THURSDAY, 4/3/08
I was watching the beehive of activity in the parking lot last night following our 7:00PM service and classes. There are a lot of folks involved in our Wednesday Bible studies/services/choirs/et cetera. Of course, there are a lot more who could/should be involved and hopefully they will join us beginning next Wednesday.
I am grateful to the ladies who helped with the food preparation for the student Bible studies and to the one who helped with the college/young professionals too. May the Lord richly bless your efforts.
Word came yesterday that Miss Exie Woods will be brought home within the next few days. The family is looking for someone who can sit with her each weekday and will be making this a paid position. Contact the church office if you are interested in helping this family with this need.
David Boutwell will have a surgical procedure done today. He remains in an ICU in a local hospital. Pray for David and for the Boutwell family as they go through this time.
Mr. George Hill, Rachel Jackson’s father, had surgery on Tuesday and continues to be hospitalized. Pray for him as he goes through this recovery.
Bobby Broome & Ann Clark had a nephew, Mickey Stevenson, to pass away very unexpectedly. Mickey was 52 years old and had outpatient surgery on his shoulder Monday and passed away on the way home. That funeral will take place today in Waynesboro, MS so pray for that family.
Pastor Tim Keenum (Sardis Springs Baptist in Athens, AL) and I attended all twelve years of elementary/high school together. His father, Jimmy, passed away Tuesday night after a battle with cancer. They had his visitation in Decatur last night and will have his service today. I am leaving this morning to attend that service. Please pray for me as I travel and for the Keenum family – Miss Betty, Tim, & Greg along with their families.
I will drive on to Memphis, TN late this afternoon and spend the night with Michael & Deidra. Deidra and I will drive to Grand Bay tomorrow afternoon when she finishes her classes. She is on Spring Break next week and has another job interview for a teaching position in Jackson County, MS.
Bret, if you are free I will treat you, Ryan, Pastor Danny, whoever to lunch tomorrow. Let me know!
I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.