Read the Bible in 2026

• April 8
• Genesis 22 – 24

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Prayer Focus

Today, let’s continue to pray for the leadership and people of Iran and well as our country and other countries as a peaceful resolution to the conflict is being worked out. Let’s thank God for the progress made so far.

Obituaries

Please pray for these families.

Hubert Monroe Brumfield, Jr.

May 13, 1966 – April 4, 2026

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home. He was born May 13, 1966 in Kentwood, LA and was 59 years of age. He is survived by his daughters, Destiny Dover, Josie Ray, and Anna Brumfield; sisters, Terry Waterman (Orville), Felicia Brabham (Mike), and Karen Tate (Bennett); brothers, Tommy Smith (Mary) and George Brumfield (Denise); grandchildren, Kodie, Kamryn, Brielle, Hunter, Dalton, and Beaux; niece, Ashlin Brabham; great-nephew, Asher Knight. Preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Monroe Brumfield, Sr. and Mable Cecile Effler; step-father, Charles McMaree; sisters, Jodie Cutrer and Nolie Cutrer; son, Hubert Ainsworth; and granddaughter, Nevaeh Ray. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 1:00PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Services conducted by Bro. Joe Day. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Layne McCoy Sanders

Layne McCoy Sanders, 83, of Kentwood, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home of April 4, 2026.
Layne was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. where he served his country proudly for 23 years and was employed by the State of Louisiana for 23 years. He was a Christian and he loved his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Sanders, his parents. Alma Lea Dykes, Harold Sanders, stepfather Herbert Dykes, stepmother Bernice Sanders, his sister Floy Dell Phillips and his brother in law J. I. Phillips
He is survived by his children: Melinda (Louis) Palmer, Michael (Joni) Sanders, Christy (Chris) Sanders, Paula Brooks, Roxanne (Dale) Kruse, a brother, Bobby Dykes, Grandchildren Heather, AJ (Bridget), Joe, Amy, Alex (Kelli), Sara, Robin, Crystal, Brittany, Adrian, William. 20 Great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Our family would like to express our thanks to Modern Hospice nurses, aides and chaplain and their dedication to our fathers care and comfort.

AMY McDANIEL’S Grandfather:

The Memorial service for Robert A. Lundin will be Saturday May 9th at 2 pm. It will be at Kost E. Free church in Kost, MN
A lite lunch will be served after the service. We hope to have it live streamed also.

Reminder – Pine Ridge Bible Study Group

Meets at noon today

Reminder – FBC, Kentwood

All regularly scheduled Wednesday night activities tonight

Today’s Closing Verse

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity” Proverbs 17:17 (NIV).

Anna Lee

What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes”. James 4:14

Prayer Focus

Pray for our world as important decisions are made daily that have worldwide impact.

Read the Bible in 2026

• April 7
• Genesis 19-21

New Baby Today

The Ballard baby boy is due today. Pray for mom, dad, and for the two big sisters.

Obituaries

Vickie M. Futrell

August 14, 1961 – April 2, 2026

A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born August 14, 1961 in New Orleans, LA and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Futrell Martin; son-in-law, Richard Fletcher; grandson, Jase Mitchell Martin; brother, Phillip Morris; sisters-in-law, Debbie Rhodes, Marcie Thames, and Ramona Hayden; sister friend, Glenda Barlow; nieces and nephews, Jessica, JoJo, Jayde and Jolie Wall, Laura and Steven Lee and David, Colleen and Chloe Thames. Preceded in death by her husband, Mitch Futrell; parents, Jimmy and Kathy Morris; sister, Pamela Smith; brothers-in-law, Mike Futrell and Kerry Smith; nephew, Jason Smith; and niece, Leslie Futrell. Graveside Services will be held at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA at 2:00PM Wednesday, April 8, 2026. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

George Kelly Williams

May 17, 1941 – April 3, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born May 17, 1941 in Franklinton, LA and was 84 years of age. He is survived by daughter, Paige and Brian Covington; grandson, Bransen Schwebel; daughter, Tina and Haze Whaley; son, Bruce Williams; friends, Sherry and Freddie Tanguis. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Williams; parents, Sam and Viola Williams; 2 sons, Kelly and Matt Williams; and 2 daughters, Shanda Williams and Regina Addison. Graveside Services will be held at Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA at 3:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. Services conducted by Charles Santora. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

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You will surely find one or more articles that interest you today. I have already been reading. It’s worth my time….

Additional Verse

Teach us to number our days,
    that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12 NIV

Purchases for OCC

If you desire to help OCC this week, please consider purchasing socks for boys and girls 10-14 years old. You can hand a bag to David or me or leave a bag on the door to the OCC room in the hallway beneath the sanctuary area.

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Today’s Scripture

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Today’s Prayer Focus

Let’s pray for our country to have a united focus as we have troops engaged in war. We certainly want to support the members of the military as they serve to. protect us here and around the world.

Read the Bible in 2026

• April 6
• Genesis 16-18

OBITUARIES

Tommy Gene Lawson

May 12, 1950 – April 1, 2026

Tommy Gene Lawson was born on May 12, 1950 in Independence, LA and was 75 years of age.  He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a resident of Amite, LA.  He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1968 and Southeastern Louisiana University in 1972.  Tommy passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA.  He is survived by his wife, Becky Davis Lawson; daughter, Kristi Lynn Lawson; son, Todd Wayne Lawson (Morrow); 3 grandchildren, Harper Elizabeth Lawson, Thatcher Morrow Lawson, and Piper Marie Lawson; sister, Viola Mae Lawson Smith (Paul); mother-in-law, Imelda Finch Davis; brother-in-law, Dickie Davis (Kathleen); and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. Lawson and Gladys Christine Miller Lawson; siblings, Virginia Louise Lawson, Margaret “Sissy” Allen Lawson Oliver, Bobby Lee Lawson and Thomas Malcolm Lawson; nephews, Barron Clay Davis and Roderick Wayne Chapman; niece, Julia “Judy” Ann Savoy; and father-in-law, Richard E. Davis, Sr. 

Ordained as a deacon in 1982, Tommy dedicated his life to serving the Kedron Baptist Church Community. A passionate educator, he spent 53 years teaching math, inspiring generations of students with his patience, wisdom, witty catchphrases and steady encouragement. His influence extended far beyond the classroom.

In addition to his career in education, Tommy worked at the Kentwood and Amite stockyards for over 50 years.  He was a beloved high school football, baseball and basketball coach.  Above all, he treasured his family and found his greatest joy in traveling with Becky, quiet conversations and celebrating life’s victories with Kristi, coaching Todd’s little league baseball games and watching his grandchildren play sports – rarely missing an opportunity to cheer them on. 

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026 and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Harrell Sharkey, Jr. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. 

Pallbearers will be Todd Lawson, Stevie Oliver, William Lawson, Mark Lawson, Marty Lawson, Kevin Morales, Seth Morales, and Michael Kazerooni.  Honorary Pallbearers are Perry Smith and Thatcher Lawson.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Marsha Murrell Lewis

September 10, 1955 – April 2, 2026

A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at The Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born September 10, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Lewis Taylor and husband, Jamie V. Taylor; sister, Lana Hutchinson and husband, Glenn; brother, Wayne Murrell and wife, Jamie; grandson, Ashton Scott Lewis. Preceded in death by her husband, Mark Lewis; brother, Lamar Murrell; parents, Lanny and Audrey Murrell. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

George Kelly Williams

May 17, 1941 – April 3, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born May 17, 1941 in Franklinton, LA and was 84 years of age. He is survived by daughter, Paige and Brian Covington; grandson, Bransen Schwebel; daughter, Tina and Haze Whaley; son, Bruce Williams; friends, Sherry and Freddie Tanguis. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Williams; parents, Sam and Viola Williams; 2 sons, Kelly and Matt Williams; and 2 daughters, Shanda Williams and Regina Addison. Graveside Services will be held at Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA at 3:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. Services conducted by Charles Santora. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

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There are several articles that interest me here today. I trust you will say the same thing.

We did some sightseeing in Alabama and Georgia and enjoyed seeing our family in Rome so much. We attended two church services Friday with our son and daughter-in-law. We also saw our GA grandson and his wife. They will be the parents of our first great, grandchild in July. Another grandson and wife team stopped by for lunch one day as they were making the trip back to New Jersey before transferring to Oklahoma soon.

We are home and back on our regular schedule now.

Anna Lee

I consider Easter the greatest day of the year! If you don’t understand that statement, I hope you will learn what I mean this very day!

To me, the symbol of the day is an empty tomb, not a boiled egg. I consider “Up from the Grave He Arose” a very special hymn for today.

For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end.”

Psalm 48:14

READ THE BIBLE IN 2026

• April 5
• Genesis 12-15

I didn’t have an internet connection when I wrote that, so I had to wait until this afternoon to post.

Anna Lee

SATURDAY, April 4th

Good morning, Friends!

SCRIPTURE

For God so loved the world, He gave his only son….

John 3:16a

I trust you know what happened more than 2,000 years ago and impacts our lives every minute of every day and for our future eternally. If not, I would love to tell you. So would many other people. Please give us the opportunity.

OBITUARY

Tommy Lawson’s obituary is available at McKneeley’s. His wake is Monday night at Kedron Baptist Church with the funeral Tuesday morning.

READ THE BIBLE IN 2026.

Genesis 8 -11.

Have a wonderful day. Hopefully, you can spend part of the holiday with some family members.

Anna Lee

I hope you have a great day planned for today and recognize the significance of this Day to your life and to my life.

TODAY’S VERSE

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

Ànd He will make your path straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

READ THE BIBLE IN 2026

April 3

Genesis 4-6

A VERSE FOR EASTER

Look back through the Easter Scriptures I shared and choose one for you today, the day Jesus was placed on the cross.

Thank Him for what he did for you th

DEATH

Tommy Lawson passed away, but there is no obituary at this time. Please be in prayer for Becky and the rest of the family. Some of you relate to him as a classmate, a fellow coach, a church member, a teacher, etc. To me, he was the teacher across the hall for many years.

Most of you will have special plans for the next few days. Be sure not to leave out Jesus and what He did for each of us? Think about others as you pray and as you plan your time today.

Ànna Lee

Happy Thursday to all of you. I hope you can enjoy God’s love and blessings in many ways today.

PRAYER FOCUS

Today, our focus can be on the many people who are or will be traveling during the next few days. Pray for good health and safe traveling, but also for wonderful visits. Pray for those who are unable to spend time with friends and relatives this holiday.

SCRIPTURE for TODAY

Trust in the Lord with all of your heart,

And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your path straight.

Proverbs 1:5-6

READ THE BIBLE IN 2026

April 1 – Rev. 20-22

April 2 – Gen. 1-3

Don’t forget to find an Easter Scripture I didn’t share with you or reread some of the ones I already shared with you.

SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE atFBC, Kentwood

8 AM – Worship

9:15 – Sunday School

10:30 – Worship

6 PM – No service or activities

OCC

We will soon have another workday. If you would like to be more involved, please send me a message.

THANK GOD

As you pray with that thought in mind, you will surely find lots to thank God for.

Until tomorrow….

Anna Lee

Happy Wednesday to you, I am sorry to be late, but my computer was charging. I hope you have great plans today to do just what God wants you to do.

Easter is just a few days away. Be sure your holiday centers on Him.

For the next few days, choose the Easter Scriptures to read each day from the book of the Bible you choose or from some Church literature.

At FBC, Kentwood we are on our regular Wednesday night schedule tonight.

McKneely Funeral home has Roger Pittman’s obituary, plus ones for Joann Oliver and Marilyn Thompson.

Be sure to make plans to enjoy some Easter music this week. Many churches will be having special music Sunday. I trust you will enjoy some online or in person.

If you have not already done so, be sure to read the resurrection story from your SS book and or Bible.

Anna Lee

Psalm 48:14: “For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end.”

The weather was nice yesterday, even if some people got rain.

I hope you are enjoying the time change.

READ the BIBLE TODAY

. March 31

. Rev. 17-19

DEATH

Last week, Charlie Schwartz asked if I had heard that Roger Pittman passed away Monday. Even thought there was no obituary, that apparently was correct. His body was donated to science. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Please pray for Lois and Karen.

PRAYER FOCUS

Please also pray for other families who have lost a family member recently.

It is almost Easter. I have been giving you an Easter verse every morning. Today, you choose a favorite one or look up one of your own.

Today, as you go about your day, pray for those whose names come to mind.

Anna Lee