FRIDAY, 7/10/09
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)
This Sunday, 7/12, is going to be a busy and important day in the life of the Friendship family. First, we will host Shaun & Valerie Alexander in our 10:30AM service. I am hearing that we are going to have a nice crowd for that service. I encourage folks to attend!
Second, our Finance Committee has completed their work on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Copies will be available following the morning services and a discussion meeting will take place at 4:00PM. This will be the time to amend or change the proposed budget. A vote will then be taken on the proposed budget during the evening service with no further discussion.
Third, our Nominating Committee will present their initial report on Sunday evening for the church’s affirmation.
Fourth, six men have been nominated to serve as a deacon for the next three years and the Friendship family will elect three of those men this Sunday evening. Pray and come vote as the Lord leads. These six men understand that being elected means fulfilling the obligation to the Lord and the church family to serve for three years.
One of our Fab Five has taken sick. Please pray for Pam Baker as she spent yesterday in the bed. I don’t think she is near unto death but she does need our prayers. JoNell Barnes did well through her surgery yesterday but keep praying for her.
Bro. Johnny’s team arrived at the mission house yesterday afternoon safe and sound. I assume the West Mobile folks arrived home safely as well. Pray for the IMA team as they minister this week.
This Sunday, 7/12, marks 29 years of marriage for Lisa & me. I am a blessed man!
Jack Bailey, Jack Ciak, Michael Mason, et cetera are all the same – they never update their respective blogs/journals. I really don’t understand why they are charging Jack Bailey for his blogs because they aren’t worth a plug nickel! (Does anyone out there even know what a plug nickel is?) Rumor has it that Jack Bailey is seriously considering moving to Ohio!
I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus!