Good morning FBC Family……….Well, as the young folks say, it was “my bad” last Friday. I thought it was my day to do the staff blog and did not realize that Fred had already posted one. I put mine on since I had done it; therefore, you had 2 to read on Friday of last week. Both had to do with the opening of the ROC…..great minds thinking alike, huh?
Last Sunday night was a very exciting time for our church family as we opened up the new building for our people to see and then as we worshiped together. I heard many positive comments from individuals as they just walked through the building for the first time. As we’ve said on numerous occasions, this new facility is a wonderful tool to help us introduce lost people to our Lord. As we dedicated the building during the worship service, I thought of the tremendous potential that we have now to make a difference for the Kingdom long after many of us are no longer here. I was reminded again how we have been blessed through the sacrifices that previous generations made for us and of the responsibility we have to those who come after us. Pray for Mike Armstrong and all of the many volunteers who serve in the ROC that God will use them to bless, to encourage, and to be a witness. If you haven’t had an opportunity to see the ROC, you can stop any day of the week now just for a tour.
Later today, the graveside service for Virginia Collins will be held in Dallas. Virginia was the epitome of what a Christian lady should be. For those who did not know her, she was a faithful and dedicated servant who loved the Lord and loved the church. She was the church Financial Secretary at her previous church prior to moving to Sulphur Springs to retire. Shortly after moving here, our church Financial Secretary left. Somehow, Dr. Redmond found out that Virginia was experienced and he asked her to help until he could find someone. Virginia said she would give him three days a week for six months which turned into four, sometime five days each week for fifteen years. I think the truth is that Dr. Redmond just quit looking and what a blessing that was for FBC. She wore many hats while she was here, quietly serving in a variety of different ministries, and she never paid herself for more than three days a week. For those of us who had the opportunity to work side by side with Virginia, we are the better and the blessed. We loved her and we rejoice that she is now in the very presence of Jesus for all eternity.
Tomorrow there is a service at Fellowship Christian Church for Charles Mitchell, father of Rick Mitchell, and we have two memorial services scheduled for Spence Chapel. At 10:00 a.m., the service for Evelyn Glenn will be held and at 2:00 p.m., the service for Raymond McClung will be conducted. This morning we received word that Charles Smith (Mrs. Howard Smith, Charlotte McDowell’s mother) went home to the Lord very early this morning. Arrangements for that service are pending. Please remember the Mitchell family, the Glenn family and the McClung family along with the Collins family, and the Smith family as they all deal with the loss of loved ones. Let us be encouragers as we have the opportunity. God bless you today. See you in God’s house this coming Sunday…….Tommy
Last Sunday night was a very exciting time for our church family as we opened up the new building for our people to see and then as we worshiped together. I heard many positive comments from individuals as they just walked through the building for the first time. As we’ve said on numerous occasions, this new facility is a wonderful tool to help us introduce lost people to our Lord. As we dedicated the building during the worship service, I thought of the tremendous potential that we have now to make a difference for the Kingdom long after many of us are no longer here. I was reminded again how we have been blessed through the sacrifices that previous generations made for us and of the responsibility we have to those who come after us. Pray for Mike Armstrong and all of the many volunteers who serve in the ROC that God will use them to bless, to encourage, and to be a witness. If you haven’t had an opportunity to see the ROC, you can stop any day of the week now just for a tour.
Later today, the graveside service for Virginia Collins will be held in Dallas. Virginia was the epitome of what a Christian lady should be. For those who did not know her, she was a faithful and dedicated servant who loved the Lord and loved the church. She was the church Financial Secretary at her previous church prior to moving to Sulphur Springs to retire. Shortly after moving here, our church Financial Secretary left. Somehow, Dr. Redmond found out that Virginia was experienced and he asked her to help until he could find someone. Virginia said she would give him three days a week for six months which turned into four, sometime five days each week for fifteen years. I think the truth is that Dr. Redmond just quit looking and what a blessing that was for FBC. She wore many hats while she was here, quietly serving in a variety of different ministries, and she never paid herself for more than three days a week. For those of us who had the opportunity to work side by side with Virginia, we are the better and the blessed. We loved her and we rejoice that she is now in the very presence of Jesus for all eternity.
Tomorrow there is a service at Fellowship Christian Church for Charles Mitchell, father of Rick Mitchell, and we have two memorial services scheduled for Spence Chapel. At 10:00 a.m., the service for Evelyn Glenn will be held and at 2:00 p.m., the service for Raymond McClung will be conducted. This morning we received word that Charles Smith (Mrs. Howard Smith, Charlotte McDowell’s mother) went home to the Lord very early this morning. Arrangements for that service are pending. Please remember the Mitchell family, the Glenn family and the McClung family along with the Collins family, and the Smith family as they all deal with the loss of loved ones. Let us be encouragers as we have the opportunity. God bless you today. See you in God’s house this coming Sunday…….Tommy
