Revival, Wedding and the Dentist

Well, it has been an exciting couple of days here in Montana. Youth Revival has been wonderful. The young people have been filling the altars each night before I even had a chance to preach. Last night I preached before we sang just to make sure I got to preach. Lol Actually I didn't plan it that way. My testimony turned into preaching and it kind of exploded from there.

Odie was really blessed last night and I was sure she was going to run and leap for joy. I had my phone on the Bible stand pointed her way just in case she started walking. It was wonderful. Her healing is going to come and it seems to be just around the corner. We are trusting God to do what is best and we are sure He will do His work right on time.

The revival closed last night and today will be spent in preparation for Bro. Nathan and Sis. Leah's wedding. They are understandably excited and we are too. Rehearsal will be this afternoon with a dinner following. The wedding will be on Friday at 2:00 and then we plan to fly out to California on Saturday.

In other news, I had to make a trip to the dentist Wednesday morning. I broke a tooth in the very back of my mouth on Monday and I was pretty sure I would lose it. The whole front corner broke off and the rest of that side was loose. None of the local dentists could fit me in but I found one in Missoula that had an opening yesterday morning. The dentist thought he could save it so he basically reconstructed the tooth. As long as the break isn't any deeper then this fix should last me for a while. I should know in a day or two if he was right. Let's hope so...

Pastor Metzger asked the church to pray that I would not lose the tooth and God answered that prayer. Thank God for His goodness. Thank God for the church's prayers and for those of you that were praying.

God bless,

Davy

Iowa 80 The World's Largest Truck Stop

On the way to Independence last week we stopped by the World's Largest Truck Stop. I am not sure what they measure to claim the title of World's Largest but I am pretty sure that whatever measuring stick you choose... They Win! They have a huge lot, huge store, semi trucks and trailers INSIDE, a food court that would rival some malls and airports and a whole other section devoted to the professional drivers. It is a neat place.

Odie, our poor deprived little girl, was well familiar with the Iowa 80 World's Largest Truck Stop. She has been a radio junky since she was very small and has listened for years to the overnight trucking shows when nothing else was on the radio. She's heard the Trucking Bozo and countless others broadcasting live from this place all her life. My baby knew more about the price of diesel, trucking regulations, speed limits, speed traps and truck stops by the time she was 10 years old than anybody I know! It is hilarious!

It was a pretty cool stop and a place we definitely need to stop again.

Davy

Kelly Jo was investigating possible modes of travel. We have tried cars, vans, pickups, fifth wheels and buses. Is a semi next?

The BoggsMobile tucked in among the trucks.

Funny Stowaway

This struck me so funny.

Friday afternoon in Independence I was going to move the BoggsMobile out of the RV parking spot and pull around into the front of the church. We were leaving after service and it was easier to put the bus into position in the daylight.

I went into the school to ask the ladies to move one of the cars so I could get out. One of the ladies told me that a ball had rolled under our bus and the kids couldn't get it out. I told her that once I started the bus it would raise up and I would remove the ball.

Pretty simple, right? Except for the fact that I walked out the door and completely forgot all about the ball under the bus. I never thought another thing about it until late Saturday night in Ohio... When we smelled something like melting plastic! Then... I suddenly remembered the ball.

Had it rolled against the diesel heat exhaust pipe on Friday and melted? We once ran over a Wal-Mart type bag and it melted onto the pipe and smelled terrible for days.

We grabbed a flashlight and went out to investigate. Laying on the parking lot with our heads on the ground, this is what we saw.

I was shocked. That must be the ball from Independence. Evidently, it had stuck to the exhaust pipe and stayed there the whole way. It rode almost 580 miles. Over 10 hours of driving and it's really not all that worse for wear. It has a little melted place but it is still kickable.

Isn't that funny? Next time somebody jokes about stowing away and going with us, I can tell them I know a great place for them to ride.

You never know what we will find out here on the open road.

Davy

Adding To Montana Memories

It's always a treat to visit the Metzger's and the Sun Valley Church. We never know exactly what is in store for us here but we always know it will be enjoyable.

We have many fond memories in Montana. Long time readers know that Kelly Jo and I spent our 25th wedding anniversary out here. Those weeks will be hard to beat as the very best weeks in our lives. We looked forward to it for two years and now it's hard to believe we are looking back on it in the past by over a year. Time really does fly.

This place and these people will forever have a very special place in our hearts. This week will no doubt add to those special feelings. At least two events will make this week wonderful.

First, we are having a youth revival this week until Wednesday night. We are expecting God to do great things in our lives as we worship, hear His Word and seek His perfect will in our lives. Last night was a very good start of revival.

Secondly, once revival is finished preparations will kick into high gear for the grand finale of the week. On Friday afternoon the Youth Pastor for Sun Valley Church will marry the Pastor's daughter. Nathan Jeffreys will wed Leah Metzger and I have the distinct honor and privilege of officiating the ceremony.

Leah is the fourth child of Bro. and Sis. Metzger and the third daughter. She was born on the mission field in Sierra Leone, West Africa and has been raised in a Pastor's home on the mission field in Montana.

Nathan was raised in a Godly home and great church in West Virginia. His father is also in the ministry and is a well respected preacher.

These two young people have a heart for God and it is such a thrill to take part in the beginning of their life together. God is already using Nathan and Leah to be a blessing and there is no limit to what God can do with them as a team.

I think you can tell we are just a little bit excited to be in Montana. I am sure we will be posting a full report on all of the fun with plenty of pictures included. Below are a few pictures from yesterday.

God bless each one.

Davy

Travel to Montana

Travel to Montana

Today is another travel day. My Dad took us to the airport in The General and our plane to Minneapolis left at 6:50 AM. It was a small jet but it had nice new leather seats.

Odie had to be airlifted into the plane though. Here she goes...

She made it safe and sound.

We are in Minnesota now waiting for our plane to Missoula. We should arrive there by 2:00 and get to the Metzger's around 3:00. That should get us there in time to freshen up and run to church.

It looked good on paper...

We are having youth revival Sunday through Wednesday. Please pray that God gives us a great move among the saints and lost folks too.

I will try to post pictures of the Metzger clan and the church as soon as we can. God bless you all.

Power in an airport is always a good thing.

Davy

Calvary Evangelistic Center Pastor William Hill

Boy Howdy! When I said I didn't have much phone service in Independence, Iowa I was not kidding! AT&T has yet to discover Independence, Iowa but thankfully the Lord is well acquainted with Independence, Calvary Evangelistic Center and Pastor William Hill. The Lord met with us each night and we are very thankful. 

This was our first revival for Pastor Hill but we have been familiar with him for several years. Bro. Hill has written several books, traveled extensively in foreign missions and ministered all over America singing and preaching. Bro. and Sis. Hill pioneered Calvary Center 46 years ago and have labored there faithfully all through the years. They are super people and dedicated to the Lord and His work. You can find out more about Pastor Hill, his books and the church HERE. I highly recommend all of the literature he has available.

It was our great pleasure to meet the Hill's and their fine folks. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and good services too. Friday night slipped up on us much too soon and we found ourselves wanting to stay longer as we do nearly every week. It is nice when folks are asking you to stay rather than wondering aloud when you are going to leave!

We left after church last night and pointed the BoggsMobile toward the east. I had a really good night driving and pulled into Waynesville about  11:00 this morning. I slept a few hours and as I prepare this post Kelly Jo is busy preparing for us to fly to Montana Sunday morning. The BoggsMobile will be in good hands here and the General will be close by. Thanks for praying for us.

Davy

I hope you enjoy the pictures from Independence, Iowa.

Pastor William Hill and his precious wife.

Odie in chapel service

The Wapsipinicon River flows through Independence

Pastor Hill's house is next to the river.

A beautiful picture of one of the wonderful meals prepared for us.