Happy Monday! I hope you had a good a good weekend. Now, let’s make today a great day!
Verse of the Day
Prayer Focus
Today, we need to pray for all the families who have lost someone in the awful flooding in Texas. Let’s also pray for other who were there and who survived. Their young lives have been changed forever.
Be ready to proclaim as God gives you opportunities. God has a purpose for you!
Two Rivers WMU
There will be a meeting Saturday, July 19th at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 A.M. I hope you will feel free to attend whether or not your church has an active WMU organization. Please bring a side dish or dessert for the potluck meal to follow. It’s okay to bring your school age girls too. FBC, Greensburg will help inform you about OCC. at their church. (Leadership from various churches will meet at 9 A.M.)
Christmas Cards
Yesterday, Linda Callihan came to me as I was waiting for church to begin. She brought me Christmas cards for our December WMU project. She missed the opportunity last December, so brought the cards early this year. Women on mission collects stamped cards each year and gives them to prisoners in our parish jails, Amite and Greensburg. She is the first to donate this year!! You can be second!
Let’s pray for our church and other churches too! May individuals learn more of the truths of the Bible and choose to follow God closer today than ever before.. May churches proclaim God’s Word!
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
“God’s Messiah”
Psalm 110:1-7
Sunday School is the place to be to study God’s Word. We can all learn more if we study His Word.
Daily Bible Reading for Today
July 6
II Samuel 4-7
Obituary
Ashlee Rhenette Travis
July 22, 1977 – July 4, 2025
Ashlee Rhenette Travis, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 4, 2025. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth “K.T.” and Imelda Smith Travis, her sister Alison Shawn Hurst (Willie), her brother Mitchell Travis (Amber), her nieces and nephews, Brooklee (Colton), Lacee, Adelyne, Matthew, Ada Grace, Theodore, her great-niece, Emilia, and her godparents, Jerry W. Smith and Joyce Annette Davis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Matthew Smith, Melba Durnin Smith, E.D. Travis, and Georgia Mae McCoy Travis. Ashlee was born in Hammond, Louisiana, on July 22, 1977. Throughout her life, she loved nothing more than to celebrate life, dance, and sing, and she always worked hard to make everyone feel special. Although she was never blessed with children, she loved all of her nieces and nephews as her own. Ashlee was beloved by all who knew her and was blessed with a kind, loving, and gentle soul that perfectly embodied the love of Christ. She was an active parishioner of St. Helena Catholic Church, and a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Her family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the doctors at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, the doctors and staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital, and all those who loved and were loved by Ashlee throughout the years. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM with a Rosary at 4:30PM. Visitation will resume at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Colton Acosta, Steven Davis, Matthew Belser, Kent Blades, Stevie Oliver, Kenny Hodges, Darrell Dupepe, and Greg Dupepe. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Travis, Wesley Blades, Huey “Bubba” Travis, Winfred “Judge” Travis, Steve Anderson and Travis Day. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Women on Mission
The Kentwood Ladies will meet tonight in the New Hope Sunday School Classroom at 5:00 P.M.. The ladies are welcome to bring their elementary age children for a special missions class that will meet at the same time.
The Associational WMU Ladies will gather at Greensburg on Saturday, July 19th to learn about missions together. The leadership team will meet at 9:00 A.M. with the group meeting being followed with a “Potluck” meal in the church fellowship hall. Come and bring a few friends with you.
During this time, some prophets travelled from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of these men was called Agabus. The Holy Spirit gave him a message from God. He stood up and he said to the people there, ‘Soon people will be very hungry all over the world because there will be no food.’ (That happened when Claudius ruled the Roman world.)
You may want to do some additional reading in Acts 11.
Be sure to encourage others today.
I will again tell you what a joy it is when I run into a friend, or a stranger, who says “I read you every morning”! That encourages me!
Some of us don’t like the heat of these summer days, but spend our time inside, if possible. Others have a lot of health trouble being outside. Unfortunately, some people don’t have air conditioning. Pray for those who have difficulties with the heat. “Put feet to your prayers”, if possible.
Daily Bible Reading Passage
July 2
I Samuel 21-24
Bible Verse of the Day
Obituaries
Robert David Parent Jr.
September 15, 1968 – June 30,
Robert David Parent Jr., affectionately known as “BB” to his IBEW brothers and sisters passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and a proud Louisiana native. David was born on September 15, 1968, to Robert “Bob” David Parent Sr. and Essie Marie Gill Parent in Hammond, LA. He was raised in Natalbany, LA and attended Natalbany Baptist Christian School and Independence High School where he graduated in 1988. After high school, David followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to become a journeyman wireman for the past 30 years. He has worked in Michigan, Louisiana, Illinois, and Indiana, and he was a proud member of the IBEW Local 995 in Baton Rouge, LA. David was an avid LSU fan who bled purple and gold, and his passions were hunting and fishing which he often invited family and friends to his good ol’ fish fry. He was a one-of-a-kind man that will be forever missed and is now on an eternal fishing trip with Jesus. David is survived by his best friend and wife of 30 years, Kimberly Harper Parent; his two daughters, Amanda Parent and Rebecca Parent (Joey Troxclair); four grandchildren, Avery Taylor, Anya, Michael, and Declan Schexnayder; father, Robert “Bob” Parent Sr.; two sisters, Marla “Molly” Parent and Jana; his beloved terrier, Jax; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Theresa Forrest; sister and brother-in-law, James and Gwen Williams; nephews, Kade, Keegan, and Kamden Pedelahore; and numerous extended family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Marie Gill Parent; brother, Michael Parent; paternal grandparents, Harry and Belle Parent; maternal grandparents, Jim and Maggie Mullen; father-in-law, Pete Harper; and his beloved terrier, PeeWee.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at The River Church in Tickfaw on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Ralph Stewart will officiate.
(David “”married into” the Harper family of Roseland. I’ve know Kim, her dad, and other family members my whole life.)
George “Perry” Jenkins
November 19, 1945 – July 1, 2025
Perry Jenkins passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home in Amite, LA. Although he was a jack of many trades over the years, he was a self-employed dairy farmer for most of his life. In his spare time, you would find him spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and fooling with horses. He was born November 19, 1945, in Amite, LA and was 79 years of age. He is survived by the mother of his children, Carolyn Smart Jenkins; daughters, Cindy Jenkins Giron and husband, Carlos, Becki Jenkins, and Calli Jenkins Hughes and husband, John Ashley; grandchildren, Bess Giron-Tycer and husband, Laton, Kane McPherson and wife, Carolyn, Conner Alston and wife, Shelbie, Blaise Giron, Zach Perry Messina, Ashton Hughes, and Cate Alston; great-grandchildren, Russell Luke Alston and George Porter McPherson. Preceded in death by his father, George M. Jenkins; mother, Beatrice Hale Jenkins; father-in-law, Fred P. Smart; mother-in-law, Bessie Williams Smart; sisters, Shirley Primes and Francine Jenkins; brother, Gerald M. Jenkins. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Harrell Sharkey, Jr. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(Perry was a member of the Jenkins family of Roseland.)
There are good habits and bad habits. Reading your Bible frequently is one of the best habits you can have. Give it a try if you don’t already read your Bible at least once a day.
Thanks for checking this site today.
I hope you will be blessed today and able to impact the life of someone else in a positive way today. Be sure to take time today to thank God for your many blessings.
Be extra careful with traveling, with cooking, with water activities. and with fireworks. during this patriotic holiday.
Today, let’s focus our thoughts and prayers on working on:
(1) the families in our community that have lost loved ones recently and
(2) families with members who are not saved.
Daily Bible Reading
July 1
I Samuel 18-20
No New Obituaries
The wake/funeral for Ginger Landry will be this morning with the wake beginning at 9:00 A.M. and the funeral at 11:00 A.M. at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite.
The Lord will protect and save those who are righteous. He is their strength in times of trouble and will deliver them from wicked people because they trust in Him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Prayer Requests
Martha Pevey Drago expresses her strong faith in God and asks us to pray for her because her cancer has returned and she is again beginning treatment.
Please also pray for a former student of mine who has an unidentified cancer.
While we are at this, please also pray for a friend and the mother of some of my former students who is also dealing with cancer.
Also pray for two young men from Amite who are going through the ups and downs of their cancers and treatments.
These individuals and their families will all appreciate your prayers.
Pray and encourage today. That is our responsibility.
When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened [with the spread of the Good News to both Jews and Gentiles], they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.
My aunt started a group named “Encouragers Anonymous” in her church many years ago. They met weekly to pray for people as the group became aware of needs. Then they wrote a card to the person for whom they had just prayed for. I was the recipient of some cards from them. I learned to be a better encourager because of them.
Youth Report on Camp Experience
Through the years, I took many youth to camp and heard many reports about their week of camp experiences. Sunday, our church youth gave a report of their week at Mission Fuge in Texas last week. It was amazing, more so than when I heard any other camp report. If you were not present or watching on facebook, please watch the report in entirety. You will be blessed!!! If you don’t, you’ll miss a real blessing!
Prayer Focus
Pray for our church youth in the coming days. They will impact the lives of many people. Pray for their spirit to spread!
Today is the Lord’s Day. Let’s recognize that and pray for His will in our churches today. May all the churches be blessed as they continue to “Tell Others about Jesus”.
Daily Bible Reading
June 29
I Samuel 13-14
Obituary
Virginia “Ginger” Edwards Landry
October 8, 1947 – June 27, 2025
Ginger, a longtime resident of Amite, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 27, 2025 at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Amite and was 77 years of age. She graduated from Chesbrough High School in 1965, and worked as a bank teller at First Guaranty Bank. She soon married the love of her life, Bob, and became a full-time mother. In later years she worked for Derris Ray MD at his medical practice until her retirement in 2000. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and making memories with family. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Amite and loved her church family. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Robert “Bob” Landry Jr., daughter Debbie Durbin (John), son Robert “Trea” Landry III (Amber), grandson Robert “Alex” Landry IV, granddaughter Adley Landry, sister Susan Robin (Clayton), and sister-in-law Marie Edwards. She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Georgia “Brownie” Edwards and brother Danny Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday July 1, 2025 from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM conducted by Jim Richardson MRE. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite.
“A life of faith, love, and dignity”
(Our daughters and our sons were the same ages and often in the same classes at school. ala)
Today, I would like to encourage you to pray for all those involved in missions in any way. Getting involved in praying can also get you involved in giving and doing. Get involved in any or all of the misssion work in your church.
Daily Bible Reading
Today, I would like to encourage you to pray for all those involved in missions in any way. Getting involved in praying can also get you involved in giving and doing. Get involved in any or all of the misssion work in your church.
Verse of the Day
Obituary
David Ashley Carroll
September 13, 1957 – June 26, 2025
David was one of my former students.
David Ashley Carroll was born and raised in Amite and had several nicknames such as “Beany” and “Uncle David”. He graduated from Oak Forest Academy in 1975 (played Football #70, Basketball, Baseball, Literary Rally, and voted Most Friendliest his Senior year) and reminisced with all whom knew him (and didn’t know him). After high school, David graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1984 with a Computer Science Degree. He has been known most of his life for being a “Prankster”. He enjoyed playing card games with his Oak Forest Alumni Buddies, and watching Sports and Science Fiction movies (Star Trek collection). After many years of employment with his Family’s owned and operated business, he became owner of “Amite Pump & Well Supply Co.” Upon passing the ownership to Dale Mixon and maintaining the Company’s name, he then obtained his CDL license and “hit the highway” traveling and living life’s adventures. After his driving adventures, he returned to Amite to work his dream job which he had worked many years to achieve (Computer Science Information and Programming Technology). He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Lloyd Carrier and Edith Hillebert; Paternal Grandparents, Charles S. Carroll and Viola M. Carroll; Father, Edward Lee Carroll; Mother, Ruth C. Neal; Step-Father, Harold Neal; Sister, Vernell Carroll Strate; Brothers, Pierce, Charles, Wallace and Ardis Carroll; Brothers in Law, Jerry White, Buddy Watson, Wendell Smith and Cleo Henry; and also preceded in death by Vinessa Capro Harrison. David is survived by, Sisters, Tommie Sue White of Centreville, MS, Velda Lee Carroll of Colorado Springs, CO, Patricia Neal Watson of Loranger, LA, Kathy Neal Smith of Loranger, LA, and Beth Henry of Gonzales, LA. Brother, Keith Neal (Theresa) of Loranger, LA; Five nieces known as and called the “White Tribe”, Kathy Lynn White Barbay (Tab) of Slaughter, LA, Stacy White Wofford (Paul) of Muskogee, OK, Dana White Saucier (Leo) of Centreville, MS, Shelly White Sterling (Brian) of Busy Corner, MS, and Terri White of Centreville, MS; Nieces and Nephews, Stacy Watson Henderson (Heath) of Central, LA, Mickey Joe Watson (Lanette) of Hammond, LA, Kendell Smith (Hoa) of Sulphur LA, Lois Smith DeLatte (DeWayne) of Kennewick, WA, Melissa Smith Stevens (Wade) of Loranger, LA, Scott Neal (Rebecca) of Pearl River, LA, Jed Neal (Lindsey) of Covington, LA, Annie Henry Trowbridge (Jake) of Bluford, IL, and Todd Henry of Gonzales, LA; Other cherished ones include, Billy Henrich of Monroe, GA, Kelly Henrich of Amite, LA, Tim Henrich of Sioux Center, IA, Jake Lambert of Amite, LA, and Florrie Lambert Espinal of Yorktown, VA. Many great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends were loved and cherished in their own unique ways. Pallbearers will be Billy Finch, Steve Ellzey, Tim Sharkey, Steve Durnin, John Dyer, David Davis, Chip Fitz, Keith Neal, and Dale Mixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles “Chuckie” Carrier, James Carroll, Jeff Carroll, Dennis Williams, Ray Bellot, Mike Tate, Lonnie Morse, Bydie Everett, Jackie Sparks, and Wesley Mixon. Many thanks to the Peristyle Beau West Assisted Living, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, and St. Thomas Hospice in Baton Rouge for the wonderful care provided. As well as many thanks to Patrick Coudrain and Julie Johnson Attorney at Laws for their legal guidance and assistance. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Sunday and from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Monday. Interment Alfred Stevens Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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