Today, let’s pray for those around us. They have many needs. Pray for their needs you are aware of and those you are unaware us. Focus on OTHERS today.
Today, let’s pray for the various age groups at church. For instance, if you are a senior adult, pray for the babies at church. If you are a young adult, pray for the teenagers. If you are a newlywed, pray for the children.
Step two, is to do something for the many people in church. Work in VBS. Visit someone in the nursing home. Babysit to give a young couple some time to do something special. Think of something unique that suits a need or suits you well.
Special Assignment
Meet someone new. It can be someone who just moved into your neighborhood, a new face at church, a couple who sit quietly on a porch, a 2024 graduate you do not know, etc. Get to know them, wave to them, speak to them when you see them, invite them over for coffee, etc.
Have a good day. Enjoy that special assignment. Meet someone new.
The world is a busy place. Much of it is, unfortunately, not pleasing to God. Watch the news for a few minutes to know what I am talking about. Please pray for the leadership of our country and other countries worldwide.
Obituary
SHERRILL HARMON CARAWAY
March 12, 1938 – May 4, 2024
U.S. Air Force Veteran
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born March 12, 1938 in Sugartown, LA and was 86 years of age. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a lifetime deacon at First Baptist Church of Greensburg. He was a retired shift supervisor for Crown Vantage in St. Francisville, LA. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Woodard Caraway, Greensburg, La; children, Vickie Caraway, Clinton, TN, Shelley Caraway Fraker (Jeff) Oak Ridge, TN, Wesley Caraway (Lisa), Knoxville, TN, James Harmon “Chip” Caraway (Donna), Taylors, SC, and Darrell Michael “Skip” Caraway (Denise), Greensburg, LA; grandchildren, Carrie Traylor (Brian), Powell, TN, Bradley Wilcox (Brandalyn), Clinton, TN, Kamie Heidel (A.J.), Knoxville, TN, Timothy Jett (Whitney), Clinton, TN, Nathan Giles (Gaby), College Station, TX, Derek Giles (Kaitlin), Powell, TN, MacKenzie Parrott (Josh), Knoxville, TN, Logan Caraway, Knoxville, TN, Seth Caraway, Taylors, SC, Madison Caraway, Taylors, SC, Hunter Caraway, Greensburg, LA, and Gabriel Caraway, Greensburg, LA; great-grandchildren, Austin Wilson, Powell, TN, Cutler Childs, Powell, TN, Britton Wilcox, Clinton, TN, Brody Wilcox, Clinton, TN, Everette Ulen, Knoxville, TN, Lilly Jett, Clinton, TN, Grayson Jett, Clinton, TN, Lincoln Jett, Clinton, TN, Jack Jett, Clinton, TN, Arlo Giles, College Station, TX; sisters, Janice Caraway Willoughby, Broussard, LA and Betty Caraway Porta, Wylie, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Harmon Caraway and Ethel Bond Caraway; brother, Darrell Caraway; sister, Sue Caraway Rasberry; and nephews, Terry Alan Wright and Joseph Dale Rasberry. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Shawn Ostoj and Dr. William Wall. Interment Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Mr. Caraway was a nice man. I knew him through teaching his two younger sons, seeing him at associational meetings and at Mike’s in Amite, and through his wife who helped plan the yearly senior adult revivals for our association. He has been sick for a while and she has fought right along with him each day. Please pray for his family.
Then I said: “LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, . . . .
I’m not watching it (the news), but David has been watching it. I could never dream up all this information if I spent 24 hours/day working at it. The morning news each day convinces me over and over that what this world needs is God! I can see no other/better solution. I encourage you to now to pray and pray hard for our country and our world. If you need salvation, seek someone who can introduce you to Jesus. He is the best friend/Savior you could ever ask for.
Church Yesterday
Sadly, I missed church yesterday. I watched online, but it is just not the same. It is certainly better than no church at all! I pray God never lets me feel comfortable with a routine that allows me to miss church week after week if I am able to get to church and just make a choice to not attend. The ONLY HOPE for our world is JESUS! I am so thankful I learned this as a child.
Read the Bible Every Day
May 6
Judges 8:1 – 9:21
Psalm 56:1-7
Proverbs 13:1-2
Luke 22:1-23
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s again continue to pray for others who need to live for Jesus each day. Many are friends and relatives here in the USA. Others, we do not know, but that doesn’t keep us from praying. Let’s also pray for those on our personal prayer lists.
My Sunday School class is like most others in that we have a lot of needs all the time. We can use your prayers. Your class, your family, and your friendss could too.
Let me help you think about YOUR prayer focus today.
What are some needs in the world today?
What are some needs in America today?
What are some needs in Louisiana today?
What are some need in our local parishes today?
What are some needs in your town, community today?
What are some needs in your family today?
What are some needs in your house today?
What are some needs in your heart today?
We should all have a long list at this point. The next step is to seek God. Let Him decide what is best for us.
Dear readers, I am so thankful for you and your prayers!
Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’who was, and is, and is to come.”
Mrs. Faye “Baby” Walker of Amite, LA, formerly of Bunkie passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Smith; and her father, Nolan Pierce; her mother, Rose S. Pierce; and her brother, Bobby Higdon. She is survived by her husband, Sam Walker; her two sons, James Sylvester (Rachel) of San Antonio, TX and Cilton Michot of Pensacola, FL; and two sisters, Gwen Slocum (Bobby) of Amite and Gayla Pierce of Lake Jackson, TX. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, May 10, 2024. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Every Day
Judges 5:1 – 6:10
Psalm 55:9-14
Proverbs 12:25-26
Luke 20:41 – 21:19
Saturday – A Day of Preparation
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day. Use this day to be ready for Sunday (S.S. lesson, meals, clothing, house, whatever is needed.
Invitation
Have you invited someone to attend worship with you? That will make it a meaningful day for you and for them.
This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD.
Jeremiah 17:5
Surgery Update
Betty Taylor‘s heart cath went well yesterday morning. Please pray for her as she recovers.
Prayer Focus
Pray for all the things happening around our country at colleges and other places. May our country return to the way it has been for so long – Putting God first!
Good Morning! It’s good to visit with you again this morning.
Let’s start with a special request for Betty Taylor. She is having a heart cath., and possibly a stent, this morning in McComb. As you pray for her and the medical staff, please also pray for Andy and Tommy.
Let’s also say special prayers for the families who had damage and deaths due to tornadoes.
This morning, I see the news is covering the dismantling of the “tent city” on the campus of UCLA. Let’s pray for a change of hearts, less hatred, and the Jewish people all across our county who have been the subject of the university protests.
Read the Bible Every Day
(It’s always a good day to to start, even if you have not already done so!)
What is on your heart and on your prayer list this morning? We are all different and have different requests. Pray for the things near and dear to you!
Touch the Heart of Someone Today
Do something special (phone call, gift certificate for lunch, visit at home, hospital, or nursing home, a card, etc.) to let someone know you are praying for them today.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartman-Jones Funeral Home – McComb on Apr. 30, 2024.
Danny Ray Esch, a distinguished resident of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home, McComb, MS, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, La. Religious Services at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, La, at 11:00 am on May 2, 2024. Burial at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, La, following the services. Rev. Jay Avance will officiate.
He was born on November 22, 1951, in Drew, Mississippi, to Henry S. Esch, Sr. and Grace Carroll Esch. He was a member of East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA where he served as a deacon. Danny was a mason with the Masonic Lodge of McComb. He grew up working along side his father, learning the skill of mechanics. After college, Danny worked as a Diesel Mechanic Instructor for over thirty years at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He served as a McComb Selectman for twenty years. He was an avid Ole Miss Rebels fan. Danny leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, and he will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife Anita, with whom he shared 54 beautiful years; his son, Steven Esch (Jennifer); Daughter, Amy Cooley (Randy); 3 Grandchildren, Savannah Scariano (Cody), Parker Esch, and Lauren Esch; 2 brothers, Carroll Esch (Shelia), Jimmy Esch, and sister-in-law Mary Esch; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr and Grace Esch; his brothers, Henry Jr and Gene Esch; and sisters-in-law, Miriam Esch and Arnell Esch. Danny’s life was a testament to his strength and resilience, and he will be dearly missed.
Pallbearers are Parker Esch, Cody Scariano, Randy Cooley, Sammy Esch, Troy Esch, Paul Esch, Clint Esch, and Dale Tate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood youth fund.
Read the Bible Every Day
May 1
Joshua 24:1-33
Psalm 53:1-6
Proverbs 12:17-18
Luke 19:28-48
OCC Cutting Party
(Yes, we are still cutting out fabric to make into totes for our “Shoeboxes”. Getting ready to pack 450 “Shoeboxes” is a big task!
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9 A.M. – Noon
Fellowship Hall
Bring your pinking shears.
Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for the college students who are protesting our country’s support of Israel. Pray for the protests to end peacefully, with no loss of human life.
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