Good Morning. Happy Lord’s Day!

The last two car loads of family just left. We had a very busy Thanksgiving week!

Prayer Focus

Pray for holiday travelers today. Some will travel by air, but many by car. Pray for safety and happy memories for all of them.

Read the Bible Today

• November 30
• Esther 5-8

Today’s Scripture

New Literature

New Sunday School literature will be available in your regular Sunday School class at FBC today. Get your literature so you can prepare for next week’s lesson.

Obituaries

Zack Elester Stewart, Sr.

December 17, 1964 – November 24, 2025

Zack Elester Stewart, Sr., 60, of Roseland, Louisiana, entered into the arms of Jesus on November 24, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and family man, Zack lived a life defined by love, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the people he cherished.

Married to his beloved wife, Melinda Stewart, for 30 years, Zack was the proud father of ten—a role he carried with honor, patience, and a heart bigger than the outdoors he loved so much. If he wasn’t spending time with his family, he could be found doing what brought him peace: hunting, fishing, and appreciating the simple gifts of nature.

Zack worked his entire life in the scaffold industry, where he was known as a hardworking man whose handshake was as binding as any contract. To know him was to know a man of principle—steady, honest, and always true to his word.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nellie and Brady Stewart, his son Wesley Stevens, and his brother Bubba Stewart.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Stewart; his sons Zack Stewart Jr. (Karagan) and Kadin Stewart; his daughters Courtney Stewart, Christa Stewart, Victoria Herrington (Chris), Ella Stewart, and Madilynn Stewart; and his niece and nephew, Chasity and Edward Granger II.

Sister Genelda Dubois (Johnny) and brother AJ Stewart (Pam).

Zack was also blessed with a large and loving group of grandchildren who brought joy and laughter into his life: Seth, Scott, Gracie, Destiny, Josh, Chyanna, Logan, Khloe, Kinsleigh, Lettie, Brady, Noah, and Kyrsten.

Zack’s legacy is one of strength, loyalty, and quiet kindness. His presence will be deeply missed, but the love he poured into his family will continue to live on in every story told, every memory held, and every tradition passed down.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Saturday. Services conducted by Bro. Carlin Sanders. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Charles Bennett Welch

February 13, 1940 – November 29, 2025

Charles Bennett Welch, born February 13, 1940, in Opelousas, LA and a long time resident of Kentwood, LA, has passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2025. He was a member of East Fork Baptist Church. He was a servant of God. Charles is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Lavone Welch; his parents, Clifton Welch (Ona) and Shirley Brown; brothers, Daulton Welch and Gene Welch; and great-granddaughter, Lily Rae Hose. He is survived by his daughters, Kim (Mike) McNabb and Stephanie (Stewart) Pedigo; grandchildren, Dennis Pedigo, Leslie Pedigo, Christopher (Brita) McNabb and Landon McNabb; great-grandchildren, Evy Hose, Audrey Hose, Haidyn McNabb, Amilya McNabb, Maddox McNabb, Parker McNabb, Paige McNabb and Paxton McNabb; his brothers, Wayne McMillan, Billy Welch and Bobby Welch. Visitation will be at East Fork Baptist Church, 17280 La Hwy 1054, Kentwood, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday December 1, 2025 and from 9:00am until religious service at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Services conducted by Reverend Jay Avance. Interment will follow at East Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to a charity of your choice. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Additional Bible Reading

‘Focused on Goodness’

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. … And the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:8-9 b

Have a great Lord’s Day! If He doesn’t live in your heart, you are missing out on so much!

Anna Lee