Let’s pray for meaningful services at our area churches today.
If you didn’t set your clocks ahead an hour last night, you should do so this morning.
Today’s lesson is on holiness.
I Peter 1
We have people from various stages of life around us. Pray for those who are struggling and do not realize it.
Anna Lee
Today, let’s pray for people who do not love God and regularly attend church.
Leo & Miosha Robinson: Let Us Do Good
January 7, 1971 – March 5, 2025
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born January 7, 1971 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 54 years of age. Blake will be remembered for his kind and loving nature. He was a longtime care giver for his father. He is survived by his father, Bobby Lawson; mother, Barbara Walker; aunts, Gale Walker and Fran Walker; cousins, Amy Kent, Deborah Browning, Mark Browning, Ashley Walker, Amber Walker, Stanan Capdeboscq, and Court Lawson; special friends, Wade Daniels, Kris Wells, and Cody Callihan. Preceded in death by his brother, Brad Lawson; grandparents, Bill and Athalone Walker and Silas and Edith Lawson; uncles, Benny Walker, Jimbo Walker and Bill Conleay; aunt, Diana Conleay. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for the Walker and Lawson families.
….Another former student!
Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed.
Have a great Saturday!
Anna Lee
Yesterday afternoon I received two white doves that had belonged to “Miss” Ruby. Today, it looks like two white doves showed up on my computer. A special picture and a special verse!
Today, let’s focus on the many people who have lost loved ones in the last few months. We have lost a number of friends during this time. I’m sure some of you have too. Let’s pray for these friends and family members today.
Move your clock forward Saturday night and lose an hour of sleep. If you don’t, you might be late for church Sunday morning.
September 8, 1952 – March 6, 2025
A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born September 8, 1952 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Cindi Morgan Blades and husband, Bill; brothers, Thomas P. Morgan, Sr. and Jonathan Morgan and Donna; half-sister, Gloria Mack Dykes; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marilyn Morgan; and nephew, Robert William Clemons, Jr. Visitation at Montpelier Methodist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
June 20, 1957 – March 6, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born June 20, 1957 in Franklinton, LA and was 67 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Farrion Holden; daughter, Krystle Grace; son, Donnell Louis Grace, Jr.; brothers, Talmadge Crowe, Jr. and wife, Betty, Talbert Crowe and wife, Jody and Tadd Crowe and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Shelby Donnell Wall and fiancé, Ashton Blades and Hadley Gene Grace; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Donnell Louis Grace, Sr.; mother, Janet Jenkins Crowe; father, Talmadge Crowe, Sr. Pallbearers are Donnell Grace, Jr., Krystle Grace, Gary Crowe, Justin Crowe, Cody Crowe, and Buddy Holden. Honorary Pallbearers are Rob Crotwell, Talmadge Crowe, Jr., Talbert Crowe, Tadd Crowe, Ashton Blades, and Dillon Corbin. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Steven Miller and Bro. Eddie Henson. Interment Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today is Day 6 – Osvaldo & Vanessa Lerma: On the Border
The tote, in the hallway in the basement, is so you can easily send items you have purchased to OCC without having to set up a time to meet us. We are very appreciative for your gifts for “Shoeboxes”!
David and I had two good “OCC shopping days” this week. Thanks to the Seekers S.S. class for their donation.
Do something special to set this day apart from other days this week. Thanks for thinking of The Prayer Link each day.
Anna Lee
We all know someone who doesn’t attend church. Maybe you have tried over and over to get them to attend. Today, let’s pray for each person by name.
Becky Graham Purvis continues to recover from her surgery. Please continue to pray for her.
Toni Holland and Rachel Buckley will have next week. Please add them to your prayer list.
Gerald Griffith – Shoulder injury
Velma Anthony – Tangi Pines
Keith Allen – St. Helena Nursing Home
Wendy Fowler – Back problem
Yvonne Birch – Still recovering from fall
David Sellers – Rehab
Be sure to add the names of those I did not mention.
Recently, people have dropped off items such as small cars, caps, and pencils. Also, someone sent me a check. With the check we were able to purchase calculators, pencil bags, pens, ets. Thanks!
There is a short list of our current needs on the northeast door of the basement of the sanctuary building. That is also the door to the “Green tote” where you can drop off items on Sundays and Wednesdays.
I also want to thank the classes who donate or make purchases according to our list of needs. You are greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all of you who help us pack shoeboxes in any way.
Anna Lee
Today, let’s focus our prayers on adults who do not attend church. Pray for them to learn to and feel the need to be in church. Be an encourager and example to them.
Today we begin reading the eighth book of the New Testament since we started reading on January 1st.
Remember, it is never too late to read along with us.
March 14, 1979 – March 2, 2025
Chad Hillstrom was born March 14, 1979, in Kenner, LA. He passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at age 45. He was a resident of Kentwood, LA and attended House on the Rock Church in Amite. He was blessed to go on several mission trips over the last few years to Israel and Mexico. He was an API inspector and accounts manager. He worked in the oil field for 23 years. He was outgoing and met no strangers. Always willing to talk to and help others. He loved his 2 boys but thrived as a girl dad. Chad was dedicated to martial arts practice of jiu jitsu. He was a proud member of Gracie United Team Jucao Amite and received his purple belt under Professor Kurt Holobaugh. He loved to cook and hang out with friends and family. His crews ‘Cooking with KP’ and ‘Swamp Mule’ recently won several cookoff competitions. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
He married Jewelena Hillstrom 19 years ago and together they raised their children, Kymberly (Blake) Accordo, Chad Jr., Cami Jo, Cameren, and Devonte. Then he became the proud grandfather of Saylor Accordo and has another granddaughter on the way.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen D. Stokes.
Visitation will be held at House on the Rock Church in Amite on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 10:00AM until memorial services at 11:00AM. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Today, we need to thank God for protection during the bad weather we had yesterday.
We all need encouragement at one time or another. Be an encourager to someone of any age today.
https://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/praying_paul/pwp.pl?064
We will continue the study of I Peter that we started last Sunday. Read chapter one and two to be prepared for Sunday.
I’m thankful you have checked this site today. Come again tomorrow. Bring a friend to join us.
Anna Lee
(I noticed I didn’t read according to this schedule. I must have shared the wrong information. Now, I have some extra reading to do today. You probably do too. I’m sorry if I didn’t get the information to you correctly.)
We are on Day 3 today.
Continue to pray for all the students who are out of school this week. Pray they will be safe in all they choose to do.
Anna Lee
Today, let’s remember all the students who have a school break this week. May they be safe at home and accomplish something worthy of their time and efforts.
Please pray for Toni Holland who will be having neck surgery to correct issues with her back. This surgery is scheduled to occur in a couple of weeks at OLOL.
Please follow along all week on the WMU website or using the brochure you received at church yesterday.
Video from Virginia – https://www.sbcv.org/event/2025-annie-armstrong-easter-offering-and-week-of-prayer/
Several videos from across the area covered by this offering
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1334301386925105
If you watch the first two stories here, you will be watching the ones for yesterday and today.
I hope you enjoy learning a little about missions in North America.
Anna Lee
Today, let’s pray for those, nursery age – senior adult age who will attend church today. Pray they have a great day in the Lord’s House as His Word is shared.
August 11, 1941 – February 28, 2025
A resident of Tickfaw, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. A native of Wilmer, LA, Danny was born August 11, 1941 and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna-Marie Edwards; daughter, Lynda Marie Milazzo (Joseph); grandchildren, Holly Milazzo (Jeb Brewster) and Daniel Milazzo (Breanne); great-grandchildren, Isla, Elliette, and Rush Brewster; 2 sisters, Virginia “Ginger” Landry (Robert) and Olga “Sue” Robin (Clayton). Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Georgia Statham Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, March 3, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
We had a great meeting yesterday as we heard from a former school teacher, Lindy Gill, who has been on eight mission trips. She shared her desire to tell others about Jesus in any way she can, from teaching Sunday school at Montpelier Baptist to going on mission trips with them to Central America.
The week of prayer begins today with the theme of “Step into the Story” based on III John 1:7-8.
The Easy English version is:
7 They are travelling to different places to tell people about Jesus Christ. They do not accept any gifts from those people who are not Christians.
8 Because of that, we Christians must help them with the things that they need.
That version of Scripture makes it perfectly clear that we are to support missionaries so they can “Tell the Good News”.
We can be missionaries or support those who are missionaries. Get ready. It’s our turn to step in with our gifts so others will hear the “Good News”.
Anna Lee
Pray for various missions we celebrate in our churches and those who serve in these programs. It’s time we begin our yearly focus on mission work in North America, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. As we celebrate this offering, let’s focus on those who serve as missionaries in North America . The WMU meeting today will focus on the Annie Armstrong Offering, those who currently serve as missionaries in North America, and the great need for salvation in North America.
The 2025 theme is “Step Into the Story.”
The scripture verse is 3 John 1:7-8, “For they have gone out for the sake of the name… Therefore, we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”
The national goal is $78 million.
January 25, 1947 – February 27, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her children, Larry Edwards, Jr. and wife, Delisa, Lynda Edwards Newman and husband, Reese, Keith Edwards and wife, Lynette, and Kelly Edwards Rainey and husband, Marcus; grandchildren, Cody Edwards and wife, Courtney, Kyle Edwards and wife, Nyomie, Courtney Hart and husband, Austin, Shay and Cheyenne Warren, Jacob Newman and wife, Haylea, and Casey Newman, Allison, Russell and Elizabeth Edwards, Miranda and Mackenna Rainey; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her special “little boys”, Jake and Hoppy. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Larry Gene Edwards, Sr.; parents, Leopold and Leona Falgout; siblings, Charleen Falgout, Debra Falgout, and Henry Phillip Falgout, Sr.; and a great-grandson, Luke Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 3, 2025. Interment Twin Oaks Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. The family requests guests to bring any type of quilt or cross stitch that she made for you or gifted to you so that it can be displayed for her services. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Study I Peter 1 today.
I Corinthians 5-8.
Anna Lee
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