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
We completed reading the passages from 2023 that I did not give to you earlier. Now, we will only do the Everyday Bible Reading plan for 2024.
Read the Bible Every Day in 2024
- January 27, 2024
- Genesis 46:28 - 48:22
- Psalm 16:7-11
- Proverbs 3:19 - 20
- Matthew 17:14 - 18:9
Weather
We did without rain for so long. Now, the ponds look much better. Spring will show which plants did and did not survive the drought. Hopefully, the highly unusual weather is over for now.
Obituaries from the Last Week
Debra Langlois Alford
February 4, 1955 – January 19, 2024
A resident of Jackson, LA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home. She was born February 4, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 68 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Levi Perret, and Cody Perret (Brandi); 4 grandchildren, Westin Perret, Landrey Perret, Bo Perret, and Lilith Perret; 5 sisters, Elaine Johnson, Karlene Carpenter, Darlene Wascom, Brenda David, and Kathlenne Langlois; 2 brothers, Leo Langlois and Johnny Langlois; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Ann Langlois; parents, Leo and Rose Mary Langlois. Visitation at Psalm 23 Ministries Church of Hope from 4:00PM until Memorial Services at 6:00PM on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Services conducted by Pastor Mike Stafford. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Virgie Lindsey Slaven
July 29, 1949 – January 21, 2024
A resident of Robert, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home. She was born July 29, 1949 in Independence, LA and was 74 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Joe Slaven, Jr. (Sarah Haggard) and Jason Slaven; grandchildren, Ruston Slaven, Brandon Slaven, Jayden Slaven, Nathan Slaven, Sky Blackwell, Jeremy Slaven, Lason Slaven, Aiden Sackett, Ian Sackett, and Jaze Sackett; great-grandchildren, Auroya Kinchen, Liam Slaven, and Natalie Slaven; 3 sisters, Margaret Cutrer, Thelma Bennett Guillory, and Betty Howell. Preceded in death by parents, William Lindsey, Sr. and Louella Lindsey Kennedy; daughter, Gail Slaven; grandson, Jordan Slaven; brother, William Lindsey, Jr.; 3 sisters, Geneva Wall, Ida Mae Carter, and Viola Bennett. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Friday, January 26, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Austin Joseph Casanova
November 25, 1926 – January 21, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1926 and was 97 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mary Casanova; 3 children, Linda Ballard (Gene), Veronica Arlene Boutian (Daniel), and Kerry James Casanova; 2 grandchildren, James Kendrick Casanova (Kim) and Benjamin Paul Boutian; 2 great-grandchildren, Chelsea Doby and Roger Leon, IV; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Autumn Doby, Ayden Doby, and Elijah Leon. Preceded in death by parents, Monroe and Virena Husser Casanova; 2 brothers, Dwight Casanova, Sr., and John “Jimmie” Casanova. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Monday January 29, 2024 until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday January 29, 2024. Interment at St. Dominic Mausoleum. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Matthew Dane Shockley
December 3, 1982 – January 24, 2024
Matthew Dane Shockley, a resident of Loranger, LA, left this life surrounded by family on January 24, 2024. He was born December 3, 1982 at Seventh Ward General Hospital in Hammond, LA. Matthew was 41 years of age. He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Adilynn Grace Shockley; wife, Mattie Dyess Shockley, parents, Kathy Ridgedell Drude, Thomas and Pat Husser Shockley, and stepfather, Richard Drude; sister, Brittany Shockley Olivier and husband, Thad; brothers, Tyler Drude and Logan Gill; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William and Helen Burnthorn Shockley; Wade and Catherine Kilpatrick Ridgedell; uncle, Kenneth Ridgedell, cousins, Douglas Shockley and Hillary “Morgan” Shockley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Services conducted by Pastors Richard Drude and Brittany Olivier. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. Pallbearers will be Thad Olivier, Riggin Lee, Jason Puls, Jacob Puls, Kevin Shockley and Scott Dyess. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Karla Michelle Warren Douglas
November 29, 1979 – January 24, 2024
A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born November 29, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 44 years of age. Karla was loved by so many people especially by her friends and coworkers. It was impossible not to love her. She was a graduate of Oak Forest Academy and Southeastern Louisiana University and has spent the last 25 years teaching at Independence Leadership Academy. Karla was a strong Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg where she used her beautiful voice singing in the choir. She is survived by her husband, Michael William Douglas; daughter, Mikayla Jo Michelle Douglas; parents, Mitchell and Jodi Warren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, P.J. and Fran Breaud; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and family members. She was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Renee’ Warren; grandparents, Ruth and Rhea Belcher, Addie Bell Cutrer, Deloyd Cutrer, and Carl Warren; and an uncle, Carl Warren, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Shawn Ostoj. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Pallbearers will be Brian Rivet, Jesse Warren, Austin Warren, Casey Montegut, Dante Montegut, and Monte Montegut. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for all these grieving families. The grieving process can be long and hard. It varies from person to person. We can be kind and helpful to the families.
FBC, Kentwood Service Times
9: 15 – Sunday School
10:30 – Morning Worship
6:00 – Evening Worship
6:00 – Prayer Meeting (Wednesday)
Announcement for OCC
Wednesday morning, at 9 A.M. we will meet in the fellowship hall to prepare tote bags for sewing. We will pin and cut fabric. All ladies are invited to participate. If you have seving shears, rotary cutters, pins, a cutting board, and/or cutting ruler, please bring them. Together and with the fabric we already have, we can prepare many totes for the next step. Please join us for the fellowship and for the progress we can make working together. If you know of a lady who might not get this message, but who would enjoy working with us, please share this message.
During February, we will do a count of items we have for the 2024 boxes and give a list of items we will be collecting during 2024. This is a huge task, so we work all year to prepare for packing and shipping. You are invited to help us as you are available.
Sunday School Lesson
We will be studying about the Tower of Babel from Genesis. I have a number of pictures to share in case anyone would like to see them. I will be sharing in the New Hope ladies’ class. Join us Sunday if you are not already committed.
Your prayer are greatly appreciated.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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