Aug
23
2022
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TUESDAY, 8/23/22

It is reality but it definitely seems unreal that Miss Kittie Camp is no longer with us here on this Earth.  Obviously, the arrangements are pending.  Hopefully, the family can get an appointment with the funeral directors at the Mobile Memorial Funeral Home this afternoon.  If so, the visitation could take place as early as tomorrow night – the key word is “could” as nothing is final at this point.  Pray for the family!

I can tell you that, regardless of the date for the celebration of life service, the Friendship family will be providing a meal for the Camp family on that day.  If you are willing to help, please call Miss Edna in the church office today (8:00AM – noon; 1:00PM – 4:00PM).  It would be great to get all of that lined up today.

Remember to pray for the others whom we have been listing recently.  Today, my main focus is on Miss Kittie’s family.  As soon as the arrangements are completed, I will post those on this blog.

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

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Aug
22
2022
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Miss Kittie Camp Enters Heaven

This afternoon at 12:15PM Miss Kittie passed from this life and entered Heaven.  A life well lived for Jesus.  Pray for the family!

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Aug
22
2022
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MONDAY, 8/22/22

As far as I know, Miss Kittie’s condition remains basically the same.  Keep praying!

Tim & Peggy Knighten were in our services yesterday.  Pray for Tim as he waits on December and the next scan.  Pray for wisdom.

Continue to pray for Myrtle Bowden.

Keep praying for Anna Carol Bosarge and her recovery from surgery.

It was good to see Richard Bentley in our services yesterday.  He continues to recover from his surgery.

Also good to see Karen McGriff in our service last night as she continues to recover from her surgery.

Edd Gillespie has a scheduled appointment with the doctor on September 1.  Pray for him as he waits on that date to arrive.

My Mama was moved from ICU yesterday afternoon but has become super confused.  Not sure what is going on as far as the confusion is concerned.

Here is the mailing address for David & Sandra McElwee – 1307 Forest Dr. S.E.  Bessemer, AL 35022.

We were blessed with a good day in our services yesterday.  Dani Jordan made her salvation decision public.  Good attendance in all three services with a good spirit.  We give God the glory!

Regular schedule on our campus this Wednesday, 8/24 – morning and evening.

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

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Aug
20
2022
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SATURDAY, 8/20/22

Quick update – Miss Kittie’s breathing numbers decreased yesterday.  Jeanette is doing a good job of keeping us updated.  Keep praying for Miss Kittie and her family.  Lord willing, Lisa and I will be visiting with Miss Kittie at some point this afternoon.

While my Mama remains in ICU and they still do not know the cause of her problems, the good news is that the MRI revealed that she did not have a stroke.  I visited with her yesterday morning and then again last night.  She is much improved!  I anticipate her being moved into a regular room today but that is just my guess.  Thank you to those who have prayed.  God is good!

The celebration of life service for Mark McElwee, in my opinion, went very well.  David, Sandra and Leigh Ann seemed pleased.  Bobby Henley did an outstanding job of sharing.  Keep praying for the McElwee family

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow – morning and evening.

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

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Aug
19
2022
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FRIDAY, 8/19/22

I had the privilege of visiting with Miss Kittie Camp fairly late last night as we drove through Montgomery.  She was surrounded by  a good number of her family, was sitting in a chair in the living area of Jeff’s and Kathy’s home, recognized me and carried on a “small” conversation.  Her speech is soft and some words are a little difficult to understand.  She is obviously getting great care from her family and the hospice workers.  She is very grateful for the prayer support.  Keep praying.

The celebration of life service for Mark McElwee will take place beginning at 2:00PM today and will be preceded by an hour of visitation with Mark’s family.  Keep praying for the family, pray for Bobby Henley as he speaks and pray for me as I preach a message.

Lisa, Nora and I arrived in Hartselle just after 1:00AM today.  Mama was put in an ICU room and the doctors are still bewildered at the cause of her problems.  I am supposed to be allowed to visit with her at 8:00AM before heading to Gadsden.  Thank you to those who are praying.  Pray for us to have continued traveling mercies today as we will drive to Gadsden and then back to Hartselle.

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

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Aug
18
2022
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SPECIAL, URGENT PRAYER REQUEST – PASS THE WORD!

It is a little after 4:00PM on 8/18 and I just spoke to Sonny Bates via the phone.  The medical folks have advised Jeff to call the family in as Miss Kittie Camp is very low.  So, the family members are headed to Montgomery to be with Miss Kittie.  Folks, pray fervently and without ceasing!  Pass the word to others who will join us in praying!

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Aug
18
2022
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THURSDAY, 8/18/22

I spoke to Tim K as we were walking into the classes/services last night.  The plan is to go back to M.D. Anderson in December, have another scan and, depending on the scan results, do surgery to remove the tumor.  Tim’s situation is fluid.  I simply ask that you keep praying for Tim & Peggy.

Miss Kittie Camp continues to need our prayer support.  How many others has she prayed for over the years?  (Do not even try to count!)

Sammy & Myrtle Bowden’s son, Sambo, had surgery yesterday and all went well.  He should be discharged today.

Steve Morris is still battling a cough and is just not feeling well.  Pray for Steve.

Richard Bentley is recovering nicely.  Keep praying.

Anna Carol Bosarge had a therapy session yesterday as she continues to recover at home.  Pray for Anna Carol.

I received a call from my brother, Eddie, shortly after 1:00AM this morning.  They took our Mama to the hospital via ambulance.  It is now a little after 4:00AM and they are doing some tests/scans to try to figure out what is going on.  It “appears” to be a blood pressure problem but the doctor does not want to say until he has the test results in hand.

So, my plans could change meaning I would head North today instead of tomorrow.  I will definitely be in Gadsden for Mark’s celebration of life service tomorrow afternoon at 2:00PM.

We had a good day in our services yesterday morning and evening.  We were missing some regulars in our evening service but we still had a strong attendance.  Thank you to those who attended morning or evening.

Church fellowship at Presley’s Outing on Sunday, 9/25, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM.  Baptismal service during that fellowship.  More details coming!

Now is the time for members of the Friendship family to sign up for our June 2023 and our July 2023 GRACE Ministries trips to Guatemala.  June dates are 15 – 22 and July dates are 20 – 27.  These are both going to be at capacity plus so you need to sign up soon(er).  Email me (pastor@friendshipfamily.net) for more information or to sign up.

Remember, I am not in the office today but it is open and we have men ready to serve you.  I will either be on a mower or on the interstate.  I prefer the mower!

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

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Aug
17
2022
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WEDNESDAY, 8/17/22

It is my understanding that Tim & Peggy began the drive home late yesterday.  Tim’s case is complicated and the scan did not show what we were in hopes it would.  The medical folks want to take a “wait and see” approach but, as of right now, Tim is leaning toward having surgery to remove the tumor in December.  Pray for Tim to have wisdom and peace!

Miss Kittie continues to not do well.  She is with Jeff in Montgomery.  Please join me in continuing to pray for Miss Kittie.  What a godly lady!

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening with the exception of one major change!  Our students, sixth through twelfth, will meet beginning at 6:00PM.  The high schoolers will begin with Bible study in the youth building while the middle schoolers will be in the CAB for a time of fellowship.  They will flip at 6:45PM and everyone will be dismissed at 7:30PM.  Bro. Dylan will teach both Bible studies.  We have used this model in years gone by and it worked well.

Speaking of flipping, I will flip my Thursday and Friday in order to be in Gadsden for Mark McElwee’s celebration of life service on Friday.  So, I plan to be in the yard all day Thursday and then in Gadsden Friday.  Lisa and I will drive to Hartselle late Friday in order to visit my Mama.  I also have an important meeting Saturday morning.

The church office will be open tomorrow with Bro. Jerry, Bro. Dylan and Bro. Abel ready to serve/minister in my absence.

It felt like Summer yesterday.  Why?  Because it IS Summer in South Mobile County!  If you know me at all then you know that I am a cooler weather person so I always enjoy Fall, Winter and Spring over the hot Summers.  However, God is God and I am not.  He has this!  I simply trust Him and do not complain about the weather.

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

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Aug
16
2022
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TUESDAY, 8/16/22

Happy ninth birthday to our granddaughter, Nora.  I hope she will have a great day and I am sure her parents will make sure that happens.  We love Nora and are thankful to have her as our granddaughter.

Anna Carol Bosarge’s surgery was successful.  She had two tears.  She came home and will now be receiving physical therapy.  Keep praying for Anna Carol.  By the way, she has a excellent caregiver in her husband, Junior.  Junior is an awesome guy – one of the best men you will ever meet!

Peggy sent me a fairly long email on Tim’s results.  Bottom line is that the tumor is still present and it has grown ever so slightly.  They are working through the “what is next” scenario.  Keep praying for Tim and Peggy.

Edd Gillespie suffered two heart attacks last week while on a cruise.  He and Sandy got home Saturday night.  I hope to get an update today but do pray for Edd.

Jamie Jordan has an uncle in Arkansas who is not going well physically as he was just diagnosed with a malignancy.  His name is Buddy and prayers are appreciated.

Richard Bentley and Karen McGriff both had surgery last Wednesday and are recovering at their respective homes.  Keep praying for them.

Continue to pray for David & Sandra McElwee.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

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

 

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Aug
15
2022
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MONDAY, 8/15/22

This entry is late.  I apologize.  I left early to visit and pray with Anna Carol Bosarge before her surgery.  Did not get to see her but spent some time with Junior and then Charlotte came to sit with him.  Surgery began on time and is expected to take between two and a half and three hours.  Pray that all goes well.

I have heard from Peggy Knighten this morning.  At the time of her writing, they had not gotten any scan results and were meeting with the doctor beginning at 8:30AM.  Pray!

Good day in our services yesterday.  Other than the pastor messing up royally, all went well.  We had two professions of faith in the 10:30AM service.  Good response to the altar call during the evening service.

The celebration of life service for Mark McElwee is scheduled to take place this Friday, 8/19, beginning at 2:00PM in Gadsden, Alabama.  It will be preceded by an hour of visitation with the family.  Pray for David & Sandra.

Keep praying for Myrtle Bowden.

Pray for Miss Kittie.

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

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