Today we drove over to Grace Place Church here in Enterprise to set up our equipment for the program tomorrow. Everything begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow so rather than try and get there really early tomorrow morning, we decided to get it done today.
Everything is ready to go now. I will begin my portion of the day at 9:00 and go for about 45 minutes. Following my time, they kids will move on to other activities including an egg hunt and Patty and I will begin packing and loading. We will be driving to NE Mississippi to set up tomorrow night for Sunday’s events.
Here’s how Sunday goes, as far as I know. I will do a kid’s spot early in the a.m. service then preach. We will have lunch at the church then I will do a short program for the kids and then they’ll have an egg hunt as well. We’ll pack up and head back to Enterprise following that program.
We would appreciate your prayers for strength and safety as we make a long “turn around” trip. I will blog again, possibly, late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Blessings,
John

It was fun gang. Ridgecrest Baptist in Dothan had their annual Senior Adult Spring Banquet. There were 100 or so in attendance and they were very responsive so things went well.

The next couple of days will be spent putting the Easter programs I’m doing as well as Sunday mornings message and the upcoming revival. So….lots going on but things are going well.

Blessings,
John

We pulled out of Covington, TN, at 8:15 this morning and made our trek through the severe thunderstorms and after a few stops, we arrived home at 5:15. We ran by the grocery because, of course, we didn’t have anything at the house. Not after being gone a month.

We appreciate your prayers. It’s how we are able to fulfill the calling!

Gang, we are exhausted. We plan on sleeping in a little tomorrow, Lord willing, then just doing some things around the house. It’s been a long road trip but one with many good memories, some sadness, and some victories.

Good night!
John

It was a wonderful service with a sweet spirit throughout as I spoke about having a Grateful Heart. It was all about being thankful first for His love, then for His plan, and His purpose for each of us. Although there was no movement during the invitation, there were many that following the service told me what God was doing in their lives.

We are really in need of some rest and are looking forward to getting home for the first time in a month. We are heading out in the morning around 8 a.m. and will make our way through the predicted storms hopefully arriving home around 5 p.m or so.
We would covet your prayers as we travel.
Blessings,
John

It was a rather uneventful day for the most part today. We took it easy and tried to rest up a bit and that was nice. We had lunch with a couple from the church today then after a few business calls and some emails we headed to the church this evening to get ready for the service.
It was a wonderful service and although there was no movement at the invitation, God moved in hearts and the attendance was very good. The pastor is really pleased and feels like God is really using our services. I’m so thankful!

We appreciate your prayers. I’m physically tired but doing well! We’ll close things out tomorrow night then will head back to Enterprise, Lord willing, on Thursday.

Blessings,
John

We had a very busy day today as last nights blog informed but it was a good day. The pastor’s conference this morning was a really good meeting as I just used a bit of ventriloquism humor to encourage the pastors and it was all well received.

We located to our new lodging then this evening had our service. There was a pretty nice attendance tonight and a wonderful spirit overall. Although there was no movement at the invitation, I feel that God moved in the midst and we pray for continued revival in His people at Liberty Baptist Church.

The report on the homefront is that mom is doing pretty well. I talk with her a couple of times during the day and she has called to “bounce” a few questions and opinions off of me. That is something I am not used to but am growing more accustomed to with each passing day. I appreciate your prayers on that end.

Thank you, again, for checking in! It’s a real blessing and encouragement to me!
John

It was a unique day today. Can I say that? Long story involved but things went pretty well for the start this morning. The people are wonderful, so kind, and responsive and I think we’ll have a good week.
Tonight’s crowd was down, according to the pastor, and he was disappointed. Obviously, we have nothing to base everything on being that it’s our first visit. We were really hoping to “hook” the kids this morning and by doing so, they would want to come back and would pester their parents. Then……we’ve got both. Well, it didn’t really work that way this morning if tonight’s crowd was any indication. We pray that will change tomorrow night as we hopefully add some visitors.
Apparently there is a big baseball tournament in the area and the hotel does not have a room for us tomorrow or Tuesday. We will be checking out tomorrow morning before going to the Association office to speak at the Monday morning pastor’s conference. Guess a couple of my “guys” will show up and we’ll have a bit of fun before going out to eat lunch. From there we will head to the hotel we reserved (this afternoon) about 8 miles away. Hey, such is life!
We sure appreciate your prayers as we continue this work!
John

Hi friends,
I appreciate, so very much, the prayers on behalf of our family. It has been a very busy, yet fruitful time, during my stay. I believe I have mom ready to begin the time by herself. I know this is a necessary time in the whole process but it will be tough for all concerned.

As far as I am aware, all the paperwork and such has been completed. I will be pulling out tomorrow for a revival meeting in Covington, TN. We will set up on Saturday and begin Sunday.

Your continued prayers for us, that we will be effective and that God will use us to see lives changed for the Kingdom, and prayers for mom as she begins this time alone, would be greatly appreciated.

Blessings,
John

Mom and I headed out to run some errands. She needed to vote. Then after a few more stops, we drove out to the monument dealer and picked out the headstone for dad. Mission accomplished. It was a good morning.

This afternoon was used to begin emptying the closet of dad’s clothes. Mom wanted to go ahead and begin this process. Not really easy day but all in all, it was good.

Mom and my dad’s secretary for years went with me and Patty tonight. We went to a house for a fish fry before the service. At the service, I really didn’t feel as though I was very sharp. This has just been difficult. God is faithful, and I am so very thankful, but this has been hard. I pray that something I’ve said or done has broken through hearts. I know this meeting was a divine appointment, with dad’s death and all, but it hasn’t been easy.

Tomorrow we will head out once again then it will be an afternoon of closets and repairs of odds and ends. Then we will be closing the services at Cruger Baptist tomorrow night.

I appreciate the prayers during this difficult time.
John

Wow, what a day. Lots of phone time with Social Security, retirement, and the like as we continue down this road. Mom is doing pretty well and we will continue pressing on.

The service was well attended tonight. There was some concern with it being Spring Break, that the crowds would be down but tonight was good. We didn’t have any movement in the service but God is faithful and his Word will not return void.

Your prayers are invaluable to us, during this time especially. Thank you!
John