Pastor's Blog

Miss Jean Hatcher remains in the hospital and is not doing well physically.  It appears that she is near passing from this life.  Her family has been faithfully standing beside her.  Pray for Miss Jean and her family during this time.

The Inspirations will be at Friendship on Thursday, 1/25, beginning at 7:00PM.  Pass the word!

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday morning and evening.

If the weather forecasters are correct, we will have a stormy early morning tomorrow and the coldest nights of the Winter thus far next Friday, 1/19, and Saturday, 1/20.

The cork finally bobbled on the baker’s dozen.  Still looking!

A day of mixed emotions for me as I will be leaving soon heading home.  Pray for Deidra and the girls, Daphne as she is traveling to Guatemala and for me.

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

Miss Jean Hatcher remains hospitalized and is not doing well physically.  Keep praying for Miss Jean and her family.

Jason Husband met with the doctor on Monday and will soon have a schedule set for his radiation treatments.  Pray for Jason.

Kaydenz Edwards will see the doctor in Pensacola, FL on 1/18.  It seems almost certain that the doctor in Orlando, FL will call on 1/19 to schedule her surgery.  Keep praying for Kaydenz, Devon, Witney and the doctor.

I was able to catch the last fifteen minutes or so of Evangelist Junior Hill’s celebration of life service online yesterday.  I then went back and watched it from the beginning.  Nicely done by all involved.  Bro. Junior was definitely a man of God!  Pray for his family.

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.  Bro. Abel will be teaching in my absence today.  Friendship family, be faithful.

The Inspirations will be at Friendship on Thursday, 1/25, beginning at 7:00PM.

Meeting this Sunday, 1/14, of the parents of our students.  Begins after the evening service.  Important!

Basketball leagues this Friday night and Saturday.  Pray for this ministry!

How is Deidra?  She has had some good days and she has had some not so good days.  Expected.  Please keep praying!

I have a dear pastor friend who is having some struggles right now.  Would you join me in praying for him?  God knows him and his situation.

Still looking for a baker’s dozen!

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

I watched the weather in South Mobile County last night.  I pray everyone is ok.  I gave notification just after 4:00AM telling me the electricity was off on our church campus and that is also true of our house.

Witney Edwards received a call from the doctor’s office in Orlando yesterday to schedule surgery for Kaydenz.  This one was totally out of the blue.  Long story short – Kaydenz will see the doctor in Pensacola on the 18th and the doctor from Orlando will call on the 19th to schedule surgery.  This relates to a pacemaker which they say she needs sooner than later.  Pray for Kaydenz and her parents.

Miss Jean Hatcher remains in the hospital.  Keep praying.

Tom & Shari Compagner arrived safe and sound on GRACE Mountain last night.  They will be here for a month leading teams and helping in many other ways.  Thank you Tom & Shari.

The first day of school for all of the students at Colegio JET went well.  Thank you to those who prayed.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

The Inspirations will be at Friendship on Thursday, 1/25, beginning at 7:00PM.  Contact Andy Hamil for more information.

No, I did not watch the game last night.  However, I congratulate the many Michigan fans who are friends of mine.

Here is a little grace – if you want me to bring you coffee from Guatemala then please email Daphne (daphnehutto@gmail.com) by 5:00PM today.  Yes, the original deadline was last night but this extension is a national championship celebration.  You can Venmo Daphne or pay cash.  Please note that all Pentecostals must pay up front – just saying!

Still looking for a baker’s dozen!

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

I have been told by folks who were in our services yesterday that Dylan did a really good job preaching the Word.  I knew he would and I am thankful to the Lord and Dylan.

I have also been told that we had a strong attendance in our morning service.  Amen!  Of course, was told that Jeanette did a nice job sharing the Word in song.

The Lord and Pastor Adan graciously allowed me to preach in yesterday’s service.  Had to change the service times from morning to afternoon but the attendance was very good.  Deidra was a bit surprised.  God is faithful!

Bro. Abel is now back in town.  Glad he enjoyed some great family time.

Keep praying for Miss Jean Hatcher.

It is predicted that some bad weather could hit the Gulf Coast today, tonight and tomorrow.  Be safe!

Go Blue!  Yes, I will be pulling for Michigan in tonight’s championship game.

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

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.  I praying for a strong attendance at Friendship.  Actually, I am praying for a strong attendance in all of our sister churches!

Pray for our friend, Decker Terrry, in Montgomery, AL.  Nothing specific that I know of but sensed the Lord tell me to ask you in joining me in praying for Decker.  Decker is a great man of God and is a faithful supporter of GRACE Ministries and SLAM.  Decker, we love you!

You want to purchase some coffee from GRACE Mountain (this farm or the neighboring one)?  If so contact Daphne Hutto (daphnehutto@gmail.com) no later than tomorrow (Monday, 1/8) at 9:00PM.  Ten dollars per pound.  This is for folks in the greater Grand Bay metropolis.  If you live in the Rocky Ford, AL area then I can get it delivered to you.  You can Venmo Daphne your payment.  Note the ordering deadline please and specify beans or ground.  (If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase then you will be out ten dollars per bag ordered)

Still looking for a baker’s dozen.

I pray that you will have a great Sunday with Jesus.  Go to church!

I was mistaken about Kaydenz Edwards and her situation.  She will see the doctor in person on January 18.  Obviously, this is the best case scenario and an answer to prayer.  Keep praying!

The doctor has determined that Miss Vel Brannon’s broken wrist was set properly and therefore it will be best for it to heal on its on.  If another examination in a week verifies this then her wrist will be placed in a hard cast.  Keep praying for Miss Vel.

Pray for the Sue Freeman family as the visitation and service will take place today in Mississippi.  Pray for those who will be traveling.

Basketball today in our CAB.  Pray for this ministry and for those who are ministering in Bro. Abel’s absence.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.  Pray, attend, expect!

Still looking for a baker’s dozen!

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

The celebration of life service for Gary Hickman takes place this morning beginning at 10:00AM from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.  Pray for Jimmy & Dede Tagert along with the family during this time.

The visitation and celebration of life service for Sue Freeman, Ann’s sister, will take place tomorrow, 1/6, beginning at 1:00PM at Jones Funeral Home in Richton, MS.  The service will begin at 3:00PM.  Pray for the Freeman family.

Miss Vel Brannon, Diane Bryant’s mother, fell and broke her wrist.  She will meet with an orthopedic doctor this morning and they will discuss surgery.  I think I am right in saying that Miss Vel is ninety years old.  Pray for Miss Vel!

Miss Jean Hatcher continues to be hospitalized.  Pray for Miss Jean and her family.

Jason Husband will see the doctor on Monday, 1/8, to get things set up for his radiation.  Keep praying for Jason.

I am praying for wisdom for the specialist who will take part in the tele-conference this Monday, 1/8, regarding Kaydenz Edwards and the situation with her heart.

If you see this before 7:30AM today, please say a prayer for Deidra and the girls.  A new school year for the elementary students begins today at 7:30AM.  Sydney is sick and will not attend but Audrey will be attending.  Soy always took the girls to school and then picked them up afterwards.  That is a fond memory the girls have of their dad.  So, this morning will be a bit tough for Deidra.

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday morning and evening.  Let’s begin the year by attending Bible study and worship!

I am told that the roofing job is almost complete on all five of the buildings on our church campus.  Awesome!

The team from Michigan, Iowa and Mississippi arrived safely on GRACE Mountain around 6:00PM yesterday.  Pray for them to have a great week of ministry.

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

The visitation with the Gary Hickman family takes place today from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mobile Memorial Funeral Home.  Pray for Jimmy, Dede and family.

Miss Jean Hatcher remains in the hospital and has many issues working against her.  Please join me in continuing to pray for her.

Kaydenz Edwards, daughter of Devon & Witney, has an issue with her heart.  She needs to see a specialist but getting an appointment has been problematic.  A tele-conference is set for this Monday, 1/8.  Pray that the specialist can see her in a timely manner.

The arrangements for Ann Clark’s sister, Sue Freeman, have not been finalized as far as I know.  Pray for the Freeman family.

Evangelist Junior Hill of Hartselle, Alabama passed from this life early yesterday morning.  What a great man of God!  The visitation and service for him will take place in Decatur, Alabama on Tuesday, 1/9.  Pray for Miss Carole, Mark, Melanie and their families.

I am told that Bro. Dylan and deacon Joey Bosarge both did great jobs in sharing the Word yesterday.

The Inspirations will be at Friendship on Thursday, January 25.  Pass the word!

Lots going on in Guatemala as the first team of 2024 arrives today, elementary school begins their year tomorrow, middle school and high school begin their respective years Monday, 1/8, et cetera.  Pray for the work here.

Thank you for praying for Deidra.  I feel that Tuesday was a really good day for her emotionally.  Does this mean she is emotionally healed?  Of course not!  One step at a time.  Your prayers and support are crucial.  We give God the glory for each victory.

I am looking for a baker’s dozen!

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

Gary Kenneth Hickman was born on September 12th, 1946 and passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Emma Weldonia Hickman, his father, Brewer K. Hickman, his mother, Olga H. Margolis, his stepfather, Harry D. Margolis, and his stepson, Joseph Keith Tagert. He is survived by his stepchildren; Donna K. Abercrombie of Mobile, AL, Ronald Kent Tagert of Valley Cottage, NY, and James K. Tagert and his wife Deanna of Theodore, AL. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren; Wayne Abercrombie, Jr., Brittany Tagert, Seth Tagert, and Ian Tagert, along with four step-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Hickman was honorably discharged from the U.S. military and attended Auburn University, graduating with a degree in Building Construction. After graduation, he began his career in the construction industry and eventually retired from White Spunner Construction in 2010. Gary was known for his kindness and generosity and was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2024 at 10am. Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Ann Clark’s sister, Sue Freeman, passed from this life during the night.  Obviously, arrangements incomplete.  Pray for the Freeman family.