Oct
24
2018
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WEDNESDAY, 10/24/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

I am still reeling from the passing of Greg Boutwell.  I ask that you join me in continuing to pray for Rita, Kim, Kevin and the entire family as they walk through this valley.  The arrangements have not been completed but every indication is that everything will take place this Friday, 10/26.  Arrangements should be completed at some point today.

We will feed the Greg Boutwell family on Friday but not sure on those details just yet.

Sarah Thornton was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  Her attitude has been very, very positive and seem has remained upbeat throughout this whole ordeal.  Said she saw two of me as I was preaching Sunday morning and I quickly said, “I just hope you did not have to hear me twice!”  Pray for Sarah.

The number of men who have agreed to travel to Port St Joe, FL on Monday is now up to six.  We could use more.  Not sure what our work will consist of but I am being told that there is plenty to do.  We will probably leave the church around 3:00AM and get back around 11:00PM.  Just letting you know up front.  Email me if you are willing to join us.

Regular schedule this morning and tonight.  Lord willing, I will be in the pulpit for both services.

Marcus Hatcher will be in the CAB before tonight’s service for any child wishing to sign up for the basketball leagues.

Troy came out slinging the ball last night and the early run just proved too much for South to overcome.  Obviously South’s defense played much better in the second half but so did Troy’s.  Coach Collier had several of his former players in last night’s game – nice!

As I figured, the Dodgers could not handle the Red Sox last night.  It is highly possible that Boston will take their brooms to LA.

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

 

 

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Oct
23
2018
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GREG BOUTWELL ENTERS HEAVEN

Greg Boutwell departed this life and entered Heaven around 3:30AM today.  Pray for his wife, Rita, his children, Kim French (David) and Kevin along with the rest of the family.  Arrangements pending.

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Oct
23
2018
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TUESDAY, 10/23/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Sarah Thornton remains in the hospital as they are doing tests.  She is in good spirits.  Pray for Miss Sarah.

Jamie Jordan’s mother was discharged from the hospital yesterday morning.  That is good news.

We are on a regular schedule tomorrow morning and evening.  I pray that the members of the Friendship family will be faithful to attend.

If possible, I need to hear from any men willing to travel to Florida with us this coming Monday, 10/29, to help with the hurricane recovery by tomorrow night.  As it stands right now, we have two men committed.  Both of these men are taking off work.  We are a good number of young men who are retired and I was in hopes some of them could take part in this ministry.  If you can go then please email me at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  Thank you.

Troy vs South tonight at Ladd.  I know South pulled the upset in Troy last year but I do not think they can do so tonight.  (David French, please do not tell John that I said that!).   I would love to be wrong on this prediction.

Ok, the Dodgers and Red Sox square off for Game One in the World Series tonight.  I am in hopes that the Dodgers can win it thirty years after their last WS championship.  However, the Red Sox are the real deal.  I most likely will not watch any of the series but will keep up with it.

It will be a different Saturday this weekend with Alabama & Auburn having open weeks.

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

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Oct
22
2018
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MONDAY, 10/22/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Sarah Thornton had to leave our 8:00AM service yesterday.  She was eventually taken to the hospital and admitted.  It is suspected that she suffered a TIA.  Pray for Sarah.

Jamie Jordan’s mother is also in the hospital.  Pray for her.  I will be checking on these ladies this morning.

Good day in our services yesterday morning and evening.   We give God the glory.

Thank you to each person who adopted a resident from the Grand Bay Convalescent Home yesterday.  Of course this is for the Christmas party which will take place on Wednesday, 12/12.

We need candy and cakes for the Hallelujah Festival that takes place next on Wednesday, 10/31, from 6:00 – 8:00PM in our CAB. As always, workers are needed too.

Obviously, we did not go to Port St. Joe, Florida today.  Simply not enough folks able/willing to make the trip.  So, we are going to see if folks can go next Monday, 10/29.  Again, we would plan on a one day trip.  Not sure all that will involve as far as work is concerned but will know before we leave.  Ideally, would like to know who/how many men can join us by the end of the day this Wednesday, 10/24.  Please contact me via email at pastor@friendshipfamily.net.  The folks there do not need water, food, et cetera but do need manual laborers to help them recover.

How about these temperatures in South Mobile County?  Nice.  I prefer even cooler temperatures but I am not complaining but rather give thanks for what we are enjoying.

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

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Oct
19
2018
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FRIDAY, 10/19/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Good Friday morning from GRACE Mountain.  All is well here and I pray the same is true on the home front.

Evangelist Johnny Tucker, Pastor Mark Mast and I all preached in different places last night.  All three services were blessed.  I appreciate these men continuing to minister here.

Candy, cakes and workers needed for our Hallelujah Festival.  Contact Lindsey Vice for more information.

The following is from my letter which was sent/mailed yesterday.  I am copying it to this entry because time is of the essence.

“A church in Port St. Joe, Florida, Long Avenue Baptist Church, has reached out to us if we can/will help them in their recovery effort. They need manual labor. At the time of this writing they are still without electricity, water, et cetera. They cannot house people but they need help.

Here is what I received from their worship leader: “Any team that comes must be self contained as there is no power at the church. Of course, if using a camper or trailer, they can park in the back lot. Generators, gasoline, razor knives, gloves, respirator masks (because of mold and mildew). The mud is incredible so clothing that is of no value to the team.”

So, I am trying to get a group of folks together to travel down to Port St Joe this Monday, October 22, to help this church family. My plan is that we would leave early (3:00AM), drive down, work all day and then drive back. I know it is crazy but the area and this church needs help.

In order for this to be feasible I need to hear from some folks who are willing to make this day trip. Please contact me via e-mail at pastor@friendshipfamily.net if you will commit to go help. I need to hear from you as soon as possible. Could you miss one day of work to help our brothers & sisters?”

Their need obviously is great so if there are folks from other church families who can help Monday or whenever then please respond.  Long Avenue is very involved in our Guatemala ministry.

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

 

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Oct
18
2018
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THURSDAY, 10/18/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

There was no blog entry yesterday.  It seems that not a single one of our thirteen readers even noticed.  Am I writing these things to an audience of zero?

All is quiet and peaceful on the home front as far as I know.

The conference in Guatemala ended tonight.  It was a good conference.  The numbers did not get to where we had hoped but the folks who attended seemed to be blessed.  I was blessed by the attendees plus Randall & Rita Broome, Ben Labriel, Clint Landry, Jordan Lollar, Mark Mast, Blair Nodine, Terry Rainey, Marie Sullens, Soy & Deidra Taylor, Johnny Tucker, Tico Vargas & Sandra Wilson.  The dates for the 2019 conference have been set for Monday, October 7, through Thursday, October 10.

By the way, the dates for the 2019 conference in El Salvador have been set for Monday, November 4, through Thursday, November 7.  We need pastors who have been involved in Central America to join us for these two conferences.

Some of the North Americans are returning home today, some tomorrow, one Saturday and one Monday.  Pray for their safety in travel.

Hey, the Dodgers hold a three to two lead in the series with the Brewers.  Can they win one on the road and take the series?  Time will tell.

It is the third Saturday in October which is significant in Alabama football history.  I am not a UT fan.  Does that surprise you?

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

 

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Oct
16
2018
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OCTOBER 16, 2018

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Good late morning from GRACE Mountain.  Entry is late.  No excuses.

Brandon, Pam & JZ spent yesterday in Gainesville, FL as the medical folks evaluated JZ.  If all goes as planned he will return in two weeks for more testing.  Pray for the Bakers!

Tina Sprinkle’s father, John Wayne Bosarge, had a heart cath yesterday morning which resulted in some stents being put in place.  He is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital today.

All is well in Guatemala.  Randall & Rita did an outstanding job of sharing the message in song.  Pastor Terry Rainey preached from Acts 1 & 2.  The attendance is not what we had planned for but God knows.  It was a very good first evening.

Today will be a full day with break out sessions and three main conferences.  Pastor Clint Landry, Pastor Mark Mast and Pastor Benjamin Labriel will be the messengers today.

The Dodgers took it on the chin again last night.  Just do not think they can stay with the Brewers at this point.  The Brewers have been on fire.

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

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Oct
15
2018
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SATSUMAS & PIES ANYONE?

Our high school students who will be taking part in our June 2019 mission trip to Guatemala are doing two fundraisers.  You are asked to consider supporting them by taking part in these fundraisers.

First, they are selling cases of satsumas from Hatcher’s farm.  The cost is thirty dollars ($30) per case with the money due no later than Sunday, November 4.  Delivery will be on Saturday, November 10.

Second, they will be selling homemade pies for Thanksgiving.  Pie choices are pecan, sweet potato or pumpkin.  The cost is ten dollars ($10) per pie.  Payment is due by Wednesday, November 14, and the pies will be delivered no later than Tuesday, November 20.

So, who is cooking these pies?  Jenni Baggett & Jennifer Brinkman.  Can they cook homemade pies?  Personally, I have every confidence in Jennifer’s ability.  I will leave it at that!

Need more information?  Contact Jennifer or Jenni.

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Oct
15
2018
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MONDAY, 10/15/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Good morning from a plane parked at the gate at the Pensacola Airport.  Pastor Jordan and I left Grand Bay at 2:30AM to catch a flight to Atlanta before meeting up with Pastor Clint Landry for a flight to Guatemala City.  We will meet Bro. Johnny Tucker and four pastors from El Salvador at the airport in Guatemala.  Eventually we will meet up with Randall & Rita, Pastor Mark Mast, Pastor Terry Rainey and four ladies from the Motlow Creek Baptist Church.  Pastor Ben Labriel has been doing the leg work for this conference and will get to be with him and his family too.  Of course, the best thing will be to see Deidra, Lizzi, Sydney & Audrey!  Soy?  Did you seriously just ask that question!

We were blessed with a good day in our services yesterday.  Pastor Jordan did a very nice job of preaching in our evening service.  I am blessed to have him as a friend.

We are on a regular schedule this Wednesday.  Bro. Jerry will do the preaching in my absence.  Lord willing, I will be back in the pulpit for all three services this Sunday, 10/21.

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

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Oct
14
2018
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SUNDAY, 10/14/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Good Sunday morning.  I pray that many members of the Friendship family will join us in Bible study and worship this morning and then again tonight.

Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on September 14.  One of the areas hit was Wilmington.  First Baptist Wilmington is actively involved in our work in Guatemala.  (They actually got started in that work upon learning about it while staying in our CAB during relief work following Hurricane Katherina)

Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida this past Wednesday, October 10.  One of the areas affected by this storm was Port St Joe.  The Long Avenue Baptist Church of Port St. Joe is also actively involved in our work in Guatemala.  This area has been hit extremely hard.  Our contact, Norman Hammock, left during the storm and still has not been allowed back into the area.

So, I have extended an offer to help First Wilmington or Long Avenue in any way we can.  We certainly need to continue to pray for these communities and the people affected.

Randall & Rita Broome were set to leave for Guatemala yesterday afternoon as they were to be involved in a service there today and then will lead worship during the pastors’ conference Monday through Wednesday.  Their flight got delayed, delayed some more and then cancelled.  They were to fly from Mobile.  Now they are scheduled to fly from Pensacola this morning at 6:00AM and will get into Guatemala City somewhere around noon.  Pray that happens.

Bro. Andy Hadley and five others from the Cropwell Baptist Church in Pell City, Alabama are also involved in our work in Guatemala.  These six went down last Saturday, 10/6, and spent an entire week of working in the mission house and feeding center building doing repairs.  They did a fantastic job.  They were to depart at 1:30PM yesterday afternoon but were delayed because of some engine problems.  They eventually headed down the runway for take off when someone began to scream “fuego, fuego, fuego!”  The right engine was on fire.  A replacement plane was flown in and they were supposed to leave around midnight our time which would put them in Atlanta around 4:30PM Atlanta time.  CBP does not open until 5:00AM so they would have to sit on the plane until CBP could process them.  Pray for Bro. Andy and these men.

Other than that it has been a good week!

I pray that you will have a great Sunday with Jesus.  Go to church!

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