I am thanking God for allowing me to have had a good week and to spend time with friends in times to sadness and joy, as well as involvement with some of you to work on projects for our Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.
Today’s Scripture
That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
1 John 1:3 (WEB)
Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for comfort during the summer months as the temperatures rise. Be sure to say special prayers for those who can not as easily survive as others. Help others as needed.
Obituaries
Dr. Ernest Morris Graham
July 7, 1964 – July 15, 2026
Obituary for Dr. Ernest Morris Graham
A memorial service for Dr. Ernest Morris Graham, age 62 of Lindale, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale, Texas. Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Ernest passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Lindale. He was born on July 7, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Edsel Burlin and Mary Ann (Morris) Graham. Ernest had just recently moved to Lindale and was previously of Longview, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. After earning numerous degrees (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Louisiana College), he was currently working as an Adjunct Professor with LeTourneau University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Graham also served as a Minister of Education, Missionary, Pastor, and in Chaplain roles throughout his career. In his spare time, Ernest enjoyed watching sports, playing golf with his sons, reading to his grandchildren, and “chewing” on God’s Word with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chief of Police, Edsel Burlin and Mary Ann Graham, of Kentwood, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Samantha Graham of Lindale; children, William Graham and wife, Kasey of Long Island, New York; Clayton Graham and wife, Mollie of Fort Worth, Texas and their children, Soren and Judah Graham; Joseph Graham and wife, Julia of Longview, Texas; sisters, Becky Purvis and husband, Rusty, and Beth Lee and husband, Tim, both of Amite, Louisiana; niece and nephew Krista and Jeremy Purvis; and nieces Maryanna and Macy Lee.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Dr. Graham’s memory by instilling a treasured habit of his into your lives – telling a loved one what or who you’re thankful for, praying and eating as a family at the dinner table, or choosing a name of God to meditate on for the coming year at Christmastime.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dr. Ernest Morris Graham please visit our Sympathy Store.
Upcoming Events
Visitation
JUL 24. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CT)
Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home
206 West South Street
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3141
Memorial Service
JUL 24. 10:00 AM (CT)
Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home
206 West South Street
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3141
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Read the Bible in 2026
- July 18
- I Kings 15-17
Baptist Press
I have glanced over these articles and plan to come back to read most of these this afternoon.
A Verse to Meditate On
Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
Psalm 37:37
Today is the Day
The associational missions meeting at FBC, Greensburg will give you a good opportunity to learn about two missions, one in Baton Rouge and one internationally. You can come with a group or come on your own. Just come for 10:00 A.M. Finish the morning enjoying the pot-luck lunch.
This weekend is a good time to “Serve the Lord With Gladness”!
Finalize your plans and preparations for tomorrow, the Lord’s Day.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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