Pastor's Blog

Happy fourth birthday to our granddaughter, Sydney!  I hope she has a great day!  Her paternal grandparents, Curtis & Myrna, visited this past weekend to celebrate this special day with her.  Happy birthday Sydney!

“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 – Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51

Tina Wilkinson is having surgery today.

Raymond & Tina’s son, Jace, was taken to a hospital in Germany.  Not sure as to the reason.

Jack Davie, Brenda Timberlake’s father, fell and broke his hip.  He will have surgery this afternoon.

Lisa Thompson is in the hospital and will have fluid drawn today.

Dani Jordan, three year old daughter of Jonathan & Jamie Jordan, will be taken to Birmingham today for a surgical procedure on her heart tomorrow.  The prayer is that they will be able to do this procedure without having to do open heart surgery.

Terry Lucky remains in the hospital.

Ruby Gulley has shown some improvement and may be moved from ICU into a regular room today.

Pattie Suthoff was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  Bernard is now her nurse.  Let that sink in!

Vera Bosarge’s brother, Mose, will have more tests today.

Pastor Terry Rainey had surgery on his knee yesterday.  As far as I know, it went well although I am not sure what they did.  He is scheduled for shoulder surgery and elbow surgery tomorrow morning.

Keep praying for Becky Sellers and Tim Knighten.

Regular schedule this morning and evening.

Children of the World choir will be with us on Sunday night.  Going to be a very special service.  Do not miss it!

Word on the street in Guatemala is that Coach Eric Collier is being considered as Alabama’s next offensive coordinator?  Will he turn them down again?

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

“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 – Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:1-28

Happy first birthday to our youngest grandchild, Ashur.  He is the son of Brad & Daphne.  We hope to meet him reasonably soon.

Ruby Gulley is not doing well as she remains in ICU.  Fighting the mask and her oxygen levels are not staying up.  Pray for her.

Terry Lucky has had some afib problems which have prevented him from being moved into a regular room from ICU.  He is not a real happy camper!  Pray for Terry!

Pattie Suthoff remains in the hospital but “could” go home today.  The doctors think they can help control her afib with medication.

Vera Bosarge’s brother, Mose, continues to be in the hospital and is having a battery of tests to hopefully determine the exact cause of his problems.

The memorial service for Vera’s brother, Dan Vesper, is set for Friday, 2/17, in Athens, Alabama.  Pray for the family.

Pastor Terry Rainey remains in a Florida hospital.  He was scheduled to have surgery yesterday and it was finally set to take place between midnight and 2:00AM.  However, two emergency trauma cases bumped him to today.  He continues to be in much pain and it appears he could be in for multiple surgeries when all is said and done.

We are on a regular schedule tomorrow morning and evening.  My prayer is that the Friendship family will be faithful.

Do not forget that the Children of the World choir will be with us this Sunday evening, 2/12, beginning at 6:00PM.  Going to be great!  Do not miss it!  I would even encourage those of our twelve readers who are not involved in their own church that night to come join us for this service.  You will be blessed!

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

“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 – Exodus 39-40; Matthew 23:23-39

Tuesday, February 7 – Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:1-28
Wednesday, February 8 – Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51
Thursday, February 9 – Leviticus 6-7; Matthew 25:1-30
Friday, February 10 – Leviticus 8-10; Matthew 25:31-46
Saturday, February 11 – Leviticus 11-12; Matthew 26:1-25
Sunday, February 12 – Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26-50

Ruby Gulley has been moved back into the ICU.  She is having difficulty breathing.  Pray for Ruby!

Pattie Suthoff has been admitted to the hospital due to afib.  She is being kept at least overnight.

Terry Lucky remains in the hospital too.

Pastor Terry Rainey was admitted to a hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, FL late last night.  Two surgeries are before him just not sure of the when at this point.  Prayerfully soon.

No report on anyone else but do ask that you keep praying.

I am told that the services were good yesterday morning and evening.  Not sure how the game affected our evening service attendance.  Thank you to those who were faithful to attend morning and evening.

My wife, Lisa, arrived home safe and sound last night.  It was certainly good to have her in Guatemala for a few days.  She impacted a lot of folks especially one young Guatemalan girl.

We are scheduled to have GROW tonight at 6:00PM.

Our prayer time is scheduled from 5:00 – 7:00PM.

Dr. Clint Griffin told me the score of the game around the end of the third quarter.  My reply was, “it is over!”  Whatever!  The Patriots are an amazing team.  (I do not like the overtime rules in the NFL). So, Reb, my hat is off to the Patriots!  By the way, college football is still my favorite when it comes to football.  I disagree with the NFL’s political leanings.  Just saying!

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

February 1 Exodus 27-28; Matthew 21:1-22
February 2 Exodus 29-30; Matthew 21:23-46
February 3 Exodus 31-33; Matthew 22:1-22
February 4 Exodus 34-35; Matthew 22:23-46
February 5 Exodus 36-38; Matthew 23:1-22
February 6 Exodus 39-40; Matthew 23:23-39
February 7 Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:1-28
February 8 Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51
February 9 Leviticus 6-7; Matthew 25:1-30
February 10 Leviticus 8-10; Matthew 25:31-46
February 11 Leviticus 11-12; Matthew 26:1-25
February 12 Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26-50
February 13 Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75
February 14 Leviticus 15-16; Matthew 27:1-26
February 15 Leviticus 17-18; Matthew 27:27-50
February 16 Leviticus 19-20; Matthew 27:51-66
February 17 Leviticus 21-22; Matthew 28
February 18 Leviticus 23-24; Mark 1:1-22
February 19 Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45
February 20 Leviticus 26-27; Mark 2
February 21 Numbers 1-2; Mark 3:1-19
February 22 Numbers 3-4; Mark 3:20-35
February 23 Numbers 5-6; Mark 4:1-20
February 24 Numbers 7-8; Mark 4:21-41
February 25 Numbers 9-11; Mark 5:1-20
February 26 Numbers 12-14; Mark 5:21-43
February 27 Numbers 15-16; Mark 6:1-29
February 28 Numbers 17-19; Mark 6:30-56

We are on a regular schedule this morning and tonight.  Bro. Jerry will be preaching this morning and our evening service will be a special time of musical praise led by Randall Broome and Jeanette Bates.  My prayer is that the members of the Friendship family will be found faithful.

I do not have any updates on those for whom we have been praying.  I do ask that you continue to pray.  Obviously, Terry Lucky remains in the hospital recovering from his heart surgery.

Pastor Terry Rainey was seriously (not life threatening) injured yesterday morning in Guatemala.  A post is on the GRACE blog so I ask you to read it.  Pray for Pastor Terry and that situation.

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

Good morning!  Terry Lucky had three heart by-passes yesterday afternoon and did well.  Thanks to Bro. Jerry and the others from the Friendship family who were there with Carol and the family.

It is my understanding that Jerry Poiroux had surgery either yesterday or the day before.

Do not know if Ruby was discharged from the hospital or not.

Have not heard the arrangements on Vera’s brother, Dan, but keep praying for the family.

I am assuming our men are gathering for breakfast this morning at 8:00AM.  If so, it will be in the fellowship hall and everyone is invited.

Basketball today beginning at 8:00AM.

Bus ministry meeting today at 8:30AM.

Regular schedule tomorrow morning and evening.  Bro. Jerry will preach in the morning and there will be a special song service at 6:00PM.

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

“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

Sorry for no entries the past two mornings.  Also, for not getting February’s daily Bible readings posted.  Will post them either tonight or first thing tomorrow (internet cooperating)

Terry Lucky is scheduled to have heart surgery this morning.

Vera Bosarge’s brother, Dan, passed from this life yesterday.  Her other brother, Troy, is back in the hospital.  Pray for this family.

Ruby Gulley is doing better and “may” go home today.

Bro. Jerry says the memorial service went well last night.  Thanks to each one who helped in any way.

Keep praying for those battling cancer.  I did hear from Dave Sellers saying the Becky is staying the course.

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

“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 – Exodus 25-26; Matthew 20:17-34

I made a mistake!  (Let that sink in!). In yesterday’s entry I mentioned that Mary Cole Holmes gave birth to a baby.  She did.  I failed to mention that Gauge is the happy father (Danny & Liz Cole are happy grandparents too!).  So, I apologize for my mistake.  Cole Daniel Holmes entered this life last Thursday, January 26, 2017, and came in weighing six pounds & fifteen ounces.  He is nineteen and one half inches long.  He was born a little early (37 weeks) so his lungs need a little development.  Congratulations to Gauge & Mary on their newest addition.

Leslie Hacker’s great niece had a section of her leg amputated yesterday.  You may remember the she was involved in an ATV (or whatever it is called) accident Thanksgiving weekend.  The infection simply could not be cured.

Ruby Gulley remains in the hospital.  Bro. Jerry said she did not seem to be as well yesterday.

Lisa Thompson has been in the hospital too.  She has been receiving blood and may go home today.

Norm Pompa also remains in the hospital.  They are trying to get him into a rehab facility.

Jo Nell Barnes is in Arizona with her son.  Not sure if he remains in the hospital or not.

Tim Knighten is now in the “getting over the treatments” phase.

Have not heard from Becky Sellers so I am going with the “no news, good news” philosophy.

Assuming Terry Lucky is still on for his heart cath this week.

The memorial service for Hilda Gunter’s son-in-law is Thursday at 6:00PM from our church auditorium.  Again, if you want to help feed the family following that service, contact Carol Lucky.

Regular schedule tomorrow morning and evening.

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

“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 – Exodus 23-24; Matthew 20:1-16

Internet service has been a bit spotty this morning so let me try to make this quick.

Ruby Gulley remains in the hospital.

Norm Popma was involved in an automobile accident and has been in the hospital for a couple of weeks (I think).  This is Lois Kirscheman’s brother.

Mary Cole gave birth to Cole Daniel Holmes.  His lungs are “weak” so he is obviously in the hospital.

Terry Lucky will have a heart cath at some point this week.

Tim Knighten was able to attend Sunday School and the second morning worship service yesterday.  Amazing!

Lisa Thompson did not get a favorable report the last time she met with the doctors but she continues to fight on.

A memorial service for Hilda Gunter’s son-in-law, Grey Reynolds, will take place this Thursday night, 2/2, from our church auditorium beginning at 6:00PM.  We will feed the family following that service.  If you would like to help with this ministry, contact Carol Lucky.

I am told that our attendance was on the low side yesterday.  I would have loved to have heard that the numbers were up.  I was told that the services were good and for that I am grateful.

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

“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 – Exodus 16-18; Matthew 18:1-20

Ruby Gulley continues to make improvement although Bro. Jerry said she seemed tired yesterday.

Peggy tells me that Tim’s ability to swallow is probably at the toughest spot it has been thus far.  However, he is now over the treatments and that is a good thing.

Jo Nell leaves tomorrow heading to Arizona to be with her son.  Not sure how long she will be gone but do ask that you pray for her as she travels and for her son’s health issues.

Larry Whitehurst will have a MRI today as a follow up to his surgery of several years ago.

Vera Bosarge has two brothers who are in the hospital.  One is awaiting a transplant and the other is have serious complications from a recent surgery.

Bus ministry meeting in the morning at 8:30AM.

Basketball games tomorrow from 8:00AM until 2:00PM.

Gideon Day this Sunday morning in both services.   Jeff Holifield will lead our services.

All forty one team members arrived safe and sound to the mission house yesterday afternoon.  The medical clinic ministry and the house building ministry begin today.

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