THE PRAYER LINK – FRIDAY

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”    Ephesians 2:10

Read the Bible Today

  • July 10
  • II Samuel 19-21

Prayer Focus

We seem to have had a number of deaths in our area this week. Let’s pray for the families we know and the families we don’t know.

Obituaries

Blake Bellue Stewart

November 8, 1974 – July 8, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born November 8, 1974 in McComb, MS and was 51 years of age. 

Blake had a quiet way of making people feel loved. He had a tough exterior, but those who knew him best knew that beneath it was a gentle spirit and a heart full of compassion. His kindness, loyalty, and selflessness defined the way he lived and the way he loved. 

Blake adored his wife, Denise. He never missed a chance to tell people how beautiful she was or how lucky he was to have her. More than anything, he loved being a dad. His daughters were his whole world, and he was endlessly proud of them. He spoiled them every chance he got and loved them with every part of his heart. 

A devoted Ole Miss fan, Blake’s favorite place was Oxford, Mississippi, surrounded by his girls, his family, and his friends. He also found great joy in grilling on his porch, watching football, and spending time with the people he loved, especially his two “buds,” Jordan Hawkins and Brody Tate. 

The people in Blake’s life meant everything to him. He was loyal to the core, generous to a fault, and always there when someone needed him. He treasured his lifelong friendships with Misti Causey and Ricky Ivey, whose bond with him reflected the love and loyalty he gave so freely. 

Blake showed those around him what it meant to love your family well, to be a faithful husband, a devoted father, and a true friend. He will be missed beyond words, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know and love him. 

He is survived by his wife, Denise Dyer Stewart; 2 daughters, Aley Blake Stewart and Ashby Elizabeth Reeves; granddaughter, Ella; 1 brother, Michael Lewis Stewart, Jr.; 2 nieces, Sophie and Sarah Stewart; uncles, Lane Bellue and wife, Cindy and Ricky Stewart and wife, Sandra; cousin, Trey Bellue and family. Preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Jean Stewart; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Beverly Dyer. 

Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2026. Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Sharkey Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Edith “Bay” Cutrer

March 22, 1927 – July 8, 2026

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born March 22, 1927 in Independence, LA and was 99 years of age. “Bay” loved her flowers, spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She loved LSU Baseball and listening to The Dominos Band. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Joan Schnellenberger and husband Ralph and Belinda Edwards and husband Andrew; 3 grandchildren, Annie Schnellenberger, Shea Edwards and wife Bailie, Shanna Ott and husband Johnny; 1 great-granddaughter, Emersyn Mae Ott. Preceded in death by husband, Leslie J. Cutrer; parents, Alex and Amelia Clark; brother, Loyce Clark; 3 sisters, Lucille Demon, Bessie Clark, and Vera Mae Sullivan. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 3:00PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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SS Lesson for July 12th

  • “Unwavering Determination”
  • Joshua 14:1-15
  • Explore the Bible Series

Devotional Scripture

You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you…You shall seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart. 

Jeremiah 29:12-13 (WEB)

Children’s Camp Coming Soon

Pray for the children who will attend and the adults who will be working with them.

A Closing Scripture

You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you…You shall seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart. 

 Jeremiah 29:12-13 (WEB)

I will prayer for you as you go through this Friday and let your “life shine for Jesus”. May your witness be strong in faith today!

Anna Lee