Wednesday

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalms 19:1

Prayer Focus Today Disaster Relief Teams

Today, let’s say prayers for the Baptist Disaster Relief Teams from 13 states that are working in areas of the southeast that had so much damage from the last hurricane. While I was attending a WMU meeting in Alexandria yesterday, I visited with Bro. Stan Statham who heads the Louisiana Disaster Relief team. He has just returned from Georgia and North Carolina and was working to get ready for another trip. He and the team had fed hot meals to people in central Georgia and in the North Carolina mountains. He said his team was the first outsiders seen in N. C. since the hurricane. He said the needs were overwhelming and is restocking in plans to return for more cooking and sharing about God. He said we can best help him and the team by providing funds for them make purchases in quantity.

This is the link in case you want to donate. https://louisianabaptists.org/about/teams/missions-ministry/disaster-relief/donate/

If you would rather give through your local church, be sure to specify Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief.

Bro. Stan said it will me many months before many of the people there get basic services again. Pray for them during this very difficult time.

Also, pray for the physical health of the volunteers and the people living in all those areas with so much hurricane damage. Bro. Stan seemed to be exhausted, but still keeping on. Be proud and supportive of the Baptist Relief teams in action there.

Read the Bible Every Day

  • October 9
  • Isaiah 51:1-54:3
  • Psalm 118:15-21
  • Proverbs 24:13-14
  • Philippians 1:1-20

Obituaries

David Oneal Miller

May 10, 1970 – October 6, 2024

A resident of Holden, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 8:33PM at PAM Specialty Hospital in Hammond, LA. He was born May 10, 1970 in Bogalusa, LA and was 54 years of age. He is survived by his 2 sons, David Miller and Freddie Miller; spouse, Melinda Rushing; sisters, Beverly Kinchen and Crystal Adams; stepchildren, Leslie McKinney and Christy McLeod; nieces and nephews, Kristin Dover, Joshua Kinchen and his wife Brooke, Tobin Martin, Joseph Adams, and Melody Newcomb and husband, Brandon; and many family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Evelyn Miller; brother, Freddie Lamar Miller; grandparents, Percy and Massie Miller and Joe and Annie Miley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Joey Wampler and Pastor Brenda Reid. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McKneely Funeral Home. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

James “JP” Cutrer

July 24, 1944 – October 7, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 in Loranger, LA surrounded by his family. He was born July 24, 1944 in Independence, LA and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Ridgedell Cutrer; 3 children, James D. Cutrer, Sr. and wife, Marcy, Michael W. Cutrer and wife, Jennifer, and Melissa Cutrer Castello and husband, Bobby; grandchildren, James D. Cutrer, Jr., Phillip Hunter Cutrer and wife, Harley, Annie Ball, Allison Ball, Chase Barnes, Addison Hughes and husband, Chase, and Trinity Castello; great-grandson, Wesson Barnes; sister, Lettie Mae Carpenter. Preceded in death by his parents, Dedric Warren Cutrer, Sr.  and Lorine Bankston Cutrer; grandson, Braden Cutrer; brothers and sisters, Zelton Cutrer, Dedric Warren Cutrer, Jr., Marie Cutrer McAnelly, Jimmy Ray Cutrer, and Evon Cutrer. Visitation at Union Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thank-you for reading and following God’s leadership in praying and helping others.

Anna Lee