Pastor's Blog

The funeral arrangements for Mr. Harvey Collier, Eric’s father, are as follows:  visitation on Monday, June 3, from 10:00AM until the noon service time.  The visitation and service will take place from the San Souci Baptist Church.  Please pray for the Collier family as they walk through this valley.

It is 1:00PM.  Herbert Benefield just called to say that the doctor has completed the heart cath on Bro. Kerry.  He has multiple blockages (possibly 5) that are 80 – 90% blocked.  He will be sent home today and then scheduled for open heart surgery at some point next week.

Also, he has a problem with a valve.  The doctor said that without the blockages, they would most likely just keep an annual check on the valve.  However, since they will be doing the by-pass surgery, they will most likely repair the valve too.

After the doctor confers with a surgeon, he will call Barbara with more details.

Unless something changes, this will be the last update today on Bro. Kerry’s situation.  Pray for him.

It is 12:00PM.  Bro. Kerry continues to wait to be taken for his heart cath.  I went to the hospital around 8:00AM and stayed until 8:30AM or so.  Bro Jerry Hovel and his grandson, Gabe, were with Bro. Kerry as were Herbert & Peggy Benefield.  I prayed with Bro. Kerry and asked them to keep me posted.

Just talked to Herbert and it appears that Bro. Kerry is probably still a couple of hours away from his procedure.  He is “next” in line.  BTW, Barbara Kelley has taken sick and is not physically able to be with Bro. Kerry.

Also, Sanna Collier sent me a text to let me know that Eric’s father passed away during the early morning.  I asked if this was expected and she said “yes/no” as his health has been decline but not to the expected point of death.  I will post the arrangements once they have been finalized.

Pray for Bro. Kerry, Barbara, and the Collier family.

Bro. Kerry Kelley is scheduled to have a heart cath today (hopefully this morning).

Marisa Felps called yesterday afternoon to say that the report Carla received from the doctor regarding her scans was okay – not great news and not terribly bad news.  They found no new spots and will be tweaking her medications.  She still has been having problems with sores in her mouth.  She does have a broken bone just above her ankle and they put her in a boot.  Keep praying!

Had a nice visit with Miss Barbara Nevin.  Also, Tanya Love’s best friend came in the hospital room as I was leaving and we had a good conversation.  No change there.

Our Wednesday evening service/Bible studies/classes will begin at 6:30PM beginning this Wednesday, June 5.  Please note this time change.

We are on a regular schedule this Sunday morning/evening.  I pray that the members of the Friendship family will be faithful!

Soy did a good bit of mowing yesterday which greatly lightens my load today/tomorrow.  Has he helped in the garden?  Really?  The garden continues to be a place of solitude for me.

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