“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10
Today’s Bible reading – 1 Kings 14-15; Luke 22:31-46
Sarah Thornton is scheduled to have one of her knees replaced early this morning. Pray that all goes well. Her husband, Tom, will be with her at the hospital. In the meanwhile, Tom’s mother, will be having surgery at the same time in Birmingham. Pray that surgery goes well too.
I received the following in an e-mail from Ethan Nelson yesterday afternoon regarding his sister, Shelby:
“So the total is 1-shattered right shin, 1-broke left ankle, 1-cut tendon in the left hand and 2 broke bones in the right hand. She has surgery tomorrow to add a rod to her shin and hopefully put the pins in her hand. If the pins don’t go in her hand then they will do another surgery Thursday. She can’t feel the toes on her right foot, but she can move them. The doctors are optimistic about her being able to keep her right leg. They said that she has a VERY long recovery ahead of her. We really appreciate the prayers and support from everyone in the church family.”
Obviously, Shelby needs our prayer support as does her family.
Debbie Kendrick’s mother is not doing well. For the past couple of weeks Debbie has been telling me of her mother’s downward turn physically. It seems she has more or less given up. Pray for Debbie’s mother and all those involved.
Jimmy Tagert’s mother remains in the hospital with the possibility of being discharged this week. I will visit with her today.
Phil Sims continues to be a happy camper at his house on the river!
There is a visitation tonight in Louisiana with the Irma Hamilton family. Tomorrow, 5/4, there will be another visitation that will take place in our church auditorium from 10:00AM until the noon service time. Carol Lucky is coordinating the feeding of the Hamilton family after tomorrow’s service. Big family. Lots of help needed. Contact Carol if you can help. Thank you!
It seems the arrangements have been set for Oscar Petersen’s son but I am going to hold off publishing them until it is definite.
As far as I know, the travelers are doing great. I do not do social media so I am sure most of our blog readers (that would have to be at least seven since we have thirteen) know more about their adventures than me. I am good with that.
Regular schedule this morning and evening. The fare for the 7:30PM Bible study is cold subs.
A call for help from the Friendship family – Maria Wainwright is our custodian. She will be in Louisiana tonight with her family. We need help cleaning the auditorium and fellowship hall immediately following tonight’s 6:30PM service. This is a “calling all hands” type of thing as it should not take long if enough folks help. What can you bring? A vacuum cleaner would be sweet.
Brad & Daphne are scheduled to leave this Friday heading to South Korea to meet their son. Pray that all goes well. In the meanwhile, Lisa and I will have their other three children so we definitely need prayer support! LOL!
I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.
I failed to give an update on Ethan Nelson’s sister, Shelby, in my earlier post today. Shelby had another surgery done yesterday morning and is scheduled for another one tomorrow. It is my understanding that even more surgeries will need to take place later. Obviously, Shelby needs a lot of prayer support. As do her parents and family.
McKemie Place ministry tonight at 6:00PM. Interested? Contact Randall or Rita Broome. All invited.
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10
Today’s Bible reading – 1 Kings 12-13; Luke 22:1-30
May 3 – 1 Kings 14-15; Luke 22:31-46
May 4 – 1 Kings 16-18; Luke 22:47-71
May 5 – 1 Kings 19-20; Luke 23:1-25
May 6 – 1 Kings 21-22; Luke 23:26-56
May 7 – 2 Kings 1-3; Luke 24:1-35
Phil Sims was discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Can you say “happy camper?”
Jimmy Tagert’s mother is now in a regular room and they are talking about possibly discharging her in a couple of days.
Miss Annie Rogers was in ICU when I visited her yesterday. She was somewhat confused but that (in my vast medical opinion) is because of the medication. She is 102 and she does not take any medicines except aspirin so the medicines can get her confused.
Sarah Thornton will be having knee replacement surgery tomorrow morning. Her mother-in-law will also be having surgery tomorrow morning. Sarah will be local while Mrs. Thornton will be in Birmingham. (I think they are getting a two for one special)
The Petersen family began working on the arrangements yesterday. I will visit with them today and get an update on those.
Keep praying for Becky Sellers in her battle against cancer.
I posted the arrangements for Maria’s mother in a separate entry yesterday.
The group has arrived safe and sound in Kentucky. All is well. Praise the Lord.
Last night was a good night for the Friendship family. We had an average number of folks come pray (prayer can be a difficult discipline) and then we had nine folks come to go out into our community sharing the Gospel. I know the Gospel was shared at least three times. Some folks promised to be in attendance in our services this Sunday. Good evening of ministry. Thank you to those who were involved.
Bobby Stork says we got 3.7 inches of rain here on Potter Tract Road on Sunday. I think he is correct! Thanks for the update Bobby!
Wow, the Spurs got spanked last night! I did not watch much of it because it was ugly! I still think the Lakers will end up winning it all! Go Lakers! Go Jerry West!
I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.
The following arrangements have been finalized for Maria Wainwright’s mother, Mrs. Irma Hamilton. There will be a visitation with the family in Louisiana this Wednesday night from 5:00 – 8:00PM.
On Thursday, 5/4, there will be visitation with the Hamilton family from 10:00AM until noon. The celebration of life service will begin at noon. The visitation and the service will take place from our auditorium.
Keep praying for the Hamilton family as they walk through this valley.
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10
Good day in our services yesterday. To God be the glory. Spirit was good and our morning attendance was up. Evening attendance suffered because of the stormy weather and some of our faithful folks being on the trip to Kentucky. So thankful to the folks who are faithful week after week. What a blessing to this pastor!
I will be checking on Phil Sims and Jimmy Tagert’s mother today as they both remain in the hospital. Jimmy’s mother is now in a regular room.
Ethan Nelson’s sister, Shelby, was involved in an automobile accident yesterday morning. She suffered a severely broken leg but appears to be ok otherwise. Thank God for sparing her from further injury.
Miss Annie Rogers, age 102, fell and broke a hip early yesterday morning. They did surgery. Not sure the outcome or how long they expect her to be in the hospital. Pray for Miss Annie.
The Irma Hamilton family will meet with the funeral directors this afternoon in order to make the arrangements.
The Paul Petersen family will begin the process of locating records, et cetera today and will then set up a meeting with the funeral directors.
I am assuming that “no news is good news” as far as our traveling group is concerned. They will drive on to Kentucky today.
Big night for the Friendship family tonight. Our prayer time in the auditorium takes place from 5:00 – 6:30PM. (Note the change in the ending time) Come and go or come and stay but just pray.
We are asking the workers from our Adult Sunday School Department and the workers from our Youth Sunday School Department to join us in the fellowship hall at 6:30PM for a time of brief instruction before we go out on visitation. Plans are to be out by 6:45PM. We will then gather back in the auditorium between 7:30 – 7:45PM for a time of sharing and celebration. Plans call for us to finish by 8:00PM. Staff members, deacons and other church leaders are asked to join us for this ministry.
Thank God for the rain. My corn stalks are kind of mangled but I think they will be ok with some sunshine. One site is reporting that Grand Bay got 2.8 inches of rain yesterday. What do our folks with rain gauges say? Just curious.
I told Levi that the Clippers would beat the Jazz in game seven yesterday. I was wrong! Predicting the NBA scores is not my strong suit! The SNBA was in action last night and I seemed to guard Dylan Westbrook each game I played. Held him to around ninety percent shooting and only allowed him to score eight of his team’s ten total points each game. I am a defensive specialist!
I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus.
May 1 1 Kings 10-11; Luke 21:20-38
May 2 1 Kings 12-13; Luke 22:1-30
May 3 1 Kings 14-15; Luke 22:31-46
May 4 1 Kings 16-18; Luke 22:47-71
May 5 1 Kings 19-20; Luke 23:1-25
May 6 1 Kings 21-22; Luke 23:26-56
May 7 2 Kings 1-3; Luke 24:1-35
May 8 2 Kings 4-6; Luke 24:36-53
May 9 2 Kings 7-9; John 1:1-28
May 10 2 Kings 10-12; John 1:29-51
May 11 2 Kings 13-14; John 2
May 12 2 Kings 15-16; John 3:1-18
May 13 2 Kings 17-18; John 3:19-36
May 14 2 Kings 19-21; John 4:1-30
May 15 2 Kings 22-23; John 4:31-54
May 16 2 Kings 24-25; John 5:1-24
May 17 1 Chronicles 1-3; John 5:25-47
May 18 1 Chronicles 4-6; John 6:1-21
May 19 1 Chronicles 7-9; John 6:22-44
May 20 1 Chronicles 10-12; John 6:45-71
May 21 1 Chronicles 13-15; John 7:1-27
May 22 1 Chronicles 16-18; John 7:28-53
May 23 1 Chronicles 19-21; John 8:1-27
May 24 1 Chronicles 22-24; John 8:28-59
May 25 1 Chronicles 25-27; John 9:1-23
May 26 1 Chronicles 28-29; John 9:24-41
May 27 2 Chronicles 1-3; John 10:1-23
May 28 2 Chronicles 4-6; John 10:24-42
May 29 2 Chronicles 7-9; John 11:1-29
May 30 2 Chronicles 10-12; John 11:30-57
May 31 2 Chronicles 13-14; John 12:1-26
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10
Today’s Bible reading – 1 Kings 8-9; Luke 21:1-19
As I write this entry, I am still having a difficult time wrapping my head around the happenings in Oscar Petersen’s life. Just know that Oscar and family need a lot of prayer support during this time.
The family of Irma Hamilton will meet with the funeral directors tomorrow afternoon to make arrangements for the visitation, service and burial. Plans call for a visitation in Louisiana one night and then a visitation/service the next day in Grand Bay. Those arrangements will be posted here once they are completed. Keep praying for the Hamilton family.
Phil Sims remains hospitalized as does Jimmy Tagert’s mother so keep praying for them too.
We have a group of folks leaving from the church parking lot at 12:30PM today heading to Kentucky. They will return on Friday. Pray for safety in their travels and for a blessed time.
Regular schedule this morning and evening. Buildings and Grounds committee meets at 5:00PM. Students have a movie night immediately following the evening service. SNBA tonight too.
I pray that you will have a great Sunday with Jesus. Go to church!
Oscar Petersen’s son, Paul, very unexpectedly passed from this life this afternoon. As you probably remember, Oscar’s only other son, Mark, passed from this life in January. What a tragic happening in Oscar’s life.
Pray for Oscar, Paul’s children and the entire family as they walk through this valley. Pray for Miss Vinnie Brewer as she is the one who found Paul. Paul was in the backyard using a pole saw to clear some brush. It “appears” he suffered a heart attack. He was sixty four years of age.
It goes without saying that the arrangements are incomplete. Just know that this family needs much prayer and support. I appreciate those from the Friendship family and others who were able to be at Oscar’s this afternoon/evening. Pastor Louie Davis was also present and I appreciate him being there too.
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10
Today’s Bible reading – 1 Kings 6-7; Luke 20:27-47
Word came to me late yesterday afternoon that Mrs. Irma Hamilton, Maria Wainwright’s mother, passed from this life. She fought cancer for a long time and was very valiant in doing so. She was lovingly supported by her husband, her son, and her two daughters along with the rest of the family. Arrangements are pending but there will be something in Louisiana as well as something in Grand Bay. Pray for the family as they walk through this valley.
Word also came to me that Karla Teasley Bosarge’s maternal aunt, Jan Woods, passed from this life yesterday. She lived in New York. Pray for her family.
Phil Sims is in a regular room and tells me that his doing good. I know Phil and he is no ready to be discharged. He is thinking tomorrow but I am thinking maybe Monday or Tuesday. We shall see.
Jimmy Tagert’s mother remains in the hospital. Keep praying.
Keep praying for Becky Sellers in her battle against cancer.
Anna Arrington sent me a message late yesterday afternoon saying that she passed the Praxis. (I think that is a small Toyota hybrid car but I am not for certain!). What does this mean? It means that she will now get to student teach this Fall and graduate in December with a degree in Spanish education. Congratulations Anna!
By the way, there is a wedding shower for Rusty & Anna tomorrow afternoon. All ladies invited. They are registered at Sam’s Super Burger.
Soccer begins today at 8:00AM. Pray for this ministry.
Bus workers meet today at 8:30AM. Pray for this ministry.
“Thank you” to each person who helped with the service for the men from the Mission of Hope last night. There was food aplenty. Randall, Rita, Adrianna & Sophia did a very nice job of sharing in song. (Actually, Sophia carried that group in my opinion. Just saying!). Good service.
Regular schedule tomorrow morning and evening. Lord willing, I will be in the pulpit all three services. Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet at 5:00PM in their regular place. Student movie night in the youth building following the evening service. SNBA in the CAB following the evening service.
The group traveling to see the replica of Noah’s ark will depart from the church parking lot at 12:30PM tomorrow. Pray for them as they travel.
Our request for your help in finding folks on our membership list has proven helpful immediately as we have gotten some update contact information on a few folks and found out that one of our members passed away two years ago. More list to come!
Spent hours riding the weed eater yesterday. More to do today. John Milton called me over to give him some help/advice with his garden. He is learning!
I pray that you will have a great Saturday with Jesus.
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