Welcome to Friday. I’m thankful God chose to give us this day.

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on people who have been very ill or had surgery. Let’s pray they can stay free of germs that would give them a setback as they get back into their routine.

Daily Bible Reading

• July 11
• II Samuel 22-24

Missionary Focus

Today, I would like to introduce begin a series on introducing you to a new missionary, missionary couple, or missionary family each day. After you learn about them, please have a special time of prayer for them.

Tim and Annie Tidenberg.

Tim and Annie have dedicated their lives to sharing God’s love and bringing the gospel to the nations. As former missionary kids, they both felt called to continue the work of their parents and serve as missionaries themselves in Africa. After many years of church planting, they moved from their role in East Africa and to the United States, where they led a church for five years. 

However, they felt led to return to the field and serve in a new capacity as member care consultants with the International Mission Board in West Africa. In this role, they provide pastoral care and counseling to support and equip missionaries, contributing to their spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being.

As Chris Martin, the IMB’s director of member care, explained, the mission of the member care team is to keep missionaries healthy and on the field, and the principal way they care for missionaries is through pastoral care and counseling. Tim and Annie are both committed to this mission and are serving with dedication and love.

Tim shared, “We spend time with them, encourage them if they’re in a crisis situation, we pray with them and we try to get them some resources to work through what they’re dealing with.”

Tim and Annie’s work is incredibly important, and we would like to ask you to pray for them as they continue their current role. 

How to Pray:

• Pray that the Lord would give them wisdom and discernment as they care for and mentor missionaries. Pray that they would have insight into the unique needs and challenges that these missionaries face and that they would be able to offer practical advice and support.
• Pray they would be strengthened and encouraged in their own faith as they pour into the lives of others. Pray that the Lord would refresh and renew their spirits and give them the strength and energy they need to serve with excellence.
• Pray that their impact would be multiplied as missionaries are equipped to share the gospel around the world. Pray that the Lord would use Tim and Annie’s mentorship to raise up a new generation of passionate and effective missionaries who will take the gospel to Africa and beyond.

Additional Bible P

‘Compassion over Cares’

“As soon as Jesus heard the news [about Herod executing John

the Baptist], he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone.But the

crowds heard where…..”

Mt. 14:13-14

That is your Additional Bible Passage for today.

Have a wonderful Friday. Look for the ways God gives you to be

compassionate today.

Anna Lee

Good morning, friends! God woke us up again today!

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the Vacation Bible Schools that are teaching children about Jesus this week and the children who might be struggling about making a decision for Jesus. Let’s pray for them to have good guidance as they choose to be a Christian.

Verse of the Day – Philippians 4:11

Daily Bible Reading

• July 10
• II Samuel 19-21
• Interesting Connection – Yesterday, I read my Daily Bible Reading for the day. Later, I was preparing to teach the Sunday School lesson. I ran into II Samuel 18, one of the chapters I had read a little earlier in the afternoon!

Verse of the Day – Philippians 4:11

Baptist Press

FIRST-PERSON: Where is God when it hurts?

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-where-is-god-when-it-hurts/

This article may be helpful to you or someone you know. If you choose to do so, you can print it and keep it to share with a friend or family member when it is needed by a family member or friend.

Sunday School Lesson

• July 13, 2025
• “God’s Deliverance”
• Psalm 18:16-29

Update

Trey Buckley is home following his back procedure. Pray for

him as he needs some time of limited movement now.

Addition Bible Reading Today

‘Up to No Good’

Matthew 14:5-12

What did Herod do to John and why?

Be an encourager today.

• Invite someone to church.
• Visit a homebound person.
• Share with someone.
• Call someone who is sick.
• Invite someone to lunch.

You get the idea.

Anna Lee

WEDNESDAY

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

Let’s continue to pray for the families of the many people who are still missing in Texas due to th recent flood.

Daily Bible Reading

• July 9
• II Samuel 16-18

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Choose the articles that interest you most.

Additional Scripture to Read

‘The Fruit of the Spirit’

“Dear Father, grower of spiritual fruit, Let the fruit of

the Spirit blossom, mature, and ripen in my life: love,

joy, peace, patience, kindness,…”

Galatians 5:22-26

Thank-you for visiting this morning. The word of the day is “OTHERS”.

Let it rest in your heart today. Go to/Do what your heart leads you to do today.

Anna Lee

Good morning! Let’s begin our day thanking God for waking each of us up this morning.

Prayer Focus

This if going to be hard and incomplete, but some thoughts I want to share while this is still fresh in our memories and on the news numerous times every day. As sad as it is, God can and will use it in a positive way!

Let’s pray for those who were in the flood waters Friday in Texas. Thank God for those who were safe while also praying for the families of those who were lost in the flood. Pray for families, communities, and school friends too. What an awful experience and memory!

Also, pray for others in the flood. There were families tent camping there too. Many of them also perished.

Thank God for the survivors. Thank God for those who worked and are still working so hard to prevent the girls from perishing. Thank God for those who somehow survived in trees and debris.

I know You have plans for their lives. Thank for for those plans. May they be used the your service.

Let’s pray for families – parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, etc. Pray for their friends at home, teachers, churches, etc. Each life touched so many others. Each life and each death can be an opportunity to share about Jesus.

Thankfully, many were saved. Lord, I pray you will use this awful event to draw others into your kingdom, to strengthen families, to touch the lives of teachers, friends, neighbors, etc. May each life and death draw others into your kingdom and your service.

Thank-you God for all those who have worked to locate and rescue others. Lord, let this not be “Just another call for service”, but a changing point in many lives too.

Lord, thank-you for the Christians there to minister to others on-the-spot, immediately, and every day since them. May they forever have a testimony to share that points to You.

May those like me who are not personally touched also remember how fragile life is. May we be like those parents and be able to encourage others to know, love, and serve Him. May we all be able to use this event to witness to others.

Prayer Request

Please pray for Rachel and Trey Buckley as he is again having some health issues and as they work with the doctor to develop the best plan for treatment. May the Lord guide them to the best plan to improve his health. Thank you for your prayers.

Daily Bible Reading

• July 8
• II Samuel 13-15
• If you get behind, just continue reading. Catching up is a great feeling! It doesn’t matter what day you read a passage. Just read it.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Great articles were written for us today. Give the articles an opportunity to touch your heart.

No New Obituaries

There are no new obituaries to share this morning, but there are many people to pray for because of all the recent deaths in our communities. Pray for the families you know who had recent obituaries.

Additional Bible Reading

‘God’s Spirit Will Be with God’s
People, Forever!’ (Is. 59:21)

“This is what I promise them” says the Lord. My Spirit that is on

you and my words I have given you will not leave you. They will

be with your children and grandchildren forever,” says the Lord.

(Easy English Translation)

None of us are imperfect, but we can all continue serving God, praying,

helping, and encouraging others. etc. Take a step, even a little one, in

being a friend who encourages others in their walk with God. Consider

the opportunities you have during this day and act on them or make a

specific plan and follow through. “Take a step to ….

Anna Lee

Happy Monday! I hope you had a good a good weekend. Now, let’s make today a great day!

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

Today, we need to pray for all the families who have lost someone in the awful flooding in Texas. Let’s also pray for other who were there and who survived. Their young lives have been changed forever.

Daily Bible Reading

• July 7th
• II Samuel 8-12

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

If Monday’s articles are not posted yet, check back later.

Extra Scriptures

“Protected to Proclaim”

But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the…..”

Ac. 26:22-23

Be ready to proclaim as God gives you opportunities. God has a purpose for you!

Two Rivers WMU

There will be a meeting Saturday, July 19th at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 A.M. I hope you will feel free to attend whether or not your church has an active WMU organization. Please bring a side dish or dessert for the potluck meal to follow. It’s okay to bring your school age girls too. FBC, Greensburg will help inform you about OCC. at their church. (Leadership from various churches will meet at 9 A.M.)

Christmas Cards

Yesterday, Linda Callihan came to me as I was waiting for church to begin. She brought me Christmas cards for our December WMU project. She missed the opportunity last December, so brought the cards early this year. Women on mission collects stamped cards each year and gives them to prisoners in our parish jails, Amite and Greensburg. She is the first to donate this year!! You can be second!

Reminder!

Be an encourager today.

Anna Lee

Welcome to the Lord’s Day!

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus for Today

Let’s pray for our church and other churches too! May individuals learn more of the truths of the Bible and choose to follow God closer today than ever before.. May churches proclaim God’s Word!

Today’s Sunday School Lesson

“God’s Messiah”

Psalm 110:1-7

Sunday School is the place to be to study God’s Word. We can all learn more if we study His Word.

Daily Bible Reading for Today

• July 6
• II Samuel 4-7

Obituary

Ashlee Rhenette Travis

July 22, 1977 – July 4, 2025

Ashlee Rhenette Travis, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 4, 2025. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth “K.T.” and Imelda Smith Travis, her sister Alison Shawn Hurst (Willie), her brother Mitchell Travis (Amber), her nieces and nephews, Brooklee (Colton), Lacee, Adelyne, Matthew, Ada Grace, Theodore, her great-niece, Emilia, and her godparents, Jerry W. Smith and Joyce Annette Davis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Matthew Smith, Melba Durnin Smith, E.D. Travis, and Georgia Mae McCoy Travis. Ashlee was born in Hammond, Louisiana, on July 22, 1977. Throughout her life, she loved nothing more than to celebrate life, dance, and sing, and she always worked hard to make everyone feel special. Although she was never blessed with children, she loved all of her nieces and nephews as her own. Ashlee was beloved by all who knew her and was blessed with a kind, loving, and gentle soul that perfectly embodied the love of Christ. She was an active parishioner of St. Helena Catholic Church, and a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Her family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the doctors at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, the doctors and staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital, and all those who loved and were loved by Ashlee throughout the years. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM with a Rosary at 4:30PM. Visitation will resume at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Colton Acosta, Steven Davis, Matthew Belser, Kent Blades, Stevie Oliver, Kenny Hodges, Darrell Dupepe, and Greg Dupepe. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Travis, Wesley Blades, Huey “Bubba” Travis, Winfred “Judge” Travis, Steve Anderson and Travis Day. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Women on Mission

The Kentwood Ladies will meet tonight in the New Hope Sunday School Classroom at 5:00 P.M.. The ladies are welcome to bring their elementary age children for a special missions class that will meet at the same time.

The Associational WMU Ladies will gather at Greensburg on Saturday, July 19th to learn about missions together. The leadership team will meet at 9:00 A.M. with the group meeting being followed with a “Potluck” meal in the church fellowship hall. Come and bring a few friends with you.

Additional Bible Passage for Today

“Daily Wisdom”

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”

I John 1:7

Come to church and welcome Bro. Darryl and “Miss” Laurie back to Kentwood after a much deserved vacation.

Anna Lee

This is our preparation day for the Lord’s Day. We need to do all we can today to be ready for Sunday.

Today’s Bible Verse

Prayer Focus

Please continue to pray for travelers related to the Fourth of July holiday.

Read the Bible

• July 5
• 2 Samuel 1-3

Additional Bible Reading

The Gospel Saves through Faith

“I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God’s power to save all who believe, first the Jews and also the Gentiles. For the gospel reveals how….”

Romans 1:16-17

Sunday School Scripture for Tomorrow

• July 6
• Psalm 110:1-7

Be an Encourager Today!

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus:

Pray for our country on it’s 249th birthday.

Pray for our country on it’s 249th birthday.

Pray for our country on it’s 249th birthday.

Verse of the Day

Special Holiday Prayers

• Pray for people as they travel.
• Pray for people as they cook outdoors.
• Pray for people as they spend time around water (lakes, rivers, pools, etc.)

Daily Bible Reading

• July 4
• I Samuel 28-31

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Additional Bible Reading

‘God Wants Us to be

Compassionate& Generous’ 

“But whoever has the world’s goods (adequate resources), and

sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how

does the love of God live in….”

1 John 3:17

Sunday School Scriptures

Psalm 110:1-7

Thanks for the visit this morning.

Connect with God today.

Do something special for others.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Pray for safety for the many people who will be traveling long or short distances to be with family and or friends for the Fourth off July.

“Verse of the Day”

(To me, this says attend church and learn what is presented. Not to do so is like not eating the food on your plate.)

Daily Bible Reading

• July 3
• I Samuel 25-27

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Two of the articles focused on today:

• Holman to release women’s notetaking Bible; Hundreds attend Va. church tech conference
• Ukraine Baptist seminary graduates largest class in history amid lingering war

Additional Bible Reading (“Verse of the Day”)

‘God’s Call to Help’

Acts 11:27-28

During this time, some prophets travelled from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of these men was called Agabus. The Holy Spirit gave him a message from God. He stood up and he said to the people there, ‘Soon people will be very hungry all over the world because there will be no food.’ (That happened when Claudius ruled the Roman world.)

You may want to do some additional reading in Acts 11.

Be sure to encourage others today.

I will again tell you what a joy it is when I run into a friend, or a stranger, who says “I read you every morning”! That encourages me!

Anna Lee

Good morning, friends.

Prayer Focus

Some of us don’t like the heat of these summer days, but spend our time inside, if possible. Others have a lot of health trouble being outside. Unfortunately, some people don’t have air conditioning. Pray for those who have difficulties with the heat. “Put feet to your prayers”, if possible.

Daily Bible Reading Passage

• July 2
• I Samuel 21-24

Bible Verse of the Day

Obituaries

Robert David Parent Jr.

September 15, 1968 – June 30, 

Robert David Parent Jr., affectionately known as “BB” to his IBEW brothers and sisters passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and a proud Louisiana native. David was born on September 15, 1968, to Robert “Bob” David Parent Sr. and Essie Marie Gill Parent in Hammond, LA. He was raised in Natalbany, LA and attended Natalbany Baptist Christian School and Independence High School where he graduated in 1988. After high school, David followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to become a journeyman wireman for the past 30 years. He has worked in Michigan, Louisiana, Illinois, and Indiana, and he was a proud member of the IBEW Local 995 in Baton Rouge, LA. David was an avid LSU fan who bled purple and gold, and his passions were hunting and fishing which he often invited family and friends to his good ol’ fish fry. He was a one-of-a-kind man that will be forever missed and is now on an eternal fishing trip with Jesus.
David is survived by his best friend and wife of 30 years, Kimberly Harper Parent; his two daughters, Amanda Parent and Rebecca Parent (Joey Troxclair); four grandchildren, Avery Taylor, Anya, Michael, and Declan Schexnayder; father, Robert “Bob” Parent Sr.; two sisters, Marla “Molly” Parent and Jana; his beloved terrier, Jax; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Theresa Forrest; sister and brother-in-law, James and Gwen Williams; nephews, Kade, Keegan, and Kamden Pedelahore; and numerous extended family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Marie Gill Parent; brother, Michael Parent; paternal grandparents, Harry and Belle Parent; maternal grandparents, Jim and Maggie Mullen; father-in-law, Pete Harper; and his beloved terrier, PeeWee.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at The River Church in Tickfaw on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Ralph Stewart will officiate.

(David “”married into” the Harper family of Roseland. I’ve know Kim, her dad, and other family members my whole life.)

George “Perry” Jenkins

November 19, 1945 – July 1, 2025

Perry Jenkins passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home in Amite, LA. Although he was a jack of many trades over the years, he was a self-employed dairy farmer for most of his life. In his spare time, you would find him spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and fooling with horses. He was born November 19, 1945, in Amite, LA and was 79 years of age. He is survived by the mother of his children, Carolyn Smart Jenkins; daughters, Cindy Jenkins Giron and husband, Carlos, Becki Jenkins, and Calli Jenkins Hughes and husband, John Ashley; grandchildren, Bess Giron-Tycer and husband, Laton, Kane McPherson and wife, Carolyn, Conner Alston and wife, Shelbie, Blaise Giron, Zach Perry Messina, Ashton Hughes, and Cate Alston; great-grandchildren, Russell Luke Alston and George Porter McPherson. Preceded in death by his father, George M. Jenkins; mother, Beatrice Hale Jenkins; father-in-law, Fred P. Smart; mother-in-law, Bessie Williams Smart; sisters, Shirley Primes and Francine Jenkins; brother, Gerald M. Jenkins. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Harrell Sharkey, Jr. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(Perry was a member of the Jenkins family of Roseland.)

Additional Bible Focus

‘Shine Like the Sun’

“[Jesus continued his explanation of the parable of the weeds:] “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of…..”

Matthew 13:40-43

Habits

There are good habits and bad habits. Reading your Bible frequently is one of the best habits you can have. Give it a try if you don’t already read your Bible at least once a day.

Thanks for checking this site today.

I hope you will be blessed today and able to impact the life of someone else in a positive way today. Be sure to take time today to thank God for your many blessings.

Be extra careful with traveling, with cooking, with water activities. and with fireworks. during this patriotic holiday.

Anna Lee