FRIDAY

My Chosen Verse for Today

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11 

Imagine this picture – a person holding a road map.

God has wonderful plans for each of us. Do we seek His will? Wait a minute as you let your imaginenation focus on a map.

Obituary

Kim Cutrer Schwartz

November 9, 1955 – January 21, 2026

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born November 9, 1955 in Kentwood, LA and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Schwartz; step-daughter, Stacey Smith; step-grandchildren, Christina Smith, Ray Smith and wife, Addie, and Trent Smith; step-great-grandchildren, Douglas and Smith Leto;  sister, Renae Cutrer Hidalgo and husband, Ron; brother, Dana Larry Cutrer, Jr. and wife, Angie; nieces, Phoebe Lise Crippin and Laurel Lindsey Wilson. Preceded in death by her parents, Dana Larry Cutrer. Sr. and Gloria Dean Adams Cutrer; and a step-great grandson, Anderson Leto. A private service for the family to mourn their loss will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please pray for Charlie and other family members.

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Sunday School Lesson – January 26

  • “Mercy Extended”
  • Matthew 9: 10-19 and 23-26

Read the Bible in 2026

  • January 23
  • Luke 3
  • Feel free to join in with us at any point.

Weather Considerations

I am not a weather person, but heed the warnings and instructions of those who are. It seems we have COLD days ahead with the possibility of ICE. In this area, we are not usually equipped for safe traveling under these conditions.

Prayer Focus for Today

We have two family members, one east of here and one west of here, and friends who are “out of pocket” right now. They are hoping for flights today. Please join me in praying for them and all the others who would love to safely get home today. “Home” will be the destination hoped for by many people today.

Also pray for families with illnesses and deaths now. Traveling will probably be limited, so let’s pray.

  1. Get prepared.
  2. Help others prepare.

Anna Lee