Anxiety weighs down the heart,

but a kind word cheers it up.

~Proverbs 12:25~

Please remember to pray for Jewel Kay Cutrer who is being treated at MD Anderson..

Pray for several families as they make decisions about the best care for their loved ones. You might want to say special prayers for the families of Jerry Doughty and Ginger Hatchel (TX).

Paula “Tot” Russell Hodges

July 31, 1961 – September 25, 2021

A resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her home. She was born July 31, 1961 in Amite, LA and was 60 years of age. She is survived by her 4 children, Kenna Graves and husband Marley, Shelby Hodges and wife Brittney, Jeremy Hodges and girlfriend Crystal Conrady and Dylan Hodges; grandchildren, Chanler Graves, Raegan Graves, Wesley Hodges, Lilith Hodges, Benjamin Hodges and Brighton Hodges; father of her children, Kenneth Hodges; 2 sisters, Peggy Ann Todora and Terry Pye; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; her puppies, Nieve and Alphonse; special nephews and nieces, Hoyt Ford and wife Becca, Tracye Ford and Rodney Hodges, Jr. Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Ola Hyde Russell Toney Stevens; father, Shelby Oscar Russell; step-father, Delbert Toney; sister, Sue Ellen Pearson; infant daughter, Taylor Lynn Hodges. Visitation at Big Creek Church of Christ from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Mike Stafford. Interment Russelltown Cemetery, Roseland, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(“Tot” was a distant relative of David through the Russells.)

Joseph Lee Bennett

January 15, 1955 – September 27, 2021

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born January 15, 1955 in Independence, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a deacon of First Baptist Church of Roseland. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Passman Bennett; 3 daughters, Jamie Bennett Howell (Greg Howell), Amy Bennett (George Landrew), Nannette Bennett; grandchildren, Joseph “Drew” Howell (Hanna Menne), Macy Bennett (Shawn Rewis) Jessica Howell (Jai Norwood), Gregory “Blake” Howell, Payton, Howell, Zachary Howell, Marcus Distefano, and Sarah Howell; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle “Gabbi” Bennett and Cataleya “Leya” Norwood; brother, Tony Bennett (Kelly Bennett); 2 sisters, Mary Ann Doyle and France Burcham. Preceded in death by father, Clifford Bennett; mother, Pauline Wilson; brother, William Elmo “Johnny” Bennett; and sister, Del Marie Howell. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(When we were getting the Hope Center in Roseland started, Joe was a volunteer there.)

George Jeffery Griffin

June 28, 1945 – September 25, 2021

George Jeffery Griffin, a resident of Mt. Hermon, LA, originally from Bridge City, LA passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home in Mt. Hermon, LA. He was born June 28, 1945 in New Orleans, LA and was 76 years of age. One of his favorite parts of life was family get togethers where he enjoyed to clown around. He loved the deer and hogs that came into the back yard and enjoyed taking photos of them. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. He was president, assistant chief and operator of Bridge City Volunteer Fire Department for 37 years. For the last year he was president of the Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the International Union of Operators and Engineers from 1965 until retirement in 2002. He was an active member of St. Helena Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Brenda B. Griffin; daughter, Kiley Griffin; son, Grant Griffin; grandchildren, Brooke Bergeron and James Cavaliere and wife Allyson; great-grandchildren, Legend Bergeron and Jackson Cavaliere; sister, Betty Landry; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Morris Cavaliere, Jr.; parents, Elson and Louise Griffin; brothers and sister, Ruth Lilliman; Richard Griffin and Elson Griffin, Jr. Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Friday, October 1 ,2021. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, Covington, LA . McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.

Baptist Press

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You may be especially interested in this article about the destruction done on LA churches during Ida.

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/needs-still-great-in-hurricane-ida-recovery-efforts/

The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers did so much for hundreds of individuals. The repair of many churches will be ongoing.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

September 29th Readings
MARK 1:14-15
MATTHEW 4:12-17
LUKE 3:23
JOHN 4:46-54
LUKE 4:16-30
MARK 1:16-20
MATTHEW 4:18-22
MARK 1:21-28
LUKE 4:31-37
MARK 1:29-34
MATTHEW 8:14-17
LUKE 4:38-41
MARK 1:35-39
LUKE 4:42-44
MATTHEW 4:23-25

I cannot imagine how much studying was involved in putting the verses of the Bible in order of time. Today’s passages are especially amazing!

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those who are struggling to get hurricane repairs done to homes and businesses. If you know anyone who fits in this category, please do what you can to assist them.

Operation Christmas Child

Preparations for packing parties are underway at many churches. If you would like to participate at FBC, Kentwood, please let me know.

Your daily prayers make such a difference. Thank-you for giving some of your time to pray.

Anna Lee

“Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.”

~Psalm 119:18 (GNT)~

Please continue to pray for Faye Carney and the other members of the Dykes family.

Joe Bennett of Roseland passed away early yesterday morning. He was hospitalized with covid. I’ll post an obituary when one is available. Please pray for his wife, Marie, and other family members,

Jackie Lewis Cameron

December 27, 1937 – September 24, 2021

Jackie Lewis Cameron, a resident of Roseland, LA passed away peacefully Friday, September 24th at his home. He was born December 27th, 1937 in Clarksville, AR, he was 83 years of age. Jack served in the United States Airforce and was a Body Man by trade. Jack Cameron always had a story to tell and advice to give. If you ever met him, no doubt you would remember him. He was quite a character. He knew Jesus and never lost his faith in God. Jack is survived by his dearest friend, Jean Baham, his son Jackie Lee Cameron and wife Lila of Ponchatoula, LA, his son Jack Ranick Cameron and wife Julie of Wylie, Texas, step-son David Edwards and wife Audrey of Covington and his daughter, Deanna Lynn Cameron of Hammond; grandchildren, Terry Cameron, Shannaline Sharpe, Zevon Sharpe, Sawyer Cameron, Marinn Cameron, Harper Cameron and Gavin Cameron, Cameron Ethan Sellers and Asa Sellers; great grandchildren, Braeden Cameron, Taryn Cameron and Jake Cameron, and great-great granddaughter Grace Cameron. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lois Cameron, his daughter, Jacqueline Cameron-Sharpe, his granddaughter Ariel Cameron, his brothers, Rod and Archie Cameron, his sisters, Carol Shambeck and Janice Baker. His services will be held at Roller-Cox Funeral Home at 710 S Rogers St, Clarksville, AR 72830 on Friday, October 1st, 2021 at 2PM and he will be laid to rest with family at Carter Cemetery in Clarksville, AR.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

September 28th Readings
JOHN 3:1-4:45
LUKE 3:19-20

Baptist Press

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The article on personal evangelism may be an encouragement for you.

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s pray for Christians, especially ourselves, to be more involved in personal evangelism. We all know someone, or maybe numerous people, who need to hear the message of God’s love and a home forever in heaven. Maybe the article in Baptist Press will be instrumental in getting you involved in personal evangelism. Pray about that today.

Anna Lee

But he said to me,

“My grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses,

so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 

That is why, for Christ’s sake,

I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

~2 Corinthians 12:9-10~

Yesterday’s messages from the pulpit were inspiring. I hope the messages you heard will give you some thinking points for the coming week.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

September 27th Readings
MARK 1:12-13
MATTHEW 4:1-11
LUKE 4:1-15
JOHN 1:19-2:25

Baptist Press

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Please continue to pray for all the sick.

Billy Wayne, the young child who was in an accident, is slowly improving. Please continue to pray for him, the medical staff, and his family.

Tommy Hood has completed this series of treatment. Pray for him as he waits for an evaluation and for the next rount of treatment.

Today’s Prayer Focus

I’ve never driver more than 20 miles for my daily commute to work, but I know many people from our area who have and who do. Today, let’s pray for these individuals. Pray they get sufficient rest. Pray they drive within the speed limits. Pray they are not distracted by eating, music, riders, etc. May they be able to drive to and from work safely. May their work day go well so they will be able to focus on driving. Let’s not fail to pray for those who commute many miles to work.

Have a wonderfully blessed day today!

Anna Lee

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

~2 Peter 3:9~

Church services are available in person or online for those who cannot attend in person. Church services start at 9:15 this morning with Sunday School. Morning worship is at 10:30 and is available in person and online. Evening worship, youth service, and children’s practice for the Christmas program all begin at 6:00. The evening worship service is online. You are invited to attend if you are not involved in services at another church.

Be sure to be in contact with those who are homebound. You have no idea how they feel without the contact of neighbors and friends unless you have been there yourself. Pick up the phone and ask if they are up to a visit. You can even ask if they would like to visit outdoors. Take them something special. Many would appreciated some church literature and an update on church happenings and friends. Many of them do not have access to local online services and miss their church greatly.

Read the Bible Chronologically today.

MATTHEW 2:1-23
LUKE 2:41-52
MARK 1:2-8
MATTHEW 3:1-12
LUKE 3:1-18
MARK 1:9-11
MATTHEW 3:13-17
LUKE 3:21-22

Today’s Prayer Focus – Today, let’s pray for the homebound and their needs as their health fails them. Pray they can have continued connections to family and church friends and not be limited to medical people only. Pray they can face their last days with the love of Jesus and others in their hearts.

Anna Lee

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.

His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)~

Please continue to pray for the Dykes family as they face the death of Ruthie. Say special prayers for Faye as she battles covid.

Elsie T. Graham

May 12, 1926 – September 22, 2021

Elsie T. Graham, 95, went to be with the Lord on Sept 22, 2021, at her residence in Kentwood, LA.

Mrs. Elsie was the daughter of Charlie and Veda Tate. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey J. Graham; one infant child; one infant great-great granddaughter, Laurel Givens and numerous brothers and sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Douglas Graham (Mildred) and David Graham; one daughter, Paulette Jones (Jerry); two brothers, Henry Tate (Mary Ann) and George “Buddy” Tate; one sister, Mary Alice Miller (Dan); five grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, eighteen great-great grandchildren; her “second daughter”, Cecile Graham, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A visitation will be held on September 24, 2021 at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA from 11AM till time of service at 12PM. Elder Doyle Ball will officiate. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Christopher “Kit” Gordon

February 11, 1963 – September 23, 2021

Mr. Christopher “Kit” Glenn Gordon, 58, of Osyka, MS, passed from this life on September 23, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Kit was born in McComb, MS on February 11, 1963 and was the son of Durwood Gordon and Elaine Wilson Gordon. He was a member at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he was very active. He was an avid outdoorsmen and enjoyed hunting, fishing, crawfish boils and BBQ’s with his family. His family meant the world to him and he cherished each moment spent with them, especially his grandchildren. He was a Heavy Hauler Truck Driver and enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and Canada. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; Durwood Gordon, and his grandparents, Clyde and Maggie Gordon, and Willie and Dorothy Wilson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 wonderful years, Dawn McClain Gordon of Osyka, MS; his mother, Elaine Wilson Gordon of Magnolia, MS; three sons, Christopher Glenn Gordon, II and Heather of Greensburg, LA, Stewart Gordon and Jasmine of Waco, TX, and Joshua Gordon and Mallarie of Monticello, MS; two daughters, Amber Graham of Baton Rouge, LA, and Heaven Slaughter of Gillsburg, MS; one step-son, Eric Welch and Nicole of Bogue Chitto, MS; one brother, Randy Gordon of Magnolia, MS;one uncle, Johnny Lowery and Barbara of Vicksburg, MS and their family; one nephew, Jared Gordon of Magnolia, MS, and  fifteen grandchildren, Caleb, Savannah, Easton, Emersyn, Ella, Braylie, Carter, Dani, Ethen, LaBreja, Arianna, Xander, Eli, Vaiden, and Leland.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 5PM until 8PM and continue on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 10AM until time of service at 11AM at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Gillsburg, MS, with Bro. Brad Fitzgerald officiating and Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A burial will follow in the Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Glenn Gordon, II, Stewart Gordon, Joshua Gordon, Jared Gordon, Eric Welch and Alvin Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his name to the The Baptist Children’s Village.  

Ty Brodie Carter

March 27, 1994 – September 22, 2021

Ty Brodie Carter, a lifelong resident of Loranger, LA passed away on September 22, 2021. He was 27 years old. Ty will be remembered as a loving son, father, and brother. He loved hunting, fishing and his heart was fullest in the rodeo arena. Ty is survived by his parents, Larry and Hope Carter; son, Brodie Carter; sister, Brittney (Garrett) Lyons and niece, Avery; brother Laramie Carter; grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is proceed in death by his grandfather, Keith Pete Bethel and nephew, Gauge Lyons. Ty was no stranger to anyone to know him was to Love him. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Visitation at Crossbrand Cowboy Church, 51438 Averett Rd., Loranger, LA from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, September 27, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Randy Smith and Rev. Trent Campbell. Interment Stevens Cemetery, Independence, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Cindy Trahan

August 04, 1951 – September 23, 2021

Cindy Trahan, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, LA. She was born August 4, 1951 in Lacassine, LA and was 70 years of age. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her 3 sons, Dominic Ciccio and wife Bethany, Peter Ciccio, II, and Justin Ciccio; 25 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, Rafael Medina, Jr.; husband, Peter Ciccio; parents, Vertus and Armina Trahan; and granddaughter, Skylar Ciccio. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana

You can use a special envelope which is available in the church sanctuary or mark “Georgia Barnette” on you check/envelope. You can give at the church office Monday – Friday.

Operation Christmas Child

We are working to pay for shipping our 400 boxes. That’s $9.00 per box which is a real deal because they ship in bulk. It also pays for some literature that tells about Jesus. If you think $9.00 per box is a big price, just ask me what I have paid to mail shoebox-size packages internationally to my daughter and her family. You can turn your gifts in during the Sunday morning service or at the church office Monday – Friday.

We will begin packing shoeboxes soon. We will pack one group at a time at our packing parties.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

September 25th Readings
LUKE 1:39-80
MATTHEW 1:18-25
LUKE 2:1-40

Today’s prayer focus – Today, let’s say special prayers for police officers. We all know their job is big, unending, stressful, heartbreaking, etc.

I have met several people in the past couple months who told me they read and appreciate The Prayer Link. I tell you this to remind you that you never know who is watching us and imitating us. Let’s pray we all set a good example.

Anna Lee

“Heaven and earth will pass away,

but my words will never pass away.”

~Luke 21:33 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for Jewel Kay Cutrer. She’s at MD Anderson in the early stages of treatment. Pray for her family too.

Faye Carney is fighting covid. and needs our prayers. Her sister, Ruthie Dykes, passed away last night. She also had covid.

Eddie L. Strickland

August 26, 1933 – September 22, 2021

Eddie Strickland, 88, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021, in Kentwood, LA.

Mr. Eddie was the son of Francis and Mae Strickland.  He was a veteran in the United States Army, where he was a medic overseas.  He was a member of Rising Glory Masonic Lodge from 1960 to present day.  He was a deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he served in several different ways. In his younger days, he loved to hunt and fish.  He will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; spouses, Nettie Strickland, Elizabeth Strickland, and Katherine Strickland; two sons, Eddie Earl Strickland and Bobby Strickland; one grandson, Rodney Strickland; and two daughters in law, Rhonda Strickland and Tessie Strickland.

He is survived by two sons, Tommy Louis Strickland of Kentwood, LA and Ronnie Strickland (Verda) of Kentwood, LA; one daughter, Deborah Strickland of Tylertown, MS; two step children, Ramona York (Daniel) and Teri Easley (Donnie); six grandchildren, Joseph, Timothy, Charlie, Trenton, Colton, Jennifer and Dawn; seventeen great grandchildren, Lance, Cody, Duston, Hailey, Anna, Shelby, Whitney, Nathaniel, Easton, Astrid, Aubrey, Abel, Sarah, Levi, Adrian, Audrey and Chelsea; two special friends, Tinsey DeBlanc and Eldwin “Cooter” Meyn, and a host of family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Osyka, MS from 12PM until time of service at 2PM. Bro. Donnie Easley and Bro. Richie Fortenberry will officiate. Masonic rights will be given at the beginning of the service.  Burial will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

September 24th Readings
MARK 1:1
LUKE 1:1-4
JOHN 1:1-18
MATTHEW 1:1-17
LUKE 3:23-38
LUKE 1:5-38

Baptist Press

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Baptist Message

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Reminder – There will be no OCC workshop tomorrow.

The Disaster Relief Volunteers from Georgia are still at FBC, Kentwood. Stop by and thank them for giving of themselves in this way.

Today’s Prayer Focus – Pray for those who are still recovering from Hurricane Ida. They might have damage to their homes, vehicles, outbuildings, or equipment, trees down, services still unavailable, etc. Some people have also lost jobs because of Ida. Pray for them to find good jobs to replace the one they lost.

Anna Lee

“The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those who hear the message and retain it in a good and obedient heart, and they persist until they bear fruit.”

~Luke 8:15 (GNT)~

There are a number of people sick in our community, some much sicker than others. Be sure to update your prayer list. Pray for those who are sick.

Mr. Eddie Strickland of the New Zion community passed away. I will post his obituary tomorrow if one is available. Please pray for his family.

Jordan Bradley Yglesias

April 26, 1997 – September 21, 2021

Jordan Bradley Yglesias, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Our Lady of Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born April 26, 1997 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 24 years of age. He is survived by his parents, Brad and Tonya Yglesias; brother, Blake Yglesias; grandparents, Pat and Sue Yglesias; girlfriend, Ashley Adams; uncle and aunt, Mike and Candy Yglesias; cousins, Tyler and Kylie Yglesias; aunt, Pam Yglesias. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ogden and Mildred Smart. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Marc James Conerly, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at North Oaks in Hammond, LA. He was born January 24, 1952 in New Orleans, LA and was 69 years of age. Marc was a mechanic by trade. He enjoyed race cars and playing card games with friends. Marc also enjoyed genealogy and tracing family histories. He spent many afternoons at the Amite Library where he did his research. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Frey Conerly; also close cousins Holly and husband Gerald LaGraise family of Freddy Wood, Rusty Conerly and wife Crystal, Sharon Sledge and Kent Walker and wife Joyce; brother-in-laws, Robert Lee Frey, Jr. And david Travis; step-children, Katherine Williams, Billy Williams and wife Stormy; and 3 step-grandchildren, Willow and Wynter Williams and Corey Connell. Preceded in death by his parents, Elvis James Conerly and Iris Wood Conerly. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date at Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Marc James Conerly

January 24, 1952 – September 21, 2021

Marc James Conerly, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at North Oaks in Hammond, LA. He was born January 24, 1952 in New Orleans, LA and was 69 years of age. Marc was a mechanic by trade. He enjoyed race cars and playing card games with friends. Marc also enjoyed genealogy and tracing family histories. He spent many afternoons at the Amite Library where he did his research. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Frey Conerly; also close cousins Holly and husband Gerald LaGraise family of Freddy Wood, Rusty Conerly and wife Crystal, Sharon Sledge and Kent Walker and wife Joyce; brother-in-laws, Robert Lee Frey, Jr. And david Travis; step-children, Katherine Williams, Billy Williams and wife Stormy; and 3 step-grandchildren, Willow and Wynter Williams and Corey Connell. Preceded in death by his parents, Elvis James Conerly and Iris Wood Conerly. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date at Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – September 23

MALACHI 2:10-4:6
JOEL 1:1-3:21

Baptist Press

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Enjoy the fresh spring temperatures today.

Anna Lee

“The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear,

but as they go on their way they are choked

by life’s worries, riches and pleasures,

and they do not mature.”

~Luke 8:14 (NIV)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

September 22nd Readings
NEHEMIAH 12:27-13:6
NEHEMIAH 5:14-19
NEHEMIAH 13:7-31
MALACHI 1:1-2:9

Baptist Press

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https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/seldom-a-typical-day-in-the-life-and-ministry-of-wmus-sandy-wisdom-martin/

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/serving-with-integrity-and-skill-o-s-hawkins-reflects-on-a-half-century-of-ministry/

Please continue to pray for the many people, especially the younger ones, who are hospitalized now. Being a patient now means limited or no visitation in many situations. That’s difficult for the patient and for the family and friends.

Jennifer Allen

October 26, 1944 – September 16, 2021

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born October 26, 1944 in Kentwood, LA and was 76 years of age. She is survived by her brother, Joe William Allen and wife Virginia; nieces, Margaret Kindleman and husband Mark, Laura Poulus and Kelly Goodlett. Preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Hettie Allen. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Operation Christmas Child – Many thanks to the ladies of the church who make the wonderful totes that are placed in each box every year. They work for months getting them ready. They love what they are doing and have made totes for the 400 shoeboxes we plan to send this year AND have already made 250 more for next year. What a blessing they are to the shoebox ministry! Many thanks to these ladies.

Mission/Ministry projects at the church and in other churches involve many people. They each have their own focus. It’s wonderful to have many people involved in showing love and concern for people. May the love of God flow through each one in the lives that are touched.

I am thankful for the people who work in the soundroom to provide us the opportunity to participate in church services from our home. David was hospitalized when the first service was broadcast, yet we were able to get it on my phone. Since that time, we have seen more services on my computer than in person. Thank-you to those who faithfully work so we can be a part of our church even when we are not there. We many not get to tell you “Thank-you” each week, but we are very appreciative. Many others feel the same as we do.

Anna Lee

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

~Ephesians 2:8~

Pray for the teachers and students in our area public schools as they begin the school year again this morning.

Jerry Doughty had a fall and is in ICU at M.D. Anderson.

We are in Houston for Jerry’s treatment. He has a bad fall and was taken to ER they did tests and he will have a few bad days with his leg When we got back to the Clinic his BP went really low So he is in the hospital. Now and. They are placing him in ICU to carefully monitor throughout night. Possibly could be heart problems. Right now he’s ok. Please say a prayer for him. ~Judy Battles Doughty~

Linda Sue Cain

September 18, 1949 – September 18, 2021

Mrs. Linda “Nana” Sue Cain, 72, of Hammond, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Linda was born in Roseland, LA, on September 18, 1949 and was the daughter of Eloise Simon Cain and Bobbie Koen Cain. She was a woman with the biggest heart and found joy in giving to others. Anyone that met her would never forget her. She was the type of person that always made a wonderful first impression. She loved her family and loved big. She was a loving mother, Nana, great-Nana, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by one son, Jeff Van and Jennifer of McComb, MS; one daughter Tracy Johnson of Tylertown, MS; three adopted children, Michael, Russell, Jr., and Angel Lester; one brother, Clyde Cain of Houston, TX; three sisters, Patsy Williams of Port Allen, LA, Betty Jean Bossier of LaPlace, LA, and Sharon Cain of LaPlace, LA; six grandchildren, Cherish Wicker, Chelsea Wicker, Courtney Jones and Hunter, Elizabeth Dumas and Russell, Meghan Van, and Elaine Van; seven great-grandchildren, Serenity Cruise, Jacob Kyzar, Kynlea Jones, Isabell Jones, Dawson Herring, Easton Herring, and James Russell, and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9AM until time of memorial service at 11AM at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS with Bro. Jeff Van officiating.

Baptist Press

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Early yesterday morning, David and I delivered out purchases to the church for the LA Baptist Children’s Home. We found lots of groceries there for pick-up. FBC, Kentwood, we are thankful for you being so generous. Thanks!

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – September 21

September 21st Readings
NEHEMIAH 11:1-12:26
1 CHRONICLES 9:1-34

Operation Christmas Child

We will not have any additional work days for OCC this year, but will begin to look ahead to packing the shoeboxes in the next couple months. Our focus now will be on collecting the funds to pay postage on our shoeboxes.

Thanks for reading and praying today. You are greatly appreciated.

Anna Lee

The post identified as “The Lord’s Day” should say Monday.