Pastor's Blog

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:12-15 (NASB)

Let me begin by saying “thank you” to each person who helped with the meal yesterday for the Lewis family.  I walked over and saw Raymond Wilkinson & Danny loading it and it appeared to be plenty.  The family was appreciative!  By the way, Danny spoke at his mother’s COLS and did an excellent job!

I also want to say “thank you” to each person who came through the auditorium to pray either yesterday morning or last night.  Some folks also brought their offerings and that is a blessing as well.

I appreciate those who are giving financially.  We have received online offerings, offerings through the mail, offerings brought to the church office, offerings place in Lisa’s office’s drop box and those brought to the auditorium yesterday.

Ok, after several days of praying, thinking, phone calls to the state health department,  and meeting with one of our media guys here is the schedule for this Sunday, March 29, 2020.  We will once again live stream our service but this time it will be our 8:00AM service.  Bro. Jerry will then teach Sunday School from at 9:00AM and Dale Bosarge will do a Power Up children’s church program beginning at 9:30AM.  So, we will be live from 8:00AM until 10:00AM but those programs can be watched throughout the day on Sunday at a time of one’s choosing.  Our media experts tell me that going live at 8:00AM should greatly help our stream.  They also strongly recommend using the live stream from the website instead of using FB live.

Also, we are going to allow a few folks to join us on our campus for the 8:00AM service.  However, we need to know in advance who wants to join us as our numbers are limited.  I anticipate that we will be able to accommodate thirty six folks in addition to those necessary to do the live stream.  That would be twelve in the auditorium and twenty four watching a live feed in our Preschool Building.  Social distancing will be in place.

In order to be properly prepared, I need those who want to physically attend our 8:00AM service this Sunday, March 29, 2020, to personally contact me via e-mail no later than this Saturday, March 28, at noon.  If you do not have e-mail then you can text me or give me a call.  I will then contact you letting you know where you will be i.e. auditorium or Preschool Building and giving you instructions.  Please pass this word especially to those who do not have the capability of viewing our service online.  We do not need anyone who is sick, regardless of the type sickness, to attend this service.

I spoke to Bibbi Bosarge last night and we will have a work day this Saturday, March 28, 2020, beginning at 8:00AM.  We will wipe down i.e. sanitize the auditorium and the bathrooms in the Preschool Building.  Should not take much time if just a few folks will come to help.

In closing this long entry, I am pleased to announce that Dale Bosarge will lead an interactive Bible study this Sunday evening, March 29, 2020, beginning at 6:00PM.  This will be done online via ZOOM.  This Bible study can handle up to one hundred devices.  The exact details will be posted over the next couple of days via this blog and Dale’s video presentations.  I can tell you that the maximum amount time will be forty minutes.  Just FYI.

The church office is open today, 3/26, from 8:00AM until noon.  Bro. Jerry will be manning the office today.  Our counters will be making a deposit this afternoon if anyone wants to bring their offering to the office before noon.

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

Emily Cohron, age 90, a native of Illinois and a resident of Robertsdale, AL passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. Mrs. Cohron was a longtime member of the Robertsdale First Baptist Church and Silverhill First Baptist Church. She was a founding member of the Fish River Baptist Church. Mrs. Cohron was a Sunday School teacher and involved with the many areas of ministry to include children’s ministry. Mrs. Cohron also enjoyed collecting and organizing history, so it was fitting she archived for the church too. A thoughtful person, Mrs. Cohron was known to send birthday, anniversary and congratulation cards to so many throughout the years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nick Cohron, son, L Nick Lewis, step daughters, Mary Sue Kolar and Virginia Jerkins. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Farrell; four sons, David Lewis (Ann), Danny Lewis (Pam), Michael Lewis (Lou), Bill Cohron (Tamara); two step daughters, Margaret Ann Dawson (Allen), Donna Faye Skipper (Gary); three brothers, Richard Jorgensen, John Zell, Bruce Jorgensen; 20 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held Silverhill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.