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.
Pray for activities at church that encourage new people to become involved and for more people to by influenced by God’s Word.
Today’s Easter Verse
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.Isaiah 26:19
A Verse for Today
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (NIV/ESV) or “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23(KJV).
This verse emphasizes that every person has failed to meet God’s standard of holiness and is separated from Him, highlighting the universal need for salvation.
Read the Whole Bible in 2026
March 19
Hebrews 1-6
Obituary
No new obituaries are listed for our area this morning.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born April 5, 1944 in Amite, LA and was 81 years of age. Frances was a lifelong, devoted member of St. Helena Catholic Church where she loved serving on the bereavement committee. She is survived by her son, Jeff Jones and wife, Tammy; grandchildren, J. J. Jones and wife, Harley, Christine Jones Smith and husband, Cody, and Mikki Jones; great-grandchildren, Peyton Smith, Cameron Smith, Mason Cole Jones, Ella Menard, Cooper Jones, Vincent Jones, and one on the way, Addie Jean Jones; and her sister, Theresa Rispone Forrest. Preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Jones; son, Mark Jones; and parents, John D. Rispone and Virginia Levatino Rispone. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Monday, March 23, 2026. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be J. J. Jones, Peyton Smith, Cameron Smith, Ricky Forrest, Kade Pedelahore, and Kamden Pedelahore. Honorary pallbearer will be Mason Jones. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(Frances was a classmate of David.)
Additional Bible Reading:
James 2:14-17: “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
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.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….I remember when this family moved from the south shore to Roseland. David’s parents kept the boys when neede
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!
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.
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.
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.
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