Good morning, friends. Let’s be thankful for the rain we had yesterday. It was needed! Did you see red clay blowing last week as construction people worked and as vehicles traveled on unpathed roads or driveways? Did you see the dust flying as people cut grass or wind blew on unplanted fields? Let’s be thankful for rain this week!
Verse of the Day
Read the Bible Today
10-9-25
Psalm 133-139
Baptist Press
I learned something new this morning! There is a museum opening in Nashville to honor Gospel music.
From Fisk Jubilee Singers to megachurch hits, new museum celebrates Christian music.
Good morning. I trust all of you are thanking God for all he has done for us and looking forward to a good day ahead. Living many years allows us to have free time to be around and love more people we choose, not just follow a strict work schedule every day.
Bad Weather
We learned yesterday that Monday’s bad weather included three small tornadoes in south Tangipahoa Parish. Let’s thank God they were small and only minimal tornadoes.
Verse of the Day
Senior Adult Revival
We had a great meeting and a wonderful lunch at Line Creek yesterday. Today, the last day, the meeting will be at Friendship Baptist Church. Thanks to the committee who planned this special week for us.
Prayer Request
I have a special prayer request for Jimmy Harrell who had a tree limb fall on him after the rain Monday. According to the report we received yesterday, he has 16 stitches in his head and a broken shoulder. He was in North Oaks.
Obituaries
David Williams
October 20, 1949 – October 2, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, David Williams passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 2nd at his home at 75 years of age. He was born October 20th, 1949 in Townshend, Vermont. He is survived by his wife Rindy, his son Nathan, his brother Dennis Williams and wife Barbara, their children Ian, Taylor, and Jameson; sister-in-law Jane Williams and children Erin and Max, sister-in-law Patricia Williams and child Ryan, sister-in-law Cindy Landry and child Mikel Brown and her children Asia, Jayton and Stella.
The family has chosen to grieve privately, thus no formal services will be held. Those wishing to gather in David’s memory are welcome to do so. He would love to be the life of the party one last time. We wish to thank everyone for the outpouring of support that we have received.
David was born and raised with his 3 brothers, many cousins and friends living a rural life in southern Vermont. Drafted into the Army in 1969, he served 2 years in Vietnam where he earned his National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medals. David returned home in 1971, married Rindy in 1974, and they had their first and only child, Nathan, in 1978. Growing frustrated with a life of being snowed in every winter, David moved with his family from Vermont to Louisiana in 1985.
After becoming settled in Louisiana and adjusting to a new way of life, David became an avid horseback rider and participated in many organized and not-so-organized trail rides throughout Louisiana and Mississippi, often attending the annual week-long Dixie Trail Ride, rain or shine, with his best friend Jerry Bennett. Many of his weekends were spent with his wife Rindy and son Nathan on horseback, exploring the wooded property surrounding their house in Kentwood, always on the hunt for new trails.
David was well known and loved among his many friends, coworkers, and contractors and being the people person that he was, he loved everyone he met. He could be recognized from a mile away in his standard off-white “work” cowboy hat and his old blue and grey diesel pickup. An employee of the St. Helena Parish Hospital for over 30 years, he became a staple in the area and quickly began to develop many personal and professional relationships that stood the test of time. His expertise and innate knowledge in plumbing, electrical wiring, gas lines and machine repair, along with Master Plumber certification, guided him into his eventual position as head of maintenance, a demanding position that he was proud to hold until his retirement.
David was a two times cancer survivor, beating both colon and prostate cancer within 5 years. While there were the expected ups and downs, after many trips among Kentwood, Hammond and New Orleans, David completed all of his surgeries and treatments with absolute courage and never once complained or allowed his ailments to affect his outlook on life. He kept his head up and did what he felt needed to be done to ensure he could be here as long as he could to provide for his family and worked up until the day he couldn’t anymore.
Anyone who knew David could tell you that his smile and laugh could light up the room. David was a charismatic and kind man. He always had a joke or a funny story on hand; making people laugh was a gift that he always gave freely, and he never asked anything in return. David was highly intelligent and could often figure people out before they even opened their mouths. Although rarely expressed out loud, those that knew him well knew that David was devoted to making sure his family was taken care of.
The family wishes to thank everyone for your support and for being there for David throughout the years. He made many, many friends in his time at the St. Helena Parish Hospital and loved you all.
McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.Edwin C. Nicholson
There are two more obituaries, but are for another area.
Good morning. I’m thankful for yesterday’s rain. How about you?
Verse of the Day
Senior Adult Revival
Today is Day 2. We will meet at Line Creek.
Read the Bible in 2025
October 7
Psalm 119:89-176
Sunday’s Lesson
Oct. 12
God’s Plans
Numbers 22:22-35
New Baby
Rangle and Emma Pittman have a baby son who was born late Sunday night. I didn’t write down any information when Grandma Judy told us yesterday.
Obituary
Harold William Harter
September 22, 1934 – October 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harold William Harter, of Kentwood, Louisiana, on October 3, 2025. He was 91 years old.
Harold was born on September 22, 1934, in Winfield, Iowa. He was the son of the late Harold Franklin Harter and Helen Appel Bevil. Both his parents were born in Iowa.
A proud veteran, Harold served in the U.S. Air Force. He later dedicated 25 years of his life to a career with the U.S. Government Immigration as a Border Patrol Agent. He received a Commission of Immigration Certificate of Appreciation, and he served in the NLL Sector of Immigration U.S. Border Patrol and was a member of the Texas Rangers Association. He also had a passion for farming and raising cattle. He was a devoted man of the Christian faith and a longtime member of Church of the Nazarene in Baton Rouge, LA.
Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Stella Viola Harter; son, Frank Harter; daughters, Pam Harter, Connie Sampognaro; grandchildren, Hayden Hatchell, Drew Hatchell, Nicholas Sampognaro, Emily DeLee, Carliss Sampognaro, Frankie Sampognaro; and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Greg Sampognaro, Hayden Hatchell, Edward DeLee, Nick Sampognaro, Drew Hatchell, and Mark Simon.
Honorary Pallbearers include Ricky Brumfield, Brad Blades, John Harter, Tommy Delatte, Buddy Rutland, Paul Knight, and Dave Smith.
Services will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 10, at Sharkey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. Rev. Chandler Veasey will be officiating with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Today’s Quote
“A Christian in his surroundings should encourage everyone to be better, instead of being the one who stoops to be like everyone else.”
“I looked, and between the throne and the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders stood a Lamb who appeared to have been slaughtered. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes (the eyes are the seven Spirits of God sent out over all the earth)“.
This verse describes Jesus as a sacrificed Lamb with seven horns and seven eyes, representing the Holy Spirit’s power and knowledge sent out to the entire earth.
It’s up to us. He always chooses us. Seek Him today.
Bible Reading for 10/4
Psalm 108:114
October 4th
Obituary
John G. Holcomb, Jr.
July 12, 1949 – October 1, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Fair City Rehab in Franklinton, LA. He was born July 12, 1949 and was 76 years of age. John was a U. S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his nephew, Shawn Holcomb. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Holcomb; and a brother, Donald Holcomb. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 1:00PM on Monday, October 6, 2025. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Blake Bennett is doing well following his surgery Wednesday afternoon.
Glenda Harrell is home and doing well following yesterday’s procedure.
Laurie Miller is having shoulder trouble. Pray for her improvement.
Michael Anthony has had heart and leg issues but is home and resting now.
Update your personal prayer list.
Additional Bible Reading
‘The Sevenfold Spirit’
Revelation 1:4-5 is an apostolic greeting from John to the seven churches in Asia, bestowing grace and peace from the triune God: the Father (the eternal, unchanging one), the seven spirits (representing the Holy Spirit’s perfection or full ministry), and Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of all earthly kings. The passage continues by acknowledging Jesus’ love for believers and His act of freeing them from sin through His sacrificial blood.
Greeting to the Seven Churches
4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
The parking lots have a fresh coat of stiping paint and the doors also have fresh paint. All this looks very nice. Thanks to the properties committee of FBC, Kentwood.
Today is a good day to ____________.
Fill in the blank – Call a person who has been ill. Visit someone who has been missing church. Prepare a dish or meal for someone. Etc.
Prepare today.
It always helps to prepare for Sundays. Which of these preparations will you choose to do today?
Select clothing.
Cook some of tomorrow’s lunch.
Study your SS lesson.
Tidy up your home.
Etc.
Have a great day. “Today” is always the best day to encourage others.
Whenever the Lord raised up a judge over Israel, he was with that judge and rescued the people from their enemies throughout the judge’s lifetime. For the Lord took pity on his people, who were burdened by oppression and suffering.
How will you show them God loves them through you?
No New Obituaries Today
Anna Lee
ADDITION
Obituary for Virginia Christine Sanders
Thanks to Cathy Potts for sharing.
Virginia Christine Sanders age 81, of Kentwood, LA. passed away at home September 28,2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Mabel Newberry and Bordelon Passman; brothers James Elvin Passman, Robert Passman, Ned Passman, and David Passman,; Sister Martha Prestwood. She is survived by her husband Layne Sanders; Children Christy (Chris) Sanders, Paula Brooks, Roxanne (Dale) Kruse, , Melinda (Bubba) Palmer, Mike (Joni) Sanders, Sister-In-Law Lottie Passman, Brother Darrel Passman (Geraldine). Grandchildren Heather, A.J.(Bridget), Joe, Amy, Alex (Kelli), Sara (Matt), Crystal, Robin, Will, Brittany, Adrian. Eighteen Great Grandchildren and Numerous nieces and nephews. If you knew Virginia, you knew she loved to sing. Today she is singing with the Angels and her lungs are completely healed. “I have called you by name; you are mine.”
Good morning, faithful friends and prayer warriors. It’s hard to believe, but it is now October or 2025. Most is this year is history. I know we are all looking for the cooler temperatures October brings.
Today’s Bible Verse
Reading the Bible in 2025
October 1
Psalm 96-102
In three months we will be completing the reading of the bible this year. It’s not an impossible task when we do it one day at a time. Today, we only have seven short chapters.
It will soon be time to “Read the Bible in 2026”. Do you think we should read it using the format we had this year or a new one? Let me know what you think.
Obituaries
Charlotte Ann Reno Catoire
July 22, 1944 – September 28, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her home. She was born July 22, 1944 in New Orleans, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by 3 daughters, Denise Catoire Berthelot and husband, Andrew, Danette Catoire Weems and husband, Donald, and Delane Catoire Lanier and husband, Scott; 8 grandchildren, A.J. Berthelot, Chase Berthelot, Demi Cutrer and husband, Paul, Donald Weems and wife, Summer, Deryn Marks and husband Dillon, Blaine Williams, Breonne Butler and husband, Dylan, and Brelynn Williams; 10 great-grandchildren, Gage Loupe Berthelot, Hunter Loupe Berthelot, Reice Berthelot, Rhyen Berthelot, Ronni Berthelot, Rylee Cutrer, Dallan Cutrer, Payton Weems, Paxton Weems, and Palynn Weems; 1 brother, Pat Reno and wife, Bertha; 2 sisters, Carol Jacob and husband, Marius, and Cindy Monica and husband, Tony. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Carmen Reno; husband, Dempsey Perrin “Jack” Catoire, Sr.; son, Dempsey Perrin Catoire, Jr. A private service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Bill Brown of Kentwood, Louisiana | 1951 – 2025 | Obituary
William “Bill” C Brown, 74, a resident of Kentwood, LA; passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1951 in Magnolia, MS.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood from 9:00 Am until Masonic Rites at 12:00 PM, memorial services will follow at 1:00 PM. Dr. Danny Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in East Fork Cemetery in Kentwood. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Bill was a 1969 graduate of Kentwood High School and attended Southeastern University for a short period of time. In 1971 he enlisted in the Navy and served as a machinist mate on the USS Hull. His decorations included National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with one bronze star and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. After four years of service he returned home to Kentwood working as a machinist at Dibert, Bancroft and Ross. In 1979 he started 46 years of a long and gratifying employment with Emerson Control Valve. Bill was Past Master of Spring Creek Lodge #184. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and a active Sunday school teacher. Bill loved his Lord, his family and his many friends. He was a great cook, and enjoyed entertaining always ready to host a party or get an invitation to attend one and of course wanted to know how he could help, generous with whatever he could offer. Bill took great pride in his home and land and he instilled that love of the homestead in his children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. His favorite vacations ere the annual trips to Grand Isle with his family and friends.
Survived by his wife of 53 years Eugenia Faye Givens Brown, his children Deanna Danielle Brown, LeAnna Paige Brown Geismer, Eugene Hunter Brown (Mindy), grandchildren Kaila Colien Lester and Kason Slater Geismer, sisters Charlotte Brown Rhodus, Suzanne Brown Wall, Cynthia Brown Weems (Stephen) and Priscilla Brown Raborn, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford James Brown and Mary Lea Potts Brown, his son Christopher Slater Brown, brother Jesse James Brown and son-in-law Bill Geismer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Devin Blades, Keith Bridges, Bruce Bridges, Jesse Wall, Justin Roberts, Calin Buckley and Kason Geismer.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
Pine Ridge Bible Study
Meeting at Pine Ridge at noon today
Studying Chapter Five – Delilah
It’s never too late to learn with friends.
Additional Bible Passage –
‘Behold the King!’ (Mt. 21:4-7)
4 This took place tto fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.
7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them.
Through “Missions”, we show God’s love to others. There are many ways to do that. Check with your pastor to learn of opportunities to share God’s love in Kentwood, in our area, and in our world.
Ask you pastor how you can do this through your church. You can also do it as an individual without any church involvement. I think the best way is a combination of both. How do you do missions?
Baptist Press
You can get some ideas from what others have done and currently are doing.
Today, let’s pray for God to guide us this month as we serve and honor Him. May we be more faithful in “doing” during this time. What a great way to grow!
Friday, Glenda Harrell will have an ablation, not an angiogram, in Covington.
Please be in prayer for her and all the others listed on your personal pray list. No two of us probably have the same names listed because we have different family members, differents neighbors, different churches, different friends, etc. That is why personal prayer lists are so important.
Read the Bible in 2025
September 30
Psalms 90-95
If you have not been reading with us, it is never too late to jump in and begin reading with us.
If you get behind periodically, that is okay. Read a little extra each day until you can catch up.
The key is to try to read regularly and learn new information as you read.
Sunday School Lesson/Additional Bible Study
“Lack of Trust”
Numbers 20:2-13
You can never study your Bible too much!
Pine Ridge Bible Study
This week we will study chapter 5.
Be sure to answer the study guide questions at the back of the book.
It’s never too late to join the group.
Meet Wednesday at Noon at Pine Ridge
Shoeboxes
Soon, we will be preparing to put our flat shoeboxes together. Then, we will be closer to fillin the boxes will all the items we have been purchasing. We appreciate your support as we approach the time to pay postage this year. We all can understand paying shipping charger, but this price also includes two very important items you may not be aware of: a Bible in the language of the child who will receive each box and a booklet with some key Bible lessons to introduce the child to Jesus. That is he primary purpose of the shoeboxes, introducing the children to Jesus!
Additional Bible Reading
‘Then You Will Know!’
[God said through Ezekiel to the Israelites in exile,]
“I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord.”
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