Pastor's Blog

Max Peacock continues to need our prayer support.  Obviously, so does his wife, Marjorie.  Ours is not to ask why but to keep praying!

Steve Morris was moved out of ICU yesterday.  He is doing “ok” but is not up to having company.  I would say that it would be best to wait until at least after this weekend to visit Steve.  We will then see what his status is at that time.  In the meanwhile, keep praying for Steve & Virginia.

Cecil told us in the service yesterday morning that Myrtle is having some good days!  Praise the Lord!  Then Tiffany told me last night that Myrtle actually cooked supper the other night – how about that! Folks, Myrtle is a trooper!  Keep praying!

Word on the street is that Carol Lucky has plans to be in one of our morning services this Sunday.  Does that surprise me? Nope!  Carol loves the Lord, her family and her church family.  Keep praying for Carol & Terry!

If one of my maternal uncles was having a surgical procedure, I would know it in advance.  Just saying!  Pray for Howard Brinkman as he had a stent placed in a heart artery yesterday.

A good day in our services yesterday.  Our morning service attendance continues to be strong and our evening attendance is good!  We are about to move toward 50/50!  More details coming!

Not sure how well the food truck did last night but thank you to those who participated.

How about this weather?  The “cold” is gone for the time being but thank God for this time of refreshing!

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

The Captain Coconut food truck will be on our campus today from 5:00PM – 8:00PM.  Cash only.  You can contact Bro. Dylan Westbrook for more information.

Steve Morris remains in ICU.  They are waiting on an open room on the rehab floor.  It is my understanding that he will be in rehab for three to four weeks.  Keep praying for Steve and Virginia.

Max Peacock remains at home seemingly resting peacefully.  Max has not had anything to eat or drink for the past three or four days.  Continue to pray for Max & Marjorie!

John & Teresa Ladnier are friends with the Ledet family whose twenty-one year old son was tragically taken from this life in an automobile accident this past weekend.  That service will take place today.  Pray for the family.

Also, Richard Timmons passed from this life.  He is Little Brian Belknap’s grandfather who was very involved in raising Lil Brian. Pray for this family as that service also takes place today.

Keep praying for Myrtle Bowden.

Continue to pray for Miss Vinnie’s son, Buddy.

A friend, Manuel, is scheduled to have a six hour surgery today and we have been asked to pray.

On Monday, I asked you to pray for an unspoken request.  God honored those prayers.  Thank you to those who prayed.

How about this weather?  Awesome!  Two days of it are better than no days of it.  Thank you Jesus.

I have attended revival services the past two nights at different churches.  The services were different but each has been effective and God has used them to speak to my heart.

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.  Hope to see many of you in attendance.

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

Max Peacock seemed to be resting peacefully earlier this morning.  Keep praying!

Steve Morris is scheduled to be moved to a regular room later today if/when one becomes available.  He will most likely remain in the hospital for another week.  Keep praying!

Steve Morris remains in ICU.  The surgery was a success.  The doctor says Steve will be able to walk again.  They are managing his pain.  He is sleeping a lot of the time.  Long recovery in front of him.  Keep praying!

Max Peacock is seemingly very low physically.  Pray for Max and Marjorie.

Keep praying for Myrtle Bowden.  One day at a time for her.  Pray for her family.

Good day in our services yesterday.  God used Pastor Johnny to minister to us – some more than others.  Pastor Johnny is a walking miracle.  I am thankful that he and Miss Sharon gave up a Sunday to spend with us.

I have a very special unspoken prayer request this morning.  If possible, will you stop at 9:00AM Grand Bay time and ask God to move in a certain situation?  Thank you!

If you want to receive the internal email updates then you have to send me an email at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  I am not assuming anything and am only adding folks who email me their request even if I already have their information.  This includes church leaders and all others.

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

We will have only one morning worship service today – 10:30AM!  Please pass the word!

We will have Sunday School beginning at 9:15AM.  Our evening schedule will be normal.

Pastor Johnny Maxwell will be our guest messenger in both of today’s services.  Folks, you do not want to miss hearing from the Lord through Pastor Johnny.

Max Peacock is low physically.  Pray for Max & Marjorie.

Steve Morris is recovering from his major surgery.  Keep praying for Steve and Virginia.

Myrtle Bowden continues to battle her malignancy.  Keep praying!

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

At 10:00AM the nurse from the surgical unit called Virginia to let her know that Steve’s surgery is over and that it went well.  He will be taken back to the ICU.

Folks, the doctor said the surgery would be three to four hours in duration.  However, they started at 7:34AM and the call came at 10:00AM.  Praise the Lord!  Steve & Virginia are very thankful for all of the prayers.

Also, Bro. Johnny’s procedure is done and he is headed home.  Again, praise the Lord!

After facing some technical difficulties, finally able to get online and send a quick entry from the hospital waiting area.  Steve Morris has been taken back to get prepped for his surgery which is being described as “major!”  Pray for all to go well and that time will pass quickly for Virginia.

Saw Bro. Johnny & Miss Judy Tucker earlier this morning as he will be having his defibrillator changed today.  Pray for this to also go well.

Per Bro. Jerry, Max Peacock is not doing well. Pray for Max and Marjorie.

Bro. Jerry says the fish fry was a huge success.  Thank you to each person who helped in any way.  Thank you to each person who attended.

Only one morning worship on our campus this Sunday, 10/16, and that will begin at 10:30AM.  Our Sunday School will begin at 9:15AM.  Regular schedule in the evening with our worship service beginning at 6:00PM.  Pastor Johnny Maxwell will be our guest messenger in both the morning and evening service.  Folks, do not miss these services!

Thank you to those who have sent your email address in order to be included on the internal updates.  Want to be included?  Send me your name and email address to pastor@friendshipfamily.net.

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

Steve Morris is scheduled to have a major surgery beginning at 7:00AM tomorrow, 10/14.  Steve looked and sounded good yesterday afternoon.  Pray fervently for Steve, the operating team and Steve’s family.

The surgical procedures for Karen McGriff and Keith Barrett yesterday morning were successful.  Thank you for praying!

Myrtle Bowden had a good day yesterday largely in part to the blood she received on Tuesday.  Keep praying!

No change in Miss Vinnie’s son’s situation.  Just keep praying!  Buddy’s faith in the Lord is strong.

Senior adult fish fry today from 11:00AM until 2:00PM on our campus.  All senior adults from the Friendship family are invited to attend.

One morning service on our campus this Sunday, 10/16, and that will begin at 10:30AM.  Sunday School at 9:15AM and then a normal schedule in the evening with worship at 6:00PM.  Pastor Johnny Maxwell will be our guest messenger in both services.

Want to receive the internal updates via email?  Send me your email address.  pastor@friendshipfamily.net

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

Karen McGriff will be having a procedure done on her shoulder this morning.  It is not a “cutting” procedure but rather putting her to sleep and working her shoulder to unfreeze it.  This freezing is caused by scar tissue from her previous surgery.  Pray that all goes well.

Keith Barrett will have having surgery on his right hand this morning.  Pray for it to be successful.

Myrtle Bowden did receive blood yesterday.  I think Sammy told me she was receiving two units of blood.  Pray that his will be a “pick me up” for Myrtle.

Steve Morris looked and sounded much better yesterday morning.  He has a long road ahead of him with a major surgery looming  within the next few days.  Steve is one of the nicest guys I have ever known.  Keep praying for Steve & Virginia.

I should hear from Miss Vinnie this morning regarding Buddy’s situation.  Keep praying!

Senior adult fish fry on our campus tomorrow, 10/13, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM.  (I am going to speculate that once those folks eat they will head to the house for a nap which means I think it will be over long before 2:00PM – LOL!)  All senior adults are invited to attend.

Still a need for folks to host a station at the Trail of Truth and Treats on Sunday, October 30, from 4:00PM until 6:30PM.  Contact Bro. Abel or Lindsey Vice to volunteer or for more information.

Major change for this Sunday, October 16.  We will only have one morning worship service and that will begin at 10:30AM.  Our day will begin with Sunday School at 9:15AM.  Our evening schedule will be normal with our worship service beginning at 6:00PM.  This is for this Sunday only.  Please pass the word!

We have had twenty something folks from within the Friendship family send me their email address in order to receive the internal updates going forward.  Our two major means of communication will the weekly (most weeks) letter and this new email.  So, if you want to be kept up to date, get prayer requests, et cetera then please send your email address to me at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  There is not a “deadline” on this as folks can be added whenever.  However, you will not be added unless you request to be through an email to me.  That does not matter who you are, what position you hold, et cetera.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.  Our morning service is going to be a “sweet” time in the Word and in fellowship.

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

A good bit to unpack this morning and even more for which to pray so let’ jump right in.  Karen McGriff contacted me late yesterday to share that she has a “frozen shoulder” and will be having surgery tomorrow.  Pray that all will go well as this will be her second surgery in the last couple of months.

Steve Morris was placed in an intensive care unit yesterday afternoon.  The doctor wanted to do emergency surgery but the decision was made to wait five days because Steve has to be off of his blood thinner for the five days due to the type of surgery.  So, I am not sure when the surgery will take place but Steve will be kept in the hospital until he has recovered from the surgery.  Pray, pray, pray!

I was wrong (again, let that sink in) about Myrtle’s blood transfusion.  She did not receive one yesterday but will do so this morning.  Pray for Myrtle!

Continue to pray for Miss Vinnie’s son, Buddy.  Pray for the insurance company to pay for his needed treatment or for the doctor to find another suitable option.

Pray for Tim Knighten as he is now under a month before his surgery.

VERY IMPORTANT – after much thought and prayer yesterday, I have made the decision to only have one morning service this Sunday, 10/16.  I will not go into the details but suffice it to say that I feel this is best for Pastor Johnny Maxwell.  I need you to help pass the word to our non-blog readers.  So, our schedule for this week only will be Sunday School at 9:15AM, worship at 10:30AM and then a normal schedule Sunday evening with worship beginning at 6:00PM.  Please know this decision was not easily or hastily made!

The initial response to folks within the Friendship family providing me with their email addresses for future internal updates as good.  We have a long way to go but the start was good.  It will be used this week as we move toward Sunday.  Send your name and email address to pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  Do it now while you are thinking about it, please.

The following comes from Bro. Abel regarding the Trail of Truth and Treats – “We would like to have at least 4 more cars               (participants). We also need candy , candy, candy or donations.  Friendship Family can contact me at 979-299-9125.” 

Senior adults, please remember the fish fry this Thursday, 10/13, beginning at 11:00AM.

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