Today’s Prayer Focus: Let’s pray for our area churches that God’s Word will be shared with those in attendance and lives will be changed. Pray for both the preachers and teachers as they share today.
Daily Bible Readings
June 15
Joshua 19-21
Church Camps
Both children and youth are given opportunities to attend church camps during the summer in many churches. Let’s pray opportunities are plentiful and lives are touched by camp experiences.
Sunday School Lesson
Many of you will study Psalm 19: 1-11, “God’s Glory”, this morning. Focus some time on those verses this morning.
Father’s Day is being celebrated today. Pray for men in all the area homes to be the dads God would have them to be.
Additional Bible Reading
“More than a Name”
[Jesus continued:] “And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”
Today, let’s pray for children and youth who are at a church camp and for those who plan to do so in the coming months. Church camps, live VBS, touch many lives each year.
Daily Bible Reading (Reading the Bible in one year)
Even as Peter was saying these things [to Cornelius and the others with him about salvation in Jesus], the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles, too. For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God.
Then Peter asked, “Can anyone object to their being baptized, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?” So he gave orders for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterward Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days.
Happy Wednesday to you! I hope today will be a great day for each of you!
Daily Bible Reading
June 11
Joshua 5-8
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for the students who will be attending summer classes. I’m sure that is hard to do while all your friends are doing other and more fun activities.
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born October 7, 1939 in Kentwood, LA and was 85 years of age. He retired from Louisiana Department of Transportation. He milked cows at the family dairy, hauled cattle for local farmers, and worked at the auction barn. He is survived by his 2 daughter, Sherry Rosamond (Charles) and Tammy Smith (Michael); 4 grandchildren, Stormie Rosamond McNabb (Colby), Dustin Rosamond (Madison), Tyler Dover and Abagail Dover; sister, Carolyn Smith Baxter (Henry); brother, Elbert Lea Smith, Jr. (Wanda); great-grandchildren, Isabella and Logan Rosamond and Creed McNabb. Preceded in death by his wife, Hilda F. Smith; parents, Elbert L. Smith, Sr. and Ellen S. Smith; sister, Joy Smith Stegner. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Sonny Travis. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today we have the gift of a new day from the Lord. Ler’s make sure we thank Him and use it well.
Daily Bible Reading
June 9
Deuteronomy 32-34
Verse of the Day
Obituary
Some of you may know this family.
Rev. Frederick Brumfield
October 4, 1971 – June 6, 2025
Frederick John Brumfield, a beloved husband, grandfather, uncle, pastor and friend passed away Friday night June 6, 2025, at the age of 53. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of profound faith, unwavering love and selfless service that touched countless lives. He was a true servant of God and a true example of such to his family, friends, and all that knew him.
Frederick was born in Franklinton, Louisiana on October 4, 1971, and at a very young age felt the divine call to the ministry and dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel and serving his community. While just a teenager at Bowling Green School, he led many morning prayers and devotionals for the students there. Even then, he was a leader and someone that was highly regarded.
Frederick served as youth pastor and pastor at several surrounding churches; however, for the past 22 years he has served at Palestine Baptist Church impacting the lives of many through his compassionate leadership, unwavering faith, powerful sermons and heartfelt counseling. He was most known for his humbleness, warmth, forgiving heart, and his willingness to help anyone in need. He was an encourager and a mentor and led countless lives to Christ. He had a gift of remembering names and faces, even up to his last days, which demonstrated his genuine love for everyone he met. Beyond the pulpit, Frederick was a devoted family member and the best friend anyone could ever imagine.
Frederick is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Tanna McCarty Brumfield, 4 children and spouses, Joel and Cheyenne Brumfield, Dwayne Brumfield and fiancé Valerie McDonald, Destiny and Trevor Lindsey, Gabrielle and Logan McGregor; a sister and brother in law Lisa Brumfield Jenkins and Brent Jenkins. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren who he loved dearly, Audree, Janie Beth, Nola, Rory and John, as well as his father-in-law and mother in law, Bobby and Delores McCarty, his two brother-in- laws and sisters in law Paul and Elesha McCarty, Chris and Tiffany McCarty.
In addition, Frederick will be deeply missed by his nieces, Lauren Vincent, Brittany Jenkins, Kayla Brumfield and nephew Jacob Brumfield and his great-nieces, Brylie, Addison, Graciann. and great-nephews Colden, Asher.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Megan Grace Brumfield, a son, Samuel James Brumfield, Mother, Imogene Thomas Brumfield, Father, Denman Colden Brumfield and his brother, Reverend Denman “Denny” Colden Brumfield, II.
Visitation will be at Palestine Baptist Church (59369 Palestine Church Road, Bogalusa, LA 70427) on Wednesday June 11th from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Aaron Johnson and Rev. Tony Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery in Franklinton.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to either of these specific ministries within Palestine Baptist Church, The Children’s Fund, Youth Fund or Benevolence Fund at the address above. Or donations can be made to Gideon’s International to spread God’s Word to all the Earth (www.gideons.org).
Pallbearers will be Chris Schilling, Dempsey Parden, Bradley Creel, Ryan Atwood, Calvin Crowe, Jacob Brumfield
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rev. Frederick Brumfield please visit our Sympathy Store.
There are no local obituaries listed for our area at this time.
Let’s continue to pray for the children of our communities. Many will be attending a different VBS, staying with grandparents, or traveling with family this week. Some will be home helping with chores like taking care of pets, livestock, or working in a family garden. Some will be working for someone else and earning some spending money. They can all benefit from our prayers.
Today, let’s pray for Sunday School classes in all of our area churches today. Pray for the teachers and for the learners. I pray the teachers are well prepared and the learners are prepared to listen and learn. Also pray for the children who made decisions during VBS this past week.
Verse of the Day
Daily Bible Reading
Sunday, June 8th
Deuteronomy 30-31
Sunday School Lessson
Explore the Bible Series
“God’s Truth” – Psalm 119:1-16
I pray you will be in attendance somewhere this morning. I find that no matter how many years you have attended Sunday School, you can always learn something new. Today, the lesson teaches me about the divisions of Psalm 119 that I don’t remember learning before. Did you learn something new?
God gives us the ability to be generous with our resources. Thank Him for opportunities He provides.
Here’s one more to focus on today:
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Don’t forget!
Pray for church services in various churches today and for those who made decisions in VBS last week. This prayer can continue all summer as churches will provide many opportunities during the summer months for their children.
We went to the VBS program last night. What a big group of kids! What a church full of kids and relatives! How exxciting it was to be there! How exciting to have a platform full of children and pews full of relatives!
Please pray for the children to be in Sunday School in a church tomorrow.
Pray for leaders to be rested and back at teaching in church tomorrow.
Please pray for parents to have families in church tomorrow.
Pray for the children who made decisions to follow Jesus.
Important Times at FBC,K:
Sunday School – 9:15 A.M.
Morning Worship – 10:30 A.M.
Evening Worship and classes for adults, children, and youth – 6:00 P.M.
Good morning. It’s the end of another work week for many people. If you are like me, the days often run into each other. I can always look at The Prayer Link and figure out the right day of the week and to my prayer journal for the correct day. of the week.
Prayer Focus
Today is the last day of VBS and the day of the evening program. We don’t have any children or grandchildren in VBS, but we have lots of little friends in VBS, so we always try to attend their program. I hope to see some of you there at 6:00 also. I can relate to many previous Bible Schools, even when I attended VBS in Roseland growing up.
Verse of the Day
Believe it or not, this isa passage I have heard in VBS as a child and as an adult teacher/leader! How about you? Do you associate this verse with VBS?
Daily Bible Reading
Today, our reading is Deuteronomy 24-27.
Sunday School Lesson
It’s not too early to study the lesson your church group/class will be focusing on Sunday. You can always go back and review it each day.
The group of ladies who meet on some Wednesdays grows in number every year. In the fall, we will begin our study of Bad Girls of the Bible. We hope to learn from their mistakes and their good choices. Locate your book now so you can read chapter one before we start weekly lessons.
Additional Bible Study
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:2-3 (Easy English) encourages believers to consider trials as joyful because they can help develop faith and patience, which are essential for spiritual maturity. Trials, while difficult, can actually strengthen our faith in God and help us trust Him more fully.
Stay in contact with people.
It can be relatives, neighbors, church friends, etc. One of the groups David and I work with on a semi-regular schedule is Operation Christmas Child. We are working to purchase items to fill 450 Shoeboxes for the older boys, ages 10-14 years of age. If you would like to help us, you can purchase items or help us purchase items. Now, we are working on calculators, school supplies, bandanas, small flashlights, etc. We meet at the church often to get the items counted and ready for packing.
Have a great Friday!
Find the time and one of your favorite ways of reaching out to others today. I often choose calls, cards, and/or cooking. What works best for you?
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