Today, let’s pray for those who are facing big changes in their lives – jobs, homes, family, schools, churches, etc. Big decisions need to be in the hands of someone who knows best and wants the best for us. God is always that one who knows the best and wants the best for us.
READ the BIBLE
September 2
Psalm 42
“I could have helped David by . . . .”
SUNDAY PREPARATION
A new quarter brings a different book of the Bible to study. Tomorrow, we begin a study of Mark. The focus will be on Mark 1: 1-13.
MISSIONS – GEORGIA BARNETTE WEEK OF PRAYER
The yearly week of prayer for missions in Louisiana begins next week. September 10-17. Saturday, September 9, the ladies of the WMU will meet at East Fork Baptist Church to learn more about what is happening in Louisiana to spread the Good News.
LADIES CONFERENCE
The ladies in Washington Association have invited us to attend a leadership conference on September 16th. The meeting will be in Bogalusa. I’ll give you additional information next week.
Thank-you for reading and praying today. You and your prayers make a difference!
Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.
Today, let’s focus on using good manners, both for ourselves and for others. We can always work to be better at showing respect to others. Ask God to help you and others. If you have children around, they watch and listen to your example. I would consider that passive training. You can also be more active in training good manner by choosing one action/response at a time to discuss, model, and encourage. Pray for God to help you teach/model good manners. We all receive the benefits.
I’ve been collecting empty copy paper boxes to use for organizing items for OCC. We have used all the boxes we have been given. If you have access to the empty boxes at school or in an office environment, please ask permission to bring them to me periodically. We don’t care if you can only bring one or two or if you can bring a dozen at a time. We have a plan to use them. all. You can leave them in the hallway of the basement/ beneath the sanctuary. We will appreciate you and the shoe boxes so much.
I know everyone doesn’t have this acces, but if you do or if you can pass this information on to others, you would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
WEATHER
We are precicted to have cooler temperatures and possible some cooler weather today and the next two days. Venture our and enjoy God’s gift to us.
I thought my post published earlier. I’m making adjustments.
The obituary for Tony Paul Ardillo is on McKneeley’s site.
READ the BIBLE
Depression: Quicksand of Life
Matthew 8:17
Romans 8: 26-28
“The Spirit’s intercession prompts me to . . . .”
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s focus our prayers on people who are depressed due to a death, a job, a storm, sickness in the family, etc. Pray for these people to focus on God, during their problems.
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
Betty Taylor just sent a message that Andy’s sister, Cindy, passed about about 6:00 this morning. Cindy has had serious health issues for quite a while. I’ll let you know more when arrangements have been made. Pray for Andy and other family members, please.
“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?
A resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born January 4, 1958 in New Orleans, LA and was 65 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with a Memorial Service at 7:00PM on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Visitation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, from 9:00AM until Memorial Mass at 11:00AM on Friday, September 1, 2023 conducted by Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
A full obituary will be posted when completed.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY
Kathy C. Wales will be leading/teaching a Bible study at Pine Ridge Methodist Church on Wednesdays at 1 P.M., with another group on Sundays at 5 P.M. The book Woven by Angie Smith will be studied. I started reading it late yesterday afternoon and enjoyed both her material covered and writing style. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kathy and purchase a book online or locally. There is no workbook, but bring your Bible with the book for class.
The first Wednesday class will be on September 6th. I am assuming the first Sunday class will be September 2nd. If I am wrong, Kathy ,or one of the other ladies, will correct me and I can post the correction tomorrow. She would love to have you participate. Contact her for more information.
The Week of Prayer, the first week of September, will focus on Louisiana missions and is named for Georgia Barnette, a WMU lady from our state who was very active in encouraging mission work in our state.
PRAYER MEETING
We meet at 6:00 tonight and will have our monthly business meeting after that.
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s pray for the state of Florida as a hurricane will be striking from the southwest this morning. Pray people took heed of the warnings and will be safe. Hurricane IDALIA is both large and powerful! Pray for those who are/will be working to keep others safe. Pray for both residents and travelers.
VERSE OF THE DAY – August 29 The heavens declare the glory of God; the proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1
OBITUARY
Fred Hart, Jr.
November 17, 1944 – August 27, 2023
A resident of Livingston, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 17, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX and was 78 years of age. Mr. Fred was a U. S. Navy Veteran and retired Lab Technician with Exxon. During his retirement, he was devoted to serving the Lord through ELBA Disaster Relief as a Chaplin. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Hart; son, Jody Ray Hart (Kandice Jay); daughter, Petrina Hart Stafford (Paul); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hart, Victoria Hart, Kyle Lewis,(Alayna), Kade Lewis, Haleigh Hart, and Autumn Stafford; and a great-granddaughter, Everlee Hart. Preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Wilson; and father, Fred Hart. Visitation at Community Baptist Church, 1109 Hwy 1043, Greensburg, LA from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Howard Turner. Interment Center Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Jody Hart, Kyle Lewis, Kade Lewis, Phillip Mitchell, Terry Lumpkin, and Paul Stafford. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to ELBA Disaster Relief via Live Oak Church (225) 664-4801. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
More rain fell. More people/areas received the rain. I don’t think there was as much wind damage yesterday, but that is only my personal observation from home yesterday afternoon. Thank God for the rain He chose to send.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENT
Bro. Darryll and “Miss” Laurie saw a doctor yesterday. Be thankful for Bro. Darryl getting an appointment so quickly. I’ll let him share what he learned.
MISSIONS – OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
A Sunday School class contributed money to help with our needs for this year or next year. Their support and gift is greatly appreciated.
Four ladies helped accomplish some tasks yesterday morning. I appreciate them giving of their time and talents.
I’m looking ahead to packing 200 boxes for girls one week and 200 boxes for boys the following week. The work that is being done now will help make those two days run smoothly.
“Look, he is coming with the clouds,”and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”So shall it be! Amen.
Please continue to pray for Mrs. Velma Anthony. She’s at North Oaks.
Please continue to pray forJeff Birch. He continues to slowly improve.
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Today, let’s pray for medical decisions as they as made daily for those around us.
OBITUARY
James “Eddie” Moak, Jr.
March 11, 1957 – August 25, 2023
A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1957 in Independence, LA and was 66 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Jackie W. Moak; 2 daughters, Amanda Cox and Stephanie Jo Cox Lassabe; 3 grandchildren, Trinity JoAnn Cox, Seth Neal, and Alex Lassabe; mother, Sara Monistere; 2 sisters, Veola Barlow and Faye Dodd. Preceded in death by father, James E. Moak, Sr.; and step-father, Albert Monistere. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. Pallbearers will be Daryn Lassabe, Seth Neal, Alex Lassabe, Chris Morris, Nathan Barlow, and Cody Dodd. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
READ the BIBLE
Monday
I Kings 19
“During times of loneliness, I need . . . .”
FALL FOOD ROUND-UP for LOUISIANA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME
Drop-off your food items at the church office or leave under the stairwell at the NW entrance to the Fellowship Hall. Checks are also helpful so fresh foods can be purchased locally as needed throughout the year.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Shoeboxes will be packed October 14 and 21. Make plans to celebrate and pack with us.
COMING SOON – Georgia Barnette offering for Louisiana
RAIN – We had a wonderful weekend with scattered showers. More scattered showers are predicted for today and tomorrow. Hopefully, the temperatures will also be lower.
“Many nations will be joined with the LORD in that day and will become my people. I will live among you and you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.”
Bonnie Jean Hoyt Thompson was born on May 3, 1933. Bonnie lived a happy and prosperous life with her husband, Walter Thompson III (Buster), as life-long residents of Hillsdale, La.
In the comfort of her home, with her best friend and care-giver, Linda Davis, known to those closest to her as Lee Lee, Bonnie went to sleep and awoke in her eternal home in Heaven on August 25, 2023. Bonnie was lovingly reunited with her husband of 66 years.
She was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church. Bonnie spent her working days waking to milk on their dairy farm and reporting to work as a telephone operator at South Central Bell before returning home to evening dairy chores and milking. Despite her full workload, she prepared home cooked meals for breakfast and dinner for her husband.
She was survived by her sister in law, Ramona Powers; nieces, Charel Kennedy and Ramona “Baby” Elam; great nieces, Megan Wagner, Sarah Savoy, and Carmen Elam; nephew, Billy Cox; great nephews, Chris Peairs and Hill Savoy, as well as numerous other nephews and nieces. Bonnie was blessed with “her girls” and their families, Jessica Dupepe (Greg), Jennie Perkins (Corey), Bonnie Jordan (Brooks), Brady (Lana), Emma Kate, Court, Kaul, Kade, Bennett, and Blinn. Bonnie was greeted in heaven by her parents, Charlie and Margie Hoyt; sister, Betty Hoyt Cox; brother in law, Gene Cox; nephew, Peavy Powers; mother and father in law, Walter and Rita Thompson; and a special nephew, better known as a grandson, Blaine Milton.
Pallbearers are Davin Booty, Brady Milton, Court Milton, Kaul Perkins, Kade Perkins, Blinn Brooks, Hill Savoy, and Chris Peairs.
Visitation will be at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 8-10 am on August 29, 2023 with service beginning at 10 am. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Robert Cemetery Fund, c/o Teddie Thompson, 9870 Hwy 441, Amite, LA 70422 or to Hillsdale Baptist Church, 3621 Highway 1045, Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
READ the BIBLE
Week 33
Depression: Quicksands of Life
Numbers 11: 1-15
Proverbs 18:14
“When depression haunts me, I . . . .”
PRAYER FOCUS
Today, let’s focus on thanking God for the rain He sent us according to His schedule, not ours.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Today’s lesson is from Leviticus, the book of tears, which contains five funeral songs for Jerusalem. Leviticus was written by Jeremiah, the weeping prophet. The more you read, the more you want to read.
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