Appreciation: Marvin Emmons.

Friday, October 08, 2010
Appreciation: Marvin Emmons. So far I’ve shared my gratitude for folks who have either served, or are serving, as my pastor personally. I’m so thankful for all the great men God has allowed me the privilege of knowing down through the years that have shaped a great deal of who I am in Him, and in the ministry He’s given me. On this final day of recognizing great men of God He’s used in my life in a unique way, I’ll recognize a friend, who though never my pastor, has been a faithful friend since I first got to know him. But in all honesty, it’s what he has done for my Aunt and late Uncle that means the most for me.
Bro. Marvin is the Pastor of Green Forest First Baptist Church in extreme North Arkansas. I first got to know Bro. Marvin when my Aunt Peggy and Uncle Jerry began attending there. They got involved early on, even working in the AWANA ministry. And when it comes to Pastors – Bro. Marvin immediately impressed them, and the rest of our family for that matter, with his heart for people.
Uncle Jerry got sick. After battling heart conditions for his entire life, cancer was the thing that finally hit him the hardest. But through all his treatment, doctors’ visits, and eventually surgery, Bro. Marvin and his wife Peggy were there for both Uncle Jerry and Aunt Peggy. Eventually Uncle Jerry would go in for surgery that would change our family forever, and would lead to his journey on to heaven. It brought such peace to our family knowing that Aunt Peggy had a wonderful pastor and church family from GFFBC to stand by them during the tough times to follow. God used them to bring comfort, hope, and healing to our family.
Down through the journey of ministry in years past I almost ended up there, at Green Forest. But in God’s providence He had other plans. And though the road to follow for me has been hard and rough at times, I have gained several gifts of God through that experience there – and I think the greatest of which is a couple of faithful friends in the Emmons. Bro. Marvin and his wife have prayed fervently for me through the valley’s I’ve travelled this past year. And from time to time an email or phone call would lighten the load. It’s obvious both of these dear saints possess the gift of shepherding.
So I lift up a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for allowing me to know a great man and woman of God, Marvin and Peggy Emmons. And I pray for many more fruitful years of ministry ahead for them both. Thank you guys for letting Him use you to touch so many lives.



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
Blake

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