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”

Trinity Assembly Visit

 Hey Friends,

Mom and I are having a great time in Mississippi. We have been able to visit several friends. 

Pastor Destin Morris and Trinity Assembly have been faithful supporters of BFM with their prayers. They have also included our ministry in their monthly missions program. 

It had been many years since our last visit. Before Dad passed, we had to cancel at least once. Bro. Destin and Dad wanted to do a tent revival in Meridian. We could never get our schedules to line up. 

Mom and I have been trying hard for the last 14 months to visit our friends at Trinity in Meridian, Mississippi. The days kept running out.  This trip, we were determined to make it happen.

We were thrilled to see them and thank them for their kindness. We greatly enjoyed being in service with them! 

Here are a few pics I took Wednesday night. It was good to have Uncle Steve and Aunt Karen with us, too! 

Waffle House was frigid!

See you tomorrow.

Odie

A Ray Sunshine

 Hey Friends,

We completed our Southern trip yesterday. Mom and I set out on this tour on August 23, and we pulled back into my driveway on September 22. I thank God for safe travels and no car trouble! That is definitely an answer to many prayers. 

Right before I started typing this post, I crawled into my bed, and it felt good to be home! I love that we still get to travel! I thank God for my beautiful home, and I never forget His gift to me.

In the last month, we visited five different states. We attended many church services, during which we had the opportunity to see several family members and friends. It was a wonderful month! I am so thankful for all the blessings God has given us during the trip!

As I told you yesterday, the tent revival ended with an unexpected storm! We were unable to take the tent down on Saturday as planned. 

The tent needed to be completely dry before it could be packed away. This was the first for us; we left a city while the tent was still up in the air. 

The tent is in the capable hands of Pastor Scott Morris and the members of First Assembly in Richton.  They understand the importance of packing it away correctly. Bro. Scott was well equipped to get the job done.

Thankfully, it was dried out, and they were able to put it away last night. Mom and I felt bad about not being there to help them with the task, but they did a great job! 

Sis.  Kim Morris text us this picture last night. This was taken during tent take down. 

What a beautiful ray of sunshine! I am so grateful for everything the Lord accomplished during tent revival last week! Thank you to Pastor Scott Morris and Richton First Assembly for having tent revival this year, and including Boggs Family Ministries! It was an honor to be part of tent revival once again! We love you all!

Thank you for reading! I will see you tomorrow.

Odie

Richton Tent Revival 2025 Friday The Isaacs

 Hey Friends,

Friday night was the grand finale of the tent revival in Richton, Mississippi. Dad’s vision for tent revivals continues, and it was great to see God moving! This revival was a wonderful tribute to Dad!

Friday, we had an excellent service. The Isaacs were there to sing for the service. Right before start time, everything was set up. The crowd gathered in. The heavens opened up! We thought it was a quick shower that would soon pass. Boy, were we wrong! 

The storm decided to stay for the long haul! The Isaacs were troopers! Pastor Scott Morris offered to cancel the service. The Isaacs would not have it.  They were there to sing, and sing they did!

The crowd gathered under the tent and a pavilion in the park. Several peoples were helping cover speakers and hold protection over The Isaacs equipment. We are thankful for everybody’s help!

The Isaacs handle it with grace. They sang their hearts out. We had a great time of worship. It was a special night! We will remember for a long time!

After an hour of singing, the rain let up. Bro. Scott Morris decided to end the service so they could get everything packed up.

Here are pictures from several contributors. Thanks to Deidre, Karen, Ethan and Selah for letting me use your photos along with mine. I hope you are ready for a picture overload. It was a great night and well documented.

Saturday September 20th, was Aunt Lily’s birthday. We celebrated with her a little bit. 

The Morris’s decided to celebrate my birthday a few weeks early. Thanks friends for the yummy cookie cake!

Just a couple of selfies Becky left on my phone. 

Richton Tent Revival 2025 was wonderful. We will never know everything that was accomplished. It was wonderful to see many souls saved and lives touched! It was a pleasure for Mom and me to be part of revival under the Blue and White Gospel Tent! 

Thank you for reading!

Odie