“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.”

~

Vera Cutrer King

April 02, 1951 – October 12, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. She was born April 2, 1951 in Independence, LA and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Lucy Baker and husband, Scott; son, Edward Reynolds; son, John King; grandchildren, Katie Wagner and Mary Kate, Cameron Baker, Courtney Baker, Matthew Reynolds and Tiffany, Dustan Reynolds, and Skylar King; great-grandchildren, Owen Reynolds, Emily Reynolds and Brayton Reynolds; mother, Lavada Bennett; brother, Ray Cutrer and wife Debbie, Newton Cutrer, Woody Cutrer and wife Cindy, Bill Cutrer and wife , Angie and Tim Cutrer; sister, Patricia “ Tinker” Cutrer; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceded in death by her father, Joe Cutrer; husband, Rodney Miller; brother, Lester Cutrer. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday, October 17, 2021 and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, October 18, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Killian Chapel, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Annie Laura Brecheen Reeves

October 10, 1933 – October 13, 2021

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Pride, LA. She was born October 10, 1933 in Greensburg, LA and was 88 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Varnado and husband Joe; grandchildren, Rodney Varnado and wife Megan and Brit Varnado and wife Ashley; great-grandchildren, Jade Ducote, Jolie Varnado, Peyton Varnado, Riley Varnado, Reeves Varnado, and Kylie Odendahl; sister, Elrena Harrald and husband Donald. Preceded in death by husband, Rupert James Reeves; parents, Orland and Edna Brecheen; 3 brothers, Edward Brecheen, Orland “Buddy” Brecheen, and Clovis Brecheen; sister, Edna Mae McMichael. A Memorial Services will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2021

October 15th Readings
JOHN 8:21-59
LUKE 10:1-11:13

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What is the new season of the year?

No, it is not fall! It is shoebox packing season in many of our churches, businesses, and clubs. It is the time of the year when all the shopping and collecting pays off. What a blessing it is to see the items go into the boxes and know that in about five weeks they will begin their journey from where we live to a child somewhere around the world, often in a country you cannot easily point to on a map. Be sure each box and each recipient is prayed for. I also like to thank God for those who contributed and packed the shoeboxes.

If your church, school, club, etc. does not pack shoeboxes, I cannot fully explain what blessings you are missing out on. If your church, school, club, etc. would like to learn more and receive guidance, step-by-step, I volunteer to be your guide. I’ve learned so much over the many years of packing that I think I can explain, encourage, and guide you as you work through the process. I surely can tell you what a blessing it is to all who participate in any way. Be prepared to be blessed.

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

Shoppers

Packers

Transporters

Checkers

Churches that pack

Churches that distribute

Child who receives

Family of the recipient

Anna Lee

“Surrender yourself to the LORD, and wait patiently for him.”

~Psalm 37:7 (GW)~

God doesn’t owe us a reason for things that happen.

Surrender to His will as we face the changes.

He is in charge.

I forgot to include Adelyn Thornton of Arcola yesterday. She suffered an eye injury playing soccer at school this week. She’s improving. Pray for no long-term effects. Adelyn is the daughter of Josh and Danyelle.

Pray for Jewel Kay Y. Cutrer as she has additional treatments as revealed in her care plan at M.D. Anderson last week. She’s back at home in Kentwood now.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has a heart procedure next Tuesday. Pray for his caregiver, Betty, as she cares for him.

David Diddon was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday morning. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

Dale Hall-McElmurry

December 12, 1971 – October 11, 2021

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at South West Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born December 12, 1971 in Independence, LA and was 49 years of age. He is survived his by children, Katiea Hall, Kera Hall, Thearon Bartel, Robyn Hall and Eddie Montz, Bobbie Jo Hall and Gus Martinez, Roxanne Hall and Austin Chambliss, Reanne Hall, Billie Hall and Betty Hall; grandchildren, Emmi Layne Chambliss; parents, Ace McElmurry and Connie McElmurry; brothers and sisters, Robert Hall, Craig McElmurry, Doug McElmurry, McElmurry Brothers, Kimberlie Hall, Stephanie Hall and Elizabeth Gwin; grandmother, Norma Jean Hendrickson. Preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jo Hall; dad, Robert E. Hall; grandchild, Ashley; uncle, Billie Givens. Visitation at Mt. Zion Baptist Church from 12:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, October 15, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Richie Fortenberry. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osyka, MS. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lucy Mae Davis

August 15, 1929 – October 09, 2021

Lucy Mae Ranzino Davis, died at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 92 years old. Lucy was born to John and Catherine Ranzino of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 15, 1929. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School. She and Harold A. Davis, her husband of 60 years, resided in Kentwood, Louisiana, where he taught school for thirty years; Lucy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend and was a wonderful homemaker. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Ranzino, her sister Olivia Marie Bridges, and her brother Cosmo John Ranzino. Lucy is survived by her three children Katherine, John, and Beverly, three grandchildren Karen, Jason, and Misty, and four great grandchildren Kyleigh, Kaylynn, Kameryn, and Chance. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 14th Readings
JOHN 7:1-9
LUKE 9:51-56
MATTHEW 8:18-22
LUKE 9:57-62
JOHN 7:10-8:20

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It’s good to see progress on roof repair at several area churches. Hurricane Ida didn’t spare churches as she blew through here a month and a half ago. There are addition churches still requiring repair. Thankfully, they did not sustain damage that stopped any services.

Outreach projects

Hurricane Ida gave us opportunity to see Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in action. I don’t know all the places where they worked, but I can see evidence of their efforts every time I drive into town. They made an impact in our area following Ida.

There are many ways our local churches impact the community. Learn about them and get involved in impacting our community through volunteer actions.

I’m looking forward to a change in the weather in the next few days. Enjoy some outdoor time and see how God is providing the falling leaves and cooler temperatures.

Anna Lee

“Let go of your concerns!

Then you will know that I am God.

I rule the nations. I rule the earth.”

~Psalm 46:10 (GW)~

I got to visit with Donna Fay Miller for a few minutes. She has been homebound even more than we have been. She has had some heart procedures since I last saw her. It was wonderful to see her again.

Tommy Hood received very good news at M.D. Anderson yesterday.

Tommy had a CT/PET scan, labs and a MRI yesterday. We went to the sarcoma doctor today and they gave us some news we were NOT expecting. There is no presence of tumor activity. The original tumor in his hip soft tissues, muscles and bone and his lung mets and the tumors surrounding his heart are gone. No active tumor activity! They are changing his chemo and doing up to 6 more treatments to make sure we get all the nasty cells that still may be present, but the doctor said he is on path to live a long, healthy life! Happiest day of my life since the birth of my boys! All I can say is that God is working! Prayers are working! We have a wonderful medical team, but to be at this point after only 6 rounds of chemo is a miracle to me. I think I’m still in shock! God is GOOD! Thank y’all for all your prayers! We still have a long road to get to ring that bell and get our “get out of jail” cancer card, but today we celebrate! Monday starts round 7. We are going into it mentally healthy after the news today…There is minimal scaring. My son is a warrior and I know his mental and physical strength have helped us reach this point. He is my hero! Kenna (Mom)

Lois May Bush Miller

May 28, 1932 – October 11, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, LA. She was born May 28, 1932 in Abita Springs, LA and was 89 years of age. She was a faithful member of Hillsdale Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and WMU leader. She was a proud graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing. During her career she was employed at Southeast Louisiana Hospital in Mandeville, Sharoy Clinic in Amite and as a public health nurse in St. Helena parish. She is survived by her children, Ginger Claire Miller Hutto (Stan) and George “Andy” Miller (Lorna); grandchildren, Mandy Pierre, Christopher Miller(Ashley), Joseph Hutto(Ashley)and Kathryn McElveen(Malcolm); great-grandchildren, Caleb Thompson, Emmalyne Hutto, Amelia Hutto, Joseph Wayne Hutto, Delilah May Hutto, Ella Claire McElveen, Elijah McElveen and John Levi McElveen; brother, Robert J. Bush. Preceded in death by her husband, George D. Miller; parents, Elvin R. Bush and Bashie Hano Bush; sisters, Shirley Bush Tycer and Marguerite Bush Chaplain. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, October 15, 2021. Interment Hillsdale Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hillsdale Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Kenneth “Kenny” Brandon Temple

November 21, 1973 – October 09, 2021

A resident of Palm Bay, FL, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Orlando VA Medical Center in Orlando, FL. He was born November 21, 1973 in New Orleans, LA and was 47 years of age. Kenny was a a devout Christian who loved God with all of his heart and a U. S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his 2 sons, Keenan and Kason Temple; brothers and sisters, Danelle Watts Daurapau, Tracey Varnado, Earl Leonard “Skip” Temple, Jr., Raegen Presley, Rebecca Pope and Jack Pope; aunt and second mom, Shelia Ryals Gilbert; uncle, Terry Ryals; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by mother, Catherine LeJune Ryals Temple; father figure, Bill Pope; grandparents, Bertle “Big Momma” Ryals and Roy “Big Poppa” Ryals; great-aunt, Lois Finch; 2 aunts, Brenda Adams and Polly Carlson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 15, 2021. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 13th Readings
MARK 9:14-29
MATTHEW 17:14-21
LUKE 9:37-43
MARK 9:30-32
MATTHEW 17:22-23
LUKE 9:43-45
MATTHEW 17:24-27
MARK 9:33-37
MATTHEW 18:1-6
LUKE 9:46-48
MARK 9:38-41
LUKE 9:49-50
MARK 9:42-50
MATTHEW 18:7-35

This is a long list, but if you look at it closely, you will see it is only verses from three different chapters.

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Let’s say special prayers for all of our police forces. Several policemen were killed over the weekend. We need to pray for the families, their fellow officers, future police in training, etc. Pray for citizens to still have an officer to call upon when needed.

May you be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

“Now all glory to God,

who is able, through his mighty power at work within us,

to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”

~Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)~

That’s a wonderful verse to reread and ponder for a while.

Pray for Jerry Doughty. He was allowed to return home yesterday. Pray for his caregiver, June, that she will be up to the task of taking care of him at home.

There are many others who serve as caregivers so someone can stay at home where they are happiest. Pray for all the sick and for all the caregivers. I can tell you it is a demanding responsibility.

Perry Gene Hartner

March 23, 1953 – October 09, 2021

Perry Gene Hartner, a resident of Greensburg, LA passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born March 23, 1953 in Clinton, LA and was 68 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Merium JoAnn Miller Hartner; 3 children, Adam Hartner, Sonia Godfrey and husband John, and Janice Hartner; 2 grandchildren, Dionne Watson and John Pleasant Godfrey; brother, Bob Hartner and wife Terri. Preceded in death by his father, Terry Gene Hartner; grandparents, Gus and Edith Hartner and Ivy and Margaret Miller; and an infant son. Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00Noon on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Sandy Dunn. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

God Works through us!

Thank-you so much to those who helped pack the 150 shoeboxes Saturday. We are waiting for the arrival of the cartons before we can get those shoeboxes ready for their location.

I’ve had some questions about when shoeboxes need to be completed so they are ready to turn in. First Baptist Church, Kentwood will be a collection site during that week, November 15-22. This is the site to refer to for information. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/

OCC Dropoff Week

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E Kentwood, LA 70444-

Mon, Nov. 15: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 16: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 17: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 21: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 22: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

These are the times we will be accepting shoeboxes. I hope you can find one that works well for you and your church.

If you would like to help get boxes other churches bring and get the boxes into cartons for shipment to their next location, check the schedule and let me know when you are available to help. You will enjoy seeing people and working with a great core team.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 12th Readings
MARK 8:22-30
MATTHEW 16:13-20
LUKE 9:18-20
MARK 8:31-9:1
MATTHEW 16:21-28
LUKE 9:21-27
MARK 9:2-13
MATTHEW 17:1-13
LUKE 9:28-36

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Today Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for all those involved in packing, filling, transporting, and delivering OCC boxes. May each one do their job well with a focus on the children who will receive their”shoebox”. May they learn about Jesus and want to have Him in their lives forever. May those who pack, ship, and deliver the boxes be drawn closer to Him too. Pray with those thoughts in mind.

Anna Lee

“This is what the LORD Almighty said:

‘Administer true justice;

show mercy and compassion to one another.  

Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor.

Do not plot evil against each oTher.”

~Zechariah 7:9-10~

This Scripture helps me work through a social issue I witnessed twice in the last week. I’m still thinking it through and seeking a solution for these people. It’s totally out of my past experiences, but touches my heart. Pray for our country and those who are trying to change us from the great country we have been.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 11th Readings
MARK 7:24-30
MATTHEW 15:21-28
MARK 7:31-37
MATTHEW 15:29-31
MARK 8:1-10
MATTHEW 15:32-16:4
MARK 8:11-21
MATTHEW 16:5-12

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Pray for those who serve our country by protecting us and making life safer for us. Pray for their safety on a daily basis. Pray for their families too. The job seems to be extra dangerous now. I don’t understand hurting those who are helping us. We can pray for this situation.

Thankfulness – Ten things I am especially thankful for this morning and in no particular order

My faith and that it has always been a part of who I am

Slightly cooler weather

Seeing progress in clean-up for Ida

A husband who shares my love for Operation Christmas Child

150 packed shoeboxes (and more to come)

A vehicle that is dependable because we are not mechanics

Heating and air conditioning in my home

Availability of food, medicine, gasoline, etc.

Being born in America

Communication that allows us to stay in contact with our family

Please continue to pray for and Encourage others.

Anna Lee

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for us to recognize how God has plans to use us for His service.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

~James 1:17 (NIV)~

I have a personal request today. I have been having trouble with my back for a LONG time. Without boring you with all the details of who I have seen and what I have done, I just ask for your prayers.

There are many around us who have spiritual, physical, and other needs. Be alert to needs and RESPOND. Show you care through visits, calls, cards, etc. You can make a big difference in brightening their day and their future.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 9th Readings
LUKE 9:7-9
MARK 6:14-29
MATTHEW 14:1-21
MARK 6:30-44
LUKE 9:10-17
JOHN 6:1-15
MARK 6:45-52
MATTHEW 14:22-33
JOHN 6:16-21
MARK 6:53-56
MATTHEW 14:34-36

Operation Christmas Child

I’m thankful to announce that the first 150 shoeboxes for the year were packed yesterday in about two hours. I’m thankful for those who gave of their time and efforts to be there. When we consider that “shoeboxes” average out to impacting 7 individuals for Jesus, that 1,050 lives that can potentially be touched by our efforts. I feel so blessed to be part of this effort.

“Shoebox” Opportunities this week

Give money through the regular offering to help pay postage and training in churches so the children can learn about Jesus, etc. It averages out to $9.00 per shoebox.

Volunteer to help fold the shoeboxes we will fill Saturday. Please contact me by noon Monday.

Volunteer to pack future boxes, work in our drop-off location, drive to Hammond to pick up or deliver shoeboxes, etc.

There are a number of individual and organized ways you can minister to others. Find one or some that fit your personality, schedule, etc. and be a big. blessing to others.

Participate in church in person, or online if you cannot be there in person.

Anna Lee

“As a father has compassion on his children,

so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.”

~Psalm 103:13 (NIV)~

Request from Charles Dean, former minister of music at Spring Creek Baptist Church

Would you add my family to the Prayer Link please. My dad passed away this week in Orlando while he, my mom, and my 3 sisters were at Disney World. I flew to Orlando to drive them home. He was suffering from serious respiratory problems, probably from COVID (although he was never actually diagnosed, they strongly suspect it was the cause).

William Austin Dean

April 14, 1954 – October 6, 2021

William Austin Dean, 67, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the conclusion of a visit to Walt Disney World with his beloved wife and daughters in their Happy Place. Born April 14, 1954 in Greenville, South Carolina, he retired in 2008 as owner of Piggly Wiggly Millville Supermarket.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Christine Dean; and siblings Ann, Eddy, and Debbie.  He is survived by his wife Susan; two sons, Charles (Vickey) and Tommy; three daughters, Alicia, Elizabeth and Rachel; three grandchildren, Sereniti, Sophi, and Nathaniel; and one brother, Chuck.  The family will receive friends at the Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 5-7 p.m.  Private family graveside services will be held on Wednesday at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church Panama City, P.O. Box 1200, Panama City, FL 32402 in memory of Billy Dean.

The number of Covid cases is going down from the fourth spike, but it certainly is still around.

I have another former student who is very ill. She has been sick for several years. Please pray for her and her sweet family.

Happy holidays! It’s packing season for Operation Christmas Child in many churches. Join in and pack a box or boxes on your own. Ask someone how you can do it either online or by doing your own shopping. I will be happy to help any individual, club, school, or church get started (either this year or for next year).

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 9th Readings
LUKE 9:7-9
MARK 6:14-29
MATTHEW 14:1-21
MARK 6:30-44
LUKE 9:10-17
JOHN 6:1-15
MARK 6:45-52
MATTHEW 14:22-33
JOHN 6:16-21
MARK 6:53-56
MATTHEW 14:34-36

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for all churches. They exist so we can have a place to worship. Support them with your time, funds, and talents.

Have a great weekend. Give God the proper respect by your participation in church services somewhere and in person or online.

Anna Lee

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

We all have a different circle of family, friends, and acquaintances. Today, update your list of needs.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 10th Readings
JOHN 6:22-71
MARK 7:1-23
MATTHEW 15:1-20

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for fathers. They lead the family whether they know it or not. There or many ways this is done. One way, that makes a difference eternally, is in church attendance and service. When the father leads the family to church involvements, about 85% of the time the whole family will be involved long term. Today, let’s pray for fathers as they set the example for their family in many ways.

Anna Lee

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all parts of it, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other, and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 (TLB)~

Volunteer – a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

All great tasks in the kingdom of God and in other places require volunteers. They are not motivated by money, but purpose!

PACKING OF SHOEBOXES WILL BE DONE IN THE NEXT THREE WEEKS. Then, we look ahead to a week of collecting shoeboxes from others to send them on the next step of the way to the right child for each box. Only God can get the boxes to the right children, but I have heard many stories of a child who wanted, and sometimes needed, an unusual item. It turned out to be the main item of the shoebox the child received. For example, one child wanted a radio. I’ve never thought about packing a radio, or know of someone who did, but the child who wanted a radio got a radio in a “shoebox” packed in a far-away country. ONLY GOD!

Mrs. Bessie Hayden had to go back to the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.

Pray for another of my former students who is very sick.

Antoinette Marie Strahan

June 08, 1946 – September 25, 2021

Marie Antoinette Strahan passed from this life on September 25, 2021 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born in Bay City, TX On June 8, 1946 to Tony Buckley and Louise Tracey.

She worked hard to provide for her family and took pride in everything that she did. She always believed that if you are going to do something, you should give it your all.

She was a wonderful friend who would do anything for the people that she loved. Everyone who met her fell in love with her sweet soul.

Survivors are her three sons, Jody Johnson, Raymond Johnson, and Jack Wilkinson; one daughter, Jamie Hector, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her two best friends, Milton and Nancy Holloway.

Pamela Giardina Triolo

June 16, 1944 – October 04, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born June 16, 1944 in Amite, LA and was 77 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Mike Triola and Greg Triolo and wife Marissa; 4 grandsons, Tyler Castleberry and Alex, Ryan, and Owen Triolo; brother, Sal Giardina and wife Deanna; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Carlo Triolo; parents, Sam and Constance Lupo Giardina; nephew, Duane Giardina. She worked as a nurse for Dr. Goldsby for 35 years where she loved helping and serving her patients and community. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 9,2021 at 10:00AM at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. Services conducted by Deacon Eddie Renz. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

October 7th Readings
MARK 5:1-20
MATTHEW 8:28-34
LUKE 8:26-39
MARK 5:21-43
MATTHEW 9:18-26
LUKE 8:40-56

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Prayer Focus for Today

Our area is very thankful for the volunteers who came here to help our residents with downed trees and damaged roofs. Think of others who worked, without pay, to help in recovery. They are volunteers. They do a good work. God blesses them for their work. We have many who volunteer here on a regular basis. Think of parents and grandparents who volunteer at schools. Think about Sunday School teachers and other volunteer laborers at schools and churches. Think of people who clean the roadway in their neighborhood. Think of those who serve for many years in hospitals. I know I am on focus this morning. The television segment on right now just said “volunteer” and talked about others who benefit another community by giving of their time. Thank God for volunteers. Ask Him how He can best use your time and talents.

Anna Lee