Old & New...

Today, my church, First Baptist Church of Grand Bay, celebrated 115 years of service to the Lord! I have had the privilege of being part of almost 23 years of those 115, and can't wait to see what God has in store for the future! I've been on multiple mission trips [Kentucky, North Carolina, Mexico, etc], participated in numerous VBS's and Camp Noah's, and have been able to worship with other churches around the area. I'm so blessed to have been part of this ministry.

As I gazed over the congregation this morning, I remembered all of the men and women who have gone on to be with the Lord, especially my Daddy and Grandparents. I praise the Lord for them and their influence on my life. Also, I can't thank God enough for my church family that is still around. I love all of them! I am who I am today because of the people who have come before me and who are with me now. 

This morning so many families, old and new, filled the pews to worship together. Bro. Ken Fields (pastor, 1979-1986) brought the message this morning.  He preached from Proverbs 26:11-18 on how every church needs a fresh vision in order to have a future.

I pray that God continues to bless our church so that we may go and send others into the furthest corners of the earth spreading the Gospel. Also, I pray that we raise a generation that loves the Lord.

And when I think of my church family, I think of the song my sister used to sing all of the time:
"Somebody's Prayin'."  This song has gotten me a lot of hard times. Thank you Elizabeth.