Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store.
Today, let’s remember Gail Brister and Laurie Miller and thank God for the progress they have made. Gail is making good progress following her fall and surgery. She has graduated to a wheelchair which gives her much more freedom. Laurie continues to have good progress following back surgery.
BAPTIST PRESS
You surely will want to read some articles about the Southern Baptist Convention which was held in New Orleans this week.
Due to the heat, the Simmons Family has decided to have a memorial service at Line Creek Baptist Church, rather than the graveside service they had originally planned. There will be no visitation before the 10:00 A.M. service.
READ the BIBLE TODAY
June 14
Matthew 5: 23-24
Matthew 18: 21-35
“Forgiveness must be a part of a servant’s heart because .. . . . “
PRAYER FOCUS for TODAY
Today, and in the next few days, let’s focus our prayers on the many pastors, many with families, who will be be leaving New Orleans as the Southern Baptist Convention draws to a close for 2023. Pray for safe travels, inspired hearts, and a desire to help their church people worship and serve in the coming days and years.
Have a wonderful day as you grow in the Lord and minister to others in your own way.
Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.
Isaiah 46: 9
ILLNESS
Elaine Tolar Doucette – No cancer was found after her first round of treatment. Additional treatment will be done as a precautional measure. Elaine’s mother is still with her. Please continue to pray for Elaine.
Bubba Roberts – Bubba had surgery recently, but hasn’t said much about it. He is doing well. Join the family in prayers of thanksgiving that this procedure went well and is behind them.
OBITUARIES
Carol Virginia Payne Thomas
July 4, 1945 – June 10, 2023
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Carol Virginia Payne Thomas met her Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face. Carol had been striving to overcome many physical difficulties for years. Now, she is free indeed! Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim Thomas; her sister, Susan Payne Tanner; and Susan’s children and their families: daughter, Stephanie Tanner Hewitt and husband Rick, Hannah and Tanner House; daughter, Rebecca Tanner Nowell and husband Justin, Carrie and Tyler Nowell and Carrie’s baby girl, Finley Nowell; and son, Greg Tanner Jr. Carol is also survived by many cousins. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Walton Payne; and brother-in-law, Greg Tanner. After 55 years, Jim’s family was Carol’s family too. She was survived by Jim’s sister, Beverly Thomas Martens and husband Erv and their children and families. She is also survived by the children and families of Jim’s sisters, Delores Thomas Hoernke and husband Jerry; Joanne Thomas Bader and husband Russell who preceded Carol in death. Delores, Joanne and Beverly’s children are among those precious family members who were loved by Carol. Carol graduated from SLU in Hammond, LA with a degree in Elementary Education. Through the years, she taught first grade and served as Financial manager for Avis. But mostly, she worked closely with Jim in their furniture endeavors as the Office Manager. Carol and Jim lived in several cities across the country, finally settling in Tupelo, MS where they resided for 35 years. When they joined Harrisburg Baptist Church, they soon knew they had found home. Among the many wonderful friends they made at church were special friends: Mitzi Jackson, Nancy and Dick Stevens, Delores and John Smith, and Melissa Greer. A special thanks to the staff at The Claiborne, Carol and Jim’s home in McComb, MS and Deaconess Hospice for their loving care and support. There are not enough words to thank the sitters who stayed with Carol around the clock: Shirley, Dianne, Candace, Tiffany, and Barbara. Carol loved the Lord with all her heart and would want Him to be lifted up high. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Harrisburg Baptist Church, Tupelo, MS or Samaritan’s Purse.
Wayne A. Husser
March 5, 1949 – June 10, 2023
A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born March 5, 1949 in Independence, LA and was 74 years of age. Wayne was the co-owner and operator of Husser City Glass, Radiator, and Muffler in Amite for 50 years. He was a member of the Loranger Volunteer Fire Department where he served the community for over 40 years. He is survived by his daughter, Charity Gay and husband, Brandon; step-daughter, Melissa Brown; step-son, James Dewitt Bennett and wife, Malachi; granddaughter, Avery Rose Gay; 2 brothers, Jimmie Husser and wife, Shirley, and Kenny Husser and wife, Micaleen; 2 sisters, Pat Shockley and husband, Thomas, and Sharon Kay Lee and husband, Sidney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Jeannie M. Husser; parents, Wilson and Dorothy Husser; and a special aunt, Johnnie Bennett Stanfield. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Oak Grove Church of Christ and the Loranger Volunteer Fire Department for their support and care for Wayne during this difficult time. Visitation at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Community Cemetery, Loranger, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Tommy Simmons of Kentwood
Tentative Arrangements – Graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday morning at 10:00, followed by a family lunch at Line Creek Baptist Church.
VBS CONTINUES
This week – Osyka Baptist Church
Contact the church or a church member for more information
Pray for the workers and the children this week.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
The convention will be in New Orleans this year. If you attend, please visit the IMB (International Mission Board) booth and visit with our daughter, Jennie Hatchel. She has lots of information to share with the delegates this week.
READ the BIBLE
Week 23 – Servanthood: My Gift to God
Monday, June 12
Matthew 20: 20-28
Mark 9: 33-37
Mark 10: 35-45
“One Way I can serve others is . . . .”
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Let’s pray for the sermons, connections, business, etc. that will be addressed this week by the delegates. May God and evangelism be a strong focus of all that is done.
Gerald Hyde is doing much better. His stay in rehab has been very helpful. Gerald will be coming home Tuesday.
Mollie Carter is home, but needs to be added to out personal senior adult list.
Ruby Travis is getting out, but her broken arm is still hurting. Pray for some pain relief for her.
PRAYER FOCUS TODAY
Today, let’s pray for Sunday School and worship in all our area churches. May God be glorified and our faith strengthened.
READ THE BIBLE TODAY
Sunday, June 11
Psalm 119:52-104
“The greatest value of Scripture is .. . . . “
Psalm 119: 105-176
“My Bible study could be improved by . . . . “
CHURCH CAMPS for YOUTH andCHILDREN
About this time each year, our local churches begin the season of taking our children and youth to camp. Pray for each group as they prepare, travel, experience camp, travel back to their home church, and begin the process of application of what they learned during camp.
THANKS for READING
You are greatly appreciated. Your prayers make a difference!
This week we have focused on the Vacation Bible Schools in our area. Last night, David and I were blessed to attend the commencement of Kentwood’s VBS. It is such a blessing to see all the children and their families there. Pray the effort put into VBS this year has/will greatly impact children and their families.
The Bible is still the same. God’s love is still the same. Let me remind you of one of the songs that touched my heart long ago.
It didn’t look like this, but looked like little boys and girls singing from their hearts the word of this song. I have often been in groups of adults taking about their VBS experiences as children. Yes, even back them, we had VBS. There are similarities and differences. The greatest similarity is the excitement of the VBS and the message of Jesus’ love. The greatest difference is that I remember VBS lasting two weeks! What a great time we had! The grape Kool-Aid served in “jelly glasses” and two cookies served each day were lovingly served by the same sweet ladies each day. What an impact VBS was on our lives!
I hope you have time to sit back with your eyes closed and listen. Then, I hope you pray for the boys and girls of Kentwood and beyond Kentwood as they grow up. Pray they receive the same simple message into their hearts.
To them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever.
Please pray for Tommy Hood, son of Kenna Settoon and Bobo Hood. Tommy had to have emergency surgery to remove a tumor from his brain yesterday. Pray for Tommy and his family, please.
READ the BIBLE TODAY
June 9, 2023
Psalms 19: 7-11
Psalms 119: 1-40
“My spirit is strengthened when I read . . . . ‘
PRAYER FOCUS THIS WEEK
This week we are praying for three Vacation Bible Schools – FBC, Spring Creek, and Greensburg. Pray for the children and adults to finish the week strong. May there be wonderful memories of growing in the Lord. Pray for families who do not attend church regularly to be drawn into the flock of believers.
Have a fantastic day. Let you “little light” shine!
Mr. “Cete” Dillon spent the day yesterday and last night at North Oaks. He may be able to come home later today.
OBITUARIES
Frank Enly Erwin, Sr.
December 28, 1935 – June 5, 2023
In loving memory of Frank Enly Erwin Sr. who was called home to meet his savior on Monday, June 5th, 2023. Frank is survived by his immediate family, his wife of 66 years, Barbara Ann Hays Erwin. He is preceded in death by a daughter Drew Ann Erwin Bourdonnay and a son Frank Enly Erwin Jr. He is survived by a daughter Leisha Marie Erwin of Kentwood and a son Gregory Tate Erwin and wife Miranda McDaniel Erwin of Sugar Land, Texas. Frank is preceded in death by a grandaughter Allison Lorraine Penny and grandson Thomas Riley Penny Jr. He is survived by three grandchildren, Alexandra Christine Penny Morgan and husband Hugh Emlin Morgan II of Chester, Virginia, Kelsey Marie Erwin of Sugar Land, Texas, and Tyler Enly Erwin of Sugar Land, Texas. He left us with two great grandchildren, Hugh Emlin Morgan III and Riley Lorraine Morgan both of Chester, Virginia. Frank was born in Kentwood, Louisiana in 1935 and graduated Kentwood High School in 1954, He went on to graduate Southeastern Louisiana University in 1959. He was a life long citizen of Kentwood as well as a life long member of the Kentwood First Baptist Church. Frank began his career selling cars for the Lewis Chevrolet company of Kentwood and finished his career with the Shell Oil Company working offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and in the countries of Syria and China. He retired in 1998 and devoted the rest of his life to his lifelong hobby of coon hunting. Frank will be sorely missed by both his family an friends. Visitation at First Baptist Church in Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers are Percy Taylor, Ray Burgan, Sim Peek, Glen Magee, Vince Estes, Troy Adams, Tyler Erwin, and Brandon Martin. Honorary Pallbearers are Bryan Tate, Benjie Morgan, Chris Miaoulis, Brad Toney, Bryan LeJeune, and Tommy Simmons. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Dorothy Ann Busby Williams
December 21, 1939 – June 6, 2023
Dorothy Ann (Busby) Williams, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away at Ponchatoula Community Care Nursing Home June 6, 2023. She was born December 21, 1939.
She is survived by sons Ricky Williams and Jeffrey Williams and daughter Carla Williams.
11 grandchildren, Krissy, Kasey, Cole and Kayla Williams, Ashley Simmerman, April Small, Bryan Loyd, Kristine Newton, Cody, Toby and Brittany Williams.
8 great grandchildren. Cohen Williams, Michael Tincher, Cheyenne Avila, Preston Small, Marissa, Layla, Zamira Boggs and Kyla Ann Williams.
Sister, Kim Busby Robinson and brother, Morris Busby.
Preceded in death by her husband, Roy S. Williams, daughter, Laverne Loyd, daughter in law, Ricky’s wife Pamela J Williams, sister Betty Jean, grand parents, Mr and Mrs Eddie C Broughton, father, Percy H. Busby, and mother, Jessie Juanita Clements.
A private 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.
PRAYER FOCUS for the WEEK
This is day four of praying for local Vacation Bible Schools.
A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born December 1, 1942 in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her brother, Clyde W. King. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Clyde and Corinne King; twin sister, Rhea D. King. Graveside will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA at 12:00PM Wednesday, June 7, 2023. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS
Our prayer focus continues to be on the many children and workers in area Vacation Bible Schools (Kentwood, Spring Creek, and Greensburg).
READ the BIBLE TODAY
June 7, 2023
Matthew 22:29
John 20: 30-31
Acts 17:11
“I need to search the Scriptures more so . . . . “
Update your personal prayer list as needed. Then, pray.
A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born December 1, 1942 in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her brother, Clyde W. King. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Clyde and Corinne King; twin sister, Rhea D. King. Graveside will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA at 12:00PM Wednesday, June 7, 2023. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sharon Faye Booty Rainey
September 23, 1948 – June 4, 2023
A resident of Albany, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born September 23, 1948 in Tylertown, MS and was 74 years of age. She is survived by her son, Jim Davis and wife, Barbara, of Gainesville, GA; 3 grandchildren, Lauren Williamson, Alyssa Wolfson, and Jaimee Davis Hutka and husband, Taylor; great-grandchildren, Lily Williamson, Calvin Williamson, and Jackson MacDonough; sisters, Jeanette Barker of Texarkana, TX, Darlene White of Texarkana, TX, and Melinda Lillie of Bolivar, LA ; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, James Booty; mother, Myrtis Booty. Visitation from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 1:00PM at New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church at 1:00PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jerry Arnold Doughty
February 27, 1944 – June 3, 2023
First Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
Jerry A. Doughty passed away in the early hours of Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was married to June Battles Doughty for 41 years. They were married on March 06, 1982. Their love was an intense love and devotion and shared many wonderful times. Jerry was the son of H C Doughty and Vera DeLee Doughty, Chipola LA. He is survived by his wife, June Battles Doughty; three children, Kimberly Doughty, Michael Doughty (Lindsey) and Chris (Misty) Davis; grandchildren, Everleigh Doughty, Alex Davis, Christopher Davis, Brittany Cutrer, Baylor Cutrer (Baileigh) and John Tyler Travis (Lainey) and three great -grandchildren, Owen, Eden and Ellie Cutrer; his Aunt Mavis DeLee Sharp; brother, Clay Doughty; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Judy Smith (Larry), Robert Battles (Mary) Margie Davis (Gerald) and Linda Reynolds; and 18 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, H C Doughty and Vera D. Doughty; brothers, Lionel, Doyle and Todd Doughty; grandparents, H C and Eva Allen Doughty, and Augustus and Lillie Covington DeLee; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Geraldine Battles; sister-in-law, Glenda B. Booth. Jerry’s mother was a DeLee a wonderful fun loving family. They had great Sunday dinners as he grew up. Jerry loved his aunts and uncles, Minnie Abrams, Hazel Hurst, Marie Kendrick, Mavis Sharp, Collean Hanks, Lillie Harvey and Bonnie Eckart, A W DeLee, Archie DeLee, Willie DeLee and Elvis Arnold Delee. Jerry was named after his Uncle Elvis. These two had some fun times together. Jerry grew up on the Amite River. He described his childhood as perfect. With his cousins and friends they enjoyed the river, motorcycling, drag racing. Jerry loved to hunt and fish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Clear Creek Church, P.O. Box 129, Clinton, LA 70722, St Jude or any other of your choice. Special thanks to Dr Derris Ray, Hood Memorial, OLOL Hospital Staff, and Hospice of Baton Rouge. Jerry was the most loving husband to June. They shared a special relationship. Love endures all. He was funny, loved to tease, have fun, and loved all of his family. Visitation at Clear Creek Church, Felixville, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 3:00PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Ken Graham. Interment Clear Creek Cemetery, Felixville, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com
Tina Eileen Warren
July 21, 1963 – June 3, 2023
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Capital House Nursing and Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born July 21, 1963 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her brother, John Warren and wife, Marilyn; nephews, Steven Warren and wife, Ashby and Trenton Warren and fiancé, Megan; great-niece, Collins Warren; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Rhoney and Gale Warren; brother, Dan Warren; niece, Kaitlyn Warren. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023.Interment Kedron Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
FBC, Kentwood
Spring Creek
Greensburg
READ the BIBLE TODAY
June 6, 2023
I Peter 1: 10-12
I Corinthians 2: 10-16
I Corinthians 14: 37-38
“Knowledge of Scripture enables me to . . . . “
Have a great day, possible with some rain, which is greatly needed in our community.
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