Pastor's Blog

Pearl Harbor Day – a day that always serves as a reminder to me to be thankful for our military personnel.  Tough days that demanded a tremendous sacrifice by so many Americans – in the military and at home.  Why don’t you take a moment today and thank God for those who have served in the military and those who are presently serving.

Wow, December is supposed to be a slow month regarding hospitalizations, surgeries, et cetera but we are having a run right now.  Miss Exie Woods was admitted to the hospital yesterday with strep throat and dehydration and Sarah Thornton had emergency surgery last night.  (Thanks to Bro. Jerry for covering that one)  Sara Nell Moulds remains hospitalized and began physical therapy yesterday (that was the roar you heard about 9:00AM).  She is supposed to come home tomorrow. 

On a positive note, Rachel Long did come home from the hospital yesterday.  The doctor has ordered no school attendance until after the Christmas break.  You can imagine how that made an eleven years old girl feel! 

Also, I received word yesterday that the doctors at M.D. Anderson found no cancer in Blake Stokes body – praise the Lord! 

Speaking of miracles – I actually did my Christmas shopping for Lisa yesterday!  That means I am exactly eighteen days ahead of schedule.  I had to go to Sam’s Club for the church anyway and figured that I might as well kill two birds with one stone (no offense to the folks from PETA – just a figure of speech).  I hope she likes that slicer dicer – just like the one shown on television!  Now I have just got to figure out what I am going to do on Christmas Eve day!  I am calling out Benny McGath, Morris Bryant, Deacon Dewayne, Deacon Dirk, Kerry Woods, Larry Whitehurst, Sonny Bates, et cetera to get with the program as far as this Christmas shopping for your wife is concerned!  (Slicer dicer = $19.95 at Sam’s Club and it works or your money back!)

We need those gifts for the convalescent home residents by this Sunday, 12/9. 

This Sunday evening, 12/9, we are going to receive a special offering for two of our favorite church members.  One had a birthday on 11/16 and the other is having a birthday today, 12/7.  It will be a surprise to them so don’t mention it but do come prepared to help them celebrate.  Thanks to those who have reminded me of this ministry opportunity! 

I hope you will have an awesome Friday with the Lord!