Sunday, November 9, 2008: Veterans Day Weekend

Another great day at First Baptist Leakesville.

Breakfast

The Men's Breakfast was awesome. Plenty of men showed up to help cook. The food was especially good. Buddy Horn, Vietnam Veteran, shared his testimony and shared a combat experience that cannot be explained outside of the providence of God.

Bible Study

Our "on campus" total was only 4 short of our high for the last seven months. We had several prospects attend this morning.

AM Service

The Children's Choir sang "I'm In The Lord's Army." They were really into it. Selina Smith and Kandie Ham do a great job leading our children. Their energy is contagious. Selina, Kandie, and Jamie sang a worshipful hymn before the message.

Our sanctuary was 85% full this morning. Many of our longtime members were "displaced" from their regular pews. However, they were happy to sit in a new spot. There is a real excitement among the members.

With Freedom's Holy Light

Tonight, the Sanctuary Choir presented an inspiring Patriotic Musical. An especially moving segment in the service was when all the veterans present formed a line down front. Each man and woman introduced themselves. What a privilege to say "thank you" to these men and women. Some of the veterans have completed tours in Iraq.

We had a large group of folks who attended the service. Unity Baptist Church canceled their evening service in order to join us for the musical.

Many veterans and families brought memorabilia from different wars. These were displayed in the Activities Building. The refreshments included a great cake and some delicious punch. This was a great community and church event.

Mike Smith, FBC Leakesville Music Minister, did an incredible job planning this memorable time of worship. We are blessed by his ministry.