Community Block Party

Yesterday, we had a Community Block Party in Downtown Leakesville. We estimate that 450 to 500 people were present. Six churches and six different orgranization were represented. We had several inflatables and we gave away hot dogs. The District Attorney's Office gave away popcorn. The closing event was an outdoor showing of the movie, Facing the Giants.

At our booth we distributed around 100 Christian CDs, including Rick Warren's The Invitation, which gives a clear plan of salvation.

Our Area Missions Director, Jimmy Holcomb, planned a similar event around 3 years ago and he estimated around 200 attend at that time. So, we were encouraged by the support from the community.

Family Celebration

Today was a special day in the life of our family. At 2:00 PM, most of our families gathered for a family dedication. All of our parents and siblings were present. Many church members came.

Rev. Bill Barton, founder of the Home of Grace, and Senior Pastor of Wade Baptist Church (Moss Point, MS), spoke. Bro. Bill is my father in the ministry. He is 83 and still going strong pastoring one of the fastest growing churches in Mississippi. I served on staff with him for several years.

Also, Bro. Bill's wife, Jean Barton, spoke. She shared about the two children they adopted. Tragically, one of their adopted children was killed in a motorcycle accident when she was a teen.

Jimmy Holcomb, Area Missions Director for George-Greene Baptist Association, helped us present a slide show

My father, Max Price, prayed the prayer of dedication. This was an unforgettable and humbling time. My brother John, pastor of FBC Charleston, MS, gave the closing prayer.

Last, we partied. We had two "inflatables" in the church activities building. The kids had a blast. This is a day long in coming, but precious in its observance.

John Yates-Ventriloquist

John Yates led music and shared his "friends" with us through ventriloquism in our revival. He is one of the most talented men I know. He was featured in an article in the Dothan Eagle. (Read it here).