Pastor's Blog

First, I haven’t posted since last month!  I simply decided to basically stay away from the computer all weekend with the exception of tracking the hurricane some via this means.  Otherwise, I have stayed away from my laptop. 

Here is a brief recap of the weekend – we had a great time in Atlanta especially when one considers the outcome of the game!  (It is always a good weekend when Bama wins and a certain team in orange loses which they did last night! If only the team from South Bend would have played and lost!) 

We did not have our evening service on Sunday which is a rarity for us.  However, we were under a hurricane warning and mandatory evacuation order.  Thankfully, South Mobile County was spared the worst of the hurricane as we have only dealt with some wind and a good bit of rain.  Otherwise, all seems well.  Thanks to all of our long distance friends who have checked on us.  As far as I know, all members of the Friendship family are good to go.  We thank the Lord for His protection.

Our good friends, Danny & Angie LeBlanc, from Louisiana were in the hurricane’s path.  I will check with Danny later today to see how we can help them and others. 

Today is a day of remembrance for me as it was exactly 22 years ago on this day/date that Lisa’s only brother, Michael, went to be with the Lord as the result of an automobile accident.  Yes, time helps when dealing with the loss of a loved one but it doesn’t heal.  I can recall the events of that day as though they happened yesterday.  Join me in praying for Lisa, her parents, and her sister today. 

I preached on spiritual warfare Sunday morning and I can tell you that Satan and the demons of hell are alive and well!  I simply ask that you join me in praying for those from within and without the Friendship family are going through tremendous battles right now. 

Bro. Jerry went to a lot of time and trouble to get our new SS classroom ready and I really appreciate his efforts.  He is on vacation the remainder of this week so please don’t contact him about anything.  If you have a need, contact the church office or, after hours, contact me.  I remind you that the absolute best way to reach me by phone is by calling my office at 251 445 5416 or home phone.  All voice mails on my office phone go directly to my e-mail.  I am not real punctual in answering my cell phone or checking those voice mails. 

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