J's Jots: 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

27 year class reunion

On October 23rd we had a class reunion of our Bay Area First Baptist young couples class. 10 of the many couples were present. We had planned a surprise guest (Jerry Duffer) but a large umbrella fell on him and he was unable to be present. We had a lot food and a good time was had as we remembered old times. We are also getting ready for the brumal rigours of Oklahoma and Kansas City, we always go there in the Chrismas season.----brumal\BROO-muhl\---pertaining to winter or of winter.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Andy's Story

Andy being buried with Christ by Bro Walter.

Andy is the long haired blonde to my left.

For us Andy's story began in 1976 in League city, Texas. I had left the GTE employment and was serving as Business Administrator of League City First Baptist Church. At that time the church was located at 700 2nd in downtown League City.

As I was in my office, I recieved a phone call from a young man who asked if he could have a package delivered to our chuch. Being suspisicous I advised him to use general delivery at the local post office. He said OK and hung up.

The very next day I recieved a letter from Alabama addressed to whom it may concern. the letter was from a father in Hunstville. He advised that his son had left home and joined a carnival that was stopping in League city. He pleaded with me to see if I could help his son in some way. Needless to say this got my attention as I knew the call was from his son.

I got in my car and went to the location of the carnival. To my amazement they were were packing up to move on out of town. After locating the person in charge, he told me that the Mayor Johnnie Arolfo was making them leave town because one of their workers had broken windows in the store front of a business. I asked him where I could find Andy and he said in the city JAIL!!

I promptly went to the jail and sure nuff there was a youg man of about 19 sitting in a cell, As I talked with the chief of police he said that Andy had caused quite a bit of damage and was charged with disorderly conduct. His fine was LARGE. then I went to see the pastor and asked him if the church could pay his bail and fine. My thought was to have him work for the church until he paid us back. (you see I believe there is no free lunch.) The pastor agreed and then that brought up another problem, where would he live? I then went home to get Carolyn's OK for him to stay with our family since we had a 4bedroom house. this meant that he would have to share a room with either Todd or Terry. Everything was set so back to the jail to present this plan to Andy. Needless to say, Andy thought this was a great plan!!!!!

So Andy began his almost year long stay in Todd's room. He also began his work at the church as Bill Bacherts assistant custodian. It was also a requirement that he attend church with us, so he heard a lot of gospel preaching from Bro Walter.

It was'nt long until Andy realized his need for the Savior and prayed to recieve Jesus! this led to the next decision, baptism. He agreed he should but asked me where and I told him we baptised in the baptistry in the church. His response was "did'nt Jesus get baptised by John in the river"? I agreed. The church had aquired 50 acres of land west of town for our new location and this property happened to border Clear Creek. Sooo, to the creek one Sunday for Andy's baptism as you can see in the picture on this blog.

After awhile andy felt the need to return to his father in Alabama. (sounds like the prodigal son story in theBible). so one day I took him to the freeway and let him out. He caught a ride within a few minutes. Our whole family was sad to see him go. His mother and father were so happy and praising God to see him. My thought on this is that God engineered these events to bring Andy into His forever family.

The last we heard was that he had located to Hawaii and was a land owner'/farmer.

Monday, July 19, 2010

ACEDIA

Acedia\uh-SEE-dee\, noun

Sloth or slothful

Lazy or indifferent

Some Christians and others are very slothful in their work and service to the Lord.

2Chronicles7:14--If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven,will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

I am now getting back into real estate on a regular basis as I really need to make extra money as I do not have a large check each month from social security but am thankful for that. If you know anyone looking to buy or sell please refer them to me. By the way mortgage interest rates are as low as they have been in many years. There are also great programs for first time buyers(that is anyone who has'nt owned a home in 3 years).

So long for now and may God bless you.

J.Morris

Friday, July 16, 2010

The Shining City on a Hill

The above pictures are from the Bay Area Christian School 30 yr reunion in June.

Ronald Reagan called America The Shining City on a Hill. It seems to me that Barrack Huesen Obama is determined to bring us down into the lowest valley and put out the shining light!!!!!
J.Helms Morris
07/16/10

Monday, July 12, 2010

HIRPLING

HIRPLE-(HIR-PAl) verb,means to limp or hobble,
Oswald Chambers says many are hirpling in their walk with God.

My last post was on 1/11/2010 and on 1/26/2010 I fractured my L3 vertebrae. It has been a struggle ever since. I have been hirpling along and here is a chronology:
* 2/1/2010-exrays and MRI
*2/3/10-Spine doctor
*2/4/10-Got back brace to wear for 3 months.
4/21/10-Appointment with Cataract Dr.
5/17/10- Cataract surgery
5/12/10-got brace off.
*5/13/10-Started physical therapy
* Finished therapy 0n 6/4/10
*6/3/10- go to dermotologist.
*6/29/10 Cancer surgery on my face.
* 7/2/10 plastic surgeon to patch my face.
Finely I can see the light at end of tunnel(hope it is not a train coming)Proverbs 11:25-The generous man will be prosperous.