It’s Ora Lee Wilson’s brother-in-law who is very sick, not Yvonne’s brother-in-law. I wrote it incorrectly.
Thursday
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
Yvonne Birch’s brother-in-law is hospitalized with a very serious gastro problem. Please be in prayer for him.
Ritchie Yarbarough has Covid. He is quarantined at home until Christmas Eve. His mother, Jan, is not sick, but is quarantined with him.
Letitia “Beth” Easley Wilson
July 07, 1928 – December 16, 2020
Letitia “Beth” Easley Wilson , a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born July 7, 1928 in Meridian, MS and was 92 years of age. She was the most loving mother , mother-in-law, grand and great-grandmother, and friend to all. Our precious “Mamaw” loved us so well. Mamaw and her delicious pound cake will be forever missed. She is survived by her daughter, Linda West and husband, Bernard; grandchildren, Vicki Boudreaux and husband, Bryan, John Pirie and wife, Tammie and James Pirie; great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Alec, Casen, Luke, Landon, Lexie and Cassie. Preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius and Vivia Chisolm; husband, Marvin Easley; husband, Billie Wilson; brother, Paul Chisolm. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA at 10:00AM Saturday, December 19, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Delta Deaton Lewis
June 11, 1927 – December 10, 2020
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home. She was born June 11, 1927 in Morganza, LA and was 93 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Gene Lewis and Gary Lewis; 5 grandchildren, Amanda Lewis, Blayne Lewis, Brady Lewis, Ruston Slaven, and Brandon Slaven; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and 1 sister, Lucy Deaton Walker. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Lewis, Sr.; parents, Hereford and Cloteal LeBlanc Deaton; granddaughter, Amy Lobre; 2 sisters, Gladys Dickinson and Dorothy Jarreau. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until 11:00PM on Saturday and at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church, Smithdale, MS from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Services conducted by Elder Luke Addison. Interment Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Smithdale, MS. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 17th
Nahum 1:1-3:19
Revelation 8:1-13
Psalm 136:1-26
Proverbs 30:7-9
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Donations can be made at your local Baptist Church Sunday or during the week at the church office.
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s pray for the elderly of our community who have a hard time dealing with the cold temperatures.
Thank-you for “tuning-in” and praying.
Anna Lee
Wednesday
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
~Isaiah 9:6~
Sandra (Mrs. Wilton) Hughes passed away yesterday. Please be in prayer for her family.
Eva Mae Frey Morris
December 17, 1929 – December 11, 2020
A resident of Hillsdale, Eva Mae died the evening of Friday, December 11th at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. She was born December 17, 1929 in Amite, Louisiana and would have turned 91 on her birthday. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University with a major in library science. Eva Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, of 55 years and leaves behind their four children: Sherry Dale Morris Bingham and her husband, Charles Michael Bingham, Milton Douglas Morris, Julie Claire Morris, and Melanie Anne Morris Dribben. She is also survived by four grand children: John Philip Bingham and his wife Alexandria Jillian Bingham, Lydia Katherine Dribben, Eli Samuel Dribben, and Lei Anne Dribben; and three great grandchildren: Hunter Wyatt Bingham, Skylar Jane Bingham, and Marshall Charles Rider Bingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Douglas Frey and Lou Eva Doughty Frey; her grandson, Ethan Taylor Dribben; her sister, Ruby Kathryn Frey Thompson and her husband, Robert Young Thompson, Junior; her brother Samuel Douglas Frey, Junior; her brother Robert Lee Frey and his wife, Margaret Sue Kemp Frey. As a young girl, Eva Mae was never seen without a cat in her arms. She loved living in the country and spending time in nature — walking, birdwatching, and using her metal detector to discover hidden treasures. Throughout her life she was an avid reader and a lover of the written word. She was keenly interested in genealogy and family history, tracing her roots back to the Mayflower. Eva Mae loved “pretty things,” especially the beauty and magic of Christmas, and instilled that love in each of her children. She ensured that her children experienced a creative, imaginative, and broadened childhood. Early on she established a spiritual foundation by ensuring that her children were thoroughly instructed in biblical matters through regular church attendance, Bible School, and Christian education. “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies… Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31:10 and 28. She will be greatly missed by her family and the many friends she leaves behind. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 10:00 am until noon on Friday, December 18th. Funeral service will be a private family affair. The family thanks you for respecting their wishes at this difficult time. Interment will be in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 16
Micah 5:1-7:20
Revelation 7:1-17
Psalm 135:1-21
Proverbs 30:5-6
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
100% of the money given goes to support international missionaries!
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Jesus is the reason for the Christmas season!
Anna Lee
Tuesday
…. and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
~Genesis 22:18~
Mrs. Anne Hurst continues her stay at the St. Helena, but she is much improved. Please keep her in your prayers.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lillie is home! She needs more improvement, but is much better.
John Henson has been moved to rehab in Hammond. His grandson, Sintia has been moved to OLOL Children’s Hospital. Keep praying for the family.
Another former student is hospitalized with Covid-19. Many of the cases lately have been among younger and seemingly healthy people.
Bro. Don Meadow’s mother‘s procedure went well. Thank you for praying for her.
Dois “Doris” Booty Young
March 24, 1939 – December 12, 2020
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home. She was born March 24, 1939 in Spring Creek, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by 2 daughters, Bonita Y. Anthony and husband, Michael, and Wanda Miller and husband, Larry; 2 sons, Ronnie W. Young and Randy Young; 4 grandchildren, Cara Garner and husband, Tommy, Jordan Miller, Jacob Miller and wife, Raissa, and Jacob Young and wife, Jeanette; 5 great-grandchildren, Kade Cutrer, Morgan Creppel, Cody Garner, Caden Garner, Caleb Garner, and Aiden Young; sister, Betty B. Simpson and husband, Bobby; 2 brothers, Dennis Booty and Lindsey Booty and wife, JoAnn. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clarence “Tut” Young; parents, Homer J. and Faye Cutrer Booty; brother, Verlin Booty and wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Juanita Booty; daughter-in-law, Linda Young. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 18, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Michael Anthony, Jordan Miller, Jacob Miller, Tommy Garner, Kade Cutrer, and Jacob Young. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Mrs. Eva Mae Morris passed away. The family has decided NOT to have a traditional funeral due to Covid-19, but a time of visitation will be held Friday.
Today’s Prayer Focus – Let’s pray for everyone to understand the real meaning of Christmas.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 15
Micah 1:1-4:13
Revelation 6:1-17
Psalm 134:1-3
Proverbs 30:1-4
Baptist Press
Your prayers are beneficial to many families.
Anna Lee
Monday
“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
~Malachi 3:1~
As you continue to pray for John Henson, please add John and Kim’s grandchild to your prayers. The child has been admitted to the hospital due to seizures.
Bro. Don Meadows requests prayers for his mom who will had a stent placed in her heart this morning.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 14
Jonah 1:1-4-11
Revelation 5:1-14
Psalm 133:1-3
Proverbs 29:26-27
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s focus our prayers on the vaccines being transported and distributed across the country and the people who will receive the first vaccines. Let’s also thank God for those who have labored to provide the vaccine.
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Jesus is the reason for the season. Make him the center on your celebrations.
Anna Lee
Second Edition
David Bryant thanks you for praying for him. He has improved and been moved from ICU. Currently, the doctors are working to allow him to go home later today.
Mrs. Doris Booty Young moved to her new address, Heaven. Please be in prayer for her family members who have been left here without her.
Sunday
“But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.”
~James 3:17 (GNT)~
PRAISE REPORT ON BILL MORRIS TO EVERYONE
We are home, praise the Lord, as of late yesterday! We give God all the glory, for truly He has done great things!
Please continue praying for Bill that he will regain his strength during the coming weeks. He has a long way to go, but we are grateful for each step toward full recovery. In time he will be up for visitors, but right now he needs to conserve his energy as he is still extremely weak. He thanks each of you for praying for him, for the texts, cards, calls – every expression of love! You are spoiling him! Home Health will be a tremendous help to both of us as he recovers. For those who may not have heard, his final diagnosis was a rare type of pneumonia: Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia. (It was not Covid, as first suspected.)
Blessings to all of you; may the Lord Jesus bless you as you celebrate His coming to earth for our redemption! He is so good, and we have seen clear evidence, yet again, of His miraculous ways.
Velta and Bill
Update on John Henson of Roseland – John is now in ICU at North Oaks due to a recent stroke. Please be in prayer for him and his family.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 13
Obadiah 1:1-21
Revelation 4:1-11
Psalm 132:1-18
Proverbs 29:24-25
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Don’t forget, I will be sharing the Chronological Bible Reading Plan in 2021
This is a sample:
January 1st
GENESIS 1:1-3:24
January 2nd
GENESIS 4:1-5:32
1 CHRONICLES 1:1-4
GENESIS 6:1-22
January 3rd
GENESIS 7:1-10:5
1 CHRONICLES 1:5-7
GENESIS 10:6-20
1 CHRONICLES 1:8-16
GENESIS 10:21-30
1 CHRONICLES 1:17-23
GENESIS 10:31-32
January 4th
GENESIS 11:1-26
1 CHRONICLES 1:24-27
GENESIS 11:27-31
GENESIS 12:1-14:24
January 5th
GENESIS 15:1-17:27
January 6th
GENESIS 18:1-21:7
January 7th
GENESIS 21:8-23:20
GENESIS 11:32
GENESIS 24:1-67
I will provide copies at FBC, Kentwood, post daily on The Prayer Link, and share a link that will get you to all the Scriptures for the year.
Today’s Prayer Focus is on reading the Bible every day. If you have not been doing that, now is the best time to start.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – 100% goes to international missionaries and their ministry.
If you are not attending church now due to Covid, or for any other reason, please tune in to local church services. FBC, Kentwood will be on Facebook at 10:30 this morning, 6:00 this evening, and 6:00 Wednesday evening. Many of the other churches are also online. You have a number of choices. The key is to worship!
Jesus is the reason for the Christmas season. Don’t forget to give him priority.
Anna Lee
Saturday
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish;
no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
~John 10:28 (NIV)~
Please pray for David Bryant of Amite who is in ICU with several issues.
Charlie Dykes’ heart procedure was postponed due to the number of Covid cases in the hospital at this time. Please continue to pray for him.
Pray for Marcia Weiburg’s parents who both have Covid-19.
Multiple Covid cases in families is common, but hard on family members who are caring for them, especially when one is hospitalized and one at home. Also, once there is a covid death in the family and still multiple cases, it seems to be extra hard.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue to be hit hard. Often, patients don’t show any symptoms, but test positive. That is true for someone we know.
Thankfully, vaccines should be available soon. I’m looking forward to the day when the Covid numbers are much lower.
Marvin Van Harvey, Jr.
June 26, 1954 – December 11, 2020
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born June 26, 1954 in Birmingham, AL and was 66 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pat Lee Harvey; 2 sons, Daniel Lee Harvey and Marvin Charles Harvey and wife, Megan; grandchildren, Tately Hardman, Danielle Harvey and Dalton Harvey; 1 sister, Janet Gibson and husband, Richard. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Patsy Harvey; 2 brothers, Rex Harvey and John Harvey. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Bob Simpson. Interment First Baptist Church of Arcola Cemetery, Arcola, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 11
Amos 7:1-9:15
Revelation 3:7-22
Psalm 131:1-3
Proverbs 29:23
Coming Soon – Chronological Bible Reading for 2021
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® is an annual offering collected by believers around the world to support international missions. The offering was officially named in 1918 by Woman’s Missionary Union in honor of the missionary to China who urged churches to start it and give sacrificially.
This offering is unique from other mission offerings in that 100% of gifts provide for missionaries all over the world. It is a valuable part of Southern Baptists’ 175-year history of reaching the nations with the gospel and vital to reaching the vision of a multitude from every language, people, tribe and nation knowing and worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 7:9).
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® is a registered trademark of Woman’s Missionary Union.
Jesus is the reason for this season and the Easter season!
Anna Lee
FRIDAY
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“GOD IS FAIR; HE WILL NOT FORGET THE WORK YOU DID AND THE LOVE YOU SHOWED FOR HIM BY HELPING HIS PEOPLE. AND HE WILL REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE STILL HELPING THEM.”
~Hebrews 6:10 (NCV)~
MARY ELIZABETH COX LILLIE is better and out of ICU. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
JOHN HENSON has probably had a stroke. He is in North Oaks.
I have read that the area hospitals are having an increase in Covid-19 patients and had needed to increase the number of ICU beds. We have a big prayer need for the HOSPITALS, THE STAFF, AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA.
I hope you have been praying for the LOTTIE MOON OFFERING for international missions work. The IMB, International Mission Board, has been celebrating 175 years of telling people all around the world about Jesus. Lottie Moon was an early single lady missionary when that was uncommon. The offering is named in her honor because of her dedication as a missionary and her encouragement of others to “give” to support those who “go”.
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LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE
READ THE BIBLE IN 2020 – DECEMBER 11
Amos 4:1-6:14
Revelation 2:18-3:6
Psalm 130:1-8
Proverbs 29:21-22
I’M THANKFUL FOR YOU READING AND PRAYING EACH DAY.
Anna Lee
Thursday
“God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people.
And he will remember that you are still helping them.”
~Hebrews 6:10 (NCV)~
Lynette Kilcrease Duncan (Her Facebook post)
Some of y’all know I had emergency surgery in August to fix a detached retina. Good news is that surgery worked, and my retina is all better. Bad new is, I’ve had double-vision ever since. I had a second surgery today to, hopefully, correct that. I’m home and doing well. It will likely be a few weeks before I know how much the surgery helped. I’d appreciate prayers for a speedy recovery and for fully restored vision. 
Please continue to pray for the Young family and the Morris family.
Diane Gayle Sitman
December 08, 1946 – December 08, 2020
Diane Gayle Sitman was the only child of the late Joseph and Iris Tillery Sitman. She was born on December 8, 1946 and died suddenly on her seventy-fourth birthday. Diane was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She had a B.A. in psychology. Her work career included a teaching position at Hammond State School and a federal disability determiner that was cut short because of serious medical issues. She loved her dogs and was a world traveler. Diane is survived by her three cousins, Mac (Claudia)Addison, Kay (Jackie) Morgan and Dickie (Deborah) Sitman and their children. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Broyles and Dr. J.W. Varnado. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Carolyn Faye Major
June 24, 1937 – December 08, 2020
Carolyn Faye Major, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home. She was born June 24, 1937 and was 83 years of age. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an accomplished artist and a lover of art and music. She was a member of the Amite Art Club and Hammond Art Guild. She is survived by her 3 children, Michael Pierce Davis, Sr., Bradley Paul Davis, Sr. and wife, Pippie and Paula Davis Smith and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Dana Marie Moore and husband, Derek, Jefferson Allen Davis and wife, Mary Lou, Michael Davis, Jr. and wife, Rachael, Cara Lyn Reno and husband, Dustin, Alexander Paul Davis, Bradley Paul Davis, Jr., Zachary D. Davis and wife, Blair, Summer Davis, Randall Paul McNabb, Emma Caroline McNabb and R. J. Smith; great-grandchildren, Colby Davis, Aubree Davis, Emmet Reno, River Reno, Julia Davis, Bailey Moore, Blake Moore, Allie Moore, Oliver Davis, Jackson Davis, Hannah Davis and two on the way. 2 sisters, Mary Campbell and husband, Jerry and Aline McCartney and husband, Ernest. Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Edgar Pierce and Leona Ladah Kent Pierce; husband, Louis Major. The family would like to thank North Oaks Hospice and and all of her care givers for their care during her final days. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Lillie Ruth “Susie” Womack
October 26, 1962 – December 06, 2020
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her son’s home in Livingston, LA. She was born October 26, 1962 in Independence, LA and was 58 years of age. She is survived by her son, Anthony Keith Womack and Kendra Sharp; sister, Evelyn Kay Mayeaux; brothers, Richard Paul “Peanut” Womack and wife, Pat, Duncan Womack III, Kenny Ray Womack and wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Clydene Womack; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter, Tince Marie Womack; father and mother, Duncan Womack, Jr. and Grace Womack; brothers, Robert Glenn Womack and Tommy Joe Womack; brother-in-laws, Rodney Mayeaux; nephew, Tommy Smith; grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2020 – December 10
Amos 1:1-3:15
Revelation 2:1-17
Psalm 129:1-8
Proverbs 29:19-20
Baptist Press
Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
A group of American students recently gave money to have the book of 2 Timothy translated into a language that does not have the whole Bible for the people to read. The students gave their money through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering specifically for that purpose. What a wonderful way to share their funds! Now, people who did not have 2 Timothy available can read about young Timothy. I’ve had the whole Bible in English all my life. Now this people group is getting a Bible, book by book.
What an opportunity for anyone, but especially for young people! God must have big plans for their lives!
I’m so thankful for you! Let me know how I can better use TPL.
Anna Lee
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