Pastor's Blog

Greetings from Atlanta, GA – more on that later.

I visited with Jayne English’s mother yesterday.  There had been no significant change.  The family is grateful for the prayers.

Phil Sims did well through his surgery and came home.  The wait getting into surgery was much longer than the actual surgery.

Liz Whalen’s uncle, Steve Johnson, (Dirk’s dad) is going to have open heart surgery either today or tomorrow.  Liz’s mom, Joyce Bosarge, is having a scan on one of her hips because of some pain.

Nate & Maggie Blaylock are the proud parents of Jax.  He was born yesterday afternoon and checked in at 8 pounds even and is 21 inches long.  Congratulations to Nate & Maggie!

We have wanted our daughter, Hien, to join us on a GRACE mission trip for several years but she didn’t have a passport.  Thanks to a fine lawyer by the name of T. Garrett Wright the passport from Vietnam is now in her possession.  However, she has to have a visa in order to travel to Guatemala.  Rita Padilla has taken care of getting that step lined up for us.  In order to get a visa, Hien has to appear in person at a Guatemala Consulate office thus the trip to Atlanta.  She & I left around 4:00PM yesterday arriving in Atlanta at 11:00PM.  We plan on being at the consulate’s office at 9:00AM and ask that you pray they will grant her a visa.  (If not, we may ask for a check card!)

The Celtics choked!  We need for the Magic to push them a bit. Can the Magic win 3 more?  Probably not but right now I will take one more.

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.

God used Mark Harris to minister to our people in a special way last night.  I could give you a number of evidences but the easiest one is the comments and then the e-mails.  Plus, I was there and witnessed it for myself.  Lisa & I had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours with Mark & his family along with his brother, Mike, and we walked away blessed and impressed.  To God be the glory!  Again, thanks to Bro. Chris for helping set everything in motion.  (Did I mention that Mark is a huge Bama fan and he was at the NC game in January?)

Phil Sims is having surgery on his hands this morning.  I spoke to Kendall Wayne English via the phone yesterday and there has been no significant change in Jayne’s situation.  Barbara Kelley’s mother, Dottie Fore, remains hospitalized but could come home today.  Andy Hamil’s friend, Pastor Eddie Dietz, is recovery quickly from his heart surgery.  Austin Felps was in the service last night with his head freshly shaved and leaves today for boot camp.  Lois was in both services yesterday.  Bill Abendroth, Carla Kyser, Joyce Bosarge & Susan Quinn all continue to battle their cancer.

Thanks to Bro. Benny McGath for preaching during the Spanish service yesterday.  Lisa & I were at Faith Academy with Hien for the baccalaureate service.

Mark & Tina Mast are grandparents!  Congratulations!  Their daughter-in-law, Precious, gave birth to Zoe Faith Mast early Saturday morning.  Mother, daughter, & dad (Jonathan) are doing great!  Zoe checked in at 7 pounds 14 ounces and is 23 inches long.  Jonathan & Precious celebrated their first wedding anniversary yesterday.

Speaking of Faith, what a joy to have Faith Hovel in our second morning service yesterday.  She looked beautiful!

The Celtics are on fire and the Lakers took it on the chin last night – not good!

I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus.