Pastor's Blog

Marisa sent me a message at 4:00AM saying they were simply waiting on discharge papers so Donnie could go home.  She is very grateful for the prayer support.  Keep praying.

Miss Connie Hardy was discharged from the hospital but she was sent to a rehab facility instead of home.  So, she will spend the next two or three weeks in rehab before going home.

Jeanette Bates learned yesterday that her hip replacement surgery scheduled for 3/1 has now been moved to 3/22.  Pray for Jeanette as that hip is really bothering her and three more weeks is a long time to wait.  Keep praying for Sonny too.

Eddie Albritton did have the stress test yesterday and, toward the end, something showed up.  (It is not the first test Eddie has failed in his life – just saying!)  So, he will now have a nuclear stress test next week.

Bro. Andy’s & Miss Betty’s friend, Mr. Pat, has been (still?) in the hospital.  Pray for Mr. Pat.

I do not have a recent update on Ray Stringfellow but do ask that you keep praying for him and Nina.

The team in Guatemala (Moline, MI) will spend tonight wrapping up before heading home tomorrow.  Pray for today to be the proverbial icing on the cake for this team.

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.  Friendship family, please be there.  (Hey men, today we are looking at the role of women in the church!  Just FYI.  LOL!)

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

Donnie Felps did undergo surgery on his left leg yesterday.  The doctor found a blockage in the upper portion of that leg and corrected it.  They will not need to do anything to his right leg at this time.  He “could” be discharged from the hospital today.  Keep praying for Donnie.

Eddie Albritton will have a stress test this afternoon.  There is a history of heart problems in Eddie’s family so the doctor wants to be certain even though earlier tests have come back good.  Pray for Eddie.

I was driving a big part of yesterday so I do not have updates on others.  I do ask that you continue to pray for those whom we have been mentioning over the past few days especially Miss Connie Hardy.  Also, Jeanette’s hip replacement surgery is scheduled to take place next Tuesday, 3/1.  Pray for Jeanette.  Keep praying for Sonny.

Lisa and I are praying for Mr. Pat Patterson too!  Join us!

Leslee Harrington sent me a video yesterday relating to Eric’s brother-in-law and his battle with glioblastoma.  Inspiring stuff!  If you want to receive a copy via email, contact me personally.  Pray for this family as they walk through this time.

A very limited amount of ground Guatemala coffee remains available at Lisa’s office.  Get it while you can.  Ten dollars per pound.    We have around twenty pounds of beans available.

The deadline for signing up for our June 16 – 23, 2022 GRACE Ministries trip has come and gone.  Looking forward to what God is going to do during those days through the team going to serve.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.  I continue to encourage the members of the Friendship family to be faithful!

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

Donnie Felps will have a surgical procedure today.  This will be the first of two procedures.  Pray for all to go well.  Pray for Marisa.

Miss Connie Hardy was not discharged from the hospital yesterday.  Maybe today.  Keep praying for Miss Connie.

We enjoyed a blessed day in our services yesterday.  Our attendance was strong in the morning services and very good in the evening service.  We had a lady come forward in the evening invitation and Bro. Jerry led her to pray to receive Jesus as her personal Savior.  Amen!

Thank you to those who responded regarding the June GRACE Ministries trip.  A no response or reply simply means that your name has been removed from the list.  If you change your mind later and there are spots available, you can join us but I am certain the cost will be more simply because of the airfare cost.

Lord willing, I will be driving a few hours today in order to meet with some fellow pastors about the work in Guatemala.  Pray for traveling mercies for me please.

The coffee from Guatemala is available at Lisa’s office today (9:00AM until noon; 1:00PM until 5:00PM).  We only have a few pounds of ground coffee left and around twenty pounds of beans left.  Great coffee.  Great gift.

What happened following the Michigan vs Wisconsin basketball game yesterday afternoon was not good.  Our society seemingly grows worse by the day.  Lord, please help us.

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

Donnie Felps has been admitted to the hospital and is facing two surgical procedures with the first scheduled to take place this Monday.  Pray for Donnie as he will obviously be in the hospital for several days.

Miss Connie Hardy underwent surgery on Thursday night as they put two plates in her upper right arm and a “cap” on her right elbow.  She “may” have come home yesterday.  Miss Connie is a trooper and she will bounce back!  Pray for her!

The specialist did another x-ray on Jayden’s right arm and discovered a fracture in his elbow.  So, he is now in a cast for the next four weeks and then they will do another x-ray.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.  Looking for the members of the Friendship family  to be faithful to attend.

Tomorrow’s 8:00AM service will be streamed live via our church’s website.  A password will be required.  Those needing to watch the live stream will need to send me an email (pastor@friendshipfamily.net) today.  Please note that I most likely will not be online in the morning so a Sunday morning request will not be seen.  Also, I seldom, if ever, have my cell phone on over the weekend so any texts will not be noticed until Monday.

Tomorrow, 2/20, marks the deadline to sign up for those wanting to take part in our June 16 – 23, 2022 GRACE Ministries mission trip to Guatemala.  This includes those who signed up previously.  The only way to sign up is to send me an email at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  This is going to be an absolute deadline as far as being guaranteed a spot.

If anyone wishes to purchase coffee from Guatemala then contact Lisa (251 259 8072 – text) today if you would like for her to bring it to church tomorrow.  Cost is ten dollars per pound – ground or beans.  Cash only, please.  It can be purchased from Lisa’s office Monday through Friday.

The team from Moline, MI is on GRACE Mountain and is busy doing ministry.  Pray for them.

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

I have not spoken to Debbie A about Miss Connie’s situation but will do so this morning.  Keep praying!

The celebration of life service for Carol Long takes place today.  It is an immediate family only service.  Pray for Jeff and the family.

Miss Vinnie’s son-in-law, Hugh, had a successful outpatient procedure yesterday and was home a short time later.  Praise the Lord!

Miss Vinnie’s great-grandson, Case, had a successful surgery yesterday and may be discharged from the hospital today.  Keep praying for Case.

Ray Stringfellow remains in the hospital but they think the things that have been done will help him.  Keep praying for Ray.

Keep praying for Andy & Betty Hamil’s friend, Pat Patterson.  Mr. Pat is one hundred and one years old!

Our grandson, Jayden, will see a specialist today.  He had a rough first night but was feeling better early last night as I spoke to him via the phone.

As far as I know, the team from Moline, MI arrived safe and sound on GRACE Mountain last night.  Thank the Lord!

Speaking of Guatemala, this Sunday, 2/20, marks the deadline for folks from the Friendship family to sign up for our June 16 – 23, 2022 GRACE Ministries trip to Guatemala.  This applies to those who had already signed up.  We have others on a waiting list and we must move forward with the purchasing of the tickets.  The only way to sign up is to send me an email – pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  Immediate action required!

Also, I have a limited amount of coffee from Guatemala available for ten dollars per pound.  Good stuff I am told.  Great gift idea. Let us know in advance and Lisa will have it at church this Sunday, 2/20.  Or, it is available at Lisa’s office during business hours.

Regular schedule this Sunday morning and evening.  Friendship family, please be faithful to attend.

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

Miss Connie Hardy (Debbie Adkinson’s mother) took a fall last night.  Fracture to her neck.  Two broken bones above her right elbow.  In the hospital.  Pray for Miss Connie!

I brought coffee from Guatemala when I returned home last Thursday, February 10.  It is available for purchase at ten dollars per pound – ground or beans.  It can be gotten from Lisa’s office (9:00AM – noon; 1:00PM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday) or, if you let us know in advance, Lisa will bring it to a church service.  Cash only, please.

Four dollars from each purchase goes toward buying materials to build a house in Guatemala for a poor person/family.  The older students from Colegio JET provide the labor.

Thank you for your support of GRACE Ministries.

The church office is closed today.  Bro. Jerry, Bro. Abel and I are all available in the event of an emergency.  Bro. Jerry is about to have the yard sale and Bro. Abel is going to be busy with soccer.  They both have some full days in front of them.

Jeff Long’s wife, Carol, passed from this life this past Monday.  There will be a private, immediate family only, service tomorrow in Daphne.  Pray for the family during this time.

Edwina Perkins is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital today.  Keep praying.

Jamie Coffman and the girls were in our service last night.  Dusty is recovering at home.  Keep praying.

Miss Vinnie Brewer’s son-in-law, Hugh, will have a surgical procedure at Vanderbilt today.  Pray for all to go well.

Miss Vinnie’s great-grandson, Case, will have a surgical procedure done in New Orleans.  Pray for that surgery to be a success.

Our youngest grandchild, Jayden, suffered an injury yesterday.  He “may” have broken/fractured his arm but the x-ray was inconclusive.  So, he will see a specialist tomorrow.  His injured arm is in a cast.  He will come and stay with me today.

Wow!  Wow! Wow!  The last night of our revival services as blessed!  Good singing, good preaching!  What can be said about the love offering except “to God be the glory!”  The Friendship family gave over eight thousand dollars to the ministry God has given to Danny & Pam Long.  Plus, another very nice gift was given to them following the service.  Hallelujah!  Thank you Friendship family!

A team of twenty something folks from Moline CRC in Michigan is set to arrive on GRACE Mountain early tonight.  Pray for them to have a good day of traveling and then a good week of ministry.

Supposed to be a windy and possible wet day today for those of us in Southwest Alabama.  Stay safe and dry.

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

Welcome to the “afternoon” blog entry.  No excuse or explanation – just be happy to have an entry today – LOL!

Dusty Coffman was discharged from the hospital.  Keep praying for him.

Edwina Perkins has been admitted to the hospital with a low blood issue.  Tilena was pushing to get her out of the hospital as quickly as possible.  Pray for Edwina.

Ray Stringfellow will be having a surgical procedure to hopefully help him be able to breathe much easier.  Pray for Ray.

There was an earthquake in Guatemala around 1:30AM today.  All is well on GRACE Mountain.  Soy & Deidra were awakened by the tremor, got the girls up, and stood under the door frames (I would be getting outside).  Soy viewed the cameras at the school and nothing moved which tells me that building is very well built.  The apartment building where they live did move some from side to side.  Thank God for His watch care.

Good service last night.  One more service which begins tonight at 6:30PM.  Praying for God to move in a mighty way.  Praying for a miracle offering for Bro. Danny and Miss Pam.

Friendship family, please attend tonight.  Please pray about supporting this ministry through your financial gifts.  Please bring others with you.  Pray!

In my opinion, hooray for the voters in San Francisco.  Just saying!

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

Late entry!  My apologies.

The Lord blessed us with a good service last night.  The attendance was “good” but it could have and should have been much better.  Aunt Pam once again presented a nice message in song and the Bro. Danny preached a clear Word on joy.  Praise the Lord for His blessings!

Dusty Coffman remains in the hospital.  The thought is that he will be discharged today.  Keep praying for Dusty.

Cecil Guidry sent word to me yesterday that Ray Stringfellow had been taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties.  Pray for Ray, Nina and the family.

Tonight’s service begins at 6:30PM.  Hope many members of the Friendship family will be in attendance along with guests.  Pray, attend, bring others with you.

I appreciate Bro. Jerry helping me out yesterday by doing a special ministry.

The Lord showed up and He showed out last night through an amazing financial gift to GRACE Ministries.  Absolutely amazing!  Do you know that God is good?  He is!

Speaking of finances, my prayer is that the Friendship family will bless Bro. Danny & Pam with an absolutely fantastic love offering this week.  Thank you to those who have given already.  I am praying that tonight and tomorrow night will see us give in a way that will honor God and bless Bro. Danny & Pam.  Pray and then give sacrificially!

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