Pastor's Blog

Trish Blackwell sent me an e-mail saying that Kent Blaylock had a port put in place yesterday and will soon begin receiving chemotherapy treatments.

Also, her mom, Carolyn Blaylock, continues to have some difficulties in her recovery from her heart surgery.

Keep Kent & Carolyn in your prayers.  Thanks!

Little did I know when I posted this morning about the Friendship family not having anyone in the hospital that Caroline Ford was indeed a patient (I am thinking mental ward!).  She had a heart cath late morning and is showed no problems (it did prove that she has a heart which I had my doubts).  This is good news but she still has a root of her problems and they do not know what it is.

James Dempster worked with Marisa Felps in the auto parts store.  He passed from this life yesterday afternoon.  The visitation with his family will take place tomorrow night from 5:00 – 8:00PM at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.  The graveside service will take place on Thursday from Pinecrest on DIP.

Bro. Jerry shared with me this morning that Brenda Poiroux got sick while on the trip with the senior adults.  It is my understanding that she and Gerald are headed home today.

Pray for all three of these needs.

Terry Lucky did come home from the hospital on Sunday.  At this moment, the Friendship family has no one in the hospital and that is a good thing.

Met with Austin & Nicole last night for some pre-marital counseling.  They are going to go through with it anyway despite my best efforts – LOL!  Ladies, remember the wedding shower for them tonight from 6:30 until 8:00PM at our house.  Registered at Target, Wal Mart and Tide Marine.

Speaking of showers, Dr. Jack Bailey stole an idea from another pastor (Dr. Tom Campbell) that I may see about stealing from him.  The person(s) gets the gifts and it does not require that folks give up their time.  Takes away some of the personal touch but it does have some advantages.

September is the month for the members of the Friendship family to sign up for the Summer 2014 GRACE trips.  I am being contacted regularly by folks outside the Friendship family asking for the opportunity to join us on a trip next Summer.  They will be given that opportunity beginning October 1, 2013.  Sign up now by using one of the forms in the foyer of the auditorium or contacting me electronically.

Holly Isom joined us for our second service this past Sunday morning.  It was so good to see her.  She is one of those “outsiders” who joined us this past Summer for a GRACE trip and is now seemingly hooked.  She also has been very kind to a number of our young adults by hiring them at the place of business where she is the manager.

I have not heard from our senior adults but I live by the adage that “no news is good news” and trust that is true in this case too.

Watched maybe five minutes of the two NFL games combined last night.  My football mind is on a college game this weekend.  College football > the NFL in my opinion.  Once again, Joe David is wrong!

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