Pastor's Blog

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Visited Elaine Brown yesterday morning and she was thinking that she might be discharged later in the day.  I do not know if that happened.  I do know she is ready to get out of the hospital.  Pray for Elaine.

Visited Danny Lafferty too.  He has improved but still has a ways to go with his speech.  He did talk to me some which is a positive.  Keep praying for Danny.

Tim Knighten’s dad, Les Knighten, is fighting for his life over in Pensacola.  Pray for Tim and his brother as they have some tough decisions in front of them.  Pray for Mr. Knighten.

Shirley Johnson did have surgery yesterday but I do not know the outcome.  Pray for Shirley.

The visitation with the Leasa Salter family takes place tomorrow morning from 9:00AM until the 11:00AM memorial service.  The Friendship family has been asked to provide the desserts for the family following the service. Contact Tina Wilkinson if you will help.  I am going to say have your desserts in the fellowship hall no later than 9:30AM.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Haven of Hope P.O. Box 8504. Mobile, AL 36689.  Keep praying for the family.

Lynn Brewer is Vinnie Brewer’s daughter-in-law.  Lynn’s father, Pastor J.L. Gore, passed away on Wednesday.  The visitation with the family takes place today from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at Heritage Funeral Home on Highway 63 in Escatawpa, MS.  The celebration of life service will take place in Wayne County, MS on Saturday, 12/29, at 1:00PM.  Pray for the Gore family during this difficult time.

We had a nice attendance at the meeting last night.  Momentum is building for the school construction.  As a matter of fact, we have someone willing to match dollar for dollar up to one hundred thousand dollars given/pledged in January 2019.  Will you prayerfully consider giving/pledging during January?  All pledges need to be paid no later than September 30, 2019.  What a kind offer this person has made.  God has opened a door.  Will we be obedient?  Spread the word, please.

Rhett Butler and Carl Ray Moulds worked on the CAB doors again yesterday.  I finally figured this thing out – those two are doing the work but Bob Evans is the one who came up with the plan.  So, Bob is the brains behind this job.  Now you know the rest of the story.

I had four tickets to the Orange Bowl which will be played tomorrow night in Miami.  I gave two to my sister and her husband (big Bama fans) and then one to Brad and one to Soy.  Morris Bryant provided two for Deidra and Daphne.  So, while those four are enjoying the game, Lisa and  I will be monitoring eight tornadoes!  Something is wrong with this picture!  If Alabama wins will I travel to California?  No.  Taking a week of vacation to visit an Uncle & Aunt in Peru the following week.  (I have to get a new travel agent!)

I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus.  I may not post tomorrow because of tornado activity on Potter Tract Road!  Remember, one worship service this Sunday, 12/30.  It will begin at 10:30AM.