“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.”
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.
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.
I hope you have been able to enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures lately. Find a good way to spend some time outside today.
Today’s Bible Verse
Reading the Bible in 2025
September 27
Psalm 78-79
No New Obituaries Today
Praise God
‘What a Variety!’
You don’t have to look far to find a reason to praise God.
O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.
Psalm 104:24
I hope you have already found time to read your Sunday School lesson. Use today to review what you read and to do some research on something that “caught your eye” in the lesson.
Prayer Focus
Today, spend some time praying for a young Amite man, Blake Bennett, who is hospitalized because of a football injury a week ago.
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