Pastor's Blog

It seems that each week I hear from someone who tells me they are a faithful reader of these blog entries.  It is encouraging to hear from our long distance friends/family i.e. Mark Mast, Gena Davis, Jamie Glenn, Deidra, etc. and from members of the Friendship family.  If you are a regular reader and haven’t shared that with me, please consider sending me an e-mail or telling me in person at church.  Of course, you can also comment following any entry. 

There is really nothing new to report on those who have been sick, hospitalized, or are battling cancer.  I haven’t heard anything from John Wayne Bosarge but hope to hear today.  Also, we had a FAITH team to visit Ronnie Owens last night so I should have a report on him too. 

I do have two prayer requests relating to fellow ministers and missions.  First, Pastor Jack Bailey from the Danville Baptist Church left this past Sunday for a mission trip to Kurdistan.  Please pray for Jack and those folks ministering to the Kurds. 

Second, Bro. Johnny & Miss Judy Tucker will be leaving one week from today for a month long mission trip to the Philippines.  They will actually be leading two separate teams with each being in the country for two weeks.  Bro. Johnny recently had a defibrillator placed in his heart so pray for his physical well being in a special way.

Speaking of missions, we still have a few spots left on our November 23 – 30, 2007 trip to Guatemala.  The Thanksgiving/Christmas trip is always so special as we are joined by our friends from Michigan and Canada.  Pray about it and contact me personally if you have an interest in joining us on this trip. 

I will be meeting with Danny Lafferty today to discuss missions and ministry in Guatemala.  DLEA gave us our start in Guatemala and we are forever grateful for the opportunity.  Pray that we will have a productive meeting.

I am excited about Mike Blaylock being with us this Sunday, 4/29, for our 10:30AM service.  Please make plans to join us!