Welcome to the Lord’s Day!

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus for Today

Let’s pray for our church and other churches too! May individuals learn more of the truths of the Bible and choose to follow God closer today than ever before.. May churches proclaim God’s Word!

Today’s Sunday School Lesson

“God’s Messiah”

Psalm 110:1-7

Sunday School is the place to be to study God’s Word. We can all learn more if we study His Word.

Daily Bible Reading for Today

• July 6
• II Samuel 4-7

Obituary

Ashlee Rhenette Travis

July 22, 1977 – July 4, 2025

Ashlee Rhenette Travis, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 4, 2025. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth “K.T.” and Imelda Smith Travis, her sister Alison Shawn Hurst (Willie), her brother Mitchell Travis (Amber), her nieces and nephews, Brooklee (Colton), Lacee, Adelyne, Matthew, Ada Grace, Theodore, her great-niece, Emilia, and her godparents, Jerry W. Smith and Joyce Annette Davis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Matthew Smith, Melba Durnin Smith, E.D. Travis, and Georgia Mae McCoy Travis. Ashlee was born in Hammond, Louisiana, on July 22, 1977. Throughout her life, she loved nothing more than to celebrate life, dance, and sing, and she always worked hard to make everyone feel special. Although she was never blessed with children, she loved all of her nieces and nephews as her own. Ashlee was beloved by all who knew her and was blessed with a kind, loving, and gentle soul that perfectly embodied the love of Christ. She was an active parishioner of St. Helena Catholic Church, and a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Her family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the doctors at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, the doctors and staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital, and all those who loved and were loved by Ashlee throughout the years. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM with a Rosary at 4:30PM. Visitation will resume at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be Colton Acosta, Steven Davis, Matthew Belser, Kent Blades, Stevie Oliver, Kenny Hodges, Darrell Dupepe, and Greg Dupepe. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Travis, Wesley Blades, Huey “Bubba” Travis, Winfred “Judge” Travis, Steve Anderson and Travis Day. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Women on Mission

The Kentwood Ladies will meet tonight in the New Hope Sunday School Classroom at 5:00 P.M.. The ladies are welcome to bring their elementary age children for a special missions class that will meet at the same time.

The Associational WMU Ladies will gather at Greensburg on Saturday, July 19th to learn about missions together. The leadership team will meet at 9:00 A.M. with the group meeting being followed with a “Potluck” meal in the church fellowship hall. Come and bring a few friends with you.

Additional Bible Passage for Today

“Daily Wisdom”

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”

I John 1:7

Come to church and welcome Bro. Darryl and “Miss” Laurie back to Kentwood after a much deserved vacation.

Anna Lee

This is our preparation day for the Lord’s Day. We need to do all we can today to be ready for Sunday.

Today’s Bible Verse

Prayer Focus

Please continue to pray for travelers related to the Fourth of July holiday.

Read the Bible

• July 5
• 2 Samuel 1-3

Additional Bible Reading

The Gospel Saves through Faith

“I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God’s power to save all who believe, first the Jews and also the Gentiles. For the gospel reveals how….”

Romans 1:16-17

Sunday School Scripture for Tomorrow

• July 6
• Psalm 110:1-7

Be an Encourager Today!

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus:

Pray for our country on it’s 249th birthday.

Pray for our country on it’s 249th birthday.

Pray for our country on it’s 249th birthday.

Verse of the Day

Special Holiday Prayers

• Pray for people as they travel.
• Pray for people as they cook outdoors.
• Pray for people as they spend time around water (lakes, rivers, pools, etc.)

Daily Bible Reading

• July 4
• I Samuel 28-31

Baptist Press

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Additional Bible Reading

‘God Wants Us to be

Compassionate& Generous’ 

“But whoever has the world’s goods (adequate resources), and

sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how

does the love of God live in….”

1 John 3:17

Sunday School Scriptures

Psalm 110:1-7

Thanks for the visit this morning.

Connect with God today.

Do something special for others.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Pray for safety for the many people who will be traveling long or short distances to be with family and or friends for the Fourth off July.

“Verse of the Day”

(To me, this says attend church and learn what is presented. Not to do so is like not eating the food on your plate.)

Daily Bible Reading

• July 3
• I Samuel 25-27

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Two of the articles focused on today:

• Holman to release women’s notetaking Bible; Hundreds attend Va. church tech conference
• Ukraine Baptist seminary graduates largest class in history amid lingering war

Additional Bible Reading (“Verse of the Day”)

‘God’s Call to Help’

Acts 11:27-28

During this time, some prophets travelled from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of these men was called Agabus. The Holy Spirit gave him a message from God. He stood up and he said to the people there, ‘Soon people will be very hungry all over the world because there will be no food.’ (That happened when Claudius ruled the Roman world.)

You may want to do some additional reading in Acts 11.

Be sure to encourage others today.

I will again tell you what a joy it is when I run into a friend, or a stranger, who says “I read you every morning”! That encourages me!

Anna Lee

Good morning, friends.

Prayer Focus

Some of us don’t like the heat of these summer days, but spend our time inside, if possible. Others have a lot of health trouble being outside. Unfortunately, some people don’t have air conditioning. Pray for those who have difficulties with the heat. “Put feet to your prayers”, if possible.

Daily Bible Reading Passage

• July 2
• I Samuel 21-24

Bible Verse of the Day

Obituaries

Robert David Parent Jr.

September 15, 1968 – June 30, 

Robert David Parent Jr., affectionately known as “BB” to his IBEW brothers and sisters passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and a proud Louisiana native. David was born on September 15, 1968, to Robert “Bob” David Parent Sr. and Essie Marie Gill Parent in Hammond, LA. He was raised in Natalbany, LA and attended Natalbany Baptist Christian School and Independence High School where he graduated in 1988. After high school, David followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to become a journeyman wireman for the past 30 years. He has worked in Michigan, Louisiana, Illinois, and Indiana, and he was a proud member of the IBEW Local 995 in Baton Rouge, LA. David was an avid LSU fan who bled purple and gold, and his passions were hunting and fishing which he often invited family and friends to his good ol’ fish fry. He was a one-of-a-kind man that will be forever missed and is now on an eternal fishing trip with Jesus.
David is survived by his best friend and wife of 30 years, Kimberly Harper Parent; his two daughters, Amanda Parent and Rebecca Parent (Joey Troxclair); four grandchildren, Avery Taylor, Anya, Michael, and Declan Schexnayder; father, Robert “Bob” Parent Sr.; two sisters, Marla “Molly” Parent and Jana; his beloved terrier, Jax; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Theresa Forrest; sister and brother-in-law, James and Gwen Williams; nephews, Kade, Keegan, and Kamden Pedelahore; and numerous extended family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Marie Gill Parent; brother, Michael Parent; paternal grandparents, Harry and Belle Parent; maternal grandparents, Jim and Maggie Mullen; father-in-law, Pete Harper; and his beloved terrier, PeeWee.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at The River Church in Tickfaw on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Ralph Stewart will officiate.

(David “”married into” the Harper family of Roseland. I’ve know Kim, her dad, and other family members my whole life.)

George “Perry” Jenkins

November 19, 1945 – July 1, 2025

Perry Jenkins passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home in Amite, LA. Although he was a jack of many trades over the years, he was a self-employed dairy farmer for most of his life. In his spare time, you would find him spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and fooling with horses. He was born November 19, 1945, in Amite, LA and was 79 years of age. He is survived by the mother of his children, Carolyn Smart Jenkins; daughters, Cindy Jenkins Giron and husband, Carlos, Becki Jenkins, and Calli Jenkins Hughes and husband, John Ashley; grandchildren, Bess Giron-Tycer and husband, Laton, Kane McPherson and wife, Carolyn, Conner Alston and wife, Shelbie, Blaise Giron, Zach Perry Messina, Ashton Hughes, and Cate Alston; great-grandchildren, Russell Luke Alston and George Porter McPherson. Preceded in death by his father, George M. Jenkins; mother, Beatrice Hale Jenkins; father-in-law, Fred P. Smart; mother-in-law, Bessie Williams Smart; sisters, Shirley Primes and Francine Jenkins; brother, Gerald M. Jenkins. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Harrell Sharkey, Jr. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(Perry was a member of the Jenkins family of Roseland.)

Additional Bible Focus

‘Shine Like the Sun’

“[Jesus continued his explanation of the parable of the weeds:] “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of…..”

Matthew 13:40-43

Habits

There are good habits and bad habits. Reading your Bible frequently is one of the best habits you can have. Give it a try if you don’t already read your Bible at least once a day.

Thanks for checking this site today.

I hope you will be blessed today and able to impact the life of someone else in a positive way today. Be sure to take time today to thank God for your many blessings.

Be extra careful with traveling, with cooking, with water activities. and with fireworks. during this patriotic holiday.

Anna Lee

Today’s Bible Focus

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus our thoughts and prayers on working on:

(1) the families in our community that have lost loved ones recently and

(2) families with members who are not saved.

Daily Bible Reading

• July 1
• I Samuel 18-20

No New Obituaries

The wake/funeral for Ginger Landry will be this morning with the wake beginning at 9:00 A.M. and the funeral at 11:00 A.M. at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite.

Baptist Press

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Additional Bible Reading

“Find Shelter in Him”

Psalm 37:39-40

The Lord will protect and save those who are righteous. He is their strength in times of trouble and will deliver them from wicked people because they trust in Him.

Psalm 37:39-40

Prayer Requests

Martha Pevey Drago expresses her strong faith in God and asks us to pray for her because her cancer has returned and she is again beginning treatment.

Please also pray for a former student of mine who has an unidentified cancer.

While we are at this, please also pray for a friend and the mother of some of my former students who is also dealing with cancer.

Also pray for two young men from Amite who are going through the ups and downs of their cancers and treatments.

These individuals and their families will all appreciate your prayers.

Pray and encourage today. That is our responsibility.

Anna Lee

Today’s Verse

Read the Bible Today

• June 30
• I Samuel: 15-17

Baptist Press

You may enjoy reading some of these articles.

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Sunday School Lesson for next week

God’s Messiah

Psalm 110:1-7

Additional Verses to Read and Enjoy

‘Heirs of Abraham’

“Dear Father, Thank you for giving us your Spirit, not through works of law

but through faith in our hearts. Even Abraham was saved by faith, for he…..”

Galations 3:1-14

Be an Encourager

Unstoppable! ‘The Encourager Sent to Encourage’ —

When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened [with the spread of the Good News to both Jews and Gentiles], they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.

— Acts 11:22-24 NLT

Acts 11:22-24

My aunt started a group named “Encouragers Anonymous” in her church many years ago. They met weekly to pray for people as the group became aware of needs. Then they wrote a card to the person for whom they had just prayed for. I was the recipient of some cards from them. I learned to be a better encourager because of them.

Youth Report on Camp Experience

Through the years, I took many youth to camp and heard many reports about their week of camp experiences. Sunday, our church youth gave a report of their week at Mission Fuge in Texas last week. It was amazing, more so than when I heard any other camp report. If you were not present or watching on facebook, please watch the report in entirety. You will be blessed!!! If you don’t, you’ll miss a real blessing!

Prayer Focus

Pray for our church youth in the coming days. They will impact the lives of many people. Pray for their spirit to spread!

Anna Lee

Verse of the Day

Prayer Focus

Today is the Lord’s Day. Let’s recognize that and pray for His will in our churches today. May all the churches be blessed as they continue to “Tell Others about Jesus”.

Daily Bible Reading

• June 29
• I Samuel 13-14

Obituary

Virginia “Ginger” Edwards Landry

October 8, 1947 – June 27, 2025

Ginger, a longtime resident of Amite, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 27, 2025 at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Amite and was 77 years of age. She graduated from Chesbrough High School in 1965, and worked as a bank teller at First Guaranty Bank.  She soon married the love of her life, Bob, and became a full-time mother.  In later years she worked for Derris Ray MD at his medical practice until her retirement in 2000. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and making memories with family. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Amite and loved her church family.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years Robert “Bob” Landry Jr., daughter Debbie Durbin (John), son Robert “Trea” Landry III (Amber), grandson Robert “Alex” Landry IV, granddaughter Adley Landry, sister Susan Robin (Clayton), and sister-in-law Marie Edwards.  She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Georgia “Brownie” Edwards and brother Danny Edwards. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday July 1, 2025 from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM conducted by Jim Richardson MRE. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite.

“A life of faith, love, and dignity”

(Our daughters and our sons were the same ages and often in the same classes at school. ala)

Additional Bible Reading

““Unstoppable”“

‘The Lord’s Hand Was in This!”

“However, some of the believers who went to Antioch… [becauseof the persecution in Jerusalem] began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus…..”

Acts 11:20-21

Southern Baptists unite to send 58 new IMB missionaries during SBC annual meeting

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQbfpLLXXbRhLdvrHDxQsDgNzMN

May you let the light of the Lord shine through you today.

Thanks

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Reminder

Sunday School at 9:15

Worship Service at 10:30 (Youth report on their camp experiences last week)

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus

Today, I would like to encourage you to pray for all those involved in missions in any way. Getting involved in praying can also get you involved in giving and doing. Get involved in any or all of the misssion work in your church.

Daily Bible Reading

Today, I would like to encourage you to pray for all those involved in missions in any way. Getting involved in praying can also get you involved in giving and doing. Get involved in any or all of the misssion work in your church.

Verse of the Day

Obituary

David Ashley Carroll

September 13, 1957 – June 26, 2025

David was one of my former students.

David Ashley Carroll was born and raised in Amite and had several nicknames such as “Beany” and “Uncle David”. He graduated from Oak Forest Academy in 1975 (played Football #70, Basketball, Baseball, Literary Rally, and voted Most Friendliest his Senior year) and reminisced with all whom knew him (and didn’t know him). After high school, David graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1984 with a Computer Science Degree. He has been known most of his life for being a “Prankster”. He enjoyed playing card games with his Oak Forest Alumni Buddies, and watching Sports and Science Fiction movies (Star Trek collection). After many years of employment with his Family’s owned and operated business, he became owner of “Amite Pump & Well Supply Co.” Upon passing the ownership to Dale Mixon and maintaining the Company’s name, he then obtained his CDL license and “hit the highway” traveling and living life’s adventures. After his driving adventures, he returned to Amite to work his dream job which he had worked many years to achieve (Computer Science Information and Programming Technology).  He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Lloyd Carrier and Edith Hillebert; Paternal Grandparents, Charles S. Carroll and Viola M. Carroll; Father, Edward Lee Carroll; Mother, Ruth C. Neal; Step-Father, Harold Neal; Sister, Vernell Carroll Strate; Brothers, Pierce, Charles, Wallace and Ardis Carroll; Brothers in Law, Jerry White, Buddy Watson, Wendell Smith and Cleo Henry; and also preceded in death by Vinessa Capro Harrison. David is survived by, Sisters, Tommie Sue White of Centreville, MS, Velda Lee Carroll of Colorado Springs, CO, Patricia Neal Watson of Loranger, LA, Kathy Neal Smith of Loranger, LA, and Beth Henry of Gonzales, LA. Brother, Keith Neal (Theresa) of Loranger, LA; Five nieces known as and called the “White Tribe”, Kathy Lynn White Barbay (Tab) of Slaughter, LA, Stacy White Wofford (Paul) of Muskogee, OK, Dana White Saucier (Leo) of Centreville, MS, Shelly White Sterling (Brian) of Busy Corner, MS, and Terri White of Centreville, MS;  Nieces and Nephews, Stacy Watson Henderson (Heath) of Central, LA, Mickey Joe Watson (Lanette) of Hammond, LA, Kendell Smith (Hoa) of Sulphur LA, Lois Smith DeLatte (DeWayne) of Kennewick, WA, Melissa Smith Stevens (Wade) of Loranger, LA, Scott Neal (Rebecca) of Pearl River, LA, Jed Neal (Lindsey) of Covington, LA, Annie Henry Trowbridge (Jake) of Bluford, IL, and Todd Henry of Gonzales, LA; Other cherished ones include, Billy Henrich of Monroe, GA, Kelly Henrich of Amite, LA, Tim Henrich of Sioux Center, IA, Jake Lambert of Amite, LA, and Florrie Lambert Espinal of Yorktown, VA. Many great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends were loved and cherished in their own unique ways. Pallbearers will be Billy Finch, Steve Ellzey, Tim Sharkey, Steve Durnin, John Dyer, David Davis, Chip Fitz, Keith Neal, and Dale Mixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles “Chuckie” Carrier, James Carroll, Jeff Carroll, Dennis Williams, Ray Bellot, Mike Tate, Lonnie Morse, Bydie Everett, Jackie Sparks, and Wesley Mixon. Many thanks to the Peristyle Beau West Assisted Living, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, and St. Thomas Hospice in Baton Rouge for the wonderful care provided. As well as many thanks to Patrick Coudrain and Julie Johnson Attorney at Laws for their legal guidance and assistance. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Sunday and from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Monday. Interment Alfred Stevens Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Check this page. I’m sure you can find one or more articles to read and enjoy.

Additional Bible Truth

And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must

also love his brother.

— 1 John 4:21

Daily Bible Readings

I Samuel 9-12

I’m so thankful you visited me today. I hope each of you has a great day!

Sunday School Lesson for Tomorrow

• God’s Promiaw
• Psalm 132:1-14, 17-18

My post is mixed up, but the best my computer and I can agree on. Please pray for an easier posting tomorrow.

Anna Lee

I am going to be short today. My computer did not allow me to make corrections yesterday. Who knows about today?

Prayer Focus

Please pray for our country today.

Today’s Bible Verse

• The righteous are portrayed as surprised, asking when they performed these acts of service for Jesus. They list specific actions: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming strangers, and clothing the naked. The righteous continue by asking when they visited the sick or those in prison. Jesus then reveals that these acts of service, done to “the least of these my brothers,” were actually done to him,

Jesus says, “I tell you this: You did all these things to help other people. They were not important people, but they were my friends. When you helped them, then you also helped me.” It can be paraphrased as serving others, even those considered insignificant, is equivalent to serving Christ himself. 

Today’s Bible Passages

• June 27
• I Sam. 4-8

Obituaries

Christman “Harry” Arnold III

January 31, 1945 – June 25, 2025

A longtime resident of Kentwood, Harry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at his home in Amite, LA. He was born January 31, 1945 in Brookhaven, MS and was 80 years of age. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Sandra Simpson Arnold, daughter Becky Arnold Smith and husband, George Dewey Smith, 4 grandsons: George Dewey Smith II, Christian Kyle Smith (Taylor Joiner Smith), Hunter Thomas Smith (Sierra Jones Smith) and Tyler Austin Smith, 3 great granddaughters Kenleigh Kate Smith, Kylie Claire Smith and Ava Hayden Smith. His sister, Shirley Arnold Winstead , nephew Christopher Wayne Arnold (Jena). He was preceded in death by his parents Christman Harry Arnold, Jr. and Madie Bell Jones Arnold, brother Norman Wayne Arnold, nephew William Anthony “Tony” Winstead and great grandson Reid Thomas Smith. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 am until funeral services at 1pm conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

DIANE HYDE, a 1962 graduate of Amite High School passed away in California. (Thanks, Gynette, for letting us know. Diane was in David and Gwynette’s class.)

Wilton and Shera Dykes

Honoring the life of Wilton and Shera Dykes
Date: July 12, 2025
Time: Service 10:30am, Visitation to follow
Location: Line Creek Baptist Church
78659 LA Hwy 1053, Kentwood, LA 70444

We invite family, friends, and loved ones to join us in celebrating the lives of Wilton and Shera Dykes – a devoted couple who built a legacy of faith, hospitality, and love that will continue to shine through all who knew them.

Wilton and Shera Dykes, residents of The Villages, Florida, passed away just two months apart at 79 years old – Wilton on February 23, 2025, and Shera on April 22, 2025.

Married for 57 beautiful years, their bond was one of deep devotion, gentle humor, and shared joy in caring for others. They are survived by their sons, James (Marlo) Dykes of South Carolina and Will (Heather) Dykes of Georgia; along with their grandchildren, Ansley (Austin) Crews and Ashton Dykes.

Wilton was a man of calm strength and quiet wisdom. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life – playing golf, spending time with family, and offering a kind word to anyone he met.

Shera had a gift for hospitality and a deep love for cooking. Her kitchen was the heart of their home, and no one ever left her table hungry – or without a hug.

Together, they found community and purpose through the fellowship of their church, where they served and loved faithfully.

Their legacy is one of generosity, grace, and unconditional love. Theirs was a marriage built on faith, service, and laughter — a life well lived, and a love well shared. 

To send a flower arrangement in memory of Wilton and Shera Dykes, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Additional Bible Reading

Elders’ Prayers are Powerful!

“…. They should pray for him with the authority of the Lord Jesus. “

James 5:14

I hope I have informed you of the obituaries and given you some Biblical verses to read and focus on.

Anna Lee