“‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’
He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.”
~John 6:5-6 (NIV)~
Mr. “Cete” Dillon is scheduled for moving from the hospital to a rehab facility in Kentwood today. Pray all goes well for and during the transfer. “Miss” Ruby is doing well at home.
John Henson and Kim King Henson are learning how to manage with him at home following his stroke. He will be in rehab soon. There will be a benefit jambalaya lunch for John on Thursday, January 14th. Sim Bankston is the cook. The meal will be $8.00 and consists of jambalaya, cole slaw, baked beans, bread, and dessert. Meals can be picked up at Roseland Baptist Church between 11:00 and 12:30. Contact Sim Bankston on Facebook for tickets and any questions you might have.
Read the Bible in 2021 – January 6
GENESIS 18:1-21:7
I love rereading the Bible stories I learned in my youth. I hope you are enjoying this plan too.
If you did not start on January 1, it is not too late to begin. You can catch up in a couple of days. Look back on my posts or get a hard copy from FBC, Kentwood.
Begin to pray about your part in collection of materials to be used in packing the shoeboxes this year. Enjoy the photos for the 2020 packing year Sunday.
We are already working on shoeboxes. Some items we will need are coloring books, $1.00 calculators, erasers, scissors, pencil sharpeners, and pens. Thank-you for helping us pack 400 shoeboxes and lots of extra pencil bags of school supplies.
Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
I don’t know how much has been given this year, but I do know it is never too late to give. You can give through the regular offering opportunities or at the office any time they are open.
David and I got the first covid vaccination yesterday and will get the second one in three weeks. We look forward to being less homebound soon.
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Mr. “Cete” Dillon got a good report yesterday. He will released in a couple of days to come to a facility in Kentwood where he can get the care he needs now.
John F. Needham
August 17, 1937 – January 03, 2021
John F. Needham, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born August 17, 1937 in Kentwood, LA and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife Judy Foster Needham; 4 children, Frances Thornton(Kentwood,LA), Mark Needham(Kentwood, LA), Wayne and Teresa Needham(Kingwood, TX) and Wanda Newman(Kernersville, NC); grandchildren, Joseph Thornton and wife Christy, Lucas Thornton and wife Allison, Clayton Thornton and wife Jessica, Joshua Thorton 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; sister, Mildred Needham Birch. Preceded in death by his parents, Jule Pierce and Mae Felps Needham; sisters, Mary Needham Roberts, Helen Needham Caston, Daisy Lee Needham and Lula Needham Will. Graveside Services will be held at Needham Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 10:00AM Thursday, January 7, 2021. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Violet Mahaffey Hunt
March 27, 1942 – January 02, 2021
Violet Mahaffey Hunt, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born March 27, 1942 in Franklinton, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her 3 children, Rose Hunt Marez and husband Daniel, Mark Hunt and wife Lorrie and Moses Hunt and fiancé Gwen; 11 grandchildren, Joseph, Deanna, Nina, Nathan, Austin, Samantha, Adam, Tommy, Christopher, Nick and Timothy; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Margie Mahaffey Day and Gladys Mahaffey Foster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Hunt; parents, James Daniel Mahaffey and Gracie Mahaffey; sister, Mary Belle Napier; 3 brothers, Joseph Mahaffey, Charles Mahaffey and Roy Mahaffey. Visitation at Roseland Praise and Worship Center from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January, 6, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Bobby Bennett. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mount Hermon, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The shingles vaccine is now available for those who are 70 and above. If you qualify, the vaccinations can be given at some of the local pharmacies and clinics. You must get an appointment in order to get the vaccination.
A number of friends and/or their relatives have are now sick with the virus. If you have been exposed, carefully follow the regulations for quarantine.
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
~Colossians 2:7 (NLT)~
Russell Edward Thompson, Jr.
September 24, 1946 – January 02, 2021
Russell Edward Thompson, Jr., a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 24, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 74 years of age. Russell will be remembered by many as one of the greatest football players in this area. He was also an avid fisherman and owned and operated Thompson Sporting Goods in Amite. He is survived by daughter, Beckie Hendry and husband, Clint; son, Russell Edward Thompson, III “Russ” and wife, Skyla; grandchildren, Hallie and Seth Hendry and Russell Edward Thompson, IV “Ret” and Wyatt Thompson; best buddy, Barbara Yerby; brothers and sisters, Linda Cuti and husband, Dominick, Chuck Thompson and wife, Sherrie, Doris Schwartz, Margaret Strahan and husband, Alan, Mark Thompson and wife, Laura; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Russell, Sr. and Dot Thompson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until 11:30AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 with a eulogy at 11:00AM. A private mass will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, following visitation. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(Russell’s jersey number was 33! I got to watch him play every week. His two younger brothers also wore 33. Isn’t it amazing what your brain can remember?)
CATHERINE “JOYCE” CHAMBERS
Catherine “Joyce” Chambers, age 99, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born on Saturday, November 5, 1921, in Amite, Louisiana, to Thomas Warren Cooper and Annie Elizabeth Glascock Cooper. Joyce lived and loved her beloved Loranger Wolves. She was a teacher, mentor, guidance counselor and coach for many years at Loranger High School and started the first Beta Club there for all academic students. Joyce was very active and volunteered for many years at North Oaks Medical Center. She enjoyed life and loved golfing, tennis, bowling, the Loranger Wolves, girls’ basketball, crossword puzzles, or any word puzzles, but she especially loved spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her son, Ronald Glynn Chambers and his wife Rita Carlton Chambers, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, also many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Warren Cooper and Annie Elizabeth Glascock Cooper, her husband, Leslie Thomas Chambers, her children, Barbara Chambers Clouate, Linda Chambers Wyckoff and Russell “Rusty” Chambers.
A Visitation for Joyce will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 8:30 am until 10:30 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. A Funeral Mass Celebrating Joyce’s Life will follow visitation at 11:00 am at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery of the Sacred Heart in Loranger.
Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service at the funeral home and at the church we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Annie Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund in Hammond or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, http://www.cff.org in Joyce’s memory.
Betty Simpson asks us to add Dot White to our prayer lists. She’s having colon surgery Tuesday.
“Miss” Ruby Dillon got to come home yesterday. Hopefully, it won’t be long before Mr. “Cete” Dillon comes home too. Please continue to pray for both of them.
Charles Warren had a pacemaker put in yesterday. He did well with the surgery. His wife got to visit with him and encourage him.
Angie “Anne” Simmons Hurst
July 18, 1930 – December 31, 2020
Angie “Anne” Simmons Hurst died December 31st, 2020 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, LA. Anne was a 90-year-old life-time resident of Kentwood, Louisiana. She was a professional Art and Music teacher and was a Water Safety and Swimming instructor. In her senior years, she earned gold medals in the State Swimmers Senior Olympics and held SFS (Stay Fit for Service) Water Aerobics for local participates. Anne traveled with her devoted husband, John “Shady” Hurst, during his military career and as volunteer missionaries with the Southern Baptist Home and Foreign Mission Boards. She was co-builder, with her husband, of Inspiration Park, an interdenominational Christian facility, and the designer and artist of sculptures, paintings, and artifacts in the park. Anne wrote three books, “You Are So Beautiful”, a children’s story and art book dedicated to the children of Guyana; “The Taste of Him”, a family journal of personal experiences of their walk with the Lord; and “Sap from the Olive Root”, their travel experiences of tracing Christian roots through Jewish history from Israel to America, three copies located in the Kentwood Library. Her later work was spent as a Disaster Relief Chaplain upon official endorsement by the Baptist Mission Board and commissioned by Kentwood First Baptist Church. Gladly serving many times during disasters created by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and the earthquake in Haiti, she was presented with the Cal Jones Distinguished Lifetime Service Award. Preceding her in death are her beloved husband of 54 years, Chaplain John “Shady” Hurst; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Isaac Simmons; four sisters, Lillian Rachel, Voncile Mack, Ollie Stoker, and Willie V. Hughes; one brother, W. I. Simmons; her devoted loving son, Johnny, and a precious granddaughter, Rebekah Carter. Mrs. Hurst is survived by her wonderful daughters and husbands, Nedra and Richard Carter, Bonnie and Marc Impastato; five grandchildren, John Richard Carter and wife, Keith Ann, Marie Carter Cochran, Ryan, Joshua, and Tanner Hurst, and Katie Impastato; and four great grandchildren, Rebekah and Mary Alex Carter and Will and Caroline Cochran; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services and interment will be held at Inspiration Park Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. where she will be buried next to her husband. The family, especially Bonnie, wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital for their care and compassion during mama’s illness. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Pat Hendry
December 23, 1947 – December 31, 2020
A resident of Chesbrough, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He was born December 23, 1947 in Magnolia, MS and was 73 years of age. Mr. Pat was a Veteran, a dairy farmer and milk hauler. He loved many and was loved by many. He is survived by children, Earl Ray Clark, Jr., Travis Leslie Hendry and wife, Hannah, and Julie Hendry Hutchinson and husband, Robert; special grandkids, Logan Moneyhun and Jasie Sims; grandkids, Timmy Holloway, Tommy Holloway, London Clark, Joshua Clark, Augustus “Gus” Clark, Emily Hendry, Kort Hendry, Everett Hendry, Elizabeth Hutchinson, and Brice Hutchinson; great-grandkids, Samuel Clark, Beaudi Dickerson, Karter Grace Abernathy, and Fletcher Laine Slaven exected soon; brother, Larry Hendry and wife, Rhonda; sister, Peggy Schiro and husband, Gary. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton and Hughla Hendry; wife of 31 years, Margaret Welch Hendry; daughter, Barbara Estelle Hendry; special grandson, “Boc” Sims; grandkids, Mary Margaret Hendry, Leslie Marie Hendry, and Lige Leslie Hendry; sister, Barbara June Hendry; sister-in-law, Marie Hendry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Graveside Services will be held at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA at 2:00PM on Monday, January 4, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s pray for those who are seventy and above and who will have the opportunity to receive a covid vaccination next week. May each person pray about their choice and make the right decision for themselves. Also, pray for those who will be administering the vaccinations. Then, pray the vaccination and booster will be beneficial to all who choose to have them. Pray this pandemic is losing strength allowing people to be in better health again. Pray seniors will make good choices about getting “out and about” again.
FBC, Kentwood will be having Sunday School at 9:00 this morning, followed by worship services at 10:30 and 6:00 P.M. Online worship services will be available on Facebook.
“Glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.”
~Ephesians 3:20 (TLB)~
Deborah Bales is at home. She is blessed and thankful her health is improving. Please continue to pray for her.
Charles Warren is making small steps in the “getting better” direction. Please continue to pray for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.
Mr. “Cete” Dillon has been moved to a room next door to “Miss” Ruby‘s room at North Oaks. They hope to see each other now. They both continue to improve.
Pat Hendry of Chesbrough passed away Friday night at Tulane, the only hospital that had room for him. (Pat’s mother and David’s mother were sisters.)
Prayer Focus – Today, let’s pray for people struggling to make wise decisions about schooling, healthcare, churches, jobs, finances, etc. Pray they turn to God for guidance.
Lottie Moon Offering for international missions
You can always give and know that one hundred percent of your gift goes directly to the mission field.
“Shoeboxes”
Plans are underway for OCC 2021 at FBC, Kentwood. This is a year-long project. The focus is on needy children around the world. Not only do we try to supply some needs, toothbrushes, soap, etc., but we also focus on introducing the children to Jesus. Join us in helping.
I would love to encourage those of you who have not participated before to join in this year. You can work with our church or any other church or organization, or simply pack the shoeboxes on your own. I am available to give guidance based on my experiences and training.
MR. “CETE” DILLON has improved. “MISS” RUBY DILLON is making even better improvement. Pray for continued improvement for both of them. Home now seems to be the destination once they are discharged.
I received word that MRS. ANNE HURST passed away yesterday. Due to timing, I have not confirmed her death. I do know she has been hospitalized for some time at Greensburg.
READ THE BIBLE IN 2021 – January 1, 2021
Today is the day to begin reading the Bible in one year for the first time for some. For others, it will be reading again since they have done so before. The time is never right to stop reading. Today’s reading is the first three chapters of the Bible.
Genesis 1:1 – Genesis 3:24
Don’t forget you get a printed list at FBC, Kentwood. They are available in the sanctuary and during office hours.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR TODAY – Today, let’s pray for each other as we read our Bibles this year. Many years ago, I asked my cousin to be my accountability partner for my daily Bible reading. She called each evening to ask if I had read my Bible that day. If I hadn’t she asked me to read aloud over the phone. It worked. Her calls were my motivation to keep reading when I had lots of homework or other things to my schedule. Accountability partners are good for each other. If you need one, pray today for God to help you select someone who will be faithful in reminding you to read your Bible.
HYMN OF THE DAY
I don’t know what 2021 holds for us as individual, families, churches, towns, or countries, but I know who holds our tomorrows. He will walk with us through all our good days and our bad days. I hope you know Him too.
My apologies for being late with this post. My computer suddenly stopped opening tabs early this morning. I thought I had done something wrong, but Jason suggested the internet must have been down. Thankfully, he was correct.
Debbie Bales was hospitalized yesterday and is undergoing some tests to identify her problem. Please pray for her and for her family.
Ashley Miller Hutto had a successful gall bladder surgery yesterday. Pray for her during her recovery.
Donna Fay Miller has several health issues that seem to require periodic hospitalizations. She’s home now. Pray for Donna Fay’s health.
Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon are hospitalized, but may not be there very long before going to rehab. Thank God for their improvement from covid.
Pray for all the others who are sick with covid. David and I have both lost a cousin and some friends. Most families have now lost at least one loved one. Pray for families.
Pamela Mae Bunch Sellers
December 15, 1952 – December 29, 2020
Pamela Mae Bunch Sellers, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed into her eternal reward peacefully at her home in Kentwood, Louisiana on December 29, 2020.
Pam was born in Magnolia, Mississippi on December 15, 1952. She was the only child of George H. “Nookie” Bunch, Jr. and Marguerite Newman Bunch.
She was a Majorette in the Kentwood High School Band during her high school years, and retired from both the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, where she was a civil deputy, and the 21st Judicial District Court Judges Chambers in the Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse, where she was the receptionist for many years. She enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren and attending any special events in which they were involved. She was a member of Kentwood First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George H. Bunch, Jr. and Marguerite Newman Bunch, and a granddaughter, Simone Eva Sellers.
Pam is survived by her husband of 48 years, Wm. David Sellers; her son, Bill Sellers and his wife, Michell; her daughter, Kara Sellers Corkern and her husband, Wesley; and her two granddaughters, Molly Elizabeth Sellers and Camellia Mae Corkern.
Visitation will be held from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at McKneely Funeral Home, 501 Ave. G, Kentwood, Louisiana, on Saturday, January 2, 2021, followed by services conducted by Bro. Joey Miller at 11:00AM. Burial at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, Louisiana. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jimmie J. Van, Jr.
(My cousin)
August 5, 1942 – December 29, 2020
Jimmie J. Van Jr, 78 of McComb, MS, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on December 29, 2020. At the time of his passing, Mr. Van was lovingly surrounded by his children.
Mr. Van was born on August 5, 1942 to Jimmie J. Van Sr. and Elizabeth Wilkinson Van, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his precious granddaughter Delia Catherine Van, daughter of Justin Cord and Diane Lazarus Van.
Survivors are his children, daughter Julie Van Kitchens (Kevin) of Hattiesburg, MS and their four children. Sons, Justin Cord Van (Diane) and Jason Ernest Van all of McComb, MS. Sister, Laurie Van Fesmire (Ike) and brother Jerry Van (Linda) all of McComb, MS. Also, surviving him are a host of cousins and numerus nieces and nephews. Mr. Van was also survived by a long time (40+years) loyal employee and friend, Nancy McCarthy or McComb, MS.
Mr. Van’s title was “Papaw” to grandchildren, Laila Annette (11), Charles “Charlie” Prescott (6) and twins Mary Callihan and Elizabeth “Liz Morgan” Kitchens (3) all of Hattiesburg, MS. His grandchildren brought him so much joy and he was loved dearly by them all.
Mr. Van grew up in Magnolia near Terry’s Creek Baptist Church where he was a member and learned to sing and love Christian music. Throughout his life, he led music at various churches around McComb which included Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, Magnolia Methodist Church and Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. He was also a faithful choir member at Central Baptist Church for many years.
Mr. Van graduated in 1960 from Magnolia High School and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force for four years. Once he returned home, Mr. Van attended Southwest MS Community College and Hinds Junior College where he studied computers. After working with computers for several years, Mr. Van made the decision to start a new business in McComb with his parent’s encouragement. In September 1971, Van opened the doors of a new building in Pike Center Mart, named City Paint & Glass. He was owner/operator for 37 years before retiring. City Paint & Glass today proudly runs under the leadership of Mr. Van’s two sons, Jason Van and Justin Van.
Mr. Van loved the Lord and found joy in serving him wherever he could. He had a lifelong love for global mission work that took him many places around the world. He loved singing and used his voice often for the Lord. He loved working in his yard and helping others with theirs, especially his son in law Kevin. Mr. Van enjoyed going to the movies and watching a good western on TV. He loved to travel and pick up trinkets from his visits to keep as mementoes. He often attended soccer games of his grandchildren and loved watching them play. Mr. Van was a people person to the core and truly loved visiting and chatting with people after his retirement.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Van and family would greatly appreciate donations be made to “Delia’s Dock” in remembrance of his beautiful granddaughter who was born sleeping. Checks can be made out to Becky’s Camp Sunshine Foundation Inc. (In memo please note “Delia’s Dock”) and sent c/o Betsy Murrell PO Box 1704 McComb, MS. 39649.
Tomorrow is the official date to begin to read through the Bible again. I got an early start and am enjoying the familiar stories. Reading a translation that is more like reading a modern day book makes it easier than the formality of some other versions. It is very appropriate for this.
Today’s Prayer Focus
Thank God for 2020 despite covid and other issues you may have faced. Thank him for His presence with you daily, all the provisions He supplied, your health, your family, etc. There is much to thank Him for even though we have had a pandemic.
Ask God for guidance in 2021. He is prepared to give it to us. We just need to listen to Him and follow His guidance.
Pray for Jimmy and Linda Williams. He has been in and out of the hospital more than one time lately. Pray the doctors can find the right treatment for Jimmy.
Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon are in North Oaks due to Covid-19. They went in yesterday afternoon and hopefully won’t need to be there long. Mr. “Cete’s” covid is complicated with heart issues. Please pray for them and their family.
Continue to pray for all those who are sick. Some have been on this prayer list. Some may have been on your personal prayer list.
Jimmy Van, Jr. of the Magnolia/McComb area passed away yesterday.
Pam B. Sellers of Kentwood also passed away yesterday.
I will post obituaries when they become available.
It may seem early to you to think about packing shoeboxes for the 2021 Christmas season, but I assure you lots of dedicated packers are out looking for deals and beginning to shop according to their packing plans for the coming season. A friend has already started sewing for our shoeboxes. She made masks for all our boxes last year. Yesterday, she sent me sample of her sewing projects for the coming shoebox season. What is your talent? What will you aim to accomplish for OCC in 2021. We all need to start with our talents and make our plans. Be thinking and then, volunteer. Yesterday, I also had a volunteer for online shopping. What a blessing these ladies are to the “shoebox” program.
Have you really prayed about someone or something lately. I believe God wants us to fervently pray.
As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.
Despite learning of more covid cases in our area, I also hear of improvements. Today, I can say that Deputy Charles Warren had made several significant improvements in the last few days. Let’s pray for his continued improvement and for the improvement of all the others who are now sick. I read that worldwide, many places are reporting higher number of cases than ever before. Be safe and pray.
Today’s Prayer Focus: Today, I plan to spend some time listing all of my many blessing of 2020 and thanking God for how the blessings greatly outnumber the problems. Today, focus on the positives of 2020 and thank God.
The chronological Bible reading plan for 2021 is available at FBC, Kentwood. Stop by and get one for your/your family’s use. I finished my 2020 plan and started this new one early. I’m enjoying it and not finding it difficult to follow. I hope many of you begin it on the first.
Don’t forget we will be repurposing men’s button front shirts into dresses for Operation Christmas Child. We are depending on you to supply us with shirts. They can be left in the church office or the classroom next to the choir room. Let me know if you would like to learn how to cut and sew the shirts for this awesome transformation.
Today is a good day to pray for and contribute to the Lottie Moon Offering for international missions.
Looking ahead to 2021, what are some areas of your life you may wish to alter. Think of spiritual changes, not just the physical changes we often hear. Do you need to get more involved in your church? Do you need more Bible study? Do you need to get involved in a ministry? Etc.
Many of us have spent most of our days home and away from people because of the pandemic. Today, make an effort to contact at least one person you have not seen lately. Check on their health and their needs. Pray for them. Let them know someone is thinking about them. Be an encourager! They will be blessed! You will also be blessed!
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