Pastor's Blog

It is 10:30PM in Alabama as I write this entry.  I am doing so early because Lisa and I will leave Spartanburg around 1:00AM driving home.  It is around an eight hour drive and I have to get back in order to be with the Schjott family.  I figure that I am better off doing it now as opposed to trying to do so at 1:00AM when we are trying to get out the door.

I am told that the Hallelujah Festival was a huge success – to God be the glory!  The figures I have received range from 500 children to around 700 participants.  Either way, those are strong numbers.  Thanks to each person who helped in any way.  Thanks to the leadership team for providing excellent leadership.  I am excited to hear how God blessed the evening!

The funeral service for Joe Schjott will take place today at 3:00PM and will be preceded by a two hour visitation with the family.  Thanks to all who are helping with the food for the family.

The final night of the revival services in SC went very well.  The folks at Motlow Creek Baptist are so very kind to Lisa and me.  They remind me of the Friendship family.  Thank you for praying and for allowing us to be away these days.  It was good!

This coming Sunday is my favorite “regular” Sunday of the year as it is time change which means we “fall” back one hour thus allowing folks to get an extra hour of sleep if they so desire.  Do not forget to move your clocks back one hour.

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

The arrangements for Miss Opal Scull are as follows – visitation with the family from noon until the 2:00PM service time on Friday, November 2, at the Mobile Memorial Funeral Home.  The service will take place in the funeral home’s chapel.  Keep praying for the Scull family.

Pastor Robbie Howard was admitted to the hospital last night as he is battling pneumonia.  I appreciate Shelley letting me know about this so we could be praying.

Danny Rossi from Guatemala sent me an e-mail last night to let me know that Mike Perez has a parasite in his brain.  Surgery is required.  Mike serves as a pastor but also is over the music department at the seminary.  Pray for Pastor Mike.

Tonight is a big night for the Friendship family as we host the annual “Hallelujah Festival” from 6:00 – 8:00PM.  Thanks again to all who have helped already and to those who will help tonight.  Clean up is an area where much help will be needed.  Pray that this will be a great night of ministry.

Remember, there are no services, classes, Bible studies, et cetera today/tonight due to the Hallelujah Festival.  We resume a normal Wednesday schedule next week.

We had a good night in the service at “The Creek” last night.  I would ask that you pray for tonight’s service.  Lisa and I will leave early (most likely around 1:00AM) tonight heading home.  Pray for our safety as we drive home.

I saw where the Lakers lost to the Mavericks in their opening game last night.  I can only assume that the officials cost the Lakers the game as there is no way this team loses this season!  I will be contacting Commissioner Stern.

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