The Lord’s Day

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

It’s here again! Today is the Lord’s Day! We have the opportunity to read and study God’s Word, hear a sermon from a pastor, and be a positive influence on others. If you are able, I hope you will strive to do all three of those things.

Read the Bible Every Day of 2024

  • April 7th
  • Deuteronomy 11:1 – 12:19
  • Psalm 41:7-13
  • Proverbs 10:18-21
  • Luke 7:36 – 8:3

Obituary

Mildred Oliver Cade

March 28, 1933 – April 5, 2024

Mildred Oliver Cade

MRS. MICKEY‘S OBITUARY

During the early morning hours of April 5th, 2024, Mrs. Mickey, as she is known by many, passed through heaven’s portal to begin eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, being 91 years of age!  Those who knew her well will remember her for the love and generosity she had for others.  She was a teacher by profession, having obtained her degree in elementary education from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1973.  She taught at New Zion Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, and Sumner Junior High schools where she had a positive influence on so many lives, none more so than her own five children.  Being widowed at a relatively young age, her first priority was the Christian upbringing of her children, as she relied on the grace and guidance of her Lord.  All five children obtained professional degrees; more importantly, all are Bible reading Christians having a solid, active faith. 
           While her health permitted, Mrs. Mickey enjoyed gardening, always having a big enough garden to share with friends and neighbors.  She also enjoyed reading, assembling jig-saw puzzles, traveling, and engaging in card games and other games with her sisters, grandchildren, and friends. 
            She is survived by four of her five children: Becky Cade Crow (Danny) of Ellicott City, MD, Dr. James Cade (Melonie) of Hattiesburg, MS, Bobby Cade and Terri Cade Bourgoyne both of Kentwood, LA, one sister Irene Blades of Monroe, LA, 16 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. 
             She was preceded in death by her husband U.S. Army Staff Sargent Arthur Berton Cade, her father Jimmy Oliver, Sr., mother Pearl Schilling Oliver Mulkey, sisters Katherine Manning, Azalene Partrich, Hazel Smith, and Sarah Golmon, three sibling-cousins Avis Oliver Hope, Tink Oliver, Jr, and Huey Oliver, one daughter Patricia Cade Needham, one daughter-in-law Betty Cade, and one infant grand-daughter Bonnie Cade. 
            Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM.  The service will be officiated by Reverend Danny Crow.  Pall bearers will be her grandsons.  Burial will be in the Silver Springs Cemetery, Osyka, MS following the service.  McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, LA is in charge of the arrangements.

As a representative of my Sunday School class, I went to Terri’s home to leave a gift bag and to visit for a few minutes. This was eight days before “Miss” Mickey passed away and one day before her 91st birthday. I’m so thankful for the time I had visiting with Terri that day while “Miss” Mickey rested. Thank-you to the New Hope class for investing in homebound people and others. I’m so thankful for you showing God’s love for others.

Mission Opportunities This Month

  1. Giving to the Annie Armstrong offering
  2. Helping cut fabric for OCC gift bags on the 20th at 9:00
  3. Shopping for OCC. Our suggested gifts for April are red pens, sewing tape measures, small cars, solar calculators, and small dolls
  4. Giving money to Wanda Smith or me so someone can place an Amazon order for needed items in quantities not available locally.

You may notice I do not ask for Bibles and other Christian literature so children can learn about Jesus. Samaritan’s Purse adds them when they determine which country the box will go. Each child’s literature is in their language! This in turn impacts both the child and family members. It’s like sending a Sunday School teacher and a pastor in each box to each home!

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on “Miss” Mickey’s family and the family of Frank Fox. Again, I suggest you watch the video from his service.

Also, please pray for all our friends and family members who are hospitalized.

Until tomorrow. . . .

Anna Lee