Pastor's Blog

There will be no services, classes or activities on our church campus this morning or evening.

The church office will be open today.  It is possible that it could close early and will definitely be closed tomorrow and Friday.

Debbie Hyatt has broken the tibia and fibula bones in her right (I think) leg.  Surgery is scheduled for this morning.  Pray for all to go well.

Marie Brooks will have surgery this morning.  It will take place in Fairhope.  Pray for this surgery to go well also.

Laura Trout Williams contacted me to let me know that John’s father passed from this life on Christmas Day.  Mr & Mrs Williams live in the Huntsville area but the service and burial will take place in Mobile.  There will be a visitation with the family on Tuesday, 1/4, from 9:00AM until the 10:00AM service.  Everything will take place at the Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.  Pray for John’s mother and the family.  (Laura, if the info in this “blob” is incorrect, let me know)

Revival services at Friendship the dates of Sunday, January 2, through Wednesday, January 5.  Pray, attend, bring others.

Well, never depend on me for reliable information when it comes to picking the college football winners!  The SEC conference is killing me in the bowl games.  I think they are now zero for four – are you serious!

I do want to give a shout out to my friends who are Auburn fans.  Most of these folks are a part of the Friendship family and they are just really good people and great AU fans.  They are not obnoxious.  Now, they do not pull for Bama but they conduct themselves in a classy manner.  I appreciate this!  (Ok, now that I have given a shout out to those two folks, let’s move on!  LOL!)

The weather forecasters are now calling for a low of twenty-nine degrees on Sunday night, 1/2, and a low of thirty-three degrees on Monday night, 1/3, in Grand Bay!  Hallelujah!

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

As I write this entry, Debbie Hyatt is being transported by ambulance to a local hospital.  She fell off her back porch and broke her lower leg.  Not sure if they will do surgery tonight or later.  Pray for Debbie.

Marie Brooks will have surgery in the morning.  She is a bit anxious.  Pray that all will go well.

Please spread the word to others so they can join us in praying for these two ladies.

This entry is late.  My apologies.  No excuses.

The church office is open regular hours today and tomorrow.  Closed on Thursday and Friday.

Really, there is nothing new to report on those for whom we have been praying.  Just keep praying.

No services, classes, activities on our campus tomorrow – morning or evening.

Our Sunday, 1/2, schedule will be Sunday School beginning at 9:15AM; morning worship beginning at 10:30AM and our evening worship beginning at 5:00PM.

Evangelist Danny Long will be God’s messenger for us this Sunday morning, 1/2, through Wednesday, 1/5.  Our services will begin at 6:30PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

End of the year financial gifts to the Lord through the church can be brought by the church office today or tomorrow, dropped by Lisa’s office today through Thursday, or mailed no later than Friday, 12/31.

Because of the virus, transfer portal, players opting for the draft, et cetera it is much harder to pick winners of the college bowl games.  However, I think Auburn will win against Houston today.  I am a fan of the SEC and always the conference teams to win.

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

We were blessed with a good worship service yesterday.  Someone mentioned to me following the service that it was a good service with a sweet spirit.  Strong attendance too.  Of course, the highlight of the service was seeing Jason Taylor, Jr come forward to make a public profession of faith.  His parents, Jason & Dana, had the privilege of leading their son to the Lord on Christmas night – how great is that!  Jason is twelve years old and wanted to make his decision public at the first opportunity.  To God be the glory!

A member of a family that has been attending our services commented to me yesterday of how much their family is enjoying coming to Friendship.  Music to my ears!  Friendship family, always be friendly, welcoming and Christlike to all persons on our campus.

Spoke to Eddie Albritton last night and his Aunt is doing better.  She is scheduled to undergo more surgery today.  Keep praying.

Soy, Deidra and the girls arrived safely in Millington, TN Saturday night.  They enjoyed going to a church service with Soy’s parents yesterday and then family time the rest of the day.

Pray for revival.  Evangelist Danny Long will be our guest messenger for four days beginning this Sunday, 1/2/22, at 10:30AM.  Evening service at 5:00PM.  Services Monday – Wednesday will begin at 6:30PM.  Pray, attend, bring others with you.

Nothing on our campus this Wednesday, 12/29 – morning or evening.  As a matter of fact, this will be a dead week for us.  Yes, the office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Bro. Jerry is on vacation this week so please do not contact him for any reason.  Bro. Abel and I are available all week.  (Well, from 2:30PM until around 6:00PM this Friday, 12/31, I will be busy!  Just saying!)

The weather folks are calling for us to see highs in the seventies with lows only in the sixties all of this week.  However, they are saying we will have a low of thirty one Sunday night, a high of forty nine on Monday, 1/3, and a low of thirty four that night – hallelujah!

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

Merry Christmas!  Celebrate the birth of Jesus today in a very special way!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to each person who attended our Christmas Eve 2021 worship service.  Our attendance was strong.  It was not to the pre-pandemic level but it was strong.  I love seeing families take an hour out of their schedule to worship King Jesus!  It was a very special service and Addison Tillman was the proverbial icing on the cake as she sang “Happy Birthday Jesus!”  (Thanks to Aunt Dede for making this possible!)

Eddie Albritton’s maternal Aunt remains in critical condition.  Keep praying for her and the family.

Our granddaughter, Audrey, has now been to like four Urgent Care clinics and seems to be improving.  She has been a sick little girl for the past ten days or so.

Soy, Deidra and the girls will leave today heading to the Memphis, TN area to celebrate with Soy’s parents and family.  Pray for them to have traveling mercies.

Only one worship service on our campus this Sunday, 12/26.  That service will begin at 10:30AM.  I pray that we will fill the house to the glory of God.  O come let us adore Him!

Revival services Sunday, 1/2, through Wednesday, 1/5, with Evangelist Danny Long.  Pray, pray and then pray some more.  Make plans to attend the services.

I pray that you will have a great Christmas Day with Jesus.

Happy Christmas Eve!  Hope to be joined by many folks this afternoon at 5:00PM for our service.  The service will end no later that 6:00PM.

Eddie Albritton’s maternal Aunt and her husband were involved in an automobile accident.  The Uncle lost his life and the Aunt was admitted to an ICU in a Pensacola hospital.  She is in critical condition.  Pray for her and the family.

One worship service this Sunday, 12/26, beginning at 10:30AM.  Looking to be joined by many folks.

I pray that you will have a great Christmas Eve with Jesus!

The church office is closed today.  I am in town and available in the event of an emergency.

Please note that Bro. Jerry is on vacation this week and the rest of next week through January 1.  So, please do not contact him.

Good day in our services yesterday.  I did not go in the CAB last night but it seemed the Laser Tag went well.  Deidra did a really good job in both services of sharing about the work in Guatemala.

Scott & Nanette Fontenot cooked and delivered supper to Soy, Deidra and the girls Tuesday night.  What they do not know is that Lisa and I along with the Hutto clan all joined them in devouring that meal.  It was crawfish themed with great desserts.  (I never knew you could make a dessert dish from crawfish heads!)  I appreciate Scott and Nanette being so kind and thoughtful.

Christmas Eve service beginning at 5:00PM and ending no later than 6:00PM. What a great way to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Only one service this Sunday, 12/26, and that will begin at 10:30AM. Nothing else on our campus this Sunday!

Revival services the dates of Sunday, 1/2, through Wednesday, 1/5. Evangelist Danny Long will be our guest messenger during those days. Sunday’s services will begin at 10:30AM and 5:00PM. Starting times Monday – Wednesday will be 6:30PM.

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

One of two things happened regarding the entry for today.  I thought I have posted an entry early this morning but when I came back to this site it was not there.  Did I dream that I did?  Or, are folks now stealing blog entries?  Or did the NFL get word of yesterday’s post and are now trying to sabotage my blog entries?  At any rate, the entry never appeared.

I attended most of the last hour of the visitation with the Bryce Johnson family and then attended the service.  There was a large number in attendance for the service.  The casket was taken from the church to the cemetery by a horse drawn carriage.  Different  in today’s world but nice.  Thank you to Tina, Raymond & Rhea for coordinating the food ministry.  Thank you to each person who provided food.  Keep praying for Willie, Jody and family!

Matt Everett had a heart cath today.  (I am assuming it has already taken place)  Pray that Matt gets good news.

Regular service on our campus tomorrow – morning and evening.

Christmas Eve service beginning at 5:00PM and ending no later than 6:00PM.  What a great way to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Only one service this Sunday, 12/26, and that will begin at 10:30AM.  Nothing else on our campus this Sunday!

Revival services the dates of Sunday, 1/2, through Wednesday, 1/5.  Evangelist Danny Long will be our guest messenger during those days.  Sunday’s services will begin at 10:30AM and 5:00PM.  Starting times Monday – Wednesday will be 6:30PM.

I pray that you will have a good rest of your Tuesday with Jesus.

Our first and second grade basketball leagues will have three games tonight beginning at 5:30PM.  Our leagues will then take a break until Saturday, 1/8/22.  Thanks to Eddie Albritton for coordinating this ministry.

The visitation and service for Bryce Johnson will take place tomorrow, 12/21, in our auditorium.  Visitation with the family is from 10:00AM until the noon service time.  Pray for the family.  Pray for Bro. Jerry as he will preach the service.  Thank you to those who are helping with the food to feed the family following the service.

Donnie Felps is recovering nicely from his knee replacement surgery but has developed a cough that continues to hang on.  Keep praying for Donnie.

Dale Ellerman continues to recover at home from his hip replacement surgery.  Keep praying for Dale.

A blessed day in our services yesterday.  Kathy Jordan came desiring to follow Jesus in baptism and to join the Friendship family.  God gives the increase and we give Him the glory.

Miss Jeanette Bates and our adult choir did a great job of sharing the Gospel through song in our evening service.  I appreciate those folks!  A special thanks to Jeanette for a job well done.

I no longer watch any professional sports for various reasons relating to the NFL, NBA and MLB.  I have boycotted the NFL for the longest period of time.  It was revealed over the past few days that the NFL is funding the “defunding of the police” and “the abolishing of prisons.”  Really?  The following comes from Trey Gowdy and his television show on Sunday night:  “My guess is the folks in the stands and buying merchandise and paying for NFL channel will be surprised to learn their money is going toward crazy things like defunding police and abolishing prison.”  Personally, I support the police and believe in prisons.  Just FYI.

Regular schedule this Wednesday morning and evening.  Christmas Eve service from 5:00PM until 6:00PM.  Only one service this Sunday, 12/26, and it begins at 10:30AM.

Revival services begin on Sunday, 1/2, at 10:30AM.  We will have Sunday School at 9:15AM that day.  Evangelist Danny Long will be our guest messenger 1/2 – 1/5.  Pray for revival.

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

Regular schedule on our campus this morning – 8:00AM; 9:15AM and 10:30AM.

Our evening service today will begin at 5:00PM and will feature the ministry of Miss Jeanette Bates and our adult choir as they present their Christmas musical.

O come let us adore Him!