This week's service bulletin contains the information, reminders, and updates that you find here.

REMINDERS 

The monthly business meeting is this Sunday night following the service.

The Awana Clubs last night for this school year is this week.  Next Wednesday night will be the closing program.

The Ladies of Grace Breakfast is this week. They will meet Tuesday morning at 9:00 at Cracker Barrel.

FROM THE PASTOR

I want to take this opportunity to thank the church for allowing me to attend the Missionary Baptist Seminary. I graduated Friday night with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology. I could not have done it without your help and understanding.

            I plan on continuing my education in pursuit of a Master’s Degree this next semester. However, things will be a little bit different. All of the Master’s courses are available online. I can attend class from Jonesboro, instead of traveling to Little Rock and staying overnight. This will ease quite a time burden.

            I want to apologize for not being able to minister to you the way a good pastor should. My availability has been very scarce. We have a saying at the Seminary, “You can either be a great student or a great pastor, you can’t be both.” I have tried to balance my duties the best I could and I’m positive that some weeks I failed.

            Just as I asked of you from the time I started at Grace, if you need me, call me. If you need a visit from me, just let me know when and where. Some want me to visit in person, others want a phone call, and some just want a text. Let me know your preference and I will accommodate. I wish I could read minds but I cannot. You have to let me know.

Thanks again!                         I love you all!               Happy Mother’s Day!

Your Blessed Pastor

Brandon