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.

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

~Romans 10:9-10~

Saturday’s Update on Bro. Gibbie

*Condition remains basically unchanged

*White count is down

*Labs stable

Request: Pray for the lungs to heal.

Be strong and take heart,
    all you who hope in the Lord.

Psalm 31:24

Barbara Mae Dufrene Stanley

June 06, 1941 – August 06, 2021

Barbara Mae Dufrene Stanley, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home. She was born June 6, 1941 in Paradis, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn Stanley and husband Will Stanley; 2 sons, Kevin Wayne Stanley and Ritchie Edwin Stanley and wife Krystal Marie Graham; sister, Eunice Borland; brothers, Bobby Dufrene amd Elmond “Nunu” Dufrene; grandchildren, David Stanley, Summer Brey, Joseph Stanley, Laney Lacardo, Ellen Samuel, Sara Stanley and Kaylon Stanley; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmond and Velma Dufrene; husband, George Edwin Stanley; daughter, Connie Jean Stanley; daughter-in-law, Erin Stanley; granddaughter, Traci Stanley. Visitation at Little River Pentecostal Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, and from 9:30AM until religious services at 10:30AM on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Interment Little River Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021

August 6th Readings
JEREMIAH 19:1-20:18
DANIEL 1:1-21

August 7th Readings
DANIEL 2:1-3:30
JEREMIAH 7:1-8:3

August 8th Readings
JEREMIAH 8:4-11:23

August 9th Readings
JEREMIAH 12:1-15:21

August 10th Readings
JEREMIAH 16:1-18:23
JEREMIAH 35:1-19

This is the Lord’s day. Have worship time in person or online.

Anna Lee

as far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us

~Psalm 103:12~

Yesterday’s update on Gibby McMillan was there were no significant changes. “A day without complications is a good day.” Katera expressed her thankfulness for the medical staff and for you who have faithfully prayed. She shared that God’s “mercies are new every morning.”

I am very aware of others dealing with Covid-19, but have not received updates and permission from the family to share here. Please pray for all those others who are fighting the Covid battle.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 7

DANIEL 2:1-3:30
JEREMIAH 7:1-8:3

Take note of the signs at FBC, Kentwood concerning the annual Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions and for the Fall Food Roundup for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.

Have a wonderful Saturday. You are welcome to online services at FBC, Kentwood and other area churches as well as nationally televised services.

Anna Lee

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

~Mark 11:25~

Pray for those with Covid-19. Pray for families with multiple cases of covid. Pray for this pandemic to come to an end.

Marcus Jared Davis

April 05, 1989 – August 04, 2021

Marcus Jared Davis, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home. He was born April 5, 1989 in Hammond, LA and was 32 years of age. He is survived by his father, Marcus Joel Davis; brother, Brenan Cole Davis; sister, Megan Lynn Slade; grandmother, Betty B. Davis; 2 nephews, Michael Shaun and Elijah Ross; 1 niece, Kelsey Mae; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Lynn Tate; brother, Chaz Matthew Davis; step-brother, Eddie Jones; grandfather, Rev. Marcus Jefferson Davis, Jr. Visitation at Amite Pentecostal Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. William Graham and Rev. Paul Dickson. Interment Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery, Denham Springs, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

James Hausey

January 10, 1947 – August 04, 2021

James Hausey, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Tangi Pines Nursing Home in Amite, LA. He was born January 10, 1947 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 74 years of age. He is survived by his 2 sons, Ryan Hausey and Eric Wilkes; and his dog, Kounoupi. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Hausey; brother, Robert Hausey. Memorial Services will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – August 6

JEREMIAH 19:1-20:18
DANIEL 1:1-21

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Begin to pray for the 2021 Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana missions. The theme this year is “NEARBY – The Needs Next Door”.

The annual FALL FOOD ROUND-up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home is now. The pick-up date for FBC, Kentwood is September 20th. That means we need to get our items in before then. Items can be left in the Fellowship Hall. Some items they especially need this year are:

Aluminum Foil

Gravy Mixes

Ketchup

Mayonaise

Pam Cooking Spray

Salad Dressings (Ranch, Italian, and 1,000 Islands)

Please feel free to share your praises, requests, and updates that you wish me to share. You can do this through the “CONTACT” button on this site.

Anna Lee

Katera McMillan got to see Gibbie through a glass window yesterday. He is at 70% oxygen with heart and kidneys doing okay. Please continue to pray for healing for Gibbie. Pray also for his family as they pray and wait.

Ora Lee Wilson tripped while on a street and has a concussion and lots of ugly spots on her face. Pray for no bleeding now and healing over time.

“I want us to help each other with the faith we have.

Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.”

~Romans 1:12 (NCV)~

Operation Christmas Child (OCC)

I received a box of shoebox items purchased by the Rebekah Sunday School class. Thank-you, ladies.

Yesterday, David and I filled 50 3″X12″ bags with school supplies and other “goodies” for the 10-14 year old girls. This will be sent as “filler” to help when the folks at Dallas run across a box that need more school supplies. This was one of the projects we had planned for a workday.

One of our goals this year was to send 50 filler bags with school supplies for all six groups. Those 300 bags are now ready to ship. Thank-you to those of you who contributed glue, pens, pencils, erasers, etc. to fill those 300 bags.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – Aug. 5

JEREMIAH 25:15-38
JEREMIAH 36:1-32
JEREMIAH 45:1-46:28

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the doctors, nurses, and other staff in hospitals and doctor offices. They are giving their all to help the rest of us.

We had some medical appointments changed from in-person to virtual Tuesday and had the first online visit yesterday morning. It was different, but helpful in preventing the spread of Covid.

Let’s pray for medical personnel and their families today.

Anna Lee

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners,

Christ died for us.

~Romans 5:8~

Update on Gibbie McMillan from yesterday

• Good night
• Oxygen level at 70% ( The goal is sustaining 50%.)
• Kidneys and heart doing wll
• Sedated for rest and healing
• Good day and night (report from nurses)
• Working to improve lung healing
• Able to be removed from blood pressure medication
• Prayers, past and future, are appreciated.

Many people are sick with the virus. Keep praying.

Dominick Anthony Cuti, Sr.

March 29, 2021 – August 02, 2021

(Husband of David’s classmate)

Dominick Anthony Cuti, Sr., a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home. He was born March 29, 1940 in Kentwood, LA and was 81 years of age. He was a teacher in Tangipahoa Parish for 33 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Helena Catholic Church. Mr. Dominick was well know for visiting his friends and relatives who were sick and elderly and in need of company. He was an adored and loving father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family especially during their Sunday dinners. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Thompson Cuti; daughter, Mary Margaret Cuti Currier and husband Andy; 2 sons, Dominick Anthony Cuti, Jr. and wife Valerie and Charles Russell Cuti and wife, Leslie; 2 sisters, Nancy Brown and Mary Hall; 1 brother, Charles “Hoyt” Cuti and wife Sharon; 7 grandchildren, Dominick Anthony Cuti, III and wife Emily, Brendan R. Cuti, Charley Renee Cuti, Lindsie Currier, Emmie Currier, Kensey Cuti and Allie Currier. Preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Catherine Cuti; father-in-law and mother-in law, Russell and Dot Thompson; sister, Polly Remondet; brother-in-law, Sidney Brown, Sr.; nephew, Sidney Brown, Jr.; niece, Donna Brown; brother-in-law, Billy Hall; brother-in-law, Russell Thompson, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00AM until 10:30AM on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Thursday. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Chuck Thompson, Mark Thompson, Tre’ Cuti, Brendan Cuti, Chris Brown, Mike Remondet, Andy Currier. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles V. Cuti, Mike Remondet, Sr., Charles Santora, Charles V. Genco, and Sal Perez. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 4

2 CHRONICLES 36:1-4
2 KINGS 23:31-37
2 CHRONICLES 36:5
JEREMIAH 22:1-23
JEREMIAH 26:1-24
2 KINGS 24:1-4
JEREMIAH 25:1-14

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OCC WOrkday on 28th

It looks like the August workday will be postponed due to the virus. I’ll let you know when we can meet again. Your donations can be left in the tote inside the front door of the fellowship hall.

Prayer Meeting and other services

Thankfully, many churches offer their services online! That means so much to those who feel the need to be at home.

Today’s Prayer – Please be in prayer for churches, schools, job sites, etc. as decisions are being made about being open/closed. Follow guidelines to help protect others and yourself.

Coming Soon – Georgia Barnette Offering for North America – “NEARBY – THE Needs Next Door”

Help someone to have a better day with a kind word, a smile, holding a door open, a phone call, a note, etc.

Your prayers make a big difference to/for others,

Anna Lee

“The message of his grace . . . is able to build you up and give you the blessings God has for all his people.”

~Acts 20:32 (GNT)~

The latest update on Gibbie McMillan is that his oxygen level is now 75 and tests results of his kidneys and heart are good. Please continue to pray. As you pray for him, please also pray for the medical staff and for his family.

Marilyn Crawford

June 03, 1942 – July 28, 2021

Marilyn Crawford, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born June 3, 1942 in New Orleans, LA and was 79 years of age. She is survived by her son, Randy Crawford; daughter, Becky Crawford and Otis Brewer; grandson, Chase Crawford and wife Taylor-Ann; granddaughter, Kaysie Crawford; soon to be born great-granddaughter, Prezley-Ann Crawford; 2 sisters, Jeanne Kelting and Fay Kelting. Preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Lucille Kelting; husband, Russell Crawford. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Christopher David Lang

June 26, 1998 – August 02, 2021

Christopher David Lang, Jr. passed away on August 2, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA at the age of 23. He was born on June 26, 1998 at North Oaks Medical Center to Christopher David Lang and Suzanna Eyer.

Christopher’s huge heart never let him meet a stranger. He loved life and brought joy and laughter to those around him. He had a passion for dancing, fishing, and could always bring a smile through his endless one liners and silly songs. He also enjoyed gaming and playing pool.

Christopher was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, June Lang of South Fork, PA. Christopher is survived by his father Christopher David Lang and Mother April Holland Lang, his Maw Maw, Sandra Lynn Lang and Paw Paw, David Dean Brown, a brother, Corey Dean Lang, a sister, Zoe Lang, niece, Isla Carrier step-sisters, Candice LaMartiniere and husband Shane, Taryn Weeks and step-brother Brian Holland, his Aunt, Jennifer Lang, her husband Rob Phillips and his cousins Iliana and Keela Paulin and many other family members.

Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite on Wednesday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday at New Covenant Church of God in Roseland from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM. Services will be conducted by Pastor Scottie Smith. Graveside services will be held privately. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I haven’t heard from/about any of the local churches if/about any changes in worship this week following the reports about Covid’19 in our state/area that were released yesterday. I do know we need to continue to pray for our friends and family members who are sick.

Today’s Prayer Focus – Today, let’s pray concerning how we will react to the latest Covid-19 reports/regulstiond at work, at church, in schools, while shopping, etc.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 3

ZEPHANIAH 2:8-3:20
2 CHRONICLES 35:20-27
2 KINGS 23:29-30
JEREMIAH 47:1-48:47

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Thank-you for taking time to pray today.

Anna Lee

Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”  

Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

~Luke 18:42-43~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – August 2

HABAKKUK 1:1-3:19
ZEPHANIAH 1:1-2:7

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OCC Workday

We missed our planned workday for July because of all the Covid-19 in our community. The plan is to have our regularly scheduled August workday on Aug. 28. Stay tuned for updates.

OCC Update

Mrs. Thelma Pierce has made hundreds of items for older girls. She has been a real blessing to our shoebox ministry.

Thanks-you to all who have donated items so far this year.

Prayer Focus for Today

Let’s pray for various ways we can reach out to our community/world with the message of Jesus.

Anna Lee

Bro. Gibbie McMillan was transferred to the regular ICU because they had room for him now. Thankfully, his heart and kidneys continue to work well. He’s still on 70% oxygen. Please pray for his lungs to continue to heal.

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

“by his wounds you have been healed.”

1 Peter 2:24

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – August 1

2 KINGS 23:1-20
2 CHRONICLES 34:29-33
2 KINGS 23:21-28
2 CHRONICLES 35:1-19
NAHUM 1:1-3:19

Prayer Focus for Today

Today is the Lord’s Day. Let’s pray for attendance in church, in person or online. Pray also for services that please the Lord and lead the lost to follow Him. Pray for Christians to go out and be the church today and throughout the week.

Anna Lee