Wednesday

Joshua said to them,

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Be strong and courageous.

This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~Joshua 10:25~

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Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – January 27

JOB 30:1-31:40

Patricia Williams LaGroue

February 15, 1943 – January 25, 2021
Patricia Williams LaGroue, a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born February 15, 1943 in Monroe, LA and was 77 years of age .She had a love for cooking and baking. She loved to feed everyone. She is survived by her 3 sons, Albert “Bubba” LaGroue and wife Kelly, Cecil LaGroue and wife Alisa and Scotty LaGroue and Katrena Wolken; daughter, Kelly Morris and husband Ken; grandchildren, Judy LaGroue, Abby LaGroue, Steven LaGroue, Shawn LaGroue, Emily Moser and husband Logan, Hunter LaGroue, Jonathan Hoffstadt and wife Rachael and Nick Hoffstadt and wife Casey; 2 great-grandchildren, Charlie Ann and Emma Claire; brother, Robert “Bobby” Williams and Barbara and Charles Coghlan and wife Cindy; sister-in-law, Virginia Williams; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Kelly Coghlan; brother, Cecil Williams; sister-in-law, Rhonda Williams. Graveside Services will be held at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 11:00AM Friday, January 29, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Imogene Wascom

March 30, 1930 – January 25, 2021
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home in Greensburg. She was born March 30, 1930 in Greensburg, LA and was 90 years of age. She is survived by son, Jimmy Wascom. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Molly Wascom; brothers, Tommy Wascom, Jule Wascom, and Donnie Wascom; sisters, Lorena Burge, Elsie Nelson, Evelyn Wascom, and Jessie Mae Wascom. Visitation at Victory Temple, Greensburg, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, January 29, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. A. W. O’Quinn, Sr.. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jimmy R. Williams, Sr.

November 13, 1948 – January 25, 2021

Jimmy R. Williams Sr., a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born November 13, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 72 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Birch Williams; daughter, Lisa Buck; daughter-in-law, Tessa W. Williams;1 son, Ryan “Rufus “ Williams; special family friend, Shannon Pittman; 2 sisters, Claudette LeBlanc and John and Kathy Carpenter and Joe; brother, Martin Williams and Grace; grandchildren, Elaina” Baby Doll” Williams, Brody Williams, Reed Buck and Lily Buck. Preceded in death by his parents, Jewel M. Williams Sr. and Elaine R. Williams; 2 sons, Rusty Williams and Jonathan “Reddog” Williams. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, January 29, 2021. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith and Bro. Eric Latham. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Operation Christmas Child

During 2020, despite the pandemic, 9,113.853 “shoeboxes” were packed. The boxes from Kentwood have previously gone to countries such as Mexico, Haiti, Ecuador, and A Hard to Read Area, but in 2020 our boxes went to Cameroon, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Monday and Tuesday, David and I packed the first 75 of our pencil bags for our 2021 boxes. I wonder where God has chosen to send our boxes in 2021 . . . .

Today’s Prayer Focus – Students

No matter the age of our students, preschool through college, it seems many are having virtual classes. Pray for motivation of the students and for the parents as they monitor their children. Pray also for endurance in these difficult days. Lastly, pray for good results, knowledge that will be much needed in future days.

I hope you can recognize some of the blessings God has for you today.

Anna Lee