Nov
06
2024
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WEDNESDAY, 11/6/24

Well, I knew it would be close yesterday.  I was waiting with great anticipation for the night to come and to finally know the outcome.  I knew it would be big and it was!  I also knew it would be close!  It was.  Yes!  The CFP committee put Alabama in the top twelve teams! Whew!  That was truly close!

Visited with Chelsea Staup’s father yesterday.  He “may” be discharged from the hospital today.  I was unaware that he actually went to the hospital on Friday night.  He had surgery on Monday and is now on the road to recovery.  Pray for him!

Visited with Darrell & Betty McMann yesterday.  No significant change in Betty’s situation but she is declining.

I spoke to Mike Parker regarding Carla.  She is doing well in her recovery from surgery.  Just working with the doctors now to map out a plan for the next phase of battling this malignancy.  Keep praying!

Miss Dottie Clark is not getting better physically.  Join me and hundreds of others in praying for her.  Pray for Dr. Mike too.

Tried to reach Stacey & Gayla via the phone but was not successful.  Just keep praying.

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.  I can tell you that we will take some time praying with thanksgiving!  I am grateful!

If you agreed to sponsor a young lady in Guatemala for her fifteenth birthday or to buy shoes for a student(s) at Colegio JET then now is the time to get those funds in.  Questions?  Contact Daphne Hutto or Heidi Butler as they have the answers.  If you did not agree to help but now want to – awesome!  Just talk to Daphne or Heidi.

I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.

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Nov
05
2024
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TUESDAY, 11/5/24

Obviously, today is a big day in the life and history of the USA.  I strongly encourage folks to go vote.  Our CAB is a polling place and will open at 7:00AM.

I have been told that folks age sixty-five and older can move to the front of the line in order to cast their vote.  It goes without saying that those folks will have to wait behind others in the same age group who are already in line.  (I have also been told that the age is seventy and above).  Either way, it a plus to our senior adults.

I am told that Our Trail of Truth and Treats was very successful in regard to the number of folks from the Friendship family who provided stations.  Many thanks to each person who help in any way.  Special thanks to Bro. Chris, TJ & Lindsey, Bro. Abel, et cetera.  I am also told that the number of participants was not good.  Folks, hear me on this one – that is ALL on me.  I own it!  If I have any say in the matter next year then we will NOT wait until after 10/31 to host this ministry event.  Thank you for extending forgiveness.  You cannot fix stupid!  Hello!

Deidra and I had a full two days of travel and ministry Saturday and Sunday.  We sat on the parking lot otherwise known as I-75 South forever (seemed like) on the way home and then got to do more of the same in Auburn (of all places!).  Pastor David & Pastor Eddie were more than gracious to us and we are grateful.

Bro. Abel tells me that our morning service at Friendship was really good.  Praise the Lord!

Chelsea Staup’s father had emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.  Pray for him.

Other updates on those on our prayer list will be coming.  Is the warden still in charge?  We shall see!

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.

 

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Nov
02
2024
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SATURDAY, 11/2/24

Fall back one hour tonight!

Last day of flag football today.  Pray for this ministry.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

Stacey Dyess had to go back to the doctor yesterday.  He was in hopes of getting dismissed from the warden – no such luck!  LOL!

Keep praying for those on our prayer list.

 

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Oct
31
2024
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THURSDAY, 10/31/24

In reality, nothing new to report today.  The folks who have been on prayer list have not seen any significant changes in their respective situations since yesterday.

We were blessed with two pretty good services yesterday.  Thank you, Jesus.

Do not forget – time changes this Sunday, 11/3.  Fall back one hour.

I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.

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Oct
30
2024
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WEDNESDAY, 10/30/24

Late entry.  Sorry!  About to head over for our morning Bible study.  I always enjoy our Wednesday morning service – great people.

Stacey Dyess’s surgery was deemed a success.  The doctor has ordered him to lie flat on his back for the first forty-eight hours following surgery.  Suffice it to say that he is not a happy camper but drill sergeant Gayla is enforcing the rules!  LOL!  Keep praying for Stacey as he recovers!

Carla Parker is about to go into surgery.  Pray for everything to go well.  Pray for Mike and family.

Spoke to Darrell McMann this morning.  Things remain basically the same with Miss Betty.  Keep praying.

Dottie Clark’s outlook is not great from man’s view.  “But God!”  Continue to pray for Miss Dottie & Dr. Mike.

Fall back this Sunday, 11/3/24.

I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus!

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Oct
29
2024
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TUESDAY, 10/29/24

I had to get several spy agencies involved but I finally got the details on Stacey Dyess’ surgery.  His surgery is scheduled to begin somewhere around 6:30AM today.  He has chosen to have the less invasive surgery.  Pray that it works!

Carla Parker’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning.  Pray for Carla’s physical and emotional state.  Pray that the malignancies will be contained.  She will be undergoing chemotherapy treatments in the days to come.  Pray for Mike and the family.

The neurologist has determined Dottie Clark’s problem.  Surgery is a possibility but it only has, at best, a fifty percent chance of being successful.  Miss Dottie has chosen to not have the surgery.  Pray for Miss Dottie and Dr. Mike.

I spoke briefly to Darrell McMann yesterday morning and he said Betty’s condition was basically the same.  Keep praying for Betty, Darrell and family.

Time changes this Sunday, 11/3, as we fall back one hour.  Praise the Lord!  My favorite Sunday of the year when it comes to time.

We still need more folks to help with our “Trail of Truth and Treats” this Sunday afternoon, 11/3, from 3:00PM – 5:00PM.  Donations of candy needed too!  Pray for this ministry.

Last day of our flag football this Saturday, 11/2.  This has been a good first season.  Pray for this last day of the season.

Lisa, Deidra and the girls are scheduled to arrive home today.  Pray for traveling mercies.

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.

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Oct
28
2024
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MONDAY, 10/28/24

A one day belated happy birthday to my youngest brother, Freddie.  He turned sixty years old yesterday.  In my opinion, Freddie is a great guy.  I hope he had a great day yesterday!

The Lord blessed us with a good Sunday.  We are seeing altar decisions in each service but not seeing as many public decisions I would like to see.  Join me in praying for a greater response.

Carla Parker (Clubhouse Guatemala) will be having surgery this Wednesday related to the malignancies recently discovered.  Pray for Carla, Mike, their family and the medical folks involved in Carla’s surgery.

Stacey Dyess either has had surgery, is in surgery or will have surgery later this week.  Stacey & Gayla do not want to be a bother to anyone.  They drive me crazy!  LOL!  Regardless, pray for Stacey and his surgery.  Stacey & Gayla are great folks!

Miss Dottie Clark is hopefully seeing a neurologist today. Pray for this doctor to be able to help her.  Pray for Dr. Mike too.

I visited with Darrell & Betty McMann yesterday afternoon.  I have spoken to Darrell this morning.  Miss Betty is about the same.  Keep praying.

I talked to Decker Terry on Saturday.  He remains very positive and is asking God to take him home.  Decker is a great friend and supporter of many mission organizations including GRACE Ministries and Shining Light Abroad Ministries.  Pray for Decker.

I pray that you will have a great rest of your Monday with Jesus.

 

 

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Oct
26
2024
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SATURDAY, 10/26/24

Happy fiftieth birthday to my sister, Melissa!  I hope her day will be AUsome!  Love and prayers to Melissa!  (Her day will be complete if AU can beat UK tonight!)

Visited with Darrell & Betty yesterday.  In my opinion, Betty has declined a good bit since last Sunday.  Keep praying!

The decision has been made that Carla Parker will have surgery on Wednesday.  Chemotherapy treatments to follow.  Pray diligently for Carla & Mike.

Miss Dottie Clark continues to struggle physically.  She has an appointment with a neurologist on Monday.  Pray for Dottie and Dr. Mike.

Our good friend in Montgomery, Decker Terry, has made the decision to be placed on hospice care.  Decker is a great follower of Jesus and a great friend to GRACE Ministries, SLAM, Lisa and me, Deidra, Norman, and the list goes on.  Decker is a man of prayer!  Pray for Decker!

Our flag football leagues continue today beginning at 8:00AM.  Pray for this ministry and for Bro. Abel as he coordinates them.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.  Lord willing, I will be in the pulpit both services.  (Not sure if that is good or bad but it is what it is!)

We need donations of candy for our ministry opportunity set for Sunday, 11/3.

Congratulations to the Alma Bryant football team on their win last night.  (By the way, the Bryant girls flag football team continues on their undefeated season and are playoff bound!  Good stuff!  Congratulations!)

I pray that you will have a great Saturday with Jesus.

 

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Oct
24
2024
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THURSDAY, 10/24/24

The tests performed yesterday revealed that Carla Parker has a malignancy in her other breast.  So, they are now consulting with the doctors as to the next step in this process.  Pray for Carla, Mike, their family and the medical folks involved.

Pastor Terry Rainey is in the hospital.  He is battling a UTI and has MRSA.  He has been a sick man.  Pray for Pastor Terry!

Yesterday, 10/23, was a good day for the Alabama pastors doing ministry in Guatemala.  Pastor Doug did a great job of preaching at the pastor’s conference.  Pastor Leroy did likewise as he shared in the evening revival service.  Will Campbell did well in leading the musical worship in the revival service.

One of the greatest things about this trip was seeing that Pastor Doug does have legitimate staff help.  Will & Leroy were great.  Michelle has always been great.  Three out of four is not bad!  Just saying!

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with Dr. Mike & Miss Dottie late yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.  Dr. Mike and I talked for an hour or so.  The man is so interesting to listen to.  His one glaring flaw is that he is a diehard LSU fan.  Pray for him to see the light!

Deidra did an awesome job of coordinating the feeding of the church folks following each service this week.  Of course, she had help serving, cleaning up, et cetera.  She coordinates such events very well.

She also did a great job of coordinating the two “in church” conferences that took place Monday and Tuesday.

A huge “thank you” to Chino Galindo for getting me to the airport this morning.  There was a motorcycle accident with a fatality on the main highway so everything was shut down.  Chino took the back route which was also very congested so we made it with very little time to spare.

This entry is way late due to the fact that there was no internet on the plane.  I had plans to blog from the Guatemala City airport but those plans obviously got changed.  Sorry for being tardy.

I pray you will rest well tonight.

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Oct
23
2024
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WEDNESDAY, 10/23/24

Let’s begin with great news – Tim Knighten received an “all clear” report from his latest scans.  Praise the Lord!  He and Peggy are rejoicing big time!  Tim did find out that he is now a diabetic but that can be controlled.

Carla Parker will have a biopsy today on a spot they found through the MRI on Monday.  Pray, pray, pray.

Stacey Dyess is facing back surgery.  The plan is for next week but if there is a cancellation in the schedule he could be having surgery this week.  Pray for Stacey & Gayla.

As far as I know, Miss Betty McMann remains about the same. Pray for Betty, Darrell and the family.

Continue to pray for Miss Maxine Dupont as she rehabs.  Pray for Anthony & Valori too.

Pray for Andy Hamil’s son-in-law.

Keep praying for Miss Dottie Clark.  She continues to struggle physically.

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.  Bro. Abel will be teaching.

Jackson County fair tomorrow morning for our senior adults.  Contact Bro. Abel for more information.

Deidra and the girls will fly to Alabama today arriving in Mobile late tonight.  Pray for traveling mercies.  Thank you to Scott Fontenot for being their transportation today.

Pastor Spencer Bailey-Bell did an excellent job of preaching in the conference yesterday morning and last night in the revival.  Pastor Doug’s worship leader, Will, did an excellent job of leading the musical worship in the revival service.  Good day.  Thank you for praying.

I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.

 

 

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