Word For The Weary 8/28/25

 Hey Friends, 

Thank you for joining me today. Yesterday I was having a rough day. I have been dealing with an ongoing health issue.

We have been working with my doctor to get it resolved. We have changed medications multiple times. Every time I feel hopeful and seem to be making progress. Then the same issue comes back! I have been dealing with it again lately. 

Yesterday, I had a pre-scheduled check-in phone call with the doctor. She wanted me to change up the way I take the medicine, but keep trying the current medication for a couple more months. Hopefully, that will resolve my issue.

Please pray with me! This is a small thing compared to so many other pressing needs of our family and friends. This is my need, and nothing is to hard for God!

I want to avoid another surgery, but that may be our next step if this current plan does not work. I am exhausted! This week, I have been physically and emotionally drained! My close circle of family and friends has been helping me shoulder this load. I am so thankful for them!

When I opened my Bible app yesterday, the verse of the day was just for me! Often, the verse of the day is right on target for my current life. 

I thought this verse might be a Word For The Weary today. I found comfort in the reminder of this message. 

Yes, I know this truth, and believe it with all my heart! But I needed to read it again! I am glad God’s word is still alive and real for today. 

Thank you for reading. See you tomorrow!

Odie

DRPC Indoor 2025 Preaching Notes

 Hey Friends,

Last week was our annual Indoor Campmeeting at DRPC. The entire meeting was incredible. Check last week’s posts, Wednesday-Saturday, for pictures from each day. 

God was there to save, set free, encourage, heal and bless people with the Holy Ghost! I can not describe the awesome power of God with my words!

Here are my notes from the preaching we heard during the meeting. Pastor Michael Switzer from Bristol, Virginia preached the 7PM service nightly. Pastor Dwain Galiher from West Plains, Missouri was the 10AM speaker, along with visiting ministers. The 6PM vesper service was also visiting ministers.

Odie

DRPC Indoor 2025

August 19-22

Tuesday 8/19/25

7PM

Pastor Michael Switzer-

Bristol, Virginia 

John 11:1- most of the chapter 

John 12:1-2

“ When Nothing But A Miracle Will Do”

Wednesday 8/20/25

 

10AM

Pastor Dwain Galiher- 

West Plains, Missouri 

Luke 17:7-10

“Don't Be Snooty You’re Only Doing Your Duty”

Pastor Jon Brock- 

Kellyville, Oklahoma 

Matthew 11:20-30

“A Gospel That Must Be Responded To”

Pastor Bill Finnley- Louisville,  Kentucky 

Philippians 3:17-21

No title given, and I forgot to snap a picture. 

Vesper

Bro. Keeton Stork- Grand Bay, Alabama 

I Thessalonians 1:5

“Turn The World Upside Down”

Bro. Trey Brock- Kellyville, Oklahoma 

Gen. 47:13-15

“Why Should We Die In Your Presence”

7PM

Pastor Michael Switzer- Bristol, Virginia

Exodus 33:8-22

“Sometimes You Just Need To Know Again” 

Thursday 8/21/25

10AM

Pastor Dwain Galiher- West Plains, Missouri 

1 Timothy 1:18-20

“Faith And A Good Conscience”

Pastor Randy Webb- Richlands, Virginia 

Acts 3:1-5

“The Pentecostal Overflow”

Bro. John Gabbard- Bond, Kentucky 

1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Hebrews 12:14

“Old Time Message From An  Old Time Preacher For A New Generation” 

Brob Josh Smith- Bond, Kentucky 

Exortation 

 

Vesper

Bro. Steven Swafford- Richmond, Indiana

John 4:46-54

“Take Him At His Word”

I forgot a picture.

Bro. Trey Holden- Joplin, Missouri 

Testimony 

Bro. Travis Mandrel - Missouri 

Matthew 5:1-2,6

“Don’t Let Your Desire Expire”

7PM

Pastor Michael Switzer- Bristol, Virginia 

Acts 2:1-4

Acts 10:45-47

Acts19:6

“Preserving The Undeniable Evidence”

Friday 8/22/25

10AM

Pastor Dwain Galiher-

West Plains, Missouri 

Ephesians 4:11-16

“It's Not How Much You Know, It’s How Much You Grow”

 

Bro Samuel Snow-

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 

John 4:35-42

“How Do We See The White Fields”

Bro. Benjamin Brown-

Waynesville, Ohio

Testimony

Pastor Jamie Holcomb- 

Hollywood, Alabama 

Romans 8:14-18

“It's Worth It”

Bro. Ashley Guthrie- 

Douglas, Georgia 

Number13:23-33

“Grasshoppers Don’t Eat Grapes”

Bro. J.C. Burris- 

Savannah, Georgia 

Testimony 

Bro. Zac Coffman-

Seaman, Ohio 

Matthew 16:18-19

No Title Given 

7PM

Pastor Michael Switzer- Bristol, Virginia 

Acts 4:1-4, 7-8, 13, 23, 29 

Acts 5:12-16

Acts 1:1

“Satan Cannot Stop What He Did Not Start”

Travel Day 8/25/25

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for joining us! I hope you are having a great week. Yesterday, Monday, was a travel day for us. 

Thankfully, we had a slow start to the day. We took the time to recoup a little bit from our busy week/weekend.

Our day began in Hendersonville, Tennessee and ended in Cantonment, Florida. The van carried us 442 miles. We praise God for a smooth and safe travel day!

 

Before traveling, there had to be food! Ben Isaacs introduced us to Sam’s Place back in June. He ordered us grilled wings with Cajun seasoning! Friends, they are the best wings ever. Mom usually does not care for wings, but she LOVES the wings we had from Sam’s Place. 

We had been craving more wings for months, so when we stopped in Hendersonville on Sunday, I was determined to get wings before I left!

I also ordered one of their delicious Caesar salads.

My craving for wings was satisfied for a little while! Well, until next time.

One of our many pit stops along the way just happened to be in Athens, Alabama. We can not pass out a chance to stop at Buc-ee’s.

Mom and I were getting a drink for the road when I heard someone call my name. I turned to see Sister Kay from Opp, Alabama.  

It was great to see her and Bro. Mark Simms. Bro. Mark spotted us in the parking lot. They came back in the store to find us. Made our day to see long time friends!

That's not our first time seeing friends at a Buc-ee’s stop. You never know who will see at a Buc-ee’s! I may have to start a new series, Who Will We See At Buc-ee’s. So if you ever bought us at a Buc-ee’s come and say hello!

Well, that is enough excitement for one travel day. I will see you all tomorrow!

Odie