Monday

On coming to the house,

they saw the child with his mother Mary,

and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Then they opened their treasures

and presented him with gifts of gold,

frankincense

nd myrrh.  

And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod,

they returned to their country by another route.

Matthew 2:11-12

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December 27th Readings
REVELATION 3:1-6:17

Anna Lee

Sunday

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying,  

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

~Luke 2:13-14~

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December 26th Readings
JUDE 1:1-25
REVELATION 1:1-2:29

I was back in the ER yesterday. Please continue to pray.

Anna Lee

Christmas 2021

But the angel said to them,

“Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;

he is the Messiah,

the Lord.  

This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

~Luke 2:10-12~

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December 25th Readings

ZECHARIAH 8:1-23
REVELATION 16:1-21
PSALM 144:1-15
PROVERBS 30:29-31

The Christmas Story – Luke 2

Anna Lee

Christmas Eve 2021


While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born, 

and she gave birth to her firstborn,

a son.

She wrapped him in cloths

and placed him in a manger,

because there was no guest room available for them.


~Luke 2:6-7~

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December 24th Readings
1 JOHN 1:1-4:6

Read the Book of Luke in December

Today’s reading – Luke 24

I trust reading Luke this month has been a blessing and added special meaning to the Christmas holidays.

Don’t forget the FBC, Kentwood Christmas service from 6:00 – 6:30 tonight. Guests are welcome to celebrate Jesus with us.

Please continue to pray for me (and David). I am having issues that took us to the ER in Covington yesterday. We had a great experience and are praying for positive results.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things,

but few things are needed—or indeed only one.

Mary has chosen what is better,

and it will not be taken away from her.’”

~Luke 10:41-42 (NIV)~

Good news from the Hood family. Tommy recently had a six month evaluation at MDA and passed with very good results.

Mr. Bobby Raborn was scheduled for a defibrillator procedure yesterday and will have two valve replacements after Christmas. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

Please pray for two WMU friends from Montpelier. Barbara (and John Forshag) had a long trip with no problems, but she now has the flu. Charlene Addison has pneumonia, but was sent home from Hodd Memoria for recovery and protection from Covid. Please pray for good recoveries for these ladies.

Roy E. Spears

July 12, 1962 – December 21, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born July 12, 1962 in Amite, LA and was 59 years of age. He is survived by his sister, Tanya Gorman Weatherby; brothers, Ray “Bubba” Spears, Louis Wayne Spears and wife, Dina and Gerald Scott Spears; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Betty Spears. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Betty Dees Cade

November 02, 1943 – December 21, 2021


A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home in Kentwood, LA. She was born November 2, 1943 in Amite, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Robert Cade; 2 daughters, Julie Williams and husband, David and Dee Johnson; grandchildren, Nikki Swearingen, Dalton Bridges, Katelyn Welch and husband, Colton, Maddox Williams and Rowdy Pete Williams; 3 great-grandchildren, Jayden Swearingen, Gabriel Salassi and Ridley Salassi. Preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton Dees and Bernice Mothershed Dees; son, Barry Swearingen; brother, Benjamin Dees; sister, Shirley Dees Haynes. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Carolyn Badon Price

September 23, 1947 – December 21, 2021

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

A resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born September 23, 1947 in Magnolia, MS and was 74 years of age. She was a dedicated and compassionate nurse specializing in Geriatric Psych. She is survived by her husband, Gary H. Price; daughter, Missy Dickson Miller and husband, Todd; son, Michael K. Dickson and Ashleigh Stagg; sister, Karen Badon Carruth and husband, Greg; 2 brothers, Doug Badon and wife, Jackie and Donny Badon and wife, Sara; 4 grandchildren, Candace Anthony and husband, Justin, Christian Miller Strahan and husband, Roy, Blair Dickson and Michael T. Dickson; 2 great-grandchildren, Livi Anthony and Kinley Anthony; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; her 3 faithful companions, Timex, Rolex and Buster; close friends, Pat Tynes, Lee Bonocarso, JoAnn Price and Tina Marcant; cousin and friend, Linda Glascock. Special Thanks to Dr. Chad Domangue and Dr. Derris Ray. Preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Esther Badon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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December 23rd Readings
1 PETER 5:12-14
2 PETER 1:1-3:18

Read the book of Luke in December

Chapter 23

FBC, Kentwood Christmas Eve service

6:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Be a blessing to someone else today,

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

~Luke 1:68~

Richard Jenkins

January 31, 1947 – December 20, 2021

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. He was born January 31, 1947 in Franklinton, LA and was 74 years of age. He served in the United States Army and Army National Guard and was a heavy diesel mechanic till he retired. He loved working on motorcycles and building them. He loved his children and grandchildren and watching them play sports. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and jeep. He also enjoyed drinking coffee and having breakfast with his best buddies. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Brigette Whaley and husband Jeremy and Sherry Knight; mother of children, Paulette Rogers Jenkins; grandchildren, Alyx Bush, Adam Bush, Lily Hall and Ella Hall; sisters, Florine Sorrell and husband James and Lola Beto and husband, Jerry; brother, Samuel Charles Jenkins and wife, BJ; step-father, Gus Conglio; step-children, Frank Saizon and Jason Saizon; step-grandchildren, Jason Saizon, Hunter Saizon, Elizabeth Saizon, Carla Gilless and Samantha Saizon. Preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Faye Jenkins; parents, Sam Jenkins and Elsie Mae Coniglio; step-grandson, Wolfgar Saizon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. David Pigott. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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December 22nd Readings
1 PETER 2:4-5:11

Read about the Birth of Jesus

Today’s reading – Luke 22

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Great Video!

Tonight – Regular prayer meeting service at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

Friday – Christmas Eve service at FBC, Kentwood (30 minutes)

Have a wonderful, cooler day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.

The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 

and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever;

his kingdom will never end.”

~Luke 1:32-33~

Read the Christmas story one chapter at a time!

Today – Luke 21

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December 21st Readings
HEBREWS 13:1-25
1 PETER 1:1-2:3

Jobe C. “JC” Blades

November 27, 1939 – December 15, 2021


Jobe C. “JC” Blades died Dec. 15 , 2021 at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, La. he was born November 27, 1939 in Greensburg, La to Ephrem and Ruby Blades. After a few years in the Army, JC began a welding career and in 1970 he opened JC Blades Construction. His company became one of the biggest welding contractors in the south. He retired in 2000, but he never really stopped working. He became an avid golfer and fisherman. JC was a BMW motorcycle rider and traveled to 49 states and he was awarded the 200,000 mile rider by BMW for 200,000 miles traveled on BMW motorcycles. He finally parked his bike 2 years ago at 80 years old. JC, was survived by a brother, Paul Blades of Saucier, MS, granddaughter Chloe Whiddon, Independence, La, and son in law, Matthew Michael, Deadwood, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Lebo Blades, daughter, Debra Michael, 2 brothers, Charles “Stud” Blades, and Johnny Blades and his parents, Ephrem and Ruby Blades. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

First Baptist Church is having a Christmas Eve program at 6:00 Friday night. Bro. Darryl promised it will end by 6:30 so you will have plenty of time for other events. You are welcome to spend that 30 minutes with us and be truely blessed.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Monday

“In the past you were full of darkness,

but now you are full of light in the Lord.

So live like children who belong to the light.

Light brings every kind of goodness,

right living, and truth.”

~Ephesians 5:8-9 (NCV)~

Please pray for Kay Simpson, daughter of Bobby Simpson. She broke her back and will be receiving treatment/care for a long time.

Yesterday, I told you about Bobby Raborn. He was later moved to ICU. Keep praying for him, please.

Pray for the many holiday travelers who will be on the roads or in the air this week.

Thank God for the adult and children’s Christmas programs in many of the local churches lately. If you didn’t see them live, you will be blessed to find most of them online. (Technology is certainly helpful for things such as this.)

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December 20th Readings
HEBREWS 11:1-12:29

Read the Christmas Story from Luke

Luke 20

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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Since 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® for international missions has supported Southern Baptist missionaries as they share the gospel around the world. The offering represents 59 percent of IMB total annual support. Every penny you give to the offering goes directly to support missionaries, including salaries, medical care, housing, transportation, and children’s education.

Coming Next Month

First Baptist Church will be collecting gift cards from businesses such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Lowe’s in whatever amount you choose to give. We will give them to Dr. Stan Statham, Director of Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief. He will be able to give them to those who have great needs following the awful tornadoes that hit Kentucky and other places a couple weeks ago.

Thank you for reading and praying. Thanks too for supporting the mission projects around the world and here in Kentucky..

Anna Lee

Sunday Morning Addition

W.B. (Bobby) Raborn, 89 years old, was taken to the ER at North Oaks last night. He has an infection and has been admitted to the hospital. Please pray for him and his family.

He talked with Yvonne Birch, his sister, at 3:30 yesterday afternoon and expressed his concern that he didn’t feel well and was concerned he would miss his Sunday School class, City Hall class, today.

The Sunday before Christmas, 2021

In that day they will say,

“Surely this is our God;

we trusted in him, and he saved us.

This is the LORD, we trusted in him;

let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

Isaiah 25:9

I trust you will find your way to church today to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

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November 19

Ezekiel 39:1-40:27
James 2:18-3:18
Psalm 118:1-18
Proverbs 28:2

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Lottie Moon’s legacy is a call for sacrificial giving to international missions so others can be sent and given the opportunity to see lives changed as people learn about Jesus and accept Him as their Savior. People only have one lifetime to live for Jesus. Let’s help give them that opportunity!

100% of your gifts through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering go to support missionaries to accomplish this goal. Your gifts to the LMCO can be given today or at any time during the year.

Operation Christmas Child

We packed shoeboxes during the first ten months of 2021.

We collected shoeboxes locally in November, the week before Thanksgiving.

Shoeboxes were then transported to almost ten processing centers where they were prepared to be sent internationally. Last week, the week before Christmas, the final boxes were sent out on the first leg of their long journey to children around the world.

The process is well planned. Please do your part now and pray for the shoeboxes and the children who will receive them. May others learn about Jesus and take Him into their hearts so they can live for Him here and live with Him forever in heaven!

Anna Lee