TUESDAY

I, even I, am the Lord,
    and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—
    I, and not some foreign god among you.
You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.

Isaiah 43:11-12

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the upcoming election. Let’s pray for people to get informed and then to use their right to vote in all elections.

Health Issues

  • My cousin, Fran, had a busy day yesterday. She had excess fluid and AFib, but no blockages. Pray for her as she continues to be in hospitalized.
  • Mrs. Mildred Birch is still in Baton Rouge General. She had a better day yesterday. Pray everything works out soon for her to be moved to Greensburg.

Obituary

Dennis Morgan Travis

September 14, 1949 – October 5, 2024

Dennis began his earthly walk on September 14, 1949 and embarked on his walk with Jesus on October 5, 2024 at the age of 75 years of age. Dennis proudly served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era and was a history enthusiast. He milked cows for many years and won awards as an outstanding dairyman and for milk production. After 20 years of dairy farming, he sold the cows and went to work at Southeastern Louisiana University where he retired. Dennis enjoyed baseball cards, coins, country music, and was endeared to the Alamo and its legacy. If you saw Dennis, he usually had his loyal dog, Crockett, with him everywhere he went. Dennis served as a board member at Oak Forest Academy and was a Yellow Jacket super fan. He did not miss a home football game and was committed to running the chains until he was no longer able. Dennis faithfully served Jesus at Montpelier Baptist Church where he served as a deacon until the time of his death. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Wilson Travis; three children, Randy Travis (Carlye) of The Woodlands, TX, Delynn Travis Spinks (Kelly) of Montpelier, LA, and Dr. Brett Travis (Brandi) of Kenner, LA;  10 grandchildren, Caleb Travis, Bridges Travis, Cort Travis, Bobby Spinks (Brittany), Danny Spinks, Justin Jenkins, Kailee Spinks Neal (Jonathan), Jack Allen, Barron VonAntz, and Gabriel Travis; and one brother, Brian Travis (Molly). Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Devon Travis and Cassie Inez Bridges Travis Tate; stepfather, Edward Randall Tate; and one brother, Cory Devon Travis. A celebration of life will take place at Montpelier Baptist Church on Saturday, October 12, 2024 with visiting at 12:00 Noon until memorial services at 2:00PM. Friends and family are invited to join us and to wear blue in remembrance of his piercing blue eyes. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Montpelier Baptist Church Building Fund. 

Please pray for this family that I met and got to know through my teaching opportunities.

Read the Bible Every Day

  • October 8
  • Isaiah 48:12-50:11
  • Psalm 118:10-14
  • Proverbs 24:10-12
  • Ephesians 6:1-24

There are many opportunities in our churches for worship, study, visitation, etc. I’ll try to list a couple.

  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – Bible Study of the book, Seamless, on Wednesdays at noon.
  • Women on Mission @ FBC, Kentwood – Packaging of homemade cookies and local deliveries by ladies and girls on the 19th.

Pray for Judy Noonam and me as we travel to and from Alexandria for a state WMU meeting today.

May you be blessed in all you do today.

Anna Lee