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.”

— Max Lucado

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Some of Today’s Articles;

Americans split on the role religion should play in schools

‘Prince of Peace’ only hope for Israel and Hamas, Messianic and Christian leaders say

IMB shares missionary training with Korean, Brazilian Baptists

Pine Ridge Bible Study

• Tomorrow at Noon
• Chapter Six – Sapphira
• Scriptures – Acts 5:1-11 

Additional Scripture Focus

‘Holy and Blameless’

3 ^eBlessed be ^fthe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing ^gin the heavenly places, 

4 ^heven as he ⁱchose us in him ^jbefore the foundation of the world, that we should be ^kholy and blameless before him. In love

Ephesians 1:3-4

Prayer Focus Today

Today, pray for those on your prayer list.

Also, please continue to pray for:

• Glenda Harrell
• Michael Anthony
• Blake Bennett of Amite
• Andy and Betty Taylor
• Families of those who have lost loved ones recently.
• Families with members who need salvation.
• New families in our community
• All churches and staff of our community – Pastor Appreciation Month

Have a very blessed day. Pass your blessing on to others.

Anna Lee

Today’s Bible Focus

Read the Bible in 2025

• October 5
• Psalm 119:1-118

Sunday Thoughts

• I hope you were blessed by being in Sunday School and church yesterday.
• If not, hopefully, you were able to watch a service from you church or other churches.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

No New Obituaries Yet this Morning

Additional Bible Reading

‘The Spirit Is Sent to the Earth’

“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.  

What has God got on your calendar for today?

Anna Lee

Happy Lord’s Day!

I hope you are richly blessed today.

Read the Bible in 2025

• October 5
• Psalm 115-118

Additional Bible Reading

The Lord will be a refuge for his prople, a strong fortress for the people of Israel.

Joel 3:16

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for people to be influenced, blessed, and saved as they attend church and worship Him today.

Prayer Guide

Use you personal Prayer Guide to steer you in praying today.

Anna Lee

Today’s Bible Verse

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.

Visitation

• McKneely Funeral Home – Amite
•  Monday, October 6, 2025
•  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
•  110 E. Factory St.
• Amite, LA 70422

Funeral Service

• McKneely Funeral Home – Amite
• 110 E. Factory St.
• Amite, LA 70422
• Monday, October 6, 2025
• 1:00 PM

Baptist Press

I forgot to share Friday’s news with you.

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Updates

• 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

— Revelation 1:4-5 NLT

Scriptures to Tomorrow’s S.S. Lesson

Numbers 20:2-13

Fresh Paint

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.

Anna Lee

Welcome to this new day God has for us. Let’s all plan to make it a good day.

Today’s Verse

Reading the Bible in 2025

• October 3
• Psalm 106-107

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s thank God for Blake Bennett’s (Amite) successful surgery that stopped his brain bleed. Let’s also pray he will continue to improve.

Let’s also pray for Glenda Harrell as she has a procedure done in Covington.

Additional Bible Reading

“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

Proverbs 12:18

Closing Thoughts

‘God Rescues from Oppression and Suffering’

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.

Jude 2:18

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

Today’s Focus

Today, let’s focus on praying for the many families in our area who have lost a loved one recently.

Read the Bible Today

• October 2
• Psalm 103-105

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Additional Bible Reading

‘Know Plus Obey Equals Success and Confidence’

8. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 

9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

John 1:8-9

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Sunday School Bible Verses

• Oct. 5
• “Lack of Trust”
• Numbers 20:2-13

How will you tell others that God loves them?

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.”

SERVICE

OCT 4. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)

Kentwood Methodist

305 Ave F

Kentwood, LA 70444

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,

5  ^u“Say to the daughter of Zion,

‘Behold, your king is coming to you,

^vhumble, and mounted on a donkey,

on a colt,¹ the foal of a beast of burden.’”

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.

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Prayer Focus

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!

Anna Lee

What a nice change in the weather we see ahead in the near future! I know we will appreciate some cooler temperatures for a change.

Today’s Bible Verse

No New Obituaries Posted Today

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Procedure

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.”

— Ezekiel 37:14 NIV

Have a blessed day by doing something for others. Then, you will be blessed too!

Anna Lee

Good morning. I hope you had a good weekend. Welcome to the last few days of September.

Today’s Bible Verse

Read the Bible Today

• 9-29-25
• Psalm 86-89

No New Obituaries

Prayer Requests

• Toni Holland – Cataract Surgery Today
• Glenda Harrell – Angiogram Friday
• Michael Anthony – Home
• Robert and Ora Lee Wilson – Home
• Alice Faye Lee – Home
• Bro. Joe and Barbara Baugh – Traveling today

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Videos show work accomplished, work remaining after Helene

FIRST-PERSON: Why churches must prepare for disaster

and more!

Additional Bible Reading

‘Breathe Life!’

“[God] said to me [Ezekiel], “Prophesy to the breath. Prophesy, son of man. Tell the breath, ‘GOD, the Master, says, Come from the four winds. Come, breath….”

Ezekiel 37:9-10

Sunday School Lesson

• October 5
• “Lack of Trust”
• Numbers 20:2-13

Pine Ridge Bible Study

• Wednesday at noon
• Chapter 5

Senior Adult Revival

Three Mornings (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week)

Monday – Spring Creek

Tuesday – Line Creek

Wednesday – Friendship

Have a wonderful day. Make a phone call to someone you do not usually call.

Anna Lee

What a great day this is going to be! There is a strong hint of fall in the air. I doubt any of us will be upset by temperatures slightly cooler this week.

Verse of the Day

Read the Bible Today

• 9-28
• Psalm 80-85

Sunday School Lesson

• “Rebellion and Judgment”
• Numbers 14:11-24

No New Obituaries

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on praying for those who need to recognize the love God has for them. May they learn how to love Him too.

Praise the Lord

‘God Hears Our Cries’

6 Praise the LORD!
He heard my prayers for mercy.
7 The LORD is my strength and my shield.
I trust him with all my heart, and he helped me. I am happy, and I sing songs of praise to him. 

Psalm 28:6-7, Easy English Bible

“Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.”

Colossians 3:11, EEB

Christ is all and is in all! If you don’t already know that, contact someone who can help you to understand that and desire to live with Him the in all you do.

“CHIRST IS ALL!”

Anna Lee