Hi Jackie, and Everyone,
I'm so glad your service went well, and I'm happy the singing went
well. I prayed when I saw your prayer request, which was after the 4th of July.
We also had a great 4th of July service, as we sang a lot of cool
patriotic songs, and some other cool Praise and Worship songs. Pastor
Marty gave a great serman, also.
I'm praying for all of you.
God Bless you all.
Loving you bunches,
Pat Ferguson
At 05:51 PM 7/4/2010, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>Many thanks for your prayers, and yes, all did go well. We had well
>over 100 in attendance, not so many for the church service, as
>afterwards when we passed out hot dogs, chips, and gospel tracts;
>and some of them came in and got acquainted with church
>members. Others saw our announcements in the paper and came by.
>
>I was particularly worried about the song I was to sing, as I was
>told before the service that Keith intended to do the song, though
>it was brought up weeks before and it was agreed that I would do
>it. Then, it was suggested that we both do it together, and that he
>harmonize. He said that he might not do the correct harmony that
>was in the book, and I said that was ok, I wouldn't have
>either. But we had no time before service to practice. It ended up
>that he sang some of the melody with me and some harmony.
>
>Our Pastor spoke about our nation, asking if we were indeed a
>Christian nation; and then showing us two clips where President
>O'boma said that we werent. He then cited many examples from
>ex-Presidents to the contrary, from President Jefferson to President
>Truman. He further stated, however, that many of our children and
>grandchildren weren't taught about Christ and the Bible; and that
>this was weakening our society as a whole. This is all the more
>reason why outreach to our communities is so important.
>
>It all turned out to be a very nice day, not only for outreach in
>conjunction with the Spanish church, for our community; but also I
>think all enjoyed themselves; and who knows, some might read the
>gospel tracts and come to know the Lord and we may get a few new
>church members, as a result.
>
>I'm glad to hear your piano organ duet went well, Julie. I wish I
>could have been there to hear it. That is something I would like to
>do, is be on the worship team of our church, or at least be more
>involved with the music end of it.
>
>Once again, thank you all for your prayers, and I hope you are
>having as wonderful a Fourth Of July as I am having today.
>
>God bless you all.
>
>Jackie
>
>
>
>At 01:08 PM 2010-07-04, you wrote:
>>Jackie,
>>
>>I just got this message and pray the service and your singing went
>>well. I hope many people found freedom in Christ.
>>
>>our pastor talked about freedom in Christ in that we are under
>>grace, not under the law. The worship team, of which I am a part,
>>did a patriotic special. I also played a piano and organ duet with
>>our pianist, Becky. All went well.
>>
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------
>>From: "Jackie Shepherd" <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 11:08 PM
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Requesting your prayers
>>
>>>Hi Friends,
>>>
>>>I just wanted to ask if you would be with me in prayer tomorrow as
>>>I sing "The Statue Of Liberty," at our church service. I
>>>particularly worry about this song as I am 61, and find it harder
>>>to reach those high notes.
>>>
>>>As it will be the Fourth Of July tomorrow, we are having a special
>>>celebration at church entitled "The Freedom To Worship," and are
>>>using this as an outreach opportunity for our
>>>community. Therefore, your prayers would be appreciated for this
>>>event as well.
>>>
>>>Thank you. It is wonderful to be able to come to Christian
>>>friends in fellowship and prayer.
>>>
>>>God's blessings to all. Have a safe and Godly day.
>>>
>>>Jackie
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