Please add Richard and Angie Hendry to your prayer list.

Also, remember to set your clocks BACK one hour tonight. You get an extra hour in the morning before church begins.

Sometimes our lives get complicated and seem overwhelming. It’s not always because we plan for it to be that way. I suppose we could say it happens to all of us at various times in our lives!

Today’s Scripture Verse

“In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

Prayer Focus

We have found ourselves in two very different hospital situations in two different locations in the last few days.. Despite the sadness and troubles, hospitals are often places of great joy. God can and will help us through the rough spots of life! Today, let’s pray for each other as we face each day, not knowing exactly what is ahead for any of us on a daily basis.

Pray for relatives and friends as they sometimes find themselves in situations that didn’t plan for or expect. He will help each of us daily as only He can.

Read the Bible in 2026.

• October 31
• Isiah 18-22

Obituaries

There are no new obituaries for our area at this time.

Baptist Press

Articles and Podcast

Sunday School Lesson

• Tomorrow, November 1
• “Kindnesss”
• Romans 11:11-14
• You can read and study this passage even if you are unable to attend tomorrow.

Coming Soon

• Church Dinner
• November 15
• FBC, Kentwood
• Following the worship service
• Served in the new church fellowship hall
• Bring your favorite dish(es).

Home!

Ora Lee Wilson and George Bales are home again after hospital stays.

Have a great day! Encourage each other.

Anna Lee

Today’s Scripture

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

9 Who among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him.

Matthew 7:7-11 CSB

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for and thank God for some of our adult couples. This list is “off the top of my head” this morning. Let’s thank God for all the years of marriage represented here. I apologize for any couples I left off.

• Robert and Ora Lee Wilson
• Tom and Gail Brister
• Henry and Virginia McKenzie
• Bro. Joe and Barbara Baugh
• David and Anna Lee Alford
• Glen and. Bobbie Magee
• Bob and Jackie Babin
• Lawrence and Patricia Braase
• James and Susan Rimes
• George and Debi Bales
• Walton and Peggy Alford
• Chuck and Dorothy Wall
• Mike and Katherine Estay
• Don and Firma Kay Schneeweiss
• Don and Judy Dickenson
• Kenneth and Yvonne Birch
• Lea and Wanda Smith

Read the Bible in 2026

• October 30
• Isaiah 13-17

There are no new obituaries for our area this morning.

Baptist Press

There are articles on freedom, voting, the prosecuted church, and needed IMB missionaries for certain occupations. You may also want to check out a podcast.

https://www.baptistpress.com

Sunday School Lesson

• November 1
• Kindness
• Romans 11:11-24
• Sunday School begins at 9:15 at FBC, Kentwood.

With all that is happening in our whole world and in our individual lives, please be an encourager today.

Have a wonderful, blessed day today!

Anna Lee

Scripture for Today

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:6-7 CSB

In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

Romans 8:26 CSB

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray constantly, 18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB

Prayer Focus

Pray that God will guide you to helping others in ways you did not plan, but ways that He planned for you today. Let’s also pray for boldness as we step into His plans.

Today be sure to pray for:

• Robbie Lynn Callihan
• George Bales
• Debi Bales
• Ora Leee Wilson
• Any others God chooses for you to pray for

Read the Bible in 2026

• October 29
• Isaiah 9-12

Obituary

Jody R. Hart

August 11, 1969 — October 22, 2026

Roseland, LA

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at his home. He was born August 11, 1969 in Charleston, SC and was 57 years of age. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kaitlyn Alyssa Browning and husband, Timothy, and Victoria Alexis Hart; grandchildren, Charlotte and Everlee; mother, Barbara Hart; sister, Petrina Stafford and husband, Paul; 2 nephews, Kyle Lewis and wife, Alayna, and Kade Lewis and fiancé, Alyssa Crayton; niece, Autumn Stafford; great-nephews, Karter and Lawrence Lewis; aunts and uncles, Louise and Roger Mitchell and Rosa and Terry Lumpkin. Preceded in death by his father, Fred Hart, Jr.; and aunts and uncles, Clara and Jerry Bennett and Adren Allen. Visitation at Community Baptist Church,1109 Hwy 1043, Greensburg, LA from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Phillip Mitchell. Interment Center Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Terry Lumpkin, Paul Stafford, Phillip Mitchell, Derrick Bennett, Kyle Lewis, and Kade Lewis. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

Check this link to find today’s articles that are of interest to you.

Sunday School Lesson

• November 1st
• “Kindness”
• Romans 11:11-24

Missions

As I said last night at the business meeting, there are many ways to be involved. The key is to find one and get involved.

Coming Soon

First Baptist Church of Kentwood will soon serve a meal to all those in church. Plan to be there and to bring something delicious to share.

Challenge

Be involved with the church of your choice!

Anna Lee

Scriptures for Today – October 28

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.

James 5:16 CSB

Stay awake and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Matthew 26:41 CSB

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on our families.

Read the Bible in 2026

• October 28
• Isiah 5-8

Obituaries

There are no new obituaries for our area at this time.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

Reminder

Ladies’ Bible Study at Pine Ridge Methodist Church

• Begins with lunch at noon
• Study of Ruth
• All ladies welcomed

Closing Scripture

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 CSB

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

I hope to “see” you in the morning.

Anna Lee

FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY

I apologize for the absence of the Prayer Link. I’m glad to get back to the usual daily publications.

Prayer Focus for Today

This is the confidence we have before him:

If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 John 5:14 CSB

Read the Bible in 2026

October 27 for October 22-27

• 22 – Proverbs 30-31
• 23 – Ecclesties 1-4
• 24 – Ecclesties 5-8
• 25 – Ecclesties 9-12
• 26 -Solomon 1-8
• Oct. 27 – Isiah 1-4

If you continued to read a similar number of pages you are probably close. If you waited on me, you will probable need the rest of the week to catch up. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Obituaries

Doris Reeves Goynes

July 5, 1937 — October 20, 2026

A resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born July 5, 1937 in Hillsdale, LA and was 89 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Reeves Courtney. Preceded in death by her husband, James Goynes; parents, Dewitt and Christine Miller Reeves; Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Services conducted by Bro. Allen DeMars. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Gray Denson Richardson

September 4, 1984 — October 21, 2026

You will need to go to the McKneely site to read Gray’s obituary.

Jody R. Hart

August 11, 1969 — October 22, 2026

You will also need to go to the McKneely site for Jody’s obituary

Julia Fay Husser Grace

December 30, 1950 — October 25, 2026

Amite, LA

Julia Fay Husser Grace, 75, a lifelong resident of Amite, Louisiana, was born on December 30, 1950, and passed away on October 25, 2026, with her husband, Dewayne, by her side. Many in the Amite community will remember her as “Miss Julia” from the store she and Dewayne owned for years. She greeted everyone who walked through the door with a beautiful smile and a gentle nature that made them feel like family.

Julia was a child of God. She loved to sing hymns and praise Jesus, and her well-worn Bible stood as a testament to her faith. She was certain she would one day be reunited with her loved ones, and, most of all, welcomed into heaven by her Savior.

She married the love of her life on September 7, 1968. Her husband was the center of her world, and together they created a beautiful life. Her greatest accomplishment was her family. Her children, Kevin and Vanessa, were her pride and joy, and her grandchildren were her world. Her family could always count on one thing: a good meal prepared with love, and stirred with a well-worn spoon.

Julia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dewayne Grace; her son, Kevin (Heather); her daughter, Vanessa (Donnie); her grandchildren, Dillon, Dakota, Haylee, Dalton, Devin, and Dustin; and her great-grandchildren, Kyler, Langston, Dally, Scottie, Gracelynn, and Luke. She is also survived by her brothers, Dale Husser and Sammy Husser; and her sisters, Clare Crowe and Janet McDonald.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Husser, Jr. and Audrey Husser Costanza; and her brothers, Alton Husser, Delbert Husser, and Simon Husser,III.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Jeremy Ingram. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.Missions

Looking Ahead/Announcements

Tonight – Prayer Meeting at FBC. Kentwood and other churches I won’t try to name.

Baptist Press

Choose the articles you wish to read. I admit I missed reading here for a few days and will need to catch up today.

Missions

There are many missions in our churches. I focus on the three that are the mainstay of Southern Baptists and Operation Christmas Child provided by Samaritan’s Purse, but there are many other, more local missions in each church that meet needs and reach out to others in often unnoticed ways.

Many people do missions of various needs in often unnoticed ways. They are very effective in what they do for others.

All missions are important because they meet needs. When you have the opportunity to hear of some needs, step up and quietly take care of the needs. Many adult Sunday School classes do this on a regular basis, but you don’t ever hear much about their projects. Praying, caring and helping is the key.

Opportunity – Prayer Meeting

Tonight at FBC, Kentwood, there will be a nursery for babies and toddlers, classes for children in the children’s department, youth in the Light House, and a worship service/prayer meeting for adults in the sanctuary – A place for everyone! The service begins at 6:00 P.M.

I’m back on schedule, so “See” you in the morning.

Anna Lee

Scriptures to Ponder On

Acts 1:8 KJV

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Matthew 24:14 KJV

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for:

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackman

Mrs. Ora Lee Wilson

Mr. eorge Bales

Mrs. Susan Rimes

Robbie Lynn Callihan

Bro. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Baugh

Read the Bible in 2026

• Oct. 22
• Proverbs 30-31

Baptist Press

Choose the articles you wish to read today.

• Headline Stories
• Podcast
• Etc.

Missions

Choose two or three of your favorite mission locations or mission projects to pray for today.

Volunteer to help and/or to provide funds as needed.

View services online when you miss being there in person.

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

Today’s Scripture

1. Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
   And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
   
2. Philippians 3:12-14 (ESV)
   Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.  Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Prayer Focus

Pray for George Bales who is in North Oaks and for his family too.

Pray for others who are seriously ill.

Read the Bible in 2026

• November 21
• Proverbs 21-29

Obituary

Lindsey Newton Booty

February 11, 1945 — October 19, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, born on February 11, 1945 to Homer and Faye Cutrer Booty, entered into his eternal life on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the age of 81 years. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1963. He worked at Dibert, Bancroft and Ross Steel, Atkinson Steel, and Simmons Texaco. Lindsey had a sense of humor which kept you in stitches. Lindsey was a hard working and loving family man, loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved the Lord and talked to him daily. Lindsey loved watching football, fishing, golf and westerns. His greatest passion was the thrill of the hunt of yard sale finds. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, JoAnn Cavaretta Booty; 2 children, Vikki Pitre and Keith Cavaretta (Kelly); grandchildren, Anna Cavaretta, Chris Cavaretta, and Landon Dufrene; sister, Betty Simpson; brothers, Alton Booty and Dennis Booty; family friend, Darlene Cavaretta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Homer J. and Faye Cutrer Booty; brother, Verlin and Mary Booty; sister, Dois and Clarence “Tut” Young; father-in-law and mother-in law, Vince and Lucy Cavaretta; sisters-in-law, Dolly Booty and Juanita Booty; brother-in-law, Bobby Simpson. A special thanks to Amite Fire Department, Acadian Ambulance, North Oaks Emergency Room and ICU for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church for Masses, True Disciples Gift Shop, or the charity of your choice. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 11:00AM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

FIRST PERSON: Seeing God in your wardrobe

Other Articles Today that May Interest You – https://www.baptistpress.com/

Missions – Christmas Cards for Prisoners

Stamped Christmas Cards are collected in October and November and turned in so they can be given to parish inmates in Amite and Greensburg. You are invited to participate and urged to include the children in the family and church. This project can be a big lesson in several ways.

Fall Fest

This will be celebrated Sunday at FBC, Kentwood. Check the church’s web page for information.

Reminders

• Pine Ridge Ladies Bible Study – Noon today
• Prayer Meeting – 6:00 tonight at FBC, Kentwood

Be an encourager and strive to be a good example for others today.

Anna Lee

Scripture for Today

1. Ephesians 5:15 (ESV)
   Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
   
2. Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)
   Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
   
3. Acts 20:24 (ESV)
   But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Prayer Requests

Sometimes people have prayer requests, but not the freedom to share much information. I request prayers Tuesday and Wednesday for a family as they spend some time the next couple days at M.D. Anderson.

Read the Bible in 2026

• October 20th
• Proverbs 4:24-26

Obituaries

There are no new obituaries listed at this time.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

Choose what you wish to read today.

Sunday School Lesson

• Sunday, October 25
• “Believe”
• Romans 9:30 – 10:3, 9-17

Missions – OCC

No matter what church you are a part of, your church is likely packing Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”. It is always a good time to help with the postage for each box. We surely don’t want to leave some boxes at churches here due to a lack of funds for postage. Step up and help get the boxes to the boys and girls in some areas of the world where there are many people who have not had the opportunity to learn about Jesus! The amount needed is $10.00 per shoebox. Please give the amount God lays on your heart.

Thanks for reading and praying today. You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Good morning and happy Monday.

Today’s Scriptures

1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)

As each has received a gift,

use it to serve one another,

as good stewards of God’s varied grace:

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Acts 13:36 (ESV)

For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation,

fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption,

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John 17:4 (ESV)

I glorified you on earth,

having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for our friends and neighbors to be prepared for the changes in our lives due to the cooler temperatures, I know it will be much cooler later, but preparations can be done early. Let’s pray for and assist others as winter preparations are made.

Read the Bible inn 2026

• October 19
• Proverbs 22-23

Baptist Press

Read some articles that interest you and/or check out the podcast at this site.

https://www.baptistpress.com

Obituary

Bradley Thomas Able

December 10, 1959 — September 21, 2026

Greensburg, LA

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at his home in Greensburg, LA. He was born December 10, 1959 in Boston, MA and was 66 years of age. He is survived by his aunt, Tommie Carolyn Bordelon and husband, William; nieces, Jennifer Hodges and husband, Devin and Jody Lynn Rodriguez and husband, Benjamin. Preceded in death by his father, Ronald Able; mother, Eloise Miller. A Graveside Memorial service will be Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:00PM at Passman Cemetery Hwy 16 to Hwy 450 to Moonhaven Rd. to Moonhaven Farm. Coorinates 30.77030 and 90.2578. Stoney Point in Washington Parish. Services conducted by Bro. Derek Wall.  McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Missions

An annual mission project in many churches is turning new stamped Christmas cards for prisoners in area jails to send a card or two to family members. I received a wonderful set of cards at church yesterday.

This is the process: Purchase new cards and USPS stamps . Place the stamps on the envelopes. Turn the cards in to me or to Judy Noonan in Greensburg. We will deliver the cards to the St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parish jails early in December. Now, we are in the process of collecting cards. We welcome your stamped cards.

The cards allow those who will not be able to attend family Christmas celebrations to contact relatives at this special time of the year. We welcome your participation.

Missions – OCC

Saturday, David and I traveled to River Road Baptist Church to pick up a load of special cartons that will each be used to pack sixteen shoeboxes during the collection week in November.

If you have not packed your shoeboxes yet, you probable need to complete you packing in the next few weeks so you will be ready to send them to us at FBC, Kentwood and we will take care of the packing and delivering to the next location. We will serve as the drop-off location for our area Monday – Monday, the week of November 16-23. You can check the OCC site to get the times we will collect each day.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/

This is what you will find:

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

504 5th St Kentwood, LA, 70444

Mon, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 17: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 18: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 19: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 20: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 22: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 23: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

You can print out these dates or save them to use next month.

We will have help to unload your vehicle while you are giving us the information about your church and shoeboxes.

Another point I need to mention is that we will ship your leftover items or any extra items. We will box your items. There are no shipping charges on the extras. You can turn them in to us in plastic grocery bags. We have special boxes labeled “FILLER” for this purpose OR you can pack your own FILLER boxes. We will add the labels for you. The filler will be used as needed by special workers in Dallas or Atlanta. Our boxes usually go to Dallas.

Thank you for reading and praying today. As you work on shoeboxes, pray for each one that goes through your hands.

Have a wonder Monday! God, bless each one who reads and pray and/or packs and ships shoeboxes.

Anna Lee