Back to School on Wednesday

That's right a little bit of normal starts tomorrow when school starts back. Thanks to the Air Force National Guard the Piggott Schools will be up and running on Wednesday morning. It has been two weeks today since the ice storm hit and we still have no cable tv and not a single person has gone crazy in our house. I did hear the steelers won the super bowl and someone said there's a pretty big nascar race this weekend, I WOULDN'T KNOW BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE CABLE. I really haven't missed it much can't you tell.

We did finish up our work at the community center today and it was wonderful to be able to serve others along side my family and friends. I am so proud of my family!!!!

Mom is doing good and seems to be getting stronger each day. There might be a chance of her coming home pretty soon. Thanks for praying for her and all the calls and cards. Pray for her because she don't have any cable at the hospital either. Life can be tough....i think we'll make it!We will have services this Sunday at 10a.m. so I hope all of you can make it to the service.

See Ya

Serving Meals at Community Center

We just finished serving 250 meals at the Community Center and it was so much FUN!! The scripture tells us that even Jesus didn't come to be served but To Serve. It is such a Joy to be able to help others at this time of need. The people have all been so appreciative of everything we have done for them. I want to encourage all of you out there that if you are feeling a little down and depressed find you a place and volunteer to help the needy and it should be just the medicine that you need to get the joy back in your life. Can't wait until supper and serve another 250 meals. I would also like to say thanks to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and the Red Cross along with the National Guard for there help during our time of need.

Troubling times can bring us together or divide us as a community, those who survive are those who pool resources and work together. Thank you to all who have pulled together worked so hard to help others. You are never more like Jesus than when you serve others!!!!!!!

Mom is doing wonderful, she is back at the Piggott Hospital and we are so thankful. Keep praying for us.

Love all of you,

Kevin

Power is on at the Murray home!!!!

It is a Great day we do have power and hot water at the Murray house. That's not all, Mom is moving back to the Piggott hospital today as well. Can life get any better? Mom is doing so much better, it is a Miracle and we are all so thankful for all your prayers and support through all the sickness and bad weather. God is showing Himself to be faithful as usual. I am on my way to help serve meals at the shelter that is set up at the Piggott community center so if you are looking for something to do they need volunteers to help with meals, call me (870) 598 7211

There will be no Awana's or Adult bible study tonight at Emmanuel>

Love ya,

Kevin

Just a sample of how much ice is in Piggott, Arkansas.

Found a picture on the internet! I'll post more later.

Weathering the storm

The ice storm of 2009! Today is day 6 of no electricity. We are all doing fine at the Murray home. God is providing for us. We have gas heat and a nice generator and right now those are two things that not everyone in Piggott and surrounding towns have. There are several people having to live in shelters. We do have power at the church and it is so nice to be in the office this morning. I don't know if anyone will show up for church, but I am here ready to go. We are going to be feeding the folks at the shelter today so it will be a Great opportunity to minister to those in need. If you are reading this blog and are in need of anything please call 870 598 7211 and ask for some help and we will do our best to help you and your family.

Update on Mom:

On Wednesday we had to move mom to the Paragould hospital because they had to shut down the Piggott hospital due to no electricity. Her breathing has improved so much she is still not well but she is much better. She asked me to please tell all of you that she loves you and she is thankful for all of your prayers, cards, and flowers. We are thankful to God for all He has done for mom.

Need your prayers

I am sorry it has been a few days since I have informed everyone on mom's condition. On Friday we moved mom back to the Piggott hospital. Mom requested we take her home (Piggott Hosp) There was nothing more they could do in Jonesboro that they couldn't do for her in Piggott. Since moving her she has had so many visitors and she has loved it. Today is Sunday and her condition is critical. Only God knows when she will leave this earth but she is very weak and on lots of medication. All of my family has been with her today and she has been loved on by all the grand kids, family and friends. Nothing can really prepare you for the loss of a mother but knowing that she is saved gives us Hope. Today at church I sang her favorite song "The Midnight Cry". We recorded it and took it to the hospital for her to hear. As soon as she heard what song it was she lifted her hands to the sky and began to worship the Lord, it was almost more than I could handle. I just thank God that my mom is born again and will be given a brand new body real soon. Keep us in your prayers.

Update on Mom

Mom rested well last night. All of my brothers along with my dad and my youngest son Ethan spent the night with Mom. Dr. says that her heart may be contributing some to her shortness of breathe but mostly her lungs are just in really bad shape. We have continued to have several visits and calls which makes moments like this tolerable. Mom has been blessed to have her dearest friends by her side. As weak as she is her face always lights up when someone who loves her walks in the room. Last night I had the opportunity to spend about 5 hours taking care of her and I can only hope that it made her feel as good as it made me. Mom has loved her family all her life and she's just getting a little of it back in return. Please pray for us as we take each day one at a time.

Kevin

In need of your prayers

Well I am in the waiting room of the hospital again only this time my mother is the patient. Mom was airlifted to St. Bernards Hosp. this morning and she is really struggling to breathe the Dr. told us that she has severe COPD disease. It has been a very emotional morning and afternoon but we have gotten lots of calls, visits and emails and they have all been very encouraging. It is so wonderful to be the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church and I want everyone to know how proud I am to be your pastor. Thank you for all of the love and support that we have felt not only today but over the last several weeks. Please continue to pray for our family.

Kevin

In Little Rock, AR

Hello everyone from a waiting room in Little Rock, AR. I am visiting Mr. Leonard Fuller who is very sick and I ask that all of you pray for the Fuller family. We are waiting. This family is having to make some incredible difficult decissions and I know that they would appreciate your prayers. Thank you.

Excited about this weekend

Don't miss the services this weekend at Emmanuel it is going to be soooooo Good! GREAT as a matter of fact. Last weekend was incredible, God moved in a bunch of peoples lives and messed them up if they weren't already. Coy Arnold from Horatio First Baptist was with us and God used him, thank you God. This weekend the choir will lead us in worship on Sunday morning as they share God's love with us through music. On Sunday night we are preparing for what will be a night of dreams coming true for so many people. We are calling it A night of Giving and we are bringing new and slightly used toys and coats to the church to be given away immediately after the service. Families who need some help this Christmas will be able to pick up toys and coats for their families. The buzz is in the air and we can't wait until Sunday. I hope that you and your family will be in church somewhere and hopefully you are as excited about It as we are! Merry Christmas everybody, help make Christmas a little more special for someone this year, do something nice!

The Gift Revolution

Hey everybody I want to tell you about something that is so exciting! It's called the gift revolution and it is creating alot of stir. If you have time go to www.thegiftrevolution.com and read some of the cool things people are doing for one another. I love Christimas time and everything it represents, it is one of the things I look forward to every year. There is nothing like giving a gift to someone and watching them unwrap it knowing that they will love it. I have also given gifts and watched people be disappointed by what I gave them, bummer! I wonder how the Lord feels every year as many celebrate the gift that He gave us but still there are those who don't even accept the gift at all. Let's make sure that we never take for granted the gift that God gave us.