Pastor's Blog

I am told that the Bible really comes alive even more so after a person has actually visited the Holy Land.  Well, I haven’t visited the Holy Land but today afforded us the opportunity to visit the actual church where Lottie Moon taught and served.  Wow, what an experience to know that Lottie Moon actually taught in that very building.  We met the pastor who is only 85 years young and toured the original church building plus the new auditorium that has a seating capacity of 1,400. 

I am having to do this blog very quickly as we just returned and are about to grab a bite to eat before attending a service at a local Chinese church.  I am looking forward to that experience even though everything will be in the Chinese language. 

Carolyn Barkley has had a difficult time following her knew surgery.  As I understand it, she and the medications are not getting along too well.  Jimmy Moates, Mariam’s husband, was admitted to the hospital.  Carla Kyser was doing a little better.  Vinnie Brewer’s brother-in-law, Earl Ray Sharkey, passed away and his service will be today in Amite, LA.  Sue Carpenter is doing well.  It is my understanding that the Freeman family has not made any arrangements but that could have changed by now.  Kevin Wadkins is still recovering from his surgery.  Pray for these folks. 

We now have 69 scholarships for the pastors conference in October.  Our goals remain to have at least 75 by this Sunday, 4/20, and the 100 needed by 4/27.  Thank you to those who have given thus far and to those who will give in the coming days. 

Lord willing, I will post an entry tomorrow and Sunday.  We have had a great day and thank the Lord for His watchcare as we traveled for about six hours or so.  By the way, I had KFC for lunch so this Chinese food remains not too bad. 

I hope you will have a great Friday with Jesus!