TUESDAY, 12/19/17
“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
Katie Tillman sent me an apology profusely apologizing for the lateness of yesterday’s entry. She asked to me to apologize to all thirteen of our blog readers. What she did not know is that our readership is now down to twelve. Learned on Sunday that one of the folks I thought was a faithful reader no longer reads the blog. What is up with that? Do I look like Jack Bailey? By the way, I extended forgiveness to Katie. She is a sweet girl. Now her Mama on the other hand. . . .
Edwina Perkins remains in the hospital. She has been there since 12/1. I will visit today to get an update. Keep praying for Edwina.
Not sure if Courtney Hubbard was discharged from the hospital or not. I do know she needs our prayer support.
Well, tomorrow is the day! Rita Broome will be admitted to the hospital tonight and then will give birth to their baby at some point tomorrow (she could obviously give birth at some point today) Excited for Randall, Rita and their family. Pray that all goes well. Randall & Rita are such an important part of the Friendship family and are involved in so many ministries. What a blessing!
The Friendship family is on a regular schedule tomorrow morning and evening. I hope we will be faithful.
Also, our morning schedule this Sunday, 12/24, will be normal with the two worship services and Sunday School. Our buses will be running their routes too. We may be the only church having a normal schedule this Sunday but I have never set our schedule based on what any other church family is doing. I cannot think of a better Sunday for followers of Jesus to meet for worship.
Our annual Christmas Eve service will begin at 5:00PM and will end no later than 6:00PM. I am praying for a standing room only crowd (cannot say SRO as the blonde readers struggle with what does that even mean). What a great family tradition – attend this special service together as a family.
Props to Glenda Chinners for coordinating our Angel Tree this year. She has had many helpers and I am grateful to each of them. These families will be in our Christmas Eve service and will hear the Gospel. “Faith comes by hearing!” Also, thank you to each person/family/class that has purchased the gifts.
A quick look ahead – the church office will be closed on Monday, 12/25. Bro. Jerry will be on vacation next week but I will be in town and working each day.
It was cookie baking night at our place last night which meant all seven of the tornadoes were present. I found my office to be a nice hideaway during most of that time! Just saying!
I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.