Good morning, friends.
Prayer Focus
Some of us don’t like the heat of these summer days, but spend our time inside, if possible. Others have a lot of health trouble being outside. Unfortunately, some people don’t have air conditioning. Pray for those who have difficulties with the heat. “Put feet to your prayers”, if possible.
Daily Bible Reading Passage
- July 2
- I Samuel 21-24
Bible Verse of the Day
Obituaries
Robert David Parent Jr.
September 15, 1968 – June 30,
Robert David Parent Jr., affectionately known as “BB” to his IBEW brothers and sisters passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and a proud Louisiana native. David was born on September 15, 1968, to Robert “Bob” David Parent Sr. and Essie Marie Gill Parent in Hammond, LA. He was raised in Natalbany, LA and attended Natalbany Baptist Christian School and Independence High School where he graduated in 1988. After high school, David followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to become a journeyman wireman for the past 30 years. He has worked in Michigan, Louisiana, Illinois, and Indiana, and he was a proud member of the IBEW Local 995 in Baton Rouge, LA. David was an avid LSU fan who bled purple and gold, and his passions were hunting and fishing which he often invited family and friends to his good ol’ fish fry. He was a one-of-a-kind man that will be forever missed and is now on an eternal fishing trip with Jesus.
David is survived by his best friend and wife of 30 years, Kimberly Harper Parent; his two daughters, Amanda Parent and Rebecca Parent (Joey Troxclair); four grandchildren, Avery Taylor, Anya, Michael, and Declan Schexnayder; father, Robert “Bob” Parent Sr.; two sisters, Marla “Molly” Parent and Jana; his beloved terrier, Jax; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Theresa Forrest; sister and brother-in-law, James and Gwen Williams; nephews, Kade, Keegan, and Kamden Pedelahore; and numerous extended family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Marie Gill Parent; brother, Michael Parent; paternal grandparents, Harry and Belle Parent; maternal grandparents, Jim and Maggie Mullen; father-in-law, Pete Harper; and his beloved terrier, PeeWee.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at The River Church in Tickfaw on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Ralph Stewart will officiate.
(David “”married into” the Harper family of Roseland. I’ve know Kim, her dad, and other family members my whole life.)
George “Perry” Jenkins
November 19, 1945 – July 1, 2025
Perry Jenkins passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home in Amite, LA. Although he was a jack of many trades over the years, he was a self-employed dairy farmer for most of his life. In his spare time, you would find him spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and fooling with horses. He was born November 19, 1945, in Amite, LA and was 79 years of age. He is survived by the mother of his children, Carolyn Smart Jenkins; daughters, Cindy Jenkins Giron and husband, Carlos, Becki Jenkins, and Calli Jenkins Hughes and husband, John Ashley; grandchildren, Bess Giron-Tycer and husband, Laton, Kane McPherson and wife, Carolyn, Conner Alston and wife, Shelbie, Blaise Giron, Zach Perry Messina, Ashton Hughes, and Cate Alston; great-grandchildren, Russell Luke Alston and George Porter McPherson. Preceded in death by his father, George M. Jenkins; mother, Beatrice Hale Jenkins; father-in-law, Fred P. Smart; mother-in-law, Bessie Williams Smart; sisters, Shirley Primes and Francine Jenkins; brother, Gerald M. Jenkins. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Harrell Sharkey, Jr. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(Perry was a member of the Jenkins family of Roseland.)
Additional Bible Focus
‘Shine Like the Sun’
Matthew 13:40-43
Habits
There are good habits and bad habits. Reading your Bible frequently is one of the best habits you can have. Give it a try if you don’t already read your Bible at least once a day.
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Anna Lee
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