All of that said I want you to know how much we appreciate all of the marvelous things you have done over these months to make a difference in people’s lives and for the Lord. The people from your church and the wonderful people across the Southern Baptist Convention have cared, come, contributed, cried, and celebrated with us every day and all along the way. Bless your sweet hearts you have made a difference. Because of your love and partnership families have been sustained, souls have been saved, churches have been rescued from the brink of disaster, and our Lord Jesus has been honored.
Frequently, in what seems like a daily occurrence, someone will ask me if things are back to normal on the coast. I am still somewhat shocked by the question. I am compelled to respond, “No, and it probably will never be back to normal as we once knew it. The good news is we are making progress. There are days that the sun is shining, optimism seems to come as a ray of light, and we all have a moment of refreshment as we realize that Jesus Christ is still Lord.”
Your partnership and all that you have done, said, and brought has continued to be a great reservoir of God’s grace touching lives all across the southern part of our state. It is just two small words, but one more time permit me to say from the depths of my heart and speaking for thousands of others, “Thank you and may God richly, abundantly, and gloriously bless you.”

Gratefully yours,
Jim Futral
Executive Director-Treasurer
Mississippi Baptist Convention Board