Pastor's Blog

Evangelist Ken Freeman was in The Foundation worship service last night and they saw a large number of decisions.  I will not give an exact number as Bro. Chris has not had the opportunity to check the commitment cards.  However, we praise God for each soul saved.  The tornadoes in Texas almost prevented Ken from getting here but the Lord made a way.

My wife did an outstanding job of preparing a meal as we hosted Ken after the service.  I married way out of my league!

The observance of the Lord’s Supper in the 10:00AM and 7:00PM service was special.  “All the way to Calvary He went for me, to die and set me free!”  Amazing!

Tommy Johnson’s maternal uncle passed away on Tuesday.  There will be a visitation tonight from 5:00 – 8:00PM at Serenity Funeral Home with a 2:00PM service tomorrow.  Pray for Tommy’s mother and the family.

Nanette Fontenot e-mailed me yesterday (which is not unusual) to tell me that Korie’s eye socket will most likely not need to be surgically repaired.  However, the doctor is not pleased with her nose and will check her again next week with surgery being a possibility.  Korie does not want to have surgery so pray that her nose/sinus will be much improved when she sees the doctor.

I have gotten several e-mails from folks assuring me of their prayer support as I prepare for Sunday’s services.  I am moved by your sincerity and blessed by your prayers.  I have kept the details to myself but it seems the forces of hell have hit me from all sides this week.  (I imagine other preachers have been hit harder)  I believe in prayer and I need all I can get.  Thank you!

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

I know that a few of you have shown some interest in traveling to Guatemala to help clean/prepare the mission house for fourteen consecutive weeks of use this summer.  Airfares were low, then high, then low, and then high again.  As it stands at this moment, the fares are lower than they have been yet.

This would be leaving Mobile on Tuesday, May 3, and returning on Saturday, May 5, 2012.  The fare presently showing on American Airlines is $541 (folks, in today’s economy that is a really good fare).  Leave Mobile at noon on 5/1, connect in Dallas, and arrive into Guatemala City at 7:00PM.  Leave Guatemala City at 8:35AM on 5/5, connect in Dallas, and arrive in Mobile at 5:30PM.  IMO, great fare and great flight schedule.

As we have seen, the fares can change at any moment.  So, if you are interested you need to contact me and be ready to commit on the spot.

Edwin Williams did a really nice job of preaching his Aunt Margaret’s funeral service.  It was a graveside service so he was limited on time but he clearly presented the Gospel and kindly remembered Miss Margaret which had to be a comfort to the family.

Keith Dikes mother was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon.  The surgery was successful as it brought her immediate relief.

Merwyn Gunter is having problems with swelling.  He went to the ER this past Saturday but they did nothing for him.  He will see his doctor soon for a consultation.

We are on a regular schedule today with the morning service and then the evening activities.  The 8:00PM Bible study folks are asked to attend the 7:00PM service in the CAB with Evangelist Ken Freeman.

That afternoon of studying for me did not happen yesterday.  We will see what today holds.  I appreciate those who let me know they are praying for me and the services this Sunday.

It is a little after 3:30AM as I write this and I have been watching the lightning and listening to the rain fall for the past almost hour.  I thank God for the rain.  I may lose some of my garden because of it but God knows the absolute best.  He is in control and I fully trust Him!

I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus!