Happy 6th Birthday Charlie

 Hey Friends, 

Welcome to Wednesday. Today is not just an ordinary Wednesday. Did you know it is time to celebrate?

Charles Ray Shoemaker was born April 2 2019. The world was changed forever that fateful day when a bouncing baby boy entered our lives. He has brought so much love and joy to all of his family! I blinked, and it is six years later!

Happy 6th Birthday, Charlie! We love you so much! You are a sweetheart and encourager, already at six years old! You know how to make my day a little brighter with a special. I love you or smile! You give the best hugs!

I hope you have the best birthday ever! I wish we were there to celebrate with you. We are hugging you and celebrating with you in our hearts! 

Thanks for turning in! Please leave a comment and wish Charlie a happy birthday. here are just a few of my favorite photos from the last six years. It's hard to pick because I have so many great ones.

I will see you all tomorrow!

Odie

The Martins March 2025

Hey Friends,

Thank you for joining us. I hope you are having a great day. Welcome to April! There are no April Fools jokes here today. 

We are rewinding to Saturday, March 23rd. Mom and I traveled to Washington Courthouse, Ohio, not too far away.

We went to Heritage Church to see the Martins in concert. It has been years since I have seen the Martins live. I was thrilled to receive a notification about this concert in my area on the Bands In Town app! We were home and able to attend. 

It was an appreciation concert for Sunday school teachers and church workers in their fellowship. They honored several people. 

Then, it was time for the main event of the Martins. Thanks to Heritage for a great night of music! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. 

The Martins have been family favorites for over thirty years, and their singing has always inspired us. 

The concert was incredible! I smiled all night and kept looking at Mom, saying, "Wow!"

The Martins are a sibling trio: Joyce, Jonathan and Judy. They were all there and came out to sing. After the first song, we were told that Jonathan did not have enough voice to sing the entire concert. They had reinforcements waiting in the wings. Judy’s son Jake Hess the III was there. 

Jake did a fabulous job filling in for his Uncle Jonathan. This was the first time he sang live with the Martins.

He was nervous but was having a great time. His Mama,  Judy and Aunt Joyce were so proud and thrilled to be singing with Jake! It was fantastic to witness this night in The Martin’s history!

Here are my pictures from the evening. I hope you enjoy the concert virtually!

Jake also sang two song he has co-written. Both songs have been recorded and released by others. Turns out Mom and I already knew both songs. We did not know he was one of the writers. 

It was a wonderful night of laughter, music and tears! I felt like it was much needed for both Mom and me! Thank you to Joyce, Jonathan, Judy and Jake for a fantastic concert!

See you tomorrow!

Odie

PFYC 2025 Notes

Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by today for a visit. It is great to have you in our little world for a moment.

The Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference 2025 took place on Thursday and Friday in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Please visit my post from both Friday and Saturday to see my PFYC 2025 pictures. My seat was not the best for great church service pictures. I did capture a few and lots of people pictures.

Mom did a fantastic job playing the piano for each service! I was proud of her! She was honored to be part of the house band this year, And some amazing musicians surrounded her!

Thousands of people from across the nation gathered at the Leconte Center. It is so encouraging to spend two days immersed in biblical teaching and surrounded by the power of God! PFYC is always a life-changing weekend for many people!

The PFYC board does a marvelous job of putting on a top-notch event! I cannot say thank you enough to the board and their team! They work hard to make sure everything runs without a hitch while allowing the spirit of God to move freely! 

This year, the Lord came down and visited me so sweetly! I am rejoicing that my spiritual batteries are recharged! I truly needed a visitation of His spirit in my life! I cannot put into words how special it is to fill the power of God so sweetly and near to me! I am left in awe of the power of a mighty God!

Landmarks was the theme for this year. I believe thousands of spiritual landmarks were erected across The Leconte Center! Below are my sermon notes from the 2025 PFYC. 

Visit the PFYC website here. Soon, you will be able to find the audio from this year and 2025 photos from the official photographer. There, you can also make plans to attend PFYC 2026. 

See you tomorrow!

Odie

PFYC 2025

March 27-28 2025

Leconte Center 

Pigeon Forge, TN 

Thursday March 27TH 2025

11AM|

Rev. Dwain Galiher

 "Landmark of Salvation"

Titus 3:3-7

Rev. Ryan Ralston

"Landmarks of Christian Living"

Col 3:1-8

7PM|

Vesper

Rev. Casey West

Hebrews 12:24
"The Blood Still Speaks”

Main Service

Rev. Enoch Snow

Acts 2:12-13
"A Passion For The Old Fashion"

Friday March 28TH 2025

11AM |

Rev. Andrew Blevins

"Landmarks of Walking In The Spirit" 

Galatians 5:16-25

Rev. Kevin Lloyd 

"Landmarks of Being Filled With The Holy Ghost"

Act 19
Acts 8:14

7PM |

Vesper

Rev. Joe Loza

Proverbs 18:10
"A Hokey Pokey Christian"

 Main Service

Rev. Ben Morris

Luke 10:19
"All Purpose Power"

Sunday Sanity 3/30/25

Hey Friends,

Here is today’s Sunday Sanity. I gleaned this word of encouragment last Sunday Morning. Bro. J.R. Alexander was preaching at DRPC. I thought it was a good sanity to share with you today.

“It’s gonna be alright, I'm not minimizing your situation I'm magnifying our God!”

Pastor J.R. Alexander

Moss Point, Mississippi

Thank you for reading. I will see you tomorrow.
Odie

PFYC 2025 Friday In Pics

 Hey Friends,

 

PFYC 2025 is complete! It was glorious! I am so glad we were able to experience it! The preaching, singing, fellowship and visitation of God’s spirit were amazing!

I will post my preaching notes another time. I need to edit and format them for the blog.

I will close with Friday’s pics. Thank you for reading. 

Odie