Pastor's Blog

Carla Darlene Felps Kyser departed this life for her heavenly today around 11:30AM.  She was surrounded by her parents, Donnie & Marisa, and her brother, Shawn, at the time of her passing.  Arrangements pending.  The 30-39 year old Sunday School class will be in charge of the meal for the family following the service whenever it takes place.

Folks, this one is tough for me write.  Carla was a special young lady in my family’s life.  I am going to miss the iMessages, the back and forth, et cetera.  What a tough young lady who faced and fought her malignancy with strength and grace!  An inspiration!

Pray for Donnie, Marisa, Larsyn, Shawn and the entire family.

Just received word from Pastor Doug Chappelle that his mother-in-law, Miss Mary Lee Owens, passed from this life early Wednesday morning.  There will be a graveside service in Greenville, AL this morning at 11:00AM.  Pray for Miss Mary’s children, Vicky & Kevin and their families.

Just received word from Joey Switzer that his maternal grandmother, Miss Kathleen Henderson, passed from this life and entered Heaven around 11:30PM last night.  Pray for the family as they walk through this valley.  Arrangements pending.

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10

Today’s Bible reading – Genesis 49-50; Matthew 13:31-58

Visited with Miss Kathleen Henderson early yesterday morning and then got an update from Joey Switzer yesterday afternoon.  She is basically being given palliative care.  What a sweetheart of a lady.  Great prayer warrior.  Pray for her!

Visited with Ruby Gulley late yesterday afternoon.  She remains in ICU but is no longer on the ventilator.  Winston was there and they have no idea when she will be moved to a regular room.  Ruby is ready yesterday!

Visited with Carla Kyser yesterday morning and then Daphne and I went back last night.  Carla is basically sleeping although she does awaken briefly from time to time.  Donnie, Marisa and Shawn are faithfully sitting right beside her.  Pray for Carla and for her family.

Again, Carla’s family very much appreciates and desires your prayer support.  It is probably best if folks just pray and not visit as the space is limited and they are trying to rest whenever possible regardless of the time of day.  Thank you for the prayers and for your understanding.

Jimmy Moates will have a PET scan done next Wednesday, 1/25.  Pray for good results!

Joey Switzer is scheduled to have a surgical procedure done next Monday morning, 1/23.  Doing something to his vocal chords.

Greg Boutwell remains at home but his physical condition is no better.  Please continue to join me in praying for Greg.

Second week of Friendship basketball tomorrow beginning at 8:00PM.  Pray for this ministry.

Regular schedule this Sunday morning and evening.  Rain chance is eighty percent tomorrow and fifty percent on Sunday.  I am going out on a limb to make this prediction – no one will miss any sporting events tomorrow due to the rain regardless of the severity.  However, some will possibly miss the services on Sunday morning because of the rain.  Can you say Baptists?

Soy, Rusty and Alan basically begged me to join them in a game of Hearts after the college Bible study on Wednesday night.  I am not a prophet or the son of a prophet.  (However, I do work for a non profit organization).  At 9:15PM, I told Jonny Gaston that by 9:50PM the game would be over and I would be the winner.  Need I say more?

Today is my nephew, Josh’s, forty first birthday.  Happy birthday Josh!  Why do I mention that?  Just so his sister, Jamie, will gripe that I did not mention her on her birthday!  Really no other reason!

I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus.  Employ grace today!