Easter Scripture

5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

Matthew 28:5-6

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s remember those all across our country who have had damage and even deaths this year due to the weather.

Obituary

Louis Blanchard

January 29, 1947 – March 14, 2026

Claville Louis Blanchard, Jr., age 79, of Amite passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana.

Louis was born in New Orleans to Claville Louis “CL” and Antoinette Zuppardo Blanchard on January 29, 1947. He was a native of Gentilly and later made his home in Amite, Louisiana. Between 1983 and 2000 he spent part of each year in Telluride, Colorado and in recent years also enjoyed time in Milbridge, Maine.

He was a 1965 graduate of St. Aloysius and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union #60. Louis established Blanchard Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in 1982.

Louis is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Howard Blanchard; daughter, Michelle Blanchard Dees and husband Brian, Amite, son, Donald Blanchard and wife Keri, Amite, and daughter, Renée Blanchard Carpenter and husband Frederick, Amite; 11 grandchildren, Amy Woodard (Trent), Gonzales, Patrick Dees (Jessica), Amite, Daniel Dees (Brianne), Hammond, Danny Edwards Jr., Hammond, Baylor Blanchard, Telluride, CO, Zachary Edwards (Bailey), Hammond, Kaleb Hebert, Colorado Springs, CO, Carter Blanchard, Jackson, MS, Benjamin Dees, Amite, Anna Blanchard, Suwanee, GA, and Sam Blanchard, Fayetteville, AR; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lynn Blanchard Crumb, Kenner; 10 nephews and 1 niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Debbie Wild O’Regan; nieces, Hala Hegab and Bonnie Punch; and nephews, Josh Punch and Matthew Dubreuil.

Pallbearers will be Danny Edwards, Jr., Baylor Blanchard, Zachary Edwards, Kaleb Hebert, Carter Blanchard, Benjamin Dees and Sam Blanchard.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. Helena Catholic Church. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA.

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Timothy E. Holmes

February 26, 1962 – March 14, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 26, 1962 in Franklinton, LA and was 64 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Becky Holmes; 3 daughters, Alison Patrick (Matthew), Blaire Holmes Phares, and Adrian O’Bryant (Brian); parents, Carroll Holmes (Starr) and Jeanette Sumrall; sisters, Tammy Kaye Guy (Melvin), Paula Miller (Larry), Jennifer Johnson, Tammy Lynn Brumfield (Brian); brothers, Greg Holmes (Jeanie) and Andrew Holmes; grandchildren, William Edward Patrick, Presley Ann Patrick, Shane Hannon Patrick, Eli Alonzo Phares, Braisyn Arlie O’Bryant, Logan Dale O’Bryant, Reagan Sue O’Bryant, and Waylon Brian O’Bryant; special aunt and uncle, Mike and Rose Sumrall; mother-in-law, Miriam Rohner; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.  Preceded in death by his grandparents, C.L. and Ethel Holmes and Zander and Liddie Sumrall; grandmother, Mimi Pacie; sister, Scarlette Taylor; father-in-law, J.W. Rohner. Pallbearers are Shelby Rohner, DJ Rohner, Zander Holmes, Alex Sumrall, Michael Guy, and Braisyn O’Bryant. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday and from 8:00AM until 10:30AM on Thursday, March 19, 2026.  Religious Services at St. Dominic Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Thursday. Services conducted by Fr. Paul Gros. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2026

• March 17
• I Timothy 1-4

It’s a Girl !

Nathan and Deanna Raynolds Daniels have their new baby girl, Scotland.

They sat by us at church Sunday. It was clear the baby wouldn’t be too long before arrivig.

I had more information about Scotland, but is it not available now.

Prayer Focus

Pray for all the families of FBC, Kentwood and churches of our surrounding area. We will soon have even more “little ones”. What a blessing!

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Operation Christmas Child

We have been ordering and receiving packages of items that will go into the hygiene kits and pencil bags for our shoeboxes. We are getting so excited and anxious to get these two parts done, but not just yet. We still need some additional item…. My “Hammond Friend” contributed the first funds to help with our purchases. She has faithfully and regularly contributed for several years and will never know how she has helped and encouraged us!

I’m so glad you “checked in” today. All prayers are appreciated.

Anna Lee

We’re starting another week. I hope you have a great one!

Easter Scripture

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

I Peter 1:3

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those who are homebound and without much contact with other people.

Obituaries

There are no new local obituaries.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

I hope you enjoy this every day as much as I do.

Annie Armstrong Offering

The following link SHOWS you the theme for 2026.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=729133286546684

Want to Learn More about FBC

Attend the Ladies Night Friday

Call the church office at 229-8111 to get on the list to attend.

It doesn’t cost anything but some time.

Enjoy some craft time with your friends.

A pizza supper and desserts will be provided.

Reading the Bible in 2026

• March 16
• I Timothy 1-6

Additional Bible Reading

We’re still studying I Peter on Sunday Nights. Read some on your own. Join us next Sunday or watch online at 6:00 P.M.

I hope you spend some time today in prayer. You don’t need me to tell you what to pray about. Just pray.

Anna Lee

Welcome to the Lord’s Day! He surely took care of us Wednesday night. We are scheduled to have another round of bad weather tonight. Let’s pray for his watchcare through another storm.

EASTER SCRIPTURE

Philippians 3:10

That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death

A NEW BABY

• Audrey Kathryn Dean
• Daughter of Dylan and Claire Dean of Line Creek
• March 11 @ 9:02 P.M.
• 6 lbs 13 oz.

No New Obituaries this Morning

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s again pray for our political and military leaders here and around the world.

Sunday School Lesson

• Matthew 18

Read the Bible in 2026

• March 15
• II Thessalonians 1-3

This is the Lord’s Day, your day to devote to Him.

Keep your plans or make new plans to be in attendance in your House of Worship.

Today is a good day to contribute to the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America.

“What a glorious thing it is to be a co-worker with God in winning the world for Christ.”

– Annie Armstrong

This offering covers work in North America and can be given in any Southern Baptist church.

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Where have the weekdays gone? It seems like before I know it, it’s already Saturday! I enjoy both the weekday and weekend activities. God made all the days of the week for us.

Today’s Scripture

We know that God helps those people who love him. He uses everything that happens to them to bring something good. He does this for the people that he has chosen to serve him.  Romans 8:28

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for our military and political leadership as they make many decisions that affect all of us.

Read the Bible in 2026

• March 14
• I Thessalonians 1-5

Obituaries

There are no new, local obituaries today.

Sunday School Lesson for Tomorrow

• “Following Jesus”
• Matthew 16

An Easter Scripture

Isaiah 26:19

Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your dew is a dew of light, and the earth will give birth to the dead.

Baptist Press

I hope you check out the articles posted in Baptist Press. This morning, I have already read some that were very interesting. I trust you will also enjoy reading some of the articles this morning.

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Coming This Week

Ladies’ Night – Friday, at 6 P.M., at FBC, Kentwood in the fellowship hall for all ladies, teens to senior adults.

Don’t miss out! Please get your name on the list in the foyer of the church or in the church office by Wednesday if you plan to attend. The lists helps us in having the right amount of food. Come enjoy being with other ladies for the evening and learning more about the church and each other.

If you have any questions, call me. The time has been changed to 6:00 P.M.

Operation Christmas Child.

We have been ordering some items for the shoeboxes and enjoying thinking about having them in our shoeboxes this year. Many things will be the same as in previous years because they meet the needs of the boys and girls. Other items are special so the boxes will be more unique.

We will be spending some time, beginning next week, in the early steps of preparation. Let us know if you would like to be more involved in this wonderful progress. There are numerous “workdays”!

There are other ministries in church that are ongoing. Because I am not involved in them, it is hard for me to keep up with everything. Some ministries choose to keep their work more private and not involve but a few people. That works well for them.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – “A Mission Field in Need of Hope”

The North American Mission Board serves a diverse and complex region comprised of: United States, Canada and U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa.

386M – Population

291M – Estimated Lost

378 Languages

161 Unreached people groups

Those numbers give you an idea of the need and the variety of needs with the Annie Armstrong offering. You can turn your offering in by using a special envelope in the back of the pews at church or by using a regular envelope and clearly marking “Annie Armstrong Offering“.

As far as I know, all the area Baptist churches are now collecting for this offering. It is not limited to any particular church(es.).

Get Involved at Your Church

All churches provide opportunities for your involvement. The more you are involved, the more you will benefit! Also, the more you can help others, individually or in groups.

I cannot tell you all that is going on with everything happening at church, because David and I do not have children and grandchildren here, but if you need more information, I can connect you the someone who can help you.

Have a wonderful day as you close out this week and enter the Lord’s Day tomorrow!

I invite you to visit FBC, Kentwood if you do not have a church. If you need more information about us, I can connect you with other people of an appropriate age group.. If you choose to attend another church, that’s fine. Get involved and help to make a difference there.

May God richly bless each of you today!

Anna Lee

I met another faithful reader of TPL yesterday.

It overwhelms me when I get to meet any of you. I appreciate each of you spending time with me each day. It’s never too late to join us!

Read the Bible in 2026. It’s never too late to join us!

• March 13
• Colossians 1-4

A Scripture for Today

‘Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.’  Philippians 2:4

An Special Easter Scripture

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

Obituaries

At this time there are no new local obituaries listed, but it is always time to pray for those who have lost family members recently.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Sunday School Lesson

• March 15
• Matthew 16: 13-26

Operation Christmas Child

Please ask me if you have any questions about OCC at FBC or for your own church or other group interested in packing shoeboxes this year. I would love to help inform and encourage you. At this time of the year, we are all planning what we will give to each boy and girl according to age group. We are packing our shoeboxes for the older boys and girls. We are purchasing washcloths, highlighters, crayons, washcloths, etc. It takes a lot of shopping to be ready to pack in October. I hope you take part in this ministry in some way. It is such a blessing!

What makes OCC so special? Not only do we send hygiene kits, school supplies, coloring book, toys, etc., but we send the child the opportunity to read, study, sing, and speak their own language as they slearn about Jesus! That the main thing. It’s the opportunities that come with the shoeboxes to learn of and about JESUS!

Prayer Request

Please add Ora Lee Wilson andFerrie Gene Blackmon to your prayer list if they are not already there. You probably have the names of some neighbors, family members, or friends you know who you wish to pray for. Add them too!

Coming Soon

There will be a Fifth. Sunday Singing at FBC, Kentwood on March 29th. If you love Christian music, you are welcome to join us. I hope you can work this in your schedule.

Have a wonderful FRIDAY!

Anna Lee

We had some serious weather last night. I’m thankful we didn’t have any serious damage all over the area. I hope the weather didn’t leave you with any major damage.

Easter Scripture

1 Corinthians 6:14

And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.

Read the Bible in 2026

• March 12
• Philippians 1-4

Obituaries

The website for McKneely Funeral Home is down for maintenance now.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Ladies Night

• March 20th at 6:00 P.M. (Note the TIME CHANGE!)
• Focus on getting to meet others and learning about our church.
• Please sign the list in the church foyer or call the office to get your name on the list. (A count in needed to assure adequate food is prepared!)
• We will be doing some crafting too!
• Teen girls are welcome to join us too.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING

This is one of three offering collected for missions by North America. This one supports mission work in Louisiana. All money given to this offering goes directly to provide for this ministry.

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) is the primary way Southern Baptists fund missions in North America. One hundred percent of gifts given to AAEO go to the field to support more than 3,000 missionary families serving across the United States and Canada.

Enjoy the exercise of the day – picking up limbs and twigs!

Anna Lee

Easter Scripture – John 6:40

For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

Read the Bible in 2026

• March 11
• Ephesians 4-6

Obituary

David James Graham

August 15, 1950 – March 9, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born August 15, 1950 in Amite, LA and was 75 years of age. He is survived by son, Gerald David Graham and wife, Esther; brothers and sisters, Jimmy, Billy, Pauline, Roxanne, and Jerry; grandchildren, Hunter Graham (Jessica), Carley Graham, Sara Graham, Amyra Gray, Taylor Sansovich (Louis), Katie Monteleone (Cody); great-grandchildren, Kane, Jacy, Huntlie, Colt, Merric, Jett, Graham, and Davis. Preceded in death by his wife, Marsha A. Stokes Graham; son, Stacy James Graham; mother, Faye Winborn Graham; father, L.C. Graham. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Annie Armstrong Offering

• Because of You, Missionaries Are Planting Churches and Meeting Needs Across North America.
• “There is joy and urgency in the mission to take the gospel to the most under-reached and under-served parts of North America. What you give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is invested on the front lines where it will make the biggest gospel impact.”
• Kevin Ezell, President
• NAMB (North American Mission Board)
• 100% of all gifts go to the mission field% of all gifts go to the mission field

Coming Soon

• Pine Ridge Bible Study – Noon Today
• FBC Senior Adult Lunch – Today (Call the church office for details.)
• Ladies Night – September 20th at 6 P.M. – Note time change…..!).)
• Fifth Sunday Singing – March 29th @ FBC

Additional Scripture

“Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” Hebrews 13:16

Anna Lee

Today’s Scripture

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s spend some time focusing our prayers on the people who live in danger of missiles, drones, etc. Let’s also pray for peace for everyone in the world.

Read the Bible Today

• March 10
• Ephesians 1-3

Obituaries

There are no obituaries listed so far today.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

I think if you take time to look at this site today, you will find more than one article you are interested in reading. Baptist press is always both current in timely.

A Statement to Consider:

We don’t know everything about the lives of others around us. We don’t know their personal situations, dreams, needs, problems, joys, hurts, etc. We are all different. Sometimes, it doesn’t take much on our part to show love to someone else. Often, it seems BIG to them and meets a need they have.

Sometimes, we are the person with hurts and/or dreams. and others work to minister to us.

Sometimes love is just being friendly. Sometimes, we don’t realize we have “Made the day!” for another person. We might even think we have nothing to give to others. We always do. We have a smile, a kind greeting. a hug, a ride to church, a pew with space for them, a meal, half a cake, time to pick up limbs, time to talk for five minutes, a photo to share, a vehicle to take someone to the doctor, etc.

“When anyone among you has troubles, you must help each other. If you do that, you will be obeying Christ’s rule“.  Galatians 6:2

Have a great day. Make time to show you care about someone today.

Thank you for spending some time here today. You are appreciated!

Anna Lee

I had a good weekend! I hope you did too! Welcome to a new week. Let’s make it a good one.

Easter Scripture

Romans 8:11

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

Prayer Focus

Robbie Lynn Callihan was scheduled for surgery last week, but. it was postponed. It will probably be this week. Please start praying for Robbie Lynn and the surgeon while I try to chuck on the new day of surgery.

Read the Bible in 2026

• Monday, March 9
• Galatians 4-6

Obituaries

There are not usually any new obituaries on Monday mornings. You can check with the local funeral homes later today or just wait until tomorrow.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Ladies Night on March 20th

Plans are coming along. Be sure to get your name on the list in the church foyer or call the church office. It’s very important so we will have a place, food, and craft supplies for you.

There are several reasons for this gathering. If someone is new to our church, they can learn some names, programs, ministries and classes available. The second purpose is so people who are already members can learn to connect new names with new faces.

The meeting will be both fun and informative; Get you name on the list! You don’t want to miss out!

Waylon Bailey’s Blog Post

“The Privilege of Prayer”

http://waylonbailey.com/2020/10/10/the-privilege-of-prayer/

Sunday School Lesson for Sunday

• “Following Jesus”
• Matthew 16:13-26

Using Your Personal Prayer List

Keeping a personal prayer list will help you pray more often and reflect on different needs that I may not know of or have left off accidentally.

Have a wonderful Monday praying for and doing for others.

Anna Lee

Good morning. Have a special Lord’s Day.

An Easter Scripture

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26

Read the Bible in 2026

• Sunday, March 8
• Galatians 1-3

Obituary

One obituary for today is that of Buddy Sharkey of Amite. I published it in a second post yesterday. If you missed it, just continue reading when you finish today’s post. Please pray for his daughter, Meghan Sharkey Dagro.

The following obituary may involve some people you know.

Curtis Eugene Cade

July 29, 1931 – March 1, 2026

U.S. Veteran  

On the evening of March 1, 2026, Curtis Eugene Cade passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   He was born on July 29, 1931, to the late William A. Cade and Bertie Lee Blackwell Cade in the community of Silver Springs in Pike County, Mississippi.

As a young man, he served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954 and was in active-duty service during the Korean Conflict.  In 1956, he received his diploma from Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi and began his career as a barber in Canton, Mississippi.    He later returned to Pike County, married Helen Lucy Pounds, and continued his 46-year career barbering in Osyka until his retirement and the sale of his barber shop in 2001.

He loved being outside and worked diligently to provide for his family.   For many years, he was a beekeeper and took great pleasure in caring for and harvesting the honey from his hives.  He gained so much enjoyment and took great pride in growing his garden every year knowing that if he put in the work, the Lord would always bless it and provide.   The blessings of these harvests were generously shared with family and friends.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and more recently Bala Chitto Baptist Church.   Through his servant heart, he glorified God and ministered to those around him, not just in the church, but in his barber shop, the community, and in his family.   He was once described by a family member as the “humble hero that our Cade family as a whole cherishes and needs”.   

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers William Jack Cade, James Malcolm Cade, Arthur Berton Cade, Glen Blackwell Cade, and Royce Lamar Cade; one sister Mary Ellen Cade Mondul; his wife Helen Lucy Pounds Cade; one daughter Judy Catherine Cade Haygood; son-in-law John Dorsey Lee, and his second wife, Patsy Rawls Conerly Cade.

Survivors include three daughters Darlene Freeman (Randy) of Osyka,  Ellen Brunson (Alan) and Lisa Winstead (Terry) of Madison; one son-in-law Ronald Haygood of Liberty; one brother Raymond Cade (Fairba) of Osyka; one sister Maxie Foster of Florence, Alabama; and three grandchildren Daniel Fair (Kaila), Anthony Fair (Jaimee) of Osyka, and Lauren Winstead Waggener (Dallas) of Madison; five great-grandsons Anthony Dean Fair, Dallas Adrian Fair, Wyatt Lane Fair, Noah Loghan Fair, and Jack Cullen Waggener; one great-great-granddaughter Ariana Fair; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, visitation will begin at 10 A M at Catchings-Sharkey Funeral Home, 1023 Old Brookhaven Road, Summit, Mississippi, followed by a service at 12:00 noon.  Graveside services will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2151 Mt. Zion Road, Osyka, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Daniel Adrian Fair and Anthony Dean Fair, Sr., and great-grandsons Anthony Dean Fair, Jr., Dallas Adrian Fair, Wyatt Lane Fair, and Noah Loghan Fair.

If donations are preferred in lieu of flowers, the family asks that they be made to The Gideons International.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

There are many families around the world that are touched by the conflict in the Middle East. Pray for all of them.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on praying for the pastors and other leadership in our area churches.

Lord’s Day

I trust you have plans to attend church today. Adding Sunday School to worship service(s) is beneficial in many ways. Check the time of various services at the church of your choice.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee