TUESDAY

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7

Special Prayer Requests

Please pray for a young church friend who had two seizures last night. He was taken to the ER, but released for observation at home.

Also, please pray for a young man who was involved in a piling on accident. He seems to be okay, but his car is not.

Read the Bible Every Day

  • Joshua 9:1 – 10:28
  • Psalm 50:1-6
  • Proverbs 11:30-31
  • Luke 14:25 – 15:10

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for families as they make plans for summer vacations. Pray for good choices to be made that are appropriate to each family situation.

Obituary

Elizabeth “Betty Jo” Dykes

February 5, 1930 – April 21, 2024

A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Landmark Nursing Center of Hammond. She was born February 5, 1930 in Carthage, MS and was 94 years of age. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Masters plus 30 years in Education and was a lifelong member of Eleanor Chapter #105 Order of Eastern Star. She was the oldest living member of Pine Grove Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Tommy Dykes and Ann Watermeier; daughter, Sherri Dykes Rardon; grandchildren, Chansley Dykes, Kelly Hoover and husband, Darrel, and Haley Hicks and husband, Tim; great-grandchildren, Carson and Caleb Hoover and Timmy, Harper, and Finley Hicks. Preceded in death by her husband,  Herbert T. “Tag” Dykes; son, Richard W. Dykes; parents, Fountain and Inez Morgan Young; 3 brothers, Fountain Young, Willie Young, and Robert Larry Young. Visitation at Pine Grove Methodist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Pine Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Jelaine Fitzhugh, 44241 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Hammond, LA 70403. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

A Beautiful Day!

The day is starting out a little cool, but is predicted to be sunny and pretty all day.

What will you do today to impact another person in a positive way?

Anna Lee