BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN!

Janie and I were gone for a couple of weeks. We went by to visit with former members, Martin and Lori Lechler. Then we headed to Nashville, Tennessee to attend a Celebrate Recovery Summit. After the first day of the conference, my sister called to tell me my brother passed away earlier that morning. So, we left the conference and headed to Newport/Havelock, North Carolina. Rest in peace Bubba, rest in peace. Janie and I were so thankful we had gone up a month ago to spend a few days with him and Kathie. He was, at that point, able to talk, laugh, visit and eat. My sister, Martha, was with him when he passed. God works all things together for the good. He died at home just as he wanted.

We still have to go back for probate to settle the rest of his affairs. We do not have a date for services at this time. It will be a graveside service at Carolina Memorial most likely a few weeks from now.

Until then…I am back in the saddle. So, let’s do what we do best. Let’s work on filling 100 bookbags with “Back to School Supplies”. I believe Pastor Josh said there will be 5 or 6 churches each trying to fill 100 book bags with school supplies! In addition, there will be two 18-wheeler trucks with house and home supplies to be given out. There will be multiple opportunities to volunteer: serving hotdogs, registering people, distributing back packs, giving directions, etc. We will need the muscle and still nimble group to help unload the two truckloads of items! This will be a big community “give back” day of service. Did I mention the word BIG. Really BIG.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 FROM NOON UNTIL 4 PM. Volunteer for some of it, or all of it, every bit of help will be welcomed. If they have too many volunteers, Pastor Logan is buying everyone slushies at the Sonic!

Back in the saddle, doing missions…now that is my church family!

Pastor Tom