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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Revelations 3:21
Update on Dorthy Wall
Dorothy broke her hip Sunday evening. She had x-rays at Hood Memorial. After the results of the broken hip, were delivered, she was admitted to North Oaks. She had a clean break of her hip. Surgery was done early yesterday morning. All went well.Rehab will follow.
Prayer Focus Today
Today, let’s pray for all those who are not real pleased with their current job for some reason. Let’s pray for them to move on or to become happier where they are, not to stay if they cannot get happy.
Sunday, August 25 – Rebirth of Missions at FBC, Kentwood at 4 P.M.
This is for all ladies who are school-age up to older ladies.
Saturday, September 7 – Associational WMU Meeting
FBC, Kentwood
9:00 A.M. – Leadership Meeting
10:00 – Meeting followed by potluck lunch
Focus on Georgia Barnette Offering
Obituary
Carolyn Jean Travis McMillan
September 7, 1952 – August 18, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. She was born September 7, 1952 in Magnolia, MS and was 71 years of age. She was a life-long member of New Zion Baptist Church where she was an active member of Faith Sunday School Class and loved working with the children on Wednesday Nights. Carolyn was an active member of Sister’s in Christ and Young in Heart Group. She loved her monthly sewing group and loved to make quilts for her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and loved to feed everyone. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Aubrey Lee McMillan; 3 sons, Jeremey R. McMillan, Spencer L. McMillan and wife, Angela, and Adam L. McMillan and wife, Heather; grandchildren, Morgan, Dalton, Caitlin, Landon, Bracy, Lana and Lila McMillan; 2 great-grandsons, Eli and Ian LeBlanc; brother, George Lee Travis; sister, Lesa Casey and husband, Henry. Preceded in death by parents, John W. “Jay” Travis and Joyce McNabb Travis; and a sister-in-law, Rachel Crawford Travis. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Caleb Cleveland. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Hardy McMillan, Mackie McMillan, David Casey, Chris Casey, John Travis, Landon McMillan, and Dalton McMillan. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
OCC
We are close enough to having what we need to turn some of our thoughts to packing parties. These dates will be selected soon. Thanks for all your support. We only have one more big step – collecting money for postage. That is usually not a problem. We all want those packed shoeboxes to make it to the children!
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Romans 1:17
Prayer Focus of the Day
Today, let’s pray for students and teachers in our area schools. May this be a great and very productive week for each one of them.
Health Concern
Last night, Dorothy Wall fell on the sidewalk while leaving the church. She was waiting for test results to see if the fall caused any breaks the last I heard from heer. Please pray for her.
Pray for Kenneth Birch as he recovers from knee surgery and a fall since then.
Pray for Bro. Darryl. He was not feeling well yesterday. He did manage to do the morning worship though. That took great effort and many prayers.
Death
Mrs. Carolyn McMillan passed away yesterday. Please be in prayer for her family. I know she is now skipping down those streets of gold and singing in a heavenly choir. Pray for her family.
Read the Bible Today
August 19
Nehemiah 10:1-11:19
Psalm 101:1-8
Proverbs 20:19-21
Romans 11:11-36
Thanks for excusing me being late this morning. David and I spent time reviewing out Sunday and all the many people we visited with yesterday. It was a very good day, except for Bro. Darryl not feeling his best.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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