Dr. Dad!

The flu has come to 698 Ann St. No, I don't have the Flu but Ethan (our youngest son) does. He has been on the couch since Friday night. If you know Ethan he is so down about having to stay in the house. Johnna and Ethan watched 9 movies on Saturday and Sunday and I took over on Monday and today. He has been running a fever so he can't go back to school until the fever breaks. The doctor gave us some medicine so we hope things get better soon. My mother also has the flu and they had to put her in the hospital Monday afternoon. Please keep the sick Murrays in your prayers. Mom is really weak and has had a tough 3 months, she is in the Piggott hospital.

While at home I have had plenty of time to think and pray for our church and the upcoming Easter services. I hope that you are making plans to be at church on Easter and bring lots of people with you. They are putting carpet in the balcony this week so it will be ready to fill up with people. It is going to take all of us to fill the church. We all know people who need to be in church so lets get busy inviting them and letting them know we want them at Emmanuel. Something that you also need to know is that on Easter Sunday night we are going to be showing the Movie "Facing the Giants" it is one of the best movies of 2006 and the message is wonderful. This would be the perfect opportunity to bring someone who needs some encouragement because they will be encouraged. It's going to be a wonderful Easter weekend when you think about the children's celebration at heritage park and then the food and clothes distribution at the church on the Saturday before Easter. If you haven't yet brought food or clothes to be given away there is still time. Well I have got to get back to the patient, I love all of you and I look forward to hearing from you.