Amen and amen and good evening and welcome. So glad you're here. You can be seated.

Those of you online joining us. We are so glad you are doing so as well. A couple things though before we get started.

The first of which is that we're going to celebrate communion at the

conclusion of the Bible study tonight and we would really encourage you to get

the elements ready, especially those of you online at this time. So at the

conclusion you'll be able to partake with us. Those of you here, the tables are in the back, right?

They used to put them up here, but they don't do that anymore and I told them I shower, so it not a that but if you haven't got them you

might want to get them now now would be the time so you're ready okay the second

thing after first and foremost seeking the Lord and in concert with seeking an abundance of godly counsel,

it's clear that the time has now come for me to take the time off to be with my wife, who, as you know, has entered into an end-of-life, quality of life care due to the cancer

swiftly spreading throughout her brain.

As such, starting this Sunday, September 7th, Pastor Leitou and Pastor Mac will begin filling in for me as long as is needed until I'm able to return.

This for what could be an extended period of time in order for me to have enough time

to be by the side of my bride for as long as I can while I still can as I have

for our 37 years of marriage, whether in sickness or in health, and now till death do us part.

Please know that we cannot thank you all enough for your overwhelming love and prayers.

Also we are most grateful to all of you for understanding and respecting our privacy during

this difficult and painful time of grief and sorrow.

While we still believe by faith that Kelly could miraculously, even instantly, be healed by Jesus, we are preparing for

her homegoing to be with Jesus. Lastly, I will try to provide updates in as much as I'm able.

And please know I am ever so appreciative, especially of your patience, your grace, your kindness,

that you've shown to my family and myself.

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