Pastor's Blog

Let’s begin with some good news – Lee Sessions was present in our second morning service yesterday.  He has had a tough go but he has strong faith and a great caregiver.  It was a blessing to see Lee.  Keep praying!

Clara Broadus’ sister, Dianne Clark, passed from this life late last night.  Obviously, arrangements pending.  Pray for Clara and family.

Pastor Cecil “Doc” Wainwright passed from this life last Monday, 9/6.  Here are the arrangements as posted by the funeral home – Celebration of life services will be held at Independent Church of God in Irvington, AL on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at 6 PM. Visitation will take place before the service from 4 PM until 6 PM. Graveside services will take place the following day (Wednesday, September 15th, 2021) at 11 AM from the graveside at Oddfellows Cemetery.

Pray for Pastor Doc’s family.  I did not know him well but he was always very kind to me.  His brother, Charles, and family are part of the Friendship family.  My heart always hurts when a fellow pastor passes from this life.

We were blessed with good services yesterday.  The girls who shared the message in song last night did a nice job.  I spent some time with a family following our evening service and they plan to join the Friendship family this Sunday evening.  God gives the increase and we give Him the glory.

Our children’s ministry will be off campus this coming Sunday.  If you are the parent of a child, fifth grade and under, then you need to contact Dylan or Elizabeth Westbrook for the details.

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