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.
Today, let’s pray for all the youth and children in our area who have recently returned from camp and all those headed out for camp. Let’s pray for them to be greatly influenced by the camp experiences.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 12
I Chronicles 5:1-6:32
Psalm 80:8-13
Proverbs 17:18-19
Acts 13:23-41
July 13
I Chronicles 6:33-81
Psalm 80:14-19
Proverbs 17:20-21
Acts 13: 42-14:7
Obituary
Grace P. Vining
February 8, 1943 – July 12, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born February 8, 1943, in New Orleans, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Vining Lewis (Dreux); 3 sons, Darren Vining (Shauna), Donovan Vining (Carol), Edwin J. (Scooter) Vining, III; 12 grandchildren, Blayne Lewis, Brady Lewis, Gabrielle Lawrence (James), Gavin Vining, Gage Vining, Ashlyn Vining, Reagan Vining, Laken Vining, Colin Vining, Lily Kate Vining, Caroline Branch and Eden Vining; son-in-law, Gary Lewis. Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. Vining, Jr.; parents, Frank and Lillie Pfleeger; and brother, William Pfleeger. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Sunday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, July 15, 2024. Services conducted by Deacon Nat Garafola. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sunday School Lesson for Tomorrow
Acts 5
WMU
Don’t forget to include an announcement at church TODAY that there will be a WMU meeting Saturday at 10 at Greensburg Baptist Church.
Have a wonderful day! Is this the day you will make a visit, deliver some food or a plant, or run an errand for someone? I think today, or any day, is a good day to reach out to others.
Yesterday, David and I traveled a leisurely loop through the countryside yesterday stopping at certain stores to look for items to pack pencil bags. We had an enjoyable day and found a number of stores had what we needed. Both the traveling and the shopping went well. We enjoyed the break in our routine and met some nice people.
Most clerks think we are shopping for grandchildren. One clerk asked if we were working on shoeboxes and said she had packed them in a former church, Tangipahoa Baptist Church.. What a small world!
I hope you get to spend some time shopping too. We made a leisurely trip, but you can just look around in the stores where you are shopping or shop at a more local store.
We are in need of people to sharpen pencils. Call me to get some pencils ready for you to sharpen this week. I will have them ready for you.
Have a wonderful day. Show God’s love by your actions and kind words.
….fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Today, let’s pray for the salvation of others around us, both in our church and in all the other churches around us. Also pray for the ones who make a profession of faith to be trained well in what the Bible says.
Read the Bible Every Day
Wednesday, July 10
I Chronicles 2:3-5:5
Psalm 79:9-13
Proverbs 17:15-16
Acts 12:1-25
Thursday, July 11
I Chronicles 3:1 – 4:43
Psalm 80:1-7
Proverbs 17:17
Acts 13:1-22
Opportunity
Today, let’s write one or more cards to mail to others who are sick, homebound, had a recent death in the family, etc .
I hope you are finding some inside household chores or even periods of rest to do on these days when we have heat advisories.
Hurricane Beryl
It’s hard to believe the category one storm could travel on far on land and cause so many tornadoes and power outages. Pray for all the people without power on these very hot days. Pray for those who are working to help others recover from the damage.
Outdoor Workers
Pray for those in our area who have to work outside. I remember my daddy coming home on his lunch break and spending part of the allotted hour to get a shower and a fresh set of clothes. Find your own ways to help your body stay a little cooler on these very hot days.
On the 20th, ladies of our association will meet at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 A.M. The meeting will close with a pot-luck lunch. ALL LADIES are encouraged to attend. We learn so much from each other.
Prayer List
Please spend some time updating your prayer list and praying for those listed.
Read the Bible Today
July 9
I Chronicles 1:1-2:2
Psalm 79:1-8
Proverbs 17:13-14
Acts 11:1-30
Thank you for your many ways of reaching out to others. You make a difference in many lives.
Gary Varnado came home from the hospital late yesterday afternoon. Pray for him, please.
Mary Varnado has an upcoming test she requests prayers about.
Betty Catherine Hatchers has made some improvements since being home. Pray for continued improvements.
Obituaries
Reid Thomas Smith
July 6, 2024 – July 6, 2024
Reid Thomas Smith was born on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus a short time later after being baptized. Reid is survived by his parents Hunter & Sierra Smith, big sister Kenleigh Kate Smith, grandparents Michael & Frances Jones and George & Becky Smith, aunts and uncles: Sarah Jones Cotton (Zachary), George Dewey Smith, Christian Kyle Smith (Taylor) & Tyler Austin Smith, maternal great grandmother Ernestine Lawson, paternal great grandparents Harry & Sandra Arnold, George Ann Smith and cousins Adelyn Grace Cotton & Kylie Claire Smith. Preceded in death by maternal great grandmother Diane Foster May, great grandfather John Robert Jones & Walter Butch Adcox and paternal great grandfather Edgar Ray Smith. A private funeral will be held with services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Burial will be in Amite Memorial Gardens. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Charlotte Abbott Boyer
April 22, 1965 – July 7, 2024
A resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. She was born April 22, 1965 in Amite, LA and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her children, Keith Boyer, Ashley Boyer, and Joshua Boyer; grandchildren, Joshua, Jr., Markayden Boyer, Jamia Boyer, Parker Alayiah Boyer; two sisters, Ovelene Spears (Ernest) and Janice Hutchinson (Hutch); brother, James Abbott. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Abbott; two brothers, Paul and Joseph; twin brother, Charles; two sisters, Gennie Willie and Wilma Powers. A private Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Reminder
Don’t forget the WMU meeting on July 20th at FBC, Greensburg. All ladies are invited to attend the 10 A.M. meeting and to bring a covered dish for the lunch that will follow the meeting.
Hurricane Beryl
First of all, I’m thankful Beryl was only a one when it went ashore. It could have been so much worse. Beryl came ashore in Texas and moved north, northeast going through northwestern Louisiana, Arkansaw, Missouri, and beyond. I understand it was and still is destructive and dangerous. Pray for the many people without electricity on these hot days. Pray for the linemen who have been sent there to restore electricity and the cleanup teams who will also be working there. Pray the high temperatures will not be an added problem. Please continue to pray for the people trying to survive in the situation they find themselves in today.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Updates
Leslie McKenzie has been home and adjusting to dealing with his present condition. He mainly stays on the coach and sitting outside on his ramp that was built by church friends. Les has a check-up today. Tomorrow, his wife will go back to work. Please continue to pray for Leslie and his family.
Ferrie Gene Blackwell and Barbara Baugh were able to be back in Sunday School class yesterday.
Please continue to pray for Naomi Tolar’s son-in-law, Bob, who has a back issue and is facing surgery soon.
Pray for Gary Varnado who is now in North Oaks. Thankfully, his wife, Mary, if now home from the nursing home.
Please pray for all the people in the Houston area now facing hurricane conditions and for those in other areas who will be in need of our prayers as the storms moves their way.
God is so good!
Youth from FBC, Kentwood returned home from camp Saturday afternoon and gave their report to the church yesterday morning. There were two saved and others who dedicated their lives to God. Most of the youth and a couple of chaperones gave individual reports. It was an amazing service! God has special plans for their young lives. Thanks to the church for supporting their fundraisers and for serving as chaperones. Special thanks to Bro. Wendell and Nikki Rhodus.
Another heat warning!
We are set for another hot day with no rain here. Pray for those who have special needs because of the hot, dry weather. David and I got a fair rain Saturday, I think. We have missed the good rains many of you received in town. We are thankful for the rain we had and the possibility of more rain.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 7
II Kings 22:1-23:37
Psalm 78:56-64
Ptroverbs 17:9-10
Acts 10:9-10
July 8
II Kings 24:1-25:30
Psalm 78:65-72
Proverbs 17:11-12
Acts 10:24-48
It’s time to wrap TPL up this morning. As always, you are appreciated for offering up your prayers.
Pray for the salvation of those who haven’t been saved. Pray for the salvation in your church and in other churches. Pray the the salvation of young people and of older people. Pray this be the day!
Pray for decisions as a result. of sermons, church camps, Sunday School lessons, Bible Study, home visits, friendships, etc. The pathway is not the key factor. Having Jesus in your life is! It determines where a person will spend eternity!
Others
You can influence others in big ways! There are many ways to do so. Match your actions with the needs.
Have a great Lord’s Day!
The greatest way to do so is to attend church and take advantage of all the opportunities at church for you. Make this day count.
Please continue to pray for the people in the path of Hurricane Beryl as well as those in the path Beryl has already traveled. Stay alert to your needs or the needs of others. I pray you don’t lose power on this hot days.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 6
II Kings 19:20 – 21::26
Psaalm 78:48-55
Proverbs 17:7-8
Acts 9:23-43
Obituaries
Mae Jean Robertson Smith
September 30, 1934 – July 3, 2024
Mae Jean passed away at her home in Hillsdale, Louisiana on July 3,2024 at the age of 89. She was born and raised in St. Helena Parish. She married her high school sweetheart, Hobert, in 1952. Together they raised three children. Mae Jean was a homemaker her whole life. She enjoyed raising her children and babysitting her grandchildren. She had a green thumb and could raise any plant or flower that she wanted to, this often resulted in many total strangers stopping to admire her yard and staying for a cup of coffee. She always welcomed everyone into her home. Within your first few sips of your coffee, you would ultimately receive some type of compliment whether it was your hair, your make-up or your shirt you always left feeling better about yourself. She was one of a kind.
She is survived by her children Reba Jean Lee (Sammie), Hobert “Billy” Smith III (Mary) and Velvet Lopinto (Joe). Two siblings, brother Eugene Robertson and sister Vivian Morgan. Eight grandchildren Kindle Sevin (Garrett), Roman Kyle Lee (Jennifer), Cassie Ly Smith, Smitty Smith (Maggie), Addie Holley (John), Crystal Alexander (JR), Michael Davis (Rachel), Cara Lyn Reno (Dustin). Fourteen great-grandchildren Bryce, Braxton, Hudson, Abner, Asher, Evan, Colby, Aubree, Emmet, River, Merrit Ruth, Morgan (Jeff), Dustin (Jayme) and Renae (Colby). She was also blessed with 8 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Hobert Smith Jr., parents Hilton and Nellie Robertson, brothers Hulos Robertson, Emmit Robertson, Terry Robertson and Jerry Lynn Robertson, Sisters-in-law Helen Robertson, Cheryl Robertson and Laura Lee Robertson, brother in-law Huey Morgan, and grandson Shane Lee.
Reba, Billy, and Velvet would like to thank all the grandchildren and extended family members for all the unending visits and supporting prayers. A special thanks to her sitter Joanne for her care given. Also, Lisa King, Loren, Latonya, Carol McKean and Veronica for all their nursing visits through Modern Hospice.
Honoring Maw Maw Mae Jean as Pallbearers are Garrett Sevin, Roman Kyle Lee, Smitty Smith, Joe Lopinto, Michael Davis, Dustin Reno, and honorary pallbearer Daryl Robertson. Visitation will be Saturday July 6, 2024 at Cornerstone Church in Amite, Louisiana from 8 am until funeral service at 11 am with interment to follow at Killian Chapel Cemetery.
Frances D. Johnston
June 2, 1951 – July 4, 2024
A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born June 6, 1951 in Tylertown, MS and was 73 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Jason Estes Johnston and wife, Melanie, and Terry Alan Johnston; 2 grandchildren, Hailey Danielle Johnston Peek and husband, Matthew, and Skylar Allen Johnston; 2 sisters, Maude Johnston and Martha Daniel; 3 brothers, James D. Daniel and wife, Kathy, Robert Daniel and wife, Laura, and John Daniel; canine companion, Lily. Preceded in death by husband, Arvin “Shorty” I. Johnston; and parents, James M. and Lois McAllister Daniel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
OCC Shopping
We were able to make several good purchases. We found some stores where the school supplies were already on the shelves. You may want to look early in the shopping season. We were able to purchase good Ticonderoga pencils, colorful pencil bags, calculators, etc. Happy shopping to you too!
Sunday School Lesson
If you have not already done so, now is the time to “study” your lesson for tomorrow. It is entitled “Accountable”.
High Temperatures & Little Rain
Prepare for another hot day. Use good judgment so the heat does not get the best of you today. I understand several areas around you have had nice rainfall. We have had some light rain, but not any real heavy rain here. Maybe today. ,,,,
Others
Today is a good day to make sure some elderly and or homebound people are doing well on these hot days. If they are not, please take action to help them. If you don’t know anyone in need, pray God put them in your path of life today.
Thanks for reading TPL today. Hopefully, it gives you some prayer concerns for today.
Good morning, Friends. I’m glad you are visiting here today.
Read the Bible Every Day
July 5
II Kings 18:1 – 19:19
Psalm 78:40-47
Proverbs 17:40-47
Acts 9:1-22
Prayers, Please
My first request is that you pray for the youth of our church who are at camp this week. Pray they will accept Jesus into their lives if they have not already done so. If they have, pray they will draw closer to Him this week.
David and I will be shopping for some of the most needed items for the 450 shoeboxes we will be packing soon. Pray for us to find the items we need so they can be a blessing to boys and girls and to be an instrument in getting them the opportunity to hear about Jesus.
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