Pastor's Blog

As I was returning home from the Mila Lingle funeral service, Carl Bradley called to say that his niece, Crystal Davis, had just passed away (1:45PM or so).  She has battled cancer for some time now even though she was only about 27 years old.  The arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Please pray for this family. 

I am thankful that there are actually folks out there reading these entries.  I was contacted several times yesterday with folks wanting to know why there was no blog entry?  Sorry for not blogging but suffice it to say that my life has been a bit of a blur for the past couple of days.  Thanks for understanding. 

Nanette Fontenot did well through her surgery yesterday.  I spoke to her very briefly via the phone last night.  The service on Wednesday afternoon for Mickey Howard went well too.  Pastor Bryce Evans was obviously emotionally shaken by the loss of a dear friend and church member.  As far as I know, there has been no significant change in the situation for Tim Lee, Crystal Davis, or Melanie Byrne.  There has seemingly been some improvement in Sandy Atcheson’s condition although she remains in an intensive care unit in a local hospital.

I have received a couple of e-mail requests for prayers.  First, my sister’s husband, Tony Smallwood, had sinus surgery in February.  It has now been determined that he has MRSA staph infection because of that surgery.  He has really been having a difficult time related to this so please pray for him.   

Vera Bosarge has asked us to pray for Mary Claire Bice.  This young girl is from the Irvington area and is around 9 years old.  She had an accident involving a fall from a horse, is in a local hospital, and I understand the situation is critical.  Please pray. 

I will preach the graveside service today for Mila (pronounced Mela) Lingle today around noon.  Obviously, this will be a difficult service as Mila was only five days old when she passed from this life.  Please continue to pray for Jason, Jenn, Ava, Kenny, & Nancy.  Pray that God will use me to help comfort this family during this difficult time. 

Lord willing, Lisa, the girls, and I will drive to Tuscaloosa this afternoon in order to attend Bama’s homecoming game tomorrow.  This really is more about family than it is a game as Brad & Daphne and Michael & Deidra will join us for the weekend.  For us, this is an annual tradition and we look forward to some family time.  I’m sure my sons-in-law can’t wait for this “bonding” time with me! 

I am looking forward to our prayer time in the auditorium tomorrow night.  You are invited to join us at 9:00PM as we ask God to bless our Sunday services and bring other petitions to Him. 

I probably should ask you to pray for Wes Bates as his beloved Cubs are down 0 – 2 in their series.  However, I am sure Wes is keeping the faith! 

The next post from me should come on Monday.  I hope you have a great weekend.  I hope the members of the Friendship family will join us in our services this Sunday.  I encourage all of our other readers to be in their respective churches this Sunday too. 

I hope you will have a great weekend with Jesus.