Pastor's Blog

Wow, life can change without notice!  This morning I visited with Miss MaryJackson and she was doing great.  She was in a regular room and expecting to be discharged within a day or two.  I had not gotten back to Grand Bay good when I received word that she will receive a pacemaker this afternoon.  Not sure what brought all of that about but do ask you to join me in praying!

However, the bigger surprise came when the doctor came to talk to Cecil & Joey following Warren “Blow Joe” Guidry’s heart cath.  He has multiple blockages, was admitted to the hospital and will have open heart surgery in the morning.  His only symptoms have been shortness of breath over the past couple of months.  Wow!  So, pray for Blow Joe, Cecil & the family.

Unknown to Blow & Cecil and Sammy & Myrtle Bowden, their family had planned a surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary for them.  It was to take place tomorrow night in our fellowship hall.  However, that celebration has now been postponed until a later date.  Please pass the word to anyone who you think may have had plans to attend.  As you know, we only have thirteen readers of this blog so we need to get the word to everyone else.  )BTW, Sammy & Myrtle were married on November 19, 1966 and Warren & Cecil were married on December 10, 1966.)

I had planned to drive to Birmingham tomorrow morning  in order to pray with David McElwee before his open heart surgery.  I am flexible and will now be staying in Mobile for Blow Joe’s surgery.  Sandra, I plan to see David at some point this weekend.  Praying for you guys!

“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 22; John 13

Warren Guidry will have a heart cath this morning.  Pray that all goes well.

As far as I know, David McElwee is still scheduled to have open heart surgery in Birmingham early tomorrow morning.

Miss Mary Jackson continues to do well in her recovery from her heart surgery.

Tim Knighten was told by the doctor on Tuesday that he will need radiation and possibly a couple of chemotherapy treatments.  The biggest jolt was being told that he will be out of work for at least four months.  Tim is a worker and that did not set well with him.  He will have a PET scan in the near future and then get fitted for his radiation mask, et cetera.  Pray for Tim!

Carla Kyser was to see the doctor yesterday but that got postponed until this Monday, 11/14.  Did she contact me and let me know?  Therefore, I am not going to mention the “family fun day” set in her honor that takes place this Saturday, 11/12, at Bryant High School beginning at 8:00AM and lasting until noon.  It includes a color run, food, games, et cetera. However, I am not going to mention any of this because Carla stiffed me!

The celebration of life service for Calvin Crist will take place tomorrow at 11:00AM from the chapel at Radney’s Funeral Home on Dauphin Street in Mobile.  It will be preceded by two hours of visitation with the family.  Keep praying for the Crist family.

Kirk Lightfield did a nice job of sharing with us in our services yesterday.  I appreciate Kirk & Michelle and their ministry in Guatemala.  The “potluck with the pastor” went well too.  Lisa did a superb job of hosting that gathering.  She always does.  I am thankful.

I did not realize that Al Sharpton was one of the ones who said he would be moving to Canada if Donald Trump were to be elected president.  What a nice surprise!

Let me mention my friend, Nanette Brooks Fontenot (she insists I use her maiden name).  She is one of the ones who did not volunteer to help with the meal for the senior adults set for next Thursday, 11/17.  Just saying!  (She is going to be so mad at me for calling her out!)

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