Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own
~Matthew 6:34, NIV~
If you missed the VBC program last night, you can watch it on Facebook, FBC, Kentwood, LA.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
June 4 – 2 Corinthians 4: 17
My coughing won’t stop this morning, so my typing will.
Anna Lee
“Train children in the way they should go;
when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.”
~Proverbs 22:6~
Jules Tanksley is enjoying being at home. Pray she continues to do well. Visitors need to give her more time before stopping by.
Mrs. Shirley Dick is back with her daughter. Her physical therapy has ended. “Miss” Shirley will have home health and home physical therapy for a while. Please keep her in your prayers.
David is appreciative of people calling to check on him and bringing him smothered onions and potatoes. He is improving. He decided to share, not the onions and potatoes, but his sickness, with me.
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Read and Write Scripture Today
John 12:25
Thanks for being faithful prayer partners.
Anna Lee
For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
~II Timothy 1:7~
Jules Tanksley is home and doing well. Keep praying for her during her follow-up days from her third heart surgery.
Margaret “Sissy” Oliver is still at her daughter’s home and on hospice.
George Eddie Lee is now in the Greensburg hospital, which is much more convenient for his family and friends.
March 17, 1955 – May 31, 2022
A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born March 17, 1955 in Clinton, LA and was 67 years of age. He was a graduate of Greensburg High School and a member of Boilermakers Union Local #582. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Cooper Smith; 2 children, Toler Day Smith, II (Cassandra) and Brittany Smith Wascom (Chris); 2 adopted children, Laura Bates (Timmy) and Bryan Anthony (Melissa); grandchildren, Remi and Bryson Wascom; adopted grandchild, Lance Bates (Kortnie); 3step-grandchildren, Alexis, Levi, and Hunter Wascom; 2 great-grandchildren, Kynlie and Cooper Bates; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Bayllor and Blaykli Wascom; brother, Charles Eugene Smith. Preceded in death by parents, Toler Day Smith and Bonnie Jean Carter Smith Hurst; brother, William Troy Smith. Visitation at Lighthouse Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Clay Spinks. Interment Lighthouse Cemetery, Independence, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Bro. Darryl said the VBS attendance has really increased from Monday/Memorial Day! It certainly is wonderful to have lots of boys and girls to work with during VBS. It takes many youth and adults to make it all run smoothly. Thanks to all who are working this year. Thanks to all the parents, relatives, and caregivers who make sure the boys and girls are there daily.
Once VBS is completed, the summer will get busier with camps and other activities for children and youth. Contact Bro. Wendell for more information.
Remember, there will be no OCC workshop Saturday because David has been/is sick. Our plans now are to have the workday the following Saturday.
Pray for all the needs of your family, friends, and neighbors, not just health issues. Today, let’s pray for decision-making concerning schools, housing, jobs, relationships, church attendance., salvation, etc.
Anna Lee
“Train children in the way they should go;
when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.”
~Proverbs 22: 6~
Today is DAY 2 of VBS at FBC, Kentwood.
It begins at 8:30 in the sanctuary and ends at 11:30 in the sanctuary. If your children, grandchildren, or neighbors missed attending yesterday, get them there a little early this morning and get them registered. It’s not too late for them to get involved and learn a lot.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
June 1 – Hebrews 10: 19-20
January 11, 1939 – May 30, 2022
On May 30, 2022, Sylvia Nell Williamson Davis was ushered to her eternal home by Heavenly hosts and met by a welcoming committee of family and friends gone on before her. Now, she is completely healed and restored.
Born January 11, 1939, Nell was one of the most caring, loving, tender-hearted souls you would meet. She had an innocent way of making us laugh and feel comfortable in her presence.
She was a devoted wife of nearly 65 years, mother, sister, friend, and hard worker. She was an accountant for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry for many years.
Nell will be greatly missed. We all loved her so much!
She is survived by her husband, James E. Davis; 1 Daughter, Desiree Chamberlain; 1 Son, Perry Max Davis; 4 Sisters, Sarah Short, Maxine Pruitt, Judy Crouse, Geraldine Dean; 2 Brothers, John Williamson, Dennis Williamson; 5 Grandchildren, Adah Chamberlain, Davis Chamberlain, James Davis, Kristen Jacobs, Treva Bouquet; 3 Great-Grandchildren, Sam Jacobs, Maggie Jacobs, Norah Jacobs
She is preceded by her parents, Max and Lula Williamson; Brother, David Williamson.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
November 26, 1951 – May 30, 2022
A resident of Independence, Cliff went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 26, 1951 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. Cliff was a loving, loyal & irreplaceable husband and father and his family meant the world to him. Through the years, he & his family spent every weekend in the dirt either motocross racing with son, Shawn, rodeoing with daughter, Danielle & spending time remodeling home & working in yard which he loved to do. Cliff & his beloved wife, Kim loved to travel to the mountains especially out west. He was an electrician by trade, but there was nothing he could not figure out how to fix or create. He has passed that trait on to his son & daughter. Danielle says “her daddy was her heart, her world and her everything and made her the strong, independent person she is”. Cliff’s family & friends will definitely miss him running to the rescue every time something breaks or they need help with anything. He was co-founder of Our Good Shepherd Ministries with his wife, Kim, and his heart, other than his family, was to serve those struggling to meet basic needs and serving them however he could. He has struggled physically for 32 years and even had a heart transplant 17 years ago, but he never let his physical limitations hold him back from serving the Lord & others & being the great father, husband & friend that he was. He was a faithful & compassionate servant. His also loved serving single moms by delivering & setting up furniture, providing household items, food & everything they needed. His reward for that was always the smiles on the children and mom’s faces. His love for Jesus & passion for sharing what the Lord had done in his life moved him to evangelize to anyone in his path. Cliff has touched the lives of so many people during his lifetime. He will be forever missed & always in our hearts. He may have lost his battle with lung cancer, but he has gained his place with his Lord and Savior in his forever home.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kim Robinson Gunderson; 2 children, Danielle Faith Gunderson & Shawn Michael Gunderson; sister, Jean Babin; & numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Rolf Ole Gunderson; mother, Vivian Anthony Strahan; infant, Christopher Michael Gunderson; & brother, Pete Stone.
Graveside service will be held at Antioch Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Our Good Shepherd Ministries at ourgoodshepherdministries.org
My number one helper is “Under the weather”, and not able to help me prepare for Saturday’s OCC workday, so we will postpone it for one week. It is now scheduled for Saturday, June 11th. I’m so sorry for this change, but hopefully we can “bounce back” and have and even better workday on the 11 th.
Let me give you a request David shared. We need many more flashlights and at least one extra set of batteries for each one. I usually purchase them at Walmart in the sporting goods section. He will be appreciative if we can have these by the 11th.
Anna Lee
Thanks to all of you who have donated pajamas for foster children through the Moving Mountains Ministry. You are helping children at a time of turmoil and need in a young life. If you need to give pajamas later, that will not be a problem. I can get them to Ellen at any time.
OCC Workday Saturday – 9-12 in the fellowship hall.
Help needed this week. Please contact me if you can give a few hours to help prepare for Saturday.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY – “I Believe”
May 31 – Romans 5:10
Thank-you for praying for the many needs around us and all through our community today!
Anna Lee
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,”
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved.
~Romans 10:9~
READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE – “I Believe”
May 30 – Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children—
Little Jules Tanksley is doing well following her third heart surgery. Keep praying for good progress and good reports.
Please continue to pray for peace and comfort for Mrs. “Sissy” Oliver and her family.
Pray the the VBS leadership, children, and parents as they learn during VBS this week at FBC, Kentwood.
Pray for other churches as they conduct their VBS programs this summer.
Pray for Camp Crestridge (for girls and ike Ridgecrest is for boys in NC) and other camps that train our boys and girls so many think about living a Christian life. There are also a number of camps focused on missions. Boys and girls of various ages are trained each year in church camps across the country. Thank God for adults and older youth who give up summer time to work in and serve through all these camps.
Pray for these needs and others on your personal prayer list.
Thanks to a ladies’ Sunday School class for providing a number of toothbrushes for our shoeboxes.
Many of you have provided pajamas for a number of boys and girls as they are placed in foster homes. If you haven’t purchased some yet, it is not too late. I can always get them to Moving Mountains Ministry.
June will begin in two days. I’ll share our June Missions Ministry needs tomorrow.
Thanks for reading today.
Anna Lee
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
forGod loves a cheerful giver.
~2 CORINTHIANS 9: 7b -8~
June 10, 1937 – May 27, 2022
William J. Rhodus, 84 years old born on June 10, 1937 to Wesley Rhodus and Susie McDaniel Rhodus. He was known and loved by many, he never met a stranger and called everyone “Friend”. William carried many titles,friend, son, brother, uncle, Daddy, Pawpaw but his most treasured title was O’Paw. William is survived by his 4 children, son, Jeff Rhodus and wife, Jolene, daughter, Julie Mizell and husbnd, Jeff(Whom he loved like a son), son, Lee Roy Varnado, daughter, Becky Varnado; son- in-law, Ricky Ballard; 9 grandchildren, Tommy Mizell and wife, Ana, Grace Mizell, Ethan Rhodus, and Shawn Walker and wife, Beth, Derrick Barber, Angelica Tarver Magee and husband, Nick, Joshua Ballard and wife, Mindy, Justin Ballard and wife, Jessica, and Hannah Ballard; 9 great-grandchildren, Emmie (MaeMae) Mizell, Lexton Mizell, Lexi Walker, Lizzy Walker, Walker Magee, Brianna Ballard, Jade Ballard, Holly Ballard and Gracie Ballard; brothers, Willie, Roy , Odis and Jimmy Dale; special brothers-in-law, Edward Phillips and wife, Anita and Patrick Phillips; special sister-in-law, Wendy Johnson and husband, Glenn; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Elizabeth Rhodus the love of his life; first wife, Bonnie Marie Phillips; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ballard; parents, Wesley and Susie Rhodus; sisters, Essie Bell Rainey and Clara Ann Rhodus; brother, Ernest Rhodus; special mother-in-law, Ola Mae Phillips; brother-in-law, Robert Rainey; sister-in-law, Reava Rhodus. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Tuesday, May 31, 202. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY – “I Believe”
May 29 – Colossians 3:20
Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!
Morning Opportunities at FBC, Kentwood
9:15 – Sunday School (A class for everyone is available.)
10:30 – Morning Worship (Online services are available online.)
Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
Yvonne Birch just called to say her sister, JoAnn Raborn Alford, passed away Wednesday. She had lived in Chesbrough for many years with her husband, Ronald. She was 84 years old and had recently been in an assisted living facility. There will be a graveside service at 2 P.M. today at the cemetery in Kentwood. You are welcome to attend the brief service.
He (Jesus) said to them,
“Let the little children come to me,
and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
~Mark 10: 14b NIV~
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY – “I Believe”
May 28 – Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Steve Conerly
JOHNSON CITY – Steve Conerly, 85, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.
Steve was born in Spring Creek, LA to the late JT and Myrtle Conerly.
Steve was a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He received his master’s degree from LSU, obtained a meteorology degree from Texas A&M, received his PhD from Virginia Tech and went on to become the President of Pet Dairy and later the president of Flav-O-Rich. He was an avid golf fan. Steve was incredibly family oriented and loved his family dearly. Steve enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He was also very community oriented and enjoyed participating in community service wherever he could. He stayed busy by being involved with Boy Scouts and serving on several boards including Dawn of Hope and ETSU. God came first in Steve’s life, and he was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church for over 45 years.
After Steve’s wife passed away, he moved into Everlan in Johnson City. It was the perfect place for Steve to spend the next chapter of his life, where he had a sense of community. Everlan was blessed to have Steve start up their resident council, where he served as president for over a year. The residents will miss Steve’s kind heart and his dedication to God.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by: his wife of 59 years, Jean Conerly; his son, Ken Conerly; and daughter-in-law, Beverly Leffew Conerly.
Survivors include: two daughters, Kathy Cradic and Kelly Nave, and her husband Richard; five grandchildren, Mackenzie, J.T., Benjamin, Paige and Riley; one great granddaughter, Abbi; one brother, Lanny Conerly and his wife Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.
The family of Steve Conerly will receive friends from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Central Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 12:30 pm with Rev. Gene Elliott officiating. The committal service will immediately follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, 300 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the Conerly family via www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Conerly family. (423) 282-1521
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
FBC, Kentwood will host VBS next week. You can register children online or in person Sunday afternoon at 5:00 or Monday (Beginning around 8:00). Classes, next week. will be from 8:30 – 11:30 each day. The children will begin and end in the sanctuary.
Memorial Dayis to honor those who gave their lives for our country while serving. We owe these people our honor and respect because they earned the FREEDOM we have enjoyed. Let’s honor them, especially Monday, Memorial Day!
I’m thankful for my church and my country!
Anna Lee
I just received information from a family member of Margaret “Sissie”Oliver. She is at Sandra Blanchard’s home with Hospice care. Tomorrow is her 90th birthday. The planned party has been cancelled, but you are welcome to visit her to say goodbye. Prayers are requested and appreciated.
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