Well, here’s the funny thing about it all. Not funny (ha ha) but funny in the so so kind of way. Folks have been praying for rain. They have been in a drought and today in the mail came a notice from the city that there was a water ban on yard upkeep as well as car washing and the like.
Around 6’ish, a large thunderstorm moved in with heavy downpours early followed by a slow steady rain. It was wonderful for the area. It seemed, however, that many of the church folks decided to show their thankfulness to the Lord by staying away from the service. The pastor kinda pointed that out at the beginning of the service. Ouch! So true and so very frustrating. We had about half what we have had the other services.
The faithful were a blessing and the service went fine with a little movement during the invitation. We appreciate, as always, the continued prayers as we close things out tomorrow night.
Pray that God breaks through and does a miraculous work in the hearts and lives of North Long Beach Baptist Church.

Blessings,
John