Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for the 2025 graduates of area high schools and colleges as they make decisions concerning their future. Many of them are unsure what they want to do with their next step of life.
Daily Bible Reading
- April 16
- Genesis 43-45
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s say prayers for Dorothy Wall who is in Hood Memorial for therapy for broken bones. Pray for her as she continues to try to walk again. She will probably be there until the end of the month.
Let’s also remember to pray for Mrs. Velma Anthony and others at Tangi Pines.
Let’s also pray for those we consider to be “homebound”. Make a point of contacting at least one of these precious people today.
Obituary
Vincent Dewitt “Monkey” Bennett
October 27, 1952 – April 14, 2025
Vincent Dewitt “Monkey” Bennett, age 72, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Franklinton, Louisiana surrounded by family.
He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Bennett Albers and her husband Jr, and Cindy Bennett Grice and her husband Joey; his son, Jason Brown and his wife Debra; ex wife and mother of his children, Rita Bennett Erembert; and his grandchildren, Sarah Lebo, Joshua Maggio and wife Mallory, Katelyn Maggio, Jolee Grice, Rebecca Brown, Levi Brown, Richard Ballard, Daniel Ballard, Brandon Warden, Haley Warren, and Heidi Warren. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren: Chloe Warren, Zoe Warren, and Carter Maggio. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Marie Forrest, Lettie Ann Goforth, and Mary Lou Hill and her husband Wayne; and his brothers, Charles Bennett and Larry Bennett. numerous nieces and nephews. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac H. Bennett and Annie Blount Bennett; his sisters, Catherine Irene Bennett and Ruby Martinez Bennett; his brothers, Leslie Eugene Bennett, Isaac “Bill” Bennett, and Ivey Alphonse Bennett; his infant son, Robert Vincent Dewitt Bennett; and his grandson, Timothy Warden.
Pallbearers are Joey Grice, Jr Albers, Jason Brown, Josh Maggio, Johnny Jarreau, and Clayton Jarreau. Honorary Pallbearers are Kevin Bennett, Danny Milton, and Marcus Bennett.
He will be remembered for his love of Mountain Dew and Kool cigarettes and his love to pick and joke with everyone. In the final chapter of his life, his niece, Robin Sue Milton, led him to the Lord, and he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior— the absolute best decision he ever made.
Services will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, Louisiana, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, with the funeral service at 1:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Carl Wayne Grice. Interment will follow at Hutchinson Cemetery in Tickfaw.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Riverside Medical Center and Community Care Hospice for the compassionate and loving care provided in his final days. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Additional Bible Study
‘Perseverence’ (1 Co. 10:6-15)
Baptist Press
Jesus is the reason season. Don’t try to replace Him with rabbits, eggs, candy, etc.
Children’s Ministry
There are several Easter Activities planned for children. Call the church office if you need any details.
Senior Adult Lunch
The monthly meal will be in St. Francisville Thursday. If you need additional information check a recent bulletin or call the church office for more information.
Easter Scriptures
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Anna Lee
I forgot to include information about the pastor who was rescued in South Africa. Let’s thank God he is safely back with his family and his church.
(Photo from FOX News)
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