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.
Today, let’s focus our prayers. on Angela Schockly and her heart issue. Let’s pray as she sees a doctor today.
Read the Bible Today – March 7
Leviticus 27:1-34
Psalm 31:9-18
Proverbs 7:9-12
Mark 9:2-29
Operation Christmas Child
If you are interested in helping with OCC via small groups, please sign the sheet on the table as you enter the sanctuary. Please leave a phone number and tell when is best for you.
Senior Adult Lunch
The next senior adult lunch will be Wednesday, March 20th at Charlie’s in Springfield. Bus transportation is available. You can call the church office and ask for your name to be added to the list.
The Prayer Link is not only a list of prayer concerns, but also a list of opportunities!
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Thanks to a donor who supplied funds for a Monday shopping trip that met some needs and fit your category of “a good deal”. I am thankful for our good start for the 2024 “Shoebox” season!
Thanks for reading and praying today. Be an encourager in all the opportunities you have. Make some opportunities today.
Pray for Angela Lee Shockley and her heart condition.
Death
Bonnie Evans Johnson
February 6, 1950 – March 1, 2024
Bonnie Evans Johnson, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Ponchatoula Community Care. She was born Feb 6, 1950 in Amite, LA and was 74 years of age. She is survived by her 3 children, Jonette Buker, Latimer Brock III & Lauri Hutchins, 6 grandchildren, Zachary Buker, CJ Johnson, Danikin Hornsby, Aaron Hutchins, Devan Brock & Adelyn Brock; 2 sisters Donna Blades & Connie Evans. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer & Ruth Evans. A special thanks to her caretakers at Ponchatoula Community Care & her hospice nurse, Linda.
Virginia McKenzie attended this service and shared this name with me.
Tammy Lyon Bridges Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stringer Family Funeral Homes on Feb. 28, 2024.
Tammy June Lyon Bridges died February 27, 2024, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, after an extended illness. Visitation will be 1pm-2:30pm Sunday at Gallman Baptist Church. The Service will be 2:30pm at Gallman Baptist Church with a graveside service at 5pm at Tangipahoa Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Tammy was born October 8, 1960, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. She and her beloved husband Reggie were married May 28, 1983. She graduated from Crystal Springs Consolidated School and later received her Bachelor of Science degree in English education from Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi. She taught in numerous private and public schools in Mississippi and Louisiana for over 25 years. Tammy and Reggie served together in many churches where Tammy was known and loved for her excellence in sharing the history of hymns, presenting children’s sermons, and Bible teaching. Her son called her the “best children’s sermon presenter in the world.” She has articles published in several magazines, enjoyed watercolor painting, and keeping in touch with friends with her writing of cards and notes. She was predeceased by her father, Johnny Lyon, brother John David Lyon, and her first child. She is survived by her husband Reggie Bridges, mother June Lyon, son Benjamin (Ashley) of Colorado, and grandchildren Addie, Breland, and Cecily; and nephew Aaron Lyon.
Ministry Planning/Working Team Meeting with Sarah LeBlanc
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Hello Team Members,
I know this short notice, but I was just informed that our Regional Point of Contact, Sarah LeBlanc, will be conducting a Ministry Planning/Working Meeting for our Area Team Members at 5:00 pm March 7, 2024 at River Fellowship in Hammond, LA. Please make every effort to attend this Area Team Meeting.
Please invite anyone who might be interested in building our Area Team. We need everyone’s input and help to reach our 2024 goals. Come and be a part of the Eternal Impact in sharing the Good News to ALL Nations in 2024.
Please bring your own Drink and any Fast Food that can be shared with everyone. If you have any questions or concerns about Area Team Meeting, please contact Beth Hiller at bhiller1956@gmail.com or 985-687-5133.
Donna Willm
Administrative Support
I hope some of you team leaders will be able to attend.
Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
It is with great sadness we must announce that our father Donald Horton Jones fell asleep in death on March 1, 2024 at 92 years old. He leaves behind two daughters, Donna Jones Silessi (Frank) and Darlene Jones Turner, four grandchildren, Trudy Offner Barnett (Stephen Binning), Peter Silessi (Allison), Jennifer Silessi Labbe (Stephen) and Jason Silessi (Amber), and seven great grandchildren who will all miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Paula Rodriguez Jones, father Horton Jones, mother Thelma Sanders Jones, sister Imelda (Rita) Tlapa, and brother Paul Hampton Jones.
We would love for those who knew him to remember his life with us at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA on Saturday, March 9, 2024. A wake will begin at 11:00AM with funeral services following at 1:00PM. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood.
Special thanks to the staff of ACG Hospice for the loving care they provided in Dad’s last days.
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. – Rev. 21:4.
Jimmy Dale Tidwell
September 19, 1944 – March 2, 2024
A resident of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home. He was born September 19, 1944 in Booneville, MS and was 79 years of age. He is survived by 5 children, Vonye Ratliff, Jamie Smith, James Tidwell, Annie Tidwell, and Angelica Tidwell; sister, Bernice Cade; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Lonnie and Annie Rogers Tidwell; sister, Clynese Phillips; and brothers, Hubert Tidwell, Johnny “Red” Tidwell, Charles “Cleve” Tidwell, and Bill Tidwell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2024. Interment will follow in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Norma Jean Foster
May 14, 1948 – March 2, 2024
Norma Jean Foster born May 14, 1948, went home to be with her heavenly Father on March 2. 2024 surrounded by her family after a long battle with Dementia and Neurofibromatosis. Norma Jean loved flowering, gardening, and crossword puzzles. Norma Jean also loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading her bible, writing, and sharing her poetry. She attended a poetry convention in New York in 1991 after publishing three of her poems. Norma Jean was a strong Christian woman that loved telling people about Jesus.
Norma Jean is survived by her sons Charles Creel, Elvis Ray O’Bryant, and Jesse O’Bryant. Her daughters Angela Law (husband Scott) and Jeanna Humphrey (Husband Byron). Her sisters Lena Bennett (Husband Raymond), Debbie Freeman and Charlotte Meister (Husband John). Her brother Mardie Hodges (Wife Pam). As well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Pearlie Hodges, Brother Lovell Hodges (Goat), Sons Ben O’Bryant and Mark Foster, Grandson Clay Reece, and Brother in law James Freeman.
Her memorial service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 2:00PM at Montpelier Baptist Church in Montpelier, LA with visitation beginning at 1:00PM. Bro. Rusty Durand will preach at her service. Norma Jean’s favorite color was blue and the family asks that you wear blue to her service in her honor. In lieu of lowers the family is asking that donations go to the Childrens Tumor Foundation http://www.ctf.org in support of Neurofibromatosis research.
Health Concerns
Alice Faye Lee had a fall yesterday morning. The doctor found no broken bones, but has her on a walker now. As you pray for her today, pray for her daughter, Angela Shockley, who has a heart issue and must wait until Thursday to get more medical attention.
Coach Elton Shaw is home, but he continues to need our prayers.
Bro. Darryll will be seeing his doctor today. Pray for a good report and recovery to continue this week.
Read the Bible Today
Leviticus 23:1 – 24:23
Psalm 30:1-6
Proverbs 7:1-3
Mark 7:1-17
Excuse my mistake.
Yesterday, I told you the Sunday School lesson was from Genesis 20, but I should have said Genesis 22. We will be on the next section of Genesis 22 this coming Sunday.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.
The booklets and offering envelopes did not get placed in the pews Sunday. They should be there Sunday. I will go ahead and give Annie Armstrong information this week.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. About that time she became sick and died… All the widows stood by [Peter] weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 21:1 – 22:33
Psalm 29:7-11
Proverbs 6:34-35
Mark 6:47 – 7:16
Health Concerns
Today, let’s pray for those who have been ill. There are many who have been ill for more than a week. Let’s pray they feel better soon.
Obituaries
Jewel Dell Miller Strickland
July 13, 1928 – March 1, 2024
Jewel Dell Miller Strickland, 95, of Kentwood, La passed away peacefully on the morning of March 1, 2024. A gentle, loving soul with a kind heart, she will be deeply missed.
She was born at the Miller Family home on July 13, 1928 in Mt Hermon, La. She spent much of her life as a farmer’s wife, and she loved to tell stories of those days. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she would always have some Zatarain’s root beer waiting for them. Jewel always had a smile on her face and love in her heart.
She is survived by her children, Ben Strickland (Ann), Bennie Jean Mixon (Chris), and Rosa Duncan (Lane); grandchildren, Vickie Randol (Mark), Anna Vanover (Jeff), Andy Strickland (Susie), Robert Strickland (Shontell), Meagan Strickland (Richard), David Strickland (Justin), Diane Stroud (Steven), Jennifer Strickland, and Wendell Lea; great-grandchildren, Courtney Randol (Aaron), Bridgett Randol, Mark Randol Jr., Ashley Wall, Jessica Strickland, Brynlee Strickland, Katie Cernich, Jack Mitchell, Isabelle Mitchell, and Sienna Strickland.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Miller and Clara Maybelle Ryles; five sisters, Omie Slocum, Lizzie Burch, Evie Moak, Bobbie Varnado, and Shirley Jean Rogers; one brother, Tim Miller; husbands D.V. Strickland and Bennie Strickland; one son, Charles Dewitt Strickland; great-grandchildren, Aaron Joshua Strickland, Jessica Marie Strickland, and Konnor Strickland.
Visitation at Mt Zion Baptist Church, 2151 Mt Zion Rd, Osyka, MS 39657, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday and from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, March 4, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Richie Fortenberry, Bro. Chris Mixon and Rev. Cecil Burch. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osyka, MS. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Michael Thomas Pawlus, Sr.
September 19, 1944 – March 1, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. He was born September 19, 1944 in South River, New Jersey and was 79 years of age. He worked for the District Attorney office in Amite, LA and had a private law office in Hammond, LA. He is survived by 3 children, Michael Pawlus, Jr., Carol Marie Pawlus, and Stanley David Pawlus; 4 grandchildren, Brandon, Seth, Scott, and Derek; 3 brothers, Frank, David, and Joe; and his beloved friend, Ruthie Cambre. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael Pawlus and Mary Onzel Pawlus. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sunday School Scripture
Genesis 20: 1-8
OCC
Several of you have said you have made purchases this week from the list of needed items you were given last week. Please leave your items in the basement area under the sanctuary. If you missed OCC shopping this week, our list for March will remain the same all month. Thanks for shopping and sharing.
I have a story to relay to you. Our local children often wonder why we include toothbrushes in our shoeboxes. “What a terrible present!” When they are told children may share toothbrushes, or possibly do not even have one to share, they “get the picture”.
Reminder: WMU associational meeting this morning at 10:00 at Montpelier Baptist Church. Bring something for the potluck lunch.
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 19:11 – 20:27
Psalm 29: 1-6
Proverbs 6:22-23
Mark 6:21-46
Operation Christmas Child
As of now, we will not be having big Saturday workdays, but will have smaller days during the week to work. Be sure to sign the list by the front door so we will know what workdays you are available.
If you have a donation of items for OCC, please hang them on the OCC door or leave them on the floor near the doors about half way down the hall.
Annie Armstron Easter Offering
The Week of Prayer for the Annie Armstrong Offering will begin tomorrow. Collection for this offering will continue past this coming week.
The Prayer Link 
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