Sunday Sanity 12/14/25

Hey Friends,

We have had 2 wonderful nights of celebrating Christmas in music. Monday I plan to share the pictures from First Pentecostal. 

My cousin Jacqueline Coffman has been assisting us with some narration during some of the song transitions. It is helpful to have a a spot to get a drink and take a breath. 

Here is her introduction to O Little Town of Bethlehem. I thought this was very powerful. 

“Phillips Brooks is a name most people don't recognize today, yet he was one of the most beloved pastors of the 19th century.

Before he gained fame at Trinity Church in Boston, Brooks served in Philadelphia during the darkest days of the Civil War.

A friend once found him pacing anxiously and asked, “Dr. Brooks, what’s the trouble?” Brooks answered, “The trouble is that I am in a hurry, but God isn’t.”

After the war, Brooks took an extended sabbatical. According to one account, the itinerary included a horseback ride from Jerusalem to the small village of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. By nightfall he was in the field where, according to tradition, the shepherds heard the angelic announcement.

This experience stayed with Brooks and three years later, he wrote a poem about that sacred night to share with his Sunday school class. 

The church organist later set it to music for the church children to sing, never imagining it would go beyond that Christmas Eve of 1868. But it has turned into a Christmas classic that is now sung around the world: O Little Town of Bethlehem.

Sis. Jacqueline Coffman

Dryden Road Pentecostal Church 

Moraine, Ohio

Thank you for visiting us today. 

Odie 

DRPC Christmas Dinner And Cantata 2025 Pics

 PSA

Due to bad weather coming to Ohio, we are getting questions about tonight’s concert in London, KY. We left Ohio before the snow came. Tonight's service will still take place at 7:00. Come see us at First Pentecostal!

Hey Friends,

Last night we had a fantastic time at DRPC. It was time for the Christmas dinner and the cantata. Here are the pics I snapped last night. 

Odie

Thursday In Pics

 Hey Friends,

There's not much time for words. We have been preparing for two of our Christmas concerts this weekend. The first one is tonight at Dryden Road at 7PM. 

It is an honor to have Bro. Philip, Sis. Deidra and Colton Deane with us. We are excited to be singing with Colton! Bro. Philip preached very well at Dryden Road Pentecostal Church last night. 

Here are pictures from Thursday. It was a full day. Now it is Friday and time for a nap before our day begins again. 

We appreciate your prayers this weekend. See you later. 

Odie 

Practice Practice Practice

 Hey Friends,

Here is a picture from practice at DRPC last night. I know I told you about our mini Christmas tour earlier this week. Read that post by clicking HERE.

BFM is in full out panic and prep mode. The band is sounding awesome. I just hope we can remember everything. I might be singing Christmas songs in my sleep. 

Please keep us in your prayers. Pray for our minds to work properly and our bodies to be well without voice problems.

It is already Thursday as I write this post. I am going to try to get a little rest. 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie 

DRPC Children’s Christmas 2025

 Hey Friends,

First, I want to say thank you for the prayers for our family. Yesterday was not an easy day to say see you later to our Aunt Carol. God helped the family. 

Please keep the family in your prayers as they navigate this difficult season. Many of you took the time to message and check on us yesterday. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are greatly appreciated!

We rushed back from Kentucky yesterday afternoon. We needed to be at church at Dryden Road Pentecostal Church last night. 

It was time for the Children's Church Christmas program. 

This year, the leaders did not do a full kids' play. They had kids say parts and sing some songs. It was so cute.

 I was extremely proud of all of the kids. There were even a few who do not usually like to sing with the junior choir, but they sang the entire program.    

 

Here are a few pictures and a video. I hope you enjoy. 

See you all tomorrow. 

Odie