I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.
Today, let’s pray for all those who live a lonely life. Some are unable to get out. Some are caregivers who cannot leave their patient. Some don’t have close neighbors or relatives. Some seem not to have close friends. For these and other reasons, they may not be able to get out and be a friend to others. Today, let’s pray for boldness to invite others into their world. May this lead to some happy hours and days. Be aware of these situations and reach out to help others.
Today, let’s pray for the presidential election now and the actual voting in November. It’s always very important to choose a president and vice-president of our country. May God bless America!
Some people have a specific prayer place where they can pray. Others are able to shut out distractions so they can pray almost anywhere. Use the location that works best for you. Use your personal prayer list today as you pray. If you don’t have one, today is a good day to begin.
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Today, let’s pray for the services in all the area churches. May God be glorified by all that is said and done wherever we go and whatever we do today.. May the lost be saved in our classes and services. May those who are already saved learn more about how God would have us serve and live daily .
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July 21
I Chronicle 1:21-23:13
Psalm 85:8-13
Proverbs 18:9-11
Acts 18:24-19:20
WMU
We celebrated Christmas in July at the associational WMU meeting yesterday. Some of you may never have heard of that, but it has been around for many years. I remember that as a child I checked the calendar to see if Christmas had been moved from December to July or if we might be celebrating Christmas twice that year. The answer to those questions was “No”. It simply was a way to celebrate the plans and activities needed to begin working to help others at the Christmas season. It is a way to have an early Christmas focus on others. The Kentwood ladies, young and older, were blessed by being able to be there.
Today let’s pray for boys and girls who attended VBS (one or more days). Pray they learned about God’s Word and are able to attend church regularly now to learn more and more. I pray many made, or will make, a decision to follow Him the rest of their lives. Thank God for all the effort the people of each church have put into the lives of boys and girls this summer.
Damien W. Thornton, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the age of 46. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 13, 1978. Damien was an avid deer and turkey hunter and took great satisfaction in showcasing his many trophies to all his friends and family. Most importantly, he was a loving and caring husband and father. It was his two precious daughters that brought him the most joy in life.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Burch Thornton, daughters Avery Paige Thornton and Emily Claire Thornton, mother Wanda G. Thornton, sisters Denee Aydell (Dusty) and Darcie McMorris (Jeron), nieces Grace and Genna McMorris, nephews Gavin McMorris, Camden Aydell, and Cason Aydell, and grandparents Leroy and Evelyn Sanchez Guitreau.
He is preceded in death by his father Douglas W. Thornton and grandparents Pete and Juliette Thornton.
There will be a visitation on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Seale Funeral Home in Livingston (20335 Texas St, Livingston, LA 70754) from 12:00 to 3:00 pm with a rosary service starting at 2:00 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Thanking God
Today, we are thanking God for our second good rain and the coolness it brought to us.
Associational WMU
The ladies from a number of area churches will meet at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.Saturday to learn about missions and specifically, how we might improve our gifts for Shoeboxes through Samaritan’s Purse. The 10 A.M. Meeting will be followed by a pot-luck lunch. I hope to see many of you there. (The leadership team will meet at 9:00.)
Count Your Blessings
How have you been blessed in you life, this year, and/or this week? Be sure to thank God.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 19
I Chronicles 16:7-17:15
Psalm 84:1-12
Proverbs 18:4-5
Acts 17:10-34
What a blessing to own a Bible(s) and to have the freedom to study it!
Yesterday, I stopped writing my post when a grandson called me. He’s never called so early so I was very surprised and wanted to talk to him. Then, right after his call, we had a another surprise when one of our granddaughters called. It was a good morning with a call from Georgia and from Texas!
Obituary
Donald B. Woodard
February 19, 1941 – July 16, 2024
A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born February 19, 1941 in Independence, LA and was 83 years of age. He was a Master Florist and was the owner of Sullivan’s Florist for over 30 years. To know Don was to love him and he never met a stranger. He is survived by his former wife, Frances Richardson Scallan; 3 daughters, Elizabeth Mayer, Margaret “Marty” Krumholt (Steven), and Donnea Boutwell (Toby); grandchildren, Ivan Buckner, Zane Buckner, Chase Taylor, Marlee Roberts (Erin), Alanna Varnado (Casey), Cantan Varnado (Kenyze), Grayson Boutwell, and Tylan Vance; niece that he considered his daughter, Ann Woodard Caffrey (Tom); great-niece whom he considered a very special friend, Taylor Ridgedell; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lanice Woodard, Sr. and Myrtis Travis Woodard; special friend, William Hatfield; great-grandson, Roman Kelly McCullough; 2 sons-in-law, Dr. Randell Mayer and Roland Kelly Varnado, II; 3 sisters, Lucille Woodard Turner (Bo), Ruby Woodard Smith (Reuben) and Emma Peggy Woodard Goodson; brother, Lanice Woodard, Jr. (Betty). Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for the new Christians in our churches. Pray that each church gives the new Christians the opportunity to learn and to grow. Pray the family members of each new Christian also encourage them.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 18
I Chronicles 14:1- 16:6
Psalm 83:9-18
Proverbs 18:1-3
Acts 16:25-17:9
WMU
Don’t forget the WMU meeting Saturday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Greensburg. As far as I know, the meeting will focus on sharing ideas for the Shoeboxes we pack for Samaritan’s Purse. If your church packs boxes, I hope you will come and see what we have to share. Don’t forget to bring something for the pot-luck lunch that follows the meeting. Bring some girls and ladies who help so them can be encouraged.
Rain
My area received rain yesterday. We are thrilled! My area has missed out when other areas had rain and more rain. I know God is in control of the rain and am thankful He sent us rain yesterday.
Today, let’s focus on those who haven’t made professions of faith. No matter their age, it’s a good time for them to make that decision. Delaying often makes it harder to make the decision. Let’s pray for these decisions to be made.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 17
I Chronicles 12:1-13:14
Psalm 83:1-8
Proverbs 17:27-28
Acts 16:1-24
Early morning phone call from a grandson! I’ll be. back tomorrow.
Today, I will be praying for each of us to be more aware of needs and that we will take action appropriate to the need. Meeting physical needs is a step to meeting spiritual needs.
We will have a 9 A.M. meeting of our leadership and a 10 A.M. meeting for everyoone at FBC, Greensburg. Bring a friend and come out to join the other ladies from our association. After the meeting, there will be a pot-luck lunch.
Thank you for praying for needs in our families, our communities, our nation, and our world.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
Updates
Leslie McKenzie is scheduled to have the stitches removed from his left arm today. Pray that he will be able to use it a little now.
Pray for Mr. Billy Gill who is in an extended care facility in McComb.
Pray for Keith Allen who is being evaluated for placement.
Pray for Bobbie Magee who has had a slight stroke.
Pray for Glen Magee who is at home.
Please continue to pray for Bro. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Baugh.
Please continue to pray for Gary and Mary Varnado.
Pray for Bro. Darrell Miller who wil be having his “last procedure”, an outpatient procedure, Thursday.
Prayer Focus
Pray for the three individuals who were baptized at FBC, Kentwood yesterday.
This is another week of youth camp or VBS at churches in our area. Pray for our children and youth. May this week be significant in the life of some of our young people in this area. May some of these children and youth make professions of faith when they get back to their church.
We are slowly getting closer and closer to having what we need to pack 450 shoeboxes in a few months. Please check the list on the bulletin and on the red posters around the church. Thanks to all the individuals and classes who are supporting this awesome project. Packing of the shoeboxes will happen in October for out church. In November we will again serve as a collection site for our area. What a responsibility, but what a blessing!
Online Services
If you missed yesterday’s services or would like to see them again, check out the church’s facebook page.
I’m so thankful for you!
Not only do many of you read this site daily, but you encourage others to read it too. You also share some of the information with others. You are appreciated!
Have a wonderful day. Make a plan today for how you can minister to/assist an individual or family. What a blessing to be able to do that. Don’t miss out!
This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.
Let’s focus our minds and hearts on God and how he loves us. Let’s be reminded there are evil people around. Yesterday, the world saw another example of how the devil can cause people to do horrible things. Today, let’s pray for the families of the man killed and those injured. Pray for all those who were in attendance. Pray to for the family of the shooter. Pray, pray, and pray some more for our country and our people. May God bless our country and our people. May people pray for our country and our people.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 14
I Chronicles 7:1-8:28
Psalm 81:1-7
Proverbs 17:22-23
Acts 14:8-28
Sunday School.
The lesson today is from Acts 5. I hope you are in a class so you can discuss the lesson with others.
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