Pastor's Blog

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:12-15 (NASB)

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.

Larry Crawley departs for Zambia & Uganda today.  Pray for Larry and this mission trip.  We look forward to hearing from him upon his return home.

Raymond Wilkinson’s mother is scheduled to have surgery today.  Pray for that to go well.

Myrtle Bowden received another chemo treatment yesterday and, per Cecil, she did well during and afterwards which is a praise.

Riley & Donna Glass’ granddaughter, Riley, will have heart surgery tomorrow in Birmingham.  Pray for Riley, the doctors and the family.

Jerry Whitmore sent me a message yesterday saying that if all goes as planned then they will have the closing on their house tomorrow afternoon.  The moving company will arrive either tomorrow or Friday and, if I understand correctly, Jerry & Gloria will begin driving to Virginia on Saturday.  Jerry & Gloria have been faithful to the Friendship family and are going to be missed.  I am grateful that they are able to move closer to their sons and their families.  Pray for Jerry & Gloria.

Our students will be attending a Winter Retreat (since it is so much like Winter here) this Saturday, Sunday & Monday.  Pray for Bro. Abel, our students and the other chaperones as they take part in this retreat.

Speaking of Winter, the weather forecasters are calling for some cooler temperatures for us on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of next week.  They are even forecasting a low of twenty nine on Tuesday night – YES!

LSU knew they were losing Burrow to graduation and it now appears they will lose Joe Brady too – ouch!

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