MONDAY, 7/14/08
I had a wonderful time in Guatemala but it is also good to be home. I enjoyed being in the pulpit yesterday morning. Of course that joy was simply intensified when Kayla Brown, Kristi Bradley, and Rick Bradley made public professions of faith in the 10:30AM service. I also rejoiced as Rob & Reb Nevin came “home” after a brief stay in north Alabama. Praise God for the increase!
Patrick Bruce shared with us last night about the AWANA program which we hope to begin in the new church year. I appreciate him coming to share with us.
I am very appreciative to Bro. Jerry, Bro. Kerry, Bro. Benny, Bro. Chris, and all others who helped fill the gap during my absence. I am especially grateful to all who helped minister to the Leasure family.
Our next GRACE team, under the leadership of Bro. Jerry Hovel, departs for Guatemala this Saturday, 7/19. This team will fly from Gulfport, New Orleans, and Ft. Worth. Pray for them as they make all of the necessary last minute preparations for the trip.
Bro. Johnny Tucker and IMA presently have a team of 54 folks in Guatemala. They are staying in the Camp House and at Amor del Nino. Pray for their trip.
Our final GRACE team for the summer will leave on Saturday, 7/26. There is a need for good children’s clothes to send with this team. If you can help, please bring them to the church office by Tuesday, 7/22.
We don’t presently have anyone from the Friendship family in the hospital – praise the Lord! I don’t have an update on Carla Felps but do ask that you pray for her. I would also ask that you continue to pray for David Boutwell, Greg’s brother, as he is to be moved to another hospital for therapy. Josh Caldwell, student minister at Motlow Creek in South Carolina, continues to receive chemotherapy treatments in his battle against cancer. Pray for him.
It seemed that we had a “ton” of regular folks out yesterday even though we had a good attendance. I am asking each member of the Friendship family to be present this coming Sunday evening, 7/20, at 6:00PM as Clint Landry will be our guest preacher. It is important to me that we have a good attendance for that service!
I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus!