Tuesday

 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

Colossians 3:23

Prayer Focus

Today, we need to focus on the possibility of Hurricane Francine coming our way tomorrow. Today, is our day of preparation. Be sure to do what you need to do now, not when the winds are blowing and the rain falling. Hopefully, it won’t be too bad her or anywhere else. Today is an excellent day to check on others. They might need a loaf of bread, some water, some picking up of outdoor furniture, plants moved, etc. Help them out!

Read the Bible Every Day

  • September 10
  • Job 38:1-39:12
  • Psalm 105:40-48
  • Proverbs 22:9-10
    • I Corinthians 14:26-15:11

Obituaries

Marsha Ann Stokes Graham

July 22, 1951 – September 8, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born July 22, 1951 in and was 73 years of age. She loved her roses and cooking for her family. Marsha was one to care for others. She loved both her sons dearly. She was the most loveable person. She loved talking about politics. She worked at Tangipahoa Parish School Board, North Oaks Medical Center, and Tangipahoa Parish Teachers Credit Union. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, David James Graham who was her high school sweetheart. They were together for 60 years; son, Gerald David Graham and wife, Esther; 4 granddaughters, Carley Graham, Sara Graham, Taylor Sansovich (Louis), Katie Monteleone (Cody);1 grandson, Hunter Blayne Graham (Jessica) 10 great-grandchildren; great-granddaughter, Amyra Gray. Preceded in death by her son, Stacy James Graham; father, Gordon Stokes, Sr.; mother, Lois Smith Stokes; brother, Gordon Stokes, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Amos Leon Brabham, Jr.

January 19, 1951 – September 8, 2024

U.S. Veteran

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at The Claiborne in McComb, MS. He was born January 19, 1951 in Independence, LA and was 73 years of age. Mr. Brabham was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, The Air Medal, and The First Team with the First Cavalry Division Association. He is survived by his 4 children, Cissy Brumfield and husband, Albo, Leanne Gill and husband, Scott, Derrick Brabham and Erin Foster, and Christopher Brabham; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Shirley Shill and husband, Jimmy, Louise Brabham, Nancy Brabham, Janice Carter and husband, David, Randy Brabham and wife, Kathy, Robert Brabham and wife, Janice, and Mike Brabham and wife, Felicia special friend, Betty Stubbs. Preceded in death by his daughter, Tiffany Lynn Brabham; parents, Amos Leon Brabham, Sr. and Louise Newcomb Brabham; brothers and sisters, Jo Wall, Deb Grice, Becky Millet, Faye Brabham, Marie Lederer, Angie Hebert, and Eugene Brabham. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Derrick Brabham, Sabastian Brabham, Scott Gill, Albert Brumfield, Joseph Brabham, and Ryan Kirkpatrick. The family would like to thank Arden Hospice, the Claiborne and his sitters, Quida Williams and Bobbie Fultz, and his special friend at the Claiborne Mr. Tommy Kizer. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Associational WMU Meeting

Thank-you to all the FBC members who greeted others, carried food to the kitchen, decorated, provided food, worked in the kitchen, provided music, worked with the video presentation, took up the offering, attended the leadership meeting and/or the regular meeting, helped cleaned up, etc. I suppose I could say “It takes a village” or better than that, “It takes a church”!

I am so thankful for those of you who came to me Sunday saying, “You can call on me anytime.”, “I want to help again”, “What can I do now?”, etc. You are certainly appreciated!

Special Meeting

Tomorrow night after prayer meeting (6:45 P.M.), there will be a meeting with our new children’s minister for those who want to help her as she ministers to the children in our church.

Bible Study

The Bible study at Pine Ridge has been postponed for a week due to the possibility of bad weather. I have done my “homework” for the week and enjoyed doing it. See up in a week.

Sunday School Lesson

It is always helpful to read the lesson for the following Sunday early in the week and then to really study it at the end of the week. It helps us to learn and understand more. This works for me! Give it a try.

Thanks

I appreciate those who check here each day for a devotional thought, the current obituaries, a list of illnesses or hospitalizations, announcements, etc. Your prayers are appreciated each day by others. I appreciate you too!

Anna Lee