Good morning. I hope you have a plan to do something special this weekend.
Today’s Scripture
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Psalm 100:2 (KJV)
Update on Tim Tyler
Patti said he is progressing. He has medical services at home and stays in contact with his surgery doctor. A recent test showed no indication of cancer, a great improvement. He continues to need our prayers as he recovers from surgery.
Prayer Focus
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Obituaries
Dona Cheramie Williams
Feb 19, 1957 — Jul 22, 2026
Kentwood
Dona Cheramie Williams, beloved wife, and friend; passed away on July 22, 2026 at the age of 69 with her husband Kent Andrew Williams and her son André Pierre Williams by her side.
She was born in Raceland, Louisiana on February 19, 1957, graduating from South Lafourche High School in 1975. After a couple of stops the allure of nature drew herself and Kent to search for a forever home closer to it, finally succeeding when they found a place that checked all their wishes nearby on an ironically named Kentwood in 1996.
She enjoyed quiet mornings on the patio listening to birdsong and a mug of coffee, an enjoyment that extended to her pets, Reni, Sasha, and Starbuck, whom she loved as much as any member of her human family. She gained fulfillment conducting acts of service, especially in making holiday candies and fudges that had to be absolutely perfect before even considering sending it out.
She is survived by her husband Kent Andrew Williams, her son André Pierre Williams, her brother Dean Aramise Cheramie, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Chaisson Cheramie and Rudolph Joesph Cheramie, and her sisters Karen Ann and Kelly Rae Cheramie.
Her visitation service will be held on Saturday July 25, 2026 from 10am until 12 Noon at Mckneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, LA, followed by a brief funeral service and then a graveside service at Robert’s Cemetery in Mount Hermon, Louisiana.
Loyce McDaniel Taylor
Nov 15, 1945 — Jul 22, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA . She was born November 15, 1945 in Osyka, MS and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her son, Wilford Jack Taylor and wife Cathy; grandchildren, Justin Taylor and wife Clare, Jacob Taylor, Nathan Taylor, Paige Taylor, and Natalie Taylor; great-grandchildren, Lottie Taylor and Luke Taylor. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Tee McDaniel; husband, Bobby Taylor; son, Joseph Taylor; brother, Jack McDaniel; twin sister, Joyce McDaniel Pearce; sisters, Dot Rader and Glenda Wiles; adopted sister, Jo Brumfield. Special thanks to The Butterfly Wing Hospice of Baton Rouge for their compassionate care. Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 29, 2026. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible in 2026
- July 25
- II Kings 12:14
A Devotional Scripture
“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign.”
Revelation 11:17
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FBC, Kentwood Kid’s Camp
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Final Scripture Today
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
I want to leave you with two words today.
- Jesus
- Others
Have a great day meditating on those two words.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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