Mind-Boggling Gift of Friendship Then and Now

Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by for a visit! I hope you are having a good day.

I took a trip down memory lane last night. I am so glad that we have Blog archives! I begin to wonder what we were doing 10 years ago this week?

Well, we were in the midst of City Reach Phoenix. My trip down memory lane brought back lots of happy memories last night!

10 years ago yesterday, Dad wrote a very special post honoring an extremely special friend to our family! Pastor Scott Morris had taken time out of his extremely busy schedule to come be with us for the first tent revival of City Reach 2016.

Bro. Scott Morris caught Dad’s vision for City Reach. He bore the burden with us! His friendship and prayers helped us immenselyl always, but it was extra special during the year of City Reach. 

Pastor Scott Morris is not only a friend, but The Morris Family adopted us. We are forever family!

10 years later, they are still our dearest friends and family. Our love for the Morris family is enormous! Words cannot adequately express our appreciation for them!

Mom and I have leaned heavily on their friendship for the last year and a half. We have walked this road of grief and transition together. It is amazing to have wonderful people like them in corner. 

We love you, Bro. Scott and Sis. Kim! Thank you for the bottom. I'm on my heart for standingwith us always! 

I can not say it like my Daddy could. He had away with words. I am going to let him finish up this post. Let's rewind to April 8, 2016. 

Odie

The Mind-Boggling Gift of Friendship - Pastor Scott Morris

“ It is raining as I write this and the wind is blowing pretty good too. We had to put up two short sections of side walls during church Thursday because of the wind. I really hate to do that but we had to. 

Otherwise we all would have swallowed a pound or two of dust. We did have a great service though. Thank you for praying for us.

It has been amazing to have Pastor Scott Morris with us for several days this week. He flew in Friday night and flew back home Thursday. He was here for the tent set up, Sunday morning service in the church and four services under the tent.

Bro Scott bought a ticket, took time away from his family, left his church and school for several days including a Sunday, to come out here and work like a mule. I knew Bro. Scott was my friend but all this is way beyond the bounds of mere friendship. 

This is a mind-boggling gift of friendship. It is hard to believe that a man would love us so much, believe in us so much and love revival so much that he would do all this. What an amazing gift. 

Words are cheap and there are lots of us that talk a good game. It is something much higher to walk the talk. We realize that we have been abundantly blessed when it comes to friends. Bro Scott's actions this week are living proof of that blessing. 

Thank you Scott Morris for making our week so memorable. Thank you for caring for us. Thank you for helping to carry our vision. You have done many things to help promote City Reach but this week was one of the best.

Thank you as well to Sis. Kim, Regan and Rylee and the saints in Richton for loaning us your husband, father and Pastor. May God bless you for your sacrifice. 

Thank the Lord for surrounding us with such friends as Scott Morris and the many, many others that would be here if you could at all.   May God send revival to all of you for doing everything you can to promote revival here.   

Here are a few pictures of my dear friend while here. 

Thanks for reading. 

Davy”

Join DRPC For Pastor Appreciation 2026

 Hey Friends,

We are blessed with the best Pastor! We are so thankful for them! Bro. Bennie and Sis. Jane Sutherland have been our pastor for around 37 years. 

God placed them in our lives for a reason! I cannot imagine where the Boggs family would be without their friendship and guidance over the years! Without a doubt, our lives would look much different from what they do today.

They have been DRPC’s Pastor for 48 years. As a church, we will honor them for their leadership and dedication later this month. Join us as we show them our appreciation.

See you there! It is going to be a great weekend!

Odie

Forever There

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by. Yesterday, I was working on some technical stuff that required a username and password to access the information. 

Everywhere you turn, there is another account and password. I am lost without my saved passwords on my phone. Last night, I was trying to link my thermostat and Alex back together.

I was so aggravated that the saved password did not work. Then I changed the password, and it still isn't working. 

Finally, I decided not to sweat the small stuff. This can wait until another day when I have a clear mind to think properly. The thermostat still works. The app still works. Alexa can wait.

Thank God, the password never randomly stops working, or I don't have to go through the steps of changing it. We can always access God.

Anytime, any place, any way I can call on Him, and He hears me! Earlier this week, I was reflecting on where I have been and the things the Lord has done in my life. I had a clear connection to God for the moment.

He dropped a little reminder in my heart. Something that I've always been aware of. It was just encouraging to have a reminder for that very moment!

“You are thanking me for what I've brought you through and done in your life. You are also praying about what tomorrow holds. 

Just as you don't know what tomorrow holds, you didn't know what yesterday held either. I brought you through yesterday, and I can bring you through tomorrow.

He never changes! All I could do was cry and worship Him even more. Do I have clear answers? No, I am still going to keep trusting, praying, and waiting.

 Friend, God is trustworthy. He is holding us today! Thanks for reading! See you tomorrow!

Odie

Friday PFYC 2026 Pics

 Hey Friends,

PFYC 2026 is now history! What a power-packed two days. We heard excellent, anointed singing and preaching. 

The services ended with people getting help at the altars. It is truly amazing to be in a meeting with thousands of people of like faith. 

We also got to see so many friends. Below  I will share Friday’s pics. I will have church notes another day. 

Save the date for PFYC’s 25th anniversary next year. It is going to be a special year. The dates are April 1st and 2nd 2027. 

 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie