What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes”. James 4:14
Prayer Focus
Pray for our world as important decisions are made daily that have worldwide impact.
Read the Bible in 2026
- April 7
- Genesis 19-21
New Baby Today
The Ballard baby boy is due today. Pray for mom, dad, and for the two big sisters.
Obituaries
Vickie M. Futrell
August 14, 1961 – April 2, 2026
A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born August 14, 1961 in New Orleans, LA and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Futrell Martin; son-in-law, Richard Fletcher; grandson, Jase Mitchell Martin; brother, Phillip Morris; sisters-in-law, Debbie Rhodes, Marcie Thames, and Ramona Hayden; sister friend, Glenda Barlow; nieces and nephews, Jessica, JoJo, Jayde and Jolie Wall, Laura and Steven Lee and David, Colleen and Chloe Thames. Preceded in death by her husband, Mitch Futrell; parents, Jimmy and Kathy Morris; sister, Pamela Smith; brothers-in-law, Mike Futrell and Kerry Smith; nephew, Jason Smith; and niece, Leslie Futrell. Graveside Services will be held at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA at 2:00PM Wednesday, April 8, 2026. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
George Kelly Williams
May 17, 1941 – April 3, 2026
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born May 17, 1941 in Franklinton, LA and was 84 years of age. He is survived by daughter, Paige and Brian Covington; grandson, Bransen Schwebel; daughter, Tina and Haze Whaley; son, Bruce Williams; friends, Sherry and Freddie Tanguis. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Williams; parents, Sam and Viola Williams; 2 sons, Kelly and Matt Williams; and 2 daughters, Shanda Williams and Regina Addison. Graveside Services will be held at Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA at 3:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. Services conducted by Charles Santora. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Baptist Press
You will surely find one or more articles that interest you today. I have already been reading. It’s worth my time….
Additional Verse
Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 NIV
Purchases for OCC
If you desire to help OCC this week, please consider purchasing socks for boys and girls 10-14 years old. You can hand a bag to David or me or leave a bag on the door to the OCC room in the hallway beneath the sanctuary area.
Thanks for reading and praying today.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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