Today’s Verse

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Our Easter Scripture for Today

(This is probably the best known Scripture and the first one you ever learned.)

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Prayer Focus

Let’s pray for those who will be finishing their work week today. As we pray, thank God for them. Each one makes a difference in the lives of others.

Read the Bible in 2026

• March 20
• Hebrews 7-10

Sunday School Lesson for This Week

• “Glory”
• Matthew 17:1-13

Obituary

Charlie M. “Sonny” Blades

April 26, 1937 – March 17, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA Charlie M. “Sonny” Blades passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, at the age of 88. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Kentwood. 

Charlie was a man defined by hard work, dedication, and service. He proudly served as a Louisiana State Police trooper, a role in which he earned deep respect for his integrity and commitment to protecting others. Beyond his years in law enforcement, he was well known in the community as a dairy farmer and as the owner of Blades’ Tractor, where his work ethic and reliability left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Donna Blades; two sons, Darrin P. Blades and Leslie Malcolm Blades; his cherished grandchildren, Jessie Blades, Mac Blades, Whitney Boutwell, and Brandon Blades; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Louis “Frog” Blades and Rex Blades; and two sisters, Juan Potts and Peggy Givens.

He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Craig Blades; his parents, Charlie Alton Blades and Ruby Cutrer Blades; and his sister, Bernadette Blades Oliver.

Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Amite Cemetery.

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Ladies’ Night

I’m looking forward to the group of ladies who will choose to gather at the FBC Fellowship Hall tonight at 6 P.M. What a blessing this time will be for those who attend.

Operation Christmas Child

Packages for items for the SHOEBOXES are arriving. We will be able to have a workday for hygiene kits soon. Let me know if you are interested in helping.

Be joyful in all you do today!

Anna Lee