We went to the VBS program last night. What a big group of kids! What a church full of kids and relatives! How exxciting it was to be there! How exciting to have a platform full of children and pews full of relatives!
Please pray for the children to be in Sunday School in a church tomorrow.
Pray for leaders to be rested and back at teaching in church tomorrow.
Please pray for parents to have families in church tomorrow.
Pray for the children who made decisions to follow Jesus.
Important Times at FBC,K:
Sunday School – 9:15 A.M.
Morning Worship – 10:30 A.M.
Evening Worship and classes for adults, children, and youth – 6:00 P.M.
Good morning. It’s the end of another work week for many people. If you are like me, the days often run into each other. I can always look at The Prayer Link and figure out the right day of the week and to my prayer journal for the correct day. of the week.
Prayer Focus
Today is the last day of VBS and the day of the evening program. We don’t have any children or grandchildren in VBS, but we have lots of little friends in VBS, so we always try to attend their program. I hope to see some of you there at 6:00 also. I can relate to many previous Bible Schools, even when I attended VBS in Roseland growing up.
Verse of the Day
Believe it or not, this isa passage I have heard in VBS as a child and as an adult teacher/leader! How about you? Do you associate this verse with VBS?
Daily Bible Reading
Today, our reading is Deuteronomy 24-27.
Sunday School Lesson
It’s not too early to study the lesson your church group/class will be focusing on Sunday. You can always go back and review it each day.
The group of ladies who meet on some Wednesdays grows in number every year. In the fall, we will begin our study of Bad Girls of the Bible. We hope to learn from their mistakes and their good choices. Locate your book now so you can read chapter one before we start weekly lessons.
Additional Bible Study
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:2-3 (Easy English) encourages believers to consider trials as joyful because they can help develop faith and patience, which are essential for spiritual maturity. Trials, while difficult, can actually strengthen our faith in God and help us trust Him more fully.
Stay in contact with people.
It can be relatives, neighbors, church friends, etc. One of the groups David and I work with on a semi-regular schedule is Operation Christmas Child. We are working to purchase items to fill 450 Shoeboxes for the older boys, ages 10-14 years of age. If you would like to help us, you can purchase items or help us purchase items. Now, we are working on calculators, school supplies, bandanas, small flashlights, etc. We meet at the church often to get the items counted and ready for packing.
Have a great Friday!
Find the time and one of your favorite ways of reaching out to others today. I often choose calls, cards, and/or cooking. What works best for you?
“As I began to speak,” Peter continued, “the Holy Spirit fell on [Cornelius and his household], just as he fell on us at the beginning. Then I thought of the Lord’s words when he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ And since God gave these Gentiles the same gift . . . .
Did you forget that all of us became part of Christ Jesus when we were baptized? In our baptism we shared in his death.
Romans 6:3-4 (Easy English)
Daily Bible Reading
Wednesday, 6-4-25
Deuteronomy 17-20
Prayer Focus for the Day
Boys and Girls
Parents
Pastor/VBS Pastor
VBS Director
VBS Planners
VBS Secretary/Treasurer
Nursery Workers
Kitchen Workers
VBS Photograhper
VBS Bus Driver
VBS Nurse
Bible Teachers
Mission Teachers
VBS Special Speakers
VBS Music Leaders
VBS Sound System Operator
VBS Nurse
VBS Recreation Workers
VBS Financial Supporters
VBS Decorators
Etc.
Obituary
Mary Ann Frickey
February 23, 1944 – June 1, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born February 23, 1944 in New Orleans, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Candee Thompson and husband, Louis and Sandee Frickey; grandchildren, Anna Frickey Alcock, Christina Rodriguez, Alicia Rodriguez, and Stacey Brennen; 4 great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Jeannette Priest. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Ann Alberado; husband, Irving Frickey; daughter, Mary Ann Rodriguez; grandson, Jace Cardon; brother, Melvin Alberado. Memorial Services will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
David Lane Graham
May 1, 1948 – May 13, 2025
David Lane Graham passed away in Amite, LA on May 13, 2025 at age 77. He was born May 1, 1948 in Tylertown, MS to Mr. Aubrey J. Graham and Mrs. Elsie Tate Graham
David loved reading his Bible and doing word search puzzles. He loved to think and share about growing up and the fun life that he lived. He was a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his brother, Harry Douglas Graham; sister, Paulette Jones; numerous nephews and nieces; and a host of friends.
Services will be Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA with a graveside to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. Elder Ed Penton and Elder Terry Robertson will be officiating with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
We’ve been blessed with another day. What will we make of this wonderful day God has given us?
Verse of the Day
Prayer Focus
Again today, we will pray for all the adults, youth, and children at the church for Vacation Bible School.
Daily Bible Reading
Tuesday, June 3
Deuteronomy 14-16
Obituary
Rev. A.W. O’Quinn, Sr.
August 17, 1935 – June 2, 2025
A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 17, 1935 in Lena, LA and was 89 years of age. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Jerry Lynn Cook and husband, Terry and Wanda Gayle Ellis and husband, James; 2 sons, David Paul O’Quinn and wife, Brenda and A.W. “Buddy” O’Quinn, Jr. and wife, Sherry; bonus daughter, RaeJean Tubre and husband, Shane; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Maureen George and Margaret O’Quinn; numerous nieces and nephews; and his church family. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilkerson and Myrtle O’Quinn; the love of his life, his wife, Sharon Linda Love O’Quinn; brother, Joseph Lendle O’Quinn, Sr.; sisters, Clovice Howell and Sevella Hill. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 and from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 10:00AM at Victory Temple of Greensburg 14425 LA Hwy 37 Greensburg, LA on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Service officiated by Rev. Thouston Rodriguez and Rev. Robert Landers, Jr. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
There’s plenty to pray for in addition to our prayer focus. Add the things, people, and events that are your personal concerns and spend some time praying.
God has blessed us with another day! Now, how will we use this day, June 1, 2025? Will He be pleased with how we choose to spend the day?
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for children to have opportunities to go to camp or travel some with church or school groups or with their family. I know these things can bring good memories that last a lifetime, because I have many special memories myself.
Verse of the day?
Obituaries
Gloria Knapps
November 6, 1941 – May 29, 2025
A resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Landmark Nursing Center in Hammond, LA. She was born November 6, 1941 in Clinton, LA and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her son, Daniel Goldsby and wife, MaryAnn; grandson, Hardy Goldsby; granddaughter, Mallory Bush and husband, Dylan; step-daughter, Casey Knapps. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Knapps; parents, D. D. and Ruby Allen; granddaughter, Caroline Crouch. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Keith Cox. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Dorothy Dell (Milton) Blades
February 17, 1936 – May 31, 2025
Dorothy Dell (Milton) Blades, loving mother, devoted wife, homemaker, and friend peacefully departed this life on May 31, 2025 at her home in Kentwood at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of the Spring Creek Community and a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church. She attended Spring Creek High School graduating in 1954 and was named “Grazer Queen” her Senior year. Soon thereafter, she married her high school sweetheart, Karie Blades, and was blessed with 61 years of marriage before Karie’s passing in 2015. Dorothy loved being on the go whether visiting family or friends, shopping, taking a trip, attending a party, or eating out having a weakness for the sweets. She loved working in her flower garden, trying new recipes, and supporting her family. Although she passed away at the age of 89, she claimed 29 at every birthday. She was known as “Me Me” to her grandchildren/great grandchildren and memories of her will remain in our hearts forever. It is surmised by family members that Dorothy was named after Dorothy Dell of Hattiesburg, MS who was a beauty queen, singer, and aspiring actress near the time of Dorothy’s birth on February 17, 1936. Dorothy is survived by her son Brad Blades and wife Cyndi; her daughter Karen and husband Jesse McClendon; a brother Willie Karl (Betty) Milton and sister-in-law Audrey Y. Milton; her grandchildren, Megan McClendon (Taylor) Abdalla, Bryan (Caitlyn) McClendon, Matthew Lea, and Wade Lea; five great grandchildren, Noah Lea, Reid Abdalla, Blayne Page Abdalla, Andree Rolfsen, and Jacob McClendon; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Karie Winstead Blades; parents, Emmitt Jesse “E.J.” Milton, Sr. and Venus Gill Milton; two brothers, Emmitt Jesse “June” Milton, Jr. and wife Katie, and James Ernest Milton, and two nephews, Thomas Ray Milton and Karl Wayne Milton. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Service will be conducted by Dr. Danny R. Smith and Brother Matthew Gazaway. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Milton, Marlon Milton, Kohn Milton, Bryan McClendon, Thomas Milton, Noah Lea, Steve Travis and Kenny Williams. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church building fund, 73072 Hwy. 1054, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
If you do not have one please accept this invitation to visit at FBC, Kentwood. Sunday School begins at 9:15 and worship at 10:30.Look me up and say hello. Introduce yourself if we are not already personal friends.
Good morning, friends! I pray you have a good day.
My daddy collected eagles. I’m sitting between two of them now. I think the Scripture here is a good illustration of an eagle. Let’s always cling to our hope in the Lord.
Daily Bible Reading
I get the days of the week and dates of the month confused sometimes. Then, I fail to list the daily Bible readings correctly. I seem to have done that yesterday. I hope you continued to read. I did, without realizing my mistake.
May 30 – Deuteronomy 3-4
May 31 – Deuteronomy 5-7
Prayer Focus
Today, before summer gets a lead on me, I want to pray for water safety.
I pray parents see to it their children can swim, either by teaching them or by taking them to swimmings lessons.
I pray parents are with their children in their water experiences until the children prove over and over they can swim.
I pray parents and children are smart to water conditions, such as rip tides, that are not safe.
I pray for the lives of all the children so they can can grow up and have children of their own who also learn about water safety.
No New Obituaries Today
Sunday School Lesson for Tomorrow
We will begin a study of Psalms by studying the first six verses. I hope you enjoy Psalms. May people have favorite passages that are located in Psalms.
Let’s pray for FAITH to live in the hears of our loved ones, the people we work with, and the people with whom we meet in stores and in our work places. Faith for both the young and the older people in our lives.
That is the title of the book we will study at Pine Ridge in the fall. Order the book and read the first chapter so you will be ready for the first meeting in the fall.
“The bad girls addressed in this book are: Eve, Potiphar’s Wife, Lot’s Wife, the Woman at the Well, Delilah, Sapphira, Rahab, Jezebel, Michal, & the Sinful Woman …”
Vacation Bible School
If you have not already registered the children in you family, you can do so now in person at the church office or online at this address. VBS begins Monday!
Spiritual Warfare: ‘God Does What Seems Impossible’
Jesus said, “The things that are impossible for people to do . . . .
Luke 18:27
Prayer Focus
Today, let pray for more faith. This is for people of all ages and all stages of unbelief and belief.
Thank-You
At Walmart, we saw a friend we haven’t seen in a while. We visited for a few minutes and got an update on his health. Before we ended the conversation, he told me that he still reads “The Prayer Link” every day. Thank you, for your faithfulness for years of reading here!
That’s two Walmart trips in a row that someone we accidentally met mentioned reading TPL! I’m anxious to go back! Maybe, I will meet you!
Cornelius stared at [the angel] in terror. “What is it, sir?” he asked the angel.
And the angel replied, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering! Now send some men . . . .
No New Obituaries Available This Morning
Sunday School Lesson
In preparation for Sunday’s lesson, study up on the book of Psalms (when it was written, who wrote it, length, etc.).
VBS
If you weren’t in prayer meeting last night you probably have not see the VBS backdrop and part of the set. It is great! Be appreciative of those who work hard ahead of time, during the VBS week, and afterward to make it the best VBS ever for the children and families who will be touched this week.
Leave today a better person than you are as you enter this morning. To do that, I ….
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