Thursday

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

 

Donna Fay Miller‘s heart ablation has been changed from Oct. 12 to Oct.. 2 at 7 A.M. in OLOL . You will want to keep the prayers for her flowing over the next few days.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher is receiving wound care in Hammond because of a recent fall.  Pray she hear quickly.

Mrs. Theople Hurst is improving now.  Keep on praying for her.

 

 

Virginia Birch

September 21, 1931 – September 27, 2017

 

VisitationWednesday, September 27, 2017
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

McKneely Funeral Home – Amite
110 E. Factory St.
Funeral ServiceFriday, September 29, 2017
11:00 AM

McKneely Funeral Home – Amite
 

 

 

The youth of Two Rivers Baptist Association had a good time at The Lighthouse at F.B.C., Kentwood last night.  Over 200 youth were present.  Pray for the young people from ten different churches as the prepare to leave the thrills of last night and join the school routine today.  May a part of last night follow them to school today and shine brightly.

 

“Jesus Paid it All”

(Joey and Rory – 2016)

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 24

 

Read the Bible – 27th – Luke 8-9 and Psalm 116

28th – Luke 10-11, Psalm 117, & video, Luke 2, found at                                                                           http://bibleproject.com

 

Wednesday Addition

“Miss” Mimi Sneed will be having a medical procedure Friday morning in Hattisburg.  Please pray for her.

Shelbie Travis is not any better after Monday’s surgery.  Pray doctors will soon be able to identify and treat her problem.

 

 

I’ve been working with the donations for Operation Christmas Child and have compiled a list of our current needs:

  • Pens
  • Soap
  • Washcloths
  • Flashlights (no need to buy extra batteries)
  • Jump ropes ($1.00 at some dollar stores)
  • Cloth dolls or “Barbie like” dolls ($1.00 at most dollar stores)

I will try to update the list weekly.  If you purchase some of these items, please deliver to the church.

Wednesday

 

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,

as some understand slowness.

Instead he is patient with you,

not wanting anyone to perish,

but everyone to come to repentance.

~2 Peter 3:9~

 

 

 

Obituary for James Felker

James Felker

James Reggie Felker a resident of Clinton, died on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in an automobile accident. He was 66 years old and a retired Assistant Warden at DCI.
Reggie had numerous certifications including Firearms and Defensive Tactics, he was an EMT and one of the original members of DCI Tact Team. He had a passion for hunting and fishing which was superseded by the love of his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Denise Doughty Felker; three children; Benjamin D Felker and wife Brandi, Vicky Richter and husband Todd, Dustin Benzer and wife Lizzie, brother, Richard Felker, sister, Joy Havard, brother Darryle Felker, brother Mike Felker, sister, Melinda Collette; grandchildren, Grace Elizabeth Felker, Jackson D Felker, Barrett Barron, James Christian Richter, McKennon Cole Richter, Gage Holden Richter, Scout Layne Benzer and Mills Katherine Benzer and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends William Pittman, Wendall Day, Doc Holliday, Bo Guillot, Harold and Lola Powers, Tommy Rabalais and lots of former co-workers at DCI and BREC.
He is preceded in death by his parents John D and Laura Belle Felker, brother, Larry Felker and nephew Kaleb Collette.
Visitation is Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 1:00pm until service at 5:00pm at New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 Hwy 38, Kentwood, LA, conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Burial to follow at Old Day Cemetery, Hwy 441 North, Easleyville, LA.
Pallbearers will be Mike Felker, John Chase, James Richter, Dakota Collette, Randy McKnight, Travis Rabalais, John T. Chase, Andrew Chase and Mike Williams.
Honorary pallbearers are Jackson Felker, McKennon Richter and Gage Richter.
The family wishes to also extend a special thanks to Sheriff Jeff Travis.
In lieu of flowers make memorial donations to Boy Scout Troop 51 at PO Box 306, Jackson, LA 70748.

 

 

 

Tuesday

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

 

 

Thank-you for praying for Shelbie Travis yesterday.  The doctor was pleased with her surgery.  Shelbie’s grandmother flew in yesterday to help care for Shelbie and Austyn.

 

David got a good report on his hand yesterday.  Now, he only has to use his brace when he does more physical work.  David will be glad to put the brace aside this much.

 

Tomorrow is See You at the Pole Day when students will be gathering at flag poles at their school to pray.  Thank God for students who are bold enough to lead out for God among their peers.  Youth from FBC, Kentwood will lead an associational event Wednesday night at the Lighthouse at 6 P.M.

 

 

Boys and girls who attend missions class at FBC, Kentwood are reminded to wear their green vests.

 

Hair ornaments for girls will be the Operation Christmas Child item we will be collecting Sunday.  Leave your bags in church entry area or deliver the bags to my Sunday School classroom Sunday.  Thank-you so much for helping with this great project!

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Luke 6-7 and Psalm 115

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – This morning at 11 A.M. at The Cafe.  Come help us celebrate ladies with September birthdays.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Exodus 24 – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall

 

 

“Let the Lower Lights be Burning”

 

 

Many people tell me how much they appreciate your prayers.  Keep them flowing from your lips and hearts.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday Addition

Please add Melissa Bryan’s daughter, Shelbie Travis, to your prayer list.  She had her second child a little over two weeks ago and has been sick since then.  She is now at Lakeview Hospital in Covington and facing possible surgery to locate and remove the source of infection.  Baby girl, Austyn, is fine and with Melissa.  As you pray for Shelbi, please pray for Melissa too!  Thanks for your prayers for this situation as you think about this family today.

Monday

“Abraham, when hope was dead within him,

went on hoping in faith . . .

He relied on the word of God.” 

~Romans 4:18 Phillips~

 

Please continue to pray for Donna Fay Miller as she waits for the 12th when she will have a heart ablation.

Miss Fay Shoemaker was able to be in church last night.  She looked great!  Her good news is that she does not need a pacemaker. Thank God for Miss Fay’s improvement.

Diane Cox was our neighbor east of Arcola about 35 years ago.  Yesterday, her two day old granddaughter, Olivia, passed away.  Please pray for Diane and the young parents, Brandon and Sarah.

Reggie Felker, who grew up in the New Zion area, was killed in a four-car accident in Clinton Saturday.  Please be in prayer for the family.

 

 

Many of you have probably heard, but just in case you don’t know.  FBC, Kentwood has vastly improved their website.  I hope you will check it frequently for more information.  http://fbckentwood.com

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes” – We are working hard to sort and count the items you have been bringing in for the 350 shoeboxes we will pack the first Saturday of November.  I will soon have a list of items we are short of.  October will be a month to focus of filling in some spots.  Thanks so much to all who have contributed in any way.

 

Georgia Barnett is the name of our special offering for Louisiana missions.  Each church sets their own goal.  Later, the money will be combined with that from the other Louisiana churches.  We can make a big impact by pooling our resources and working together.

 

Ladies with September birthdays will be honored at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.  All ladies are invited to join us for lunch and birthday cake.  The ladies with September birthdays are:

Yvonne Birch

Ann Smith

Laura Joiner

Jan Yarborough

Mary Miller

Glenda Schilling

Betty Simpson

 

Read the Bible today – Luke 4-5 & Psalm 114

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.com

 

“Sweet Hour of Prayer” – I remember a time when I was a child and would visit my uncle’s church where he was the music minister.  The youth filled the choir loft every Sunday evening.  As soon as they got into their places, they sang this song.  That memory makes this great hymn even more special to me.

 

While searching for a “Sweet Hour of Prayer” youtube, I ran across another one I want to share.  It is special to me because I loved it as a child and have taught many children this song.  In fact, last night during Bible Drill class with the children, I called out this Scripture for us to all locate and read together.  After that, we sang the song.  What fun it is!  What a powerful message it conveys.  I always add an extra verse about “Shine all over Kentwood”.  I hope you will take the time to sing this simple little song with such a tremendously large message and challenge for each of us.  Listen first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvQzMpe5Q0

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,

to the one who seeks him;  

it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

~Lamentations 3:25-26~

 

 

Hurricane Victims, especially the elderly and the very young

Relief Workers

Service Workers

Medical Workers

Chaplains/Pastors

Volunteers

 

 

Read the Bible – Luke 2-3 & Psalm 113

Sites you might want to check

 

“Bring Then In”

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have a breakfast benefit for the Darin Fontz family at 8 A.M. this morning.
Happy Sunday!
Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Rev. Brady Haynes’ mother, Peggy Haynes (Written by Christy)

PLEASE PRAY! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Does anyone know any Doctors or nurses at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL? Brady’s mother Peggy Haynes is in ICU, and we want to make sure as many people as possible are looking out for her medical care and are praying for her. Our kids & family are all spread out right now (hours apart) Orlando, Jacksonville and Pensacola. We are gathering the chicks over the next 24hrs to all be there with her. Mom Haynes has several organs not doing well at present (kidneys and liver) and they think she may also have pneumonia. She is also in pain. The Doctors are saying a 20% chance. Now is the time for your prayers💕🙏🏼God please bless her mind & body and bring her through this. We know you already have her spirit 💕

Rev. Jeff Mizell is pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church.

You have probably heard someone say “You only have one life to live.” What a true statement. With only one time around in this old world, how can we make the best of it? In the morning, we will look in God’s Word together for the answer during the 10am worship service. As many of you know, this is the first message that I will preach since Fathers Day due to vocal cord problems. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have a lot of rules to go by in order to use my voice and not loose it. However, I am grateful to have to opportunity to try preaching again. Thank you for your prayers! Love y’all

Saturday

Then Agrippa said to Paul,

“Do you think that in such a short time

you can persuade me to be a Christian?”

Paul replied, “Short time or long—

I pray to God that not only you

but all who are listening to me today

may become what I am,

except for these chains.”

~Acts 26:28-29~

Please continue to pray for little Lampton Titus, child of Tedd and Kayla Titus.

Miss Fay Shoemaker‘s surgery Thursday went well.  Additional tests are being done.

 

Please pray for the family of Mrs. Esther Watkins who passed away yesterday in Mississippi.  Many of you will know her as Matt Williams’ grandmother.

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M.  Donations received will be for the family of Darin Fontz.  Guests are welcome.

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday will honor the following ladies who have September birthdays:

Yvonne Birch

Ann Smith

Laura Joiner

Jan Yarborough

Mary Miller

Glenda Schilling

Betty Simpson

The Third Thursday Gathering was another wonderful night.  Our guests represented five different churches and were real blessing to our night.  Thanks to all of you who help us in various ways each month.  We certainly appreciate you!

 

Read the Bible – Luke 1, Psalm 112, and video on Luke (http://bibleproject.com)

 

The Bible Drill Class for children will meet tomorrow at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

The Children in Action Class will meet Wednesday night at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  Children are reminded and encouraged to wear their green vests.

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

  • Tomorrow, we will be collection wash cloths and bars of soap.
  • Next week, we will focus on barrettes and other hair fixings for little girls.
  • Again, I must say thank-you to the many people who have contributed in various ways.  Together, we can make this another very productive year.
  • We are getting to the point when we will put our boxes together the first Saturday of November.  I hope to see many of you at the Packing Party.  I promise you will be blessed when you see the many shoeboxes you have helped to pack.

 

 

I want to conclude today with a Facebook post Bro. Danny Smith of Spring Creek Baptist Church shared this morning.  I’m sure it will touch your heart like it did mine.  Before you read it, I want to say how thankful I am for all who have served in Texas, Louisiana, or Florida in the last month.  I know of members from East Fork, New Zion, and Spring Creek who have already worked with Disaster Relief in these areas.  Thank-you to each one and each church represented!

The last three or four days have been a blur and in many ways I have felt a little disconnected not being able to do what I love to do but these last few days in Fort Meyers have really blessed me beyond measure.

First I have met some “volunteers” who work harder and longer than I have ever worked before in my life. If there is a space on my body that is not sore I can’t identify it! But my heart is full!

Second today we had someone from the community who came and volunteered with us they just wanted to give something back. She worked hard right alone with us and then thanked us for coming to help. She said she and her husband will be back tomorrow.

Tonight we all went out to eat-you will probably see the pictures of us eating what you can’t or won’t see and what you don’t know is the kindness we were shown and appreciation we were given.

I could not handle it and teared up more than once. To have these strangers come thank us just for being here, to have people want to take our picture, to have people bring us some candy or just stop by to say thanks and talk for a moment was more than I could take. But after washing my face I was able to just look at the faces of people who saw who we are and where we are from as they simply thanked us. It reminded me why ministries like this are so important.

I hope that there will never be a need for this kind of ministry again but if there is I hope it works out where you can take part in it. Yes it’s work- next time I will try to go with a lazier crew-but it is doing what Jesus talked about when He talked about giving a cup of cold water in His name.

I look forward to being back home but I will always remember these days as God has blessed and meeting these people has touched my life!

I think I will always remember the one guy who look like he wanted to say something but just could not bring himself to do it. He finally looked me straight in the eye made sure I was looking and nodded as if to say thanks but I can’t talk about it but I feel it. I know what he meant! God bless!

 

May this day bless your life in a special way!  May you be a blessing to some else today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

 

Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

~James 4:7~

 

JoEllen Carruth thanks you for praying for Darrel Ray.  He’s home and recovering nicely from eye surgery.

Rusty Williams has some serious health issues and is hospitalized in Covington.  Please add him to your prayer list.

 

Lula Mae McLin Lombardo

August 04, 1918 – September 21, 2017

A resident of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home. She was born August 4, 1918 in Bluff Creek, LA and was 99 years of age. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Frank S. Lombardo; parents, Emmitt and Lena McLin; a brother, John E. McLin; two grandchildren, Paul and Paula Lombardo; and great grandchild Isabella Lombardo. Survived by sons, Frank Lombardo and wife, Ellen, and Joe Lombardo and wife, Catherine; grandchildren, Tony Lombardo and wife, Laura, and Joseph Lombardo, Angela L. Cernich and husband, Oscar, and Joey Lombardo and wife, Nikki; great grandchildren include Nick and Sydney Lombardo, Max and Samantha Lombardo, Ella, Emilia, and Elliott Lombardo, Austin Wascom; and great great grandchild, Gabriel Wascom. She grew up and lived in Pine Grove, La. and was a long time friend of Pine Grove Methodist Church. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, La. Also a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas (honored as oldest living member), the Overload Quilting Club and the Piney Woods Quilting Guild in Pine Grove, La. A special thanks to the loving care provided by her devoted sitters. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Full of Grace Inc. in Amite, La. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 9:30 AM until 11:00AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:30AM on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Pamela Easley Viator Connelly
(April 19, 1963 – September 20, 2017) 

Pamela Grace Easley Viator Connelly, of Osyka, passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours on September 20, 2017, at her home.

Pamela was born in Baton Rouge, LA, April 19, 1963, to Bobby Easley and Grace Ann McDaniel Estess Taylor.

Pamela was a 1981 graduate of Parklane Academy. She was an independent dispatcher for the JOWIN Company and was a hard-working, dedicated employee who took care of her customers and drivers.

Anyone who knew Pamela knew she loved her family, her flowers and loved her LSU Tigers, win or lose. She had a contagious smile and loving spirit that touched everyone she met. She loved her Savior, Jesus Christ. She never met a stranger, and was always putting others before herself. She was a member of First Baptist Church Magnolia.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, Mark A. Viator, Jr. and grandparents, Grace and W.H. McDaniel and Gladys and James Clarence Easley.

Pamela leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Geoffrey Connelly; daughters, Allison Viator and Christie Viator; three sons, Randall Connelly, Mark Anthony “Tony” Viator, III and Dustin “Dusty” Viator; her mother, Grace Ann Taylor and husband, Randolph; her father, Bobby Easley and wife, Dianne; two grandchildren, Madilyn Ray and Christian Mixon; one brother Rusty Easley; a sister, Ashley Brister and husband, Josh; a special nephew, Craig Louviere and wife, Melanie; a special father-in-law, Mark A. Viator, Sr. and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends who will never forget her gentle spirit.

Visitation is Friday at First Baptist Church in Magnolia from 5PM until 8PM and continues Saturday from 9AM until services at 10AM with Rev. Joe Gunter officiating. Burial will be in Terry’s Creek Cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Pallbearers are, Luke Snow, Thad Snow, Brandon Drury, Craig Louviere, Nelson Ott and Matthew Kleppinger Honorary pallbearers are Sam Estess and Richard Paul Cutrer.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

 

 

This morning we will have Bible Study at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  You are invited to join us.

 

 

Read the Bible – John 19-21 & Psalm 111

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

We had a great time last night at the cabin.  Five different churches were represented. but we’re all one in God’s family.  If you didn’t come, I invite you to come next month on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Anna Lee