Welcome to this Friday God has created for us.

Prayer Focus:

Pray for all the area people who will be grieving the loss of a family member and/or friend today and tomorrow. Pray for God’s ministers as they conduct the services.

Verse of the Day

Daily Bible Reading

• Friday, 7-25-25
• II Kings 12-14

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Obituary

Dennis L. Price

March 13, 1954 – July 23, 2025

A life-long resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born to Edmond and Faye Price on March 13, 1954 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA and was 71 years of age. Dennis  started working at different jobs in the area including The Kentwood Stockyards at 11 years of age. He occasionally attended Kentwood High School and Valley Forge Academy until the early 70’s. In his adult life he primarily worked in the timber industry. He loved the outdoors and especially loved fishing. Dennis loved getting together with friends and family for a good meal and a great time. Many friends could depend on him in their time of need. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. He is preceded in death by his parents, his inlaws, Billy and Linda Alford of Tylertown, MS. He is reunited by several close friends including Sam Raborn, Ellis McKnight, Nelson Lea, Gerald Jenkins, and Robert “Red” Harrell. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Shari Alford Price; 2 daughters, Cassie Simpson and her husband, C.J. of Blessing, TX and Haley McMichael and her husband, Josh, of Kentwood; 6 grandchildren, Gabe, Brennan, Rhett, and Waylon Simpson of Blessing, TX and Laurel and Judd McMichael of Kentwood; 2 sisters, Virginia McKenzie and her husband, Henry, and Sue Connelly and her husband, Phil, all of Kentwood; sister-in-law, Cindy Polk and her husband, Charles Ray; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also survived by special friends, Hubert Yarborough, Barry Bridges, Quincy Molland, Wendell Anthony, Sid Hughes, and Bill Birch. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Tylertown Cemetery, Tylertown, MS. Pallbearers will be Josh McMichael, C.J. Simpson, Taylor Polk, Josh Troxler, Leslie McKenzie, and Craig Berberette. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Obituary Reminders

Melody Gill

A graveside service with a burial to follow will be conducted at Mt. Hermon Cemetery on Friday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. by Reverend Darryl Miller.

Mollie Carter

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Scott Spinks. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

Additional Bible Verses to Read – Praying with Paul

‘Preparedness’

“Dear Father, Grant that we may live as sons of the light and daughters of the day. Grant that we may understand the prophecies of Jesus and his…”

1 Th. 5:1-11

Work on your Sunday School lesson as we continue our study of Psalms.

Have a meaningful day showing love and encouragement to others in a way that “fits” you best.

Until tomorrow . . . .

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

Obituaries

Melody Miller Gill

January 27, 1962 – July 22, 2025

Our beloved Melody Miller Gill, a resident of Mt. Hermon, passed away on July 22, 2025, at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, Louisiana and entered her Heavenly eternal home with her savior, Jesus Christ. She was born January 27, 1962 and was 63 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Melody was a graduate of Mt. Hermon High School and continued her education earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University. Melody was an employee of Weyerhaeuser for 33 years and served the company in many capacities. She was currently an account specialist for the company. Her co-workers described her as an employee that did not like to be in the spotlight; however, if something needed to be done, she did it quickly and efficiently. She held many positions for Weyerhaeuser and flourished in each. Melody was an avid LSU football fan that attended many games along with her husband of 43 years, Kenneth Ray Gill, during their younger years. She was not a boastful woman yet if you asked her about her daughter, she just beamed with pride to share how proud she was of Camry Gill Martin (Assistant Manager of Kentwood Co-Op). She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Gill; daughter, Camry Gill Martin (Deven); parents, Gerald and Beatrice Miller; and sister, Crystal Miller (Paul). She is also survived by brothers-in-law Ricky Simpson and Mike Gill (Bette) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Melody was preceded in death by her in-laws, Billy and Dorothy Gill and sister-in-law, Sherry Gill Simpson.
A graveside service with a burial to follow will be conducted at Mt. Hermon Cemetery, on Friday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. by Reverend Darryl Miller.
The Pallbearers will be the following: Deven Martin, Brandon Simpson, Britt Simpson, Darin Givens, Rocky Burch, and Erroll Soldani.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kory Gill, Kyle Gill, Ethan Miller, Andrew Miller and Alan McCain.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations to be given in her memory to Kentwood First Baptist Church Seekers Sunday School Class in Kentwood, Louisiana.
A special thanks to the Doctors and ICU nurses at St. Tammany for the wonderful and thoughtful care shown to her and her family.
Thank you to all the family and friends for your visits, phone calls, and prayers.

Molly Varnado Carter

August 7, 1931 – July 20, 2025

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at her home. She was born August 7, 1931 in Kentwood, LA and was 93 years of age. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Linda Carroll, Deborah Whittle, and Lawana Carter; 2 sons, Ronald Breeland (Beth) and Keith Carter; sons-in-law, David Fontenot and Skip Dimauro; sister, Emily McMillan; 16 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Sebie and Mamie Varnado; 2 daughters, Sandra Fontenot and Jean Dimauro; son-in-law, Roy Whittle; grandson, Travis Whittle; 2 sisters, Beatrice Newman Ann Carrier; 2 brothers, Sebie Varnado, Jr. and James Varnado. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Scott Spinks. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jan Janssen Ponder

April 15, 1964 – July 22, 2025

A resident of New Roads, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in New Roads, LA. He was born April 15, 1964 and was 61 years of age. He is survived by numerous cousins and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Phyllis Ponder; and sister, Laurel Ponder. Memorial Services will be held at Amite Cemetery at 10:00AM on Friday, July 25, 2025. A special thank you to Tracey Williams and the staff of Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Dennis Price Obituary

Dennis’ obituary was not located this morning!

Daily Bible Reading

• Thursday, July 24th
• II Kings: 9-11

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Additional Bible Reading

“Because You are Near”

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds. You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly. To the arrogant I say, `Boast no more,’ and to the wicked, `Do not lift up your horns.

Psalm 75:1

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on hurting families.

Anna Lee

Wednesday, 7-23-25

Verse of the Day

Daily Bible Reading

II Kings 6-8

Prayer Request

Pray for the Gill family as they make plans with Crain Funeral Home today.

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Coming Reunion

‘Coming Reunion’

(1 Th. 4:13-15)

‘My Shelter’ (Ps. 73:28)

Be careful in the hot weather we are having. Keep hydrated!

Anna Lee

It’s good to write to you again this morning. Thanks for checking in.

Daily Bible Reading

• July 22
• II Kings 4-5

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers and actions on the needs of others: Jesus, friendship, transportation, a church, food, air conditioning, etc. As you see others or hear names mentioned, please consider what you can do to make today a better day than yesterday for someone else.

WMU Associational Meeting

The WMU meeting Saturday helped us learn about more mission opportunities for us as individuals or churches. Printed information sheets were given to each person as they signed in. This can lead to new mission opportunities. Some of the ladies were asked to share information about projects they currently do or would be interested in learning more about. We all learned more. Hopefully, this will lead to more involvement for each lady in their own way.

Special Pray Request

Please pray for Kenny Ray Gill and his family. Melody is at St. Tammany Hospital and needs our prayers. Let’s pray for them perioodically today. Choose a method of reminding you to pray. It can be a paper on the refrigerator, in a particular chair, on an outside door, on the dash of our car, etc. You can write the names of some favorite hymns on paper and place them around your home. Do something new to remind you to pray today. I think I will choose to use index cards with great hymns of faith and love in various rooms of my home today. When I see one, I will stop and pray for this family.

New Baby

Amy and Jesse McDaniel have a new baby girl. That makes a daughter, a son, and another daughter. Pray for Anneliese Jane McDaniel as she gets to know and love her family.

She was born July 20th at 9:35 P.M. and weighed 6 lbs, 10 ounces. She was 18.5 inches long.

Amy shared this Scripture yesterday as part of the birth announcement. Psalm 139:13-14.

Until tomorrow….

Anna Lee

Welcome to a new day, a gift of God this morning. Make good use of the day. We only have this day one time.

Prayer Focus:

Lets pray for others today. Please choose your own list of individuals.

Verse of the Day

Obituary

Sawyer James Doucet

July 18, 2025 – July 18, 2025

Sawyer James Doucte passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. He is survived by mother, Donna Milton; father, Johnny Harris Doucet; sisters, Audrey Milton and Ella Doucet; grandparents, Dee Dee Taylor, Doug Milton, Mitzie Doucet, and Harris Joseph Doucet, Jr.; great-grandparents, Audrey Milton and Marian Taylor (better known as Maw May Taylor). Preceded in death by great-grandparents, James Milton, John Taylor, Albert Savoie, Anna Belle Savoie, Harris Joseph Doucet, Sr., and Janet Beard. A private 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.

Prayer Request – Melody Gill

Please continue to pray. She was taken to New Orleans for more evaluation. As you pray for her, please also pray for her family and the medical staff caring for her.

Daily Bible Reading

• 7-21
• II Kings 1-3

Pray for the 12 boys and 12 girls who will be attending church camp this week. Pray for the parent chaperones and the children’s minister, Miss Shelly, too.

Special thanks to others who have written a card to some or all of the children going from our church this year. Have a great time! Learn more about God and His Word.

Thank you, Lord for our church and the way You are using it. What a blessing to so many people!

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

Daily Bible Reading

• July 20
• I Kings 21-22

Obituary

James Denson Holmes

August 22, 1946 – July 18, 2025

A resident of East Fork, LA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. He was born August 22, 1946 in East Fork, LA and was 78 years of age. He worked at the Amite Steel Mill for 20 years and later managed Don Lewis Western Auto in Kentwood, LA for 15 years. Every morning you would find him at the East Fork Quick Stop with his friends drinking coffee. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie Hatcher Holmes; son, Jamie Holmes and wife, Stacey; daughter, Robbie Holmes Tate and husband, Brandon; 5 grandchildren, Dally Holmes, Brantley Tate, Kaylee Holmes, Parklyn Tate, and Colton Holmes; sister, Elane Phillips; and brother-in-law, D. M. Holmes. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Willie G. Holmes; and sister, Jerry Holmes. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Monday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Jay Avance. Interment East Fork Cemetery, East Fork, LA. Pallbearers will be Brantley Tate, Colton Holmes, Jimmie Hatcher, Clay Milton, Scotch Phillips, and Taylor Alford. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Alford, David Hendrickson, Glenn Burkett, and Roger Tate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Fork Baptist Church Youth Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Sunday School Lesson

Portions of Psalms 105

A hymn written to be sung.

Prayer Request

Kenny Ray Gill’s wife, Melody, is hospitalized at St. Tammany Hospital. Your prayers for this couple will be appreciated.

Additional Bible Reading

“Unstoppable”

Acts 13:4-10

“So Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit. They went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus. There, in….

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Daily Bible Reading

• 7-19
• I Kings 18-20
• Who is current in their reading? I am! I trust you are too. If not, spend some extra time reading until you get caught up.

Prayer Focus

Today, the Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet in Greensburg. As we meet, please pray for WMU and Women on Mission in churches throughout our association to be strong in leading women in mission projects and activities throughout this area. It’s not too late for you to gather a couple ladies from your church and drive to Greensburg to be encouraged and grow. Judy Noonan has a extensive knowledge of missions that she gladly shares with others. Come and be encouraged. Even if you won’t be attending, pray for the role women have in missions everywhere around the globe. The next WMU meeting will be in Kentwood in September.

Verse of the Day

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The featured story today concerns a pastor from Baton Rouge.

Louisiana pastor fired from library job for refusing to use preferred pronouns

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Obituary

Billie Joyce Sullivan Accardo

June 6, 1941 – July 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Billie Joyce Sullivan Accardo, a deeply kind, loving, and selfless woman whose presence brought warmth and comfort to everyone she met. Born on June 6, 1941, Billie lived a life full of grace and quiet strength. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend – always putting others before herself and offering love without conditions. Her gentle spirit, unwavering compassion, and boundless generosity were the foundation of her family and a blessing to all who knew her. Billie was well known as a para for Natalbany Middle School and retired from Office of Motor Vehicles. Billie will be remembered not only for her selfless heart, but for the way she made everyone feel special and truly seen. Her legacy of love will live on through the many lives she touched. She leaves behind family and friends who cherished her deeply, and who will continue to carry her light forward in their hearts. She was the kind of person who always put others before herself-whether through quiet acts of service, thoughtful words, or simply being there when it mattered most. Her love was the steady foundation of her family, and her spirit will be cherished forever. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her 4 children, Leatrix Cockerham (Kenneth), John Accardo (Aimee), Toni Baiamonte (Van), and Rebecca Ann Accardo; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Callegan (Chase), Jennifer Richard (Timmy), Marianne Patout, Philippe Myre (Kerri), Michelle Accardo (Matthew Pecoraro), Megan Accardo, Elizabeth Acosta, Vanessa Smith (Marc), Angelle Baiamonte, and Heather Accardo; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, James “Jimmy” Sullivan (Mickey); brother-in-law, Joseph D. Accardo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Joseph Accardo; parents, James and Mildred Sullivan; brothers and sisters, Geneva Venuto, Rev. Lewis Sullivan, Anna Mae Hart, Henrietta Newman, and Annie Laura Tompkins. A private family 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.

Additional Bible Reading ‘God’s Word’

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

A Day of Preparation

Christians have often used Saturdays as a day of prepatation for the Lord’s Day. What can you do today to help make tomorrow a little easier?

• Prepare your Sunday School lesson
• Invite someone to attend church with you
• Prepare a meal or a dessert for tomorrow
• Water your plants
• Wash an extra load of clothers
• Etc.

“See you today at WMU and tomorrow at church!”

Today, I want to encourage you to be a part of a Sunday School class. If you don’t have a church or a class ask me to share some information with you;

Anna Lee

Friday, 7-18-25

Daily Bible Reading

• 7-18-25
• I Kings 15-17

Verse of the Day

WMU Two Rivers Association

Quarterly Meeting – Saturday @ FBC, Greensburg

9:00 Leadership Meeting

10:00 Regular Meeting Followed by Potluck Meal (Bring a side or a dessert.)

Feel free to bring other ladies or girls with you.

Obituary

Nancy White Leglue

September 14, 1952 – July 17, 2025

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. She was born September 14, 1952 in Brookhaven, MS and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Henry “Hank” Leglue; son, James “Jamie” A. Clark, Jr. and wife, Rhonda; 4 grandchildren, Dusty Clark , Lacie Clark, Kortnie Bates and husband, Lance, and Chance Travis; 2 great-grandchildren, Kynlie Bates and Cooper Bates; 2 brothers, Grover “Buster” White, Jr. and wife, Kathy and Nickie White and wife, Teresa; sister, Mittie W. Rohner; sisters-in-law, Dorella Milligan and husband, Vince and Diane Leglue and husband, Connie; brothers-in-law, Nolan Leglue and wife, Sharen and Jeffery Leglue and wife,  Gretchel; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Margaret Edwards White; grandparents, Lanier and Dessie Thornhill White and Charlie and Mittie Crawford Edwards; sister, Sally Mullins; brother-in-law, JT Rohner; niece, Grace Rohner Chandler; sister-in-law, Linda Dier; brother-in-law, Phillip Leglue. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Sunday and from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 10:00AM on Monday, July 21, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Lance Bates. Interment Stevens Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, we want to pray for Sunday School members as they prepare their weekly S.S. lesson.

• “God’s Faithfulness” for July 20th
• Psalms 105:1-11 and 42-45
• Psalm 105 was written to be sung as a hymn.

Additional Bible Reading

‘A Great Mission, A Junior Partner’
Acts 12:24-25

Operation Christmas Child

Pray for most of the area churches as they purchase and collect many items which will be placed in our “Shoeboxes” in the coming months. Individual churches will turn their boxes in at drop off location during specific hours and church sites in November. Check with your church for needs.

We made several purchases yesterday, but always have a list of needs. One of out biggest needs now is AAA batteries.

Stores have school supples out, so it is a good time for pens, pencils, erasers, folders, loose leaf paper, etc.

Be an encourager today!

Anna Lee

Thursday, July 17

Good Morning!

What is ahead for us today? God’s plans or our plans? What takes priority?

Daily Bible Reading

• Thursday
• I Kings 12-14

Obituaries

William “Billy” Maurice Rhodus

August 3, 1943 – July 15, 2025

A resident of Kentwood, LA , passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home. He was born August 3, 1943 and was 81 years of age. From a young age, Billy had a great love of horses. He was a member of the Kentwood Riding Drill Team and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team. Throughout the years, he competed in numerous horse shows. His two favorite horses were Dandy and Blaze, who won many competitions and were well known as two of the finest horses in the area. 

A favorite past time of Billy’s was deer hunting, especially with his dogs. He was also a die hard LSU fan who enjoyed tailgating and season football tickets with the same group of friends and family for 10+ years. Billy was a dedicated member of the Kentwood Lions Club for many years, serving as president from 1993-1994. As a member he spent many hours contributing to community service, evidenced by his support for the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation and Louisiana Lions Camp. 

Billy was always a hard worker, working in many capacities throughout the years resulting in eventually becoming a business owner himself. In his later years, the thing he most enjoyed was working on the land where he was born and raised. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Brown Rhodus; 2 daughters, Rebecca Rhodus Horne and Mary Megan Rhodus Roberts and husband, Justin “Jut” Roberts; 6 grandchildren, Peyton Horne, Piper Horne and fiancé, Jackson Bratton, Ivy Roberts, Isla Roberts, Violet Roberts, and Autumn Roberts; former son-in-law, Trey Horne; and special niece, Debra Sala. Preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Ivy Rhodus; sisters, Betty Faye Williams, Gay Slaven, and Marilynn Sue Rhodus. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 1:00PM until Memorial Services at 3:00PM on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Danny Smith. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation or Louisiana Lions Camp.

Jeanette Finch

February 11, 1938 – July 15, 2025

A resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born February 11, 1938 in Amite, LA and was 87 years of age. She was a devoted christian lady who enjoyed sharing her faith with others. She was a kind, gentle, humble, and loving lady who loved Jesus with all her heart. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by  her 4 daughters, Anita Gail Wilson White, Darla Rea Wilson Burge (Tray), Sara Colleen Wilson Gueho (Willie), and Insa Diane Wilson Becnel; 1 sister, Mary Imelda Davis; 1 brother, Karl Junius Finch (Margaret); 9 grandchildren, Arlyn Diane Becnel Gamble, Mallory Gueho, Morgan Burkhalter (Brenton), Austin Gueho, Evan White (Lauren), Dylan White, Connor Burge (Kyndall), Chase Burge, and Lauren Burge; 8 great-grandchildren, Eden Gamble, Cameron White, Owen White, McKenzie White, Jensen Burkhalter, Jasper Burkhalter, Beck Burkhalter, and Adalyn Burge. Preceded in death by her father, William Joseph Finch; mother, Viola Frances Sharkey; brother, Willie Zelton Finch; sister, Mildred Collean Bickham; brother, Glyn Taylor Finch; sister, Helen Inez McDowell; brother, Jerry Emile Finch; son-in-laws, Byron James Becnel and Douglas Brian White. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 19, 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.

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Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting

• Saturday at FBC, Greensburg
• Leadership Meeting @ 9:00
• Meeting at 10:00
• Focus on Missions
• Bring a side dish or a dessert for the potluck meal which follows the meeting.
• Feel free to bring a guest(s).

Please pray for:

• Eddie Keith Schwartz
• Keith Allen.
• David Sellers

Sharing of Services

What a blessing that our church is able to share our services with church members and others three times each week! Other churches also do that, but I cannot provide an accurate list, so I will just list FBC, Kentwood.

Children’s Camp is coming soon.

Pray for the families, especially the children, who will be attending. You still have time to write to each child or any children you choose. Turn in your cards at the table just inside the front doors to the sanctuary.

Suggested OCC Purchases This Week

• AAA batteries (for flashlights)
• Bandanas
• Crayons

Have a wonderful day! Be an encourager!

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those who need to come to know God as their personal Lord and Savior. This group can certainly include those who will receive “Shoeboxes” from our churches.

Daily Bible Reading

• Joly 16
• I Kings 10-11

Verse of the Day

Weather Watch

We have both a flood watch and a heat watch for this afternoon, but no additional rain is expected. Be alert!

Eternity Watch

There is a watch today, and every day, for both a long and permanent problem, a not-so-happy home for eternity in hell! If your phone didn’t alert you to the situation, contact a pastor or Christian friend to guide you away from a bad decision.

Additional Bible Reading

“Labour to maintain a sense of thine entire dependence upon the Lord’s good will and pleasure . . . .for the continuance of thy richest enjoyments. Never try….”

Exodus 16:21

Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting

• Saturday morning at 10 A.M.
• FBC, Greensburg
• Bring a friend and your daughters/granddaughters
• Potluck lunch to follow. Bring your favorite side or dessert
• Leadership meeting at 9:00 A.M.

Operation Christmas Child

We are collecting three additional AAA batteries for each of the 425 small flashlights (one set comes with each flashlight) we will be sending. Thanks to my very special “Hammond friend” who sent a check that will be used to purchase some of the additional batteries. If you can, please purchase additional AAA batteries too. If you would like to order flashlights with one set of batteries online, please ask Wanda Smith to tell/show you what she ordered recently. Thanks to her Sunday School class for regularly supplying funds for online purchases. (Wanda will also order for you or your class.)

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee