Pastor's Blog

Better late than never?

Scott Fontenot will see the doctor this afternoon to have all the apparatus removed from his sinuses.  Honestly, it hurts me to even think about it.  Pray for Scott!

The word I received from Burl Brewer yesterday morning is that there has been no positive change in Pastor Brannon Lott’s condition.  Folks, we need to keep praying for Pastor Lott, his wife and children and the Wade Baptist family.

Keep praying for Robert & Roseanne Baria.

Two pieces of good news regarding our Experiencing God Bible study.  First, we have now surpassed one hundred adults who have signed up for the study.  Second, the cost of the books is eighteen dollars instead of the announced twenty-two dollars.

Speaking of the EG study, the facilitators will meet for training the next two Sundays (20th & 27th) at 4:00PM.  Bro. Abel will lead this training.

June ’24 mission trip sign up goes through August 31, 2023.  Email me at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.

We almost got into the sixties last night.  Still having lower humidity which makes it feel much better.  Thank you Jesus!

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

Happy tenth birthday to our granddaughter, Nora!  Lisa and I hope her day will be great!  She has been celebrating for like a week and a half now – LOL!  We love Nora and do hope today is a “happy birthday” indeed!

Roseanne messaged me yesterday to share that, in her opinion, Robert is doing better.  He was about to go sit outside.  Roseanne is very thankful for the prayers.  Keep praying!

Scott Fontenot continues to recover at home.  He will go to the doctor tomorrow morning to some apparatus removed from his sinuses.  Keep praying for Scott and Nanette!

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.  Join us!

Our Experiencing God Bible study is coming soon.  Friendship family, sign up now and join us on this great experience.

Folks interested in being a part of the June ’24 mission trip need to contact me personally via email no later than August 31.  Do not delay!

The temperature is not low but walking outside this morning just before 5:00AM was somewhat pleasant as the humidity is much lower this morning.  I am looking for a day with the highs in the eighties and a night with the lows in the sixties.  I do not complain about the weather but I have always preferred the colder temperatures.  By the way, the rain early last night was nice and needed – thank you Jesus.

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

Hilda Gunter did well through her surgical procedure yesterday.  Praise the Lord.  Keep praying for Hilda.

Nothing new to report on the others for whom we have been praying.  Just keep praying and believing!

The soccer meeting was well attended last night.  Amazes me!  The leagues begin play in September.  Bro. Abel was correct when he said last night that I am a big supporter of the ministry aspect but not of the soccer part.  LOL!

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.  Praying for great attendance.

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

Happy birthday to our niece, Jamie!  How old?  Exactly!  I hope her day will be great!

The Lord blessed us with a really good day in our services yesterday.  We praise Him!  It was a joy to see four members of the Jason Fosmore family unite with the Friendship family.  They have been clockwork faithful for months now and I look forward to how God is going to use them within the church family.

Hilda Gunter will have a medical procedure done this afternoon.  Pray that all goes well.

Roseanne Baria tells me that Robert is doing better.  Obviously, they continue to need our prayer support.

Scott Fontenot continues to recover from his surgery.  Keep praying that all goes well.

I ask you to join me in praying for Pastor Brannon Lott from Wade Baptist Church.

There will be a meeting tonight for the parents of our Fall soccer leagues.  The meeting will take place in the CAB but I am not exactly sure of the time.  Check with Bro. Abel for more information.

Pretty good response to the Experiencing God Bible study sign up yesterday.  We need everyone signed up no later than August 27.  Contact Bro. Abel for more details.  It is going to be great!

Had two sign up for our June ’24 mission trip yesterday.  Asking folks to do so no later than August 31.  Contact me for more details or to sign up.  pastor@friendshipfamily.net

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

Happy wedding anniversary to Soy & Deidra!

Robert Baria was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon.  He and his family continue to need our prayers so please keep praying!

Scott Fontenot’s surgery went well in spite of some serious bleeding issues during the procedure.  He came home Wednesday afternoon.  He had to go for a post surgery check up yesterday morning but now should be home until this coming Thursday when he has another post surgery check up.  Pray for Scott but you might want to pray for Nanette a little extra too.  Scott is a great guy!

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday morning and evening.  Worship at 10:00AM and 5:00PM.

The December ’23 GRACE Ministries mission trip is filled to overflowing with no more openings.  However, we still have spots on the June ’24 trip.  Sign up continues through the end of August.  Email me if you want to join us.

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

Robert Baria remains in the hospital.  I will be going there this morning to meet with Robert & Roseanne as they have some decisions to make.  If you will, please stop right now and say a prayer for Robert & Roseanne.  What a great couple!

Scott Fontenot’s surgery is set to take place early in the morning.  It is going to be a three to four hour surgery per the surgeon.  I will going to send Bro. Jerry to sit with Nanette as they are in his Sunday School class and I have the service in the morning.  However, Nanette threw a fit so I will go sit with them until I have to leave for the service.  Scott & Nanette are a great couple too!

Jeanette Bates has an appointment with a knee specialist tomorrow afternoon.  Can you say “knee replacement?”  Pray that he can get her in for surgery soon.  She has been so stubborn but now it is bone on bone.  (Henry, if Jeanette can get an appointment basically on the spot, what is your delay?  Asking for a friend!)

Debbie Kendrick sent me an update on Pastor Brannon Lott from Wade Baptist.  His condition has improved greatly.  Still has a long way to go but is better.  Keep praying.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

We need folks to volunteer to facilitate the Experiencing God Bible study that will begin September 10.  After much discussion, the ministerial staff has decided this study will take place from 4:00 – 5:00PM on Sundays.  Our evening worship service will continue to take place beginning at 5:00PM.  Obviously, we are in hopes every member of the Friendship family will be involved in this study.  Want to be considered to serve as a facilitator?  Contact Bro. Abel.  (He “may” have a sufficient number so please be understanding if that is the case)

According to the Weather Channel, the forecast for the next ten days does not show a high under ninety-two degrees or a low under seventy-five degrees.  Translated – it is hot!  Stay cool and thank God for air conditioning.

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

I would ask you to join me in praying for the young man who suffered an apparent seizure at the close of our morning service yesterday.  He was admitted to the hospital and will have tests today.

Robert Baria seemed to be “better” yesterday but still has a ways to do.  Most likely, he will have to go into a rehab facility before he can come home.  Keep praying for Robert & Roseanne.

Scott Fontenot is scheduled to have his sinus surgery this Wednesday morning.  Pray for Scott & Nanette.

Pastor Brannon Lott from Wade Baptist Church in Wade, MS is in M.D. Anderson Hospital and is need of our prayer support.  Pray for him, his wife, their children and the Wade Baptist family.

We were blessed with a really strong day in our services yesterday.  Praise the Lord!

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

Robert Baria remains in the hospital.  He has an infection and is in great need of our prayer support.  Please stop right now and voice a prayer for Robert, Roseanne and their family.

The visitation with the Mae Baggett family takes place this morning from 10:00AM until the 11:00AM service time.  Everything at Serenity Funeral Home.  Pray for the Baggett family.

The following comes from Bro. Abel:  “If you blog tomorrow will you remind everyone that preschool- Students will be promoting. Sunday is kick off Sunday for our Get In The Game semester SS campaign.  Soccer- parents meeting is the Monday the 14th.”

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

Happy early birthday wishes to my mother-in-law, Ann Clark, as she will celebrate her eighty-sixth birthday tomorrow, 8/6.  (I may not do a blog entry tomorrow so just covering that base.).  Ann is the best mother-in-law a person could have!  Not up for discussion!  I pray that her birthday will be great!  Thank God for Ann Clark!

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

Happy first birthday to our youngest grandchild, Cooper.  He has been a blessing to Lisa and me.  I pray that his “special” day will be great.  We love Cooper!

Andy Hamil was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  Thank you to Clara Broadus for being so kind to Andy & Betty.  Keep praying!

Robert Baria remains hospitalized.  He was in pretty good spirits yesterday when I visited him.  Keep praying for Robert & Roseanne.  Great couple!

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday, 8/6:  Sunday School – 9:00AM, worship – 10:00AM, worship – 5:00PM.  Preschool choir – 5:00PM, children’s choir – 5:00PM.

The response from the Friendship family for the June ’24 mission trip has been good thus far.  Interested?  Contact me directly at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.

Our Fall ’23 soccer season is upon us!  Contact Bro. Abel for more information.  Going to be another great league.

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

Robert Baria was taken by ambulance to the hospital yesterday.  To say he is not a happy camper would be an understatement.  Keep praying for Robert & Roseanne.

Andy Hamil did well through his procedure yesterday.  If all goes as planned, he will be discharged from the hospital this morning.  Pray for Andy & Betty.

Bubba Baggett’s paternal grandmother passed from this life on Tuesday, 8/1.  The visitation and service will take place this Saturday, 8/5, from Serenity Funeral Home.  Visitation begins at 10:00AM and continues until the 11:00AM service time.  Pray for the Baggett family as they walk through this valley.

Good day in our services yesterday.  Praise the Lord!

Bro. Abel shared more in our services yesterday about our upcoming Experiencing God study.  We will begin in September.  Praying that many members of the Friendship family will be involved.

Our preschool choir and our children’s choir both begin this Sunday, 8/6, starting at 5:00PM.  Pass the word!

Our Fall soccer league begins very soon.  Parent’s meeting this Monday night, 8/7.  Contact Bro. Abel for the details about this league.

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