Kenny Ray Gill send David a message that his dad, Mr. Billy Ray Gill, passed away last night in McComb. It was expected. I’ll post an obituary when one is made available.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalms 19:1

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our thoughts on opportunities to tell others about Jesus.

Obituary

Freida Jones, the wife of a former staff member at FBC, Kentwood, passed away.

This is Tim Jones, Frieda’s eldest son. I have the unenviable task of sharing the news that my mother passed away last night. I am in the process of working on funeral arrangements. Tentatively it will be this Saturday afternoon, August 31st. I will post updates when things become finalized.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our family. Ultimately I know she would want to give Gods the glory for the life, family and friends that He blessed her with!

Thanks to Dianne Williams for sharing this death report. I’ll post the complete obituary when it is available.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 29
• Job 11:1-13:12
• Psalm 104:16-23
• Proverbs 21:12-14
• I Corinthians 4:14-5:13

Women on Mission & Girls in Action

Those who volunteered to serve on the decorating committee or the kitchen committee are asked to meet at 5:00 Sunday in my Sunday School classroom.

Report: The planning meeting for Women on Mission and Girls in Action had more than 30 people in attendance Sunday! I think we have a good future ahead.

Associational WMU Meeting

The quarterly WMU meeting will be at FBC, Kentwood on Saturday, September 7th with a leadership meeting at 9:00 A.M. and the meeting at 10:00 A.M. You are asked to bring a covered dish for our lunch after the meeting. The focus of the meeting will be on Georgia Barnette and State Missions.

Thankful

I’m thankful for the possibility of rain today and of cooler temperatures in the coming weeks. Mostly, I’m thankful for you!

Anna Lee

“Look, he is coming with the clouds,”and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”So shall it be! Amen.

Revelation 1:7

Prayer Focus for the Day

Last week, when we visited Dorothy Wall at North Oaks, I again realized how many patients are in hospitals. If you enter the right door, sometimes you still have to walk a long way to get to the correct room. Dorothy was in the last room at the end a hallway. North Oaks is a large hospital. Think of all the patients in all the rooms we walked past. Think of all the other halls of patients there. Think of all the other large hospitals we have in a two hour radius of where we live.. Then, think of all the patients in all of those hospitals room. That’s who we are praying for today.

Health Concerns

Please pray for Andy Taylor who is hospitalized in McComb following surgery last Friday. He has been in room 2207. Yesterday, Betty’s prayer request was that we pray Andy regains his strength. (By the way, they no longer have a house phone, so be sure you have a cell number for one of them. I won’t post personal numbers here.)

Please continue to pray for Dorothy Wall, who is now in Physical Therapy at Hood Memorial. She seems to be making progress. Thank God for that.

We also have a number of homebound people who could use our prayers. The daily high temperatures have been hard on some of them.

I have unspoken requests for a S.S. classmate and for a friend. Be sure to add your own unspoken requests.

Obituary

Jamie Pringle Hymel

June 28, 1965 – August 26, 2024

Jamie Hymel died after a long fight with cancer on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her parents Charles, Sr. and Hazel, her older brother Charles, Jr. and niece Christy. She is survived by her loving husband Curly, sister Janet, and nieces Heather and Charlotte. May perpetual light shine upon her. The family asks in lieu of flowers to either donate to the American Cancer Society in her name or to contribute to the family to help with burial costs. A memorial service will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 28
• Job 9:1-10:22
• Psalm 104:10-15
• Proverbs 21:10-11
• I Corinthians 3:16-4:13

Tonight is prayer meeting and youth and children’s meeting at many local churches.

Thank-you for your interest in praying for others.

Anna Lee

Many nations will be joined with the LORD in that day and will become my people.

I will live among you and you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.

Zechariah 2:11

Prayer Focus Today

Today, let’s pray for our family and friends to know Jesus and choose to live for Him daily.

Read the Bible Daily

• August 27
• Job 6:11-8:22
• Psalm 104:1-9
• Proverbs 21:8-9
• I Corinthiams 1:10-3:15

Obituaries

Gerald Millard Addison

September 8, 1940 – August 26, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at his home. He was born September 8, 1940 in Albany, LA and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Seale Addison; children, Trudy Emfinger, Lorna Miller (Andy), Kathy Solares (Richard), and Susan Emmert (Gabe Sullivan); 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas L. Addison; sister, Arlene Davis. Preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Arnee Addison; sisters, Nell Thompson and Patsy Barton. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 10:30AM on Friday, August 30, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. Pallbearers will be Andy Miller, Richard Solares, Kenneth Emfinger, Chris Miller, Richie Solares and Kevin Parrish. Honorary Pallbearers are Patrick Addison, Bradley Addison, John Overmier, and Douglas LaGroue. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(I don’t think I ever met this man, but his wife has been a WMU friend for about 25 years. She is an extra sweet Christian friend.)

Anna Maria Rombach

June 17, 1970 – August 24, 2024

Anna Maria Rombach, our loving, devoted daughter, took her final flight on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to her Heavenly Home! She passed peacefully in her sleep at home. She is safe in the comforting arms of Jesus, free from all pain, dancing on the streets of gold, but most importantly, bowing ever so humbly at the beautiful feet of Jesus her Lord and Savior. She is a walking, talking, breathing miracle…more alive now than ever. She boldly testified about God’s great love, grace, mercy and salvation on a daily basis. Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of eternal life because of your precious shed blood on Calvary. Surely our Abba Father told Anna “You’ve been through enough my good and faithful child, well done, welcome home.” She is survived by her parents, John and Rose Lombardo Rombach; sister, Missy Cowart and husband, John; her precious nephews, Joshua and Jacob Cowart; honorary brother, Kris Hill and wife, Jessica; aunts and uncles, Joseph Lombardo, Elizabeth McElroy Autin and husband, Pierre, Johanna Caballero and Steve Lombardo and wife, Marie; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her fur baby, Giuseppe. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Steve and Anna Lombardo and Beverly and Edna Rombach; uncles, David John McElroy and Antonio Caballero. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Services conducted by Pastor Bradley Bennett and Rev. Egnos Pines. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. Pallbearers Joshua Cowart, Jacob Cowart, John Cowart, Kris Hill, Pierre Autin, Earl Lombardo, Jace Taylor, Kenny Sims, T.J. Louviere, and Bob Quinealty. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Update on Women on Mission and Girls in Action

We had great meetings Sunday afternoon and learned about Georgia Barnette, the focus of our next meeting and made plans for mission projects and our associational meeting on September 7th. I invite all of you to attend the associational meeting at FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M. that day.

Sunday School Lesson

It’s not too easly to begin your study for Sunday’s lesson based on Acts 13:1-12. It’s going to be another great lesson.

Children’s Christmas Program

It may be hot Sunday, but the children of FBC, Kentwood will begin practicing for their annual Christmas program. If you missed the announcement, contact the church office (229-8111) for detail of time, age, location, etc. Teaching will be led by Wendy Fowler and Nikki Rhodus.

As always, thanks for reading and praying.

Anna Lee

God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran.His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth.

Habakkuk 3:3

Prayer Focus Today

Today, let’s pray for the blessing of the backpacks next Sunday. All students are asked to bring their own backpack to church so the church members can pray for the students in their new school year.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 26
• Job:1:4-6:10
• Psalm 103:15-22
• Proverbs 21:15-22
• I Corinthians 1:20-29

Women on Mission

I’m happy to report we had a good group of children and women last night to start this mission outreach. The children had a good time starting their booklets about missions. The adults learned about missions, starting planning for the Two Rivers Associational Meeting at our church on September 7th, talked about Georgia Barnett and her impact on missions in Louisiana, and discussed other possible mission projects for us to work on during the coming months. Thanks to all you came last night. If you missed last night, you can join us at any time.

Health Updates

Dorothy Wall is making good progress in physical therapy at Hood Memorial.

Glen and Bobbie Magee were able to be at church yesterday morning.

Several people will be seeing doctors about possible surgery in the future.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

From prison cell to pulpit: Louisiana Baptist pastor named ‘Replanter of the Year’

Operation Christmas Child

We are working in small groups to take care of small projects that need to be done before the Shoeboxes can be packed and looking for a few items we are still lacking before packing begins.

Associational WMU Meeting

Please begin praying for the meeting on September 7th. Pray for more to attend, worth projects to be done, and for missions to be a bigger project than ever before.

Thank-You for reading, praying, and for telling others how to find our site so they can read daily.

Anna Lee

And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3

Prayer Focus

Pray for those who think they can conquer Israel today. We know God will stand for Israel! Pray for peace there and around the world.

Invitation

Kathy Wales invites you to the soon-to-start Bible study at Pine Ridge church. She will begin teaching Seamless by Angie Smith on September 4th. If you can come, please go online and order a book. It can arrive at your house in two days so you can read the first chapter before the first meeting on September 4th. There is no charge for the study, only the cost of the book. If you cannot order for yourself, ask a friend or family member to order for you.

Today is the Day!

We will have an organizational meeting of Women on Mission this afternoon at 5:00 at FBC, Kentwood. We are also beginning Girls in Action too. Meet you in the Fellowship Hall of FBC at 5:00 this evening!

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 24
• Esther 8:1-10:3
• Psalm 103:1-5
• Proverbs 21:1-3
• Romans 16:1-27
• August 25
• Job 1:1-3:26
• Psalm 103:6-14
• Proverbs 21:4-5
• I Corinyhians 1:1-19

Sunday School Lesson for Today

Review. Acts 12.

Have a very blessed day in God’s House today.

Anna Lee

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

I Chronicles 16:10

Prayer Focus

Today, as we think ahead to Sunday, let’s pray for pastors and their tremendous role in so many lives. May they boldly preach God’s Word tomorrow.

Obituary (Adding photo)

Elizabeth Susan Walker Cadro

October 2, 1945 – August 21, 2024

Reminder

Ladies, don’t forget to attend the organizational meeting for Women on Mission and Girls in Action Sunday afternoon at 5:00 P.M. in the fellowship hall.

Operation Christmas Child

We have been working on the next steps in preparing items for “Shoebox” packing. Excitement is building.

Have a great day today. Spend some time preparing for the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

II Corinthians 12:9

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on people who have to make difficult choices. I have heard several people who had to choose not to purchase medicine they needed because the money was needed to purchase food, gasoline, or other items they thought they had to have. Pray people don’t have to make such decisions.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 23, 2024
• Esther 5:1-7:10
• Psalm 102:23-28
• Proverbs 20:28-30
• Romans 15:14-33

Health Issues

• Dorothy Wall is now at Hood Hospital for physical therapy.
• Pray for those who can’t get out of the house often because of health issues.

Obituary

Elizabeth Susan Walker Cadro

October 2, 1945 – August 21, 2024

A resident of Metairie, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Ponchatoula, LA. She was born October 2, 1945 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 78 years of age. She attended McCrady Art School on Bourbon Street, where she graduated in Fine Arts. She began with illustrations for news papers, then later in life worked as a special events coordinator and graphic designer. She also enjoyed cooking, drawing, painting and sewing. Elizabeth was an accomplished quilter and was a foodie at heart. But most of all, she adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Rebecca Blair Suzanne Cadro Pourciau and husband Jason and Stephanie Cadro Pinner and husband Jeremy; grandchildren, Alicia and Hailey Pourciau and Christian and Genevieve Pinner. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Cadro, Jr.; parents, Elmer Noble Walker and Audrey Stevens Walker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. John Cook. Interment Stevens Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Some some interesting articles here.

End of the Week

As this week ends. it’s time to focus on preparations for Sunday, if you have not already done so. Don’t let Sunday catch you unprepared in any way.

Appreciation

I appreciate you for reading TPL and for passing the word so others can read too.

Anna Lee

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

James 2:17

Thankfulness

I am thankful for temperatures not getting so hot the last few days.

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, please join me in praying for those who work outside in the very hot temperatures doing their daily job. Pray they stay hydrated and healthy.

Health Concerns

Please continue to pray for:

• Clint Smith – heart issues
• Lori Robert – recovering from surgery
• Melissa Liberto
• Bro. Darryl – learning to follow a diabetic diet and to stay hydrated
• Dorothy Wall – transferred to Hood Memorial for therapy
• Silent Request – May of us has prayer requests, but do not feel free to explain them.

Obituaries

Gabriel “Gaball” Rohner

December 6, 1964 – August 19, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. He was born December 6, 1964, in New Orleans, LA and was 59 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Benvenuti and Cody; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers. Dexter Gatlin and Avery Rohner and wife, Cindy; sister, Yendy Rohner and Sid; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Gabriel Murphy Rohner; and mother, Mary Ellen Rohner. Thank you to the staff at Hammond Nursing Home and Baton Rouge Hospice for taking such good care of him. Graveside Service on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00PM at Amite Memorial Gardens. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Danny Glenn Foster

July 26, 1954 – August 19, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2024 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born July 26, 1954 in New Orleans, LA and was 70 years of age. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Ann Joffary; nephew, James Alleman; niece, Suzanne Marie Jones; 2 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen and Pat Beaver and family and Linda and Claude Harrington and Trey as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Vicknair; parents, Benny Lee Foster and Eula Mae Landry Vicknair. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Barnes. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 22
• Esther 2:1-4:17
• Psalm 102:18-22
• Proverbs 20:26-27
• Romans 14:13-15:13

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Coming Soon – Women on Mission and Girls in Action

• Sunday afternoon at 5 P.M.
• Fellowship Hall
• Sign-up List in Sanctuary entrance.
• Missions for ladies of all ages.

Have a wonderful day. Be a blessing to someone in some way.

Anna Lee

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12

Pray for the bus drivers who are beginning a new school year of transporting precious children twice a day.

Health Update

David and I visited Dorothy Wall, Room 5416 at North Oaks, yesterday. She has been upright and know sshe will be sent to Hood Hospital for the next part of her treatment. Church arrived from Kentwood while we were there. He is doing well. Pray for them as she goes through her treatment.

Read the Bible Every Day

• August 21
• Nehemiah 13:1-Esther 1:22
• Psalm 102:12-17
• Peoverbs 10:24-25
• Romans 13:1-14:20

Obituaries

Gabriel “Gaball” Rohner

December 6, 1964 – August 19, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. He was born December 6, 1964, in New Orleans, LA and was 59 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Benvenuti and Cody; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers. Dexter Gatlin and Avery Rohner and wife, Cindy; sister, Yendy Rohner and Sid; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Gabriel Murphy Rohner; and mother, Mary Ellen Rohner. Thank you to the staff at Hammond Nursing Home and Baton Rouge Hospice for taking such good care of him. Graveside Service on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00PM at Amite Memorial Gardens. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sarah Nancy McKinney Kent

1944-2024

Sarah Kent Obituary

Sarah Nancy McKinney Kent, age 79, a native of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Hammond, LA. Sarah was born on November 22, 1944, in New Orleans, LA, to John Davis McKinney and Thadis Aline Craig McKinney. She graduated from Louisiana State University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. She was a dedicated community advocate, serving on numerous local and state boards with a particular focus on mental health. Sarah was a respected figure in her community, known for her gift for making friends wherever she went. Her talent for storytelling was matched by her humor, often describing her own dialect as “fluent redneck, passable English.” Sarah is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Paula Kent Isturiz. She is survived by her daughters, Eudora Kent Smith and husband James Wylie Smith of Round Rock, TX, and Nancy Kent Hester and husband Roger Allen Hester of St. Francisville, LA; her son-in-law, Carlos Isturiz and wife Valerie MacLean Isturiz of Austin, TX; her grandchildren, Sarah Oneida Smith and husband Grayson James Oheim of Austin, TX, John Russell Isturiz and wife Lindsay San Martin Isturiz of Austin, TX, Gianluca Marzari of Austin, TX, Jessica Hester Pellerin and husband Dustin Michael Pellerin of Montegut, LA, Mattie Isturiz Neira and husband Manny Neira of Austin, TX, Travis Dale Hester and fiancé Maggie Sauter of Hammond, LA, and Danny Marzari and fiancé Miriam Montelongo of Austin, TX; her great-granddaughters Elle-Louise Aline Isturiz and Avery Rose Isturiz of Austin, TX; and her cherished friend and caretaker Eileen Sagely and Eileen’s granddaughter Elena Petitto; along with many friends and extended family. The family also wishes to thank the staff at The Lodge at Tangi Pines. The family invites you to share stories and refreshments at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA, on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 9 a.m., with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Sarah’s legacy by reaching out to others and fostering new friendships in your community. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Women on Mission & (School-age ) Girls in Action

FBC, Kentwood

5 P.M.

Fellowship Hall

You are invited to attend.

Make today a better day for someone!

Anna Lee