Read the Bible 2023

1-14-24
John 5: 1-15
“Knowing I have eternal life now affects . . . .”

Read the Bible Everyday in 2024

Genesis 26:12 – 27:29
Psalm 9:7 -12
Proverbs 2:9-10
Matthew 10:1-20

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s continue the focus on preparations for the cold weather.

Let’s also pray for the many who have lost a family member or friend recently.

Let’s also pray for those who are sick or have had recent procedures:

Mike Estay, Dwayne Creel, Jackie Babin, Bro. Darryl, etc.

Today is Sunday!

I hope you have already prepared your lesson from Genesis 8.

It’s cold, so dress warmly.

Be on time!

Deaths

Bessie Barker

February 29, 1940 – January 10, 2024

Covington, Louisiana

On Wednesday January 10, 2024, Bessie Barker was called home by the Lord surrounded by her family.

Bessie was born February 29, 1940, Beattyville, Kentucky, and made Louisiana her home, retiring from La Capitol Federal Credit Union after a long career in banking.

She is survived by her daughter Bridget Barker Rusche (Bill), 4 grandchildren, Bailey, Bella, Misty and Mindy. 3 great grandchildren, Zoey, Charlotte and Skylar. She is preceded in death by her husband Perry Lee Barker and daughter Beth Ann Schmitt.

Bessie was a strong Christian woman that will be missed by all that knew her.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday January 16, 2024 at 2 pm at the Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.

Go rest high on that mountain!

Jimmie W. Adams

July 26, 1956 – January 10, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home. She was born July 26, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and was 67 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bryan Adams; sons, Shane Gisclair (Tammy) and Steven Adams; 3 grandchildren, Shane Gisclair, Jr., Brittany Gisclair (Dusty), and Blaine Gisclair; 2 great-grandchildren, Ivy Gisclair and Cove Maes; 1 sister, Sandra Hargis; 3 brothers, James Jackson, Wayne Jackson (Martha), and Benjamin Spaulding (Palmer). Preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jackson; father, James Lee Wactor; 2 brothers, William Atkins (Billy) and James M. Wactor (Rusty); God Mother to Robert Pellegrin and Christina Dufour Sparacello. Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date and will be held at the Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church, Marrero, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Gary “Ted” Chapman

April 5, 1953 – January 11, 2024

Gary “Ted” Chapman passed away peacefully surrounded by, and in the embrace of his 3 sons, on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his residence, Summerfield Senior Living. He was born April 5, 1953 in McComb, MS and was 70 years of age. Ted was a devoted family man and a lover of all things outdoors. He was a mountain man at heart, or so he wished, weaving tales of grand hunting exploits that left us all in stitches. Given the choice, he would either be spending time with his children and grandchildren or chasing whitetail deer among the running rivers and deep hardwoods. Both environments were a sanctuary where the bustling demands of life were exchanged for peace and solace. Having graduated from LSU law school, most knew him as an attorney who practiced law for 30 years out of Amite. Ted earned his client’s loyalty through steadfastly delivering on his promises and fiercely advocating for their interests. Amongst those who knew him in the courtroom, he had a reputation for being a Pitbull. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Chapman; sons, Dylan Chapman, Tyler Chapman & Gabriel Chapman; grandchildren, Anna Marie Chapman, Tucker Chapman, Judah Chapman, Dawson Chapman, Raegan Chapman, Brennan Chapman, Kaylan Chapman & Nathan Chapman; sister, Linda Dunn; former spouse (who remained a dear friend to the very end), Gwen Wallace. Preceded in death by his father, Marshall “MC” Chapman, Sr.; mother, Mavis Gill; brother, Marshall Chapman, Jr.; sister, Judy Lenoir; wife, Karen Long. Pallbearers will be Dylan Chapman, Tyler Chapman, Gabriel Chapman, Tucker Chapman, Judah Chapman & Nathan Chapman. Visitation will be held at House on the Rock church in Amite on Tuesday, January 16 from 5:30PM until 9:00PM and Wednesday, January 17 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. The funeral service will begin at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January 17. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Pine Grove. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee