Yesterday afternoon I received two white doves that had belonged to “Miss” Ruby. Today, it looks like two white doves showed up on my computer. A special picture and a special verse!

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on the many people who have lost loved ones in the last few months. We have lost a number of friends during this time. I’m sure some of you have too. Let’s pray for these friends and family members today.

Alert: Time will change Sunday morning.

Move your clock forward Saturday night and lose an hour of sleep. If you don’t, you might be late for church Sunday morning.

Obituaries

Bobbie Lynn Morgan

September 8, 1952 – March 6, 2025

A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born September 8, 1952 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Cindi Morgan Blades and husband, Bill; brothers, Thomas P. Morgan, Sr. and Jonathan Morgan and Donna; half-sister, Gloria Mack Dykes; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marilyn Morgan; and nephew, Robert William Clemons, Jr.  Visitation at Montpelier Methodist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Teresa Joan Crowe Grace Holden

June 20, 1957 – March 6, 2025

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital  in Covington, LA. She was born June 20, 1957 in Franklinton, LA and was 67 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Farrion Holden; daughter, Krystle Grace; son, Donnell Louis Grace, Jr.; brothers, Talmadge  Crowe, Jr. and wife, Betty, Talbert Crowe and wife, Jody and Tadd Crowe and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Shelby Donnell Wall and fiancé, Ashton Blades and Hadley Gene Grace; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Donnell Louis Grace, Sr.; mother, Janet Jenkins Crowe; father, Talmadge Crowe, Sr. Pallbearers are Donnell Grace, Jr., Krystle Grace, Gary Crowe, Justin Crowe, Cody Crowe, and Buddy Holden. Honorary Pallbearers are Rob Crotwell, Talmadge Crowe, Jr., Talbert Crowe, Tadd Crowe, Ashton Blades, and Dillon Corbin. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Steven Miller and Bro. Eddie Henson. Interment Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Annie Armstrong Offering for Missions in North America Week of Prayer – June 2-8, 2025

Today is Day 6 – Osvaldo & Vanessa Lerma: On the Border

Osvaldo & Vanessa Lerma: On the Border

Baptist Press

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Daily Bible Reading for Today

• March 7th
• II Corinthians 10-13

Green Tote

The tote, in the hallway in the basement, is so you can easily send items you have purchased to OCC without having to set up a time to meet us. We are very appreciative for your gifts for “Shoeboxes”!

David and I had two good “OCC shopping days” this week. Thanks to the Seekers S.S. class for their donation.

Have a great Friday.

Do something special to set this day apart from other days this week. Thanks for thinking of The Prayer Link each day.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

We all know someone who doesn’t attend church. Maybe you have tried over and over to get them to attend. Today, let’s pray for each person by name.

Update

Becky Graham Purvis continues to recover from her surgery. Please continue to pray for her.

Next Week

Toni Holland and Rachel Buckley will have next week. Please add them to your prayer list.

Others

Gerald Griffith – Shoulder injury

Velma Anthony – Tangi Pines

Keith Allen – St. Helena Nursing Home

Wendy Fowler – Back problem

Yvonne Birch – Still recovering from fall

David Sellers – Rehab

Be sure to add the names of those I did not mention.

Daily Bible Reading

• March 6
• II Corinthians 5-9

Annie Armstrong Offering for Missions in North America – Day 5

Christian & Laura Rowland: Connecting the Dots

Operation Christmas Child

Recently, people have dropped off items such as small cars, caps, and pencils. Also, someone sent me a check. With the check we were able to purchase calculators, pencil bags, pens, ets. Thanks!

There is a short list of our current needs on the northeast door of the basement of the sanctuary building. That is also the door to the “Green tote” where you can drop off items on Sundays and Wednesdays.

I also want to thank the classes who donate or make purchases according to our list of needs. You are greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all of you who help us pack shoeboxes in any way.

I appreciate all of you who read and pray daily. Thanks!

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our prayers on adults who do not attend church. Pray for them to learn to and feel the need to be in church. Be an encourager and example to them.

Daily Bible Reading

Today we begin reading the eighth book of the New Testament since we started reading on January 1st.

• March 5, 2025
• 2 Corinthians 1-4

Remember, it is never too late to read along with us.

Obituary

Chad Hillstrom, Sr.

March 14, 1979 – March 2, 2025

Chad Hillstrom was born March 14, 1979, in Kenner, LA. He passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at age 45. He was a resident of Kentwood, LA and attended House on the Rock Church in Amite. He was blessed to go on several mission trips over the last few years to Israel and Mexico. He was an API inspector and accounts manager. He worked in the oil field for 23 years. He was outgoing and met no strangers. Always willing to talk to and help others.  He loved his 2 boys but thrived as a girl dad. Chad was dedicated to martial arts practice of jiu jitsu. He was a proud member of Gracie United Team Jucao Amite and received his purple belt under Professor Kurt Holobaugh. He loved to cook and hang out with friends and family. His crews ‘Cooking with KP’ and ‘Swamp Mule’ recently won several cookoff competitions. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

He married Jewelena Hillstrom 19 years ago and together they raised their children, Kymberly (Blake) Accordo, Chad Jr., Cami Jo, Cameren, and Devonte. Then he became the proud grandfather of Saylor Accordo and has another granddaughter on the way.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen D. Stokes.

Visitation will be held at House on the Rock Church in Amite on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 10:00AM until memorial services at 11:00AM. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North American Missionaries

• Wednesday – Day 4
• https://anniearmstrong.com/resource/brown-2

Thankfulness

Today, we need to thank God for protection during the bad weather we had yesterday.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-the-necessity-of-regenerate-church-membership/

Be an Encourager

We all need encouragement at one time or another. Be an encourager to someone of any age today.

https://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/praying_paul/pwp.pl?064

Sunday School

We will continue the study of I Peter that we started last Sunday. Read chapter one and two to be prepared for Sunday.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-the-necessity-of-regenerate-church-membership/

Come Again

I’m thankful you have checked this site today. Come again tomorrow. Bring a friend to join us.

Anna Lee

Focus: Today, let’s pray about the wind storms in our area today. Be safe!

Daily Bible Readings

• March 1 – I Corinthians 5-8
• March 2 – I Corinthians 9-11
• March 3 – I Corinthians 12-14
• March 4 – I Corinthians 15-16

(I noticed I didn’t read according to this schedule. I must have shared the wrong information. Now, I have some extra reading to do today. You probably do too. I’m sorry if I didn’t get the information to you correctly.)

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

We are on Day 3 today.

Click to access AAEO25_Promotion%20Guide_English.pdf

Baptist Press

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Students

Continue to pray for all the students who are out of school this week. Pray they will be safe in all they choose to do.

F.B.C.

Homepage

Thank-you for reading, watching, and praying today.

Anna Lee

Obituary for John Milton Blackwell II

https://www.an17.com/obituaries/john-marlin-blackwell-ii/article_5637e694-f7d1-11ef-bd06-af1636911ed3.html

Baptist Press

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Daily Bible Reading

• Reading the Bible starting in the New Testament.
• March 3
• I Cor. 9-11

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s remember all the students who have a school break this week. May they be safe at home and accomplish something worthy of their time and efforts.

Upcoming Surgery

Please pray for Toni Holland who will be having neck surgery to correct issues with her back. This surgery is scheduled to occur in a couple of weeks at OLOL.

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer

Please follow along all week on the WMU website or using the brochure you received at church yesterday.

Video from Virginia – https://www.sbcv.org/event/2025-annie-armstrong-easter-offering-and-week-of-prayer/

Several videos from across the area covered by this offering

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1334301386925105

If you watch the first two stories here, you will be watching the ones for yesterday and today.

I hope you enjoy learning a little about missions in North America.

Thanks for checking in today.

Anna Lee

Daily Bible Reading

• March 2
• I Cor. 9-11

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those, nursery age – senior adult age who will attend church today. Pray they have a great day in the Lord’s House as His Word is shared.

Obituary

Daniel “Danny” Edwards

August 11, 1941 – February 28, 2025

A resident of Tickfaw, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. A native of Wilmer, LA, Danny was born August 11, 1941 and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna-Marie Edwards; daughter, Lynda Marie Milazzo (Joseph); grandchildren, Holly Milazzo (Jeb Brewster) and Daniel Milazzo (Breanne); great-grandchildren, Isla, Elliette, and Rush Brewster; 2 sisters, Virginia “Ginger” Landry (Robert) and Olga “Sue” Robin (Clayton). Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Georgia Statham Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, March 3, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Two Rivers WMU

We had a great meeting yesterday as we heard from a former school teacher, Lindy Gill, who has been on eight mission trips. She shared her desire to tell others about Jesus in any way she can, from teaching Sunday school at Montpelier Baptist to going on mission trips with them to Central America.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America

The week of prayer begins today with the theme of “Step into the Story” based on III John 1:7-8.

The Easy English version is:

7 They are travelling to different places to tell people about Jesus Christ. They do not accept any gifts from those people who are not Christians.

8 Because of that, we Christians must help them with the things that they need.

That version of Scripture makes it perfectly clear that we are to support missionaries so they can “Tell the Good News”.

We can be missionaries or support those who are missionaries. Get ready. It’s our turn to step in with our gifts so others will hear the “Good News”.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Pray for various missions we celebrate in our churches and those who serve in these programs. It’s time we begin our yearly focus on mission work in North America, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. As we celebrate this offering, let’s focus on those who serve as missionaries in North America . The WMU meeting today will focus on the Annie Armstrong Offering, those who currently serve as missionaries in North America, and the great need for salvation in North America.

The 2025 theme is “Step Into the Story.”

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The scripture verse is 3 John 1:7-8, “For they have gone out for the sake of the name… Therefore, we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”

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The national goal is $78 million.

Obituary

Brenda Ann Falgout Edwards

January 25, 1947 – February 27, 2025

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her children, Larry Edwards, Jr. and wife, Delisa, Lynda Edwards Newman and husband, Reese, Keith Edwards and wife, Lynette, and Kelly Edwards Rainey and husband, Marcus; grandchildren, Cody Edwards and wife, Courtney, Kyle Edwards and wife, Nyomie, Courtney Hart and husband, Austin, Shay and Cheyenne Warren, Jacob Newman and wife, Haylea, and Casey Newman, Allison, Russell and Elizabeth Edwards, Miranda and Mackenna Rainey; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her special “little boys”, Jake and Hoppy. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Larry Gene Edwards, Sr.; parents, Leopold and Leona Falgout; siblings, Charleen Falgout, Debra Falgout, and Henry Phillip Falgout, Sr.; and a great-grandson, Luke Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 3, 2025. Interment Twin Oaks Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. The family requests guests to bring any type of quilt or cross stitch that she made for you or gifted to you so that it can be displayed for her services. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunday School Lesson Tomorrow

Study I Peter 1 today.

Daily Bible Reading

I Corinthians 5-8.

Special Prayers Requested

• Two Rivers WMU as we meet today
• Week of Prayer for North American Missions which begins tomorrow.
• Missions in area churches

Anna Lee

“Greater in He who is in you. Greater is He who is in you. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (Chorus to a hymn.)

Prayer Focus Today

Today, let’s pray for the students who will be out of school all next week. May they be safe, have some new experiences, and find time to help some of their older relatives for a while next week.

Prayer Request

Please pray for Rhonda Birch McGhee today as she has triple bypass surgery. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mildred Birch, the sister of Mrs. Beth Brabham, and the daughter-in-law of the former Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGhee.

Retirement

Matt and Shea Williams have retired and will be returning to Mississippi to begin the next phase of their life. Please pray for them as they make this adjustment. They lived in Kentwood as young adults.

Mission Opportunity

Tomorrow morning at 10:00, the Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet in Montpelier for their quarterly meeting and will focus on mission work in North America. If you need directions to get there, please ask me.

Daily Bible Reading

• February 28
• I Corinthians 1-4

Baptist Press

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Help someone else in some way today.

Today is a great day to invite someone to church or a church activity this week. It may also be a great opportunity to help someone in their yard, their home, or to get somewhere they are not able to drive.

Anna Lee

Prayers Needed for Health Concerns

• Jason Lasseigne
• Yvonne Birch
• Mildred Birch
• Laurie Miller
• Velma Anthony
• David Sellers

Obituaries

Matthew Phillips (67) @ Seal Funeral Home, Franklinto

Daily Bible Reading

• February 27
• Romans 14-16

Thankfulness

Today, I want to thank God for FRIENDS.

• From my family
• From my neighborhood
• From my church in Roseland
• From my church in Kentwood
• From school in Roseland
• From school in Amite
• From Southeastern
• From my teaching (four schools)
• From the neighborhoods where I have lived
• From David’s family, friends, and co-workers
• Etc.

You can think back and think of many people you have know and thank God for blessing you with all those friends.

Anna Lee