Notice I didn’t say; “Ready or Not”…I guess that goes without saying.  I’ve really been working so hard on my preparations and don’t feel I’m where I need to be but we know God will honor the efforts and work put forth.  We will spend tomorrow in final preparations for travel then load up and pull out first thing Friday morning.  I’m scheduled to move  my equipment into First Baptist Church, Yazoo City, Saturday morning.

Yes, that’s right.  First Baptist Church in Yazoo City, MS, is where I grew up and where dad pastored for 30 years.  I have the privilege of preaching that Sunday morning, June 2.  It will be a special day for sure.  Mom will be in attendance, Lord willing, as will Patty’s dad.

We are a bit heavy hearted at the moment.  Patty talked with her dad this afternoon and he has felt a lump in his throat reappearing.  This is where the lymphoma manifests itself in him.  He has already been on the schedule for his check up and that is Friday, June 7th.  We knew this, of course, and Patty had already planned on taking him to that appointment since we would be in Yazoo City already.  Please pray for God’s guidance and direction, His will and way, as we begin this leg of the journey.

Please keep our schedule handy.  The summer is a wonderful time of ministry and generally where we see the largest harvest because of the soft hearts we are dealing with in children.  We love and appreciate you!

Blessings,
John