The Valley Haven Christmas Play at Dryden Road Pentecostal Church 12/3/22

Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in for Tuesday's post. I hope you are having a good week. Yesterday I shared pictures from our church Christmas dinner and a few pictures from the Christmas play. Check out that Weekend Dispatch here.

A Christmas play has been a big part of the Christmas season at Dryden Road for many years. I enjoyed being in several plays when I was a young girl. 

It has been a while since I could even attend a Christmas play. I was excited to be home this year!

This year the play was directed by Bro. Bryan Hisle. Fun fact: my Dad played a part in a Christmas play directed by Bro. Bryan nearly 40 years ago.  

The cast worked hard for months to prepare for this big night. Everyone involved did a fantastic job! I am so proud of all of them.

Now it is time for the 2022 Christmas play in pictures. The title was The Valley Haven Christmas Show.

Click on the picture below to enlarge it. Then you can see a complete list of the cast members.

The stage set up for the play.

Time to begin.

This character was Ethel. She was a disgruntled old lady. In the end, she heard the story of Christmas and was saved. Her friends, family and people from church helped her realize her need for a Savior. Ethel called upon the Lord and repented. She was then a changed person!

Bro. Philip Hoskins presented the Gospel at the end. 

The director, Bro. Bryan Hisle

Pastor Bennie Sutherland greeted the congregation.

Here are some pictures of some of my friends before and after the play.

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me today. I hope you enjoyed a glimpse of this year's Christmas play at Dryden Road.

Odie

Weekend Dispatch 12/5/22

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in with you. I have another weekend dispatch for today. The first weekend of December is now in the history books. I had a great few days. Today I will give you the highlights of the weekend for now. Some of the full details will be in future posts.

First, I found some pictures from church on Tuesday and Thursday that I have not posted yet.

Tuesday night Bro. Andrew Blevins had several of our young people testify. I am proud of them.

It was terrific to have Bro. Dallas and Sis. Luvenia Lakes in service with us at Dryden Road!

Bro. Phillip Hoskins preached outstanding! God used him to encourage me!

My selfie buddy.

This is two of the sweetest ladies at our church, Sis. Stephanie and Sis. Beaulah. I am blessed to have them as my cousins and friends.

Thursday was sis. Dorothy Hasty's birthday. Several of her family came to church to be with her for her special day!

Selfie number 2 for the week with Kiran.

I went to Indiana on Friday night with my Uncle Jay and Aunt Theresa. We went to see the Isaacs do a fabulous Christmas concert.

Saturday night was the church Christmas dinner and play. Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Sunday was reserved for church two times. Both services were fantastic.

We did find time to visit Alcapulco for lunch.

I love Tim, Sis. Stephanie and Bro. Rick Stancell! They are always willing to give me a ride to church. I appreciate their help and friendship!

Bro. Jon Anderson from Bond, Kentucky, delivered a great message to us from God. It was a fabulous way to cap off the weekend.

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me again. I promise you will get to hear from my Dad again very soon.

Odie