Whenever the Lord raised up a judge over Israel, he was with that judge and rescued the people from their enemies throughout the judge’s lifetime. For the Lord took pity on his people, who were burdened by oppression and suffering.
How will you show them God loves them through you?
No New Obituaries Today
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ADDITION
Obituary for Virginia Christine Sanders
Thanks to Cathy Potts for sharing.
Virginia Christine Sanders age 81, of Kentwood, LA. passed away at home September 28,2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Mabel Newberry and Bordelon Passman; brothers James Elvin Passman, Robert Passman, Ned Passman, and David Passman,; Sister Martha Prestwood. She is survived by her husband Layne Sanders; Children Christy (Chris) Sanders, Paula Brooks, Roxanne (Dale) Kruse, , Melinda (Bubba) Palmer, Mike (Joni) Sanders, Sister-In-Law Lottie Passman, Brother Darrel Passman (Geraldine). Grandchildren Heather, A.J.(Bridget), Joe, Amy, Alex (Kelli), Sara (Matt), Crystal, Robin, Will, Brittany, Adrian. Eighteen Great Grandchildren and Numerous nieces and nephews. If you knew Virginia, you knew she loved to sing. Today she is singing with the Angels and her lungs are completely healed. “I have called you by name; you are mine.”
Good morning, faithful friends and prayer warriors. It’s hard to believe, but it is now October or 2025. Most is this year is history. I know we are all looking for the cooler temperatures October brings.
Today’s Bible Verse
Reading the Bible in 2025
October 1
Psalm 96-102
In three months we will be completing the reading of the bible this year. It’s not an impossible task when we do it one day at a time. Today, we only have seven short chapters.
It will soon be time to “Read the Bible in 2026”. Do you think we should read it using the format we had this year or a new one? Let me know what you think.
Obituaries
Charlotte Ann Reno Catoire
July 22, 1944 – September 28, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her home. She was born July 22, 1944 in New Orleans, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by 3 daughters, Denise Catoire Berthelot and husband, Andrew, Danette Catoire Weems and husband, Donald, and Delane Catoire Lanier and husband, Scott; 8 grandchildren, A.J. Berthelot, Chase Berthelot, Demi Cutrer and husband, Paul, Donald Weems and wife, Summer, Deryn Marks and husband Dillon, Blaine Williams, Breonne Butler and husband, Dylan, and Brelynn Williams; 10 great-grandchildren, Gage Loupe Berthelot, Hunter Loupe Berthelot, Reice Berthelot, Rhyen Berthelot, Ronni Berthelot, Rylee Cutrer, Dallan Cutrer, Payton Weems, Paxton Weems, and Palynn Weems; 1 brother, Pat Reno and wife, Bertha; 2 sisters, Carol Jacob and husband, Marius, and Cindy Monica and husband, Tony. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Carmen Reno; husband, Dempsey Perrin “Jack” Catoire, Sr.; son, Dempsey Perrin Catoire, Jr. A private service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Bill Brown of Kentwood, Louisiana | 1951 – 2025 | Obituary
William “Bill” C Brown, 74, a resident of Kentwood, LA; passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1951 in Magnolia, MS.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood from 9:00 Am until Masonic Rites at 12:00 PM, memorial services will follow at 1:00 PM. Dr. Danny Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in East Fork Cemetery in Kentwood. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Bill was a 1969 graduate of Kentwood High School and attended Southeastern University for a short period of time. In 1971 he enlisted in the Navy and served as a machinist mate on the USS Hull. His decorations included National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with one bronze star and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. After four years of service he returned home to Kentwood working as a machinist at Dibert, Bancroft and Ross. In 1979 he started 46 years of a long and gratifying employment with Emerson Control Valve. Bill was Past Master of Spring Creek Lodge #184. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and a active Sunday school teacher. Bill loved his Lord, his family and his many friends. He was a great cook, and enjoyed entertaining always ready to host a party or get an invitation to attend one and of course wanted to know how he could help, generous with whatever he could offer. Bill took great pride in his home and land and he instilled that love of the homestead in his children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. His favorite vacations ere the annual trips to Grand Isle with his family and friends.
Survived by his wife of 53 years Eugenia Faye Givens Brown, his children Deanna Danielle Brown, LeAnna Paige Brown Geismer, Eugene Hunter Brown (Mindy), grandchildren Kaila Colien Lester and Kason Slater Geismer, sisters Charlotte Brown Rhodus, Suzanne Brown Wall, Cynthia Brown Weems (Stephen) and Priscilla Brown Raborn, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford James Brown and Mary Lea Potts Brown, his son Christopher Slater Brown, brother Jesse James Brown and son-in-law Bill Geismer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Devin Blades, Keith Bridges, Bruce Bridges, Jesse Wall, Justin Roberts, Calin Buckley and Kason Geismer.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
Pine Ridge Bible Study
Meeting at Pine Ridge at noon today
Studying Chapter Five – Delilah
It’s never too late to learn with friends.
Additional Bible Passage –
‘Behold the King!’ (Mt. 21:4-7)
4 This took place tto fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.
7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them.
Through “Missions”, we show God’s love to others. There are many ways to do that. Check with your pastor to learn of opportunities to share God’s love in Kentwood, in our area, and in our world.
Ask you pastor how you can do this through your church. You can also do it as an individual without any church involvement. I think the best way is a combination of both. How do you do missions?
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You can get some ideas from what others have done and currently are doing.
Today, let’s pray for God to guide us this month as we serve and honor Him. May we be more faithful in “doing” during this time. What a great way to grow!
Friday, Glenda Harrell will have an ablation, not an angiogram, in Covington.
Please be in prayer for her and all the others listed on your personal pray list. No two of us probably have the same names listed because we have different family members, differents neighbors, different churches, different friends, etc. That is why personal prayer lists are so important.
Read the Bible in 2025
September 30
Psalms 90-95
If you have not been reading with us, it is never too late to jump in and begin reading with us.
If you get behind periodically, that is okay. Read a little extra each day until you can catch up.
The key is to try to read regularly and learn new information as you read.
Sunday School Lesson/Additional Bible Study
“Lack of Trust”
Numbers 20:2-13
You can never study your Bible too much!
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This week we will study chapter 5.
Be sure to answer the study guide questions at the back of the book.
It’s never too late to join the group.
Meet Wednesday at Noon at Pine Ridge
Shoeboxes
Soon, we will be preparing to put our flat shoeboxes together. Then, we will be closer to fillin the boxes will all the items we have been purchasing. We appreciate your support as we approach the time to pay postage this year. We all can understand paying shipping charger, but this price also includes two very important items you may not be aware of: a Bible in the language of the child who will receive each box and a booklet with some key Bible lessons to introduce the child to Jesus. That is he primary purpose of the shoeboxes, introducing the children to Jesus!
Additional Bible Reading
‘Then You Will Know!’
[God said through Ezekiel to the Israelites in exile,]
“I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord.”
What a great day this is going to be! There is a strong hint of fall in the air. I doubt any of us will be upset by temperatures slightly cooler this week.
Verse of the Day
Read the Bible Today
9-28
Psalm 80-85
Sunday School Lesson
“Rebellion and Judgment”
Numbers 14:11-24
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Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus on praying for those who need to recognize the love God has for them. May they learn how to love Him too.
Praise the Lord
‘God Hears Our Cries’
6 Praise the LORD! He heard my prayers for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield. I trust him with all my heart, and he helped me. I am happy, and I sing songs of praise to him.
Christ is all and is in all! If you don’t already know that, contact someone who can help you to understand that and desire to live with Him the in all you do.
I hope you have been able to enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures lately. Find a good way to spend some time outside today.
Today’s Bible Verse
Reading the Bible in 2025
September 27
Psalm 78-79
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Praise God
‘What a Variety!’
You don’t have to look far to find a reason to praise God.
O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.
Psalm 104:24
I hope you have already found time to read your Sunday School lesson. Use today to review what you read and to do some research on something that “caught your eye” in the lesson.
Prayer Focus
Today, spend some time praying for a young Amite man, Blake Bennett, who is hospitalized because of a football injury a week ago.
Good morning. Many people look forward to Fridays because it is their last day of the workweek. When people are retired, we have to find other ways to look forward to Fridays. We can find many things to do on Fridays that we can look forward to. I hope you have a “Fantastic Friday”! I know it is always a good day to talk with God, to study a Sunday School lesson a little more, to make contact with others, especially through visits. I wonder what you are looking forward to today.
Today’s Bible Verse
People can have various ideas about what God’s House looks like. There was never a time when God’s House looked like this in the Kentwood area, but I have been blessed to have traveled to areas of the world where this type of building was the norm at one time. The age and style of the building does not determine whether a building is called God’s House. It is how it is used and respected by us. I’m sure many of you picture a church as a red brick building. I do.
Reading the Bible in 2025
Today is 9-26-25
Our Bible passage for today is Psalm 74-77. I am enjoying readings from Psalms. The chapters seem to be shorter than some we have read in the OT recently. Be sure you read some background information about the book and chapters we read each day. It. adds a lot to your understanding.
If you did not participate in 2025, it is never too late to join in with today’s reading. Any reading of God’s Word is helpful. Now is the time to begin thinking of reading the Bible again with the plan I will be sharing or with any other plan you choose. I think we have had two big advantages with the current plan, we started in Matthew and we only ready from one book each day.
Daryl Carruth of Greensburg has been hospitalized a few days. Please add him to your prayer list if his name is not already there.
Ruby Schwartz is still recovering from her second surgery. Pray for the best decision making as plan to move her are being discussed. Pray for a good recovery from the previous and the last surgeries.
Thank God for the progress being made by these people and for the endurance of family members as they are wearing their “CAREGIVER” name tags.
Prayer Focus Today
After we communicate with God today, let’s get busy doing something that will bring His name to our hearts and actions today.
Tonight, many schools are having football games. Pray for all students involved. May they be safe in traveling and participation. Also pray for good sportsmanship from both students, parents, and other guests.
Have a wonderful day as you “let your little light shine” for Jesus today.
Good morning friends. Let’s do our best to make this a very special day for those around us. Let’s focus on OTHERS, not ourselves today.
Read the Bible in 2025
September 25
Psalm 70-75
Obituary
Willie “Bobby” Raborn, Jr.
September 22, 1932 – September 24, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born September 22, 1932 in Kentwood, LA and was 93 years of age. He is survived by his 3 children, Suzanne Raborn Denais and husband, John, Keith Raborn and wife, Debra, and Randy Raborn, Sr. and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Sheri Hebert and husband, Joe, Kimberly Aldrich and husband, Tom, Brandon Lassere and wife, Jamie, Sarah Sotillo and husband, Isaac, Caleb Raborn and wife, Mikayla, Randy Raborn, Jr., and Rachel Raborn; 13 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jacob, Aimee, Bryan, Aurora, Kyra, Cara, Cate, Chris, Nathen, Aiden, Eli, and Jaleigh; and a sister, Yvonne Birch. Preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Foster Raborn; parents, Willie B. Raborn, Sr. and Lillian Stewart Raborn; sister, JoAnn Alford. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 29, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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This is a sweet story that will make you smile. You might also ask yourself if your church has a “Mr. Bubba”.
Mississippi church preschooler’s ‘Mr. Bubba dress-a-like’ video goes viral
Bro. Darryl has given many people an opportunity to share their testimony. You don’t even have to be in church to do so. Try it. You never know when God will give you the opportunity. Use that opportunity when it comes. Pay attention. You’ll be given lots of opportunities to do so.
It’s a good morning to wake and and begin a new day. Welcome to Wednesday.
Let’s start with today’s verse.
Read the Bible in 2025
September 24th
Psalm 666-69
Today’s Obituary
William Kent “Bill” Hood
June 29, 1950 – September 20, 2025
William Kent “Bill” Hood, 75, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away on September 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 29, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bill was a proud graduate of Amite High School, Class of 1968. He went on to attend Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, forming lifetime friendships.
In 1970, Bill began what would become an extraordinary and impactful career in the automotive industry. Through vision, determination, and an unwavering commitment to integrity, he grew Hood Automotive Group from a single dealership in Amite, Louisiana into a respected network of over 11 locations across the region. Known for treating both employees and customers like family, Bill built a legacy rooted in service, trust, and leadership.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bill was deeply committed to his community. He generously gave his time and leadership to a wide range of civic, business, and philanthropic organizations including, but not limited to, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus and Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association. He also served on the boards of Hood Memorial Hospital, Entergy Louisiana and was the longest serving Director of First Guaranty Bank, with a remarkable 48 years of service.
Bill also lived life with a deep sense of joy and adventure. He was an avid traveler and loved boating, golfing, snow skiing, and hunting. Whether he was on the water, on the slopes, or traveling the world, he embraced each moment and shared it generously with those he loved.
Above all his many accomplishments, Bill’s greatest joy in life was being a loving father and grandfather. Affectionately known as “Daddy Hood”, he poured his heart into his family. His wisdom, warmth, and unwavering love were constant gifts to his children and grandchildren, who adored him beyond measure.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Amy Kirk Morgan Hood; daughters, Amy Hood Conti (husband Brant), Nancy Hood Pray (husband Cade), and Betsy Kent Hood; grandchildren, Savannah Carol Conti, Sophia Morgan Pray, William Blake Conti, and Hudson Hood Pray. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas “Bobo” Hood; sisters, Lindy Hayden, Candy Jenkins, and Cindy Hood; brothers-in-law, Jeff Morgan and Marty Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas James Hood; mother, Marie Kent Hood; father-in-law, Elmer Grady Morgan; mother-in-law, Gloria McIntyre Morgan; brother-in-law, Chip Morgan; and nephew, Tommy Hood.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private service will be held with close family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bill’s memory to the Elmer Grady Morgan Endowed Scholarship in Athletics, Southeastern Development Foundation, SLU 10293, Hammond, LA 70402.
See You at the Pole
Today is the day many students will meet at the flagpole of their school before school to share prayers, Scripture, songs, and testimonies. Circling around the flagpole with other students is a wonderful way to share faith in God.
Prayers Appreciated
Ruby Schwartz is still hospitalized following her recent surgery. She will be there for a while yet as the infection is cleared from her body. She appreciates your prayers and contacts.
I appreciated the article about a bus ministry bringing people to a church. My early experiences with a bus ministry was similar to this article. We also were able to bring many, including some adults, to church. I am reminded of the hymn “Bring Them In” which I haven’t heard in many years. This set of lyrics includes optional wording specific to children and is new to me this morning.
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