MAY 2
“So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.“ (Nehemiah 4:6) Those words kept coming to my mind last night as Carl Bradley, Rick Bradley, Troy Brock, Glen Cooper, Jerry Hovel, Dewayne Lavelle, Benny McGath, Ben Vickers, T.J. Vice, & Raymond Wilkinson continued the tile work in the fellowship hall. It was a long (6:00 – 10:30PM) and productive night as three of the rooms now have the tile in place and a start was made on the fourth room. Those guys had worked at their jobs all day and then gave their time, effort, and expertise in helping in this work. The Friendship family is really blessed to have folks who will do whatever it takes to help.
Our next work effort will be tomorrow night beginning at 6:00PM. That process will be a little slower as the grout process begins. However, we still need folks to help, especially those who (men or women) know how to grout tile.
This Saturday, 5/5, we will need a number of folks to be available to help Bro. Jerry put the building back in order. Willie Johnson’s crew is doing the open area of the floor and should be completely finished by then. If you (men or women) can help, please contact Bro. Jerry in order to know what time that work will take place.
My heart hurt yesterday morning as I stood in Burney Barnes’ hospital room for about thirty minutes and listened as he and Miss Jeanine talked about their son, Neal, and his battle against cancer. Burney has some major health issues himself but their concern was for Neal, age 51, as he is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation and is experiencing some great pain. They cried, they hurt, they wished they could take his place, et cetera. So, I ask you to join me in praying for them and their son in a special way. They have a strong trust in the Lord and greatly desire our prayers.
Please continue to pray for Dr. Kirk & Sue as they enter day two in the court room.
Since the early hour today, my thoughts have been on the memory of Miss Peggy Howard. Today is her birthday and I know Bro. Robbie, Cathy, & Lynne along with their families will have an emotional day remembering her. She was a special, special lady and is missed by so many folks. Please pray for this family today too. I miss and love Miss Peggy. She and Bro. Robbie have had such a positive impact in my life and ministry. Special folks indeed!
Ladies, please remember the baby shower for Tiffany Bowden Fox this Sunday, 5/6, from 2:00 – 3:30PM in the fellowship hall.
My prayer is that the members of the Friendship family will be in their rightful place today/tonight for the Bible studies, prayer services, et cetera. Please remember that the fellowship hall is closed!