Pastor's Blog

The visitation with Sandra’s family will take place on Saturday, September 12, beginning at 11:00AM at the Fairview Baptist Church located at 5295 Fairview Rd, Gadsden, AL 35904.  The celebration of life service will follow the visitation.  Continue to pray for the Sandra McElwee family.

This morning just before 8:00AM Sandra McElwee passed from this life and entered Heaven.  Sandra’s favorite song was “When I Meet Jesus” and that meeting has now become a reality for her.  Pray for David, Stuart & Leigh Ann and the family.  I spoke to David ever so briefly after Sandra’s passing and he was doing well all things considered.

“I am the resurrection and the life.  Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.  Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.”  (Jesus speaking – John 11:25-26)

Because Jesus lives, Sandra lives!

“Your prayer life depends on your trust in God.”  (Mark Batterson)

The arrangements for Mark Knighten have been set.  Visitation (10:00AM) and service (11:00AM) in our auditorium this Saturday, September 5.  Burial in the Orange Grove Cemetery.  Those helping with the feeding of the Knighten family need to have all food/drinks in our Preschool Building by 11:00AM Saturday.  Keep praying for the Knighten family.

Last word I received from Leigh Ann is that her mother, Sandra McElwee, remains about the same.  Sandra’s numbers are going down.  Keep praying for Sandra, David, Leigh Ann, Stuart and the entire family.

Carol Lucky did not receive her dialysis treatment yesterday.  Carol & Terry need our prayers.

Marisa Felps asks for us to pray for her husband, Donnie, as he navigates some physical problems.  No visits, calls, texts, et cetera for the time being.  Thank you for understanding and for praying.

John Milton Ladnier seemingly suffered from heat exhaustion on Tuesday.  He got dehydrated.  His wife, Teresa, is now cracking that proverbial whip and will keep him in line.  Pray for John.

A few of our folks have visited Betty Hamil this week.  She is doing well physically but struggling emotionally.  Pray for Betty!  Want to send Betty a card?  Mail it to Betty Hamil Room 105 Carillon Oaks 5461 Kooiman Road Theodore, AL 36582.

Ten of the eleven men traveling to Guatemala depart this Sunday, September 6, with the eleventh one departing on Monday, 9/7.  Pray for these men as they travel and minister.

We were blessed with a good day in our services yesterday.  Thank the Lord!

Church wide fellowship this Sunday, 9/6, following our 4:00PM worship service.  The fellowship will take place at the Spanish Trail Lanes from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.  Bro. Abel will drive our charter bus for those needing transportation.

There will be a student ministry fellowship following bowling in our CAB from 10:00PM until midnight.  All students, 6th – seniors, are invited to attend.  Questions?  Contact Eddie Albritton.

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday, 9/6.  Please note the early starting time for our afternoon service.

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