Scripture for Today
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (KJV)
Prayer Focus
Today let’s pray for people around the world who are struggling with sickness, housing problems, relationships, etc. May they turn in God to help with their problems.
Read the Bible in 2026
- August 8
- I Chronicles 25-27
Obituary
Lydia Grace McKnight
Aug 2, 1984 — Aug 11, 2026
Brandon, MS
Lydia Grace McKnight, 42, passed away on Tues. Aug. 4, 2026. Visitation will be held on Tues. Aug. 11, 2026, from 10am-11:15am at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11:30am on Tues. Aug. 11, 2026, at Crossgates Baptist Church with burial in the Alford Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Lydia was born on Aug. 2, 1984, in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Nursing School in 2016 and served as a nurse for 10 years, in which she earned several Daisey Awards for her care and support. Lydia’s favorite color was green, she enjoyed Harry Potter movies, making jewelry, crocheting, singing and listing to music. Most of all she loved traveling to the mountains and spending time with her daughter. She was greatly loved by her family and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, MaKayla Moon; parents, Michael & Gina McKnight; sister, Sara McKnight (Seth Graham) and her nephews, Samuel Graham, Seth Michael Graham and Henry Graham.
Baptist Press
Sunday School Lesson (August 9)
- “Trust”
- Judges 7:1-8, 19-23
Prayer Request
George Bales is at home. Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Pray for Ora Lee Wilson as she awaits surgery.
Devotional
“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.”
Isaiah 58:10
Coming Soon – Pine Ridge Ladies Bible Study based on The Girl’s Still Got It by Lizz Curtis Higgs. September will be here soon.
Also coming in September – Study on Grief at FBC, Kentwood. The classes will be on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office for additional information.
One More Scripture
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Have a wonderful day!
Anna Lee
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