DRPC Ladies Bible Study January 2026

Hey Friends,

Thank you for visiting. I hope you're having a great weekend!

Last night, I attended a ladies' Bible study with ladies from DRPC. Sis. Luvenia Lakes was the speaker, and she did a fantastic job. 

She encouraged us to study God’s word and make it personal. Sis. Lakes also talked to us about our choices, decisions, and how what we choose affects our lives in the long term.

Sis. Rebecca James hosted this Bible study. She rented the Origins Coffee Shop in New Lebanon, Ohio. It was after hours, and we took over the shop. Sis. Rebecca provided finger foods. The Origin’s baristas were on hand to make us drinks for purchase. 

The entire evening was fantastic. It is great to fellowship with our church sisters. I love our church family.  Thanks to Sis. Beth Austin, Sis. Abbey Dotson, Emberly and Sis. Lindsey Bishop for allowing me to ride along with them. 

Here are some photos from last night. The group pics are from Sis.  Amanda Alexander. 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie 

Foodie Friday 1/9/26

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by to visit. Today I am going to tell you about an exciting time we had around Christmas. It is time for another installment of Foodie Friday. We are rewinding to December for this episode. 

For several years, we have gone out to eat dinner around Christmas with Uncle Steve and Karen. Most of the years we have gone to a family favorite, J Alexanders. 

This has been one of our favorite holiday traditions. Now we have had tears without Dad. I am so glad this is something we have kept going. 

Of course, we terribly miss Dad! He always loved delicious food! The prime rib from J. Alexander's was his favorite! A fine dinner with his Buba was absolutely one of Dad’s favorite things. Now is a great time to reminisce about our memories and create new ones. 

The 2025 Christmas dinner at J. Alexanders was fabulous. This year, we met up with Uncle Steve, Aunt Karen, JoJo and Isaac. 

Sorry, not sorry for making you hungry with these food pics. The food was incredible. I am already looking forward to next time. 

See you all tomorrow. I have to go; I am hungry now. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity 1/4/26

 Hey Friends,

Welcome to Sunday Sanity 2026. May God bless you today! Here is a nugget for our first Sunday of the year. 

“Right now is the most important time for you and I. It is the only time that we are guaranteed.”

Bro. Andrew Blevins

Dryden Road Pentecostal Church 

Waynesville, Ohio 

Today is important. I am looking forward to what God has planned for right now!

Odie

Odie’s Six Week Surgery Update

 Hey Friends,

Earlier this week, we were still recovering from colds, but I had a post-op appointment. I called the office the day before to let them know I was sick. 

They had no other appointment openings for several weeks. I was starting to be on the mend. So the secretary advised me to wear a mask and come on in. 

Tuesday was cold but sunny. We bundled up and left the house. The beautiful sunshine was a great addition to my day. It felt good to be out and about for a little while. 

My actual doctor's appointment did not take long at all! Tuesday, I saw the other doctor who worked on my surgery. I had heard nothing but great reports about this doctor, but I had never met her. 

Dr Sharma was very kind and attentive. I was pleased, and I am glad she will be my doctor now. 

She checked my Incision, and it is healed nicely. I am not having any complications. All reports from the surgery came back great. I only have to be on one medication post-surgery.

Dr. Sharma released me from any restrictions. I am so thankful to have the surgery and problems behind me!! 

We prayed for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery! The Lord heard our prayers and answered them! Thank you for your prayers!

Last summer, it was evident to me that I would probably be facing his surgery in the fall. I prayed, asking God to heal me, as I had been praying for a while. I also told him that if it was the right thing for me to have surgery, I would do it. If he did not want me to have the surgery to block it. If surgery was the path that I needed to pursue, I prayed that it would go well. I also prayed a lot about the recovery. I am thrilled to have it all behind me!

I am excited to enjoy 2026 to the fullest! Thank you once again for your prayers and your friendship! You all helped me through a hard time in my life!

I want to say a huge thank you to my Mom. She was my nurse support team through the whole ordeal!

See you next time. 

Odie

DRPC New Year’s Revival 2026

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by! I hope your new year is off to a great start! Tonight is the final night of New Year's revival at DRPC. 

Pastor Jon Isaacs has been preaching outstandingly this week. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting see and visit with Bro. Jon and Sis. Heidi!

We had to miss Tuesday night due to recovery from sickness. Wednesday night's watch night service was excellent. We had communion. It is always a special time at DRPC. 2025 ended greatly. Last night, the Lord visited us so sweetly. 

Last night, we also attended an annual gathering at the home of Bro. Jeff and Sis. Debbie Roberts. The food and fellowship was grand!

I am excited to see what God has in store for us tonight. Here are some pictures from Wednesday and Thursday nights. 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie