Pastor's Blog

I was wrong when I wrote yesterday that James Davis had been moved to another room within the hospital.  Don’t know if that has happened yet or not but do know he is still hospitalized.

Martha Patrick remains hospitalized too.  Not sure all that is wrong with her but it came after her latest heart cath.

Larry Blackwell’s grandmother passed away.  I think she lived in Louisiana.  Larry will not be physically able to attend the funeral service.  Pray for Larry’s family during this time.

Chris Howell, Jay Black, Tony Hacker, & Sherry Lavelle began the process of installing the carpet in the CAB last night.  I appreciate their work!  PLEASE NOTE – the upstairs area of the CAB is off limits to everyone tonight including the classes that normally meet in those rooms! Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

There will be a “toddler shower” brunch for Bella Wilkerson this Saturday, 8/28, beginning at 10:00AM.  It will take place in the home of Bro. Jerry & Tena Hovel.  Ladies, you are encourage to attend this “come and go” shower.

Normal day today around Friendship.  It will conclude with our young adults continuing their study of Radical.  I hope to be joined by a large number of the Friendship family members for our study times/worship services.

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

James Davis has been moved to another room within the hospital as they continue to evaluate and decide what the next step will be in his situation.  Martha Patrick is also in the hospital but I do not know the details of her situation.  Pastor Art Burroughs did well through his procedure in Birmingham yesterday and is expected to come home today.

We had a pretty good number out for our visitation last night.  Some good visits were made although I went 0 for 3 in my attempts to find anyone at home.  Thanks to each one who took part in this ministry.

The carpet in the upstairs of the CAB was removed last night.  I saw Tony Hacker, Rusty Suthoff, Chris Howell, Jay Black (can you believe it?), Chad Blakeney, and Chris Taylor (not sure if he was helping or socializing).  If there were others, I will find out and give them a shout out tomorrow!  Thanks to these guys for helping the process continue.  Word has it that the installation of the carpet will begin tonight so the end (upstairs) is definitely in sight!  Praise the Lord!

2011 mission trips sign up update – it appears that all three of our summer trips will reach capacity plus.  Members of the Friendship family must sign up by this Sunday, 8/29, in order to reserve their spot on one of the trips.  There may be openings for you later but no guarantees.  Again, the dates are June 16 – 23 (Pastor), July 14 – 21 (Bro. Jerry) and July 21 – 28 (young adults only).

Pretty big day around the Turrentine house as Hien begins college (Harvard on the Highway) and Daphne begins teaching in the nursing program in college.  Thanks to Rhea Rhea for being Hien’s wheels!

Kirk Herbstreit became my siblings favorite ESPN personality this past weekend while he completely fell off my list!  Why?  Picked AU to win the SEC west this season.  He has been around Lou Holtz way too long!  Only 9 days until the college football season begins!

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