Pastor's Blog

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”  (Psalm 19:14 KJV)

Today’s Bible reading – John 14-17

Happy fifth birthday to our granddaughter, Lizzi!  She has the easiest birth date to remember  as it is 11/11/11!  She was born at 11:16AM.  (Would have been 11:11AM but Soy had to go to the bathroom!)  We had a celebration for Lizzi last night and I hope her day is blessed!

A huge “thank you” to all of our veterans on this Veterans Day.  This is a day to celebrate all of those men and women who have served our country in the military.  Hopefully, our president elect will keep his promise of not forsaking our veterans!

Two major surgeries first thing this morning – Warren “Blow Joe” Guidry will have heart by pass surgery.  How many by passed will be done?  I am not sure if they ever nailed it down but I do know he has multiple blockages.  Pray for Blow Joe, Cecil and the family.

David McElwee will also be having heart by pass surgery this morning.  He is in Birmingham.  Pray that everything goes well during his surgery and for Sandra & family as they wait beside him.

Remember, the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration that as set to surprise Sammy & Myrtle Bowden and Warren & Cecil Guidry has been postponed.  It was supposed to take place tonight but Blow Joe’s surgery has changed everything.

The celebration of life service for Calvin Crist takes place today.  Pray for Courtney and the family.  I am sure Calvin made his share of mistakes along the way but, in my opinion, he did one thing very well in raising Courtney.  She is a sweetheart!  I truly love Courtney and Chris!  What a dedicated young family!

I will be visiting Miss Mary Jackson this morning to get an update on her procedure from yesterday.  Bro. Jerry was with her during that time but I have not spoken to him since it was finished.

I am still miffed at Carla Kyser so I refuse to mention the “fun day/color run” set for tomorrow at Bryant High School from 8:00AM until noon.  No mention of the run, the games, the food, et cetera.  Folks, I am teaching Carla a lesson and hopefully she will learn from it!

I pray daily for Greg Boutwell.  It saddens me that Greg cannot be involved in our services any longer as he was the epitome of faithfulness.  He loved to teach Sunday School and did a really good job of being prepared.  As the Lord brings him to your mind, pray for Greg.  (I mentioned how well Calvin did by raising Courtney.  Greg also raised a daughter, Kim.  I will just not have any comment!)

Pray for those battling cancer.  Tim Knighten’s PET scan has been scheduled for this Monday, 11/14.

Lord willing, all of our family will leave at some point today heading to Birmingham/Danville as we will celebrate my parent’s sixtieth wedding anniversary this Sunday.   Our entire family will join them in church and we will then enjoy a meal together.  I will then be involved in a retirement roast on Sunday evening for Pastor Jack Bailey.  (If he has not joined Al S in moving to Canada)  Lisa and I will return home on Monday, Lord willing.

In my absence, Bro. Jerry Hovel will preach in our two morning services.  Pray for him as he prepares and preaches.  Then, Derrick & Jodie Wilkerson will be sharing in our evening service.

Hopefully, I will do another entry today with an update on Blow Joe & David (Sandra, help me!).

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