A Verse for Today
- May 16
- And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 1Ephesians 6:18, NIV
Prayer Focus Today – Others
What should we pray concerning a friend, a teacher, a neighbor, a pastor, a relative, a grandchild, etc.?
Read the Bible in 2026
- May 16
- Numbers 7
Obituary
Clay A. Bankston, Jr.
November 6, 1948 – May 13, 2026
Clay A. Bankston, Jr. also known as Butch or Brother, he was resident of Amite, LA, formerly of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born November 6, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 77 years of age. He loved his grandkids, animals, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Clay was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and a proud graduate of Istrouma High School. He is survived by daughter, Ash-Leigh Bankston Garcia and husband, Omar; son, Jonathan Clay Bankston and wife, Kelly; grandchildren, Adam “A.J.” Calais and fiancé, Ashlee, Ana-Grace Garcia, Grant Bankston, Carter Bankston, Easton Garcia, and Everett Bankston; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Kofron and husband, Bob, and Margaret Wascom; and numerous other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Clay A. Bankston, Sr. and Bessie Morris Bankston. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, May 18, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Randel Camardelle. Interment Bankston Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Tomorrow’s Sunday School Lesson
- “Active Faith”
- Matthew 25:31-46
- Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood begins at 9:15.
- Many classes to choose from.
- We would love to have you visit us.
A Verse for Graduates
I will walk by faith
II Corinthians 5:7
A Verse for Today
- May 16
- And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 1Ephesians 6:18, NIV
Prayer Focus Today – Others
What should we pray concerning a friend, a teacher, a neighbor, a pastor, a relative, a grandchild, a graduate, etc.?
Read the Bible in 2026
- May 16
- Numbers 7
Obituary
Clay A. Bankston, Jr.
November 6, 1948 – May 13, 2026
Clay A. Bankston, Jr. also known as Butch or Brother, he was resident of Amite, LA, formerly of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born November 6, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 77 years of age. He loved his grandkids, animals, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Clay was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and a proud graduate of Istrouma High School. He is survived by daughter, Ash-Leigh Bankston Garcia and husband, Omar; son, Jonathan Clay Bankston and wife, Kelly; grandchildren, Adam “A.J.” Calais and fiancé, Ashlee, Ana-Grace Garcia, Grant Bankston, Carter Bankston, Easton Garcia, and Everett Bankston; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Kofron and husband, Bob, and Margaret Wascom; and numerous other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Clay A. Bankston, Sr. and Bessie Morris Bankston. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, May 18, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Randel Camardelle. Interment Bankston Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Baptist Press
A Verse for Graduates
I will walk by faith, even when I cannot see.
“I will walk b y faith, II Corinthians 5:7
Vacation Bible School
The time is getting close.
- June 1-5
- 8:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Contact the church office for more information (229-8111).
Have a blessed day as you strive to be a blessing to others.
Anna Lee
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