God sent us a lightning show and rain several times last night. I hope everyone is safe and dry this morning. The OCC workshop for “Willing Hands” will still happen from 9 – noon in the fellowship hall. As far as I know, the Spring Flingto benefit a local feeding ministry will still be held from 4-7 P.M. at the Co-0p.
Read the Bible in 2021 – April 24
2 SAMUEL 7:1-17 1 CHRONICLES 17:1-15 2 SAMUEL 7:18-29 1 CHRONICLES 17:16-27 2 SAMUEL 8:1-14 1 CHRONICLES 18:1-13 PSALM 60
Graditude – Thank God for something that makes you happy.
Have a great day today as you prepare for the Lord’s Day.
1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: 8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. 15 The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; 16 the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. 17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— 18 with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.
19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.
20 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. 21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. 22 Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion.
Praise the Lord, my soul.
Keith Womack is doing better. Please continue to pray for him.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 23
2 SAMUEL 6:12 1 CHRONICLES 15:1-28 2 SAMUEL 6:12-16 1 CHRONICLES 15:29 2 SAMUEL 6:17-19 1 CHRONICLES 16:1-43 2 SAMUEL 6:19-23
A first grader brought coloring books and band aids.
A church member brought a bag of toys.
One of David’s cousins gave me some money for OCC.
James Rimes turned in a second batch of pencils he has sharpened and took more to sharpen. New pencils are hard to sharpen the first time, so this helps the children when they get their boxes.
The church received flashlights and extra batteries that had been ordered for us.
David and I found a sale this week and bought mini erasers, stickers, socks, bracelets, a couple stuffed animals, etc.
David and I were able to make 150 cross necklaces for the older boys.
We have been blessed. We never know what God is going to bless us with next. It’s exciting to see what He is doing for the “shoeboxes”.
We have a flexible schedule. If you have a couple hours to give, we would love to have you participate. It is so exciting to see what God is doing so many children will have an opportunity to learn about Jesus!
Hoping to see you at Saturday’s workshop from 9-Noon. We love “Willing Hands”.
“My friend, I ask, ‘Who do you think you are to question God?
Does the clay have the right to ask the potter why he shaped it the way he did?’”
~Romans 9:20 (CEV)~
Today, I have a special request for prayer for a young lady who recently had surgery. Please pray for her and for her family.
Shirrill Charaway for Greensburg had pacemaker surgery yesterday. Please pray for his pain level and for complete healing with no complications.
Dorothy Alice Hughes
July 05, 1925 – April 20, 2021
Mrs. Dorothy Alice Hughes, 95, a resident of Kentwood, died at the Belle Masion Nursing Home in Hammond, LA on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana. The Reverend Justin Craft will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery with Hartman-Jones Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hughes was born July 5, 1925 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Edna Furr Rester.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Line Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Ladies Art Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 70 years, Redo “Jack” Henry Hughes and one brother and his wife, Clyde and Mary Rester.
Mrs. Hughes is survived by three sons, Jack D Hughes and wife, Mary C. of Kentwood, Louisiana; Paul M. Hughes and wife, Mary W. of Grand Junction, Colorado and Mark C. Hughes and wife, Dera H. of Kentwood, Louisiana; six grandchildren, J.D. Hughes and wife, Bridgette, Daniel Hughes and wife, Laura, Brandy Hughes, Mandy Hughes and husband, Marc Boren, Jeremy Hughes and wife, Jamie, and Elizabeth Cash and husband, Shane; nine great-grandchildren, Matthew, Madalynne, Parker, Annabel, Avery, Hannah-Kay, Hayden, Christopher and Cordelia.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Hughes, Parker Hughes, J.D. Hughes, Jeremy Hughes and Shane Cash.
Miss Dorothy was a very special lady. I will always remember her Biblical knowledge she share at our Bible studies on Fridays.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 22
Today’s reading has a lot of switching back and forth.
2 SAMUEL 5:1-3 1 CHRONICLES 11:1-3 1 CHRONICLES 12:23-40 2 SAMUEL 5:17-25 1 CHRONICLES 14:8-17 2 SAMUEL 5:6-10 1 CHRONICLES 11:4-9 1 CHRONICLES 3:4 2 SAMUEL 5:13 2 SAMUEL 5:4-5 2 SAMUEL 5:11-12 1 CHRONICLES 14:1-2 1 CHRONICLES 13:1-5 2 SAMUEL 6:1-11 1 CHRONICLES 13:6-14
Operation Christmas Child – This is a reminder that you can leave men’s button front shirts or any adult t-shirts at the church today or tomorrow so they can be used Saturday. If you are coming to our workday Saturday, you can bring them with you. Hoping to see your Saturday!
Graditude – Today, let’s think of something useful for which we are thankful.
God provided a beautiful day yesterday. I hope you enjoyed it.
Enjoy some time outdoors to appreciate what God has created? It’s a beautiful season of the year. The weather couldn’t be any better and certainly is an improvement after all the rain lately. Spend some time outside thanking God for His wonderful creation.
Prayer focus today:
Graduates – no matter the level
Grieving families
items for shoebox – Keep a list in your wallet when you are shopping.
Erasers (large ones)
Balls
Small cars
Marbles
Flashlights and extra batteries
Calculators
Pens
Pencil sharpeners
Underwear – Boys 2-4, Girls 10-14, and Boys 10-14
Remember our “OCC Workday” for our “Willing Hands”
Saturday, April 24
9 – 12 Noon
Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
Bring a snack to share and a friend to work with.
Men, women, and youth can all participate.
Bring a sewing machine and an extension cord if you can sew.
“The LORD does not look at the things people look at.
People look at the outward appearance,
but the LORD looks at the heart.”
~1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)~
My sister, Nancy Schneeweiss Moran is on her death bed, her two sons are with her. Family has been with her this evening, she may be seeing Jesus sooner rather than later. Comfort care only. His will be done! Thanks Don (Schneeweiss)
Please pray for Keith Womack.
Urgent prayers for Dad please. His exp lap was successful yesterday, but as of this morning, he is unable to respond appropriately to commands and questions. Unable to swallow. He can nod to hearing his first name, but nothing else. CT scan came back normal, so we are not sure what the next step is. A picc is being placed for nutrients at this point. Please continue praying. This is not the outcome any of us expected. Leslie Shaw
Jeana Lee-Newton is having problems with breathing. She will have additional testing done today. Pray for answers and proper treatment.
Tilman Paul Pitre
October 31, 1952 – April 18, 2021
Tilman Paul Pitre, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home in Amite, LA. He was born October 31, 1952 in Cut Off, LA and was 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Brenda C. Pitre; daughters, Judy Richardson and Rachel Theriot; step-daughter, Tammy Brandon; step-son, Teddy Fontenot; 2 brothers, Joseph John Pitre and Timmy John Pitre; 4 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 14 step great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Pitre; mother, Doris D. Pitre; sisters, Judy Ann Pitre and Jane P. Bynum; brothers, David, Jimmy and Jeffery Pitre; daughter, Samantha Hanson; granddaughter, Sydney Hanson; great-granddaughter, Audrey Hanson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 20
2 SAMUEL 2:1-3:5 1 CHRONICLES 3:1-4 2 SAMUEL 23:8-17 1 CHRONICLES 11:10-19 2 SAMUEL 23:18-39 1 CHRONICLES 11:20-47
Don’t forget about the Operation Christmas Child Workshop Saturday morning at FBC, Kentwood from 9-12. Bring a snack, a friend, and “Willing Hands”. We will have a number of tables set up as work stations. If you sew, please bring your machine. If you come from another church, you can help us or bring your own project to work on. We will continue to transform men’s shirts into girls’ dresses as one of our projects. There will be lots of non-sewing projects too.
Saturday, the Spring Fling event will benefit the feeding ministry for local children. The time is 4-7 P.M.
Today’s Prayer of Thankfulness – Thank God for all the local churches in our area. We are blessed!
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Please add Mr Frank Foster, from Line Creek area to your prayer list, he is Debra Lee & Anna Byrd father, he is in ICU and not doing well.
Thanks for the support for David’s family as we buried his sister and her son-in-law yesterday. God gave us plenty of sunshine just when we needed it. We also enjoyed great family fellowship as we ate and visited together after the service.
I’m looking forward to having a gathering of “Helping Hands” Saturday to work on various projects for our “Shoeboxes”. There will be something for everyone, male and female, youth and older folks. We will meet in the fellowship hall from 9-12 on the 24th. Bring a finger food to share.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 18
1 SAMUEL 26:1-27:7 1 CHRONICLES 12:1-7 1 SAMUEL 27:8-29:11 1 CHRONICLES 12:19 PSALM 56
Today is God’s day! Worship Him in person, online, or on television. He’ll he looking for us!
TODAY’S Prayer Focus – the United States of America.
“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.”
~Proverbs 3:27 (NLT)~
Dorothy Clark Alford
December 27, 1927 – April 15, 2021
Dorothy Clark Alford, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Camelot Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. She was born December 27, 1927 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 93 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Smith and husband Donnie; grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Jeff Alford, Scott Alford and Ashley Alford Foster; great-grandchildren, Dusty Alford, Taylor Alford, Bucky Alford and Maison Foster; best friend, Kirk Hood. Preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Gayle Clark; stepmother, Etta Clark; husband, Leamon Alford; sons, Leamon “Buddy” Alford, Jr. and Marshall Alford. Graveside Services will be held at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA at 10:00AM Monday, April 19, 2021. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 17
1 SAMUEL 23:13-29 PSALM 54 1 SAMUEL 24:1-25:44
Ladies’ TeaTODAY!
FBC, Greensburg
10 A.M.
Take a friend, not food!
Don’t miss out.
Today’s Prayer Focus – Pray for church services tomorrow all around the world!
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