165th ANNIVERSARY OF PRUDE'S CREEK BAPTIST

165th ANNIVERSARY OF PRUDE'S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH In October, 1989 I submitted my resignation as Pastor Of Second Baptist in Bessemer to be effective Jan 1, 1990. We had served there 9 years and were sure it was time for us to move on even though we had no idea what the Lord had in store. In His timing, we were able to acquire The Master's Shop ( a Christian book store) from Bill Phares in Februaary of 1990. The store was established in 1967. We would continue in that ministry for 15 years until we closed the store in May of 95 due to health reason. During this same period we continue serving churches bi-vocationally. In May of 1992 I preached as a supply at Prudes's Creek Baptist Church and, on May 31 became the pastor. We had 3 services weekly. We remained as pastor a little over 3 years, until 1995. We were so looking forward to being with you today but, once again my health would not allow it. Here a few of my Memories: * There was no easy way to get here. You don't JUST GO BY THERE UNLESS YOU ARE LOST. * The MudCreek International Airport. * Finding THE CREEK. * The beauty of the Church and the Cemetery. * The love and warmth of God's Family at PCBC. * Wendall and Nola Hyche. Wendall was the only deacon and most energetic Sr. Adult I have ever known. Nola was indeed his helpmeet and I loved her CANDIED sweet potatoes, among many other sweet memories. I WILL FORGET SOME IF I TRY TO REMEMBER ANY MORE NAMES. * The Annual Mother's Day Celebrations with dinner on the ground. * In early 1993 we sold her house, Carolyn retired from teaching and we moved into the Church's pastorium. This was our first time to live in the COUNTRY and it was a delight. We loved the quiet, the wildlife (except the pesky armadillos). Our home being burglarized was not too pleasant. Overall this was a great experience. * Saturday, March 1993 we woke up to THE BLIZZARD OF 93. Also called THE STORM OF THE CENTURY and THE 93 SUPERSTORM. I think we may have been the very last to have power restored. * The many WATER MEETINGS at the Church. * In 1995 we moved to LAKE VIEW and later that year we left Prude's Creek. But Prude's Creek has never left us. With Paul I would say "I THANK MY GOD UPON EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF YOU" * I was thrilled to hear of Lord's increase at PCBC and that Bro Nolan Stinnett is your pastor Perhaps the Lord will allow us to meet together here once again. If not I will see you all in HEAVEN. ..............BE SURE YOU HAVE A RESERVATION. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY, THE ONLY TRUTH AND THE ONLY LIFE.