Isn’t it great to wake up on another Lord’s Day ?
Scriptures for Today
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
— Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
He said to them, … “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”
— Matthew 17:20 (NRSVUE)
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
— Romans 10:17 (NASB)
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for people to be saved in churches all around the world. Let’s also pray for those sharing the Good News.
Read the Bible in 2026
- October 11
- Psalms 146 – 150
Obituaries
William Bennett “Bill” Cory
illiam “Bill” Bennett Cory
Bill, age 83, passed away peacefully in north Georgia on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He dedicated 40 years of public school teaching in Tangipahoa Parish. After retiring from teaching, he drove for Council On Aging, and taught the GED program in the parish prison. Bill was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served from 1963-1967. Anyone who knew Bill knew he would give you the shirt off his back, and loved to tell his stories from teaching and his days in the army. Bill loved to hike in the mountains, kayak, fish, camp, and loved anything to do with the outdoors. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather who is already dearly missed by all those that love him.
William is survived by his brother Robert “Bob” Cory; and his 2 sons, Walter Cory and Robert Cory; grandsons Noah, Nicholas, Brayden, and Angel; and great-grandson, Taysom.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, Freddie Gulotta Cory; brothers, Walter Cory, “Ronnie” Dick Cory, and sister, Ellen Cory Davis.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date by the family.
Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home – Hammond
12012 Highway 190 W
Hammond
(Bill grew up in Amite and graduated from Amite High School.)
Baptist Press
Georgia Barnette Missions Offering
It is never too late to support this offering for missions in Louisiana.
Operation Christmas Child
Now is the time to help with “Shoeboxes” by contributing to pay for a Bible in the language of the child, lessons to introduce them to Jesus, traveling costs for the boxes as they travel to the children in undisclosed places around the world, etc. Ir only takes $10.00 per box, which is MUCH CHEAPER than sending in regular mail. You can designate your gift “OCC” at your church. How many boxes will you help with?
Sunday School
I’ve been encouraging you to read the Scriptures for today’s lesson. Today, I want to encourage you to attend Sunday School. The classes at FBC, Kentwood meet at 9:15 . If attending at another church, call a member to ask for the time there.
Two Rivers Annual Associational Meeting
- Tonight at 5 P.M.
- Kedron Baptist Church (west of Amite)
Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
