Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Read the Bible Every Day
February 2
Exodus 9:1 – 10:20
Psalm 18: 13 – 19
Proverbs 4:1 -2
Matthew 21: 28 – 46
Illness
Coach Shaw – Hospitalized
Jackie Babin – Improving after a setback
Dorothy Wall – Slowly improving
Mildred Birch – Fell again yesterday
Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Floyd Shaw
March 24, 1959 – January 30, 2024
A resident of Robert, LA, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2024 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. He was born March 24, 1959 in Napoleonville, LA and was 64 years of age. Tom spent most of his life in sales management in the travel industry. He recently retired and opened Coach’s Fencing. He was an avid outdoorsman, an animal lover, loved LSU and supported SLU Alumni and many local athletic teams that were Coach Shaw’s legacies. He is survived by his spouse, Kim Skipper; father, Elton “Coach” Shaw; 2 brothers, Ronald Elton Shaw and wife, Donna, and Mark Clay Shaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Jewell Maxine Shaw; and brother, Lance Milton Shaw; grandparents, Floyd “Slim” and Alma Fowler and Henry Clay and Hazel Shaw. A celebration of Tom’s life will be announced at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Operation Christmas Child
We had a successful Cutting Party Wednesday and have now scheduled another one of the 21st of this month. If you are available to cut some fabric to be used to make totes, feel free to join us. You don’t have to be a seamstress to mark and cut. We will meet in the fellowship hall that morning at 9:00 and stop about noon.
International Missions
We, as Southern Baptists, have about 5,000 missionaries serving in different ways all around the world. The Lottie Moon Offering supports them and their projects with many lost people. When you give, you can be confident that 100% of your gift will be used for that purpose.
Today, let’s pray for children who do not have the opportunity to attend church and participate in all the activities for children there. It is very important for children to learn about Jesus!
Read the Bible Every Day
February 1
Exodus 7:1 – 8:32
Psalm 18:7-12
Proverbs 3:33 – 35
Matthew 21:12-27
Obituaries
James Emmett Watson
July 14, 1933 – January 29, 2024
James Emmett Watson, 90, of Kentwood, Louisiana passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born Friday, July 14, 1933, in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood, Louisiana. Masonic rights will be given on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:30 am, at New Zion Bptist Church, followed by the Funeral services at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana. Rev. Larry Blades will officiate. Special music will be provided by Terry Miller, Mary Faye Williams, and Kim Chadwick.
Emmett served his nation faithfully as a member of the United States Army. After his years of military service, he always had a job that he was devoted to. He worked in and owned his own slaughterhouse for 30 years, and then bailed hay for many devoted customers for 29 years. No matter what it was, Emmett took great pride in what he did. Everyone knew him as a hardworking, God fearing man, who was honest to the core. Family was of great importance in his life. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and his daughters will always remember him as the first man they ever loved. His loving impact even reached cousins, nephews, and many friends that simply referred to him as “Unc.”
He was preceded in death by his Wife of 47 years, Johnise Pittman Watson; his Parents, Julius & Alma Brumfield Watson; two Brothers, Steward Watson, Donald Duncan; three Sisters, Agnes Hunt, Betty Russell, Nell Williams; one Son-in-law, Chip Bond; and one Step-Son-in-law, Melvin Battles.
He is survived by his Wife, Mary Estelle Warren Watson, of Kentwood, LA; three Daughters, Alma Harrison (Joe), Yolanda Carter (Billy), Lee Ann Bond; one Step-son, Kyle Warren (Tanya); two Step-daughters, Kristi Battles, Karole Traylor (Mark); six Grandchildren, Natasha Caillet (Rob), Eva Galloway (Neil), Katelyn Fielder (Lee), Will Carter (Amanda), Blake Carter (Courtney), Jayla Watson; ten Step-Grandchildren, Khodi Sparks, Marrah Ransbottom (Jeff), Autumn Myers, Nathan Battles, John Traylor (Ashley), Zachary Traylor (Cristan), Ashley Bitters (Ryan), Brady Warren, Kylee Hronis (Chase), Alec Sparks; seven Great Grandchildren, Ethan Hunt, Devon Spencer, Beau Fielder, Rory Fielder, Bentley Carter, Kylie Carter, Adli Carter; and four Step-Great Grandchildren, Kasen Ransbottom, Ryleigh Ransbottom, Presley Ransbottom, Charles Traylor.
Pallbearers will be Mike Holton, Blake Carter, Devon Spencer, Ricky Holton, Will Carter, and Kyle Warren. Honorary pallbearers will be Harlon Tony, Chuck Coburn, and Don Carter.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 LA-38, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444, or to Pine Ridge Cemetery, 3893 LA-440, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444.
Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit is in charge of arrangements. Friends can sign an online guest register book at http://www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com
Tommy Shaw
No obituary yet.
Missions: Operation Christmas Child
Yesterday, we had a good group of ladies who worked steadily to mark, cut, and fold fabric that will be made into totes. A group will sew the totes and then, one lady inserts the cording for the ties. This process works well and helps to give several people the opportunity to work on each tote. Thank-you, ladies!
Jackie Babin – healing from surgery and hoping to be at church soon
Dorothy Wall – Dealing with respiratory issues
Thank God for all those who have recovered from respiratory problems and are healthy again.
OBITUARIES
Reggie Lynn Bennett
July 1, 1952 – January 29, 2024
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7. Reggie Lynn Bennett was born July 1, 1952 in Independence, LA to Charlie Edward and Charleen Bennett. Reggie met his heavenly Father on Monday, January 29, 2024 after a long battle with the cruel disease of Alzheimers. Reggie was married for over 51 years and truly devoted to, Rose Langlois Bennett, the love of his life that he fondly referred to as “Miss Rose.” First in his life was his love for God. Reggie leaves behind many family members and friends and he loved them all dearly. He was member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, LA and also attended Pine Grove Church, Independence, LA for many years. Reggie played the Guitar and sang gospel music in nursing homes all over the parish since a teenager. He and his Dad and friends started a band, The Sunshine Gospel Band. Many, many thanks the Anzalone Family. Reggie was employed with Anzalone Construction for 44 years. We were family not employees. Love you all dearly from the bottom of my heart Frank, Rosetta, Frank Jr., Kim and Samuel. I also want the thank Debi Fleming, Executive Director of the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging, and all the employees. Reggie was allowed to be at the office with me in the last few years and everyone was so loving and helping in taking care of Reggie at the office. I love you all. Thanks to all our friends and neighbors, many church members for all the food and support whenever I needed it, especially Brother Dale Ziebarth and Karen and children. I love you dearly. Also thanks to my best friends, David and Terry Fauntleroy and Otto and Bea Passman. Many Thanks to Modern Home Health and Hospice who did a great job including Karol McKean, Kayleigh, Lauren, Gwen, Kylin, and Lyndy. Please forgive me in not naming everyone by name, you all know who you are and I thank you all and please forgive me and pray for me. May God bless you, I love you all. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging, 106 North Bay Street, Amite City, LA 70422. Visitation at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 10:00AM until memorial services at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com
Glenda Lynn Holden Cox
July 27, 1965 – January 30, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at The Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born July 27, 1965 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 58 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years Ronald Troy Cox; 4 daughters, Tammy Landers and husband Steve, Theresa Roberts, Tonya Phillips and husband Rev. Brandon, Tabitha Roberts and Zachary Netherland; 3 step-daughters Christina, Victoria, and Ashley; One son, Ronnie Polezcek Jr. and wife Kailye; son-in-law, David Lambert Jr.; her furry faithful companion Midnight; sisters Linda Smith, Brenda Arnone, Sabrina Polezcek, Cindy Callais, Viola Callais, Mary Theoux, Lea Holden, Carolyn Holden, and her angel Margaret Thompson; she had one stepbrother, Billy Brabham; She had 16 grandchildren who was her heartbeat Devan Roberts, Zachary Lambert, Brooke Lambert, Madelynn Lambert, Destinee Gray, Ethan Landers, Nevaeh Landers, Ridge Landers, Hannah Phillips, Brantley Phillips, Damyn Cutrer, Kayle Cutrer, Abriane Varnado, Alayna Polezcek, Bowen Polezcek; 4 great-grandchildren, Xaine Helton, Kainen Helton, Emberlynn Cutrer and Destyn Cutrer. Preceded in death by her parents, DeWitt Holden and Mae Callais; step-mother, Elaine Simmons Holden, sister Flora Mae Breshear; grandson Koen Landers; father-in-law, Ronald Cox. Glenda had a love for fishing and spent a lot of her time by the water with her family. A private Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of Arrangements.
Operation Christmas Child
Cutting (of totes) this morning at 9:00 in Fellowship Hall. Sewing will be done later.
Working on inventory – Let me know if you have a morning or afternoon to count.
Read the Bible Every Day of 2024
January 31
Exodus 5:1 – 6:30
Psalm 18:1-6
Proverbs 3: 29-32
Matthew 20:20 – 21:11
Don’t complain. Look at people all around who would be thankful to be in your place.
Focus on others. What can you do for someone else today?
Today, let’s focus on the children who do not attend Sunday School, VBS, weekly classes, choir practices for special children’s programs, etc. They are missing so much. It is our responsibility to encourage the children and the parents. Usually, once a child attend VBS, they want to attend other activities. Let’s remember to invite families with young children to get involved at church.
Once we have prayed for the children for a while, God will place the next step on our hearts. Pray with expectation.
OCC Cutting Party
We have the location, instructor, and even beautiful fabric. We need ladies to do the task. Please. come help us cut some beautiful fabric so other ladies can sew the totes. That will be the next. step in preparing totes for every child who receives one of our “Shoeboxes”. Ladies, we hope to see you tomorrow at 9 A.M. in the fellowship hall. If you have sewing shears, a cutting board, etc. please bring them.
Sunday School (9:15 on Sunday mornings)
The lesson last week was certainly interesting. I learned new facts. The deeper you study, the more you will learn. I love the discussion in my class as different ladies ask questions and share information.
Our lesson this week will introduce us to Abram, later named Abraham. It is from Genesis 12-13. Come be a part of studying about Abram from the beginning. We’ll soon be talking about “Father Abraham”.
Prayer List
Use your prayer list for praying today. That way, you will have the names of your family members, your neighbors, your friends, and your church people. The key is for each of us to pray for those on our prayer list. You don’t have to write a lot about each person. Of course, it is always fine to write a sentence or two about some people. Do what works the best for you to help you remember to pray.
It is okay to pray for church services, special events, and families you meet while you are shopping. Just choose some people and begin praying.
Please pray for our world. If everyone carried Jesus in their heart, I think we would not hear talk of war. In the meantime, pray for peace to be on the hearts of everyone.
Today, let’s pray for all those who made decisions at the front of our churches or in the pews yesterday. Let’s pray for those who made decisions in the pew to be bold enough to make that decision public next week.
Operation Christmas Child
Many local churches have begun the process of making or buying itemss for their “Shoeboxes” next year. Don’t miss out on being a part of this wonderful ministry.
Wednesday, you will have the opportunity to join a group as they cut fabric for making totes. All ladies are invited to be a part of this effort Wednesday morning at 9:00 in the fellowship hall. Bring cutting shears, a rotary cutter, a cutting board, cutting ruler, pins, and marking pencils if you have them. If not, come anyway. We’ll work together and share.
If you cannot attend this week, plan to try to attend the next workday. You will always be welcome in our ministry.
Grow in Christ
Attend a Sunday School Class.
Attend a weekday Bible Study.
Read your Bible daily following a plan such as the one listed above.
Teach a Sunday School Class.
Teach a weekday Bible Study.
Pray for Others
People have many needs. Pray for those on your prayer list. Update your personal pray list weekly.
We completed the readings for 2o23, so we only have the readings for 2024.
Everyday Bible Readings – January 28, 2024
Genesis 49:1 – 50:26
Psalm 17: 1-5
Proverbs 3:21-24
Matthew 18:10-15
Prayer Focus
Please pray for those who had plumbing issues during the cold weather and now are sick. I’ve heard many people talk about “cold-weather illnesses” that have lasted for weeks. That’s a long time!
Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”
We completed reading the passages from 2023 that I did not give to you earlier. Now, we will only do the Everyday Bible Reading plan for 2024.
Read the Bible Every Day in 2024
January 27, 2024
Genesis 46:28 - 48:22
Psalm 16:7-11
Proverbs 3:19 - 20
Matthew 17:14 - 18:9
Weather
We did without rain for so long. Now, the ponds look much better. Spring will show which plants did and did not survive the drought. Hopefully, the highly unusual weather is over for now.
Obituaries from the Last Week
Debra Langlois Alford
February 4, 1955 – January 19, 2024
A resident of Jackson, LA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home. She was born February 4, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 68 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Levi Perret, and Cody Perret (Brandi); 4 grandchildren, Westin Perret, Landrey Perret, Bo Perret, and Lilith Perret; 5 sisters, Elaine Johnson, Karlene Carpenter, Darlene Wascom, Brenda David, and Kathlenne Langlois; 2 brothers, Leo Langlois and Johnny Langlois; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Ann Langlois; parents, Leo and Rose Mary Langlois. Visitation at Psalm 23 Ministries Church of Hope from 4:00PM until Memorial Services at 6:00PM on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Services conducted by Pastor Mike Stafford. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Virgie Lindsey Slaven
July 29, 1949 – January 21, 2024
A resident of Robert, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home. She was born July 29, 1949 in Independence, LA and was 74 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Joe Slaven, Jr. (Sarah Haggard) and Jason Slaven; grandchildren, Ruston Slaven, Brandon Slaven, Jayden Slaven, Nathan Slaven, Sky Blackwell, Jeremy Slaven, Lason Slaven, Aiden Sackett, Ian Sackett, and Jaze Sackett; great-grandchildren, Auroya Kinchen, Liam Slaven, and Natalie Slaven; 3 sisters, Margaret Cutrer, Thelma Bennett Guillory, and Betty Howell. Preceded in death by parents, William Lindsey, Sr. and Louella Lindsey Kennedy; daughter, Gail Slaven; grandson, Jordan Slaven; brother, William Lindsey, Jr.; 3 sisters, Geneva Wall, Ida Mae Carter, and Viola Bennett. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Friday, January 26, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Austin Joseph Casanova
November 25, 1926 – January 21, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1926 and was 97 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mary Casanova; 3 children, Linda Ballard (Gene), Veronica Arlene Boutian (Daniel), and Kerry James Casanova; 2 grandchildren, James Kendrick Casanova (Kim) and Benjamin Paul Boutian; 2 great-grandchildren, Chelsea Doby and Roger Leon, IV; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Autumn Doby, Ayden Doby, and Elijah Leon. Preceded in death by parents, Monroe and Virena Husser Casanova; 2 brothers, Dwight Casanova, Sr., and John “Jimmie” Casanova. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Monday January 29, 2024 until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday January 29, 2024. Interment at St. Dominic Mausoleum. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Matthew Dane Shockley
December 3, 1982 – January 24, 2024
Matthew Dane Shockley, a resident of Loranger, LA, left this life surrounded by family on January 24, 2024. He was born December 3, 1982 at Seventh Ward General Hospital in Hammond, LA. Matthew was 41 years of age. He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Adilynn Grace Shockley; wife, Mattie Dyess Shockley, parents, Kathy Ridgedell Drude, Thomas and Pat Husser Shockley, and stepfather, Richard Drude; sister, Brittany Shockley Olivier and husband, Thad; brothers, Tyler Drude and Logan Gill; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William and Helen Burnthorn Shockley; Wade and Catherine Kilpatrick Ridgedell; uncle, Kenneth Ridgedell, cousins, Douglas Shockley and Hillary “Morgan” Shockley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Services conducted by Pastors Richard Drude and Brittany Olivier. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. Pallbearers will be Thad Olivier, Riggin Lee, Jason Puls, Jacob Puls, Kevin Shockley and Scott Dyess. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Karla Michelle Warren Douglas
November 29, 1979 – January 24, 2024
A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born November 29, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 44 years of age. Karla was loved by so many people especially by her friends and coworkers. It was impossible not to love her. She was a graduate of Oak Forest Academy and Southeastern Louisiana University and has spent the last 25 years teaching at Independence Leadership Academy. Karla was a strong Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg where she used her beautiful voice singing in the choir. She is survived by her husband, Michael William Douglas; daughter, Mikayla Jo Michelle Douglas; parents, Mitchell and Jodi Warren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, P.J. and Fran Breaud; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and family members. She was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Renee’ Warren; grandparents, Ruth and Rhea Belcher, Addie Bell Cutrer, Deloyd Cutrer, and Carl Warren; and an uncle, Carl Warren, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Shawn Ostoj. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Pallbearers will be Brian Rivet, Jesse Warren, Austin Warren, Casey Montegut, Dante Montegut, and Monte Montegut. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for all these grieving families. The grieving process can be long and hard. It varies from person to person. We can be kind and helpful to the families.
FBC, Kentwood Service Times
9: 15 – Sunday School
10:30 – Morning Worship
6:00 – Evening Worship
6:00 – Prayer Meeting (Wednesday)
Announcement for OCC
Wednesday morning, at 9 A.M. we will meet in the fellowship hall to prepare tote bags for sewing. We will pin and cut fabric. All ladies are invited to participate. If you have seving shears, rotary cutters, pins, a cutting board, and/or cutting ruler, please bring them. Together and with the fabric we already have, we can prepare many totes for the next step. Please join us for the fellowship and for the progress we can make working together. If you know of a lady who might not get this message, but who would enjoy working with us, please share this message.
During February, we will do a count of items we have for the 2024 boxes and give a list of items we will be collecting during 2024. This is a huge task, so we work all year to prepare for packing and shipping. You are invited to help us as you are available.
Sunday School Lesson
We will be studying about the Tower of Babel from Genesis. I have a number of pictures to share in case anyone would like to see them. I will be sharing in the New Hope ladies’ class. Join us Sunday if you are not already committed.
A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born November 29, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 44 years of age. Karla was loved by so many people especially by her friends and coworkers. It was impossible not to love her. She was a graduate of Oak Forest Academy and Southeastern Louisiana University and has spent the last 25 years teaching at Independence Leadership Academy. Karla was a strong Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg where she used her beautiful voice singing in the choir. She is survived by her husband, Michael William Douglas; daughter, Mikayla Jo Michelle Douglas; parents, Mitchell and Jodi Warren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, P.J. and Fran Breaud; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and family members. She was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Renee’ Warren; grandparents, Ruth and Rhea Belcher, Addie Bell Cutrer, Deloyd Cutrer, and Carl Warren; and an uncle, Carl Warren, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Shawn Ostoj. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Pallbearers will be Brian Rivet, Jesse Warren, Austin Warren, Casey Montegut, Dante Montegut, and Monte Montegut. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Have a very blesssed day! Be a blessing to others today.
Today, let’s pray for those who do not attend a church regularly so they can learn what God’s Word has to say about many topics – love, marriage, families, salvation, children, death, eternity, etc. If we don’t know what is in God’s Word, we don’t know His plans for our life, and our eternity.
Operation Christmas Child
Each year when we pack “Shoeboxes”, we include a tote made especially to hold the shoebox and/or contents later. We have a team of ladies who cut, iron, sew, and add cords so the totes. This year, my sister provided fabric she hand chose for the totes from the inventory of a store that was going out of business. Thank you, Julie.
Wednesday, anyone interested can meet with us in the fellowship hall at 9:00 A.M. to help the ladies by doing the cutting for them. I hope to see many of you there so we can cut the fabric in preparation for the next step, sewing. If you are able to come, please bring your sewing shears, a rotary cutter, pins, a cutting mat, and the measuring guide that is used with the mat. We will try to cut many totes in preparation for the ladies who will sew them at a later time.
If you can help, please join us Wednesday in the fellowship hall at 9:00 A.M. Many hands will make the progress go much faster.
Obituary
Matthew Dane Shockley
December 3, 1982 – January 24, 2024
Matthew Dane Shockley, a resident of Loranger, LA, left this life surrounded by family on January 24, 2024. He was born December 3, 1982 at Seventh Ward General Hospital in Hammond, LA. Matthew was 41 years of age. He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Adilynn Grace Shockley; wife, Mattie Dyess Shockley, parents, Kathy Ridgedell Drude, Thomas and Pat Husser Shockley, and stepfather, Richard Drude; sister, Brittany Shockley Olivier and husband, Thad; brothers, Tyler Drude and Logan Gill; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William and Helen Burnthorn Shockley; Wade and Catherine Kilpatrick Ridgedell; uncle, Kenneth Ridgedell, cousins, Douglas Shockley and Hillary “Morgan” Shockley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Services conducted by Pastors Richard Drude and Brittany Olivier. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. Pallbearers will be Thad Olivier, Riggin Lee, Jason Puls, Jacob Puls, Kevin Shockley and Scott Dyess. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, we have more story weather forecast for our area. Please be careful as you travel, especially this morning.
Thank-you for reading and praying today. May your efforts be instrumental in another soul(s) in heaven one day.
“My hope can be strong since it is based . . . . “
Read the Bible Every Day (2024)
Genesis 42:5 – 43:14
Psalm 15:1-7
Proverbs3:13-14
Matthew 15:10-39
Health Concerns
Dennis Miller
Darryl Miller
Prayer Focus
Think about the various issues in choosing the next president. Choose two or three that are most important to you. Pray for those issues.
Weather
I don’t like to use the weather as one of the prayer concerns so often, but it seems to continue to draw our focus. Today, flooding is the concern in low-lying areas. For most of us, the concern would only be in travel, not our homes.
Old Fashion Revival
Several friends from FBC, Amite have invited us to attend their old fashioned revival beginning on February 4. If you have no schedule conflict, please consider attending.
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