Summer is officially over according to the calendar. Put away your white shoes and pants and get ready for fall! Have your COVID isolation months flown or dragged by? Mine have been a little of both, but I am ready for a normal life again! Who knows what that will be from now on? One thing I do know is that the world won’t be the same as it was 8 months ago. Face masks and social distancing do not make for close friendships.
Things have been very busy at FBC dispute the virus. Our church recently collected almost a trailer full of food, personal items, baby items, water and sanitizer for hurricane victims in Louisiana. Our pastor, Phillip Miller, and David Lozano drove to Lake Charles to distribute it all. Along the way, they will access other areas and needs that we might help with. Keep all in your prayers.
Our Sunday school and church services are beginning to fill up again. The children are so glad to be doing something away from home, as are the adults. We can’t really see each others faces because of our masks, but it’s so nice to hear the voices. Come join us for any service or Bible study. The ladies have started a new study by Beth Moore. It’s not too late to join them at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. The men meet at 7:00 p.m. on the same day.
We are still collecting for Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Boxes. Any item small enough to fit in a shoe box (excluding food and any liquids) will be very appreciated. We are determined not to let the virus keep us from reaching our goal of 100 boxes this year. We have until mid November. The boxes go all over the world and include a Bible in the language of the country where it is received. Call if you would like to help with this project (Diane 903-467-6335). Soon we will be filling the boxes with items. Come help us! We are also collecting for the POC food pantry distributed by Fisherman’s Chapel.
Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. During the fall and winter we tend to focus more on what we are thankful for and our families. Will we be able to celebrate the way we want to this year? Take time to worship with us at FBC. Help us pray for healing in our country, both from the virus and social disagreements. We’re waiting to welcome you. God Bless America.
