Bible Study And Sweet Surprise

 Hey Friend,

Thanks for joining me today. Can you believe we made it to October? This year is flying by!

Last night I attended a Bible study with some ladies from my church. Sis. Sarah Boyd hosted this fall ladies get together.

The weather was gorgeous. Sarah had everything looking so great for a fall gathering! We gathered in her barn and ate some yummy food. 

Sis. Emily Roberts spoke. She did a fabulous job. I was so proud of my friend! Emily did a great job addressing the young ladies and the rest of us that were attending. There was something there for all of us!

My friends also surprised me with a birthday celebration. I was so shocked. They made me feel so special by remembering my upcoming 40th birthday! 

Thanks to Sarah Boyd, Rebecca James and anyone else who had a hand in the surprise. I love you all so much! I know God has blessed me with the best friends!

Here are some more pictures from the evening. Thanks to Beth Austin and Amanda Alexander for allowing me to use some of your pictures!

See you all tomorrow.

Odie

Remembering Bro. Robert F. Dotson

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for joining me. Today we are remembering a dear friend. Dad had another reunion a few days ago. 

Sunday morning we learned that one of our friends slipped into Heaven. Bro. Robert F. Dotson was a faithful fixture at Dryden Road Pentecostal Church! 

He has been there all of my 37 years at DRPC.  I loved to watch the Lord cover him up with the Holy Ghost during a move of God!

The last several years his seat was on the front seat right by the sisw door. He would often great me as I entered the sanctuary. Sometimes we were both going up the ramp at the same time. He was always so friendly.   

Bro. Bob was our resident poet at church. Bro. Bennie often called on him to give us a poem at church, and he was always ready. 

He was a prayer warrior. He always requested prayer for ministers or missionaries and his family. Bro. Bob also loved to encourage others. He would text poems and scriptures on a regular basis. The last poem I received was on Friday afternoon. 

Bro. Bob will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends! Here is a link to his obituary. Please join me in praying for his wife Sis. Linda, their sons and all the family. The funeral will be Thursday at noon. 

I will see my friend again soon!! Heaven grows sweeter all the time!

Odie

GoodNews Christian School Update

 Hey Friends,

Recently Mom received an update message from Nigeria. They are making great progress on the new school building. 

Phase 3 is currently underway. They are now working on the top floor! We are thrilled for our dear friends!

This is a project and ministry that was near and dear to my Daddy's heart! He loved this Christian School and its mission to educate children. Most of all to teach them about Christ. 

Boggs Family Ministries and our friends have supported the GoodNews Christian School since the beginning. Dad had already committed to helping with their latest building project, before his passing. 

Mom and I wanted to keep BFM's commitment to GoodNews. We are thankful to report, God has blessed us! Many of you have helped us continue donating to their school!

They want Mom to come for the dedication of the new building. They want to honor Dad. Mom and a Boggs Family Ministries Team were scheduled to go in November. 

A few weeks ago Mom decided to postpone the Nigeria trip this year. We still have questions about my ongoing health issues, and I may need surgery later this fall. Mom thought it was best not to continue planning the trip for now. 

Please continue to join us in praying for our precious friends in Nigeria. They are our family in God. We desire for Him to bless and help them daily! May God bless and use the ministry of GoodNews Christian School to touch countless lives for the kingdom of God. 

Thanks for reading. God bless you! I will close with the updated pictures of phase 3. 

Odie

Interesting Animals Came to School

 Hey Friends,

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This is a fun post. While we were in Richton, Mississippi they had a fun day at the church’s Christian school. 

They had a lady come and bring some interesting animals. The animals were rescued or were former pets that we given to Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center in Purvis, Mississippi. 

Bro. Scott invited us to come to school to see the animals too. Animals fascinate me at a distance!

Last minute Mom had to work on something, but I went to see the animals. My Papaw Danny and Uncle Steve were also there. 

The kids got to see interesting animals and learn fun facts about the animals. It was so fun! 

Here are pictures from the fun day. Thanks to Sis. Wanda for some of the pictures. 

Uncle Steve even held the snake. I passed on touching the snake. I did pet the lion rabbit. He was cool!

Here is some backstory on this pic. Bro. Scott was helping the lady get set up. He came into the building with his hands full, and my Papaw Danny offered to help him. He took this bin, without realizing what was inside! Papaw got a good startle when he looked down and saw a python! 😂

A Talking Crow. 

Thanks for reading! See you all tomorrow.

Odie