Today, on this Lord’s Day, let’s pray for people to receive Jesus into their hearts. If they are already saved, let’s pray for a fresh awakening of their lives through Jesus.
Daily Bible Reading
March 16
I Timothy 1-6
Prayer Guide
Use your prayer list or one from your church as a guide as you prayer today.
Thankfulness
Let’s thank God for protection during the storm yesterday. As the storm has moved eastward, I think of all the people of our country who did not lose their lives and did not have an serious destruction. Let’s continue to pray for our people as the storm moves on.
God’s House
I trust you will find your way to a House of the Lord today when you can study God’s Word.
Today we have some “hard to believe” stories and some “I don’t want to believe “stories”. Learn something and enjoy some new information. You may want to pass on a story or the link to a friend or relative.
That’s Three Ways to Learn More. Now, Sharing More!
Tell a friend about our Bible reading plan.
Share the Baptist Press Link
Pass on this link to someone.
Tell someone how to watch FBC services on Facebook.
Help a friend study the S.S. passage and attend a class with you.
Invite someone to attend church with you.
Tell someone how much your faith means to you.
Prayer List – Homebound
Andy and Betty Taylor
Bobby and Betty Simpson
Bobbie Maghee
Mary Varnado
Bobby Raborn (Yvonne Birch’s brother)
Add others located near you or related to you.
Weather We are Facing Saturday
Pray the weather doesn’t get as bad as expected and people prepare for and try to avoid being out in the weather. Help others as you can before the weather arrives and then stay inside.
You are Appreciated
Thank-you for reading and learning with me each day.
Thanks to those who are helping us gather the items we will be putting in the Shoeboxes later in the year. This list changes as we are able to meet our needs for various items. You can leave your items in and around the green tote in the hallway in the basement area beneath the sanctuary. We certainly appreciate your help to prepare for packing 450 shoeboxes.
Thanks to my faithful doner from Hammond. You know who you are!We used your recent check to purchase coloring books.
Sunday School Lesson
Many of the adult classes, including mine, are studying I Peter, chapters 1 & 2. If you do not have the literature being used, study these two chapters.
Today, let’s focus our day and some prayer time on living out this simple word – OTHERS!
Daily Bible Reading
Yesterday morning my cousin informed me I left out this portion of TPL. I asked her what she did. She said “I read the first three chapters of Ephesians. The pattern has been set.” She was right! I hope you were too!
March 10 – Ephesians 1-3
March 11 – Ephesians 4-6
Please Pray for Three Friends with a Similar Procedure this Week.
This special focus was for last week, but please continue to pray for North American Missions (or Home Missions as we called it in my younger days. That means praying for those in the US, Canada, and many many countries around these two. I think of these other countries as small islands around these two larger countries.
Yes, there are still many unsave peope all around us. Let’s work together to share “the message” with them.
Obituary
Jerry Wayne Barber
December 2, 1956 – March 8, 2025
Jerry Wayne Barber, a resident of Montpelier, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jerry was born December 2, 1956 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 68 years of age. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Jerry found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors where he found adventures in fishing, camping, and tubing. Jerry hosted the best crawfish boils for his family and friends, loved gardening and tending to his roosters. A unique experience for Jerry was the time he spent being a jockey and training horses. Serving his community, Jerry was a long time Fire Chief for The Village of Montpelier and retired from Daley Sand and Gravel. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julie Marie Barber; son, Jason Barber and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Alyssa Barber, Kody Barber, Madison Montecino, Noah Bel, Jaycielyn Barber, and Cody Freeman; and one great-grandchild, Wes Michael Wade Crow; one brother, Gary “Spooky” Barber; and three sisters, Elizabeth Barber Seal, Dedra Cutrer Hamby, and Norma F. Jordan. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Chad Wade Barber; father, Wade Barber, father, Roger Cutrer; mother, Daisy Warner Cutrer; brothers, Russell and Rodney Barber; sister, Bernice Abadie; nephews, Cody A. Roberts, Kenden M. Seal, and Jarrett “Jay” Varnado. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s pray for all the teachers and students who will be returning to school after a long break.
Prayer Request
Wanda Smith requests prayer for Lisa Moorman’s parents. Lisa is one of the teachers of Wanda’s S.S. class. Please pray for this family.
Obituary
Jerry Wayne Barber
December 2, 1956 – March 8, 2025
Jerry Wayne Barber, a resident of Montpelier, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jerry was born December 2, 1956 in Mt. Hermon, LA and was 68 years of age. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Jerry found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors where he found adventures in fishing, camping, and tubing. Jerry hosted the best crawfish boils for his family and friends, loved gardening and tending to his roosters. A unique experience for Jerry was the time he spent being a jockey and training horses. Serving his community, Jerry was a long time Fire Chief for The Village of Montpelier and retired from Daley Sand and Gravel. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julie Marie Barber; son, Jason Barber and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Alyssa Barber, Kody Barber, Madison Montecino, Noah Bel, and Jaycielyn Barber; and one great-grandchild, Wes Michael Wade Crow; one brother, Gary “Spooky” Barber; and three sisters, Elizabeth Barber Seal, Dedra Cutrer Hamby, and Norma F. Jordan. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Chad Wade Barber; father, Wade Barber, father, Roger Cutrer; mother, Daisy Warner Cutrer; brothers, Russell and Rodney Barber; sister, Bernice Abadie; nephews, Cody A. Roberts, Kenden M. Seal, and Jarrett “Jay” Varnado. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born January 7, 1971 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 54 years of age. Blake will be remembered for his kind and loving nature. He was a longtime care giver for his father. He is survived by his father, Bobby Lawson; mother, Barbara Walker; aunts, Gale Walker and Fran Walker; cousins, Amy Kent, Deborah Browning, Mark Browning, Ashley Walker, Amber Walker, Stanan Capdeboscq, and Court Lawson; special friends, Wade Daniels, Kris Wells, and Cody Callihan. Preceded in death by his brother, Brad Lawson; grandparents, Bill and Athalone Walker and Silas and Edith Lawson; uncles, Benny Walker, Jimbo Walker and Bill Conleay; aunt, Diana Conleay. A private Memorial 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.
Please pray for the Walker and Lawson families.
….Another former student!
Time Change Tonight
Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed.
Yesterday afternoon I received two white doves that had belonged to “Miss” Ruby. Today, it looks like two white doves showed up on my computer. A special picture and a special verse!
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus on the many people who have lost loved ones in the last few months. We have lost a number of friends during this time. I’m sure some of you have too. Let’s pray for these friends and family members today.
Alert: Time will change Sunday morning.
Move your clock forward Saturday night and lose an hour of sleep. If you don’t, you might be late for church Sunday morning.
Obituaries
Bobbie Lynn Morgan
September 8, 1952 – March 6, 2025
A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born September 8, 1952 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Cindi Morgan Blades and husband, Bill; brothers, Thomas P. Morgan, Sr. and Jonathan Morgan and Donna; half-sister, Gloria Mack Dykes; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marilyn Morgan; and nephew, Robert William Clemons, Jr. Visitation at Montpelier Methodist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Teresa Joan Crowe Grace Holden
June 20, 1957 – March 6, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born June 20, 1957 in Franklinton, LA and was 67 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Farrion Holden; daughter, Krystle Grace; son, Donnell Louis Grace, Jr.; brothers, Talmadge Crowe, Jr. and wife, Betty, Talbert Crowe and wife, Jody and Tadd Crowe and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Shelby Donnell Wall and fiancé, Ashton Blades and Hadley Gene Grace; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Donnell Louis Grace, Sr.; mother, Janet Jenkins Crowe; father, Talmadge Crowe, Sr. Pallbearers are Donnell Grace, Jr., Krystle Grace, Gary Crowe, Justin Crowe, Cody Crowe, and Buddy Holden. Honorary Pallbearers are Rob Crotwell, Talmadge Crowe, Jr., Talbert Crowe, Tadd Crowe, Ashton Blades, and Dillon Corbin. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Steven Miller and Bro. Eddie Henson. Interment Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Annie Armstrong Offering for Missions in North America Week of Prayer – June 2-8, 2025
Today is Day 6 – Osvaldo & Vanessa Lerma: On the Border
The tote, in the hallway in the basement, is so you can easily send items you have purchased to OCC without having to set up a time to meet us. We are very appreciative for your gifts for “Shoeboxes”!
David and I had two good “OCC shopping days” this week. Thanks to the Seekers S.S. class for their donation.
Have a great Friday.
Do something special to set this day apart from other days this week. Thanks for thinking of The Prayer Link each day.
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