Pastor's Blog

Rhonda Johnson is from South Carolina and is an active supporter/participant of GRACE Ministries.  A couple of years ago her husband, Perry, was fatally shot while on his job with the telephone company (house call).  A couple of months ago Rhonda was diagnosed with colon cancer which caused her to not be able to take part in the December mission trip.  She will begin radiation this Tuesday, 12/26, followed by chemotherapy treatments.  Pray for Rhonda and her family.

Speaking of radiation, no schedule has yet been set for Jason Husband.  Keep praying for Jason.

My prayers and thoughts have been on Christmas Eve Sunday!  Sunday School begins at 9:00AM followed by worship at 10:00AM.  We will focus on the gifts given to us by Jesus during that service.  Brad & Jeanette will sing “He Gave The Greatest Gift” as a part of our worship.  (I love that song!)  I plan on giving the church a gift too!

Our Christmas Eve service from 5:00PM until 6:00PM is going to be amazing!  We have nine or ten children/youth taking part in that service by singing and/or reading the Christmas story.  A trio consisting of Brad, Jeanette and Ian will sing “We Have Seen The Light” which is also one of my favorites.  I have asked Brad to sing the verses to “Come On Ring Those Bells” which just add to that song in a great way.  Bro. Abel will lead us in partaking of the Lord’s Supper.

So, what could possibly keep members of the Friendship family who are in town from attending these services?  As a follower of Jesus, is there a better place to spend part of your Christmas Eve than in corporate worship with your family?  Personally, I think not.  I am encouraging each member/attender of the Friendship family to make attendance this Sunday an absolute priority.  Pray, invite others to join you and then join us for worship!  “Jesus, we remember this Your birthday!”

Shopping tip from me – you never have to worry about J Jill running out of gift cards even if it is Christmas Eve!  Just saying!

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