If you were present for the service last night then you know that my voice is basically gone. It is worse today. Based on past experience, I will not be up to conducting a meeting tomorrow. Therefore, the meeting with potential student ministry workers set for tomorrow night, 11/8, is being rescheduled to Monday, 11/14. Please pass the word! Thank you!
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)
Today’s Bible reading – Matthew 24
Tuesday, November 8 – Matthew 25
Wednesday, November 9 – Matthew 26; Mark 14
Thursday, November 10 – Luke 22; John 13
Friday, November 11 – John 14-17
Saturday, November 12 – Matthew 27; Mark 15
Sunday, November 13 – Luke 23; John 18-19
Judy Hall is scheduled for surgery this morning. They plan to remove her gall bladder. It will be an outpatient procedure and she should come home later today.
Miss Mary Jackson is scheduled for a heart cath this morning followed by open heart surgery which will involve valve(s) repair/replacement and by pass(es). Could be a long day for Miss Mary and her family.
Peggy & Judy Benefield had an Aunt pass away in the Meridian, MS area and the service was yesterday. Pray for the family.
Also, Peggy’s friend, Darlene Taylor, passed from this life and there will be a memorial service this Saturday, 11/12.
Tim Knighten will see the doctor tomorrow. I was thinking that he would have a PET scan tomorrow but that may not be the case. He may see the doctor and then have the scan scheduled for a later date. Regardless, pray for Tim.
David McElwee is still scheduled to have open heart surgery in Birmingham on Friday.
What a great day in our services yesterday! Is God good or what! He is definitely good! A family talked to me following our 10:30AM service about joining the Friendship family in the very near future. I believe they are very good folks. They just recently moved into Grand Bay.
How about the evening service? God really used Dale & Karla Bosarge (when he is Bryan Drake is she Karla Drake or does she remain Karla Bosarge?) as they did a tremendous job! Dale clearly presented the Gospel and we had at least one more person give his life to Jesus. Amen!
John Milton Ladnier, Jimmy Tagert & Jim Chinners did a great job cooking the meat. (Others helped but I am not sure who that involved) Hilda Gunter did a great job of coordinating everything. Tons of folks helped set up and clean up. You brought some great sides and desserts. The fellowship was great! The attendance was strong. Thank you, thank you, thank you! To God be the glory!
GROW visitation tonight beginning at 6:00PM in the church office.
Prayer time tonight from 5:00 – 7:00PM in the auditorium. Please use the West door to enter/exit. We should have a really strong number tonight as we pray regarding tomorrow’s election.
We need some help from folks who are not senior adults. The annual community senior adult Thanksgiving dinner takes place on Thursday, 11/17. We need thirteen turkeys, twelve sweet potato casseroles, thirteen fruit salads and nineteen cakes. If you are under the age of a senior adult and will help, will you contact me via e-mail or call the church office by this Thursday, 11/10? Let’s do this for our senior adults!
The family fun day for Carla Kyser takes place this Saturday, 11/12, from 8:00AM until noon at Bryant High School. Everyone invited.
Ok, this entry has been too long but I have to tell you this. Nanette Brooks Fontenot has pulled out all stops! She knows my wife is out of town. Yesterday afternoon she had her mother, Marie Brooks, call me on her behalf! Are you serious! Do not believe me? Ask Marie if she called my house phone yesterday. Folks, this is just weird. Had I known this then I would not have dated Nanette back in the day! Is it time for a restraining order?
I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)
Today’s Bible reading – Matthew 23; Luke 20-21
Men’s breakfast this morning beginning at 8:00AM in the fellowship hall. All men are invited to attend.
Bus workers meet at 8:30AM and then go visiting. Pray for them.
The wedding ceremony of Brad Morgan and Brandi Wescovich will take place this afternoon at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 beginning at 3:00PM.
After I posted the update on Miss Mary Jackson yesterday afternoon, the doctor came in and made a slight change in plans. They now plan on doing the heart cath on Monday morning and then going into open heart surgery around 11:00AM.
Tim Knighten’s PET scan should take place on Tuesday.
Keep praying for those battling cancer – Becky Sellers has had some tough days, Carla Kyser continues to have some difficulties breathing when she exerts herself, Lisa Thompson is in pain, and Courtney Hubbard continues to have blood pressure issues. This list is not exhaustive but it does give updates on those I have heard from in recent days.
David McElwee’s surgery is scheduled for Friday morning in Birmingham.
I assume Nadine’s mother should get the results of her scan early this next week. I do know that my dad is scheduled to get his scan results Monday morning.
Regular schedule tomorrow morning. Asking our senior adults to fill the choir loft for the 10:30AM service. We will have two special messages in song during that service. One by Adrianna Arriola and the other will be someone who has never sang for the Friendship family.
Our evening worship service will take place in the CAB and will feature a fellowship meal. The church is furnishing the meats (pulled pork, brisket, tube steaks and burgers) and drinks. You are asked to bring potato salad, baked beans and cole slaw. Please bring enough for your family plus two. Who knows? Maybe we will see more folks saved in this service. If so, we may just move all of our evening services to the CAB!
Tomorrow is the deadline to “adopt” a child from the angel tree. Glenda Chinners is the point person for this ministry opportunity.
The run to benefit Carla Kyser takes place next Saturday, 11/12, at Bryant High School.
My computer is dying! I have had problems for the past several days. It comes and goes. It has served me well but the time has come for a new one which I hope to purchase at some point this week. So, if there is no blog entry early next week know that I am in the process of burying one computer and waiting on a new one.
Lisa, her mom, Deidra, Daphne and Lisa’s sister, Kim, had all headed to the mountains for a few days. I love the mountains but why would anyone choose to go to Tennessee? At any rate, Lisa left me to take care of Dana & Gina and I simply said, “girls, fend for yourselves!” I will make the bed up on Tuesday, pour a little Fabuloso in the sink and let it stand and Lisa will never know the difference because it will “smell” clean!
I pray that you will have a great Saturday with Jesus.
Mary Jackson was admitted to the hospital today. They will do a heart cath on Monday and it “appears” they will do open heart surgery on Tuesday. Pray for Miss Mary as she is somewhat concerned. Pray for her family too.
Somehow, some way I wrote about David McElwee’s situation this morning but then must have mistakenly erased it. David will be having open heart surgery next Friday morning, 11/11. Pray for David, Sandra and the family. They are very grateful to those who have contacted them already assuring them of their prayer support.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)
Today’s Bible reading – Matthew 22; Mark 12
Miss Mary Jackson will have a heart cath at some point this morning. Pray that all goes well. I am praying that surgery can be avoided.
Nadine Holifield’s mother will have a PET scan today. Ditto for my dad.
Tom Thornton seems to be doing very well following his hip replacement surgery. He is thinking that he will come tomorrow.
Men’s breakfast in the morning beginning at 8:00AM. Fellowship hall. All men invited.
Bus workers’ meet in the morning beginning at 8:30AM. They meet in the old auditorium. Pray for this ministry.
Regular schedule on Sunday morning. I am asking our senior adults to fill the choir loft for our 10:30AM service.
Church wide fellowship meal on Sunday evening from 5:00 – 7:00PM. This will also be our evening worship time with a special speaker. The church is furnishing the meat and drinks. You bring the sides and the desserts. Come join us for this special time of fellowship and worship.
I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)
Today’s Bible reading – Mark 11; John 12
This entry is way late and for that I apologize. Some computer problems but the greater issue has been connection issues. I have asked Pastor Jack Bailey to speak to Al about this matter.
Tom Thornton did well through his surgery.
Sandra McElwee sent me a message last night to say that David will be having either a stent placed or by pass surgery. He had a stress test yesterday. Pray for David.
Tommy Johnson’s mother will have a PET scan today.
The memorial service for Margaret Sevilla, Nancy West’s mother, takes place this afternoon at 5:00PM from O’Bryant/O’Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula. The visitation with the family takes place from 4:00 – 5:00PM. Thanks to everyone who helped with the meal last night.
It is my understanding that Miss Mary Jackson will have a heart cath tomorrow. Do not know any other details at this time.
Nadine Holifield’s mother will have a PET scan tomorrow.
My dad is also scheduled to have a PET scan tomorrow.
One hundred and sixteen years later, Cubs win! Did not watch much of it and certainly did not stay watch after the rain delay. Too much reading and such to do at that point. (Had it been Alabama football – different story! LOL!) Congratulations to Pastor Wes Bates and all of my Michigan fans who suddenly have become Cubs fans.
I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.
Bernard & Pattie Suthoff are traveling to Mississippi today to welcome another grandchild into the family. Pray for a safe delivery and for safe travels.
Failed to mention in my earlier entry that there were four salvation decisions at McKemie Place last night. Randall & Rita are doing a nice job of coordinating that ministry. I believe that Dana Taylor was the speaker last night. We give God the glory for His blessings!
Men’s breakfast in the fellowship hall this Saturday, 11/5, from 8:00 – 9:00AM. All men invited to attend.
Margaret Ann Lilienthal Sevilla, age 73, of Gautier passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Riverchase Nursing Center in Gautier. She was born Oct. 5, 1943 in New York to the late Norman and Sydella Lilienthal. Ms. Margaret was a former employee at Sears in Gautier for over 20 years and retired in 2009. She enjoyed dancing with her Riverchase family.She is preceded in death by her parents.
Margaret is survived by her two daughters and three sons, Anthony Sevilla (Brenda), Nancy West (Neal), Alfred Sevilla (Diane), Beverly Brooks, and Timothy Sevilla; 15 grandchildren, Gary Casey (Josie), Greg Casey (Mandy), Anthony Sevilla, Anitra Sevilla, Michael West, Bradley West, Jaida West, Shawn Wortman, Tiffany Rankin (Chuck), Ashley Sevilla, David Williamson, Matt Williamson, Aaron Phillips (Jane), Ryan Wellborn (Mirza) and Sarah Wellborn; 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, 4:00-5:00pm at O’Bryant-O’Keefe in Pascagoula. Funeral Service will follow at 5:00pm with Rev. Jerry Hovel officiating.
Memorial may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association. You may share a memory or send your condolences to her family at www.obryantokeefe.com
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)
Today’s Bible reading – Luke 18:15-19:48
Sarah Thornton’s husband, Tom, is having surgery today. Bro. Jerry is covering this one as I have the morning service. It is another hip replacement. Pray that all goes well.
As far as I know, no other significant changes in those for whom we have been praying. Just keep praying especially for those battling cancer.
In July of 2011, two brothers, Aaron & Aric Geurink, from Michigan were a part of our GRACE Ministries mission team. Good guys and really good workers. Yesterday morning their father was involved in a heavy equipment accident on their farm and it proved to be fatal. He was fifty five years old. Pray for the Geurink family.
The visitation with Nancy West and family takes place tomorrow afternoon followed by the memorial service for her mother, Mrs. Sevilla. Everything is at O’Bryant/O’Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula, MS. Pray for the family.
Regular schedule this morning and evening. The fare for the 7:30PM Bible study is meatball subs, chips, cookies and ice cream.
That “little girl” scream you heard last night was Pastor Wes Bates as the Cubs won game six. That groan you heard was Pastor Jack Bailey as the Cubs won game six. I did not watch the game. May watch some of tonight’s game if it is close. Otherwise, I do not have a dog in that fight and will not watch.
Rusty Suthoff has begun sending me messages about this Saturday’s game between Bama and his beloved LSWho Tigers. Detailing his victory plans. Really?
In our “believe it or not” category, Sam Schjott called me yesterday. I thought Sam had died or something! However, I knew when he needed to borrow money again that the would call and he did! Is there not someone in Monroeville who can loan him one hundred dollars?
I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)
Today’s Bible reading – Matthew 20-21
Wednesday, November 2 – Luke 18:15-19:48
Thursday, November 3 – Mark 11; John 12
Friday, November 4 – Matthew 22; Mark 12
Saturday, November 5 – Matthew 23; Luke 20-21
Sunday, November 6 – Mark 13
Our prayer time took a huge hit last night because many folks were involved in family activities. This did not take me by surprise and I am very thankful for those who were able to come pray. Also thankful for those who were able to spend time with their family.
Tim Knighten was one or our prayer partners last night. I ask you to join me in praying for Tim as he readies himself for the PET scan, treatment, et cetera.
Tom Thornton is scheduled for surgery in the morning.
Visited Charles Suthoff yesterday and he seemed to be doing good physically. He was not as “sharp” with his answers as he was last week but he was good. (Come to think of it, Bernard’s answers are not always “sharp!” LOL!)
Remember, the deadline to “adopt” a child from the angel tree has been extended to this Sunday, 11/6. Contact Glenda Chinners for more information.
Our annual Thanksgiving meal for the senior adults of our community will take place on Thursday, 11/17, from 10:00AM until noon. It would be helpful if our senior adults would sign up in advance (not an absolute requirement but helpful). This meal is for any senior adult in this area.
It is possible that I will be driving to Louisiana at some point today in a matter related to GRACE Ministries. I am being “flexible” on this one.
Can the Indians close it out tonight? Or will the Cubs force a game seven? We shall see!
I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.
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