“Love forgets mistakes;
nagging about them parts the best of friends.”
~Proverbs 17:9 (TLB)~
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 14
PSALM 103
PSALM 108-110
PSALM 122
PSALM 124
Baptist Press
OCC Video
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/light-in-the-darkness/
Today’s Prayer Focus – Those who need to know the Lord
Maybe, YOU are the person who needs to pray for them or speak to them about God.
Anna Lee
Read the Bible Chronologically – May 13
PSALM 68-70
PSALM 86
PSALM 101
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;
may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
~Psalm 143:10~
Please continue to pray for Michael Anthony’s sister, Jaell Miller, who is in North Oaks with Covid-pneumonia.
The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. Psalms 118:14
James Allen McGehee, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Summerfield Senior Living in Hammond, LA. He was born March 1, 1934 in Moline, IL and was 87 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Annie Elizabeth Kyzer McGehee; his children, Rex Hammond and wife Nina; James Alexander and wife Liz, Jane Elizabeth Jensen and husband Paul, Frances Eileen Beech and husband Russell; grandchildren Hannah Anderson and husband Luke, Becca, Courtney, Thomas, Samuel, Nathan Allen, Raymond, Nyssa and Calvin; great-grandchildren, Israel, Rohna, Ariya and Ronin. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Internment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for Israel today as they continue to be under attack.
Also, please pray for America, who also seems to be under attack from different directions.
Baptist Press
Louisiana Baptist Message
http://www.baptistmessage.com/
LOVE IN A SHOEBOX
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/love-in-a-shoebox/
Today’s Prayer Focus: Today, let’s pray for those packing shoeboxes so that children around the world may have an opportunity to learn about Jesus.
Anna Lee
Alan Chadwick‘s surgery went well yesterday, Please continue to pray for Alan and Kim.
Bruce W. Collier, a resident of Greensburg, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. He was born December 5, 1958 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 62 years of age. He was a truck driver for Herring Gas for the past 7 years and he loved driving his truck. He retired from the Forensic Facilities of Jackson, LA with 31 years of service. He served the Lord at Milldale Baptist Church in Zachary, LA. God gave him a beautiful voice and he loved singing. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife, Gwen Dawson Collier of 14 years, his father and mother, Huey and Ocia Collier; only sister, Sally Curry and husband Kyle; one son, Daniel Paul and wife Toni; one daughter, Amy Tracey and husband Jason; only granddaughter, Keira 6 months old. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde Foster, Ray and Sallie Foster Milton, J. B. Collier, Calvin and Maudie Collier Allen; brother David Paul Collier; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, May 14, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Kevin Dixon and Bro. Dennis Terry. Special music by Bro. Danny Greig. Interment will be at Day’s Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Milldale Baptist Church, http://www.milldale.org, 11950 Milldale Road Zachary, LA 70791. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Meeting at FBC, Kentwood at 6:00 tonight. You have a choice between being there in person and watching online.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 12
PSALM 61-62
PSALM 64-67
TAKING THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/taking-the-gospel-to-the-ends-of-the-earth/
It’s not about toys; It’s about Jesus!
Baptist Press
Today’s Prayer Focus – Let’s pray for people in our communities to not only know Jesus, but also to have a desire to share Jesus as He would have them to do.
Anna Lee
“God is working in you,
giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
~Philippians 2:13 (NLT)~
Please pray for Kim and Alan Chadwick as he has surgery today.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 11
PSALM 39-41
PSALM 53
PSALM 55
PSALM 58
Baptist Press
GERGANA’S STORY: PROOF OF GOD’S LOVE
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/gerganas-story-proof-of-gods-love/
“A shoebox is like a seed….”
Are your hands “willing” to help prepare to pack shoeboxes? We’ll be working in the fellowship hall on Saturday, May 22nd to do some work preparing for packing and would love to have your “willing hands” working with us. Bring a friend and a finger-food to share.
Planting seeds for Jesus!
Anna Lee
Michael Anthony called asking for prayer for his sister, Jaell Miller, from Line Creek. She has been hospitalized at North Oaks for several days with Covid-19 and was moved to ICU this morning for assistance with her breathing. Please add your prayers for her. Thanks!
“Take on an entirely new way of life—a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character in you.”
~Ephesians 4:22-24 (The Message)~
Rev. David Luce was terribly sick a week ago. Yesterday, he was able to preach. Thanking God for his watch-care and for the coming procedure.
Please pray for a friend with an unspoken request.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 10
PSALM 35-38
Baptist Press
TAKING THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/taking-the-gospel-to-the-ends-of-the-earth/
Today’s Prayer Request
Today, let’s pray for students who are ending their school year. Pray their summer activities will keep them safe and allow them to grow physically, spiritually, academically, etc.
Be careful in the rain the next few days.
Anna Lee
“Remember today what you have learned about the LORD through your experiences with him. ~”Deuteronomy 11:2 (GNT)~ |
A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. He was born July 28, 1956 in Tylertown, MS and was 64 years of age. Dad loved watching his kids and grandkids playing ball. He was always there for the small things, He loved his family, God, and LSU Football. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Thornton; 4 sons, Joseph Thornton (Christy), Lucas Thornton (Allison), Clayton Thornton (Jessica), and Joshua Thornton (Danyelle); 2 step-daughters, Jennifer Barnett Craft and Jacquelyn Barnett;sister, Virginia Sauls; 4 brothers, Henry McKenzie (Virginia), Harold Thornton (Susan), Jimmy Thornton (Katy), and James Thornton (Gerri); sister-in-law, Francis McKenzie; grandchildren, Alayna Thornton, Alexis Thornton, Tyler Phillips, Dylan Thornton, Ava Thornton, Alayna Lynne Thornton, Dakota Thornton, Annabelle Thornton, Adelyn Thornton, Joshua Thornton, Jr., Walter Thornton, Beckett Cronk, Arianna, Kayleigh, McKenna, and Dayton. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Sarah Thornton; brother, Marion McKenzie. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. He was born August 19, 1947 in Independence, LA and was 73 years of age. He is the beloved husband of Debbie Robertson; much loved father to Robin Vilardo, Stephanie Cutrer (Mark), Rhonda Payne (Robbie), April Brown (Cy), Cassy Robertson, Sidney Forrest, and Lisa Forrest; cherished paw paw of Micah, Justin, Salvador, Tyler (Kristen), Brianne, Kayla, Chasity, Zandon, Dillion, and Abby; and 9 great grandchildren; he is also survived by two sisters, Wanda Bishop and Rose Mary Miller. He was preceded in death by parents, Byron and Bertha Robertson; son, Lil Jimmy Wayne Robertson, Jr.; son-in-law; Michael Vilardo; brother, Larry Robertson; nephew, Larry Ray, Jr.; brothers, Melvin “Leo” Raymond and Clyde Goolsby. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Brandon Phillips. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2021 – May 9
PSALM 27-32
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/light-in-the-darkness/
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine.
Test yourselves.
Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you;
if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.”
~2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT)~
Please pray for the Thornton family. Dewayne Thornton passed away.
Baptist Press
Louisiana Baptist Message
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 8
PSALM 22-26
OCC Video of the Day
“Love in a Shoebox”
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/love-in-a-shoebox/
Today’s Prayer Focus – Homebound people
Thanks for reading and praying today.
Anna Lee
For the word of the LORD is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
I forgot to post that Charles Warren got to go home Wednesday. I hope you got to see pictures or video of the happy family and many co-workers there to be a part of the celebration. It was such a good feeling to see Charles with his hands raised and a smile on his face as he was released after five months of hospitalization due to Covid. What a fighter he is! What great support his family and co-workers have shown!
Rev. David Luce spent a long day testing at Ochsner yesterday. One of the tests needs to be repeated and is scheduled for May 19th. Keep praying.
A friend purchased 19 shirts at the Hope Center so they can be made into dresses for Operation Christmas Child. They have already been washed, folded, and delivered into the hands of the lady who will guide others in the repurposing of the dresses. Another friend sent me money yesterday. It has been used to purchase socks, stickers, and erasers. I didn’t mind shopping for his 90 year old supporter. I’m thankful for those who contribute to make the “shoeboxes” possible. Another friend who is just learning about mission opportunities told me this week how the videos I have shared have helped her to understand needs of others. I hope the videos are helpful to you too.
This is the obituary for Donna Bennett’s mother. I wish I had known this lady.
Say special prays for her daughter, Donna Bennett, who just got out of the hospital.
A resident of Independence, La, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1933 in Amite, LA and was 87 years of age. Long time Louisiana assistant Coach Tony Misita passed away today. Misita started his high school head coaching career in Amite High School, Amite City, La., later moved to Ville Platte High School and Baton Rouge Central High school. Coach Misita then turned to the collegiate ranks having stints at Southeastern Louisiana under Coach Pat Kenelly as linebacker coach and later served as the Lions defensive coordinator with Oscar Lofton. Misita also joined the ranks at Louisiana Tech, Misita serving as Defensive Coordinator coaching on Maxie Lambright’s staff from 1967-70 while quarterback Terry Bradshaw led the bulldogs to multiple years of victories. Coach Misita moved on to coach at Tulane University with Coach Bennie Ellender, and later as defensive lines coach from 1984 until 1987. Tony entered the SEC conference with the University of Mississippi Rebels having stints with Coach Ken Cooper and Coach Steve Sloan as a defensive line coach. After his coaching career, he taught at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School in Independence for ten years. He is survived by wife, Sylvia Thompson Misita; 1 daughter, Susan Misita Petty and husband Spurgeon; 3 sons, John Michael Misita and wife, Cindy, Dwayne Thomas Misita and Anthony Jay Misita; 2 sisters, Josie Vaccarro and Ann Marie LeBlanc; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Fleming, Joseph Misita, Micah Marie Misita, Kaci Misita Guidry, Nicholas Misita and Austin Shaw Dillon; 6 great- grandchildren, Aidan Fleming, Mary Payton Fleming, Denton Bowen, Benjamin Guidry, Drew Peyton Dillon, Ava Tyler Dillon. Preceded in death by his daughter, Toni Lynn Misita; parents, Roy and Mary Misita; brother, Salvador Roy Misita. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, May 7, 2021. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
This photo of Coach Misita shows him as she was almost sixty years ago when he was my teacher.
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 1, 1934 in Clarksdale, MS and was 86 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Judy Sharon Liberto; 3 daughters, Darlene Liberto Blades and husband, Ladd, Margie Liberto and husband Ken Womack and Rosemary Liberto Brister and husband William “Billy” ; son, Sammy Liberto, III and wife, Melissa; grandchildren, Landon Blades and wife, Cristen, MaryAnn Blades and husband Curt Bridges, Whitney Brister Eaton and husband Danny, Blake Brister and wife Esther, Samantha Liberto-Womack and Jake Liberto; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Charleigh and Alex Blades, Rosy, Ladd and Wade Bridges, and Dax and Zoe Eaton; brother, Thomas Liberto. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam Liberto, Sr. and Rosalina Liberto; sister, Margaret Liberto Zepponi. Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 9:00AM Saturday, May 8, 2021. Services conducted by William “Billy” Brister. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Mr. Sam had been sick for a long time. Pray for the family as they adjust to his loss.
A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. He was born December 10, 1944 in Amite, LA and was 76 years of age. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Dena Guyn and Donna Rogers; sister, Harriet Ann Garrie; grandchildren, Jamie McLemore, Jeremiah Danhour, Andrew Peters and Rachael Guyn; 6 great-grandchildren; nephew, Walter Lee Berry; niece, Vickie Lynn Wright. Preceded in death by his father, Hulon Leon Pevey; mother, Nettie Eugenia Pevey; son, William Scott Pevey; 3 grandsons, Jordon Danhour, Johnnie McLemore and Jacob Danhour. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Laverne King. Interment Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 7
PSALM 12-17
PSALM 19-21
Lola’s Lion
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/lolas-lion-behind-the-scenes/
Prayer Focus Today – Those who feel alone, not wanted, and not loved
Thanks for reading and praying today.
Anna Lee
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