Pastor's Blog

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 KJV)

Today’s Bible reading –  Deuteronomy 30-31
Tuesday, March 22 Deuteronomy 32-34; Psalm 91
Wednesday, March 23 Joshua 1-4
Thursday, March 24 Joshua 5-8
Friday, March 25 Joshua 9-11
Saturday, March 26 Joshua 12-15
Sunday, March 27 Joshua 16-18

What a wonderful day we had in our services yesterday.  Yes, it was a blessing to see the baptismal waters stirred by seven folks last night.  It was also a blessing to see our deacons preside over the Lord’s Supper service as they did a nice job.  God is good and we give Him the glory for all He did!

It was great seeing Carla Kyser in our 8:00AM service and Chase Chambliss in our 10:30AM service.  What a blessing to this pastor!

The arrangements for Mrs. Jean Jackson will be completed today.  It is my understanding that the family wants to have the service on Wednesday but that will have to be confirmed with the funeral home.

Prayer time tonight from 5:00 – 7:00PM in the auditorium.

GriefShare tonight from 6:00 – 8:00PM in the choir room.

GROW ministry tonight beginning at 6:30PM in the church office.

While we are at it, Mission of Hope this Friday night, 3/25, beginning at 7:00PM.  Bus leaves the church at 6:15PM.

Once we get to the point of hiring a contractor to replace the CAB roof, Les Hacker will oversee that project for us.  He will not be involved in the work but will simply make sure we get what we are supposed to be getting.

Hopefully, there will be signs all around South Mobile County advertising our Easter Sunday service times.  Special thanks to my wife for having those made and to Danny Lewis for putting them together.  Thanks to those who have placed them in their yards.

Someone from outside the Friendship family commented to me yesterday about the Friendship soccer league.  They said something to the effect of “that is so great!”  (I asked to make sure they were talking about the league being run by Curly, Larry & Mo and they were!) As much as I hate to admit it, the soccer league has the potential to overcome the basketball league numerically in a hurry!  I may go buy a soccer jersey!

Speaking of basketball, our SNBA (Sunday night basketball action) numbers were really good last night.  Jason Taylor came back which helps me as he is only about ten years younger than me.  Outside of Billy Teasley and Eddie Albritton, the rest of those boys are just young pups!

Lord willing, Lisa and I will leave early tomorrow morning heading to New York City in order to attend the Tuesday night service at The Brooklyn Tabernacle.  They will be presenting their Easter drama.  A few years ago, the deacons led the church family to send us to see the BT Christmas drama and it was fantastic so we expect the same tomorrow night.  We plan to be back Saturday night.

I am using vacation days to make this trip.  As such, not sure if I will blog or not but leaning toward not blogging.  I never blog on Good Friday anyway.  The daily Bible readings are posted.

I found myself pulling for Oregon to beat St. Joe’s last night.  Why?  Because I figure Oregon has a more legitimate shot at beating Duke!  Sorry Zach!  How did SFA let ND off the hook?  I am told A&M had a massive comeback to beat NIU.  Good stuff!

Dr. Rex, check your e-mail, please.

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