Mrs. Ruby Dillon passed away last night. Please pray for her family.

“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.  He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Daniel 7:13-14

Prayers Please

• Ruby Dillon – Home w/family
• Craig Forrest – Richard Murphy Home
• Pam Forrest – Rehab following stroke
• Jane Duncan -Hip surgery Monday morning
• Ora Lee Wilson – Shoulder surgery in Nov.
• Susan Rimes – Kidney stone surgery yesterday
• Renee Terrell – Recovering from surgery

Read the Bible

• Job 1: 1-2:10
• Job 42
• James 5: 7-11

Packing Shoeboxes

October 14 – Girls

October 21 – Boys

9 A.M. in Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

Fall Festival

• FBC, Kentwood
  • October 28
  • 5:00 – 7:00

Thanks for Reading and Praying

Be sure to include Israel in your prayers.

Anna Lee

“This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.  Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’

Zechariah 7:9-10

Prayer Focus

Pray for the people of Israel. Many have been killed and many are missing because they have been kidnapped. Pray for the people as they try to get their kidnapped people and small countryside back.

Read the Bible

• Genesis 26: 12-33
• Romans 5: 3-5
• “In Isaac’s place, I would have . . . .”

Pastor Appreciation

October is pastor appreciation month. Be sure to tell/show your pastor how much he is appreciated by you. What would we do without their knowledge, training, love, sermons, leadership, etc.?

Sickness

Two who are very ill: Mrs. Ruby Dillon and Craig Forrest

OCC

Please consider wearing something that looks like Christmas Saturday when you come to help pack shoeboxes at 9:00.

Thanks!

The readers of TPL are greatly appreciated!

Anna Lee

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10

Headline News

The news contains much information about Israel’s recent attacks. It’s more than I can fully comprehend, even though I try. There are Scriptures about Israel. You may want to review some of these Scriptures today and in the coming days.

Prayer Focus

Please pray for all the people of that area, both political and military, as these difficult days continue in and around Israel. Ask God to guide our country during this time.

Death

Pray for the Daniel family from Amite. A family member, who did not live in Amite, passed away.

Revival

Philip Miller is leading singing at Line Creek’s revival this week. The revival is going well, but ends tomorrow night. You may want to try to attend.

Read the Bible

• Week 39 – Patience: Deep Roots
• Genesis 15
• Genesis 17: 1-19
• Genesis 21: 1-7
• Hebrews 6: 13-15
• “I have seen the results of patience in . . . .”

OCC Update

1. The postage for the 400 shoeboxes ($10/shoebox) we will pack was paid yesterday.
2. There will be a packing party Saturday at 9:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood. You are invited to help us pack shoeboxes and to celebrate all the individuals, approximately 1,600, who will be learn about Jesus and have and opportunity to choose living for and serving Him because of these 200 boxes.
3. Reminder – We will pack 200 boxes for boys next Saturday.
4. Thanks to ALL who have helped in any way.

Bible Study

The Bible study of “Woven” has been very good. No matter what a person’s Biblical background, there is much to learn. The weekly class begins at 1 P.M.

Thanks!

I’m glad you checked in to read and pray today. I’m also thankful for you passing the word along to others.

Anna Lee

He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.

Luke 10:2

Happy Monday

Most of you had a busy weekend and some fun time. I hope you can begin the week with a sweet spirit, not being too tired.

Sickness

There are many who are sick. I’ll not try to name all of them, bur here are a couple names to focus on.

Craig Forrest and family

Mrs. Ruby Dillon and family

Read the Bible

• Matthew 11: 28-30
• Galatians 6: 1-2
• As Jesus lifts my burdens, I can lift . . . .’

Community Missions

Alice Mary is receiving names of people in Kentwood who need a Thanksgiving basket. If you know of someone, please give her the name.

Operation Christmas Child

This is the week we pack half of the shoeboxes. We’ll pack for the girls Saturday morning at 9:00. I hope you will be there and be on time so we can all pack together. The following Saturday, we will pack the boy’s boxes.

Cooler Weather

Thank God for some relief from the heat of summer. I think most of us are ready to enjoy some cooler temperatures.

Rain Wanted

It’s more dry here than I ever remember! God will send us rain in His time.

Until Tomorrow

Anna Lee

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God

rather than burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6

Prayer Focus

Pray for the people of Israel. They have been attacked and many people have been killed or kidnapped.

Pray for the members of congress as a new leader is being selected this week.

Read the Bible

• Matthew 9: 35-38
• Matthew 14: 13-21
• Matthew 15: 32-39
• Luke 7: 11-17
• Being a person of compassion requires . . . .”

Family to Pray For

Joan Hebert

November 25, 1944 – October 6, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born November 25, 1944 in Magnolia, MS and was 78 years of age. She graduated from Baker High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated from St. John School of Nursing in Tulsa, OK. She worked at Our Lady of The Lake for 25 years and 10 years as a home health and hospice nurse. Upon retirement, she relocated to the Pine Ridge community in St. Helena Parish. She is survived by husband, Larry Hebert; special friends, Joyce Ann Gilbert, Nancy Miller, and Hunter Besse; and many cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, O.W. Reeves and Susie Williams; sister, Caroline Kiff. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Anna Lee

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for rain where it is needed. We haven’t had much rain in the last few months, but we need to remember God know what he is doing. He is in charge, not us!

Read the Bible

• 10-7-23
• Matthew 25: 31-46
• Jesus wants me to minister to others by ….”

Death

Bret Mathew Ainsworth

February 25, 1959 – August 20, 2023

Bret Ainsworth, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 64.  He was born on Wednesday, February 25, 1959 in Houston, Texas to the late Virginia Fannaly and the late Lyndoll Ainsworth.  He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Bret’s journey on this Earth was one filled with resilience and a deep-seated love for the gulf.  His career as a commercial fisherman spanned several decades. The sea became not just his workplace but also his sanctuary–a place where he found solace and rejuvenation.  Bret’s dedication to his craft earned him tremendous respect among his peers and fellow fishermen.  Although he is no longer with us, his legacy will endure through the memories he leaves behind.  His tenacious spirit, unwavering dedication, and loving nature are etched forever in the hearts of his family and friends.

Bret is survived by his son, Bret Ainsworth II & son’s wife Amanda; grandchildren Jason Breaux, Arianna, Ava & Brooklyn Ainsworth; his best fur-friend, Graham; family members that was like a son to him, Bart Tregle (Debbie); & Bart’s daughter Kadi.

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Have a great day. Be sure to spend some time in preparing for the Lord’s Day! It might be in cooking, really studying your lesson, or whatever applies to you. Do some things that make it easier to attend church with less stress.

Anna Lee

With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.  We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

~2 Thessalonians 1:11-12~

Prayer Time

Our churches mean so much to us. Pray for the leadership and membership of your church. Then, branch out and pray for other local churches.

Read the Bible

• John 10: 7-18
• “Jesus’ compassion was shown by ….”

Fall Carnival

• FBC, Kentwood
• October 29, 2023
• 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
• Trunk or Treat, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Bull Riding, Dunking Booth, Food, etc.
• Call the church office (2298111) for more information.
• No change to attend.
• Adult are invited to attend to enjoy seeing the happy children.

I want to share a little about my church.

Children’s Area

Have you seen the new children’s area which was designed just for our children? The children love it. The location is upstairs and connects to our sanctuary with a hallway.

Children’s Messages

This special time in “Big Church” just before going to “Children’s Church” is designed just for children and delivered by some youth and adults who really love to minister to children I must say the adults listen carefully and frequently smile. Then, the children move to Children’s Church for more specially designed lessons. If you have children and are interested in bringing your children, come sit it and see for yourself.

Youth

Our youth have their own building, the Lighthouse. It formerly served as the post office for the town. A team of young adults works with them every Sunday morning, Sunday evening, Wednesday evening, and numerous special times. If you have any questions, contact the youth minister by calling the church office.

Changing Gears to Senior Adults

Our senior adults will be traveling to Hammond on Wednesday, October 18 to enjoy lunch at Murphy’s and to enjoy a good time with each other. The church van will leave the church at 10:30. You can also travel by personal car if you have additional plans while in Hammond. Call the church office if you have questions. Sign up to attend so Murphy’s will had the table set-up for us.

There are a number of adult Sunday School classes. Let me take a guess at how many – at least 11! I’m sure that if you are interested, you could find a class that suits you.

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These are three of the groups we have at church. I hope you enjoyed hearing a little about them. If you need additional information, contact the church office.

We can all be thankful for our churches and the classes and activities they offer. The classes are such a good way to study the Bible and to get involved in a small group.

Thank you for reading and for getting to know my church a little better.

Anna Lee

These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

Zechariah 8:16

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the people faced with an option to have or not have surgery. There are so many things to consider. Deciding is often hard.

Evelyn Jean Woodard Glenn

January 12, 1929 – October 3, 2023

Evelyn Jean Woodard Glenn, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 94 years of age at 8:15 in the morning. She lived in many states in her lifetime, but her last move was from Picayune, MS to Amite, Louisiana in 2002 to be closer to her oldest daughter and family. She is survived by Her sister Mary Hellered, brother Bill Woodard and half-siblings Dorothy Marie Evans and Occie Gilliam Jr. Her 4 children Norma ‘Genevie’ Munch, Paula Gynell Trosclair, Johnny Knox Glenn and his wife, Michele, and Lonnie William Glenn. 10 grandchildren and some of their spouses Robert Munch Jr (Katrina), Normajean Ploof (Dennis), Julius ‘Scotty’ Scott (Monette), Paula Scott, Julie Sparnecht (Ray), Brandon Scott, Nicole Glenn Bienvenu, Daniel Glenn, and step grand-daughter. Windy Muller (Mark) and grandson, Timothy Scott, who preceded her in death. 13 Great-Grandchildren and some of their spouses Mindy Munch Schexnaydre (Josh), Matthew Kolb, Jewel Munch (Lauren), Joshua Scott (Victoria), Jake Hanson, Kayla Scott, Gabriel Sparnecht, Abigail Dillion (Hayden), Gage Scott, Brittney Phares (Wade), Whittney and Laila Munch and a great-grandson, Chris Hanson, who preceded her in death. 9 Great-Great Grandchildren Jaxon and Hazel Schexnaydre, Hadleigh and Kohen Munch, Braylon Scott, Axel Scott, Silas and Oakley Phares and Vivianne Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Glenn of 61 years, her parents Mary Magdalene Graves Woodard and William Huey Woodard, sister. Jewel Yowell, son-in-laws, Robert Munch Sr and Wade Trosclair, grandson Timothy Scott, and great-grandson Chris Hanson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Interment Shady Grove Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible

• Acts 16: 16-36
• “I can help someone in prison by ….”

OCC Drop-Off

39 days until collection at Drop-Off Centers begins.

FBC, Kentwood will again be a drop-off location.

I’ll post hours when we get closer to November 13.

Associational Missions Night

• Sunday, October 8
• FBC, Kentwood
• 6:00 P.M.
• Y’all come!

TPL Readers

Thank-you for reading and often passing the link along to others so they can can read and pray too.

Anna Lee

“So may all your enemies perish, LORD! But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.” Then the land had peace forty years.

Judges 5:31

Today’s Prayer Focus

There are many around us who have various needs. Often, these needs cost nothing but time and concern. Some people need contact with others and kind words to go with that. May we be the one to meet one or more of these needs today and in the coming days.

Sickness

There is much sickness: covid, closed blood vessels, shoulder issues, heart problems, cancer, vision problems, weakness and falls, and so many more. Pray specifically for the needs you are aware of and in general when you are unaware of specific needs.

Bible Study

Bible study is very important. In my life, I have found that the more I do the more I want to do. That’s a good thing. If you are not involved in Bible study (sermons, Sunday School, group Bible study, individual Bible study, etc), I recommend you do so.

Bro. Darryl’s sermons are right out of the Bible. Sunday mornings, is is preaching from Romans. Sunday nights, he is speaking from II Samuel. Esther is the book we are currently studying on Wednesday nights.

All the messages are from the Bible. He is good at getting his point across with examples, many of them personal. They help in understanding the Scriptures.

Bibles study, both personal and as a group, helps us learn so much. Get involved in Bible study and grow in the Lord.

Thank-you

Thank-you for reading, praying, caring, studying, and getting involved. All you do can helps you to grow as a Christian.

Anna Lee