Good morning, friends. Let’s thank God for this day He has given to us. Let’s ask God to walk with us today and to take care of us as He sees fit.
Today’s Verse
Isn’t that a wonderful assurance? Today, there are several in need of our prayers. Sickness, accidents, and procedures always provide a list of people to pray for. We might not have a turbulent ocean as a setting for our prayers, but God provides ponds, rivers, woods, lawns, and hills as some good locations.
Read the Bible in 2025
- October 17
- Proverbs 16-18
- (I’m enjoying reading Proverbs again.)
Obituaries
Sandy “Granny” Nicholas
September 11, 1944 – October 15, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2025 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. She was born September 11, 1944 in Long Beach, California and was 81 years of age. Granny was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an avid bowler, wonderful seamstress, and loved attending LSU baseball games with her husband and grandchildren. Granny is survived by her son, Mike J. Nicholas; daughter, Melissa D. Lawton; 3 granddaughters, Brynne Nicholas Huye, Allie Hall (Caleb), and Mandy Amond; sister, Terry Parish (John); six nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Billie Scardina; husband, Joe Nicholas, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Heather Nicholas; grandson-in-law, Scott Huye; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe Nicholas, Sr. and Cecil Mae Ortis Nicholas. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love, support, and prayers during this difficult journey. Special thanks to the staff at the The Lodge at Tangi Pines for their supportive and compassionate care given to our beloved Granny and family. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Harold William Harter
September 22, 1934 – October 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harold William Harter, of Kentwood, Louisiana, on October 3, 2025. He was 91 years old.
Harold was born on September 22, 1934, in Winfield, Iowa. He was the son of the late Harold Franklin Harter and Helen Appel Bevil. Both his parents were born in Iowa.
A proud veteran, Harold served in the U.S. Air Force. He later dedicated 25 years of his life to a career with the U.S. Government Immigration as a Border Patrol Agent. He received a Commission of Immigration Certificate of Appreciation, and he served in the NLL Sector of Immigration U.S. Border Patrol and was a member of the Texas Rangers Association. He also had a passion for farming and raising cattle. He was a devoted man of the Christian faith and a longtime member of Church of the Nazarene in Baton Rouge, LA.
Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Stella Viola Harter; son, Frank Harter; daughters, Pam Harter, Connie Sampognaro; grandchildren, Hayden Hatchell, Drew Hatchell, Nicholas Sampognaro, Emily DeLee, Carliss Sampognaro, Frankie Sampognaro; and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Greg Sampognaro, Hayden Hatchell, Edward DeLee, Nick Sampognaro, Drew Hatchell, and Mark Simon.
Honorary Pallbearers include Ricky Brumfield, Brad Blades, John Harter, Tommy Delatte, Buddy Rutland, Paul Knight, and Dave Smith.
Services will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 10, at Sharkey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. Rev. Chandler Veasey will be officiating with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana
It is never too late to contribute to this offering. There are always projects, new churches, camps, etc. in our state that can benefit. There are always friends, family members, homeless, etc. who need to hear about Jesus. Let’s make sure they have the opportunity.
Samaritan’s Purse Provides Opportunities to Pack Shoeboxes and for Children in needy countries to hear about Jesus.
Shoeboxes are unique. They provide love and prayers from packers, toys, school supplies, Bibles, Sunday School lessons, and much love to children with the hope of introducing each child to Jesus.
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Another Thought from the Bible
‘Persecutor of the Way’
4 I caused great trouble to the disciples of Jesus. I even wanted to kill them. I took hold of them and I put them in prison. I did that to both men and women.
5 The most important priest and all the group of Jewish leaders can tell you that this is true. They gave me letters for the Jewish leaders in Damascus. So I travelled to Damascus to take hold of the believers in that city. I wanted to tie them up and bring them back to Jerusalem. Then the leaders here could punish them.’
Acts 22:4-5
Our Blessings
Did you receive some blessing this week? Often our interactions with people impact our lives as much as they impact the lives of others. These interactions can be planned or spontaneous. What you say or do to bless someone else often blesses you too!
Have a wonderful day!
Anna Lee
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