“Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”
~Romans 8:34~
Mrs. Ruby Dillon was able to come home, with oxygen, from North Oaks yesterday afternoon. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
Please continue to pray for Avery Campbell. She continues to have some ups and downs. She will spend this day in the hospital.
Most local churches are having a sunrise or early service in addition to the regular service. Check the homepage for your church of choice for details.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
April 17 – Proverbs 17:22
FBC, Kentwood had a great day for the children yesterday. I loved seeing the wonderful pictures posted on Facebook by Rachel Buckley. Not only did she show many of the children, but she also showed many of the activities for the children. Thanks to Bro. Wendel Rhodus and the children’s committee for a great event.
OCC LADIES’ WORKDAY – SATURDAY, APRIL 23
*Special activities for ladies and girls
*9:00 – Noon
*Bring a snack and a friend.
*Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
EASTER – Jesus, not a rabbit, is the reason for this holiday. Be sure the children in your family know the importance to this day.
Mark Mitchum is married to Melanie Wilson who often visited this area with her family. Mark has been hospitalized due to diabetes issues and is now back at home. Pray for Mark to improve and for Melanie as she does her best to care for him. Mark and Melanie have a Christian deaf ministry in Texas.
Please continue to pray for my brother-in-law’s daughter, Melissa Eudy Parrino, as she cares for her husband Andrew who has been sick since the fall. He is now at home and Melissa, like Melanie (above), is responsible for much of his care at home. (I remember those days with David. I felt so inadequate at the time. ) Melissa works from home and has two school-age boys who have stepped up to help their parents. Pray for Andrew to improve and get back to being able to work and parent as he did before the sickness.
Avery Campbell has been diagnosed with spinal meningitis. This gives her doctors for a clearer plan of treatment. Avery is not contagious. Pray for Avery, and her parents, as she continues her treatment at North Oaks.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon is in room 4410 at North Oaks. Your prayers for her are greatly appreciated by her family and friends.
Please continue to pray for our son-in-law, Boyd, and others as they work to set up and “man” refugee relief stations for those fleeing from Ukraine and all the awful things happening there. Pray the Russians will cease the unspeakable things they are doing to the civilians there.
Pray the Easter Services will be meaningful to all those in attendance at all the area churches. May adults and children learn the importance on less focus on a rabbit and more focus on the resurrection and what it means for us.
I know I caused some of you to worry about the absence of TPL for the last week. David and I took a VACATION, our first pleasure trip in more than fifteen years. We’ve had a lot of family sickness, as many of you know. All of our trips in the last fifteen plus years have been family-related, but not this one! It was for us. We wondered if we could even make the trip, but the Lord provided! We were strong enough. We took a few naps. We spent time in Branson, MO., one of our favorite places. If you are surprised we wanted to try this trip, you should know our children were more SURPRISED! We’re glad to be home and thankful for our great and successful week.
Today is the day we recognize the death of Jesus on the cross. The most special day is Sunday, because that is when we celebrate the resurrection! There will be special services, programs, etc. at churches this weekend. I hope you will be in attendance for them.
I have a few prayer requests to share this afternoon. If you know of others I should share, please let me know.
Tommy Hood of Amite completed his treatment at M.D. Anderson. His 20 treatments were sometimes difficult, but he left Houston with no active tumors and will go back every three months for the next two years for check-ups. Thank God for this awesome improvement and good news about Tommy.
Avery Campbell, the young daughter of Rick and Krystal Slaven Campbell, is in North Oaks. She has been sick for a while, but the last few days have been very difficult. I’m happy to report that today’s news from her mom is better. The family appreciates your continued prayers.
Yesterday, about mid-afternoon, Mrs. Ruby Dillon was taken to North Oaks due to a suspected virus. She was given medication in the ER and given a room about 1:30 this morning. Pray for her to feel comfortable.
Phillip Connerly
December 19, 1934 – April 14, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born December 19, 1934 in Kentwood, LA and was 87 years of age. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Fran Bauer and husband Keith and Lori Stewart and husband, Darren; 5 sons, Phil Connelly and wife, Sue, Rocky Strickland, Keith Strickland and wife, Glenda, James Connelly and wife Rene, and Jeff Connelly; 1 sister, Mary Hughes and husband, Jack; 1 brother, Jody Connelly and wife, Carolyn; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Kemp and Leona Estelle Connelly; wives, Dorothy Nell Welch, Beverly Jean Bryan, and Ann Winnifield Weaver; sister, Margaret Ann Foster; daughter-in-laws, Pamela Grace Easley and Debra Lynn Hodges; nephew, David Kemp Connelly. Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 10:00AM Monday, April 18, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Justin Craft. Pallbearers are Mark Womack, Craig Berberette, Dr. Bernard Trappey, Barrett Travis, and Sammy Liberto. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read and Write Scripture Today
April 15 – Matthew 10:1-8
Thank you for missing TPL and for praying every day.
Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
“I am,” said Jesus.
“And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
~Mark 14: 61-62~
Morris Leon “M.L.” Robertson
November 11, 1943 – April 07, 2022
Morris Leon “M.L” Robertson passed away on Thursday afternoon April 7, 2022 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines Nursing Home after a brief illness at the age of 78. M.L. previously worked as a deck hand offshore and as a cook on several tugboats. He is survived by his brother, Bob Robertson (Janice); sister, Diane Robertson Lee; nieces, Donna Lee Jones and Rebecca Lee Loupe (Scott), nephew, Joseph Paul Lee (Candice), Jerry Wayne Robertson (Rhonda). He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert David Robertson, Sr. and Beatrice LeNoir Cutrer Robertson; son, James Edward Robertson; and daughter, Betty Jo Robertson. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Jean Wilson Dees Courtney
October 04, 1933 – April 07, 2022
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born October 4, 1933 in Amite, LA and was 88 years of age. She was the owner of The Village Wear House in Amite, LA from 1972 until 2000. She is survived by her 4 children, Wally Dees and wife, Amber, Richard S. Dees, Kerri Dees Ardillo and husband, Jay, and Brian P. Dees and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Adam Dees, Matt Dees (Heather), Patrick Dees (Jessica), Daniel Dees (Brianne), Benjamin Dees, Amy Dees Woodard (Trent), Joseph Ardillo, Jonathan Ardillo, Courtney Schumacher (Sheila), Hayden Schumacher, Danny Edwards, Zachary Edwards (Bailey), Kaleb Hebert; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Wilson Travis (Dennis); numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Wallace A. Dees, Jr.; second husband, Edwin Courtney; parents, Howard and Ethel Wilson. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Our Lady of the Lake HVCU for their special care that she received. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday. Visitation will resume at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kedron Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
MISSION REMINDER
Items being collected this month are soap.bandaids, washcloths, and toothbrushes. Soap and toothbrushes are the greatest need as of now.
OCC UPDATES
Carolyn Raborn sent another donation to us to purchase items needed. It will be spent on underwear for the children. Thanks, Carolyn.
Thanks to Kris Pierre and David Alford for getting 98 shoebox lids painted and decorated with cute pictures the children will enjoy. The next step is to write a message on each box.
Thanks to Wanda Smith for ordering t-shirts with money given by a couple of the adult classes.
Reminder – Our ladies and girls will meet on the 23rd to work on several projects for the shoeboxes. Bring a friend and a snack. Pass the word along to others.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE
April 9 – Isaiah 53:4-5
TODAY IS THE DAY TO PREPARE FOR SUNDAY.
Study your lesson.
Read the Scripture Bro. Darryl will preach from Sunday.
Make sure your clothing is picked out and ready.
You might even want to prepare a dish or two for eating Sunday.
Jack K. Ayres, resident of Hammond, LA, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. Jack was born October 21, 1931 in Knoxville, TN.. He was 90 years old at the time of his death. Jack was blessed with a beautiful and full life. He served his country in the Air Force. He was an entrepreneur, and that was easy to see as he was the owner of Ayres Men’s Clothing in Market Square, Knoxville, TN., as well as a diner on the UT campus, an appliance store, and dry cleaners. Jack was always looking for the next adventure. He loved the Lord and the opportunity to serve Him, and he did so as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Macedonia Methodist Church in Knoxville. He also sang in a gospel quartet. Jack loved to sing, he would sing anytime/anywhere. To hear him suddenly break out in song was a daily occurrence. Jack truly loved life. He loved people and absolutely never met a stranger. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary E. Kyzar Ayres of Hammond, Louisiana; daughter, Kathy Ayres Fox, Knoxville; son in law, Mike Fox, Knoxville; daughter, Karen Ayres Conway, Knoxville; son, Kenneth A. Ayres, Knoxville; grandson, Micheal Fox and wife Samantha, Knoxville; granddaughters, Alanna, Eva, and Maggie Ayres, Knoxville; great-granddaughter, Madison Fox, Knoxville; other family includes stepdaughter, Danna L. Coger and her husband Mark, Walker, Louisiana; and their daughters (Jack’s other grandchildren) Allie Seavers, Nashville, Arkansas and Audrey Atwell, Springfield, Louisiana. Other great-grandchildren Bradyn, Tristen, Keaton, and Aubrie Ann; and many other family and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Sillus Ayres and mother, Bertha Peace Ayres; his brothers, Clayton Ayres and Dallas Ayres; his grandson, Matthew Fox; and son in law, Rod Conway. Visitation and services will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, Louisiana from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Services will be officiated by Rev. Cory Morris, Pastor of Lewiston Baptist Church. Burial immediately following service at Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, Louisiana with military honors. Pallbearers will be Mark Kyzar, Tom Varnado, Jimmy “Jim” Kyzar, II , Jimmy Kyzar, III, Scott Blackburn, and Butch Moreau. Singers will be Allie Seavers – How Great Thou Art and Carissa Herbuth – The Love of God. Mckneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, Louisiana in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.
Gunned down seminary dean was trying to walk to safety, friend says
Evangelical seminary dean found dead on streets of Ukraine
Please pray for other leaders and teachers there.
Operation Christmas Child area meeting tonight.
River Road Baptist Church
6 P.M.
Call me for more information.
Thanks to Kris Pierre for helping paint shoe boxes. Thanks to David Alford for gluing pictures on the shoe box lids. They are making good progress. If you are available to help, please let me know. There is a job for everyone.
April Missions will focus on hygiene items for OCC.
This morning the news about Ukraine continues to be disturbing.
Pray for peace to again fill the nation.
Pray for all who have been injured and those who have had to flee from their country to save the lives of the old or the very young.
Pray for the military and for civilians who have left their daily roles to fight for their country.
Most of all pray for peace and for a knowledge of Jesus and His free gift of eternal life.
Thank God for all those who have stepped in to provide basic needs and opportunities for the people by placing themselves in that general area of the world.
Pray for world leaders to work together to bring peace again.
Pray for the hearts of the people to not be hard against other people.
Pray for the hearts of all the people to be open to God and His great love for them.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY.
April 6 – Matthew 4: 23-24
23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.
When I read these verse, just now, I can see a link to the thoughts I had just typed. Jesus is the answer to all the problems.
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.
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