A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

Proverbs 17:17

Thank-you for taking the time to read and pray this morning.

Obituaries

Virginia LaFaye Lee Watts

September 4, 1944 – September 28, 2023

A resident of Loranger, LA, a true farmer’s daughter, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home. She was born September 4, 1944  and was 79 years of age. She loved Jesus, “Baby Girl”, family, laughing, nature, long talks with friends, LSU Tigers, dark chocolate, cherry cokes, and the New Orleans Saints. She is survived by her 3 children ,son, Christopher James Gordon and wife, Kim, daughter, Susan Cherie Ivy, and son, Jeremy Winfred Watts and wife, Leslie; grandchildren, Chloe Elizabeth Gordon and Nathan Bradley Harris; 1 brother, Sheldon Lee; her beloved chihuahua, “Baby Girl”.  Preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Nancy Lee; sister, Goldie Walker; brother-in-law, Winfred D. Walker, Jr.; brother, Milford Lee; sister-in-law, Yonette Lee; son-in-law, Marcus Brandon Ivy; close friends, Menola Williams of Bogalusa and Rev. Gerald R. and Inez Brinkley of West Monroe; her newest friend, Peggy Yelvington of Lake Charles, LA. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. DeWitt Coleman, Jr.. Interment New Sharon Cemetery, Husser, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Ronald Sidney Hammons

December 12, 1947 – September 29, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born December 12, 1947 in McComb, MS and was 75 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and retired from Pipefitter’s Local #198. He is survived by 2 daughters, Ronnda Hammons Morris (Mike Morris) and Robin Hammons-Smith (Horace Smith); 4 grandsons, Dakota Hammons, Dennis Morton, II, Javeon Smith, and Anthony Smith; significant other, Bonnie Hunter; sister, Judy Hammons Aleman (Donald Peter Aleman); brother, Virgil “Butch” Hammons, Jr. (Ingrid Astacio); nephews, Donald Aleman, Garic Aleman, Jason Aleman, Todd Eric Hammons, and Terry Scott Hammons; special nephews, John Muse and Brock Muse. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil Hammons, Sr. and Estelle Lorraine Hammons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on the families who have lost loved ones recently. We all have been there and know the difficulties of continuing daily living without a special loved one or friend.

Read the Bible

• 10-3-23
• II Samuel 9
• “A person who needs my compassion is ….”
• Bro. Darryl has been preaching from II Samuel lately.

Enjoy another morning with cooler weather. Many people like to sit outside to enjoy the change of temperatures. Thank God for being able to do so.

Until tomorrow,

Anna Lee

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

2 John 1:6

Prayers Requested

Please be in prayer for the Craig Forrest and the family.

Pray for Dwayne Creel as he and Jana are in Jackson today to see a doctor about a procedure.

Please continue to pray for Diane Turner as she recovers from surgery. Roy said she is progressing well.

Obituary

Kelley Wayne Russell

April 24, 1954 – September 29, 2023

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born April 24, 1954 in Clinton, LA and was 69 years of age. He was a graduate of Amite High School class of 1973. Kelley Wayne retired from Entergy after 38 years of dedicated service to his community and even when he was “off duty” he would listen to scanner and have a tendency to put himself “on duty”. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Amite Fire Department for many years where he really enjoyed the Monday night meetings where someone always brought a deck of cards. The card games always caused him to come home later than planned. He coached Little League Baseball starting in 1983 with his oldest son all the way until 2012 with his grandsons. But most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids. He was known in the community as man of many names including “KW”, “Coach Kelley”, “Coach KW”, “The Light Man”, and “Poppy”. He is survived by wife of 46 years, Terri Chandler Russell; 3 children, Brandon Kent Russell and wife, Kim, Kristin Russell Gafford and husband, Bradley, and Layne Russell; grandchildren, Dakota Russell, Kailey Gafford Bales and husband, Noah, Kyler Gafford, Kayne Russell, Koltyn Gafford, and Karson Russell; sister, Shirley Jo Russell Core and husband, Chic; 2 brothers, Kenneth Carroll “Skipper” Russell, Jr. and wife, Marie, and Robert Reginald “Reggie” Russell and wife, Charlene. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth Carroll Russell, Sr.; mother, Elaine Russell Henry. Visitation at House on the Rock Church, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services conducted by Pastor and close friend Chip Fitz. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Brandon Russell, Dakota Russell, Brad Gafford, Kyler Gafford, Layne Russell, Kayne Russell, Noah Bales, Kole Graham, and Steve Ellzey. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s thank God for all our blessings. There are many. Some of mine are:

My salvation

My church and church family

My family

Read the Bible

• Week 38, Compassion: Moving Beyond Tears
• Psalm 32: 1-5
• Psalm 103: 3-14
• I Chronicles 16:34
• “God’s compassion for me makes me feel ….”

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Thank-you for reading and praying today. Your prayers are appreciated.

Anna Lee

But love your enemies,

do good to them,

and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Then your reward will be great,

and you will be children of the Most High,

because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

~Luke 6:35~

Read the Bible

• 10-1-23
• Luke 1: 5-44
  • “What fills my heart with joy is ….”

Prayer Concerns

Craig Forrest

Margie Williams

Diane Turner

Bro. Darryl Miller

Elderly

Homebound

Obituary

Ronald Sidney Hammons

December 12, 1947 – September 29, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born December 12, 1947 in McComb, MS and was 75 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and retired from Pipefitter’s Local #198. He is survived by 2 daughters, Ronnda Hammons Morris (Mike Morris) and Robin Hammons-Smith (Horace Smith); 4 grandsons, Dakota Hammons, Dennis Morton, II, Javeon Smith, and Anthony Smith; significant other, Bonnie Hunter; sister, Judy Hammons Aleman (Donald Peter Aleman); brother, Virgil “Butch” Hammons, Jr. (Ingrid Astacio); nephews, Donald Aleman, Garic Aleman, Jason Aleman, Todd Eric Hammons, and Terry Scott Hammons; special nephews, John Muse and Brock Muse. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil Hammons, Sr. and Estelle Lorraine Hammons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Today is the Lord’s Day, so get up and get busy. It’s not hard to be at church on time when you start on time. You’ll be so glad you went and got there on time.

Anna Lee

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.  We love because he first loved us.

~1 John 4:18-19~

Good morning. I hope to be able to publish today’s TPL.

Ronnie Hammons passed away yesterday afternoon. I’ll post an obituary when one becomes available.

Read the Bible Today

• 9-30-23
• Nehemiah 12: 27-47
• God’s people today can celebrate ….”

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for all the grass, trees, and shrubbery that has turned brown due to lack of rain. With rain not predicted for over a week, we are still not out of the drought concerns. Pray for ponds for all the farms too. They are the driest I have ever seen them.

Baptist Message

http://www.baptistmessage.com/

Fall Carnival

• FBC, Kentwood
• 5-7 P.M.
• Sunday, October 29

See You at the Pole

This was celebrated last Wednesday. It is good to see how much it has grown over the years. For those who do not know, it is a student led gathering at school and is held around the flagpole.

OCC Packing Parties

FBC, Kentwood will have packing parties beginning two weeks from today. Please plan to come out at 9 A.M. ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the spiritual birth of many children around the world as they learn about and take Jesus into their hearts.

Georgia Barnette Offering

It never too late to contribute to this offering. The purpose is to be able to help people of Louisiana with needs, such as the aftermath of a hurricane, state park worship services, taking VBS to communities who would otherwise miss out on VBS, special projects such as Hope Center, etc.

Have a wonderful day. Be sure you are prepared for your Sunday School lesson in the morning.

Anna Lee

Anxiety weighs down the heart,

but a kind word cheers it up.

~Proverbs 12:25~

Today’s Prayer Focus

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

~1 Peter 4:8~

Read the Bible

Week 37, Day 4

I Chronicles 29: 1-25

Baptist Press

“The gift I have given to God that gave me the greatest satisfaction is ….”

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Obituaries

Lesley Michelle Bridges

December 28, 1975 – September 19, 2023

A resident of Cheneyville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Colfax Reunion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colfax, LA. She was born December 28, 1975 in Pascagoula, MS and was 47 years of age. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Havard; 3 brothers, Heath Havard and his wife, Abby, Dustin Bridges and Zane Bridges; uncle and aunt, Joe and Barbara Estes. Preceded in death by her father, Lesley Bridges; and adoptive parents, Nerlie “Gene’ Smith and Boncie Prine Smith; and grandparents, Carl Gaines, Sr. and Georgie Gaines Zachary. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 29, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Vince Estes. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Amy Nicole Bailey Sanford

November 05, 1981 – September 21, 2023

Letter From Heaven
“I am writing this from heaven,
Where I dwell with God above.
Where there’s no more tears or sadness,
There is just eternal love.
The day I had to leave you,
When my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me,
And said “I welcome you”.
Please don’t be unhappy,
Just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I’m with you,
Every morning, noon and night.
When you are walking down the street,
And have me on your mind.
I’m walking in your footsteps,
Only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze,
Or the wind upon your face.
That’s me giving you a great big hug,
Or just a soft embrace.”

A resident of Zachary, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born November 5, 1981 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 41 years of age. Survived by her only child Sarah Ann Sanford; Father, Rodney Steven Bailey Sr; Brothers, Randy Todd Bailey and Rodney Steven Bailey Jr; Grandchild, Stella Ann Chemin; Nieces, Taylor Danielle Bailey, Lexie Renee Bailey, Loreal Renee Richardson, Hayden Paige Bailey, and Ashton Grace Bailey; Nephews, Steven Dale Gremillion and Jason Michael Bailey. She is preceded in death by her Mother Lois Ann Bailey. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Wayne Moak. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Hilda “Diane” Jenkins King

April 06, 1949 – September 26, 2023

A resident of  St. Helena Parish, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center  in McComb, MS. She was born April 6, 1949 in Independence, LA and was 74 years of age. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Tanya Stevenson; grandchildren, Kayla, Dustin, and Chance Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Rylee Ray and Riece Ray; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Jenkins; nephews and niece and spouses, Ruston and Shea Jenkins, Kipp and Stacy Jenkins, and Johanna and Pat White; special friendships include Leonard and Robin Stevenson and Delores Gill. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert King; parents, Acy and Hilda Jenkins; daughter, Lenora Stevenson; sister-in-law, Connie Jenkins. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:30AM  until 1:30PM followed by a graveside service at 2:00PM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. Services conducted by Bro. David Millican. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Kedron Cemetery Association. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Prayer Focus for Today

Let’s think about the coming elections. I don’t offer any suggestions, but I do hope you pray about the candidates and try to choose the best one.

Surgies

Diane Turner had a back surgery yesterday. She was doing well following surgery.

Beryl Billiot learned he has a brain tumor and will be having surgery today.

Enjoy the Harvest Moon tonight.

Anna Lee

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Esther 4:14

Bible Reading

• 9-27
• Joy, Goose Pimples of the Heart
• Luke 15: 3-32
• “The person I identify with is ….”

Obituary

Chuck Wall’s nephew in Texas passed away. Please be in prayer for the family.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on schools. May they be safe, equipped with wonderful teachers dedicated to helping students to reach students with knowledge, full of students eager to learn, and supported by parents and the community.

Bible Study of Woven by Angie Smith

This group of ladies will meet at PRMC at 1:00. The teacher, Kathy Wales, is doing a great job!

Busy Lifestyles

Pray for our community as times have changed and families and individuals are “on the road” almost as much as or more than they are home. May the adults in the families have a strong desire to impart good values to the children.

Coming Soon to FBC

• American Heritage Girls
• Fall Festival
• Packing of Shoeboxes
• Serving as drop-off site for Shoeboxes from other churches
• Two-Rivers Yearly Associational Meeting
• Children’s and adult Christmas programs. Practicing has begun.

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

From the IMB

Urgent: Pray for Morocco earthquake victims

We grieve the thousands of people who entered eternity after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake, Sept. 8, in Morocco. As we face this lostness and devastation, we won’t be silent. Let’s cry out to God together for the people of Morocco. As the death toll rises above 3,000, this is a time many will worry about their spiritual state. Join us in praying for the spiritual lostness and great needs that surround this area and peoples. Moroccans follow Islam and are taught that a Muslim must be buried within 24 hours of death or Allah may not accept them. Many dead remained under the rubble for longer than 24 hours.

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9

Read the Bible

• I Samuel 2: 1-10
• Psalm 16
• “The last time I was joyful was ….”

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s think about all the ways

I only have this much left of today’s post. If you see all the rest of it, please flag it down and send it to me.

Anna Lee

Verse of the 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.  That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

~2 Corinthians 12:9-10~

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on the rain some people received and the 80% chance of rain for today. I do not remember a time when we have gone so long without rain or the need we have for water for the crops, flowers, shrubs, grass, etc. Let’s remember to thank God for the rain when He sends it. What a reminder of how much He does for us that we have absolutely no power over!

Read the Bible Today

• Emotions that Heal
• Week 37: Joy: Goose Pimples of the Heart
• 9-25-23
• I Chronicles 16: 1-36
• “I usually express my joy by ….”

Surgeries

I have several friends who are waiting for surgery to be scheduled. You may know some of these people too. If so, pray for them. You may know some other people, pray for them. Our support and encouragement may help them during the days they as they await surgery.

Following God

How does He lead us to minister to others? There are many needs in our community. Follow His leadership to help meet needs.

Revival

Last night, Pine Ridge Methodist Church started revival. It will continue today and tomorrow. Bro. Michael Townsend will be preaching and Mr. Chris Wales leading music. A covered dish supper will be held at 5:00 P.M. followed by the service at 6:00 P.M. You are invited to attend.

Prayers Please

I hope you are following through with your promised prayers for friends and family members. Our prayers are never unheard. God responds to them all in His way.

Anna Lee

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

Habakkuk 2:3

PRAYER FOCUS

Today is the Lord’s Day. I pray each of you will be worshipping in a House of God today.

DEATH

Linda Lea Hughes, formerly of Roseland, passed away. I taught her both at church and at school. I don’t have an obituary yet.

READ the BIBLE

• 9-24-23
• Ezekiel 25: 12-14
• I Peter 2: 23-25
• “Instead of retaliating, I am going to ….”
• Tomorrow, we will being Scriptures that heal.

Please continue to pray for those:

• Who are sick
• Who are lonely
• Who do not know Jesus
• Who do not have a “church family”
• With recent deaths to deal with
• Facing medical prodedures
• Dealing with a difficult diagnosis
• Who are having trouble paying bills with today’s economy
• Who have not seen immediate family recently
• Etc.

It’s good to be able to communicate with you each day. You can contact me by using the “CONTACT” button on this screen.

Anna Lee