“Do not merely listen to the word,

and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

~James 1:22 (NIV)~

Today is the National Day of Prayer. You can meet others at the Kentwood City Hall for a season of prayer at noon today.

Rev. David Luce is going to Ochsner in New Orleans today for all the testing and prep work leading up to a valve replacement next week. Please pray all goes well today.

Mrs. Donna (Robert) Bennett made it home from the hospital. She was still “wobby” due to weakness. Today is her mother’s funeral. Please say special prayers for her and her family.

Donna is being discharged from hospital today sometime and anxious to get home. She is doing much better and will continue chemo and radiation on Monday, if everything goes right. They don’t want too long a gap in treatment which could lead to a backslide, and we don’t want to lose ground.

Funeral for her Mom is Friday at Centuries Funeral Home 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. Visitation will be 11:30 with Service following at 12:30.

Judy Foster Needham

August 16, 1957 – May 01, 2021

A resident of McComb, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 16, 1957 in Amite, LA and was 63 years of age. She is survived by 4 step-children, Mark Needham(Kentwood, LA), Frances Thornton(Kentwood, LA),Wayne Needham and Teresa(Kingwood, TX) and Wanda Newman(Kernersville, NC); step-grandchildren, Joseph Thornton and wife Christy, Lucas Thornton and wife Allison, Clayton Thornton and wife Jessica, Joshua Thornton and wife Danyelle, J.B. Needham and wife Crystal, Tabitha Whittington, Trenton Needham, Seth Needham, Cassie Needham, Joe Newman, Jr. and wife, Angie and Tiffany Hutchins and husband Adam; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Clovis Foster and wife Mattie and Roy Foster and wife Gloria. Preceded in death by her husband, John F. Needham; parents, Willie and Pearl Foster; brother, Willie Foster, Jr. Graveside Services will be held at Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA at 11:00AM on Friday, May 7, 2021. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

LOTS OF GOOD NEWS AND GREAT JOY IN 2020

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/lots-of-good-news-and-great-joy-in-2020/

Operation Christmas Child

David and I had a couple hours in town before prayer meeting, so we spent it doing work for OCC. We got a lot accomplished. David found smiley faced erasers, colorful pencil sharpeners, and decorative pencils left in the drop-off box in the fellowship hall. We will put them to good us as we pack the extra pencil bags at our workday on the 22nd so they can be placed in boxes that others packed, but which are a little short on school supplies. If you are available, we would love to have you help pack those pencil bags.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

1 KINGS 2:1-9
2 SAMUEL 23:1-7
1 KINGS 2:10-12
1 CHRONICLES 29:26-30
PSALM 4-6
PSALM 8-9
PSALM 11

Baptist Press

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Today’s Prayer Concern – Parents whose children are graduating.

Pray for wisdom as they guide the graduates as they make “steps” into a new phase of life.

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh and

whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

I want to start with some fantastic news. God has answered our prayers for Deputy Charles Warren. He will be coming home midday today! Thank you for all your prayers as he spent five months in the hospital fighting Covid-19. Please continue to pray for him as he continues to improve at home.

The next news concerns Keith Womack who has been fighting cancer. He has now been cleared of cancer and is ready to go on with life. Thank God for the good report and ask for His continuing watch-care over Keith and his family.

Robin Alford, daughter of Walton and Peggy, has been fighting a long battle as she tried to heal from and ankle accident in the snow over a year ago. She is finally wearing a “shoe” and applying pressure to her foot. The last surgery seemed to have helped her progress.

Donna Bennett, the wife of my classmate, Robert Bennett, is making some progress, but continues to need out prayers. Pray she can regain her weight and strength so she can wage battle with cancer. Pray for the family as plans are being made for Donna’s mother’s celebration of life.

Tomorrow, May 6th, is the National Day of Prayer.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 5

1 CHRONICLES 29:1-22
1 KINGS 1:1-53

Today’s Video

LA HISTORIA DE NÉSTOR: SALVACIÓN EN EL SALVADOR

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/la-historia-de-nstor-salvacin-en-el-salvador/

I’m thankful the weather yesterday wasn’t any worse. Watering the outside plants can be postponed a few days.

Anna Lee

“As the deer pants for streams of water,

so my soul pants for you, my God.”

~Psalm 42:1 (NIV)~

Toby Miller has completed his round of treatment. Thank God treatment was available for him.

Rev. David Luce is still being evaluated in McComb, but it seems he will need heart valve surgery. This will probably happen next week at Ochsner in New Orleans. His daughter thanked us for praying for her dad.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 4

1 CHRONICLES 26:1-28:21

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

SHOEBOX PACKING GOES FULL-CIRCLE!

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/shoebox-packing-goes-full-circle/

Today’s Prayer Focus – Drivers

We are all on the highway with other drivers. Today, let’s focus our prayers on the drivers. Some are new at driving. Some have been driving for 75 years. Some don’t feel well, but have things to do. Some are in a hurry. Some are tired and/or sleepy. Some drive cars that are not properly functioning. These situations make us wonder how we ever get home safely. Thank God for his watch-care over us as we travel. Pray for all drivers to be attentive and to maintain their vehicles properly.

Anna Lee

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart,

all your soul,

all your mind,

and all your strength.”

~Mark 12:30 (NLT)~

Please pray for Rev. David Luce who served in the Amite area and has now retired to the McComb are. He has been admitted to the hospital with breathing issues and is having some fluid removed.

Robert Bennett was my classmate in Amite. His wife, Donna Bennett, has begun cancer treatment. After a week she lost 10-12 pounds and was admitted to the hospital over the weekend for nourishment. Yesterday, her mother passed away. They request prayers.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 3

1 CHRONICLES 23:1-25:31

The May workday for “willing hands” for missions will be May 22 from 9:00 A.M. to noon in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood. If your hands are willing, please join us as we create, organize, and prepare items for packing in “shoeboxes”. All those whose hands are willing are encouraged to attend. You are invited to bring a friend and a finger food. You’ll be amazed at the projects that are being done.

Today’s Prayer Focus – College Students

Today, let’s pray for our college students who are completing another semester of school. Pray for them to have a clear focus on “what they want to be when they grow up”.

The flowers have been beautiful in our area. Take time to enjoy the beauty God provides for us. Realize that despite all our work, He is the one who sends the beautiful results.

Anna Lee

“MAY HE EQUIP YOU WITH ALL YOU NEED FOR DOING HIS WILL.

MAY HE PRODUCE IN YOU,

THROUGH THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST,

EVERY GOOD THING THAT IS PLEASING TO HIM.”

~Hebrews 13:21 (NLT)~

LOTS OF GOOD NEWS AND GREAT JOY IN 2020

https://wordpress.com/post/theprayerlink.com/30063

Yesterday was a day of preparation for packing our shoeboxes.

-Price tags were removed from fire trucks.

-Lots of plastic storages bags were regrouped according to size. Think of baggies, but in multiple sizes.

-Packages of erasers, markers, flashlights, calculators, etc. were opened and prepared for shoeboxes.

-What a blessing it is to know the over nine million “shoeboxes” were packed and that FBC, Kentwood had a part in packing, collecting, and shipping them!

Oh, what fun it is to work on items and think of the boys and girls who will be blessed with a “shoebox”. Even better than that, boys and girls will have an opportunity to learn about Jesus!

READ THE BIBLE CHRONOLOGICALLY IN 2021 – MAY 2

2 SAMUEL 24:1-9
1 CHRONICLES 21:1-6
2 SAMUEL 24:10-17
1 CHRONICLES 21:7-17
2 SAMUEL 24:18-25
1 CHRONICLES 21:18-22:19

It’s the Lord’s Day. Attend church in person or online. Be sure He is a part of your day!

Anna Lee

The weather is delaying publication of this post. I’ll keep trying.

“Each of you as a good manager

must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.”

~1 Peter 4:10 (GW)~

Pray for the nursing home residents from FBC, Kentwood.

Camelot Community Care

Othell Williams

Mary Young

Landmark Nursing Home

Frances Strickland

St. Helena Nursing Home

Judy Purvis

Charles Dudley Terrell

May 01, 1905 – April 27, 2021

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hathorn Funeral Home in for Charles Dudley Terrell, 72, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Interment will be at Hollywood City Cemetery in McComb, Mississippi. Rev. Bob Goolsby and Dr. David Millican will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hathorn Funeral Home Chapel

He was born in McComb, MS, in 1948, and lived in Redwood City, CA for most of his childhood but spent many summers in McComb with his grandparents.
He was a retired minister, having served in five Southern Baptist Churches over his career of 35 years.  He also taught Art Education with an emphasis in Art “Evangelism,” (sharing Christ while teaching art), in the church, school, prison, and Native American settings. As a young man, he was in the Navy and served his country as a naval aviator and he became a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL during the Vietnam War era. He will be fondly remembered for his love of Christ, of the church, and of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Terrell, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McKinley, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Albert Terrell, all of McComb.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wrenell (Bond) Terrell, his two children, Rebekah Roberts and husband, Tom, of Milton, FL, his son Robby Terrell and wife, Amber (Boutwell) Terrell, of Hattiesburg, MS, with two grandchildren, Claire Robert and Trey Roberts of Milton, FL; and three siblings; Steve Terrell of Plano, TX, Claudia Morris of San Ramon, CA, and Jennifer Disibio, of Livermore, CA, along with their spouses, children, and grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon’s International.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 1

2 SAMUEL 22:1-51
PSALM 18

(Copies for the Bible reading listing for the next couple of months are available at First Baptist Church in the sanctuary or the office. We would live to have you reading along with us.)

Operation Christmas Child

OCC can be done individually or as a group project. It can also be done year-round or in the fall. You can even pack online. Do what works for you and your church.

STUDENTS HELP FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/students-help-fulfill-the-great-commission/

Prayer Focus for Today – Services in our local churches tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

“When the master comes and finds the servant doing his work,

the servant will be blessed.”

~Luke 12:43 (NCV)~

Mr. Frank Foster

January 15, 1929 – April 27, 2021

Mr. Frank Foster, 92, went to be with The Lord on April 27, 2021 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.Frank was the son of Samuel Thomas and Bertha Spinks Foster. He loved his Lord, family and church family. He enjoyed spending time with his girls, his grandkids and great grandkids. His hobbies included solving crossword puzzles, cutting grass, feeding and watching birds, and walking in the woods with his dogs.He was a faithful member and a deacon at Line Creek Baptist Church, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. He was a joy to be around and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 58 years, Gladys Belle Wiggins Foster; two brothers, Andrew Coover Foster and Aaron Thomas Foster; and four sisters, Alice Fredonia “Freddie” Hunter, Philena Ford, Betsy Frank and Anna Foster.He is survived by two daughters; Deborah Lea and Gerald of Chatawa, MS and Anna Byrd and Wayne of Summit, MS; six grandkids, Michelle Nunnery and Jeffery, Christopher Lea and Abbi, Ryan Byrd and Nikki, Kayla Stringer and Channing, Amy Motta and Christopher, and Kristen Byrd; six great grandkids, Charleston Belle Nunnery, Lainey Grace Stringer, LeighAnna Claire Byrd, Rosi Jane Lea, Maverick Weston Stringer and one on the way, Ava Belle Motta along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.A visitation will be held at Line Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Brother Justin Craft will officiate. A graveside service will be held at the Daniel McDaniel Cemetery in Osyka with Dr. David Millican officiating. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Line Creek Baptist Church’s building fund or children and youth fund.Share condolences at Sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 30

2 SAMUEL 19:31-20:26
PSALM 7
2 SAMUEL 21:1-22
1 CHRONICLES 20:4-8

Baptist Press

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Louisiana Baptist Message

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Video for Operation Christmas Child

Island with No Power, No Airport Receives Shoebox Gifts

You can find this on the Samaritan’s Purse, but I have been unable to share the link. Here’s another one…

https://players.brightcove.net/6056665227001/sPAGCo8Ny_default/index.html?videoId=6247193572001&autoplay=play

THE GREAT COMMISSION IN ACTION

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/the-great-commission-in-action/

Have a wonderful day. Be sure to give of yourself to others in some way today.

Anna Lee

….for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

~1 John 5:4~

Buddy Morris has begun his new treatment. Pray for Buddy and Eleanor as they travel for the treatment.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 29

2 SAMUEL 17:15-29
PSALM 3
PSALM 63
2 SAMUEL 18:1-19:30

Baptist Press

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Operation Christmas Child Video

“THE URGENCY OF THE GOSPEL“

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/the-urgency-of-the-gospel/

David and I got our first tour of the new Church office complex. Construction is finished, but the moving in hasn’t started yet. The building is beautiful and designed for functionality. Landscaping and other projects to complete the work are scheduled for the coming weeks.

Anna Lee

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

~Psalm 34:18 (NIV)~

Please pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden. She has new eye issues. She cannot recognize people two feet in from of her, but can recognize them by their voice. Pray for her as she seeks medical information.

Please add “Miss” Bessie to your personal prayer list. As you pray for her, please also pray for all the others you have listed.

If you haven’t already started to pray for the 2021 graduates, please do so. Pray for the decisions they make at this time in their lives.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 28

2 SAMUEL 15:1-17:14

Baptist Press

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Operation Christmas Child Video

I’m going to begin to include some videos from young adults who received a “shoebox” when they were young. The videos show and tell about the impact of young lives. I hope you will take time to watch each one. I pray you will be encouraged to participate in Operation Christmas Child. If you have any questions, please ask.

YVES’ STORY: FROM HATRED TO LOVE

https://wordpress.com/post/theprayerlink.com/30026

Impact the world for Jesus today!

Anna Lee

“Look, I’m standing at the door and knocking.

If anyone listens to my voice and opens the door,

I’ll come in and we’ll eat together.”

~Revelation 3:20 (GW)~

Josiah Huckaby, son of Job and KK, had a yearly heart cath yesterday. The results were not perfect, but very good. Next cath will be in one year.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – April 27

2 SAMUEL 12:26-31
1 CHRONICLES 20:2-3
2 SAMUEL 13:1-14:33

Baptist Press

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Please continue to pray for those who have been listed here and for those on your personal prayer list.

Anna Lee