Pastor's Blog

Miss Lillian Brinkman suffered a stroke this morning and has been admitted to the hospital.  She was alert and talking when I visited her around 10:00AM.  Pray that she will fully recover.

Anna Carol Bosarge was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon with chest pains.  A heart cath was done this morning and showed one blockage that the doctor says can be treated with medication.  Pray for Anna Carol.

Tyler Peters, thirteen year old grandson of Mark & Brenda Timberlake, was attacked by a dog late Saturday night.  He has some pretty extensive damage to his face/neck areas.  Surgery took place yesterday morning.  He “may” be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

William “Smidge” Freeman, brother-in-law of Bobby Broome & Ann Clark and first cousin of Betty Creech passed from this life yesterday morning around 9:00AM.  The visitation with the family takes place this Wednesday, 4/4, from 9:30AM until the 11:30AM service time.  Visitation and service will be at the Jones Funeral Home in Richton, Mississippi.  Pray Smidge’s wife, Sue, and the family during this difficult time.

Easter Sunday 2018 was a huge blessing!  The first ever sunrise service on the campus of Friendship Baptist was very good.  The temperature was a bit cool for us but the attendance was good and the spirit was excellent.

Our 8:00AM service was well attended.  Our 10:30AM service was our best attended service of the day.  It was also the service that produced a salvation decision during the invitation.

I just cannot adequately express my appreciation to each person who helped with the three services.  Guys came on Saturday night to get things ready for the sunrise service, folks came at 5:30AM on Sunday to do likewise, people moved chairs, bleachers, et cetera and basically folks did whatever it took to make the day a success.  God blessed in a special way and we give Him the glory.

I do want to say a very special “thank you” to each person who was present for all three services yesterday.  I am fearful of missing someone so I am not listing names.  However, those folks know who they are and they also know that I am very thankful pastor!

Lisa and I drove to Millbrook, AL and back yesterday afternoon/evening.  We had a delightful time visiting with Josh, Mandi & Ruby Fortner along with Ken & Katherine Huff.

Ok, I am all in for “Go Blue” tonight.  I have many, many “Go Blue” fans as friends.  Do I think UM will win tonight?  No.  However, upsets can, and do, happen!  Can you believe a 9:24PM Eastern time tip for the game?  That is crazy!

Watched the last four minutes of the MSU vs ND championship game last night.  Cannot believe that MSU lost in the finals again. I like their coach.

I pray that you will have a great late Monday afternoon with Jesus.

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

This entry is way late and now I have decided to make it way later.  Have had something come up that I want to check on before posting an entry.  So, at some point today I will post today’s entry.  Thanks for understanding.  Blessings!