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)

Bibbi Bosarge will lead a work day beginning at 8:00AM in the morning (Saturday) to sanitize the auditorium in preparation for Sunday’s 8:00AM service.  We probably only need like five or six folks to help.  If you plan on coming to this work day, please send me a message today so we can know who to expect.  Thank you!

Our Sunday, March 29, 2020, schedule on our campus is as follows:  8:00AM live stream worship service; 9:00AM live stream Sunday School lesson with Bro. Jerry Hovel teaching; 9:30AM live stream Power Up children’s church with Dale Bosarge; 6:00PM interactive Bible study led by Dale Bosarge via Zoom.  Remember, our media teams says it is best for folks to stream from our website for the best quality video & audio.

We will be able to allow up to thirty six folks, outside of our necessary folks, to physically attend our 8:00AM service.  Twelve of those folks can be in the auditorium and twenty four will be in our Preschool Building.  Interested?  Please contact me no later than noon tomorrow (Saturday) so we can make arrangements accordingly.  Social distancing will be in place.

I do not have an update on Eddie Albritton, Sr but do ask that you keep praying for him.

Andy Hamil has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  He asks for your prayer support.

Another very active member of the Friendship family has a medical situation that merits our prayer support.  Not sure if I can go public with that one yet so please pray.

Jay Oakwood is still waiting on the results of his procedure from last Friday.  Pray that he will receive good news.

I spoke to my dad via the phone last night.  His mental state remains one of confusion.  Prayers appreciated as my siblings have to make some decisions relating to his care.

Deidra sent word last night that the schools in Guatemala are closed until at least April 21, 2020.  Remember, they just started in early January so it is different than Alabama.  I will say that I am very thankful to our school staff and church staff in Guatemala as they have been ministering to the poorest of the poor by delivering basic food supplies every few days.  The Guatemalans are suffering and the food prices have increased.  We are having to make adjustments/changes to how we do things in Guatemala during this unprecedented time.  Pray for wisdom.

John Milton readied my garden spot with a tiller yesterday morning.  My hope is to get some seeds in the ground today.  Logan Wainwright has my zero turn mower torn completely apart and the amazing thing is that he knows how to put it all back together with no parts being left extra!  Pretty amazing to me!

I have plans to take a two day break from blogging this weekend.  If something happens that necessitates an entry then I will post one.  Otherwise, look a blog Monday morning, March 30, 2020.

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