MONDAY, 10/14/19
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” (Psalm 119:11)
There will be a private, family only memorial service for Wanda Jordan today. I appreciate Steve and family allowing me to return from Guatemala before having this service. Wanda was a very important part of the Friendship family although she chose to stay in the background. Pray for the family as they seek closure to Wanda’s passing.
Myrtle Bowden will be having surgery today. As you know, she has been diagnosed with a malignancy in two different areas of her body. Today’s surgery will address one of those malignancies. I visited with Sammy & Myrtle yesterday afternoon. They are trusting God as I expected. Pray for Myrtle!
Joey Switzer’s mother will also be having surgery today. Pray for Miss Shirley.
Sarah Thornton will be having a knee replaced tomorrow. She has already had two knee replacements. (Think about that one!) Pray for Sarah!
Eddie Albritton is at home recovering from his hip replacement surgery. Says he will try to only miss two weeks of work. Let’s be honest here – he sits at a desk all day long so why the long delay in going back to work? Coach Saban went back to work the day following his hip replacement surgery without a walker or cane – hello! Bob Evans would go from the surgery table back to the job on the same day if he were having the same surgery! Come on Eddie!
Gideon Jeff Holifield did a very nice job of sharing about the work of the Gideons in our morning services yesterday. The Friendship family did a very nice job of giving financially to support this worthwhile ministry. Thank you Jeff and thank you Friendship family.
Our attendance in the services was down somewhat yesterday. I am so dumb! I was trying to figure out why not realizing that the public schools are not in session tomorrow which means folks leave town for the long weekend.
I was involved in a number of meetings while in Guatemala. One of those was with Pastor Lazaro Suruy at his request. It was during that meeting that he submitted his resignation as a part of GRACE Ministries. He strongly believes this is God’s will for his life so I support his decision wholeheartedly. He will be with us through the end of this calendar year. Pray for Lazaro and family. Pray for us to find God’s man to lead the GRACE Community Church as pastor.
Go ahead and pencil in the Nationals for the World Series. That did not come from Coach Bobby. It came from me. Just saying. Could not believe the Yankees dominated game one of the ALCS but the Astros pulled even last night. Good series.
I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus.