Today’s Scripture
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” I Peter 4:10
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for peace, getting along, and being helpful to each other all around the world
Read the Bible in 2026
- June 2
- Deuteronomy 11-13
Obituary
Sherry Smith Bridges
July 12, 1961 – June 1, 2026
Sherry Smith Bridges, age 64, of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg, Louisiana.
Sherry was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, faith, generosity, and the love she shared with those around her. She found joy in reading, cross-stitching, puzzles, spending time with her family, and, most of all, making memories with her grandchildren.
Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Walter Bridges Sr.; her children, Walter Bridges Jr. and his wife, Anita, Angela Strickland and her husband, Colton, and Brian Bridges; her grandchildren, Adrian Strickland, Kaylynn Bridges, and William Brecheen; her sisters, Kathy Higginbotham, Debbie Matherne, and Lesa Cook; special niece, Jacey Lynn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy and Hazel Smith; and her mother-in-law, Evelyn Stafford Bridges.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00PM at Mt. Hermon Cemetery in Mt. Hermon, LA. Bro. Don Turner will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Larry Wall III, Mark Alexander, Adrian Strickland, Roger Higginbotham, Paul Matherne, and Todd Rodriquez.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Foundations Hospice, family, and friends for their care, compassion, love, and support during this difficult time.
Sherry’s love, strength, and memory will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Another Request
Pray for the Sanders family in the loss of a young man. The obituiary is not available at this time.
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Verses about Missions
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28: 18-20
Southern Baptist Convention 2026
The convention will be held next week in Florida.
Vacation Bible School in Kentwood
There were 117 children present yesterday. I don’t have a count, but the number of workers, adults plus youth, is usually almost the same as the count of the children. Praise God.
If you know of some area children who were not there, please speak with the adults in the family. VBS runs from 8:30 to 11:30 again this morning.
Have a great day. How will God use you today?
Vacation Bible School?
Visiting others?
Praying from home?
Making phone calls?
Etc.
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality. Colossians 3: 22-24
Have a wonderful day as you choose how to pray. serve, and honor Him today.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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