Keep Praying for Ruth

Ruth is still sick, despite being on her third day of antibiotics. Please keep praying. Thanks.

This is a historic week for Second. Tonight Johnny Hunt, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, preaches here. Thursday morning, Bruce McCoy, President of the Missouri Baptist Convention, preaches here for a Pastors Conference. Sunday morning, the First Vice-President of the Missouri Baptist Convention preaches here. That’s me. Sorry about the letdown. I couldn’t resist.

Welcome aboard, Kevin Hawkins. We have a new Minister of Music. The secret ballot vote was 450 to 5. I don’t think the outcome was ever in doubt. I’m looking forward to many good years Kevin and his delightful family.

The Cardinals are in first place. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts.

Humor helps. Walt Disney had originally suggested using the name Mortimer Mouse. Fortunately, smarter heads prevailed and Mickey Mouse was born. By walking an extra 20 minutes daily, you can burn off seven pounds of body fat in a year (to help make room for the twenty you are probably in danger of adding).