Pastor's Blog

Phyllis Butler Michalski, born on November 26, 1958, passed away on Friday July 30, 2021. She was born in Norwich, Connecticut and resided in Grand Bay, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father Maurice Butler, mother Elsie Greenman Butler and sister Ila Jean. She is survived by her husband Robert Michalski of 38 years, children Kim Wood (Shawn) Molaison, Tammy Snyder, Marci Ann (Lenny) Silva, grandchildren Victoria (Bill) Page, William (Gracie) Page, Twylia Wood, Austin (Brianna) Verrett, Troy (Taylor) Verrett, Alexis Verrett and several step grandchildren, great grandchildren Christian Page, Cameron Sprinkle, Brooklyn and Braxton Verrett, siblings Karen (Chris) Blanchette, Maureen (Bill) Arbo, Joe Butler, Arlo (Dianna) Butler, nieces, nephews and many friends which were family to her also. She was a big hearted lady with so much love for her family, friends, and her fur babies. She enjoyed time with family and friends and going to eat at Time To Eat restaurant. She loved working in her yard, collecting candles, elephants, frogs and brass figures. She also loved to cook, bake, and barbeque for everyone. No one could leave her house hungry. Funeral service will be held from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home on Monday August 2, 2021 at 11AM. Visitation will be from 10AM until service time. Interment will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens.

Pray for Phyllis’ family during their time of loss.

The following comes from Elizabeth Westbrook:

This is what we still need for our school supplies – due no later than Wednesday!

51 packs of pencils
46 scissors
43 spiral notebooks
20 folders
16 packs of markers
35 packs dry erase markers

Lee Sessions remains at the top of our prayer list.  He is in ICU and will be there for a couple of days before moving to a regular room for several more days.  He will then be on IV at home for six weeks.  Keep praying for Lee, Elizabeth & family.

Katie Tillman’s parents are “better” but still have a ways to go.  Keep praying.

I spoke to Miss Vinnie yesterday afternoon and she said her son, Buddy, is doing good.  He has a couple of tests this coming week.  Keep praying!

Aninha Barrett’s nephew was taken to the emergency room with chest pains yesterday.  This is the same nephew whom we prayed for on Wednesday night because of his diabetes.  Keep praying!

I have not heard from Sam Schjott since yesterday.  Pray for Sam!

I learned last night of several folks in the South Mobile County area who are presently battling the virus.  As far as I know, we have one family from within the Friendship family who are in that number.  Pray for all of these folks.

Bro. Abel and crew left this morning at 3:00AM heading to Six Flags Over Georgia.  Pray for traveling mercies.

I appreciate all of the senior adults who emailed their intentions of going to Loaves and Fishes this coming Thursday, August 5.  The bus leaves at 10:15AM sharp.

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.

Deacons meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4:00PM.

Discussion meeting about the land purchase begins at 5:00PM tomorrow in the auditorium.

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