Pastor's Blog

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.  I pray many members of the Friendship family, along with guests, will attend.

Hilda Gunter’s surgery went well and she came home from the hospital.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Bro. Jerry visited Linda Green in the hospital yesterday but I did not get an update.  Just keep praying.

Chuck Rockwell remains in the hospital but hopefully he will be moved to a rehab facility soon.

The visitation with Lindsey Vice’s cousin’s family will take place tonight from 6:00 – 8:00PM from the Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS.  Another visitation will take place in the morning, 5/18, from 11:00AM until the noon service time.  Pray for the family during this most difficult time.

One of Andy & Betty Hamil’s sons-in-law who lives in Forrest, MS is missing.  He is in his seventies and has been showing signs of dementia.  He left the house yesterday in his truck to run an errand and has not been seen since.  Pray for his wife, Anita, the family and those searching for him.

Hal Barkley passed from this life some days ago.  There will be a visitation with the family this Friday, 5/19, from 5:00PM until the 6:00PM memorial service time.  Pray for his mother, Carolyn, and the family.

No update on Larry Crawley but I do ask that you keep praying for him.

I have not checked on Decker or Sherry but also ask that you continue to pray for them daily.

Our friend, Kristie Potts, in Michigan continues her battle against a malignancy.  Keep praying!

Jason Husband is doing well in his recovery from surgery.  Brad & Daphne continue to provide excellent health care.  Joey & Bibbi spent time with him yesterday afternoon and fed him supper.  I appreciate those who have called him to check on him.  He loves it!

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

Hilda Gunter is having surgery this morning.  This is the surgery that was postponed from a few weeks ago.  Pray that all goes well.  Bro. Jerry is there with her.

Bro. Jerry visited Linda Green and Chuck Rockwell in the respective hospitals yesterday.  The doctors are still trying to determine what is going on with Linda’s heart.  Pray for them to have wisdom.  Again, Linda Green is such a fine lady.

Chuck is doing much better.  His wife, Beth, was there with him and the visit was very good.  Keep praying for Chuck.

Keep praying for Larry Crawley and his visits to the doctors this week.

Jason Husband is doing well.  A home health nurse visited with him yesterday morning and said all is going well in his recovery.  Brad & Daphne Hutto continue to monitor his medical needs which is great.  Pray for Jason.

At the time of this writing, the arrangements have not been posted for Lindsey Vice’s cousin.  Keep praying for the family.

Alma Bryant High School’s graduation takes place this afternoon.  Mobile Christian High School’s graduation takes place this Saturday, 5/20.  Congratulations to all of the graduates especially those from the Friendship family.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow – morning and evening.

Sign up for the Christmas GRACE Ministries trip to Guatemala continues through May 31.  Sign up by emailing me at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.

Last day of our spring soccer league takes place this Saturday, 5/20.  Pray for this ministry.

Children’s choir spring musical this Sunday, 5/21, beginning at 6:00PM.

Lisa is scheduled to arrive home tomorrow night.  Hooray!

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

Miss Linda Green suffered a heart attack over the weekend.  Linda Green is one of the finest, most faithful persons I have ever known.  She has always been compassionate toward others and has helped many folks along the way.  Pray for Linda as the doctors determine a course of action.

Chuck Rockwell remains in the hospital.  It appears he will remain there for around another week and will then most likely be moved to a rehab facility.  Keep praying for Chuck, Beth & Greg.

Spoke to Larry Crawley yesterday following our morning service.  He has an appointment with an oncologist this week and one with an pulmonologist too.  He will be having radiation treatments.  Pray for Larry.

Jason Husband was discharged from the hospital on Friday afternoon.  He is doing well all things considered.  Brad & Daphne Hutto have been providing medical care which has been a huge blessing.  Thank you Brad & Daphne.  He will be visited by a home health care nurse today and will see his surgeon next Monday, 5/22.  Keep praying for Jason.

Lindsey Vice’s first cousin passed from this life late Friday afternoon.  She was only thirty-four years of age.  Pray for the family as they walk through this valley.

We were blessed with a great service yesterday morning.  The attendance was strong and the spirit was sweet.  I am very grateful to each person who was present.  Also, thank you for understanding the decision to not have a service last night.  I can only hope that families were able to have some additional family time.

Regular schedule on our campus this Wednesday.

Our children’s choir will present their spring musical this Sunday evening, 5/21, beginning at 6:00PM.

Our VBS will take place Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14.  Pray for this ministry.

Anyone wishing to take part in the November 28 through December 5, 2023 GRACE Ministries mission trip to Guatemala needs to send me an email no later than Wednesday, May 31.  pastor@friendshipfamily.net

Speaking of Guatemala, my wife, Lisa, is presently there and will return home this Wednesday evening.  She is definitely missed while she is away.

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

In my mind, I posted an entry yesterday morning.  Best I can figure, someone stole it off the internet.  What is this world coming to?  I probably should start copyrighting these entries!

I was honored by Glenn, Margy & Blake Perkins as they allowed me the privilege of helping with Chad’s celebration of life service yesterday afternoon.  I am thankful to Pastor Paul Meredith doing the committal service.  Also thankful to Jeanette Bates for providing the instrumental music before and after the service.  Glenn & Margy have a tough road in front of them so please join me in continuing to pray for them as often as the Lord brings them to your mind or lays them on your heart.  Glenn & Margy are good folks!

Jason Husband remains in the hospital but may be discharged later today.  The dude has had like two million visitors!  Thank you to the Friendship family and others for being so kind and thoughtful.  Pray for Jason as he is experiencing some pain and discomfort.

Chuck Rockwell remains in intensive care.  Keep praying for Chuck, Beth & Greg.

Lindsey Vice’s cousin also remains in intensive care.  There has been no change in her condition.  Please pray.

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday morning and evening.  I encourage those who can to attend a worship service with their mother on this special day.  I have not had the opportunity to do so for the past forty-five years and, yes, there is some regret that comes with that.  Mama has obviously played a major role in my life as she helped lay the spiritual foundation for me.  I am thankful.  I can promise you that if I lived near Mama and could attend Mother’s Day worship with her then I would do so every year without fail.  When Mama is gone (or me) then there will not be a “next year!”

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

Bro. Jerry sent a message saying that Jason’s surgery is over and that he did well.  Did well is translated, “they feel they got it all” which is obviously a very good thing.  Pray for Jason as he now begins the recovery process.

First up on the prayer list this morning is Jason Husband as he will be having surgery.  Pray that all goes well and that the surgery will be a success.

Tim Knighten got a very good report from the doctor yesterday.  He does not have to travel back to Houston until four months from now.  Tim & Peggy are giving God the glory!

I posted the obituary for Chad Perkins.  Everything takes place tomorrow from Serenity Funeral Home.  Keep praying for Glenn, Margy, Blake and family.

Chuck Rockwell remains in the hospital and needs our prayers.

Regular schedule on our campus today.

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

Chad Glenn Perkins, a resident of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away at home on May 4, 2023. He had battled crippling arthritis for many years.

Chad is survived by his parents, Glenn and Margy Perkins; a brother, Blake (Allyson); nephew, Landon, and niece, Zadie; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer and Rebecca Perkins and Olson and Nell Smyly; also his beloved dog and sidekick, Wrigley.

Chad was born, July 4, 1979, in Mobile, Alabama. He was very tenderhearted and loved dearly by family and friends.
Chad was a 1997 graduate of Grand Bay High School and received his associate degree from Bishop State. One of his fondest memories was being on the State Championship Baseball team of 1997 at Grand Bay High School.

He loved electronics and one of his favorite hobby’s was working on iPhones and computers.

He will forever be missed by everyone who knew him and will live in our hearts forever!

Services will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Serenity Funeral Home, 8691 Old Pascagoula Rd. Theodore, AL with a Visitation from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm; followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm in the Chapel. Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Perkins, Landon Touchtone, Chase Perkins, Von Banks and Edward Johnson. Interment will be at Grand Bay Cemetery.

On the top of my prayer list this morning is Tim Knighten.  He and Peggy are in Houston where Tim spent yesterday being tested, scanned, et cetera.  Today, he meets with the doctor to discuss the results of those tests and scans.  He and Peggy will then head home.  Pray for a great report and for traveling mercies.

Second on my prayer list this morning is Jason Husband and his surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning.  Pray that all goes well.

Keep praying for Chuck Rockwell as he remains in the hospital.

Larry Crawley is obviously still battling his malignancy.  Keep Larry in your prayers.

Buddy Brewer also continues his fight against a malignancy.  He is basically following the doctor’s recommendations so just keep praying for him.

I continue to pray for Keith Barrett daily too.  Join me in this prayer.

Please join me in praying for our friends, John & Kristie Potts, in Michigan.  Kristie is battling cancer and is taking a natural route to rid her body of this disease.  She has some scans coming up.  She is a lady of very strong faith.  Great couple.

I did not talk to Glenn Perkins yesterday but he and Margy obviously need our continued prayer support.

Keep praying for Decker and Sherry in Montgomery.

Leslee Herrington told me of a friend whose husband passed away very unexpectedly at the age of thirty-three.  Pray for the family.

Also, keep praying for Eric’s brother-in-law as he battles a brain tumor.

Bro. Abel has plans to do make up soccer games this afternoon.  That did not go so well yesterday so not sure how today will work out.

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

The visitation with the Wilma Johnson family will take place in our auditorium this morning from 10:00AM until the 11:00AM service time.  Pray for Willie and the family as they walk through this valley.  Thank you to those who are helping minister to the Johnson family by providing a meal following the burial.

Glenn & Margy Perkins have not been able to complete the arrangements for their son, Chad.  Pray for them as they continue to take life one step at a time.

Chuck Rockwell remains in the hospital.  Keep praying.

Jason Husband is scheduled to have surgery this Wednesday, 5/10.  Pray for all to go well.  Jason is such an important member of the Friendship family.

I ask for continued prayers for Decker Terry in Montgomery and his niece, Sherry.

The Lord blessed us with a good day in our services yesterday.  Bro. Johnny Tucker was faithful in delivering the Word of God to us.  Katelyn Johnson and those who helped her did a nice job with the lunch for our senior adults.  The Friendship family gave generously to Bro. Johnny & Miss Judy.  Good attendance.  Great spirit.  To God be the glory.

It will be our joy to recognize and celebrate our mothers this Sunday, 5/14.  I pray that many will join us for this special day!

May is the month for folks to sign up for the November 28 – December 5, 2023 GRACE Ministries mission trip to Guatemala.  You can do so by sending me a personal email (pastor@friendshipfamily.net).  Please do no later than May 31.  Questions?  Call me or send me an email.

One more thing – Virginia Morris and her daughter, Gloria, brought all of the ministerial staff enchiladas last week.  Wow, talk about good!  Thank you ladies for this blessing!

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

Happy twelfth birthday to our granddaughter, Emmy.  She had a small gathering with family and friends yesterday and we will have the traditional Sunday lunch family gathering today.  Lisa and I love Emmy and pray that she will have a great birthday!

We recognize our senior adults in our morning service today.  Evangelist Johnny Tucker will bring the message.  The church will provide a delicious lunch in the CAB immediately following the service.  An advanced “thank you” to Katelyn Johnson for leading the lunch ministry and to Bro. Dylan Westbrook for rearranging children’s church to make the CAB available.  We want all of our senior adults present for the 10:00AM service and lunch!

Bro. Johnny will also be preaching in tonight’s service which begins at 6:00PM.  We will receive a love offering for Bro. Johnny & Miss Judy in both services today.  Friendship family, pray and come prepared to be a financial blessing.

My heart has been heavy for the almost past forty-eight hours as I learned of Chad Perkins’ passing from this life.  Arrangements still pending.  Keep praying for Glenn, Margy, Blake and family.

Chuck Rockwell continues to need our prayer support.  Pray for Chuck, Beth & Greg as they walk through this time.

We will have a special prayer for Jason Husband in tonight’s service in anticipation of his surgery on Wednesday, 5/10.

Willie Johnson’s mother passed from this life last week.  A visitation and service will take place at Friendship tomorrow morning. Pray for Willie and family.

I pray that you will have a great Sunday with Jesus.  Attend church!