Bro. Darryl Miller was strong enough to preach both services yesterday. On top of that, Phillip Miller sang a powerful message! If you missed the service, I hope you will watch it on your phone or computer today.
Update
Angela Shockley is at her son’s home to recover from her heart surgery. Alice Faye Lee, Angela’s mother, is home. This family has worked together to take care of family needs. Keep them all in your prayers.
Read the Bible Every Day
Numbers 15:1-41
Psalm 35:1-16
Proverbs 8:18-19
Mark 14:22-42
Coming Soon
Wednesday, the senior adults are eating out. Contact the church office (229-8111) if you need more information.
Put your faith into action.
Pray
Visit
Call
Cook
Share
Study together
Etc.
There are many ways to grow in your faith and to be a positive influence on others.
Bro. Darryl came into the room while we were working on “Shoebox” items. He said that even though the church had electricity, the office didn’t.
The plan is for him to preach the Sunday messages today. Come worship with us. Thank God for Bro. Darryl’s progress.
Tornado in Town
We continue to thank God for watching our Kentwood Thursday. I still hear that no one was injured. There will be lots of chainsaw work to clean up the downed trees. Let’s pray every chainsaw operator is safe as are those in the area whether they are watching or helping.
Have a wonderful Lord’s day! Go to church today and thank God we are all safe.
Today, I’m thankful for all the people of Kentwood who are safe despite the bad weather we experienced yesterday. Join me in being thankful. What an opportunity to be available to help others right here in Kentwood!
Request
Please a dd Keith Allen to your prayer list. He is in Hood Memorial for evaluation.
Read the Bible Every Day
Numbers 12:1 – 14:4
Psalm 34:15-22
Proverbs 8:10-13
Mark 13:32-37
Kid’s OCC Day
Children K-8 are invited to meet in the fellowship hall of FBC at 9:00 this morning to help with preparing items for packing in “Shoeboxes” and distributed to children far from Kentwood. The children will receive many items that are useful, fun, and needed. If you haven’t worked in the OCC process, you would be surprised at how much goes into a “Shoebox”. In addition, children will have an opportunity to learn about Jesus and children have an opportunity to tell family members about Him. All because of a “Shoebox”!
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For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
Good morning, Friends. I’m so thankful to be able to be with you each morning.
Let’s start our Friday our right and spend the day “letting out light shine for Jesus”.
Operation Christmas Child Today
This morning, we will be working with children K-8 to prepare some items for placement in the “shoeboxes” at a later date. I hope you will be bringing any children in your family so they can participate in the joy of getting items prepared for children’s “shoeboxes” later this year. We will meet in the fellowship hall at 9:00 Saturday morning.
Health Concern
Please pray for Donnie Travis. He and Delore were still at North Oaks yesterday. Each day they wake up with hope of going home, but learn later in the day that they have “one more day”. Your prayers will be appreciated.
Please pray for Angela Shockley as she has more time to heal and to be monitored before she can come home. Pray for her family as they “step in” and help take care of each other. I know they will be happy to all be home one day next week.
Obituary
Benton “Benjy” Cothran McNabb, Jr.
November 6, 1942 – March 13, 2024
Benton Cothran “Benjy” McNabb, Jr., 81, passed away comfortably and peacefully in the early morning hours, at his home in Gillsburg, MS on March 13, 2024. He was surrounded by the ones he loved the most. Benjy was a talented saxophone player, who began playing music in the fourth grade and never stopped. Some of the bands he played with were Phaeros, Showboat, Randy and The Rascalls, Dominoes, Southeastern North Lake Community Orchestra, Old Brookwind Symphony, The Counts, Delaware Horns, and Boogie Kings. Benjy loved sharing his talents for many church services, weddings and funerals. He never met an animal he didn’t love and was happiest when surrounded by his menagerie of pets. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxcy and Benton “Sam” McNabb, Sr. of Arcola, LA. He leaves behind his loving wife of 31 years, Connie Carter McNabb; son, Benton “Duke” McNabb, III (Dawn), Bedico, La; and grandson, Benton “Coty” McNabb, IV San Diego CA. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Donald Kent Farm, Amite, LA from 1:00PM until 2:30PM. A graveside service will follow at Gillsburg Memorial Gardens, 6126 Mississippi Highway 568, Osyka, MS at 3:30PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to your local hospice, SLU Music Department, or the SPCA in your town. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Armstrong
In addition to giving through your church, you can give online, or through the mail.
Give by Mail North American Mission Board P.O. Box 116543 Atlanta, GA 30368-6543 (AAEO in memo line)
The Sunday School lesson tomorrow is about the struggle between Isaac and Rebecca’s twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Look it up and read it regardless of whether you will be in a SS class in the morning or not. You are welcome to join us or any other class as we journey through Genesis each week.
Last, but not least.
Thank you for your prayers forBro. Darryl Miller as he has had some recovery time following surgery. Wednesday night he led in prayer meeting. Tomorrow, he plans to preach again for the first Sunday in a month. Thank God for his progress and for allowing his health to improve so he is back “preaching God’s Word” to us.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at The Crossing of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born October 4, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 93 years of age. She graduated from Chesbrough High School. Her career started at Rexall Pharmacy and she later retired from Hammond Developmental Center after 25 years. A longtime active member of Kedron Baptist Church, she served and was active in the WMU. She oversaw many meals for grieving families after the loss of a loved one. Henrietta was active in her sunday school class and after retirement, served on the board of the St. Helena Parish Hospital. In her later years she attended Amite Baptist Church with her daughter Beth and her family, and enjoyed the Ladies’ Joy Sunday school class. She is survived by 3 children, Beth Jordan (Wayne), Joey McCoy (Sonya), and Caro Smith; 9 grandchildren, Whittany Starns (Kevin), Evan Jordan (Taylor), Amy Sweat (Rodney), Robyn Smith (Ben), Brooke Roncancio (Edgar) Trey, Christian, McCoy and Gabby Smith; 3 step-grandchildren, George Jordan, Chris Jordan, and Aimee Stafford; 9 great-grandchildren, Nolen, Etta Jane, Andi, Grady, Olli Kate, Ryne, Remi, Carson, and Myles; 1 brother, Derwood Smith (Carolyn); and sister-in-law, Mamie Smith. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. “Sonny” McCoy;1 son-in-law, Ronny Smith; 1 brother, Charles H. Smith; 2 sisters, Velma Warren and Norma Jean Bel. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 1:00PM until religious services at 3:00PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Services conducted by Scott Alford. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack “Catfish” Granger and Scott Gay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in her memory be made to Kedron Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Paulette Lenora Forbes Spears
August 7, 1953 – March 13, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born August 7, 1953 in Franklinton, LA and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her 3 children, Kirk Spears and wife, Julie, Lyndy Spears Varnado and companion, Mark Conner, and Kerry Spears and wife, Nichole; grandchildren, Hannah Varnado, Emily Varnado, Daniel Spears, Juliana Spears, Claire Varnado, Christopher Spears, and London Jaufre; brother-in-law, Leslie “Tex” Derrough; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank Forbes and Opal Seal Forbes; father of her children, Clyde Spears; sister, Barbara Bates Derrough; brother, Frank LaRue Forbes; sister-in-law, Sandra Forbes; and nephew, Davin Bates. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA. The family wishes to thank the pallbearers and the staff of North Oaks Medical Center for the comfortable and compassionate care she received during her illness. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Every Day
March 14, 2014
Numbers 8:1 – 10:10
Psalm 34: 1-7
Mark 12:28-44
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for teachers and students. Pray for student as they focus their attention on summer holidays from school and teachers as they try to keep the students on task for the remainder of the school year.
Please pray for Donnie Travis of Arcola. He is in ICU at North Oaks following surgery. Also, pray for his wife, Delores. Thanks!
Obituary
Cathy Potts sent the following information for me to share.
Sad to inform everyone that Joy Lofton passed away on Sunday at her home in Kansas.Obituary will be shared once available.Joy grew up in Kentwood. She worked for the paper for several years, covering Kentwood, Tangipahoa and later Amite area events, schools, and sports.
Read the Bible Every Day
March 13
Numbers 7:30-89
Psalm 33:18-22
Proverbs 8:4-5
Mark 12:1-27
Operation Christmas Child
March Items – combs, toothbrushes, emery boards, 5″flachights, and marbles
Items can be left in the green tote in the downstairs hallway.
Thanks!
Kid’s Workday
This Saturday from 9 – Noon
Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Parents and grandparents can stay to watch.
Annie Armstrong (1850-1938)
Annie was born in Baltimore at a time when there was little opportunity for women. Yet, her devotion to Christ led her to a life of service and leadership. She organized women to pray, to give and to meet the needs around them. She challenged pastors and churches to action and rallied vital support for missionaries. Ultimately, Annie was recognized as a national Southern Baptist trailblazer for her visionary leadership that still inspires millions today.
What a glorious thing it is to be a co-worker with God in winning the world for Christ.– Annie Armstrong
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.
Malachi 4:2
Update on Angela Shockly
Angela’s surgery yesterday went better than expected. Her heart is repaired. Pray for her as she recovers at the hospital where they can monitor her. Thank God for her good report from surgery.
Prayer Focus for the Day
As you pray for Angela, pray for others who are having surgery or who have recently had surgery and are recovering. Pray for families of these surgery patients.
Beverly Ann Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed away March 9, 2024 in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where she made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“God Winks”
“God Winks” are instances when God does something for us that we could not have done for ourselves. He protects us or does something that is very good for us. People often shrug these events off as luck. I like to recognize them as reminders that God loves me and is watching over me.
Instead of being amazed with the good luck you have, look to God and thank Him.. He is letting you know He is there and working in our lives when we are not expecting Him ro show up.
Examples of “God Winks” that could happen in your life.
You receive a check you didn’t expect just when you need some extra money for an emergency.
You get a flat tire on a rainy day and two young men you know stop to help you.
You are the only one in your family who remains healthy despite everyone else coming down with food poisoning. You ate the some foods as the others, but just didn’t get sick. You are able to purchase medicine and care for the others.
You get lost while driving.. Just as you pull into a service station in a less than desirable area a police car pulls in next to you. The police woman tells you to follow her to the correct highway.
Look for the “God Winks” in your life. Thank God for them. Know He is watching over you and is helping you despite the circumstances we get ourselves into. He has let me know He was watching over me in the last few days.
Anna Lee
Beverly Ann Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed Beverly Ann Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed away March 9, Beverly Ann Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed away March 9, 2024 in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where she made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where she made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. Ann Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed away March 9, 2024 in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where she made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. March 9, 2024Beverlnn Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed away March 9, 2024 in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where sheBeverly Ann Hyde was born December 17, 1934 in McComb, MS and passed away March 9, 2024 in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where she made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.in Amite, LA at the age of 89. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. Years ago, she had her own second hand store that she loved to shop for, tend to, and where she made many friends over the years. She loved a good book or true crime show, and there was nothing she loved more than her family. Beverly was survived by her children, Steve Allen (Cindi); Jerry-Wayne Hyde; and Anne Hyde Ford (Bill); daughter-in-law, Denise Allen; niece, Lisa Rodgers; nephew, James Estes; grandchildren, Hayley Dickens (Justin); Samantha Carey (Tyler); and Logan Hyde; great grandchild, Kora Dickens; and her loving caregivers at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Beatrice Redmond; sister, Francis Estes; children, Don Allen and Robin Allen; grandchild, Summer Allen, and great grandchild, Kallie Dickens. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9-11am with service at 11. Graveside service to follow at Hyde Cemetery in Chesbrough. This service will also honor her daughter, Robin Allen, who passed away on February 4. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.December 17, 1934 – March 9, 2024
Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
Let’s all thank God we woke up and are able to do some of the things we would like to, can remember last week, and know who our loved ones are.
Surgery Today
Please be in prayers for Angela Lee Shockley, her family, and for the medical staff of the hospital as she has heart surgery. She is set to be in the hospital for over a week.
Annie Armstrong Offering
The established Week of Pray for North American missions was a week ago, but I still would like to share some information about it.
Saturday morning at 9:00, we will have our first Kid’s Day for OCC. Children from kindergarten through eighth grade will get to learn more about missions and to experience some of the steps in preparing items for packing the shoe boxes. Please bring your children and grandchildren. We would love for you to join us and help your children if they need your help. We will also have an area set up for you to watch your children and grandchildren as well as visit the other parents and grandparents. I’m looking forward to teaching about missions and teaching the children to love OCC by doing OCC.
Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
Don’t forget the special kid’s day Saturday from 9:00 to Noon. We will be giving the children, K-8, an opportunity to help with shoeboxes. We will work in the sanctuary. Bring your kids and grandkids. Stay and work with them if you can.
Sunday School Lesson
God’s plan for finding a wife for Isaac
FBC has 15 or more Sunday School classes to make sure we have classes for everyone. Come see for yourself.
Worship Service This Morning
Wendell Rhodus will be preaching this morning.
Don Turner will be preaching tonight.
Please pray for Bro. Darryl as he continues to heal from surgery. We are hopeful he will be able to be “back in the pulpit” next week.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
Ephesians 3:20
Why am I late?
My new keyboard decided not to work this morning. The easy answer was to change the batteries and the more difficult option was to call a repairman. We were blessed that the new batteries put me back into operation. The hitch was we needed to buy the batteries. We did that in Ponchatoula when we went to a baby shower for my niece, Kristin.
Reminder
Tonight we have a time change. Change your clocks FORWARD TONIGHT and lose an hour of rest.
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