Apr
21
2022
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THURSDAY, 4/21/22 (FIRST ENTRY)

I begin with sad news.  Elizabeth Westbrook sent me a message fairly quickly after last night’s service to share that her paternal Uncle, Brian McMann, unexpectedly passed from this life.  He and his family live in Grand Bay.  Brian was forty nine years old.  Pray for his wife, children, parents, and the rest of the family.  Obviously, arrangements pending.

Carol Lucky spent a couple of days in the hospital but was discharged yesterday.  Pray for Carol to continue to do well.

Buddy Brewer had to have three stents placed in one leg while the other leg had naturally bypassed the blockage.  All went well and Buddy came home – praise the Lord!

Steve Morris meets with a nephrologist today.  Pray for that to be a productive and positive meeting.

My cousin, Brad, called last night while I was with the McMann family.  He told Lisa that he will be having surgery but I do not know the details at this point.

My sister, Melissa, has had two tests and everything came back normal.  We are thankful.

I need to get updates from some others and will then post a second entry later today.

Let me make a major point of clarification regarding Lisa and Priester’s Pecans.  Lisa does not buy pecans there!  Preister’s has a gift shop and they sell the “cutest” things!  You have to pass through the “cutest” things in order to get to the restrooms (how convenient is that?).  Lisa’s money is spent on “cute” stuff and not pecans!

As I figured, the no mask mandate on planes put in place by the Judge in Florida is most likely not going to last long.  I will go from a happy camper to a not so happy camper!  Just the facts!

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

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Apr
20
2022
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WEDNESDAY, 4/20/22

I was mistaken on Miss Kittie’s procedure.  It actually is scheduled to take place this morning.  Pray that all goes well.

Miss Vinnie Brewer’s son, Buddy, has some blockages in his legs.  A test will be done today to see if the body has already done a natural bypass around these blockages.  If not, the plan is to place stents in his legs.  Pray for all to go well for Buddy.

As I mentioned yesterday, Jeanette Bates will see her surgeon today in hopes of being able to donate her walker to next year’s yard sale!  Pray that becomes a reality!

Keep praying for Myrtle Bowden as she is now taking treatments again.

Steve Morris will meet with a nephrologist tomorrow before seeing an oncologist on Monday.  Keep praying for Steve.

Pearl sent me a note yesterday saying they were going to do a tracheotomy on Terry yesterday in order to help get him off the vent.  Pray for this to help.

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.

Lisa arrived in Birmingham safe and sound.  Preister’s Pecans had a great Tuesday economically!  Just saying!

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

 

 

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Apr
19
2022
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TUESDAY, 4/19/22

Pray for Myrtle Bowden as she began her treatment yesterday morning.  She has been a real trooper through all of her physical problems and just keeps moving forward.  She has a strong faith.

Miss Kittie Camp was to have fluid drawn from her lungs yesterday morning.  As of early yesterday afternoon, she was still waiting for that to happen.  Pray for Miss Kittie.

I have not gotten an update on Terry Brinkman but am assuming he is still in the ICU.  Keep praying for Karen and family.

Steve Morris is scheduled to meet with an oncologist on Monday afternoon, 4/25.  Pray.

Tim Knighten continues to wait on an appointment at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.  Pray.

Donnie Felps is now having problems with his shoulders and will see a doctor this week, Pray for Donnie & Marisa.

Larry Whitehurst was in our second service this past Sunday.  He was not feeling “great” but he told me that he was not missing the Easter Sunday service.  Keep praying for Larry’s recovery.

Rodney Whitehurst should have received another radiation treatment yesterday and will do the same this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon.

It was great to see young Carter Busby in our 8:00AM service this past Sunday.  Pray for her complete recovery.

Jeanette Bates will see her surgeon tomorrow and, prayerfully, will ditch her walker.  She is past ready!  Keep praying.

Speaking of Jeanette, she along with James Mareno and Raymond Wilkinson receive a huge “thank you” for ministering during all three of our worship services on Easter Sunday.  Obviously, Jeanette was the pianist, James did the video and Raymond ran the audio.  I so appreciate these three!  Bro. Abel was also present for all three services.

Bro. Dylan and crew had a great Easter Saturday on our campus as just under five hundred folks were in attendance.  Good stuff! To God be the glory!

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

Please pray for my sister, Melissa, and my first cousin, Brad, as they both wait for doctor’s visits and are concerned about possible malignancies.

Also, Lisa will be traveling to Birmingham today for a State Farm meeting tomorrow.  Lord willing, she will return home tomorrow night.  Pray for her to have safety as she travels.  Priester’s Pecans is about to have a great Tuesday!  Just saying!

I am thankful for the judge who lifted the mask mandate on planes – hallelujah!  I am in hopes it remains true and does not get overturned!

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

 

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Apr
16
2022
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SUNRISE SERVICE A GO TOMORROW MORNING, 4/17, @ 6:00AM

Yes, we WILL have the 6:00AM service tomorrow although it may have to be moved inside.  That call will be made early in the morning and depends on the forecast, condition of the ground, et cetera.  So, you can come at 6:00AM knowing that service will definitely take place.  Exact location TBD!  Bro. Jerry Hovel will be bringing the message.

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Apr
16
2022
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SATURDAY, 4/16/22

Talked to Tim & Peggy Knighten yesterday.  Tim has heard from M.D. Anderson and is waiting for them to set an appointment there for Tim.  Keep praying!

Steve Morris sent me a message that he will meet with an oncologist on Monday, April 25.  Pray for wisdom for the doctor along with Steve & Virginia.

Spoke to Jeanette Bates.  She is doing well and hopes to get rid of her walker this Wednesday.  Pray that will become a reality.

Miss Kittie Camp will have fluid drawn from her lung(s?) on Monday, 4/18.  Pray that all will go well.  I am in hopes that Miss Kittie will be able to join us for one of tomorrow’s services.

Larry Whitehurst told me yesterday that he is improving daily.  He plans to be in one of the services tomorrow.  Keep praying.

Larry & Judy’s son, Rodney, receiving his first two radiation treatments this week.  I was wrong (imagine that!) about his schedule.  He will receive a treatment every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for the next five weeks.  Pray for all to go well.

Edna Pearl just called to tell me that they have been on the proverbial roller coaster with Terry Brinkman.  He has now undergone another surgery.  He has a few issues and they are searching for answers.  Pray for Terry, the medical folks and Terry’s family during this time.

Brad Turrentine is one of my first cousins.  He just learned that he has two masses – one behind each kidney.  The doctor suspects a malignancy.  Brad contacted me on Thursday asking us to pray for him.  Please join me in praying for Brad.  He is a strong believer in Jesus and a great guy!

Just called my sister, Melissa.  She has passed seven kidney stones this week and still has stones in her kidneys.  The doctor has seen something on her liver and is concerned.  She will have a test(s) next week.  Please join me in praying for Melissa.

Our Easter Saturday was a huge success!  We had just under five hundred folks in attendance!  The CAB was filled!  Eggs were everywhere.  Thanks for Bro. Dylan and all who helped in any way.

Soccer seems to be going well today.  Soccer and well in the same sentence – oxymoron?  (Asking for a friend)

Worship services tomorrow at 6:00AM (Bro. Jerry Hovel preaching); 8:00AM (Bro. Abel Garcia preaching) and 10:30AM (not much in the way of a preacher).  No other services or classes tomorrow!

We will be continuing the sign up for our crawfish/shrimp boil which will take place on Sunday, May 8, beginning at 5:00PM.

Lisa and I had a good trip to Hartselle.  We left Thursday morning and got home last night.  It was good spending time with Mama and other family members.  Even went to a political rally – Tracie Turrentine for Superintendent of Education!  We are grateful to the Lord for a good, safe trip.  By the way, Lisa basically slept all the way home.  Once at home, I had to pick her up out of the car and carry her to bed – my aching back!  Just saying!

I pray that you will have a great rest of your Saturday with Jesus.

 

 

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Apr
14
2022
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THURSDAY, 4/14/22

We were blessed with a good day in our services yesterday.  Our attendance was good and for that I am most thankful to the Lord and our people.

Tim Knighten has heard from the folks at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Texas.  They are now in the process of getting him an appointment.  Pray for Tim & Peggy as they await the details on this next step.

As far as I know, Steve & Virginia are still waiting on an appointment with an oncologist.  Waiting can be so difficult so pray for them!

I do not have an update on Rodney Whitehurst but am assuming his radiation treatment went as scheduled.  Keep praying.

Myrtle Bowden will begin her new regiment of treatments beginning this Monday, 4/18.  Pray for Myrtle.

Donnie Felps continues to need our prayer support.  He is at home.

Terry Brinkman remains in the ICU.  Pray without ceasing!

The initial sign up for our crawfish/shrimp boil went well.  Looking forward to a great time of fellowship.

Easter weekend ’22 is going to be great.  It begins with the egg hunt on Saturday morning from 9:15AM until 10:30AM.  Our three services on Sunday, 4/17, will begin at 6:00AM; 8:00AM and 10:30AM.  Please join us for at least one of these services.

Speaking of the sunrise service, I need some men to meet me at the church at 5:30AM in order to set up the seating for that service.  The more, the merrier!  Thank you in advance for your help.

Lisa and I are traveling today heading to Hartselle.  I need to get some more tumblers to take to Guatemala plus I am going to spend time this afternoon and tomorrow with Mama and other family members.  Lord willing, we will return home tomorrow night.  Pray for us to have safety while traveling.

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

FYI, there will be no blog entry tomorrow.  Focus on the cross of Jesus and His sacrifice for us.

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Apr
14
2022
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CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED, THURSDAY, 4/14/22

The church office is closed today, Thursday, 4/14/22.  While I will be traveling, Bro. Jerry & Bro. Abel will be local in the event of an emergency.  Blessings!

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Apr
13
2022
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WEDNESDAY, 4/13/22

The doctor was correct regarding Terry Brinkman’s situation.  The surgery yesterday morning revealed a problem from the initial surgery which they were able to correct yesterday.  Terry remains in ICU and in need of our prayer support.

Peggy Knighten sent me an update yesterday saying that there have been some issues getting Tim a referral to M.D. Anderson Hospital but those issues have supposedly been resolved and now they are waiting to hear from someone at M.D. Anderson.  Keep praying for Tim.

I will see Steve & Virginia this morning in our service and will get the latest on Steve’s situation.  Pray for Steve.

If I understand correctly, Rodney Whitehurst will have his first radiation treatment today followed by another on Friday.  Pray that these treatments are effective.

Larry Whitehurst continues to recover at home so just keep praying.

Keep praying for Myrtle Bowden.

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.

Egg hunt this Saturday morning from 9:15AM until 10:30AM.  Buses will run their regular routes.  Bro. Dylan could use some help beginning around 7:00AM.

Easter Sunday services are as follows:  sunrise at 6:00AM (Bro. Jerry preaching); worship at 8:00AM (Bro. Abel preaching); worship at 10:30AM (not much preaching – think Michael Mason & Spencer Bell rolled into one preacher).  Brad will lead the musical worship at 6:00AM & 8:00AM.  Ian Tagert will lead the musical worship at 10:30AM.

Our crawfish/shrimp boil on May 8 at 5:00PM is coming together nicely.  John Ladnier, Jeff Holifield and Joey Bosarge will be leading the charge.  John has arranged to get the crawfish from South Louisiana.  We are going to have a loose sign up and need your cooperation.

Our bbq fellowship on July 3 is also taking shape as Stacey Dyess will be leading that charge.  Joey & Bibbi Bosarge have promised to donate a pig (his name is “Rudy” and he is so cute!)  There will be cake auction that night too and, hopefully, some fireworks (not those that normally take place in a Baptist church – just saying!)  Save the date!

FYI, a dozen glazed doughnuts at Krispy Kreme (participating locations) are $4.14 this week beginning today.  For the next several weeks the price will match the cost of an average gallon of gas.  Limit is two dozen and only applies to glazed doughnuts.

I think our blog readership is now around eight as I have heard from six folks.  Again, one of those was not telling the truth as it does not count if you “catch up” like ten days later.

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

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Apr
12
2022
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PRAYER REQUEST

Terry Brinkman, brother of Eddie, Edna & Elaine, will be having surgery this morning at 9:00AM.  He had surgery last Tuesday and they are going back in to check some things.  Terry has been in ICU.  Pray for the surgery, for Terry and for his family, please.

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Apr
12
2022
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TUESDAY, 4/12/22

Steve & Virginia Morris visited with me yesterday afternoon after leaving the doctor’s office.  Whenever the doctor begins the conversation with something like, “this is not good” then you know to brace yourself.  Steve has a malignant tumor either in or on his right kidney.  If that were the only problem then that kidney could be surgically removed.  The problem is that Steve’s left kidney is problematic for other reasons.  So, he will meet with an oncologist to get a plan of action.  Steve mowing days are over which is bad news for the church (back forty) and me personally as Steve has graciously helped me for the past four or five years.  Pray for Steve and Virginia.  Talk about a great couple!

No updates on anyone else for whom we have been praying.  Just keep praying.

Here is some good news – Jay Oakwood got another “all clear” report following his latest scan – praise the Lord!  If I could just get Jay to move over to the Tuscaloosa side then all would be well!  Just saying!

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

John Milton Ladnier, Joey Bosarge and Jeff Holifield all volunteered to bring their respective cookers and pots to lead our crawfish boil on Sunday afternoon, May 8, beginning at 5:00PM on the back forty!  I “think” we now have enough cookers/pots.  Plans are to boil shrimp too.  Details forthcoming on what the Friendship family needs to bring.  We are going to ask folks to sign up so we can have a general idea of how much food to bring.

I am not a fan of the transfer portal – in college sports or the Baptist church!

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

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