Today’s Verse
“Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things.”
Ecclesiastes 11:5
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for senior adults in our communities. Think of all the wonderful things you have learned from those who are older than you. Often, they are the most faithful people in our churches. Let’s pray for them regularly.
Obituary
Curtis Keith Allen
April 23, 1948 – April 24, 2026
Curtis’ Obituary
Curtis Keith Allen, 78, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.
For many years Keith and his brother, James, were the co-owners of Kentwood Farm Center. He enjoyed cutting his grass and helping others with theirs. He was a proud Kentwood Kangaroo class of 1966 alumni. On Friday nights, you could find him sitting in the stands “Under the tank” cheering on the Kentwood Kangaroos and on Saturdays watching any LSU sports team.
He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood.
Keith was born April 23, 1948 to the now late J.Y. and Mamie McNabb Allen.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Michael Keith Allen and Curtis Keith Allen, Jr. (Leigh Anne); grandson, Zachary “Zac” Allen (Haylee); and granddaughter, Jules Allen; 3 great-grandchildren, Caroline, Clay, and Carli Allen; brother-in-law, Jerry L. Clark (Betty); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Allen; sister, Dorothy Gill; brother, James Allen; brother in law, Billy Gill; and sister in law, Hazel Allen.
Memorial service to be held at First Baptist Church in Kentwood on Tuesday, May 5th, at 6pm.
McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
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Don’t Forget
Thursday, we will. celebrate the National Day of Prayer for our country.
ADDITIONAL VERSE
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching .” Hebrews 10: 24-25
Be an encourager today!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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