Wednesday, November 29, 2006
From the Lighthouse Keeper 6.25
Greetings, saints and lighthouse keepers all!
Yesterday at the Bishop’s Advent Day Apart, keynote speaker Bishop Woodie W. White spoke about the connection we have as brothers and sisters in Christ under this United Methodist umbrella. He shared a number of inspiring accounts in his message, and as usual, though I didn’t necessarily look forward to driving to Wilmington for a 3 hour gathering, I left the gathering feeling blessed.
“There are only two times in life when you should praise God,” Bishop White told us. “When you feel like it… and when you don’t feel like it.”
So in the midst of business or recreation, of busy-ness or rest, sorrow or joy, it’s time to praise God.
Would you lift some folks in prayer for a moment?
Remember Barry F’s mother Betty, who had her hip replacement today at Montgomery. I have not yet heard the outcome.
Remember Edie and her family. Mark Terry and I visited Edie yesterday and she continues to do well. Her left wrist is still a cause for concern, as it is still healing from its break over two months ago. Though eager to go home, Edie does not want to leave rehab until it’s really okay for her to leave. She anticipates coming home before Christmas, glory to God.
And please remember Rev. Ralph Blanks. I received a letter yesterday from our Bishop’s office, stating that Rev. Blanks has “withdrawn his credentials” as our District Superintendent. The nature of the withdrawal was not elaborated upon, but please keep in prayer: Rev. Blanks and his family; the Central District Office; and Rev. Herbert Palmer, who will serve as Interim District Superintendent. Please let me know if you would like to contact any of these persons.
I hope to see you at our church conference, 5pm on Saturday, when we will celebrate the ministries of Spring City UMC, meet with Rev. Palmer, and look with faith to the future.
And praise the Lord, now and always, amen!
Pastor Kerry
Yesterday at the Bishop’s Advent Day Apart, keynote speaker Bishop Woodie W. White spoke about the connection we have as brothers and sisters in Christ under this United Methodist umbrella. He shared a number of inspiring accounts in his message, and as usual, though I didn’t necessarily look forward to driving to Wilmington for a 3 hour gathering, I left the gathering feeling blessed.
“There are only two times in life when you should praise God,” Bishop White told us. “When you feel like it… and when you don’t feel like it.”
So in the midst of business or recreation, of busy-ness or rest, sorrow or joy, it’s time to praise God.
Would you lift some folks in prayer for a moment?
Remember Barry F’s mother Betty, who had her hip replacement today at Montgomery. I have not yet heard the outcome.
Remember Edie and her family. Mark Terry and I visited Edie yesterday and she continues to do well. Her left wrist is still a cause for concern, as it is still healing from its break over two months ago. Though eager to go home, Edie does not want to leave rehab until it’s really okay for her to leave. She anticipates coming home before Christmas, glory to God.
And please remember Rev. Ralph Blanks. I received a letter yesterday from our Bishop’s office, stating that Rev. Blanks has “withdrawn his credentials” as our District Superintendent. The nature of the withdrawal was not elaborated upon, but please keep in prayer: Rev. Blanks and his family; the Central District Office; and Rev. Herbert Palmer, who will serve as Interim District Superintendent. Please let me know if you would like to contact any of these persons.
I hope to see you at our church conference, 5pm on Saturday, when we will celebrate the ministries of Spring City UMC, meet with Rev. Palmer, and look with faith to the future.
And praise the Lord, now and always, amen!
Pastor Kerry
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