Midweek Update #16

What a special service for Thelma Mathews.  Fay and Kay sang three beautiful songs.  The Interment Service was held at Dallas Restland and then back to the church to share a special time with family and friends.  I really appreciate everyone involved with Thelma's funeral and all those who assisted in preparing and setting up for the meal back at the church for Al Mathews and his family and friends.   I was very impressed with the many friends of Al and Thelma who were at the funeral, viewing, and committal service. Our prayers continue to be with Al and Melody.

I look forward to seeing many of you either tonight or on Sunday.

I have included the story I shared about the Restaurant Prayer of the Little Boy that I used in the Funeral Service.

You will find it attached.

Tonight we will begin a new series entitled:  "A Heart Like His." We will be seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David.

Blessing to you all. 

See ya soon,

Pastor Larry

Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant.

My six-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace.


As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Nana gets us ice cream for dessert.  And liberty and justice for all!  Amen!"


Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country.  Kids today don't even know how to pray.  Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"


Hearing this, my grandson burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"


As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.


He winked at my grandson and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."


"Really?" my grandson asked.


"Cross my heart," the man replied.


Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream.  A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."


Naturally, I bought my grandchildren ice cream at  the end of the meal.  My grandson stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.


He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you.  Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."

The End

I love this story!
Please keep it moving.
Sometimes, we all need some ice cream.



I hope God sends you some ice cream today!

Midweek Update #15

Well, I walked into SAGU this morning at 7:30 a.m. and they just announced the closing of the University.  I see it is not supposed to get above 32 degrees until Friday morning but will warm up by Sunday and be about 65.  Thank the Lord. Once we get out of February, hopefully, this inclement weather will not dominate our lives.  Ya all be careful if you have to get out today.  I see we are supposed to get one to three inches of snow today also.

This is the second week in a row that we have had to dismiss our Wednesday evening services due to weather.  Hopefully that will be the last one. Thank the Lord.  I miss seeing you all.

I have been trying something different for my devotions at night with Leah.  We are reading through a great Children's Bible Stories Book which has a summary of all the Biblical stories.  Because I teach both Old and New Testament, I of course add to these stories plus having been to Israel helps some too.  Also I have been reading George Bush's biography, Decision Points.  It is very interesting to see how his Christian testimony shines through the book as he shares the major decision points that make him who he is today.   His mom and dad, George and Barbara Bush, have made a tremendous impact on his life.   It was interesting to see that he and his brother, Jebb Bush, were Governors at the same time.

I just received news this morning from Fay that Thelma Mathews went to be with the Lord at 2 a.m. this morning.  I know they will be making funeral arrangements this afternoon. Let's pray for Al and the family during these next few days that the Lord will comfort them in the home going of Thelma. Details to follow later.

The Apostle Paul says that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and again he says, precious in the sight of the Lord is the home going of the saints.

Bless you all and we see that we really need one another's prayers during these days.

Bless each one of you.

Pastor Larry

Midweek Update #14

This has been a different week with the closing of many schools in the DFW area due to the inclement weather.  At SAGU, classes were canceled on Tuesday. Sorry I was not able to see you all on Wednesday night, but probably still good that everyone did not have to venture out in this severely cold weather. 

This Sunday is Superbowl Sunday of course, and the game begins at 5:30 p.m.  Looks like it will be near 50 degrees on Sunday.   I look forward to seeing you all this coming Sunday morning for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church service at 10:45 a.m.   Cole Flikkema will be ministering this Sunday by playing his fiddle and singing. I know you all enjoy his ministry, and we really appreciate his ministry of excellence in the sound booth.

Keep Bennie Green in your prayers as she is still not feeling well from a cold. Continue to pray for Al and Thelma Mathews. Thelma is still in ICU in Arlington Memorial Hospital with pneumonia. Also pray for Buddy and Gertie Thomas who have had problems with coughing. And, pray for God's protection over all our church family and friends during this cold weather.

Bless you all and see you in a few days, that is, if the Lord is willing.   See ya then.

Pastor Larry