Sunday in Dyersburg

Well, it’s been quite a week in Gates and Dyersburg. Today I was outside Dyersburg, TN, in a little church, Beech Grove Baptist. I’m friends with the “permanent interim” pastor and wanted to hold over from my time at Gates Baptist to be with him and his sweet fellowship. There were 23 in attendance this morning and I found out that the church had never had anything “special” in their church. Hard to believe but it was a blessing to be with them.

Tonight the attendance more than doubled with more than 50 turning out as I used several friends and just had a good time laughing and challenging the group to be faithful in their service to Him. At this point I have to thank my supporters for their gifts that enable me to take on a ministry opportunity like this. Thank you!

On the Yazoo front, Patty drove there from Gatesfollowing the revival. On Thursday, she drove in and immediately began the preparations to get Mr. Shurley home from the swing bed/ rehab center. He’s doing very well and is really looking forward the “springing that joint”, ha ha.

The bathroom has been completely remodeled with the exception of the shower doors that will be installed in the next couple of days. Patty had a bit of a small panic the other day when she went into the house and the constuction company had removed all the protective plastic, cleaned up and were gone. Why panic? I’m glad you asked. The fine, powder like dust had made it’s way everywhere. Everywhere. As much as an inch layer on things as far away as the den and kitchen area at the other end of the house. She said it was unbelievable. She worked all day Saturday and all this afternoon doing everything from washing linens, vacuuming the matresses, dusting and wiping down furniture as well as “Swiffering” the walls and ceiling. She was a maniac and did an incredible job getting things ready for him.

I will leave TN in the morning to drive back to AL and home. It’s time to begin preparations for this summer’s VBS and the family rally this Saturday in MS. Thank you, again, for all the prayers as we fulfill His call.

Blessings!
John