Pastor's Blog

Today’s Bible reading – Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20 Luke 9:7-27 Psalm 72:1-20 Proverbs 12:8-9

Darryl McMann’s surgery went very well.  The doctor was pleased.  I suspect he will remain in the hospital for two or three days.

Miss Lillian “may” be discharged today.  She is on oxygen and that will need to be taken off before she is allowed to come home.

Linda Bosarge had surgery early yesterday morning and did well.  She was discharged from the hospital yesterday.

Billy Teasley was pretty sick but thought he might be discharged yesterday.  I do not think that happened.  He is battling pneumonia and a diabetic problem.  (Personally, our team beat his team so badly last week that I think he just wanted a reason to miss TNBA tonight!  Just saying!)

Becky Sellers did well through her first chemo treatment.

Did not get in to see Junior’s mother.  Also, did not make contact with Junior or Anna Carol.  Keep praying.

Miss Catherine Leach was in good spirits even though she was in ICU.  Was thinking that she would be moved to a room yesterday afternoon.

Pastor Jack Bailey saw a doctor yesterday afternoon.  He is basically out of commission for two more weeks as he cannot lie flat enough for a MRI.  Steroid shot, steroids, and muscle relaxers were given to him.  May be sciatic nerve or could be disc problems.  MRI will tell the tale.  Pray for Pastor Jack.

Prayer meeting tonight from 5:00 – 7:00PM.  I am calling on some who have never taken the time to join us to come and pray.  I am calling on the church leadership to lead by example in this most important discipline.  Come and go.  Come and stay.  Just pray!

TNBA tonight beginning at 7:00PM.  Will Randall & Joey overcome their nerves and show up?  Will “Bullet Bob” make another steal?

Wow, it is pretty amazing the number of folks who are contacting me about the song, “At The Cross.”  Received a couple of e-mails through the night of folks saying, “I simply cannot get that song out of my head and have been singing it continually!”  One family said they sang it all the way home on Sunday night.  Amazing!

I am also getting many comments from folks regarding how much they are being blessed by our worship services.  Folks, God is at work!  If you do not see it, you may want to do a spiritual check up!  We praise Him!  To God be the glory!

Phase one of the asphalt work is complete!  I appreciate those men on the committee as they did a nice job.  When will Phase two begin?  As soon as we secure the necessary finances.  I will be asking Larry Whitehurst to update us soon on how much is needed and for what areas.  (I am in hopes Donald Butler will get off some of that Pentecostal money and help us out!)

We have a group of three deacons who met with me last night to discuss what will perhaps be the most important matter ever considered by the Friendship family.  It is all about taking a stand!  The entire deacon body will be considering this matter on April 12 and will then be bringing it to the Friendship family for consideration.  Pray fervently!  Pray without ceasing!

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