Greetings Friendship Community, I have had a busy week this week, but I am resting in the power of our great God. I am grateful that though this week has been busy, it has been productive. I am reminded that God is with me. He is with us, and we are not in this problematic pandemic alone. The passing of our beloved deacon, Deacon Allen Smith, saddened me. However, I am grateful that we were able...  Read More

Hey there Friendship,I pray you have had a productive and pleasant week! While we are still in the middle of some unprecedented times, we must grip tightly to God’s unchanging hand, trusting in His care and concern for us! I will be honest with you; this week, I feel weary. I am weary IN the PANDEMIC. I am weary FROM the PANDEMIC. I am weary WITH the PANDEMIC and ALL THAT IT BRINGS! I know many of...  Read More

Greetings My Beloved Friendship Family,I want to begin by expressing my shear GRATITUDE to every one of you! You all are AMAZING! Absolutely AMAZING! Lady Karima and I appreciate you more than you will ever know! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The Pastoral Anniversary Celebration on Sunday blew my mind! I had a WONDERFUL time and so enjoyed seeing those that came out to participate. I know we ha...  Read More

I must admit I am EXCITED and THANKFUL this week. I am excited about our planned activities for Sunday. I am not so much EXCITED to have the anniversary celebration as I am EXCITED to see many of you who will attend and participate in the parade. Please note, this is OUR anniversary TOGETHER; pastor and people.  Read More

Good Day Friendship,This week my KEYWORD is BLESSED! I feel BLESSED, and I am BLESSED. Kurt Carr has a song entitled “Blessing After Blessing” that says: Lord, You just keep sendingBlessing after blessing…Blessing after blessingBlessing after blessing after blessing I have abbreviated it, but you can hear it HERE. I hope you enjoy it! I am grateful to God for blessing after blessing, and I can’t c...  Read More

Greetings My Friendship People,I remain a grateful man and a grateful pastor. I am grateful to God for the opportunity to serve and grateful to each of you for your love, care, and concern for me. THANK YOU so much for your many expressions of love for my 47th birthday! All I can say is WOW! So many calls, texts, emails, cards, and Facebook posts. In fact, I am still reading the cards that you hav...  Read More