Pastor's Blog

The arrangements for Eddie Albritton’s brother-in-law, Charlie Keyes, have not been finalized but it is looking like there will be a graveside service on Saturday, 1/31, in the Laurel, MS area.  This is a fluid situation but that appears to be the plan at this time.  Keep praying for the Keyes family.

Jason Fosmore’s dad is doing well and “may” be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.  Bro. Abel visited him yesterday and, Lord willing, I will do likewise today.  Keep praying!

This Sunday, 1/25, is going to be a full day for the Friendship family.  First, we will be blessed to have Evangelist Johnny Tucker preaching in our 10:00AM service.  This was not planned but I am thankful to have Bro. Johnny & Miss Judy with us.

Second, we will receive a special offering for our Refresh project in both services.  We need around twenty-nine thousand dollars to reach our goal.  II Corinthians 9:7.  Pray and then give as the Lord leads.  Not equal gifts but equal sacrifice!

Third, there will be a baked spaghetti lunch available immediately following the morning service.  This is a fundraiser to help our students going on the June mission trip to Guatemala.  Spaghetti, green beans, bread and dessert.  Cost is eight dollars per plate with a forty dollar maximum per immediate family.  These will be “to go” plates and they will be available in the Preschool Building.  Cash, checks (payable to Friendship Baptist) or Venmo will all be accepted.

Fourth, our Finance Committee will present our proposed 2026 budget in a meeting beginning at 4:00PM in the auditorium.  This will be a time for questions and discussion.  The proposed budget will then be affirmed, no discussion, by the Friendship family during our 5:00PM service.

Fifth, I will share the plans for our special Sunday, February 15, 2026.  I am excited about that day!

Mission of Hope service tomorrow night, 1/24, at 7:00PM.  Everyone invited!

Revival services Sunday, 2/22, through Wednesday, 2/25 with Evangelist Dan Lanier.  Pray for revival.

If the weather folks are correct, this Sunday is going to be a wet one.  I am praying that we will be “unbaptistic” and show up in record numbers in spite of the rain.

Basketball tomorrow night and Saturday morning.  Pray for this ministry.

Myrtle Junior aka Tiffany has agreed to join Bro. Abel as co-director of our VBS this year.  Hooray!  The dates are Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5.  Times will be from 9:00AM until noon daily.  Begin praying now for this most important week.

This entry has been too long.  Katie Tillman wanted me to mention how proud she is of her husband, Grant, being the chairman of our deacons but I do not have space to do so.  Sorry, Katie.

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