Mom and Dad have set the Standard

Today is a very special day in the life of our family as Mom and Dad celebrate their sixty ninth Wedding Anniversary.  Sixty nine years!!!  Little did Fred and Vevadyne (pronounced VevaDean) Jackson know what was in front of them.  Moving to Dayton from Coalfield, Tennessee and planting a life, raising a family, (Pictured here with my Sister Sheila), seeing us married, have kids and now enjoying life with Great Great grands, I will echo what Dad has said recently, "God has been so good." I never met my great grandparents.  So we praise the Lord for this for both Mom and Dad and our grands.  They will always remember Papaw Hoot and Granny.

 We could not have asked for better, and now we are in a season that only the years can bring . The Bible describes our bodies as earthly tents,  and that our bodies groan. While they can't do what they once did physically, and don't get out very often now, the foundation was laid a long time ago that the vows they had made to each other were taken seriously. I will forever praise the Lord for the Mom and Dad he gave us.  One once asked, "How would you define successful parenting." Point your kids to Jesus, and if my kids love me as much as I love my Mom and Dad, then I believe we are on the right track.

 

Turning the Page

2025 is now in the rear view mirror and what a year it has been. Closing out our thirty second year as your pastor has brought great challenge, yet even more blessing. You all have watched our family grow up as Aiden, our oldest grandson is now sixteen and driving. Eli is in eighth grade, a fine student/athlete, but even more of a blessing was hearing his testimony this year prior to be baptized as a follower of Christ. He and Aiden are both involved in their youth group at FBC New Lebanon.  Koby is in fifth and Jordy in third, and they are playing ball all the time. They love the things of God, their church in New Madison, and were surprised with Forrest Frank Concert tickets at Christmas for this summer.

 Renee and I could not ask for anything more in our lives as God has richly blessed us. You may see me in a different vehicle from time to time as my dad blessed me with his truck for Christmas.  I will cherish and try to take as good of care of it as he and mom have.

For some of you, 2025 has been a tough one.  The loss of loved ones, and those dear to you. Health issues that have been so hard, and we pray for you as you navigate them into 2026.  We are grateful for our Church Family.  I will try to be more consistent writing a monthly blog. As you are aware, they are nothing fancy, but they come from a Pastor who loves you.

May 2026 be a year where we continue to see folks come to Christ and a year of disciple making.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you and with you.  Bro. Greg  Joshua 1:8