But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

— Galatians 5:22-23, NIV

Be sure your life includes plenty of “GOOD FRUIT” today!

Read the Bible in 2026

• April 21
• Exodus 7-9

Prayer Focus

Today, I plan to continue praying for the solution to the problems in the Middle East including the peace talks.

Obituary

Brian Kelly Hudson

July 27, 1966 – April 7, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born July 27, 1966 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 59 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Marcie Hudson; children, George Brumfield (Amber), Celes May (Witt), Chandler Hudson (Sianna), and Nick Shelton (Jessica); and numerous grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, J.L. Hudson, Sr. and Edith Chaney Hudson; son, Allen Shelton. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Serving Others

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” 

Philippians 2:3-4 NIV

I hope you have a desire to “do for others” and not just for yourself! It is so rewarding. You will never regret the unselfish acts you do for others or ever get to the point where “OTHERS” are not important in your daily life.

Coming Soon

Vacation Bible School will be held at FBC, Kentwood in just over a month. Be sure you save the date and help plan for the children in your family to attend. You might even plan to work in VBS this year. The rewards of working with the children and teaching them about Jesus are many. In addition, you can make some new “little friends”!

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee