He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
~Psalm 40:3~
Donald C. Laird
May 16, 1941 – January 04, 2022
Donald Curtis Laird passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, January 4. He was a lifelong residence of New Orleans and was born on May 16, 1941. He attended Warren Easton High School and LS U. Donald served honorably in the Coast Guard for 6 years and then was self employed in construction. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Lola and Joe Laird , his twin brother Ronald and beloved companion Barbara Balser. He is survived by his brother Russell and wife Rosalind, sister in law Terrie Laird and by a nephew and three nieces. Burial will be at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Kentwood on January 12. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
BIBLE READING AND WRITING FOR JANUARY 12
Matthew 15:11
BAPTIST PRESS
You might want to read about the needs of pastors.
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/u-s-pastors-identify-their-greatest-needs/
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Did you make a start on buying pencil cases and some items for them?
GIfFT CARDS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
This week is a good time to purchase some gift cards which will be sent to Kentucky by the Director of LA Baptist Disaster Relief, Dr. Stan Statham. Suggested stores for the purchase of gift cards are Walmart, Dollar General, and Lowes.
Thank-you for “tuning in” and praying.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 