SUNDAY – LORD’S DAY

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

Everyday Bible (2023)

  • Sunday’s Reading
  • Lamentations 3:17-26
  • “Hoping in the Lord can sustain me in . . . .”

Everyday with Jesus Bible (2024)

  • Sunday, January 21
  • Genesis 37:1-38:30
  • Psalm 12:1-5
  • Proverbs 3:7-8
  • Matthew 13:36-58

Obituaries

Alycia “Lisa” Joe Brumfield

August 5, 1963 – January 17, 2024


A resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home. She was born August 5, 1963 in Independence, LA and was 60 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Terry W. Brumfield; daughter, Roseann Arnone (James King); son, Harvey Arnone, Jr. (Elizabeth Nettles); grandchildren, Starr King, Julia King, Seth King, Alex Arnone, Mason Arnone, Gage Arnone and Hunter Kemp; great-grandson, Gunner James DeLatte; 2 sisters, Debbie Maxie and Debra Cross; and a brother, Henry Holden. Preceded in death by parents, Delbert G. Cross and Mary Helen Mansfield Cross; sisters, Jannie Lott and Marilyn Cross; brothers, Wayne Cross and Steve Cross.  McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Elmer Earl “Skeeter” Ballow

February 5, 1948 – January 18, 2024

U.S. Veteran

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born February 5, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 75 years of age. Skeeter spent the majority of his days at his home on Airport Road. He enjoyed chopping wood, gardening, and fishing. You would typically find him sitting on his porch, listening to the breeze or in his home watching football. He was the self proclaimed number one arrowhead hunter in the state of Louisiana. He loved showing off his collection. He loved his visits from his children and grandchildren. Skeeter was a very simple man, but yet complicated in his own ways. He will be missed by all, for he was a great father, brother and friend. He is survived by his son, Jonah Ballow and wife, Casey; 2 sisters, Patricia Guidry and Earline Harrington; 1 brother, Harry Williamson; 10 grandchildren, Austin Ballow, Darien Ballow Miller, Reese Ballow, Pearce Ballow, Luke Ballow, Lundyn Ballow, Betty Ballow, Emmie Ballow, Peyton Dupuy, and Jordan Dupuy; 1 great-grandson, Benjamin Miller. Preceded in death by his mother, Annie Ballow; father, Earl Ballow; daughter, Honey Ballow Dupuy. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until Memorial Services at 7:00PM on Monday, January 22, 2024. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thankfulness

Once it warms up this morning, the temperatures should be above freezing for a few days. I’m thankful to have those really cold nights behind us.

FBC Schedule

Until told otherwise, we will be on regular schedule today. 

Sunday School – 9:15

Worship. Service - 10:30

Evening Worship – 6:00

If you don’t have a place of worship, come join us this morning.

Prayer List

You may notice I have referred you to your personal list. That’s good for habit-forming and to get the list more personalized for you.

Anna Lee