Pastor's Blog

Arnold Strahan will be undergoing hip replacement surgery around 9:30AM today.  Pray that all goes well.

Clinton Stringfellow remains in the rehab facility.  Pray for Clinton to get stronger day by day.

The Roberson trio will be our guests on Sunday evening, 3/22, in our 5:00PM service.  A love offering will be received.  These folks are relatives of Jo Nell Barnes.  Make plans to join us for this unique service.

Speaking of love offerings, we will be receiving love offerings weekly for John & Alaina Peacock.  Pray and give as the Lord leads.

In last night’s service, the Friendship family unanimously added the title of Associate Pastor to Bro. Abel Garcia.  My earlier entry focused on that called and Bro. Abel’s response.

Does anyone know of a house to rent in the Grand Bay area?  If so, please contact me personally.

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

The Lord blessed us with a really good day yesterday.  Praise Him.  I received the following from Bro. Abel early this morning:

Last night, I was deeply honored to be given the title of Associate Pastor by the leadership of Friendship Baptist Church and affirmed by my church family.

My heart is both grateful and humbled.

While a title does not change my love or passion to serve my Lord and His people, I fully understand the weight of the love, trust, and responsibility that comes with it. I do not take that lightly.

I began my ministry journey here many years ago serving in the bus ministry and children’s ministry. The same excitement, passion, and love for serving that I had then is the same excitement I still thrive on today.

For over three decades God has allowed me to serve in many places and many ways, but being able to serve this church family at Friendship is a true blessing. Your encouragement, prayers, and support mean more than words can express.

I also want to say thank you to Pastor Teddy for your trust, leadership, and friendship. I am grateful to serve alongside you and under your leadership as we seek to faithfully shepherd God’s people.

As the Lord continues to give me strength, wisdom, and guidance, I promise to serve you with all that I have — with love, faithfulness, and a heart for people.

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
— 1 Corinthians 4:2

My prayer moving forward is simple:

That I would remain faithful to Christ, faithful to His Word, and faithful to the people God has allowed me to serve.

Thank you, Friendship family, for your love, encouragement, and support through the years. I look forward with great excitement to what God will continue to do in and through our church in the days ahead.

Blessings,
Bro. Abel