From the Shepherd's Heart...Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Roxanne and I are so grateful for your many expressions of love toward us in these first three months of ministry and especially this past Sunday.  Thank you for the fellowship, the beautiful cake, the money tree, the gift cards and all the cards written with love.  Thank you so much.  It is an honor to serve the Lord here as your pastor.

I am so blessed and so is our church to serve with Keith Beatty, Whitney Taylor and Craig White.  We have a wonderful team who serve with a great attitude and humble determination.

Just a reminder the church office will begin opening on Fridays from 8-Noon beginning November 6.  I will begin taking Thursdays off and working on Fridays. Keith Beatty will be available for hospitals and general ministry in my place on Thursdays.  I know you will respect my day off and receive his ministry.

Reminder:  Upward Basketball evaluations will be Monday, November 16 (5:30-7:30), Thursday, November 19 (5:30-7:30) and Saturday, November 21 (8 to Noon).  Contact Whitney Wigley if you have any questions or wish to serve.

Tomorrow night is our annual Fall Festival beginning at 6:00 in the Auditorium followed by games and "Trunk or Treat."

Roxanne and I have had the privilege of hosting the "Get Acquainted Fellowships" and now these are being made available to anyone in the church.  We will be hosting two more fellowships on Sunday, November 8 and 15.  Signup in the foyer.  Meals are $7.00 each which includes fried chicken fingers, baked potato, slaw, hush puppies and drink from Katy's Katfish.

Congratulations to Kyle McLain who earned the Eagle Scout Award.  What a major accomplishment. Proud of you.

Congratulations to Jamie Larson and all who serve with Kendle's Friends.  This special needs ministry has been nominated for honor by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation service, specifically for the Summer Arts Camp.  WOW - What an honor.  To God be the glory!

Roxanne and I are taking some days off to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary.  We will be gone out of the office beginning this Thursday and will return November 6.  If you need ministry while we are gone, call the church office, Keith Beatty, Craig White or any of our Deacons.