Today, let’s prayer for our friends who are homebound. Many people find themselves in a condition where they cannot get out. At the same time, they do not have friends or family members who stop by and visit a few minutes. Homebound folks sometimes feel so alone. As you pray for them, God may lead you to connect with them. How blessed they will be! How blessed you will. be!
Daily Bible Reading
March 20
Hebrews 7-12
Hospital
Please continue to pray for Geral Griffith (Covington) and for Dorothy Wall (Hammond). Add others you are aware of.
Rehab
Please continue to pray for David Sellers and others you are aware of.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
This offering provides for missions in North America, including the United States. It includes helping churches get started, missionaries working in large parks, homeless on the streets of many of our larger cities, Vacation Bible Schools where there are none, etc. Mark your church envelope Annie Armstrong and help those who are working with the lost across our country.
Disaster Relief
Pray for safety of those who are working to help in the clean up following the tornados that hit East Fork, Tylertown, and all the other places. Help is coming from neighbors, local businesses, Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief, and others.
If you find yourself with the opportunity to help in any way, please do so. You will help others and receive a great blessing.
Operation Christmas Child
You can place your donations in the green tote in the hallway downstairs under the sanctuary. Thank-you for your help as we prepare to ship 450 shoeboxes to boys around the world who will be blessed with the contents of the boxes AND A BIBLE AND LITERATURE THAT WILL HELP THEM LEARN ABOUT JESUS. Shoeboxes also influence sibling, parents, grandparents, and other family members and acquaintances.
Encouragement
Please find some time today to encourage someone with words, food, appropriate gifts, Christian literature, and your time. As you encourage and bless others, you will receive a blessing too.
Today, let’s continue to pray for those whose homes were damaged by the tornado Saturday in the East Fork community. You probably know someone with a need because of the storm. What an opportunity to help others!
Daily Bible Reading
March 19
Hebrews 1-6
Prayer Meeting
At FBC, Kentwood, we meet at 6 P.M. and have a nursery, a kids group, a youth group, and and adult group. That’s a place for everyone! There’s always room for one more!
Obituaries
Margaret Ann Webb Lee
December 4, 1942 – March 17, 2025
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at her home. She was born December 4, 1942 in Clinton, LA and was 82 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Ray Lee; daughter, Carmen Varnado and husband, Jimmy; son, Todd Lee and wife, Rhonda; daughter-in-law, Melissa Lee; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, Eric Lee; parents, J. K. Webb and Neva Bryant Webb; and a sister, Virginia Brabham. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Scott Spinks and Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Wales Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Tyler Varnado, Corey Varnado, Benji Varnado, Colton Lee, Austin Lee, Brady Lee, and Ross Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Maddox, John Antoon, Aiden Varnado, Chris Holland, Shelley Swartz, and Timmy Glass. A special thank you to Jennifer Hasty for always being there for us and Mom and thanks to Modern Hospice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Wilburn Douglas Newcomb,Jr.
January 17, 1942 – March 15, 2025
Known to many as Dee, Wilburn Douglas Newcomb Jr. joined his beloved wife of 46 years, Carolyn Sue Newcomb, in everlasting glory on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the age of 83. Despite the historic storms brewing outside, he spent his final moments in the comfort and peace of his home with his family and his three-legged dog Shadow. Dee was a retired union boilermaker who loved fishing, gardening, motorcycles, cooking and spending time in his shop. He was deeply loved for the time he gave to his friends and family.
In a busy world, Dee Newcomb made time for laughing, sharing stories and helping others in every way he could. This may have meant sharing a meal, making silly jokes, fixing your vehicle or prepping a plot for spring planting. If he wasn’t on the road, then you could find him on his back porch swing…. truly appreciating his days on Earth and the people he was given to love.
He is survived by an abundance of family who lovingly called him “Daddy Dee” or “DaDee”: daughters Alice McFarlain (Adam) and Meg Stephens, sons Mark O’Hern (April) and John Bascom (Paula), grandchildren Amanda (Timmy), Megan (Pierce), Katrina (Neil) and Hannah, Sasha, Ariana, Chance, Warren and Claire, Ruston, Michaela (Fredrick), Madeline, his namesake Matthew Douglas, MaKenna and Rae Anne, John (Lacie) and Raven, Krista and Courtney (Alex).
Many great-grandchildren were blessed to know him: Morgan, Jadyn, Brantley, Halle, Stephen, Jocelyn, Kollin, Gabriel, Mason, Zoe, Theodore and his wife’s namesake Elizabeth Carolyn, Eli, Bascom, Riley and Heaslett. He leaves behind his siblings Harvey Gene Newcomb (Francis), William Mason Newcomb Sr. (Brenda), Jerry Wayne Newcomb Sr. (Dottie), Melissa Carol McKinney Farr (Robert) and Charlie Everett McKinney (Carla), along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Dee was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue “Suema” Newcomb, son John Joseph O’Hern III, grandchild Angel Alexander Rodriguez and great-grandchild Evelyn Rose Parsons, son-in-law Jeff Pittman, as well as his parents, Wilburn Douglas Newcomb and Nora Lee Cooksey Wilkerson, his sisters Wilma Lee Newcomb Wilkerson, Shirley Jean Newcomb Brown and Valerie Jo King Meyerding, and his brother Wade Lamar Newcomb Sr.
A Celebration of Life, filled with family, friends, food and music, will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dee’s honor to his grandson Chance in support of his transplant journey at https://gofund.me/39a3f968. Donations for Chance can also be made in Alice McFarlain’s name at Hancock Whitney bank. The family warmly asks those who knew and loved Dee Newcomb to do one small act of kindness in his memory each day, because he found great happiness in helping others. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
I liked the story about kids riding their bikes for missions in GA.
Thankfulness
Today, I am so thankful no lives were lost because of the tornado. Thank God for families in that area where the lives of all the people were spared. Let’s be specific. As you pray, mention some people by name today.
Today, let’s focus our prayers on all the families across a large agea of our countryside that have been touched by the recent tornadoes. That includes a number of local families! Pray for the families you know of and for the families of those you do not know. It also includes some families from FBC. Say prayers for all of them, please.
Prayer List
Please add Linda Callihan’s name to your list. She was in North Oaks when we talked yesterday mornning.
Obituary
Joe Allen Easley
January 23, 1947 – March 16, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Joe Allen Easley, who passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025 at 2:00AM, at the age of 78, in his home in Kentwood, LA. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, our dad served his country with honor and courage in The Vietnam War. After being wounded twice, he was discharged with a purple heart. Not only was our Dad a soldier, but he was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved his God, family, church and community. As a member of New Zion Baptist Church, his heart for service was unmeasurable, giving freely of himself wherever he saw a need without hesitation. He was our rock, our compass, our “I’ll take care of everything” Dad. Our lives will forever change and he will forever be missed. We know we are not alone for the countless lives our father touched grieve along with us. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Easley; daughters, Jody Denise Easley and Stacy Easley Cassel; sons, Buddy Lynn Easley and Joe Allen Easley, II; grandchildren, Trenton Scott Bailey, Thomas Trey Bailey, Matthew Blake Easley Bridges, Drew Allen Davidson, Ethan Michael Cassel, Isabella Rose Fisher, Carter Douglas Easley, Kenadie Marie Easley, and Kade Allen Easley; great-grandchildren, Taylor Elizabeth Bailey, Taylon Thomas Bailey, Addison Grace Bailey, Cruze Anthony Maddox, Madelyn Rhea Bridges, Blakely Katherine Bridges, Thomas David Bailey, and Lucus Aiden Cassel. Preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Clark Easley; father, Walter Buddy Easley; mother, Jewel Allen Easley; sisters, Donna Lynn Bracy and Carolyn Geter Troquille. Pallbearers are Trenton Bailey, Trey Bailey, Matthew Bridges, Drew Davidson, Ethan Cassel, and Kade Easley. Honorary Pallbearers are Al Travis, John Troquille, Larry Dale Allen, and Mike Guy. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 8:30AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Special thanks to Uncle John for always being there when we need him and Cousin Al for his love and support during this time. Al has said plenty times, “Joe is the best man I’ve ever known.” In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Zion Baptist Church or your favorite charity. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Joe was a wonderful Christian and a friend to many. We are so thankful for having the opportunity to know him.
Visits
David and I enjoy making visits to the home of those who are sick, grieving, etc. Today, we had some of those opportunities. The people we visited “made our day”.
Let’s pray for those who had damage from the tornadoes locally and across the South. At this time, authorities say the death total is 35. None of those are Kentwood.
While we are focused on the tornado, others in our country are focussed on fires, dust storms, etc. There are many victims to be prayed for. Thankfully, God is able to help those who have all these needs at the same time. What a mighty, loving, and caring God!
Daily Bible Reading
Monday, March 17
II Timothy 1-4
Other Prayer Needs
Alcyon Hayden – emergency surgery recovery
Connie Labarbara – Amite
Family of Joe Easley – New Zion area, No obituary at this time
Rachel Buckley – recovery from surgery
Toni Holland – recovery from surgery
Ferrie Gene Blackmon – recent falls
Gerald Griffith – St. Tammany Hospital
Victims of tornadoes
Residents of nursing homes
Homebound folks
Kenneth and Yvonne Birch were able to be back at church following their recent accident. Please continue to pray for them.
In two weeks, we will have a singing at FBC. It will involve people from several churches. The 5:00 P.M. gathering will end with a time of fellowship and refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.
Today, as you think about how busy life is and the needs around us, keep praying. God hears and can meet all of of out requests.
Today, on this Lord’s Day, let’s pray for people to receive Jesus into their hearts. If they are already saved, let’s pray for a fresh awakening of their lives through Jesus.
Daily Bible Reading
March 16
I Timothy 1-6
Prayer Guide
Use your prayer list or one from your church as a guide as you prayer today.
Thankfulness
Let’s thank God for protection during the storm yesterday. As the storm has moved eastward, I think of all the people of our country who did not lose their lives and did not have an serious destruction. Let’s continue to pray for our people as the storm moves on.
God’s House
I trust you will find your way to a House of the Lord today when you can study God’s Word.
Today we have some “hard to believe” stories and some “I don’t want to believe “stories”. Learn something and enjoy some new information. You may want to pass on a story or the link to a friend or relative.
That’s Three Ways to Learn More. Now, Sharing More!
Tell a friend about our Bible reading plan.
Share the Baptist Press Link
Pass on this link to someone.
Tell someone how to watch FBC services on Facebook.
Help a friend study the S.S. passage and attend a class with you.
Invite someone to attend church with you.
Tell someone how much your faith means to you.
Prayer List – Homebound
Andy and Betty Taylor
Bobby and Betty Simpson
Bobbie Maghee
Mary Varnado
Bobby Raborn (Yvonne Birch’s brother)
Add others located near you or related to you.
Weather We are Facing Saturday
Pray the weather doesn’t get as bad as expected and people prepare for and try to avoid being out in the weather. Help others as you can before the weather arrives and then stay inside.
You are Appreciated
Thank-you for reading and learning with me each day.
Thanks to those who are helping us gather the items we will be putting in the Shoeboxes later in the year. This list changes as we are able to meet our needs for various items. You can leave your items in and around the green tote in the hallway in the basement area beneath the sanctuary. We certainly appreciate your help to prepare for packing 450 shoeboxes.
Thanks to my faithful doner from Hammond. You know who you are!We used your recent check to purchase coloring books.
Sunday School Lesson
Many of the adult classes, including mine, are studying I Peter, chapters 1 & 2. If you do not have the literature being used, study these two chapters.
Today, let’s focus our day and some prayer time on living out this simple word – OTHERS!
Daily Bible Reading
Yesterday morning my cousin informed me I left out this portion of TPL. I asked her what she did. She said “I read the first three chapters of Ephesians. The pattern has been set.” She was right! I hope you were too!
March 10 – Ephesians 1-3
March 11 – Ephesians 4-6
Please Pray for Three Friends with a Similar Procedure this Week.
This special focus was for last week, but please continue to pray for North American Missions (or Home Missions as we called it in my younger days. That means praying for those in the US, Canada, and many many countries around these two. I think of these other countries as small islands around these two larger countries.
Yes, there are still many unsave peope all around us. Let’s work together to share “the message” with them.
Obituary
Jerry Wayne Barber
December 2, 1956 – March 8, 2025
Jerry Wayne Barber, a resident of Montpelier, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jerry was born December 2, 1956 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 68 years of age. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Jerry found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors where he found adventures in fishing, camping, and tubing. Jerry hosted the best crawfish boils for his family and friends, loved gardening and tending to his roosters. A unique experience for Jerry was the time he spent being a jockey and training horses. Serving his community, Jerry was a long time Fire Chief for The Village of Montpelier and retired from Daley Sand and Gravel. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julie Marie Barber; son, Jason Barber and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Alyssa Barber, Kody Barber, Madison Montecino, Noah Bel, Jaycielyn Barber, and Cody Freeman; and one great-grandchild, Wes Michael Wade Crow; one brother, Gary “Spooky” Barber; and three sisters, Elizabeth Barber Seal, Dedra Cutrer Hamby, and Norma F. Jordan. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Chad Wade Barber; father, Wade Barber, father, Roger Cutrer; mother, Daisy Warner Cutrer; brothers, Russell and Rodney Barber; sister, Bernice Abadie; nephews, Cody A. Roberts, Kenden M. Seal, and Jarrett “Jay” Varnado. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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