Dorcas’ acts of charity (Acts 9:36-42) 

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”.

Our March Shopping List

• Marbles*
• 5″ Flashlights*
• Toothbrushes
• Combs
• Washcloths*

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

Philippians 2:3

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.

Be an ENCOURAGER today!

Anna Lee

• Leviticus 17:1 – 19:10
• Psalm 28:6-9
• Proverbs 6:30-21
• Mark 6:1-20

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

Titus 2:11

Short-term Illnesses

There are some short-term respiratory illnesses, involving lots of coughing, going around. They are hard to conquer. George and Debbie Bales both have haave had this problem for a couple of weeks. Pray that they, and others, are able to conquer this illness soon.

Wildfires

Pray for people in the area of the wildfires that are still burning in Texas.

• Traumatized people, especially children and older people
• Families who have lost so much – homes, businesses, crops, livestock, churches, etc.
• Read the Baptist Press article below to learn more.

Baptist Press

You may be interested in this article about Baptist Disaster Relief as they respond to the wildfires in Texas.

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/dr-digest-texas-oklahoma-baptists-responding-to-fires-in-their-own-states

WMU Meeting

• Saturday
• Montpelier Baptist Church
• 10:00 A.M.
• Focus – Annie Armstron Easter Offering
• Potluck lunch

Volunteer List for OCC

Be sure to sign the list if you would like to be contacted to work on the shoebox process. We will soon be working on the first hygiene kits.

March OCC Shopping Items

• Marbles
• 5″Flashlights
• Combs
• Toothbrushes
• Washcloths

Enjoy the benefits of this mornings’s rain.

Anna Lee

Read the Bible Every Day

• Leviticus 17:1 – 19:10
• Psalm 28:6-9
• Proverbs 6:30-31
• Mark 6:1-20

All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

Proverbs 16:2

Health Concerns

• Please pray for Angela Shockley as she learns more about her heart issue and upcoming procedures.
• Pray that Bro. Darryl continues to recover nicely at home.
• Pray pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as they continue to stay at home to prevent additional problems. I know they especially miss participating in church services and activities.

Read the Bible

This plan does not list a reading for today, so read some favorite scriptures, study for your Sunday School lesson, or look up a topic/person you would like to learn more about.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

Annie Armstrong

This will be the focus of the WMU meeting Saturday morning at Montpelier. The meeting will begin at 10:00 and end with a potluck lunch.. Next week the focus of the Week of Prayer will be Annie Armstrong. All ladies are invited to attend. The meeting have changed to Saturday so working mothers can participate.

Operation Christmas Child

Please sign the list in the sanctuary so we will know the days and times best for you to work. Look at Sunday’s bulletin for the items we are focusing on during March. These are suggestions for classes and families/

Have a fantastic Thursday!

Anna Lee

Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

I Peter 1:21

Great News! – Bro. Darryl Miller is home!

Obituary

Janice Freeman Young Carvajal

March 3, 1946 – February 25, 2024

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home. She was born March 3, 1946 in McComb, MS and was 77 years of age. She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Janice was full of joy and always met you with a smile. She loved her family, friends, her precious animals, Oak Forest Academy, and LSU football. Mostly Janice loved her church families and enjoyed a personal relationship with her Lord. She is survived by her husband, Frank Carvajal; one son, Steve Strickland (Melanie); grandsons, Kenneth Strickland (fiancé Makenna), Collin Floyd, and  Matthew Stinson (Angela). Preceded in death by 1 son, Kenneth Scott Strickland; a husband, Clayton Young; and her mother and father, Geneva (Dolllie) and Willie Freeman. Pallbearers will be Steve Strickland, Matthew Stinson, Lathan Campo, Kenneth Strickland, Samuel Floyd and James Floyd. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend and Rev. Jacob Williams. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge, LA. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pine Ridge Methodist Church or Osyka Baptist Church in Janice’s memory. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Every Day

Leviticus 15:13 – 16:34

Psalm 28:1-5

Proverbs 6:27-29

Mark 5:21-43

Encourage someone in some way today!

Anna Lee

Dean Paul Guidry

October 28, 1955 – February 22, 2024

Dean Paul Guidry, 68 years old, born October 28, 1955, passed away February 22, 2024. Native of Galliano, LA and resident of Kentwood, LA. He was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a lover of the water, an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and loving life to the fullest.

He is survived by daughters, Nicole(Chad)Terrebonne and Renee Guidry; grandchildren, Chase Terrebonne, Kenzie McCall, Kailyn McCall, and Kaison Guillot; siblings, Mona Guidry, Russell (Roxie) Guidry, Timmy (Denna) Guidry, Tammy (Daryl) Murphy, and Mark (Alana) Guidry. Numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents, Nolan Guidry and Una Guidry Breeland.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM until a Memorial Mass at 11:00AM on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Larose La. Interment to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano, La. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.

Matthew 21:21

Obituary

Judith Ann Price (Judy) Brecheen

Judith Ann Price {Judy} Brecheen passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024 at her home in Greensburg at the age of 77. She was born January 7, 1947 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, and the Alexandria Academy of Beauty Culture. She worked for 16 years as a para-educator with St.Helena Parish School System. Judy was a faithful member of the First Southern Methodist Church of Amite where she served a communion steward. She also served for several years as a delagate or alternate to the South-Western Annual Conference of the Southern Methodist Church. Judy enjoyed traveling and attending car shows with her husband, Darwin, as they showed their 1966 Ford Mustang.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Dr. L. Darwin Brecheen of Greensburg, one daughter, Darlene and husband Vernon Gill of Lakeview, Alabama, one son, David Brecheen of Greensburg, a granddaughter, Cassidy Brecheen of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, two grandsons, Dylan Gill and fiance Kierah Gaudin of Lakeview, Alabama and Will Brecheen of Greensburg, two step-grandchildren, Vernon Gill Jr. and  Dakota Gill of Amite, one step great grandson Brantley Gill of Amite, one brother, Donnie Price and sister Janet Price both of Pineville, Louisiana as well as a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents David and Normea Price and a brother, David Price, Jr.

Visitation will be at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87  Paddio Johnson Hwy 1042 Greensburg, LA 70441, on Tuesday, February 27, from 6 till 9  p.m. and will continue on Wednesday morning at the First Southern Methodist Church of Amite, located at 410 East Mulberry Street, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. officiated by Rev. Rick Pigott and  Rev. Dr. Willie G. Johnson. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery.

Pallbeears will be Charles Gill, Lee Brecheen, Dylan Gill, Cassidy Brecheen, Vernon Gill, and Will Brecheen. 

The family ask that in lieu of flowers,   memorial gifts to be made to First Southern Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Amite, Louisiana 70422

MJR Frieindly Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Read the Bible

Leviticus 14:15 – 15:12

Psalm 27:7 – 14

Proverbs 6: 23-26

Mark 5: 1-20

Even if you did not start on January 1st, it’s okay to begin today and for the remainder of the year.

WMU

Don’t forget the WMU meeting at Montpelier Baptist Church Saturday, March 2 at 10 A.M. to study Annie Armstrong. The meeting will close with a potluck lunch.

You are appreciated.

I’m thankful for those of you who are reading today.

Anna Lee

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:22

Health Concerns

Bro. Darrell is one the move. He moved from the hospital ro a room in the Hope Lodge, another step in the right direction. I think the next step will be to his home in Kentwood.

Obituary

BRUCE E. HOLDEN

December 2, 1949 – February 25, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born December 2, 1949 in Amite, LA and was 74 years of age. Bruce was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and retired after 32 years of service to his country. He is survived by his only child and daughter, Kimberly Holden Russell (husband, Brandon Russell); 3 beautiful granddaughters, Chelsie Lynne Verberne (Allen Bickford), Caitlin Leanne Verberne (Corey Clouatre), and Carlie Lauren Verberne (Hayden Varnado); 2 beautiful great-granddaughters, Kamryn Brooke Verberne and Lynleigh Reese Clouatre; grandson, Dakota Russell; sister, Sue Holden Deakles; niece, Valerie Deakles Willman (Brett Willman); and great-nieces, Emilyn and Elisabeth Willman; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Wanda Wynette Holden; parents, Eulon and Ima Holden; brothers, Willard and Donald Holden; and a sister, JoAnn Easley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Randy Foulks. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Associational WMU Meeting

There will be a meeting Saturday at 10 A.M. at Montpelier Baptist Church to learn about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. We will have a pot-luck meal at the end of the meeting.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on those who are of the age of accountability and have not made a profession of faith in Jesus. Choose specific names and pray diligently.

Read the Bible Every Day

• Leviticus 13:18 – 14:14
• Psalm 27: 1-6
• Proverbs 6:20-22
• Mark 4:21-41

Thanks so much for praying. Have a wonderful Monday.

Anna Lee

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

Health Concerns

*Ruby Travis is now home. Barrett is her nurse. They are doing fine.

*Bro. Darrell is doing well in his regular hospital room. He can now have P.T. which will help him improve faster. I know he and Laurie are dreaming of returning to Kentwood soon.

Obituary

David Dillan Vining

September 19, 1941 – February 23, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1941 in Independence, LA and was 82 years of age. David was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Amite and served as a deacon for over 50 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carleen O. Vining; 2 sons, Mark D. Vining and Vaughn O. Vining and wife, Celeste; sister, Virgie Vining Morgan; 11 grandchildren, Carlie White and husband Cody, Dillan Vining and wife Sadie, Casie Bauerle and husband Colby, Darian Vining and fiance Joshua Hebert, Caitlyn Taylor and husband, Levi, and Dane Vining; 4 great-grandchildren, Lane Christ, Laikyn Christ, Briggs Vining, and Evyn White; 2 sisters-in-law, Grace P. Vining and Judy A. Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin J. Vining, Sr. and Estelle Starns Vining; brothers and sisters, James L. Vining and wife Mary, John W. Vining and wife Yvonne; Abbie V. Pasko and husband Ed, Dorothy V. Vallence, Juanita V. Campbell and husband Bill, Edwina V. Ballard and husband Shelton, Edwin J. Vining, Jr., and Gloria V. Hood and husband Arthur; brothers-in-law, Eugene Kenyon Owen, Earl Morgan, and James Morgan; sister-in-law, Freda Estelle Owen; great-granddaughter, Carsyn Rae Bauerle. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Amite, from 9:00AM until memorial services at 11:00AM on Monday, February 26, 2024. Services conducted by Dr. Matthew White. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We saw Mr. David and his wife at John Morgan’s wake/funeral last month. They have been an amazing couple as long as I can remember.

WMU

There will be a WMU meeting at 10 A.M. Saturday morning at Montpelier Baptist Church. The focus will be on the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America. A pot-luck lunch will follow the meeting. All ladies are invited. I hope to see you there.

OCC Volunteer Availibility

Please sign the form as you enter or leave the sanctuary so we will know the best time to call on you to assist with OCC tasks. Working together is productive and enjoyable.

Today is the Lord’s Day! Don’t leave Him out!

Anna Lee

Update

I forgot to add the Bible readings for today.

• Leviticus 11:13 – 13:17
• Psalm 26:8-12
• Proverbs 6:8-12
• Mark 4:1-20