“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
This is the time of year when families travel for their summer vacations, to visit relatives, to view the wonders of nature God provided, to learn more about our history in museums, etc. Let’s pray for safe travels and wonderful memories. One year on Father’s Day, my mother asked my two sisters and me to tell of something special we remembered and were thankful for concerning Daddy. As we each took our turn, it soon became clear that the family vacations all across the country were our greatest memories. We traveled on a very tight budget, but had awesome adventures. Today, plan some adventures for your family. They will become great memories for family members to treasure. Pray for others as they provide special activities for their families this summer. It’s not about the money, but about the togetherness.
Vacation Bible Schools Next week – You can call the church offices to get more information and to register for VBS.
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
As far as I know, I do not have any relatives who died serving our country, but David had an uncle, Hollis Alford, who was killed during WWII and buried in France.
Today is a good day to pray for our country. America needs God, but God doesn’t need America. (paraphrase of something we heard on TV last night). Let’s pray for Americans to focus on having God in their hearts and daily lives.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon i is home. Pray for her to regain her strength.
Michael Anthony’s sister, Joell Miller, had a surgical procedure yesterday. Everything seemed to go well. Please continue to pray for her.
A church member handed David a bag of batteries for flashlights for our “shoeboxes”. Thank-you so much. We are shipping four AAA batteries with each of the 150 flashlights for the oldest boys and an additional four as replacements for when the first four are no longer working, which makes eight per flashlight. We hope to complete this portion of our shoeboxes soon.
This week, we also receiveda bag containing an assortment of itemsfor the shoeboxes. We are very appreciative of your help.
Rev. David Luce is feeling much better and is back at home. Thank-you for your prayers for him and his family as he had heart issues and then testing and surgery at Ochsner. The family says your prayers meant so much to them.
Jeana Lee-Newman is home from abdominal surgery and is doing well. Thank you for praying for her again and for your continued prayers for her.
Bryan and Rita Tate are home again. His tests at MD Anderson went well.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon still is not feeling well, but her problems seem to have improved. Let’s pray for her to feel better today.
Rev. David Luce‘s heart valve surgery went well at Ochsner in New Orleans. He stayed overnight for observation and is expected to return home today. Thank you for praying for him and his family.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon was admitted to North Oaks yesterday. Pray for the doctors to get a good diagnosis so treatment can begin. She is is room 3107.
Keith Hebert
October 14, 1958 – May 24, 2021
Keith Hebert, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Tangi Pines Nursing Home in Amite, LA. He was born October 14, 1958 in Raceland, LA and was 62 years of age. He is survived by his 4 children, Michelle Hebert Bates, Justin Hebert and wife Bronte, Angela Thompson and fiancé Gerald Averett, III and Michael Hurst and wife Brandy; grandchildren, Haley Bates, Tyler Bates, Adam Bates, Skylar Bates, Braelyn Bates, Jerrid Marvin Thompson, Brody Hurst, Macy Hurst, Harlee Seitz and “Soon to come” Bentley Keith Hebert; sister, Phyllis Hebert; mom, Gertrude Hebert. Preceded in death by his father, Adam J. Hebert; sister, Charlene Hebert. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 4:00PM until religious services at 7:00PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. In lieu of flowers, pot plants are preferred. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
This was one of the first verses I learned as a young child.
I was told Luther Terrell’s aunt who lives next door to him fell and broke a hip. She had surgery in Hattisburg yesterday. Please pray for recovery and healing.
Pray for Bryan Tate as he has testing at MD Anderson today.
The Young family of five from Greensburg lost a camper trailer to a big gust of wind yesterday. The camper is on it’s side in a ravine and cannot be moved yet due to more winds. The family is safe and tucked into a motel for now. God watched over them and kept their truck from going with the the trailer. Thank God for protecting them and and providing for their needs. Pray as they “count their blessings” and make future decisions.
Anneliese Meyrhofer Spring
November 04, 1933 – May 22, 2021
Anneliese Meyrhofer Spring, a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Heritage Healthcare in Hammond, LA. She was born November 4, 1933 in Heidelberg, Germany and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Fussell and husband Dwain; son, Dale Spring and wife Robyn; 2 grandchildren, Taylor Spring and Drew Fussell;1 great grandson, Leo Spring; niece, Diana Bender; step-sister, Inge Brunson. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Holtmann and Emma Holtmann; husband, Edward Spring; and sister, Elfie Holtmann. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Interment Spring Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Bettie Manning Sharp
February 18, 1941 – May 23, 2021
Bettie Manning Sharp, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born February 18, 1941 in New Boston, TX and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her son, Buck Sharp; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Allen, Russell Sharp, Brent Liuzza and Nicole Miller; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Joe Manning; sisters, Sue Miller and Lenora McCarthy. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lilly Manning; husband, Clinton Sharp; 2 sons, Russell Sharp and Jack Sharp; brothers, Mark Manning and Archie Manning. Graveside Services will be held at Sharp Cemetery, Franklinton, LA at 10:00AM Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Mark Harrison. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
As schools end, it’s time for area Vacation Bible Schools to begin. FBC, Kentwood will hold their VBS the first full week of June. Contact the church office to register you children or register online. If you will send me the dates for your church VBS, I will gladly share them.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – This week
Please be in prayer for the family of Ray Cathey who passed away. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.
Operation Christmas Child Workday (5-22-21)
Thank-you to everyone who came and worked to help prepare for sending “shoeboxes” to boys and girls around the world. Many tasks were completed. The people learned how to help and shared a “sweet spirit” in the process.
There are five additional work days scheduled. They will be on the fourth Saturday of June through October. If you would like to work at other times too, please get with me so we can schedule a time.
This weekend, we received several bags of items for shoeboxes. Some of the items received in the past few days are tote bags that can hold the shoeboxes later, beautiful, soft stuffed animals that are a perfect size, and bars of soap. Thank-you to the individuals and classes who contributed.
Prayer Focus for Today
Pray for drivers to be aware of children who are out of school and outside playing near the streets.
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—
the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.”
~Philippians 4:8 (The Message)~
Pray for Bryan and Rita Tate as he has check-ups in Houston to get a current medical evaluation.
Thanks to all who participated yesterday in our OCC workday. The “willing hands” helped so much! The fourth Saturday of the next five months has been scheduled for future workdays. Mark your calendars.
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