Pastor's Blog

Keith Young age 53 of Tucker, GA; formerly of Snellville, GA; passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born on August 10, 1963, a 1981 Graduate of South Gwinnett High School, Keith was employed with Home Depot for 18 years, and a member of First Baptist Church Tucker. He was preceded in death by his Father Allen Keith Young, Sister  Dianah Lynn Young, and Brother Ronald Allen Young. He is survived by Wife; Alison Smith Young of Tucker, GA, Mother; Wanda Welch Young of Snellville, GA, Brother & Sister In Law; Gordon & Jackie Young, Niece; Caroline Young, Nephew; Cooper-Young all of Oak Hill, VA,  Aunt: Mary Stewart of Cumming, GA. And many special friends in Friendship Baptist Church in Grand Bay, AL including Pastor Jerald Hovel and Jerry & Gloria Whitmore. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 9:30 am at Snellville United Methodist Church with Dr. Jim Cantrell officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service Lawrenceville, GA. (770)962-2200 ByrdandFlanigan.com

I failed to mention in my first entry today that Bro. Jerry Hovel is on vacation this week.  He will not be back in the office until Tuesday, May 30.  Therefore, please respect his time away and do not contact him.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10

T0day’s Bible reading – 1 Chronicles 16-18; John 7:28-53

Tuesday, May 23 – 1 Chronicles 19-21; John 8:1-27
Wednesday, May 24 – 1 Chronicles 22-24; John 8:28-59
Thursday, May 25 – 1 Chronicles 25-27; John 9:1-23
Friday, May 26 – 1 Chronicles 28-29; John 9:24-41
Saturday, May 27 – 2 Chronicles 1-3; John 10:1-23
Sunday, May 28 – 2 Chronicles 4-6; John 10:24-42

I am under the impression that Tommy Watson should be moved to a facility much closer to Grand Bay at some point within the next day or so.

Ethan Nelson said that Shelby remains in a lot of pain, is receiving wound care, and has begun some physical therapy.  Keep praying for Shelby as she has a long road in front of her.

Kendall Falana and Amy Huhn had a maternal Uncle pass away yesterday morning.  Pray for that family.

Bro. Jerry Whitmore will update us on the arrangements for Keith Young once he receives them.

Good day in our services yesterday.  Special thanks to Tena Hovel, the other workers and the children for the musical last night.  It takes a lot of effort to put together such a program and I appreciate their efforts.  This concludes our children’s choir ministry until August.

Special recognition went to Amber Brannon, Jordan Eckert & Madison Poiroux yesterday morning as being the 2017 high school graduates in attendance in our 10:30AM service.  Jordan was the co-valedictorian of the 2017 Alma Bryant High School Class which deserves a huge congratulations.  All three of these girls had a GPA of over 4.0 which is impressive.

Bro. Jim Chinners did a nice job of sharing the Word with us in our two morning services yesterday.  Thank you Jim!

Prayer time tonight from 5:00 – 6:30PM in the auditorium.  Use the West side door to enter/exit.

GROW ministry tonight from 6:30PM until 7:30PM.  Meet in the fellowship hall at 6:30PM and then in the auditorium at 7:30PM for report time.

Did the Celtics really beat the Cavs in Cleveland last night?  Levi S says they did but you know how Levi is.  Wow!

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