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