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.

Baptist Press

Choose the articles that interest you.

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Pine Ridge Bible Study Group

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

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?

Don’t hibernate!

Anna Lee

Daily Bible Reading

• Thursday, June 5th
• Deuteronomy 21-23

Prayer Focus: Again today, we will pray for VBS. After today, there will only be one more day of VBS this year.

VBS Program – Tomorrow night at 6 P.M.

Baptist Press

Polynesian church sprouts in unlikely place

M.E. Dodd’s spirit lives on at First Sevierville 

Most pastors lead a small congregation, but most churchgoers attend a large church

6 decades, 6,000 Journeymen equals eternal impact

Etc.

Additional Bible Reading

Who Was I to Stand in God’s Way?

“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 . . . .

 Acts 11:15-17 NLT

Today, say special prayers for the families you know of who have had deaths or extended illnesses in the last few months.

Anna Lee

Plan to have a happy and productive day!

Verse of the Day

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.

Baptist Press

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Additional Bible Reading

UNSTOPPABLE

‘Responding with Grace’

“[After Peter’s vision and Cornelius’ messengers asking for him,] Peter went down and said, “I’m the man you are looking for. Why have you come?” ….”

  Acts 10:21-23

Thank-you for praying today.

Anna Lee

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.

Prayer Focus No. 2

Pray for those around you each day.

Baptist Press

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Southern Baptists to vote on Business and Financial Plan that emphasizes trustee governance of today’s stories:

Cuba’s crackdown on Christians, other faith groups unabated, CSW finds

Lifeway Research Insights Report takes deeper look at Hispanic churches

Etc.

Additional Bible Reading

Unstoppable!

‘God-incidences’

“Peter was very perplexed [when told in his vision to eat unclean

things]. What couldthe vision mean? Just then the men sent by

Cornelius found…”

Acts 10:17-20

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.

Anna Lee

Happy Monday, Friends!

I hope you were blessed to be in God’s House yesterday.

Prayer Focus

VBS at FBC, Kentwood – all week! 8:30-11:30 A.M.

Verse of the Day

Daily Bible Reading

• Monday, June 2
• Deuteronomy 11-13

Baptist Press

FIRST-PERSON: Dandelion grace – a word for those who feel useless

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-dandelion-grace-a-word-for-those-who-feel-useless/

Additional Bible Reading

‘The Principle of Three’ 

“”No, Lord,” Peter declared after being told in his vision to eat unclean things]. “I have never eaten anything that our Jewish laws have declared…”

  Acts 10:14-16

Prayer Time

• VBS
• Church services Wednesday and Sunday
• Homebound
• Those who are not saved
• New drivers
• Older drivers
• Travelers
• Children and youth at camps this summer
• Those who are hospitalized or in extended care
• Pastors as they visit in homes and hospitals and prepare for next services
• Senior adults who live at home alone

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Good Morning!

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.

Additional Bible Reading

‘Mercy?’

“[Talking to the Pharisees, Jesus continued:] “But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I…”

Matthew 12:7

Worship in a House of the Lord today.

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.

Anna Lee

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.

Additional Bible Reading

Wise Counsel Found in Scripture

“The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”

Psalm 34:10

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

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.

No New Obituaries Today

Baptist Press

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Bad Girls of the Bible

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!

VBS 2025 Registration

Additional Bible Reading

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!

Anna Lee

God has seen us into another day. As he blesses you today, work to be a blessing to others.

Verse of the Day

This verse speaks to me this morning. Maybe it speaks to you too.

Daily Bible Reading

• Thursday, May 29
• Deuteronomy 1-2

Additional Bible Reading

Unstoppable!

Acts 10:4-6

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 ….

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s include VBS teachers in our prayers. We all know how hard they work to prepare and how much harder it is to teach the children all morning dau after day.

Obituaries

Faye Honeycutt

April 26, 1962 – May 24, 2025

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born April 26, 1962 in Aberdeen, MS and was 63 years of age. She is survived by her son, Robert Arnone and wife Michaela; daughter, Ashley Arnone; 7 grandchildren, Deleigha Arnone, D.J. Brister, Tripp Arnone, Alee Arnone, Livi Arnone, Zay Brister, and Mili Arnone; sister, Pam Brown and husband, Freddie. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Betty Honeycutt; twin sister, Kay Honeycutt; sister, Pat Honeycutt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 12Noon on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Vivian Robertson Morgan

December 23, 1936 – May 26, 2025

Vivian Robertson Morgan passed away peacefully at 12:24 AM on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home in Lafayette, Louisiana. Born December 23, 1936, the fourth child of James Hilton and Nellie Robertson, Vivian lived her early life in Hillsdale, Louisiana where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Huey Dalton Morgan on August 4, 1954. Whether she was called Mom, Maw Maw, Aunt Piggy or Pete, she was happiest spending time with her family. She loved cooking but was best known for her biscuits. Her hobbies included crocheting and putting together puzzles. As a mother, homemaker, and wife of a military man she lived in several cities and states until settling in Lafayette where she remained until her death at the age of 88.  
 
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Morgan McGinn, and husband, Horace; son, Cary Roderick Morgan, and wife, Carol; grandchildren, Cherie Morgan Mullins, Christian Morgan and wife, Richlynn, Morgan McGinn, Myles McGinn and wife Alex; great-grandchildren, Madison Mullins, Ethan Mullins, Vivian Morgan, Mathilde McGinn, River McGinn, Ayden Hunt and Layne Hunt; and many nieces and nephews.  
 
Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Huey Dalton Morgan; parents, James Hilton Robertson, and Nellie McDonald Robertson; sister, Mae Jean Robertson Smith; five brothers, James Eugene Robertson, Hulos Robertson, Emmit Robertson, Terry Robertson, and Jerry Lynn Robertson; and grandson-in-law, Jeremy Mullins.  
 
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025. Pallbearers will be Cary Morgan, Christian Morgan, Morgan McGinn, Myles McGinn, Daniel Sanders, and Ethan Mullins. Interment Circle M Family Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

Daily Bible Reading

• May 25
• Numbers 35-36

Additional Bible Reading

‘God’s Treasure Revealed’

2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Prayer Meeting

Be sure to attend, in person or online, prayer meeting. Your midweek connection to others and to church is important. If you are watching from home, you might want to have a neighbor join you each Wednesday evening.

Remember to call, write, visit, or text someone to check on them, encourage them, visit them, etc. Your concerns for others is important to you and to them.

Have a fantastic day!

Anna Lee