Where do the days, weeks, months, and years go? It’s amazing how time flies by so quickly.
Prayer Focus
Let’s focus some of our prayer time on the Middle East, our leadership, our military, and the non-military people who have had such drastic changes in their everyday life.
Read the Bible in 2026
March 28
Revelations 4-8
Sunday School Lesson
We have another good lesson this week. Spend some time preparing for class on the Lord’s Day.
“FORGIVENESS”
Matthew 18
Easter Scriptures
65 “Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”
66 So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.
Matthew 27: 65-66
Obituary
Marylin Viletta Thompson
July 31, 1937 – March 27, 2026
Marylin Viletta Thompson, 88, a resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born July 31, 1937. She retired after 37 devoted years at East Feliciana Hospital in Jackson, LA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her memories will be cherished forever. Survived by her sons, Charles Michael Thompson (Kelly), Alvin Dewey “Pee Wee” Thompson, Jr. (Geraldine “Gerry”), and Donald Ray “Don” Thompson; daughter, Carolyn Ann Aulds (Richard “Ricky” Aulds, Jr.); 11 grandchildren, Eric Thompson, Jennifer Chambliss (Aaron), Jason Thompson, Kevin Thompson (Jennifer “Gigi”), Alvin Thompson, III (Nicki), Corey Thompson, Cassandra (Casey) Thompson, Anthony Thompson, Tyra Dillon (Mathew), Tabetha Aulds and Kelsey Tate; 17 great-grandchildren, Laythen, Zayn, and Kanon Chambliss, Reed, Remi, Kaegan, Kinlea, Tucker, Austin, and Maddox Thompson, Emily and Dewey Dillon, Kari and Kaine Travis, Bryson, Forrest and Hoyt Tate; many nieces and nephews. She shared many good memories with her friend Willie Arnold. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Dewey Thompson Sr. and son, Robert Lyn Thompson; father, Ernest Thomas; mother, Elma Thomas Ervin; step-father, Abner Ervin; sisters, Margie Bridges and a baby sister. Pallbearers will be Dewey Thompson, Bryson Thompson, Reed Thompson, Laythen Thompson, Pee Wee, Mike, Robbie, Tucker, Kevin, Kaegan, Aaron, and Mathew. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason and Donald Ray. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery, Greensburg.
Quote by Annie Armstrong
“The future lies all before us… shall it only be a slight advance upon what we usually do? Ought it not to abound, a leap forward, to altitudes of endeavor and success undreamed of before?”
Annie Armstrong Offering (North America)
Because of the Annie Armstrong offering, more than 11,000 churchs have been planted since 2010.
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Read the Bible in 2026
March 26
II John, III John, and Jude
An Easter Scripture
46 So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.
47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.
Please continue to pray for missionaries in North America and contribute to the Annie Armstrong Offering .
As you move through this Monday, pray that those around you will not think first of chocolate candy and new clothes. The Easter season represents so much more.
Welcome to Wednesday. I hope this day will be special to you in many ways.
Today’s Verse
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance.
Colossians 3:23-24
Today’s Easter Scripture
1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.
2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.
5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?
6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:
7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ”
8 Then they remembered his words.
9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles.
11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.
12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
Luke 24:1-12
Prayer Focus
Several people have had or will have procedures this week.
Cody Alford – Cut his arm; Home from hospital
Kenny Ray Gill – Procedure on his back today in B.R.; surgery next week
Ora Lee Wilson – Procedure in Covington today: surgery next week
Others – Ferrie Gene Blackmon, Ginger Simmons,
New babies in our church family – Dean and Daniels families
Offering can be given in any envelope by writing “Annie Armstrong ” on your check and on the envelope
Obituary
Charlie M. “Sonny” Blades
26, 1937 – March 17, 2026
A resident of Amite, LA Charlie M. “Sonny” Blades passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, at the age of 88. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Kentwood.
Charlie was a man defined by hard work, dedication, and service. He proudly served as a Louisiana State Police trooper, a role in which he earned deep respect for his integrity and commitment to protecting others. Beyond his years in law enforcement, he was well known in the community as a dairy farmer and as the owner of Blades’ Tractor, where his work ethic and reliability left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Donna Blades; two sons, Darrin P. Blades and Leslie Malcolm Blades; his cherished grandchildren, Jessie Blades, Mac Blades, Whitney Boutwell, and Brandon Blades; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Louis “Frog” Blades and Rex Blades; and two sisters, Juan Potts and Peggy Givens.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Craig Blades; his parents, Charlie Alton Blades and Ruby Cutrer Blades; and his sister, Bernadette Blades Oliver.
Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Amite Cemetery.
Coming Soon
Today, we will have a workday for OCC
Sunday evening, we will have a fifth Sunday singing followed by a meal
Good morning! Happy Tuesday! Welcome back! I’m so glad you are reading today!
Today’s Scripture
14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames. I Corinthians 3:14-15
Easter Scripture
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:1
Read the Bible in 2026
Mark 24
II Peter 1-3
Obituaries
There are no new obituaries for our area this morning.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s remember Annie Armstrong’s love for God and her desire and prayer that people of North America would know Jesus as their Savior.
Happy Monday! Let’s work hard to make this a great day.
Today’s Verse
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Read the Bible in 2026
March 23
I Peter 1-5
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray about the conflict in Iran.
Health Concerns
Todd Lee Ora Lee Wilson
Ferrie Gene Blackmon Theople Hurst
Glen and Bobby Magee Gail Brister
Mary Varnado Barbara Erwin
Ladies’ Night
What an encouraging night as our ladies shared about FBC!
OCC
If you would like to help us as we prepare for out 2026 “Shoeboxes”, please give me a call or tell me at church. We have a number of “workdays” ahead.
Welcome to a new day. I think God has send us a beautiful one to end this week.
Today’s Scripture from Sunday School Lesson
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.
Matthew 17: 5b-6 NIV
An Easter Scripture:
17 Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them,
18 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death
19 and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!”
Matthew 20:17-19
Apology: I missed sharing this obituary.
Genevieve O’Quin Cutrer
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartman-Jones Funeral Home – McComb on Mar. 13, 2026.
Genevieve O’Quin Cutrer, 89, of Kentwood, LA passed away March 13, 2026 at her residence.
Visitation will be Friday March 20, 2026 at Greenlaw Baptist Church 14407 Greenlaw Church Rd. Kentwood, LA from 10:00 AM until services at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Bluff Springs Baptist Church in Magnolia, MS. Hartman Jones Funeral Home in McComb will handle arrangements. Rev. Greg Whitehead will be officiating.
Mrs. Cutrer was born November 11, 1936 in Pike County, MS to the late Alton and Wilma O’Quin. As a child she “beat the window seals out” playing the piano, took music in school and was in the choir by age 12 in Progress. She later played at Bluff Springs Church for 15 years, then Greenlaw Church for 23 years until her husband Carl passed in 2022. She spent 15 years teaching area children piano lessons. She was a homemaker and then decided to pursued a career in nursing at SMJC. She worked at SMRMC, Kentwood Nursing Home and St. Mary of the Pines caring for retired nuns until she retired.
Mrs. Cutrer was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years Carl E. Cutrer; brother Talmadge O’Quin; Sister Eliouse Simmons (Cody).
Survivors include her son Randy Cutrer and his wife Eileen of Kentwood; three grandchildren Randall Cutrer, Brandon Cutrer (Brittany), and Susan Daley (Michael); six great grandchildren Blake, Maverick, Brielle, Michala, Conner, and Maranda; one sister Narine Knippers (Robert); a special nephew Bill Simmons and numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives.
Pallbearers will be Michael Daley, Conner Daley, Mark Hughes, Bobby Dykes, Bill Simmons and Matthew Simeon.
A Scripture for Easter
17 Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them,
18 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death
19 and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!”
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Our Easter Scripture for Today
(This is probably the best known Scripture and the first one you ever learned.)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for those who will be finishing their work week today. As we pray, thank God for them. Each one makes a difference in the lives of others.
Read the Bible in 2026
March 20
Hebrews 7-10
Sunday School Lesson for This Week
“Glory”
Matthew 17:1-13
Obituary
Charlie M. “Sonny” Blades
April 26, 1937 – March 17, 2026
A resident of Amite, LA Charlie M. “Sonny” Blades passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, at the age of 88. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Kentwood.
Charlie was a man defined by hard work, dedication, and service. He proudly served as a Louisiana State Police trooper, a role in which he earned deep respect for his integrity and commitment to protecting others. Beyond his years in law enforcement, he was well known in the community as a dairy farmer and as the owner of Blades’ Tractor, where his work ethic and reliability left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Donna Blades; two sons, Darrin P. Blades and Leslie Malcolm Blades; his cherished grandchildren, Jessie Blades, Mac Blades, Whitney Boutwell, and Brandon Blades; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Louis “Frog” Blades and Rex Blades; and two sisters, Juan Potts and Peggy Givens.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Craig Blades; his parents, Charlie Alton Blades and Ruby Cutrer Blades; and his sister, Bernadette Blades Oliver.
Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Amite Cemetery.
I’m looking forward to the group of ladies who will choose to gather at the FBC Fellowship Hall tonight at 6 P.M. What a blessing this time will be for those who attend.
Operation Christmas Child
Packages for items for the SHOEBOXES are arriving. We will be able to have a workday for hygiene kits soon. Let me know if you are interested in helping.
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