Thursday

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

The Lord be with all of you

~2 Thessalonians 3:16~

 

Gabriel Estay had knee surgery yesterday in Baton Rouge.  All went well.  Pray for him during the long recovery period.

 

As the weather begins to turn a little cooler, please take the time to assess the needs of people you may know to keep warm this winter.  Who needs a warmer jacket, gloves, firewood, propane, etc,?

 

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 11-13 & Psalm 4

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Reminder – FBC,Kentwood will be a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” filled with hygiene items, toys, school supplies, etc.  We will begin Monday morning at 10 A.M.  The schedule will vary from day to day, so be sure to check out the schedule before you come.

 

The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin will be one week from tonight.  I hope to see many of you at 6:30 that night.

 

Mark your calendar for the Lottie Moon Tea which will be at 2 P.M. on Sunday, December 3rd at FBC, Kentwood.  Out guest speaker will be Rachel Robbins who served in the Czech Republic.  She grew up in the Hammond area and is back in this vicinity.  All ladies from three to 103 are invited to join us.

 

God loves you more than you will ever be able to comprehend!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Addition

I have a request for special prayers for someone.  That is all I can share now.  Please pray.

 

 

James Kenneth Allen

December 13, 1935 – November 08, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. He was born December 13, 1935 in Kentwood and was 81 years of age. He had a full and long life and enjoyed every day of it. He was co-owner and operator of Kentwood Farm Center. Also, he was a City Councilman and Alderman for the Town of Kentwood for many years. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lee Allen; 2 sons, David Young Allen and James Allen, Jr.; 6 grandchildren, Eli Allen and wife, Marla, Savana Allen, Jordan Allen, Stephen Allen, Katie Allen, and Landon Allen; brother, Keith Allen; sister, Dorothy Gill and husband, Billy; and sister in law, Rosalie Wheeler. Preceded in death by his parents, J. Y. and Mamie Allen. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Also, Mrs. Ruth Lea Robinson of Gonzales passed away this morning.  Our daughter-in-law, Becki, is a granddaughter.  “Mimi” was a very special lady and had numerous Kentwood Lea relatives.   A memorial service will be Sunday, November 19th in Gonzales.  Becki’s dad was especially close to her.  No obituary is available at this time.

Wednesday

6 Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand,

that he may lift you up in due time. 

7 Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you. 

8 Be alert and of sober mind.

Your enemy the devil prowls around

like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

~1 Peter 5:6-8~

 

Jeanne Bond Tate has a request for her brother-in-law.

Tonight I’m writing to ask prayer for a person that many of you know, love and respect. My sister Denise asked me to ask you all to pray for her husband, Clark Wilson. It seems the chemo isn’t working and the possibility of bone marrow transplant is out. The cancer has also spread. He has been and is still in a lot of pain. I know the thing they would want more than anything is prayer… fervent prayer. For those of you who don’t know them, Clark and Denise have 9 children, and a son and daughter in-law, with another son engaged. And their first sweet grandbaby on the way. ❤ Please pray specifically that God will give peace, wisdom, healing and provision through all of this. It feels surreal and even scary at times, but it should drive us to pray more fervently for them. Thank you all. Please tag any friends who you know would pray in the comments to get more prayers going up for Clark and his family. And please give this a like and a comment or even a share, so more people will see it. Thank you all and God bless you for caring and praying. We will continue to trust God.

 

 

Gladys Montez Kliesch

March 14, 1944 – November 06, 2017

 

Gladys Montez Jackson Kliesch, 73, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away November 6, 2017 at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017 from 9 AM until services at 11 AM at the East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA.  Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Ernest Graham will officiate and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery.

Gladys was born March 14, 1944 in Winston County, MS to the late, Joe Howard and Minnie Lawson Reed.

She was a Member of East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood and retired as an LPN for the Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb after 34 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed reading her bible. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Joseph Howard Jackson and Charles Aaron Jackson and one brother, Joe Ed Reed.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan Dwight Kliesch, one son, Frank Anthony Jackson (Elizabeth Cadell), three brothers, David Reed, Gerald Reed and Joel Reed; one sister, Juanita Reed, one granddaughter, Cora Lee Jackson, close family friend, Keith Kliesch with numerous nieces and nephews.

 

 

Renovations to the SLU BCM – http://baptistmessage.com/ulm-slu-bcms-push-hard-complete-facilities/

 

I think there are several Baptist Press articles you may be interested in today.  http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible today – 2 Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 3

 

Tonight – Missions class for children at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

 

Even though things are going well in our lives today, let’s not forget those who are having a rough day.  Let’s try to do something special to help them know we care about them and their difficulties.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.

~Psalm 75:1 HCSB~

 

James Allen and his family would appreciate your prayers.

 

I’m thrilled to tell you what a wonderful “World Day of Prayer” we had yesterday.   Cora Morris told me that several people told her that is was the best one ever!   We’ll have another one next year.  As added excitement, we made some plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea.  Children from various area churches will be singing Christmas songs.  Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Rachel Robins, a former missionary with the IMB.  I’m sure you don’t want to miss that either.  It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at Kentwood.  Call me if you have questions.

 

Call me or call FBC, Kentwood if you have any questions about when we will be receiving “shoeboxes” next week.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 2.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Life is full of opportunities to honor, bless, and serve others.  Don’t miss these opportunities to be richly blessed!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Evening

I found the obituary for Bro. Don’s sister.

Barbara Jean Bassett Hull

  • DIED: November 4, 2017
  • LOCATION: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Barbara Jean Bassett Hull, 69, of Denham Springs, LA passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Monday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Tony Hand. Burial will follow at Amite Baptist Cemetery, Denham Springs. She is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Hull; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Allison Hull; grandchildren, Sawyer and Sutton Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Bud Loper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Royce and Diane Bassett, Eddie and Linda Bassett, Don and Donna Bassett, Robert Bassett, Randy and Susie Bassett, and Steve and Edna Bassett; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her son, James Darrin Hull; and parents, Cliff and Helen Bassett.

Monday – Second Addition

At the WMU meeting this morning I learned Mrs. Juanita Pritchett is in North Oaks.  Please put her back on your prayer list.

 

Wilma Bridges Chand

May 26, 1931 – November 05, 2017

A resident of Meridian, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born May 26, 1931 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was well loved by her family and New Zion Church family. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Berwick and husband, Vernon; son, Eric Chand, M.D. and wife Cheryl; daughter, Sheila Van der Laak and husband, Herman; son in law, Kelly Rambo; 9 grandchildren, Adam, Summer, Jordana, Shawn, Travis, Matthew, David, Al and Jessica; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie B. McMillan and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Chand; daughter, Pamela Chand Rambo; and her siblings, J. S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C.J. Bridges, Mamie Allen, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Crowell, Jack Bridges,  Murphy Bridges, Inez Tate and Charles Bridges, Mattie Bridges Lambert. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Rev. Don Bassett’s sister had surgery Friday and passed away Saturday.  Her wake is tonight with the service tomorrow.   Bro. Don is pastor at Roseland.  Please pray for the family.

 

Monday Addition

Clinton Thomas King “King”

May 15, 1949 – November 03, 2017

Clinton Thomas King “King”, of Amite, LA passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1949 in Carthage, Mississippi to Carl and Sarrah King. King enjoyed life and loved hunting, fishing, running rabbit dogs, antiquing, junking as he would say, crabbing, playing cards and telling a good joke, but more than anything, he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. As always he never said goodbye, he would always just say “Love”.

King is survived by the loving wife of 29 years, Linda Ann, his sons Austin King and his wife Ginger, CJ King and his wife Courtney and Cody King, his daughter, Sarah Ann “Girlie” King, his grandchildren, Addison, Aidyn, Brentlea and Mattie Ann King, his brother, Talmadge “Sonny” King and his wife Sue, his sister Elizabeth Cormier and also many nieces, nephews and close friends.

King was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Sarrah King and bother in law Norman Cormier.

A Visitation for King will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Friendship Baptist Church in Amite. A Funeral Service Celebrating King’s Life will immediately follow visitation at 12:00pm at the church. Interment will follow at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Amite.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cross Memorial Funeral Home in Amite.

King’s guestbook can be viewed at http://www.crossmemorialfuneralhome.com

Monday

“I have told you these things,

so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart!

I have overcome the world.”

~John 16:33~

This Scripture is dedicated to FBC, Sutherland, TX.

 

Linda Graves, who lived in East Fork, completed her maximum stay in Slidell Friday and will now be with a daughter in Mandeville.  Her telephone number is still 225-485-4648.  Linda enjoys text messages and calls.  Please pray for Linda as she makes this new adjustment.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 5-6 & Psalm 1

 

WMU World Day of Prayer

  • 10 A.M. TODAY at Kedron
  • Covered dish lunch

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Annual WMU Project 

  • Religious Christmas cards for inmates
  • Stamped affixed to envelopes
  • Deadline – December 3

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week

  • November 13-20
  • FBC. Kentwood
  • A sign-up sheet is available under the balcony stairs so you can volunteer 2-3 hours to assist as other churches, businesses, clubs, and individuals bring in their “shoeboxes”.  The list will be there throughout this week.

 

The BASELA mission team returned home safely.  Thank God for his watch care over these volunteers.  May their efforts have eternal results.

 

Looking Ahead

  • Purchase religious Christmas cards and stamps
  • Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 P.M.
    • Set a table for the tea on Dec. 2
    • Prepare a dish for the tea
    • Rachel Robbins who grew up in Hammond will be our speaker for the tea.
    • Wendy will be working with our children so they can sing for us.

 

Even though “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”, He expects us to “Shine, Shine, Shine” for him!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

Please be sure you have changed your clock back one hour!

 

 May the God of hope

fill you with all joy and peace

as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit.

~Romans 15:13~

 

Operation Christmas Child – We packed and boxed all 350 “shoeboxes” in an hour last night.  Thank so much to all who helped!  It was indeed a  group effort!  May many little hearts and lives be touched by this ministry.

 

Sue said Phil Connelly was beginning to feel better.  Let’s pray for them during this healing time.

 

The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated tomorrow at Kedron at 10:00 A.M.  Come to learn and pray with us.  A potluck meal will follow the meeting.  Our associational WMU project for November is collecting religious Christmas cards and placing stamps on each envelope.  The cards can be turned in at the Lottie Moon Tea on December 3rd at FBC, Kentwood.  The cards will be delivered to the jails in Amite and Greensburg the first week of December. The speaker for the tea is Rachel Bailey Robbins, a Tangipahoa parish native who served in the Czech Republic.

History of the World Day of Prayer – http://worlddayofprayer.net/about.html

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 3-4 & Psalm 150.

 

May the light of the Lord shine in your life today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

~John 14:27~

 

Both Gloria Gill and Donna Fay Miller are dealing with problems following their heart ablations that seem to be leading to studies about the need for a pacemaker.  Please be in prayer for both of these ladies and their families/

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell are living with Don and Phyllis now.  Pray for all of them as they make this adjustment.

Phil Connelly is home recovering from gall bladder surgery.  Pray for him as he heals.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher is progressing at Hood Memorial where she is receiving physical therapy.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is progressing in her recovery at home.  Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” as you pray for her.

Keep Fuzzy and Bettye Fussell on your prayer list.

James Allen is recovering from surgery at McComb.  Keep him in your prayers.

Continue to pray for Andy Taylor as he recovers from foot surgery.  He should be able to return to a more normal schedule soon.  Also, pray for Betty as she continues to care for Andy.

 

Pray for the BASELA mission team as they travel home.  May their work this week bear much fruit.

 

 

Shirley G. Gabriel

November 15, 1930 – November 03, 2017

 

A resident of Amite passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at her home. She was born November 15, 1930 in Springville, LA  and was 86 years of age. She worked in medical records at Hood Memorial Hospital and Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center and retired from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in 1996. She was an avid gardener, member of the Stem and Stamen Garden Club and chaired the Cleanest City Contest. She loved to cook and entertain her friends and family. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church and chaired one of their bereavement committees. She was on the Amite Oyster Gala Board and served as the Amite Oyster Pearl in 2002. She is survived by her son, Parker C. “Chuck” Gabriel, Jr. and wife, Becki; her daughter, Suzie Gabriel Saint and husband, Steve; 5 grandchildren, Tina G. Doughty and husband, Jason, Shelley S. Wright, Ann S. Mooney and husband, Tim, Parker C. “Charlie” Gabriel, III, Russell G. “Russ” Sanders; 5 great grandchildren, Jordan LeMoine, Jason Todd Doughty, Katelyn M. Wright, Parker C. Doughty, and Gabriel P. Sanders; step-great-grandson, T.J. Mooney; great-great-grandson, Slayden Bravender; 3 siblings, Sylvia Sanchez, Carol Whittington and husband, Robert, and Al Guitrau and wife, Mary Ann; special friends, Louise Forrest, Annagene and Larry Mobley, Allie Hyde, Becki Fortenberry, Linda Nichols and many friends, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Parker C. Gabriel, Sr.; daughter, Sharon A. Gabriel; parents, Edgar and Catherine Brown Guitrau; 2 grandchildren, Clay and Christian Gabriel; siblings, Edgar Guitrau, Jr., Katherine Allen,  Jimmie Harrold, Bunny Williams, and  Terry Palmer. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life Funeral Mass will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Ann Gabriel Scholarship in Nursing at Southeastern Louisiana University. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

  • FBC, Kentwood

  • 4 P.M. TODAY

  • Bring a Christmas treat to share.

  • Let’s pack boxes with gifts, love, and an opportunity to learn about Jesus.

  • Thanks to everyone who contributed and worked to prepare for today.

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Schedule at FBC, Kentwood

The drop-off week for shoeboxes is November 13-20.  Churches, schools, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to leave their boxes at FBC, Kentwood.  We will deliver them to the next location on their journey.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E
Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

                      985-229-8111

 

Mon, Nov. 13: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 14: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 15: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 20: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

There will be a sign-up list under the stairwell for those who want to assist in the collection.  Choose the day(s) you want to help for 2-3 hours.

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU World Day of Prayer

  • Monday, November 6th
  • Kedron Baptist Church
  • 10:00 meeting followed by a pot-luck lunch
  • All ladies are invited to join us.

Children in Action (Mission Class at FBC, Kentwood)

  • Boys and girls are working on earning a new badge – “Praying for MKs”
  • 6 P.M. Wednesday nights

 

November Mission Project – We are collecting boxes of STAMPED religious Christmas cards that will be delivered to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite the first week of December.  You can leave your boxes under the balcony stairwell at FBC, Kentwood.

 

I’m working to collect PAPERBACK Bibles for inmates at the parish jail.  I have some now, but will wait for a few more before making my delivery.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 1-2, Psalm 149. & video on II Corinthians (BibleProject.com)

 

Tonight is the time to set your clocks back one hour.  If not you’ll be running an hour too early tomorrow.

Anna Lee