Pastor's Blog

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:12-15 (NASB)

I know, I know, I know – no entries for the past two days and now this one is way late.  So, let me catch up real quick.

Bobby Broome’s surgery went well on Friday morning.  The surgeon made the decision to put Bobby’s leg in a cast for at least two weeks as he cannot bend his leg for six weeks.  Without a cast, that would be tough.  Pray for Bobby & Marlene as they go through this situation.

Larry Crawley remains somewhere either in Zambia or Uganda on the mission trip.  I am not sure of his return date but do ask that you pray for him.

Miss Dollie Trout will have a heart catheterization early tomorrow morning.  A test last week revealed “something” and the doctors wants to take a closer look.

The Friendship family is invited to a 60th wedding anniversary celebration for Terrel & Marie Brooks this Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00PM in our Preschool Building.  I do hope many members of the Friendship family will be able to attend.

Lisa and I had the privilege of attending the retirement service for Pastor Alton Stokes yesterday afternoon.  I congratulate Pastor Alton on his retirement after serving as pastor of the Grand Bay Church of God for thirty two years.  I pray that he and Miss Freda will have many more years to enjoy retirement and to do ministry as the Lord lead.  Lisa and I love Pastor & Sister Stokes!

Obviously, the tragedy involving Kobe Bryant, his oldest daughter, and seven others yesterday is dominating the headlines.  Tough stuff.

Ok, so the wife of one of our deacons gave Lisa and me a banana pudding after the service last night.  It was a Paula Deen recipe.  I ate some and it put me into a sugar induced coma which meant I did not get up early today to post an entry before leaving the house.  Who made this pudding?  I cannot say as her deacon husband is real tight with his finances and would probably have a stroke if he knew she had spent the money on the ingredients!  (You would think the dude was a CPA or something!)

Lord willing, I will leave Wednesday heading to Guatemala to lead two mission teams that will be heavy on the medical side.  Bro. Jerry, Bro. Abel and our nine deacons will be readily available in my absence.  I have tons to do the next two days in order to be ready to leave.  Pray for me to use my time wisely, please.

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