Graysen Garraway, Porter Garraway, Mackenzie Garraway, and Brianna Garraway; sister, Belinda Moreland; 2 brothers, Clyde “Pap” Harrell, Jr. and Lake Harrell. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde Harrell, Sr. and Audrey Harrell; sister, Melanie Sharp. Graveside Services will be held at Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Vince Estes and Bro. Carl McMurray. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Both Andy Taylor and Larisssa Dean are home from the hospital. Keep them on your prayer list for a while longer.
Mrs. Theople Hurst had knee surgery and will probably be coming home today. Add her too your prayer list.
I remember a song about “These Boots are Made for Walking”. That doesn’t describe my new black “boots” from the doctor. Please continue to pray for David and me as we try to get my feet better.
Daniel Robert Karl
December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Thanks to a donor for money to make OCC purchases. It will come in handy as we make some additional purchases of soap, toothbrushes, and coloring books.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.
~Psalm 150: 6~
Andy Taylor had a light stroke Monday evening.. He is now hospitalized in McComb. He was slightly better yesterday. As you pray for him, please also pray for Betty.
Larissa Dean had rotator-cuff shoulder surgery in Baton Rouge yesterday. So far, so good. Keep Larissa and Jason in your prayers as she begins her recovery.
My new, stylish, black boots are knee high and fasten with multiple velcro straps. They are one-size-fits- all, so they are not real comfortable. The doctor said I need to wear the boots for six weeks. He will do more x-rays next week. David and I are thankful surgery is not necessary. We are using a wheelchair to get me from room to room.
James Rimes saw our pantry and built his like ours. They hold lots of food, so I am again thankful for it. We are eating well, thanks to the pantry and freezers. Thanks for all the prayers and offers for meals.
Ralph Clifford Addison
January 26, 1947 – June 23, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in Tyler, TX and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynette Addison; 2 sons, Johnny Addison and wife Barbara and Shane Addison; grandchildren, Kirstin Addison, Karli Addison, Krystal Addison, and Kathryn Addison; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brewer and Kenleigh Addison. Preceded in death by his father, Esco Clifford Addison; mother, Rita Louise Cutrer; 2 brothers, Bruce and Brian Addison; 1 sister, Beverly Franklin; son, Johnny Addison; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
A resident of Kentwood went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1943 and was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Martha Garner Woodard; 2 sons, Harrison Woodard of Kentwood, LA and Charles Gordon (Allison) of Prairieville, LA; 1 sister, Dorothy Gross (Roger) of Clinton, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie Lee and Annie Lucille Woodard; 1 sister, Betty Jean Cook; 7 brothers, Jimmy Woodard, Ernest Woodard, Huey Woodard, Herbert Woodard, Russel Woodard, Irwin Woodard and Clarence Woodard. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 1, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Cory Morris. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.
~Isaiah 25:1~
Please continue to pray for John and Kim Henson of Roseland. His heart surgery went well as well as the beginning days of recovery. He is still hospitalized at North Oaks. Thank-you for praying for them.
Pray for our country as it struggles. May God be patient with us as we strive to do what is right.
Pray for God to be honored in churches across the land.
Pamela Janel Williams
August 2, 1971 – June 23, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born August 2, 1971 in Kentwood, LA and was 50 years of age. Pam was a loving wife and mother. Family always came first! She loved going to the beach. Every chance she got she loved going out dancing with her husband. They would dance anywhere a good song was playing. Even while waiting in line at Cracker Barrel once. The last couple of years Pam and her husband traveled all over the country. She even got her feet wet in the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ricky Williams; 3 daughters, Kayla, Kasey, and Krissy Williams; 1 son, Cole Williams; 1 grandson, Cohen Williams; 2 sisters, Jessie and Missy White; father, Richard White; grandmother, Lynell Vines. Preceded in death by her mother, Lynell White; great-aunt, Nettie Loving; grandparents, Marie and Enos White; grandfather, Odies Vines. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY Joshua 24: 15
Have a great day as you worship God today. If you do not have a church, choose one to attend today. There will be something there waiting to bless you.
The first verse on the Romans Road to salvation is Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” We have all sinned. We have all done things that are displeasing to God. There is no one who is innocent. Romans 3:10-18 gives a detailed picture of what sin looks like in our lives. The second Scripture on the Romans Road to salvation, Romans 6:23, teaches us about the consequences of sin – “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” The punishment that we have earned for our sins is death. Not just physical death, but eternal death!
The third verse on the Romans Road to salvation picks up where Romans 6:23 left off, “but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:8 declares, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus Christ died for us! Jesus’ death paid for the price of our sins. Jesus’ resurrection proves that God accepted Jesus’ death as the payment for our sins.
The fourth stop on the Romans Road to salvation is Romans 10:9, “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Because of Jesus’ death on our behalf, all we have to do is believe in Him, trusting His death as the payment for our sins – and we will be saved! Romans 10:13 says it again, “for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins and rescue us from eternal death. Salvation, the forgiveness of sins, is available to anyone who will trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
The final aspect of the Romans Road to salvation is the results of salvation. Romans 5:1 has this wonderful message, “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Through Jesus Christ we can have a relationship of peace with God. Romans 8:1 teaches us, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Because of Jesus’ death on our behalf, we will never be condemned for our sins. Finally, we have this precious promise of God from Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Would you like to follow the Romans Road to salvation? If so, here is a simple prayer you can pray to God. Saying this prayer is a way to declare to God that you are relying on Jesus Christ for your salvation. The words themselves will not save you. Only faith in Jesus Christ can provide salvation! “God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. With your help, I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness – the gift of eternal life! Amen!”
Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have learned through the Romans Road to salvation? If so, please check with a local pastor.
WHAT A GREAT DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT YESTERDAY! Now, all those babies can live. Now, families who would like another child will have a much easier time finding a baby. Now, mothers who do not want their babies will not be killing them. It’s a win for everyone. I know heaven is rejoicing about all the babies who will have an opportunity to live.
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