Pastor's Blog

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

Good morning from GRACE Mountain.  First, let me clarify something that got blown way, way out of proportion yesterday on social media.  Volcano Fuego did spew some ashes.  It did have a minimal effect on the Guatemala City airport’s operating procedures.  However, on GRACE Mountain you could not have asked for a more beautiful day weather wise.  The sun was shining brightly, the breeze was blowing, the birds were singing, the temperature was just right, it was basically a perfect day.  Yes, we could see the white “cloud” ascending from the volcano but nothing more.  Personally, I have seen that volcano be much angrier in years gone by.  Our team was coming in on two flights – one arrived a bit early and the other was delayed by about four hours.  Folks, you cannot believe everything you see or read on social media – just saying!

Really no update on the folks for whom we have been praying.  Just keep praying.

Friendship family, Gideons Sunday this Sunday, 2/4, as an offering will be received in all three of our worship services.  Jeff Holifield will bring a brief presentation in the two morning services on the ministry of the Gideons.  Bro. Jerry Hovel will preach in all three services.

On a personal note, I was disappointed in the U.S. Senate’s inability to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act this past Monday.  One of Alabama’s senators voted against it – no surprise there.  Fourteen senators who are Catholics voted against it – surprise there.  Obviously the Catholic Church is staunchly pro-life.  I wonder how many Baptist senators voted against it?  Folks, science is on the side of the unborn child in this matter so this is not about what the Bible says even though it too is on the side of the unborn child.  Do you find it surprising that we holler about the children in DACA but decide that the unborn children are not worth protecting?  God help us.

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