After church yesterday, the family and I went to a fundraiser luncheon to eat and enjoy a little of the Littlefield Marching Band. We had a great meal and heard a little music and then got up to sneak out so that I could get some work done. As we were leaving, one of our faithful Wednesday night attenders met me at the end of the table. Janine wanted to introduce me to her pastor. She attends a church in another community on Sunday and then attends our church when there is nothing going at her church.
At any rate, I turned to shake the hand of the man standing next to her and as I looked him in the eye, I knew that I knew this man. As she introduced him, “This is my pastor, L.D. Green,” – the life of my childhood flashed before my eyes. This was the first pastor that I can remember as a child. He is the man that led me into the baptismal waters at an early age. I was dumbstruck. What could I say to this man who has had such an impact on me during my formative years.
I knew he lived in Lubbock, and I thought he was retired. In fact, a couple of years ago I actually called him on the phone to chat and check in on him. But this was the first time in over 30 years that I had actually seen him.
He turned 90 this past August and yet, for the last 6 years he has driven the 25 or so miles from Lubbock to Spade to pastor the Baptist church there on Sunday mornings. There is so much I could tell you about this spiritual giant in my life. In fact, I think I will do just that over the next couple of days.
For today, let me ask you two questions. Who has impacted your life in a positive way? Have you told them what they mean to you lately?
Clay in the Hands 
Hey Brian, Lomar is a great guy, Thanks for the update on his whereabouts!
I got on this website, because a fellow SS member told our class yesterday about Bro Green, and that he is battling cancer in his eye. I went to his church in El Paso, TX in the 60s, and was excited to hear about him. We are praying for his health. Thanks you so much for this explanation.