Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

James 1:27

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for people to allow God to work in their hearts and lives in our churches.

Health Concern

Pray for Jesse Dean. He has been moved to rehab for two weeks to get therapy to help him recover from his foot surgery.

Weather Concern

We have another “excessive heal concern” until 2:00 P.M. today. Be aware of the warning and act accordingly. The time will be extended if conditions do not improve.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 18
• Nehemiah 7:61-9:39
• Psalm 100:1-9
• Proverbs 20:16-18
• Romans 10:16-11:10

Obituaries

Susie Myrl Jacobsen

Susie Myrl Jacobsen “Aunt Sue”of Independence, passed away at 91 years old on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born in Independence to Myrl Jacobsen “Papa Jake” and Ruby Carney Jacobsen “Momo” on November 29, 1932. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. She worked at Greenwell Springs Hospital and retired after 30 years. Although she didn’t have children, she was Aunt Sue to everyone she met and like a grandmother to most of us. After she retired, she spent a lot of time tending to all her nieces and nephews from picking children up from school, taking them on field trips, vacations, buying things the parents thought they didn’t need, and helping anyway she could. She will be missed by all that knew her. She was survived by 2 nieces, 3 nephews, 2 great nieces, 4 great nephews, 5 great great nieces, and 2 great great nephews and many cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ruby Lee Johnson and her husband, Luther Johnson, and Annette Vicknair; niece, Shyral LaMarca and nephew, AJ LaMarca, great niece, Madison Peco. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00am until religious services at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Cecil Burch. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. In lieu of flowers, donate to the Union Baptist Church, P.O. Box 431, Independence, LA 70443. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lorese “Sally” McDaniel Hyde Higgins

April 15, 1933 – August 16, 2024

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at The Claiborne in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born April 15, 1933 in Spring Creek, LA and was 91 years of age. She was a retired dairy farmer and an active member of the Kentwood Garden Club. Sally was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and Line Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Barbara Duncan and husband, Dale; grandchildren, Sherrie Threeton, Wendy Duncan, Charles Alford, Michael Alford, Tressie Phelps, Sally Strickland, Amy Skinner, Rachel Byrne, Billy Byrne, Ethan Byrne, Jeremy Byrne, Cory Byrne, Houston Byrne, Mary Lipsey; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands, Charles Ellis Hyde and Woodrow Higgins; 2 daughters, Donis Hyde Byrne and Linda Hyde Travis; granddaughter, Vicky Duncan; parents, Elias Balaam McDaniel and Mary Elma Corkern McDaniel; 2 brothers, Rex McDaniel and Voit McDaniel; sister, Mildred McDaniel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 10:30AM on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Susan Bahm Genre

February 28, 1961 – August 16, 2024

Susan Bahm Genre, a resident of Hammond, LA and native of Mount Hermon, LA, passed away peacefully at 11pm on August 16, 2024 at 11pm at The Lodge at Tangi Pines Nursing Home. She is survived by her brother Mark Stanley Bahm. She is preceded in death by her parents Tessie Elnora Bahm and Linston Bahm and 2 siblings Harry and Alan Schilling. Susan Genre was the type of person that lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment. Her family and friends wish to thank the staff at The Lodge at Tangi Pines for providing excellent care and compassion to Susan during her last years of life. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. Services are pending at this time.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

1 Corinthians 13:12

Prayer Focus for Today

Let’s pray for Sunday School and worship services tomorrow, the Lord’s Day. In case you don’t have an adult Sunday School book, read Acts 10:34-48.

Obituary

Kelly Martin Traylor

September 17, 1986 – August 15, 2024

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born September 17, 1986 in Leesville, LA and was 37 years young. Kelly will be remembered for his giving nature, as a jokester and ladies man. He was one of the best concrete finishers around and he wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. He will be deeply missed by his family, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Patsy Traylor; 3 brothers, John Traylor and wife, Brittany, Justin Traylor and wife, Ashley, and Clint Williams and wife, Meghan; grandparents, Leroy and Nan Traylor; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin and Barbara Williams. Visitation will be held at  McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday with religious services at 7:00PM on Monday, August 19, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Unspoken Prayer Request

I have a special request for someone outside my family who has need of many prayers. Please pray for my special, unnamed request. God knows the needs.

Coming Soon

• Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting
• FBC, Kentwood
• Saturday, September 7th
• 9:00 A.M. – Leadership Meeting
• 10:00 A.M. – Regular Meeting followed by a Pot-Luck Lunch

Read the Bible Today

• August 17
• Nehemiah 7:1-60
• Psalm 99:1-9
• Proverbs 20:13-15
• Romans 9:27-10:15

What a Joy!

I am filled with joy as I write for you each morning and think about you reading my daily post. I appreciate you.

Anna Lee

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.

James 1:2

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for worldwide peace. There are countries at war and on the verge of way. Let’s pray for peace, instead of war for all countries.

Health Issue

Today, please pray for Jesse Dean of Osyka. He had surgery on a foot. Pray it heals well.

Obituary

William Kenneth “Bill” Frazier Sr.

William Frazier Sr. ObituaryPublished by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2024.William Kenneth “Bill” Frazier Sr., aged 75, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on December 6, 1949, in Osyka, Mississippi, Bill leaves behind a legacy marked by valor, faith, and devotion to his family.A proud veteran, Bill served the United States Army for 26 years, starting in Vietnam demonstrating unwavering courage and commitment to his country. He was once quoted saying ” If my country says fight, I fight. I’d go back tomorrow if that’s what I was told. I’m proud of our flag and I appreciate the way of life we have in America,” He was a respected figure among his peers, known for his strategic acumen and leadership.Bill was deeply religious, actively involved in Line Creek Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Kentwood. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding his actions and interactions. Bill was always ready to serve and uplift those around him, embodying the teachings of Christ Jesus.Bill cherished his time with his family above all, creating lasting memories with every moment spent together.Bill is survived by his loving wife, Linda Frazier; children, William Frazier Jr. and Julie Frazier; grandson, Dylan Frazier; brother, Craig Frazier wife Carol ; aswell as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Dewitt Frazier and Margaret Carruth Frazier, and his siblings, Marshall Larry Frazier and Lorena Frazier Byrd.A burial service is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:45 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Veterans Funeral Service in Houston, Texas, 

2024 Fall Food Round-Up

The La. Baptist Children’s Home will be collecting food in our area in one month. There is a long list of items they need at this time. There is also a list of the items they need the most. I choose to send these items, so those are the ones I will share. If you want to see the whole list, you can get a paper from FBC, Kentwood or check their website.

Bathroom tissue

Cleaners (Bathroom and Kitchen)

Clorox Bleach and Wipes

Cooking Oil

Dishwasher Detergent

Freezer Bags (One and Two Gallons)

Laundry Detergent (HE-Liquid Spray ‘n Wash/Free & Clear)

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Women and Girls on Mission

I hope you will join us for Women on Mission which begins in a little more than a week. I also hope you will sign up by Sunday, but it is not necessarey. It is for our planning such as our progam, table arrangement, etc.

I’m thankful you read my post this morning.

Anna Lee

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds….

Psalms 147:3

Obituaries

Bill Frazier, formerly of Kentwood, passed away. His military funeral will be next week in Houston where he has lived the last few years. There will also be a service in Kentwood, but the date is not set yet.

Jacqueline Marie Pierre

February 15, 1954 – August 6, 2024

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. She was born February 15, 1954 in Mineral Wells, TX and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her son, James Pierre; daughter, Michelle Pierre; grandchild, Jessica Heather Willhite; 2 great-grandchildren, Rowan Willhite and Bradley Gilbert, Jr. Preceded in death by her father, James Well, Sr.; mother, Jessie Mae Wells; partner, Mansell Ira Stinson; brothers, James Well, Jr. and Clifford Lewis Wells; sisters, (twin) Verdora Pierre and Joyce Wells.  Services are private. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Huey Pierce Duncan

September 8, 1936 – August 13, 2024

Huey Pierce Duncan, age 87 and a resident of Hwy. 16 Amite, LA, died at Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center Hammond, LA. Huey was the last of nine siblings born to Isaac Newton and Leoda Crain Duncan. Huey graduated Thomas High School, third in his class. Upon graduation, he went to work at the Washington Parish Clerk of Court’s Office. He left to serve 2 years in the US Army, then returned to work in the Clerk’s Office. Several years later, Huey began a career with the Louisiana Highway Department. He retired from the DOTD as Right-of-Way District Supervisor and then worked as ROW Consultant until age 80. Huey was responsible for obtaining the Right-of-Way for the Federal Bridge Program in Tangipahoa Parish for 25 years. Huey was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and owned a variety from a young age. He traveled by bike through 48 states. Huey was a life-time member of HOG (Harley Owner Group) and AMA (American Motorcyclist Association). He was also a private airplane owner and pilot for 11 years. Later in life. Huey and his wife made many life-long friends while traveling in their motor home and as members of the Holiday Rambler Pine Belt Motor Home Club. Huey was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church for more than 50 years, serving many years as Church Clerk and singing in the church choir. Huey was a 60-year plus member of Pine Masonic Lodge #264 F&AM and was a Past Master. Huey will be remembered as one who had a zest for life and was blessed with lots of family and many musical friends… gospel, country, and bluegrass. Huey is survived by son, David Newton; one granddaughter, Sydney Duncan; three great-grandchildren, Blaine, Gavin, and Cade Duncan; and sister-in-law, Sylvia White Mars. Huey is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Huey was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Belvery White Duncan and son, Walter Craig Duncan; his parents; siblings Charles Jewel Duncan, Julia Pauline Crain Kennedy, Horace Elmo Duncan, Leoda Christine Stafford, Waver Gynelle James, Betty Ruth Pace, and two infant brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 8:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. James Thornhill and Dr. Doug Broome. Interment Crain’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Thomas, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for visitors to churches to become “plugged in”. There is no sweeter place to gather with friends than a church! Many church friends become closer than family.

Read the Bible Today

• August 15
• Nehemiah 2:1-3:32
• Psalm 97:7-12
• Proverbs 20:7-9
• Romans 8:26-9:5

Women (and Girls) on Mission

Organizational Meeting – Sunday, August 18 at 5 P.M. in Fellowship Hall. School age girls are invited to come too!

Associational WMU Meeting at FBC,K

• Saturday, September 6th at 10 A.M.
• Brings a favorite food for the covered dish meal to follow.
• Leadership meeting at 9 A.M.
• Girls are invited to attend with their mothers and/or grandmothers

Thanks for reading and passing some of this information on as needed.

Anna Lee

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Prayer Focus Today

Today, let’s focus our prayers on young families. Pray they will serve God in all they do.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 14
• Ezra 10:1-Nehemiah 1:11
• Psalm 97:1-6
• Proverbs 20:4-6
• Romans 8:1-25

LA Baptist Children’s Home

It’s time to think about the items we will send to the Annual Fall Food Round-up. I’ll look up the list and try to give you some options.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

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Operation Christmas Child

We will work today to see if we have any shortages we are not aware of.

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Have a wonderful day!

Help to make it a good day for someone else.

Anna Lee

Marcia Mowery Wieborg‘s Facebook post this morning.

 

All kidding aside… we lost everything we owned in 1994 in Leesburg, GA due to a flood caused by Tropical Storm Alberto. In 2016 my son and his wife lost everything in a flood in Baton Rouge, LA. Today my daughter and her family are experiencing flooding from Troical Storm Debby. My heart breaks for her and her town of Richmond Hill, GA. They have safely made it out by boat. Please pray for the rain to stop and the rivers to crest. This mama wants to be there but there’s nothing we can do right now but pray.

(The Wieborgs served at Roseland Baptist Church more than twenty years ago. Some of you may remember them. All of you can pray for Katie and her family. She and Emily Daniels were best of friends.)

LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

Isaiah 33:2

Prayer Focus Today

Today, let’s pray for all the families who have had deaths recently. Pray for them as they do the things that are necessary at the time and begin to face life without their loved one. Families need prayers long past the day of a funeral.

Prayer Needs

• Glen and Bobbie Magee
• Keith Allen
• Joe and Barbara Baugh
• Ferrie Gene Blackmon
• Andy and Betty Taylor
• Bobby and Betty Simpson
• Bill Frazier Family
• Hatcher family
• Sharkey family
• Stenson family

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 13
• Ezra 8:1-9:15
• Psalm 96:10-13
• Proverbs 20:2-3
• Romans 7:1-25

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Possible Outreach for You Today

• Send a card to those who were not in S.S. or church Sunday.
• Send a sympathy card to a family.
• Take a food, or even a meal, to a family.
• Tell a leader how much you appreciate them.
• Thank a musician for use of their talents at church.
• Thank a man who helps people get into and out of church weekly.
• Invite a neighbor or friend to a church meeting
• Encourage ladies and school age girls to attend the missions meeting the last Sunday of the month.
• Send a card or visit a family with sickness or a recent death.
• Use your own plan.

Make and follow an outreach plan for the week.

Anna Lee

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,

yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

Habakkuk 3:17-19

Good morning. This is the start to a new day, courtesy of our Lord.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 12
• Ezra 6:1-7:28
• Psalm 96:1-9
• Proverbs 20:1
• Romans 6:1-23

Pray for Those Who are Ill

There are many sick people in our community. Use your personal prayer list to pray for those you. know and have listed for your prayers.

Death

Jackie Stenson, widow of Mansell, passed away last Tuesday. Arrangements should be complete soon.

Have a great day. Stay inside during the heat of the day. We have more hot days before the cooler days arrive.

Anna Lee

My soul is weary with sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word.

Psalms 119:28

Prayer Focus

Pray for the services in churches today. Pray God’s Word is spoken. Pray it is received in the way it is spoken.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 11
• Ezra 3:1-5:17
• Psalm 95:1-11
• Proverbw 19:28-29
• Romans 5:1-2:1

Sunday School Lesson

We are studying about Peter from Acts 9. Dorcus is role model for all of us. She had a true spirit of helping others.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.

Lamentations 3:31

Prayer Focus

Please continue to pray for leaders of countries around the world to strive for peace.

Health Concerns

Please pray for Bill Frazier and his family. Bill is not doing well.

Obituaries

Donald Ray Carter, Sr.

September 15, 1934 – August 6, 2024

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born September 15, 1934 in Kentwood, LA and was 89 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lena Margaret Lange Carter; daughter, Misti Lynn Cater Lee and husband, Robert “Bobby” Edward Lee, Jr.; son, Donald Ray “Bo” Carter, Jr. and wife, Irene Lorraine Carter; 2 grandchildren, Matthew Kirk Carter and wife, Kacy Rochelle Carter and Skylar Blaine Castille and wife, Yuki Sakamoto Castille; 3 great-grandchildren, Lane Tate Carter, Kylee Rochelle Carter, and Rylee Denise Carter. Preceded in death by his son, Randall Kirk Carter; parents, Adron G. Carter and Lillie Mae Knight Carter; brother and sisters, Regina Carter Bowlin, Thelma Lucille Carter, Mildred Ontie Carter Varnado, Mary Evelin Carter Lane, Richard Tilmon Carter, and Grace Carter Womack. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood,  from 4:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday with Memorial Services at 7:00PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Lance Bates. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

James Bart “JB” Travis

June 24, 1934 – August 8, 2024

James Bart “JB” Travis, age 90 and a lifelong resident of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. JB was born June 24,1934 to Otis and Opal Williams Travis. JB was United States Army Veteran and a master mechanic. His life’s passion was working on vehicles and he owned a successful mechanic shop for over 60 years. JB was a man of great faith and put his life and trust in God’s hands. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) He is survived by his children Danny Earl Miller and Emily Diane Miller of Picayune, Mississippi. His grandson Ritchie Hebert. He is also survived by his sisters Alma Coker (Jimmy) of Magnolia, MS, Lois Domiano of Kentwood, and Karen Sue Travis (Vil Tirado) of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his special friend Linda Hyde Travis, his parents Otis and Opal Travis, 3 infant triplet brothers, brother Houston Earl Travis, and sister Dora Jean Travis, and his brother in law Anthony Domiano. He is also preceded in death by his grandchildren Mark Miller and Danielle Miller. Also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Bart and Mary Ziegler Travis and maternal grandparents Jim and Virginia Wall Williams. He also leaves behind 8 great grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and his special nephew Houston “Sonny” Travis and a host of other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate JB’s life on Monday, August 12, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services 12:00 Noon. His nephew Houston “Sonny” Travis will officiate the funeral service. Pallbearers will be Jody Morgan, Mike Alford, Dennis Saunier, Robert Hutchinson, Brett Ballard, and Tyler Travis. Honorary pallbearers will be Earnest Spears, Danny Milton, Paul Stewart, and Dee Newcomb. Burial will follow the funeral service at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 10
• Ezra 2:1-70
• Psalm 94:12-23
• Proverbs 19:26-27
• Romans 4:1-25

Baptist Press

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Fabric Cutting Party

• September 16th
• 9:00 – Noon
• Cutting fabric for tote bags for Shoeboxes
• Bring pinking shears

I appreciate the faithful readers who pray daily.

Anna Lee