Father's Day 2026 Pics

 Hey Friends,

Confession: I fell asleep while writing the blog on Saturday night. I was exhausted and could not keep my eyes open. The blog did not post until after 8 AM. I apologize to all my early-morning readers. If you missed yesterday's Father's Day post, click here

Sunday was a busy day for us. We had church, fellowship with dear friends, delicious food and family time. Here is a handful of pictures from our Sunday. 

We finished up our day packing. Mom and I will be attending the  Eastern Indiana Campmerting this week. They asked Mom to come play piano in the house band. 

We are looking forward to hearing some wonderful preaching and seeing great friends. 

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Gearing Up For Indoor 2026

 Hey Friends,

Summer is in full swing. We are busy just like everyone else in the world. We have a few trips coming up that we are prepping for. 

Later this week, we hope to have a sale. This weekend, Waynesville has its community garage sale. I think we are going to try to participate on Friday and Saturday. 

Today, I am here to remind you about an annual event in August. Our church hosts its Indoor Fellowship Meeting. This is something the members of DRPC look forward to all year. 

Several friends have told me they would like to come. The dates are August 18-21 2026, that's Tues-Fri. We are anticipating a wonderful week. 

We will hear the Word of God preached several times a day. The presence of God is always life-changing. The food and fellowship is grand. 

Bro Dwain Galiher from West Plains, Missouri is the scheduled day speaker Wed-Fri at 10AM. Bro. Bill Parks from Tulsa, Oklahoma is scheduled night speaker at 7PM Tues-Fri.

Both men are excellent preachers. We love them and their families! I am excited that they are coming back to DRPC for Indoor 2026. 

Wed.- Fri. There will be a 6 PM Vesper service, young ministers will be preaching. On those days we also have 3 meals. breakfast is served from 8-9AM Lunch will be served after the morning services. A meal is provided after the 7PM service. 

I believe this year will be awesome too! Come join us! Consider this your friendly reminder from me. 

Thanks for reading. 

Odie

Henry and Penelope Welch Dedication

Hey Friends,

 

Earlier this year, DRPC was blessed with 2 new members. Phillip and Candace welcomed Henry and Penelope. The babies are miracles!

They made an extremely early arrival. We prayed long and hard for them. The Lord helped them defy the odds. Both babies have been fighters and won many battles. 

Their hospital stays were lengthy and a roller coaster ride of emotions. A while back, they came home, and we are so grateful.  Both of them are growing and adjusting to life. 

Candace is our cousin on the Boggs side. We watched Phillip grow up on our visits to California. Little did we know that they would meet and fall in love. It has been amazing to watch God bless them with these little miracles!

Sunday morning, Henry and Penelope were dedicated. Phillip’s family came from 3 different states. It was great to see our friends. Candace had several of her family members there, too. Those were also our family members, so it was good to be in service with them. 

Here are some pictures I have from the dedication. 

I can not wait to watch these little ones grow up. We are going to be buddies! They have no choice. 

Congratulations Candace and Phillip! We love your precious family!

Thank you for visiting with us. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity 5/24/26

 Hey Friends,

Good morning! It is a great day to serve the Lord. We are going to church at DRPC. I am looking forward to a great day. 

Here is this week's nugget of sanity.

Pastor Philip Hoskins made this statement during a testimony during a revival service. 

 “Great praise is not based on great circumstances. It is based  a great Lord!"

Pastor Philip Hoskins

Highway of Holiness

Hamilton, Ohio

No matter what we go through in life. God is always great, and deserves our highest praise!

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity 5/17/26

 Hey Friends,

Here is a nugget of truth for your Sunday. Bro. Brandon made this statement at DRPC. It resonated with my soul. 

“Endurance is making the same descion day after day to stay!”

Bro. Brandon James 

New Lebanon, Ohio 

Dryden Road Pentecostal Church 

This is a great reminder. We must daily make up our mind to endure until the end. 

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Mother’s Day 2026 In Pics

 Hey Friends,

Yesterday was a wonderful Sunday. We spent it going to church twice at DRPC. 

Both services were very good. God blessed and helped! Bro. Bennie delivered excellent messages that were encouraging and helpful to us!

Sunday morning, at the end of the service, we honored the mothers. They recognized Sis Sutherland as the Mother of the church. Then they honored the Youngest Mother, Oldest Mother present, the Mother with the most children present, and drew a name for the "Prettiest Mother. Then all the Mothers received a gift. 

After service, Mom and I grabbed a quick bite to eat. When our family finished their service, we stopped by Mamaw and Papaw's house. We spent some time with some family members. 

Then we had time to head home for a quick nap. Quickly, it was time to go back to church.

 A special part of Sunday night was the ordination of two of our DRPC young preachers. We are proud of Bro. Jared Hall and Bro. Luke Hall and Sis. Madison Hall. 

Then it was time to honor the class of 2026. We have 3 high school graduates this year. 

This made for a full but blessed Sunday! Here are some pictures from our day. See you tomorrow. 

Odie