Prayer Focus for the Day

Today, let’s pray for all those such as police, firemen, and ambulance drivers, who are on standby for the next situation they will need to focus on. They live each day in expectation of what they might be doing within the next hour. Let’s pray they are up to the next situation, the one after that, etc. I can make a list of those I know who fit this category. Instead of me listing them, you make your own list and then pray for them individually and as a group.

Hurricane Victims and Relief Teams

The storms were not yesterday, but the damage and the heartache is still there for so many people. Possible ways to help them: Donations to Samaritan’s Purse or Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief.

I know many people want to load some things in a car and try to get to a place on a map, but in my opinion those who are well trained and experienced as well as working with a big network of people can do the best job. It’s like letting the firemen tend to fighting fires and police deal with criminals. The big groups also know what and where to make their purchases in volume, as well as having all the equipment needed to address various problems.

What can we do? Send our support and prayers.

Read the Bible Every Day

October 18
Jeremiah 8:14-10:17
Psalm 119:28-32
Proverbs 25:1-3
I Thessalonians 1:1-2;12

Obituary

Michael Wayne Strong

September 12, 1950 – October 16, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Albany, LA. He was born September 12, 1950 in Amite, LA and was 74 years of age. He was a retired truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his son, Michael Curtis Strong and wife, Rhiannon; daughter, Cristal Strong; grandchildren, Courtney Tassin and fiancé, Maxwell Kopenski, Allie Vicara, William Strong, and Gabe Strong; and a sister, Anne Holcomb. Preceded in death by wife, Penny Easley Strong; parents, Eugene and Mable Strong; brother, Ronald Eugene Strong; 2 sisters, Sonya Newcomb and Pam Easley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with religious services at 7:00PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Services conducted by Chaplain Todd Vickery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Reminder

Coach Shaw’s wake will begin at 5 P.M. at First Baptist Church, Kentwood. I know many of you will be going to pay your respects.

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Today’s Prayer List

Be sure to remember Amy Tolar in Florida as decisions are made concerning her treatment. Also, pray for her mother-in-law, who is the resident caregiver.

Continue to pray for Bro. Darryl as he has follow up exams for the surgeries he has had.

Pray for Bryan and Rita Tate during some difficult times. I have another similar situation on my heart. Pray for this couple too.

I also have an unnamed request I would appreciate you praying about.

Add your own new requests to youR running prayer list.

Reminder

Women on Mission

We will have our monthly meeting Sunday at 5:00 and our mission activity on the 26th.

Thank-you for “tuning in” today.

I know your prayers mean so much. Almost daily, someone reminds me of praying for David when he was so sick. God brought David’s health back to him!!! Miracles happen to people of today just like Biblical days. God uses doctors, praying friends, special caregivers who even come to the home, etc. to help people get better.

Anna Lee