Pastor's Blog

Vera Bosarge asks that we pray for her brother, David, who lives in North Carolina.  He was taken to the hospital last night with many health problems related to his heart and lungs.  Plans call for him to receive a pacemaker today.

Just received (6:45AM) the following from Jerry & Gloria:

Pastor,
Greetings in the Name of The Lord.

I apologize for not sending you any updates but Internet service is very sporadic. Even now as I type this I have no connection but am composing this trusting that I will get a opportunity to send it soon.

The conference is in its 2nd day and is going well. The main purpose seems to be to inspire the workers to greater goals in their ministries. Alex has set a goal of having at least one church in every major city by 2025 and PTL to have sent at least ten Missionaries out from India by that time.

The other speakers are fine men of God. So much better and more experienced than me in this type of conference. One is a Pastor from Ethiopia. Very dynamic. Their messages seemed to focus on “group inspiration”?? The Call of the ministry. “God has a plan for PTL.” etc. my messages are about our individual relationship to Christ. I wonder if they are out of place here but I have to speak what The Lord has placed on my heart. I wish you were here for some guidance but I am trusting that The Lord will be all I need each moment.

A good portion of this mornings session was spent inspiring the young people (13-20 years old) to listen for God’s calling on their lives to the Ministry. There is a very large number of families here. Beautiful children and ladies in their most colorful saris.

Very beautiful in this part if India. Actually a lot like Guat. except hotter. Lovely mountains across the skyline. Groves and groves of coconut palms and other tropicals.

The food has been ALL Indian. Very spicy. And of course it’s “tea time” every afternoon. Hot tea with milk and its 90 + degrees.

Gloria has been great. I am extremely blessed to have her with me and she has given her heart and her all to everyone here especially the women and children. Alex is setting aside a special session for her to share with the women.

Alex’s son has a phone that can set up a mobile hot spot. Hopefully I can get this off to you soon.

Thank you for you prayers!! Blessings to you and all the church.

Tina W posted the arrangements for Raymond’s Aunt Pat as a comment on yesterday’s entry.  Everything will take place in Marietta, GA tomorrow morning.  Pray for Raymond’s family as they go through this time.

Randall Clark’s grandmother, Joyce, passed away yesterday afternoon.  The tentative plans are to have a funeral service at 2:00PM on Sunday from the Franklin Creek Baptist Church.  Again, those plans are tentative.  Pray for the Clark family.

Mitchel Fox is scheduled to have surgery at some point today.  Tiffany Dawn is supposed to let me know the time.  Will she?  You never know with her!

Visited with Craig yesterday morning.  He is anxious to get out of the hospital but he cannot walk at this point.  However, that did not keep him from “breaking it down” as Elvis!

Visited with Tanya Love too as she has been moved to a room.  Apparently no change in her situation.  Keep praying!

Had a nice visit with Miss Barbara Nevin.  She was not in as much pain as she was the day before.

Visited Clyde Collins and he seemed to be doing well.

Tena Hovel’s dad has been placed under hospice care.

Mission of Hope tonight at 7:00PM.  Our senior high praise band will play/sing and I will be bringing a brief message.  At least the music will be good!

Church wide fellowship this Sunday evening at 5:00PM in the CAB.  The church will provide burgers, dogs, and drinks.  You bring the trimmings and desserts.  Someone seems to think that homemade ice cream would be a good dessert?

Dale & Karla Bosarge will share the Gospel through illusions beginning at 6:00PM.  That service will also be in the CAB.  We will receive a love offering for Dale & Karla as they are a faith based ministry.  (If I were in OBA, I would come to see this ministry!)

IMO, sad day for the BSA yesterday.

Parent/Child Dedication on June 2 and recognition of couples married for 50 plus years on June 9.  Both during the 10:30AM service.  We need names – call the office next week, please!

Evangelist David Miller (Edna’s first cousin) will be with us in all services on Sunday, June 30.  What a blessing!

It is nothing short of a miracle!  I began mowing around 5:30PM yesterday and then it happened – Soy got on a mower and Charles got in his air conditioned, Sirius radio tractor and began to help!  After the EMT was able to awaken me, I was able to mow until dark thirty.  Folks, this is certainly not a Biblical sign but it makes me believe Jesus is coming soon!

My sweet mother-in-law snapped and canned fourteen quarts of beans yesterday.  Is that a blessing or what!

It is 3:30AM and Lisa is mandating that I get to Walmart!  Gotta go!  Still looking for Stephanie Dunkley!

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