Pastor's Blog

Good morning from GRACE Mountain.  I apologize for not posting an entry yesterday but it was a full day of travel.  I “thought” Bibbi aka “BJ” was going to blog in my absence but it is obvious she did not.  Must have had a softball game to attend!

I do not do social media but I heard that Sonny & Jeanette welcomed a new grandchild into this world yesterday.  Nora Elise (?) Bates is the daughter of Wes & Rebekah Bates.  All is well and we are grateful to God for this new addition to the Bates family.  (By the way, this is the “good” Rebekah Bates – LOL!)

If my memory serves me correctly, Marie Brooks will have a test today.  Pray for all to go well.

Keep praying for Angie Bentley.  It was good to see her in the service this past Sunday morning.

Keep praying for Miss Connie Hardy.  What a trooper!  She amazes me with her faithfulness to the church services.

Keep praying for Debbie Kendrick.  She too is a trooper and is so ready to get back into attending our services in person.

Keep praying for Sonny Bates as he recovers from his recent surgery.

I do not know the status of our soccer leagues for tomorrow.  It “appears” that the rain/storms may not be as severe as originally thought.  Bro. Abel has the details on the leagues.

I received a message yesterday morning that simply said, “the service last night was one of those you just had to be there to understand!”  Folks, that may have very well been the best Wednesday night service at Friendship in my thirty plus years of pastoring.  I am very grateful to each person who shared during the service. I often say “good stuff” but that was “GOD stuff!”

Our senior adults will be served a meal in the CAB following the 10:30AM service on Sunday, May 2.  We need to know how many of our seniors are going to be present for this meal.  Katelyn Johnson will coordinate this meal.  She does such a good job hosting events.  Senior adults, there will be a sign up list in this Sunday’s services.  We need to hear from you no later than this Wednesday, April 28.

A good day of traveling for Lisa and me yesterday.  Once we arrived on GRACE Mountain, I was able to see some of the older students.  Got to spend hours with Lizzi, Sydney & Audrey.  When Audrey is involved then one hour seems like four!  Just saying!

Well, Sergeant Deidra just came in and laid out my schedule for today – oh my!  Now, I am already six hours behind!

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