Weekend Woundup and Weview #25

We had revival right through the weekend at Pentecostal Faith Church on Cain Avenue in New Miami, Ohio. We had great services each night and the folks received us warmly. It was extremely easy to preach and we enjoyed the whole revival.

I appreciate Pastor Steve Allen and his precious little family for inviting us to be with them the last week. He originally asked about a tent revival but I could not do it at this time. I fully intend to take the tent back in the near future. The church is in a perfect area for tent revival and Pastor Allen has a burden to reach that community!

I posted a Revival In Pictures post on Thursday with lots of pictures from the revival in New Miami. Today we have a few more pictures from Friday, Saturday and both services Sunday.

This is beautiful little Bella with her arms around not so little Belly!

It was great to have so much fellowship in revival. We had several Pastors, folks from local churches, my family and new visitors. I love it when revival generates enough excitement that people want to get in on the excitement.

Sunday night, when the service was over, we loaded the sound equipment into the Green Machine and headed back to the Lazy OD Ranch after some fellowship. Next weekend we will travel to Virginia for services and we are looking forward to it.

Saturday

I had a few items to finish Saturday concerning the electrical on the house. I finished those early and then we straightened things up and cleaned the house. We have an electrical, framing and HVAC inspection today and we want everything looking good.

While my brother Steve and I were burning some construction debris we had visitors drop in. Bro. John and Sis. Latasha attend our home church at Dryden Rd. They were out driving and decided to drive by and check out the progress on the house.

It was great to see them and we appreciate them taking time to stop and see us. It was a wonderful surprise!

Little Jonah drove the tractor, climbed scaffolding and ladders and generally had a whale of a good time! He was a lot of fun.

It was lunch time so that meant taking a few moments to introduce them to the best salsa in the world at Acapulco in Lebanon.

That pretty much wraps up our weekend. If the inspection goes well today, then all we have left between now and insulation is the plumbing inspection. Hopefully that will be ready in a few days. We will see.  

Bro. Mitch Boggs Jr. and his family are supposed to arrive June 28 to put on the roof and we are ready for that. It is going to be exciting to see our friends again.

Thank you for reading today. I hope you have a great week.

Davy

You Taught Me - A Father's Day Poem

Check out our posts from this last week at the links below.

Odie's Saturday Post

New Miami, Ohio - Revival In Pictures

Working On A Building and Revival

Another Helping Hand From Mississippi

Newsletter

Weekend Wound Up and Weview #24

Happy Father's Day to my Dad and to all the Dad's reading. God bless you on your special day. My regular Sunday post is below the poem for all the Dads and my Dad in particular. I wrote this to honor him many, many years ago.

You Taught Me

Dad, you bought me a bike when I was three and taught me how to ride.

You pushed a while and then let go, I thought you were beside.

You said I picked it up real quick and said I went fast too.

Dad, my only dream when I was young was to go half as fast as you.

You taught me how to bat and how to throw a ball.

While others came to play the game, You said “son, give it your all”.

I loved it Dad when the crowd would scream, “hit it out of here”.

But, Dad, I hit that ball with all my might just to hear you cheer.

You taught me how to swim and dive.  We had so much fun.

You’d bury me up to my neck in the sand and bake me in the sun.

You’d throw us in and jump in too, we’d scream and splash and shout.

When the sun went down and we had to go home, you had to nearly pull us out.

Playing football in the fall, I’d run and push and fight.

I’d work all week and kill myself to play on Friday night.

Every game I’d push the limit trying to do my best.

You were standing at the thirty-yard line, I wanted to pass your test.

You taught me how to work, Dad, although I didn’t like it then.

You taught me the value of a hard days work, when to save and when to spend.

You taught me to respect other people and how to put others first.

To say sir and mam, please and thank-you, to see people at their best and not their worst.

There’s one thing you’ve taught me often, Dad, that I’ve been slow to learn.

“Take care of the name I’ve given you son, It’s something I’ve had to earn.”

There’s been several times, through the years, when my head’s hung in shame.

When I’ve drug the name you’ve given me through the mud. I know it’s caused you pain.

But you’ve been faithful to me, through the good times and the bad.

When you should have left me in defeat, You’ve been there for me Dad.

You were there to pick up the pieces, though I lost when I should have won.

The greatest thing you’ve taught me Dad is how deeply you love your son.

The bats and balls and other things have faded in the past.

I’m trying to trade these temporal things for something that will last.

I’m sure I’ve got a lot to learn.  I’ve only just begun.

But the greatest thing you’ve taught me, Papa, is how deeply The Father Loves His sons.

Davy Boggs

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Happy Father's Day 2017

Hey Friends, this is Odie checking in today. I hope your weekend is off to a great start. We are having a great revival this week in New Miami, Ohio. The Lord has visited us sweetly in every service. I am anticipating more great services tonight and tomorrow. 

I have loved getting to be with Pastor Steven and Sis. Sarah Allen. It is wonderful to see my friends work in the ministry. They have been pastoring a while and God is blessing them!

Father's Day

Tomorrow is Father's Day for 2017. I could not let the day pass by without showing my Dad some love. My daddy is Superman, Batman, Captain America, and other super heroes wrapped is one package. I am blessed beyond measure to have the most amazing Papa! 

 

Daddy has worked countless hours on the house project. I know this would not be happening without him! He has shed blood, sweat and tears for me. I am so grateful for him! 

All my life he has shown me how to persevere and overcome obstacles that life throws in our path. He has taught me to do my best, trust God for the rest and then expect results and never give up.

I get the privilege to sing next to my Dad almost every night of the year. My favorite thing is to watch God cover him up with the anointing. 

 

Most nights I sit close to Him as he delivers God's Word. He builds faith, reaches for the lost and tries to encourage the broken and bruised. I know he carries a burden for people. My Dad knows that God can save, heal, restore and comfort and he spreads that hope each night.

Daddy, thank you for being my super hero, my encourager and my #1 man. I love you more than a hog loves slop! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for me. Happy Father's Day!!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a wonderful weekend. 

Odie