Pastor Buddy’s Blog

Journal,

(The first part of this? entry is for? yesterday.)

Shana I were were enjpying the Christian Challenge service via the internet this morning when my ears perked up at a new musical sound.? At first I thought it was the piano doing it. Then Shana said it was? Nicholas Spurgeon on the electric guitar. Wow. That boy has some cool? strokes. As a guitarist? I dearly love good guitar music.? Good job Nicholas. I am looking forward to seeing you work that guitar over on the worship team.

I thoroughly enjoyed the service. Nathan brought another outstanding ministry entitled ‘The Sons of Korah.’ It always amazes me at Nathan’s command of English and his ability to bring out points that would have eluded me. His style of ministry is so practical. Not only that, but there is a move at Christian Challenge that is awesome to behold. Dedications and rededications are at the forefront. What a great moment for our ministry.

Well, I’ve been sending studies quite a bit. Here’s some things on a more personal note.

Sunday afternoon was one exciting moment after another. Betty and I love it so much when the kids come by. First was a call from Andre. They were coming? over with crawfish. What a way to begin the afternoon.

Here comes Andre, Judy, and Justin. We sat down to a feast of mudbugs.? Then Nathan came by for a short visit before Awana.? Betty insisted that he dig in to the crawfish. Not much insisting needed. Course he had to high tail it back to the church.

Well, it? would not be complete without Shana.? So I called Shana and here she comes with Hunter, Jared and Abbey. Shana loves crawfish just like the rest of us. All afternoon was filled with Martin laughter and our happy-way of kidding and? visiting.?

It didn’t end there. After Andre and Shana and families left, Betty and I? settled down on our love seat, when through the door comes ‘excitement’ personified. Here comes Nathan, Lori, Joy, Faith, and Hope. The kids are bubbling. Faith runs over to let me know that she will be playing the base guitar for the worship team.

Wow! How much excitement can there be? Nathan and the whole family were just beaming. They talked about? how? Christian Challenge young folk are on fire for the Lord. Betty and I couldn’t be happier for the upward direction? taking place on ‘the holy hill.’? (That’s a term I tagged Christian Challenge with a great many years ago.)

Well, that was yesterday. This morning I received a call from Lane. Never guess where he was? He and Jerry were catching bream right and left up on Cane River. Now, something just ain’t right with this picture!? How come the fish disappear when I have a fishing pole in hand? I will get to the bottom of this one way or the other.?

That’s alright — Lane and Jerry are going to take me fishing on Cane River as soon as I’m up to it. And Andre wants me to check out these good fishing holes. Actually I have a couple more good buddies who are waiting to take me fishing. All I can say is, ‘Fishies, you cannot elude me. Like General MacArthur said, “I will return.’”

What else can I add? Me and my shadow General Claudius Josephus (CJ)? made our morning round. Had my coffee, newspaper, devotion, answered emails, and just regular ’stuff.’

Can you believe it? Its almost noon. Better check on ‘what’s for lunch.’ Talk with you’ins later.

Much love coming your way,

Buddy

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