We grew up together in Reynolds. We were friends then, and we are friends now. We have shared many life-experiences along the way. Father Time has taken his toll, as we are not quite as “stout” as we were back in the “day” but we are still on this side of the grass. Gene (left) and Brer (right) are retired from their respective vocations–farming and pharmacy, though Gene does still have a rather large garden and Brer fills in for CVS when he wants to exert himself. I think you know what I do; if not, plan to attend Sunday’s service and you will get an up close and personal view of a portion of it. Gene and I, along with many others, were attending Brer’s 70th Birthday Party. I did make one observation: It is easy to tell if you are attending a birthday party for an old person, as everyone goes home around 8:00, just after the food is consumed.

Just so you know: Tomorrow at 3:00 PM, I will be speaking at James Weldon’s funeral service (his obit is in the Telegraph). On Wednesday evening at 6:00, I will be teaching a Bible Study in the home of Alan & Denise Parker; 384 Hamrick Road; Macon, GA 31220–God’s Treatment of Sin: Perfect & Permanent. You are invited!

One other Monday Morning Note: Please remember to bring food to the church, as I want to deliver what we have accumulated by the end of this week.

Thank you very much and have yourself a lovely Monday!