THURSDAY, 12/9/10
What a blessing last night’s service was as God used Bro. Rex Looney & Bro. Johnny Tucker to minister to our hearts. Again, we did not have any public decisions but there were a number of folks at the altar. We had our largest attendance of the four nights. As I said last night at the close of the service, the last two times I have heard Bro. Johnny preach (October pastors’ conference in Guatemala and last night) have been two of the best messages I have ever heard him preach and I have heard him preach some good ones in days gone by.
I want to say “thank you” to each person who prayed, to each person who attended the services, to those who stayed in the nursery, to those who brought guests, to those who sang in the choir and to those who did anything to help with the services – you were a blessing! To those who did not get to join us – you were missed!
I think Miss Jackie Goff is having surgery today but I have not had that confirmed. Betty Creech’s father, Mr. Walley, remains basically unchanged. Deanna Crawley, daughter of Michael & Alisia Crawley, is in the hospital having been diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Miss Kathleen Henderson was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon. Bubba Benefield’s sister, Francis Kiper, remains in a local hospital. Miss Martez Richerson’s sister, Mrs. Metts, is in a CCU and will have surgery tomorrow. Sue Blodgett was in last night’s service and her husband, Roy, is scheduled to have surgery next Wednesday, 12/15. Pray for these folks!
Friendship family members, the Christmas fellowship for the residents of the Grand Bay Convalescent Home takes place next Wednesday, 12/15, at 6:00PM. Remember, all gifts for the residents need to be at the church by this Sunday, 12/12. As a matter of fact, I think we need 6 or 7 more gifts for folks who were inadvertently left off the original list. Interested in helping? Call the church office today!
A few things to remember as we go through this season – children’s choir musical this Sunday, 12/12, at 6:00PM; adult choir musical on Sunday, 12/19, at 6:00PM; Christmas Eve service from 5:00 – 6:00PM; only one service (10:30AM) on Sunday, 12/26; no services/activities on Wednesday, 12/29; regular schedule on 1/2/11 with Mark Harris ministering in song at 6:00PM. The church office will be closed on Monday, 12/27, (Christmas) and Thursday, 12/30 (New Year) and will open at 8:00AM on 1/3.
Think Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We have received $23,000 so we need $17,000 over the next three Sundays. Perhaps Jack Ciak & Garrett Wright will feel led to make up this difference? A special offering will be received in the services this Sunday, 12/12.
I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.