Wednesday

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

~Psalm 23:4~

 

 

Sarah Elizabeth (Watson) Pendergast

Sarah Elizabeth (Watson) Pendergast of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Louisiana, Texas, Massachusetts, Alabama, and California, passed away on October 29, 2017.

Sally was born July 27, 1943, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Roy and Anna Watson as the twin sister of Molly. She and Molly were raised in Arcola, Louisiana, on Hickory Knoll Farm.

Sally met her husband, Jim, while attending university in Hammond, Louisiana. They were married in 1962 and had four children, James Edward, Jr., John Brittain, Joseph Patrick, and Thomas Roy. She and Jim raised their children in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Texarkana, Texas. Later, she and Jim lived in southeastern Massachusetts and Daphne, Alabama. After Jim’s passing in 2010, she lived in Santa Barbara, California and Kansas City, Missouri.

Sally was devoted to her husband and family. As a dedicated homemaker she supported them tirelessly and always encouraged them to do their best. She taught her children the value of creativity and imagination. She imparted upon them the importance of fairness and respect for others.

Sally was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Texarkana, Texas. She helped manage religious education for the children of that congregation and with Jim acted as a eucharistic minister to the elderly.

Sally was a teacher of both religion and the arts. She taught dance in a studio in her home and English at the local public school. She was a talented designer, illustrator, and writer. She was a member of a singing troupe and the Garden Club. Throughout her life, she was an eager and passionate student of design, religion, and spirituality.

Sally is survived by her sister, Mary (Molly) Anna Stagg of New Orleans, Louisiana, her four children and their wives, Jim and Betsy of League City, Texas, John and Claire of Santa Barbara, California, Joe and Janine of Gex, France, Tom and Gracie of Kansas City, Missouri, and six grandchildren, Megan, Macey, Mae, Quinn, Morris, and Max.

A memorial service will be held at Royer Funeral Home, 101 SE 15th Street, Oak Grove, Missouri, at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Visitation hours are 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, immediately preceding the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Sally Pendergast may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C., 20090-6011, http://www.ALZ.org; or, by calling The Groves Senior Living Center at 816-254-3500, ext. 444.

Two Rivers’ WMU

  • Monday, November 6th
  • 10 A.M. at Kedron Baptist Church
  • Celebrate the World Day of Prayer with us.
  • Covered Dish Lunch

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • Thank-you to all those who generously gave items or money to purchase the items we will need in out shoeboxes.
  • Thank -you to those who helped fold boxes, write and cut labels, apply and organize boxes, group and count items as they were delivered, repair a broken wheel on our transporting cart, organize items for packing, supplying money for postage, etc.
  • The packing party will be Saturday at 4 P.M.  Bring your Christmas spirit and a sweet Christmas treat to share with other volunteers. Be a part of packing the shoeboxes filling them with hygiene items, school supplies, and special gifts.  Know you are giving many children and their families an opportunity to learn about Jesus in their own language.  (Each shoebox is estimated to impact seven (7) people with the knowledge of Jesus.
  • FBC, Kentwood will be a drop-off location again this year.  The dates are November 13-20.  Times will vary, so check a previous post here or the OCC website.  I’ll also post the times again as we get closes.  Individuals, churches, businesses, clubs. schools, etc. are invited to “drop-off” their boxes in Kentwood as the boxes begin their journey to individual children 2-14 years old.
  • The shipping cost is $9.00 per box.  As a parent and grandparent who has shipped boxes internationally for the past twenty years, let me tell you $9.00 is a real bargain.  You can include your check in a box or can pay online.  If you pay online, you will be sent a tracking form by email that can be printed and placed on a box to help you know where the box is on the journey to a child.  Boxes will travel to needy children all over the world.
  • The items in the boxes are wonderful gifts, but the opportunity to be saved is far greater!  Thank-you for your participation.
  • Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  If I cannot answer your questions, I have contact information so we can get answers from someone else.

 

Pray for those who are homebound, sick, and needy of our concern and prayers at this time.

 

Read the Bible –  I Corinthians 11-12 & Psalm 146.

 

If you need to contact me, there is a link at the top of this page.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.

“Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”

~1 Peter 3:14~

 

George Cutrer of Osyka is recovering well following two surgeries.  Thank God for George’s progress.

Several people many of us know have had surgery and are doing well.  Thank God for their good reports.

 

 

Shelton “Shell” Ballard

January 25, 1931 – October 29, 2017

A resident of Chesbrough passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born January 25, 1931 in Amite and was 86 years of age. He was a former Justice of the Peace, Tangipahoa Parish 4th Ward, from 1969 until 1981. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Chesbrough Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edwina V. Ballard; son, Brett Ballard and wife, Angela “Boo Boo” Travis Ballard; 2 grandchildren, Shelbi Lyn Ballard and Braydon Lane Ballard; and his brother, Van Earl Ballard, Sr. and wife, Betty. Preceded in death by his parents, Guy Henry Ballard and Alberta Lawrence Ballard; and his brothers and sisters, Angus Ballard, Taylor Ballard, Guy “Pete” Ballard, Jr., Winfred “Toots” Ballard, Elma Rae “Tot” VanDyke, Glenn Ballard,  Jewell Ballard Martin and Troy Ballard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 PM until 9 PM, Tuesday, and from 8 AM until religious services at 10 AM Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Magee. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 145

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

This morning at 9:00, some people will be needed to put prepared labels on the shoeboxes.  Others will be moving tables and chairs in preparation for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party which will be Saturday at 4 P.M.  Please bring some Christmas snacks when you come.

“A Legacy of Faith” – http://alegacyoffaith.us/

 

“The Great Physician”

At the first appointment, David and the doctor were talking about death and heaven.  David told the doctor his medical skills would not be needed in heaven.  The doctor said that was true, but he felt sure God had a second career for him in heaven.  He would have to find out what those plans are when he gets there.  David told him to practice up on his singing so he can be in the choir.  No boring appointments when David is around!

We’re ready!  Are you?  If not, talk to us or a minister of your choice, but get ready.  You never know when your time here on earth will be ended.  Besides, life is better (and more fun) as a Christian!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Walk with the wise and become wise,

for a companion of fools suffers harm.” 

~Proverbs 13:20 NIV~

 

 

What a beautiful weather day Sunday was!  Church services and activities added their joys.  It was our pleasure to be able to walk around, assist a little, but mainly to get to visit and enjoy all the young families at church tonight.  We were so blessed!  

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 144

 

Operation Christmas Child – 

Tuesday at 9 A.M., we will meet to put labels on boxes, move tables and chairs, etc. as we prepare for the packing party which will be Saturday at 4 P.M.  Come help us this week.  Be a part of “sending Jesus to lots of little children”.  We have all the items we need for the boxes.  I will post the total for the OCC postage that has been collected when that new total becomes available.

Georgia Barnett – 

 I will also update the Georgia Barnett poster before Wednesday.  I’m thankful for the gifts that have been given so far.

 

Pray for David as he has to drive to Baton Rouge and then New Orleans for two minor appointments.  The stress of the day will be driving in both cities the same day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

 

 

 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

~Matthew 10:28~

 

From my sister, Julie”

Please put Louis Costanza on the Prayer Link. He is Lynette’s brother-in-law that had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He has an appointment at M D Anderson in a couple of weeks.

Also, please continue to pray for my friend Didi Landry who has a brain tumor.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 5-6 and Psalm 143 (and the video on I Corinthians, if you haven’t seen it yet)

 

Operation Christmas Child – The packing party is at 4 P.M. Saturday.  It is such a blessing and a lot of fun to have an early Christmas party and work together to pack the shoeboxes that will be sent to children to give them gifts and to introduce them to Jesus.  What an impact you can be!  If you are available to help move tables, label boxes, etc, this week, please contact me to set up a day and time to do so.

 

We are working to complete our Georgia Barnett Offering.  See the chart by the organ to know what progress we have made.

 

If you don’t have a church to attend today, I invite you to First Baptist Church in Kentwood.  We have Sunday School at 9:15 and worship service at 10:30.  Stop by the welcome table for information and a gift if we are new to you.

This is the Lord’s Day.  Let’s pray that we use it by being in church and allowing God to speak to and through us!

Anna Lee

Saturday

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;

the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.”

And this is the word that was preached to you.

~1 Peter 1:24-25 (NIV)~

 

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatchel is in therapy at Hood Memorial.  Keep praying for improvements.

Mr. James Allen has been at the hospital in McComb for a couple days.  Thankfully, he is doing better than when he was admitted.

Jeana Lee-Newman is headed to more Surgery Monday.  Pray for her and for her family.

Please continue to pray for Andy Taylor, Bettye Fussell, Mr. & Mrs. “Cete” Dillon, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harrell, Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Maghee, Mr. Kenneth Birch, Mrs. Theople Hurst, and Mrs. Anne Hurst.  

 

I would like to share this report I received Thursday.  A lady who faithfully goes to the parish jail to be a Christian witness said that Thursday, a week ago, she and the other volunteers were going to the jail knowing they would not have enough paperback Bibles  to distribute to the inmates who would ask for one that day.  When they were gathering in the parking lot, David drove up with more Bibles!  They were thankful you were a part of the solution on the very day Bibles were needed.  Thank-you for you continuing donation of paperback Bibles to this ministry.  If you can bring them to David and me, we will see they get into the right hands.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child – Saturday, Nov. 4th at 4 P.M.  Wear Christmas colors, bring a Christmas snack, and get ready to pack a “shoebox”.

Bible Reading Plan – I Corinthians 3-4 & Psalm 142

 

I always look forward to Sundays.  I hope you do too!

Anna Lee

Friday

But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Our friend, Fay Carol is married to Jim Todd who recently learned he had two blockages that will need to be addressed.  Fay Carol asked for prayers for her husband.

 

Thomas “Laddie” Lawrence Hudspeth, Sr.

March 31, 1930 – October 26, 2017

A resident of Amite passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Canon Hospice in Jefferson. He was born March 31, 1930 in Morrow, LA and was 87 years of age. He was a hard working, dedicated, leading salesman with Watkins Inc. and a landlord who helped thousands of people in our community. He was an active member of St. Helena Catholic Church and was a Catechist Leader in his younger years. He leaves behind his loving children, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, and wife, Kathy, Debra Ann Hudspeth Ricks, and husband, Robert, and Ted Joseph Hudspeth and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Shawn Hudspeth (Zandi), Le’Anne Hudspeth Malnar (Jeramy), Emily Hudspeth Smith (Daniel), Evan Hudspeth, Wayne Ricks (Gennipher), Kevin Ricks (Stephanie), Ted Hudspeth, Jr., Christopher Hudspeth, Nicholas Hudspeth, Natalie Hudspeth, and William Hudspeth; great grandchildren, Hunter and Haydan Hudspeth, Anna, Ava, and Lane Malnar, Raelyn and Rhys Ricks, and Eliyanah Smith; brother, Charles Hudspeth; and sister, Fleeta Chautin. Preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Lois Meche; second wife, Marie Hebert; parents, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth and Alma Adelaide Tatman Hudspeth; and his siblings, Eleanor Hudspeth Conrad, Daniel Hudspeth, Rosa Hudspeth and Martha Hudspeth Ducote. He is also survived by his step children including Arlene Raxsdale, Jimmy Berteau, Murphy Berteau, and Sandra St. Romain and their extended families. Also, he leaves behind his loving dogs, Bailey II and Buddy. The family would like to thank Yolanda Gordon and Ray Barnes for their years of caring and devotion to our father. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until 12:30 PM, on Friday with Rosary at McKneely’s at 12 Noon. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite,  at 1 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Randy Cuevas. Interment will be held at St. Charles Borromeo, Grand Coteau, LA at 5:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Eight days until we pack the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”!  It takes lots of preparation to have everything purchased and organized so we are ready to fill the boxes.  Thanks to those who made purchases and to those who have helped in the organizational process.  I think of the children who will receive the boxes and work a little harder.

The collection week for shoeboxes is November 13-20.  Churches, schools, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to leave their boxes at FBC, Kentwood.

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

We are “coming right along in collecting the money for shipping the boxes.  Check the poster by the piano.

You may want to follow your “shoebox” as it travels to its destination.  Use this site to pay for your postage and receive a form to place on your box before you deliver it to a collection site.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box-lookup/

 

The Georgia Barnett Offering is also progressing nicely.  Check the poster on the wall by the piano.

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will be on Ezekiel 28 today.  You are welcome to join us at 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

 

The children in missions class will be working on earning a badge by praying for MK’s, Missionary Kids.  This time next month, some of them will be wearing their newest badge on their green vests.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 1-2, Psalm 141, and video on I Corinthians (bibleproject.com)

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

“Footsteps of Jesus”

 

 

Make today count for the Lord and His kingdom!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God,

and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.”

 ~1 Peter 5:6 NLT~

 

 

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell is better and back at home.  Your continued prayers will be appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Andy Taylor as he foot progresses in the healing process.  Prayers are appreciated.

Phillip Strickland had a treatment this week and is recovering from the setback it brings;

Pray for others at home or in the hospital that are not listed here.

 

I’m so thankful for those who help with Operation Christmas Child preparations.  You are making a difference in many lives.

 

I’m thankful for the adults, youth, and children who faithfully attend services at FBC, Kentwood and other area churches.  May you recognize God’s blessings in your life.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 15-16 & Psalm 140

 

Baptist Message – http://bpnews.net

 

“A Legacy of Faith” – http://alegacyoffaith.us/

 

Enjoy the blessing the change in temperatures bring with it.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

He said to them,

‘Follow me,

and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19NKJV~

 

Bro. Jeff Mizell continues to have problems with his throat continuing to get worse.  He has resigned as pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church so he can rest his throat.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 13-14 & Psalm 139

 

What a great “birthday party” the “young” ladies of our church had at The Cafe yesterday!  Our next party will be November 28th.  Mark your calendar.

 

The children’s mission class will meet tonight at 6 P.M.  Please have you children/grandchildren wear their green vest.

 

Don’t forget to purchase some Christmas cards an affix stamps to the envelopes.  We will be taking them to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail the first week of December.  The cards can be turned in at the Lottie Moon Tea.

 

“Pass Me Not”

 

Bible Study of Ezekiel 28 – Friday morning at 10 in the Fellowship Hall

 

Thanks for praying for the needs mentioned and for the “unlisted” needs too.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.

~1 Peter 3:12a NKJV~

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been recovering at home and plans to be at church Sunday.  Let’s pray she will be well enough to be there.

Fannie Fortenberry Seal of Franklinton fell causing the several facial fractures and requiring nose surgery.  Pray she will have a good recovery without much more pain.

 

Nadine Lambert Bridges

December 15, 1927 – October 22, 2017

A resident of Kentwood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1927 in Spring Creek and was 89 years of age. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Oneida Bridges Carruth, Greensburg, Kathleen Bridges Brown and husband, Mack, Mt. Hermon; son, Gary Wayne Bridges and wife, Linda, Amite; grandchildren, Wylie Smith and wife, Eudora, Round Rock, TX, Minda Raybourn and husband, Kevin, Mt. Hermon, and David Brown and wife, Kasey, Mt. Hermon; great-grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Clayton Brown, Allison Brown, Eric Raybourn, and Chloe Raybourn; sisters-in-law, Wilma Chand, Bonnie McMillian, and Polly Bridges. Preceded in death by her husband, Rynes Murphy Bridges; infant son, Eddie Dean Bridges; brother, Arvis Lambert; 2 sisters, Eva Dykes and Velma Mixon; parents, James and Annie Lambert. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Spinks. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Friends of Bro. Joe Weaver will be thankful to know he is now the new youth minister at Liberty Baptist Church.  He formerly served at Montpelier and Osyka.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 10-12 and Psalm 138

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.

 

Don’t forget we are getting close to our “Shoebox” Packing Party on the 4th.  I think our boxes will bless the children who receive them.  I pray for them to “meet Jesus” through the literature in their own language that will be included in the box.

 

May you be a blessing to someone else today.

Anna Lee