Dottie Rambo's Funeral

[CC1]

I just got back home from Dottie Rambo's funeral at Christ Church Nashville today.

It was a wonderful "Home-Going Celebratoin" of the woman and her music. I felt completely emotionally drained by the end of the 2 1/2 hour service as song after song she had written was sung in tribute.

I was a child and teenager when Dottie Rambo was at her peak and since I was a fan of contemporary Gospel music rather than Southern Gospel I didn't realize what a huge impact she had made on my life until I started hearing all of her songs again a few years ago.

[dllong]

Wow, I hadn't heard of her death.

[1Corinth2v4]

It was a wonderful "Home-Going Celebratoin" of the woman and her music.

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

[dizzyde]

I just got back home from Dottie Rambo's funeral at Christ Church Nashville today.

It was a wonderful "Home-Going Celebratoin" of the woman and her music. I felt completely emotionally drained by the end of the 2 1/2 hour service as song after song she had written was sung in tribute.

I was a child and teenager when Dottie Rambo was at her peak and since I was a fan of contemporary Gospel music rather than Southern Gospel I didn't realize what a huge impact she had made on my life until I started hearing all of her songs again a few years ago.

I'm sure it was very emotional, you were very lucky to be able to attend!

[CC1]

12wsHere is a run down of what happened at the funeral but since I am not a big fan of Southern Gospel someone else will have to post who all of the fabulous soloists and groups were that paid tribute to Dottie singing her songs.

As pianoman had mentioned Larry Dalton played Dottie Rambo songs on the Grand Piano before the funeral started. It was a full house at Christ Church and I was lucky to get a seat in the balcony as I arrived just before the funeral started.

Notables at the funeral or involved in it that I did see were;

Barbara Mandrell
Andre Crouch
The Crabb Family
2 of The Oak Ridge Boys
Russ Taff
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Dino
Sandi Patti
The Choir of The Artists (200 member choir of Gospel Music artists)

ORDER OF SERVICE:

Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome - Landy & Joy Gardner and Ncole Binion

Opening Remarks - Dony McGuire

Time of Prayer (for the hospitalized survivors of the bus crash that killed Dottie, etc) - Rev. Charles Green.

I Will Lift You There - Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughers)

The Oibtuary - Bishop Jim Swilley

Behold The Lamb

Setting The Stage - Remarks by Barbara Mandrell

The Choir of The Artists - Directed by Bill & Gloria Gaither;

Sheltered In The Arms of God

Remind Me Dear Lord

If That Isn't Love

He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Need - The Lee University Singers (COG acapella group)

I Go To The Rock - There were black male and female soloists on this. I think the guy was Jesse Dixon and I don't know who the woman was. They tore it up. Three encores.UPDATE: IT WAS JESSE DIXON AND THE FEMAL VOCALIST WAS BABBIE MASON

Mamma's Teaching Angels How To Sing UPDATE: GROUP WAS THE ISAACS

Words of Honor - Remarks by Pastor L.H. Hardwick Jr.

A Video Tribute - Dottie singing a little and being interviewed.

We've Weathered Storms Before

A Special Word About Mothers - poem / story read by Michael Langston

Stand By The River - Christian Ferguson (little bitty boy singing)

Special Messages - Carlton Pearson reading a few greetings to the family. One by Lily Tomlin, One by T.D. Jakes, and then President Bush and Laura's condolences to Reba and Dony. The President sent Reba the US flag that was hanging over the White House on Mothers Day, the day Dottie died.

The Choir of The Artists;

I Will Glory In The Cross

I've Never Been This Homesick Before

I Call Him Lord

Lamb of Glory

Too Much To Gain To Lose

There Has To Be A Song - Remarks by Gloria Gaither

The Holy Hills of Heaven

The Final Word - Remarks by Bishop David Huskins

We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patti

[CC1]

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

This thread isn't meant to be a theological debate about whether or not Dottie Rambo is in heaven.

However if it makes you feel any better she started out UPC and definitely was baptized in Jesus name and received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

[CC1]

Wow, I hadn't heard of her death.

You need to come here more! There is a 25 page thread titled "Dottie Rambo Dies In Bus Accident" now on page two of the fellowship hall with several hundred posts and over 8,000 views if I remember correctly.

[Elizabeth]

Here is a run down of what happened at the funeral but since I am not a big fan of Southern Gospel someone else will have to post who all of the fabulous soloists and groups were that paid tribute to Dottie singing her songs.

As pianoman had mentioned Larry Dalton played Dottie Rambo songs on the Grand Piano before the funeral started. It was a full house at Christ Church and I was lucky to get a seat in the balcony as I arrived just before the funeral started.

Notables at the funeral or involved in it that I did see were;

Barbara Mandrell
Andre Crouch
The Crabb Family
2 of The Oak Ridge Boys
Russ Taff
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Dino
Sandi Patti
The Choir of The Artists (200 member choir of Gospel Music artists)

ORDER OF SERVICE:

Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome - Landy & Joy Gardner and Ncole Binion

Opening Remarks - Dony McGuire

Time of Prayer (for the hospitalized survivors of the bus crash that killed Dottie, etc) - Rev. Charles Green.

I Will Lift You There - Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughers)

The Oibtuary - Bishop Jim Swilley

Behold The Lamb

Setting The Stage - Remarks by Barbara Mandrell

The Choir of The Artists - Directed by Bill & Gloria Gaither;

Sheltered In The Arms of God

Remind Me Dear Lord

If That Isn't Love

He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Need

I Go To The Rock - There were black male and female soloists on this. I think the guy was Jesse Dixon and I don't know who the woman was. They tore it up. Three encores.

Mamma's Teaching Angels How To Sing

Words of Honor - Remarks by Pastor L.H. Hardwick Jr.

A Video Tribute - Dottie singing a little and being interviewed.

We've Weathered Storms Before

A Special Word About Mothers - poem / story read by Michael Langston

Stand By The River - Christian Ferguson (little bitty boy singing)

Special Messages - Carlton Pearson reading a few greetings to the family. One by Lily Tomlin, One by T.D. Jakes, and then President Bush and Laura's condolences to Reba and Dony. The President sent Reba the US flag that was hanging over the White House on Mothers Day, the day Dottie died.

The Choir of The Artists;

I Will Glory In The Cross

I've Never Been This Homesick Before

I Call Him Lord

Lamb of Glory

Too Much To Gain To Lose

There Has To Be A Song - Remarks by Gloria Gaither

The Holy Hills of Heaven

The Final Word - Remarks by Bishop David Huskins

We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patti

Wow simpling amazing tribute to her life as a gospel artist and what an honor to be recognized by the President as well.


Any pictures??

[1Corinth2v4]

However if it makes you feel any better she started out UPC and definitely was baptized in Jesus name and received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.


No, is doesn't make me feel better, but thanks anyway.

[dizzyde]

OK, I know that was an amazing list, and you did a remarkable job in remembering all of that, but: one by Lily Tomlin? Esplain pleeeze! What is the connection?

[Admin]

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

This is not the time to attempt to start a debate of this nature. Let's just leave her in the hands of a just God. He will decide her eternal destination, not us.

Consider this formal warning that if you (or anyone else) wishes to disrupt this thread with such discussion, necessary action will be taken by admin for disruption of the forum.

[Blubayou]

CC1- Thanks for being our reporter on the scene. I would have loved to have been there to honor a great lady of gospel music.

[HeavenlyOne]

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

Just when I thought I'd seen the best of classlessness, here you come to take away the trophy.

Is God still on the throne, or have you thrown Him off by now?

[HeavenlyOne]

CC, I only knew her by name and that my mom had a record of hers, yet I'm familiar with so many of her songs and knowing how famous she was in the gospel music industry. That said, the rundown of the service made me wish I'd been there.

[1Corinth2v4]

This is not the time to attempt to start a debate of this nature. Let's just leave her in the hands of a just God. He will decide her eternal destination, not us.

Consider this formal warning that if you (or anyone else) wishes to disrupt this thread with such discussion, necessary action will be taken by admin for disruption of the forum.

Just when I thought I'd seen the best of classlessness, here you come to take away the trophy.

Is God still on the throne, or have you thrown Him off by now?



Please re-read admins notes.

Also, I know you don't want to talk about class.

Good day.

[Sister Alvear]

Thanks for information CCI....
I was flying to another state today and we were thinking about the funeral. I remember her from years gone by...such a voice... I pray for those that remain.

And I Corinth 2v4 just leave her in the hands of a just God...pray for her family that is greiving tonight...this is the christian thing to do.

[HeavenlyOne]

Please re-read admins notes.

Also, I know you don't want to talk about class.

Good day.

That admin note was for you and others who wish to post in the same manner. It wasn't for me because I'm not that low of a person.

[Sister Alvear]

years ago at one of our conventions in Brazil we translated her song...just build my mansion...so beautiful in Portuguese...

[Neck]

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

Her and her husband started in the United Pentecostal Church in the 1950's and 1960's.

Then they moved on.

Was she saved?

Yes she was saved...

[Scott Hutchinson]

The older recordings of The Rambos really have a neat sound to them much like the country recordings of that period,music wasn't slicked up like it is today.
The old nashville studio musicians of that day had a great more simplistic sound.
Too much too gain to lose is a classic.
There is some great upright bass playing on those recordings.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Thanks for information CCI....
I was flying to another state today and we were thinking about the funeral. I remember her from years gone by...such a voice... I pray for those that remain.

And I Corinth 2v4 just leave her in the hands of a just God...pray for her family that is greiving tonight...this is the christian thing to do.

I agree she is in the hands of a just judge.

[OneAccord]

OK, I know that was an amazing list, and you did a remarkable job in remembering all of that, but: one by Lily Tomlin? Esplain pleeeze! What is the connection?



Lily and Dottie were very good friends. Lily inducted Dottie into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

[1Corinth2v4]

That admin note was for you and others who wish to post in the same manner. It wasn't for me because I'm not that low of a person.


First you insult me by calling me classless, then you insult me by calling me low.

I see admin chooses favoritism by not intervening, in regards to your insults.

I forgive you though.....the biblical Christians were also insulted because their faith.

[CC1]

OK, I know that was an amazing list, and you did a remarkable job in remembering all of that, but: one by Lily Tomlin? Esplain pleeeze! What is the connection?

LOL!!!! I thought the same thing. I don't know the whole story but I do know that somehow they became friends and that when Lily Tomlin's mom was in the hospital with I think cancer Dottie would visit and sing to her and make her laugh, etc. I also think she sang at Lily's mom's funeral or some other family member. Lily Tomlin presented Dottie with an award a year or two ago. I can't remember exactly what but it might have been for the Kentucky Hall of Fame.

[dizzyde]

Lily and Dottie were very good friends. Lily inducted Dottie into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Really? That is very interesting, I had no idea. I wonder how that connection was made, Lily Tomlin never struck me as a Gospel music aficionado. Of course, I don't know that much about her, but that is still very interesting to me.

[CC1]

Wow simpling amazing tribute to her life as a gospel artist and what an honor to be recognized by the President as well.


Any pictures??

Sorry no pics. They had the church video cameras on (not the best in the world) and I am guessing they probably recorded it to DVD for the family but I don't know if they will make them available. I hope so.

[Scott Hutchinson]

1CORINTH2V4 I won't insult you.

[Scott Hutchinson]

May I ask a question ? Is Buck still alive ?

[Neck]

First you insult me by calling me classless, then you insult me by calling me low.

I see admin chooses favoritism by not intervening, in regards to your insults.

I forgive you though.....the biblical Christians were also insulted because their faith.


Your position and comments are the poster child for offense.

Why and by what mindset did you make your comments.

You will never win anyone to any positon with your attitude.

I find your comments offensive....

I think you should be banned immediately.

I am one who has never been offended at anytime in the past 2 years being on this forum and the one before.

[Neck]

May I ask a question ? Is Buck still alive ?

Yes and remarried

[Barb]

Here is a run down of what happened at the funeral but since I am not a big fan of Southern Gospel someone else will have to post who all of the fabulous soloists and groups were that paid tribute to Dottie singing her songs.

As pianoman had mentioned Larry Dalton played Dottie Rambo songs on the Grand Piano before the funeral started. It was a full house at Christ Church and I was lucky to get a seat in the balcony as I arrived just before the funeral started.

Notables at the funeral or involved in it that I did see were;

Barbara Mandrell
Andre Crouch
The Crabb Family
2 of The Oak Ridge Boys
Russ Taff
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Dino
Sandi Patti
The Choir of The Artists (200 member choir of Gospel Music artists)

ORDER OF SERVICE:

Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome - Landy & Joy Gardner and Ncole Binion

Opening Remarks - Dony McGuire

Time of Prayer (for the hospitalized survivors of the bus crash that killed Dottie, etc) - Rev. Charles Green.

I Will Lift You There - Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughers)

The Oibtuary - Bishop Jim Swilley

Behold The Lamb

Setting The Stage - Remarks by Barbara Mandrell

The Choir of The Artists - Directed by Bill & Gloria Gaither;

Sheltered In The Arms of God

Remind Me Dear Lord

If That Isn't Love

He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Need

I Go To The Rock - There were black male and female soloists on this. I think the guy was Jesse Dixon and I don't know who the woman was. They tore it up. Three encores.

Mamma's Teaching Angels How To Sing

Words of Honor - Remarks by Pastor L.H. Hardwick Jr.

A Video Tribute - Dottie singing a little and being interviewed.

We've Weathered Storms Before

A Special Word About Mothers - poem / story read by Michael Langston

Stand By The River - Christian Ferguson (little bitty boy singing)

Special Messages - Carlton Pearson reading a few greetings to the family. One by Lily Tomlin, One by T.D. Jakes, and then President Bush and Laura's condolences to Reba and Dony. The President sent Reba the US flag that was hanging over the White House on Mothers Day, the day Dottie died.

The Choir of The Artists;

I Will Glory In The Cross

I've Never Been This Homesick Before

I Call Him Lord

Lamb of Glory

Too Much To Gain To Lose

There Has To Be A Song - Remarks by Gloria Gaither

The Holy Hills of Heaven

The Final Word - Remarks by Bishop David Huskins

We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patti

CC, I am thinking that as it was a Gaither type choir, it probably was indeed JD, and the female soloist may have been: if younger than JD, Linda Randle...older, maybe Lillie Knauls...just guessing.

Wish I could have been there...

[1Corinth2v4]

Your position and comments are the poster child for offense.

Why and by what mindset did you make your comments.

You will never win anyone to any positon with your attitude.

I find your comments offensive....

I think you should be banned immediately.

I am one who has never been offended at anytime in the past 2 years being on this forum and the one before.


This thread is regarding Dottie Rambo.
If you want to address me, either start and new thread, or send me a PM.

[Neck]

This thread is regarding Dottie Rambo.
If you want to address me, either start and new thread, or send me a PM.

Nope.

I will not respond in anyway.

[CC1]

CC, I am thinking that as it was a Gaither type choir, it probably was indeed JD, and the female soloist may have been: if younger than JD, Linda Randle...older, maybe Lillie Knauls...just guessing.

Wish I could have been there...

I think you are probably right. I couldn't really see the woman well enough to gauge her age.

I had not seen Jesse Dixon for many years (he featured the World of Pentecost Choir on an album back in the 8o's) but I am pretty certain it was him.

My day started out crazy and it looked like or awhile I would not be able to go but I did and I am really glad. It brought back so many memories of my childhood and teen years and was also such a blessing to hear those great songs sung by some of the best singers in the world.

[1Corinth2v4]

Nope.

I will not respond in anyway.

Good.

[CC1]

years ago at one of our conventions in Brazil we translated her song...just build my mansion...so beautiful in Portuguese...

Her songs had a depth to the words that you don't see that much today.

[Barb]

I think you are probably right. I couldn't really see the woman well enough to gauge her age.

I had not seen Jesse Dixon for many years (he featured the World of Pentecost Choir on an album back in the 8o's) but I am pretty certain it was him.

My day started out crazy and it looked like or awhile I would not be able to go but I did and I am really glad. It brought back so many memories of my childhood and teen years and was also such a blessing to hear those great songs sung by some of the best singers in the world.

Well, Linda Randle is kinda short, or appears that way, and her voice is rather deep (lower in range than Lillie Knauls), and LK always wears a hat...

[Mrs. LPW]

CC1,
WHO ARE YOU??? :toofunny

I figured that funeral would be jam packed with the who's who in Gospel music, and you got in????

Seriously though, thanks for sharing about the funeral.

[CC1]

CC1,
WHO ARE YOU??? :toofunny

I figured that funeral would be jam packed with the who's who in Gospel music, and you got in????

Seriously though, thanks for sharing about the funeral.

LOL!!! I was one of "nobodies" there. I think there was a good representation of those of us who are not musicaly talented ourselves but were blessed by Dottie's music over the years.

[HeavenlyOne]

Really? That is very interesting, I had no idea. I wonder how that connection was made, Lily Tomlin never struck me as a Gospel music aficionado. Of course, I don't know that much about her, but that is still very interesting to me.

I love Lily Tomlin.

[Barb]

We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patti

SP and Vicki Winan both sing that song great...powerful!!

[CC1]

SP and Vicki Winan both sing that song great...powerful!!

Yup. The singing at this funeral was amazing. I don't know Southern gospel groups but two or three of them were particularly amazing.

The harmony on "Mama's Teaching Angels How to Sing" and another one of the songs was particularly good. I am sure I will be able to find out later the names of the various groups and people that sang the songs with the choir.

[Sister Alvear]

yes they sure did...she had a great vision of heaven which she expressed in so many songs...

Thanks once again for letting us know how things went.

[Rico]

Does anyone know if they are going to stream an edited version of today's service? I seem to remember someone posting that the family didn't want to stream it live for privacy concerns.

[Theresa]

First you insult me by calling me classless, then you insult me by calling me low.

I see admin chooses favoritism by not intervening, in regards to your insults.

I forgive you though.....the biblical Christians were also insulted because their faith.

and some folks get insulted when their behavior gets brought to the public attention and ridiculed.

Much to the delight of many who read your remarks and thought how innappropriate and judgemental

Your further comments only seem to solidify your standing in the class system....

[Theresa]

Does anyone know if they are going to stream an edited version of today's service? I seem to remember someone posting that the family didn't want to stream it live for privacy concerns.

the notice on her site said they would offer a DVD later. No streaming, no archiving

[bethola]

Well, I just want to jump in and say when I was a teenager the THANG to do was go to Mortons Gap, KY to South Hopkins High School a couple of times a year and hear The Singing Rambos and The Oak Ridge Boys.

Those were the days of the Big Hair with the long banana curl over the shoulder! In fact, my hubby proposed to me on the way to one of those concerts...March 20, 1972!

She came to Madisonville for the funeral of Rev. James O Russell several years ago and still seemed as down to earth as she was back in the day!

Beth

[Neck]

SP and Vicki Winan both sing that song great...powerful!!


Did Christ CHurch video tape her funeral?

WIll it be available for purchase?

I will check their website...

DOes anyone already know?

[Neck]

the notice on her site said they would offer a DVD later. No streaming, no archiving


cool

[mfblume]

I love Lily Tomlin.

Man, they have a YOUUTUBE video of her on the set of I HEART HUCKABEE, and she was CURSING madly at the director. Whew!

[mfblume]

Was Buck there at the Funeral???

[Mrs. LPW]

LOL!!! I was one of "nobodies" there. I think there was a good representation of those of us who are not musicaly talented ourselves but were blessed by Dottie's music over the years.

Well I was starting to wonder if you had a secret identity!
:)

[CC1]

Was Buck there at the Funeral???

Yup. Several of the speakers made mention of him and one of the preachers included him when speaking about the family saying he was doing so in a "spirit of reconciliation".

Several of the people talking about Dottie's earlier years related events or told stories that included references to Buck.

[Scott Hutchinson]

CC1 snook in the funeral cause he had a belly like musician.
He looked like one of those printers alley musicians. HE HE HE

[South of I 90]

Thanks CC for the update. The experience of being at this memorial service has to be unforgettable.

[Sam]

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

I really don't know who this poster is and what he or she believes, but, maybe he/she was not familiar with Dottie Rambo or her music over the years. Don't you think we reacted a little strongly to those questions?

[mfblume]

Dottie was certainly Oneness.

[CC1]

I really don't know who this poster is and what he or she believes, but, maybe he/she was not familiar with Dottie Rambo or her music over the years. Don't you think we reacted a little strongly to those questions?


No. I think people were remarkable restrained in responding to him. If I typed what I was really thinking I would have to ban myself and repent.

I was hoping everyone would just ignore that poster's tasteless post and it would die but I do understand it is hard to ignore such a lack of decency.

Like you I don't know who the poster is but I am willing to bet they are not a member of Mensa.

[LaGirl]

was dolly there?

[Sam]

No. I think people were remarkable restrained in responding to him. If I typed what I was really thinking I would have to ban myself and repent.

I was hoping everyone would just ignore that poster's tasteless post and it would die but I do understand it is hard to ignore such a lack of decency.

Like you I don't know who the poster is but I am willing to bet they are not a member of Mensa.

Well, we need to realize that there are some who call themselves Apostolic who believe that being "trinitarian" means a person is lost or that not wearing certain clothing styles means a person is lost. Maybe this poster is one of those. He or she should be entitled to his/her belief system as it relates to people like Dottie Rambo. She obviously did not look like one of the wives of the UPC officials at General Conference and she did sing on television and in trinity churches.

[HeavenlyOne]

Man, they have a YOUUTUBE video of her on the set of I HEART HUCKABEE, and she was CURSING madly at the director. Whew!

I still love her!! LOL!

[commonsense]

Thanks for sharing cc1.

[Pressing-On]

One of my favorite older songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diTHXikUJzA&feature=related

[PastorRobbieB]

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

Your comments are the prime example of the spirit of a Pharisee! I was raised in UPC and was actually an evangelist for a number of years and a member for 36 years. There are some wonderful people in the UPC, but there are far too many of your kind. Self-righteous, hypocritical, Pharisee! You preach long sleeves, long skirts, long hair on women... That's your righteousness and your lousy description of holiness... However, what you really need is to put that long, judgmental tongue on the altar and allow the Lord to trim it up and get control of it. I was raised in the oneness movement and preached it for many years, but today I too am a "Trinitarian". You don't even understand what that word means. It doesn't mean three Gods. The Word is clear that there is only ONE LORD! However, He is eternally existent in three essences. I know that I will be banished from this site because of the things that I'm saying, but I'll say them regardless, because they're the truth. Salvation is not in your man-made formulas, works and religion, but it's in the Cross of Christ PERIOD! It's all about His Grace and your faith!

I'm so sorry to be writing all of this on a thread about the late great Miss Dottie Rambo who, I believe with all of my heart, is in the presence of the Great Savior that she wrote and sang about for so many years and she's touring her brand new heavenly home at this very moment. I just get so sick of the ignorance of so many of your kind of people who think that Heaven's reserved just for you and your legalistic group who thinks that you can work your way to Heaven. Your works will not get you one foot off of the ground. It's only the works of Jesus Christ and nothing more. The way that you look or are baptized will not save you or cause you to be lost. It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith Period.

Well, I've wasted enough time and to all of the good people on here, please forgive my harsh comments. I just get sick and tired of hearing these sorts of ignorant goofs acting like they went to the Cross for the world and now they're the judge. God bless you all!

Pastor Robbie

[NW Pastor]

Your comments are the prime example of the spirit of a Pharisee! I was raised in UPC and was actually an evangelist for a number of years and a member for 36 years. There are some wonderful people in the UPC, but there are far too many of your kind. Self-righteous, hypocritical, Pharisee! You preach long sleeves, long skirts, long hair on women... That's your righteousness and your lousy description of holiness... However, what you really need is to put that long, judgmental tongue on the altar and allow the Lord to trim it up and get control of it. I was raised in the oneness movement and preached it for many years, but today I too am a "Trinitarian". You don't even understand what that word means. It doesn't mean three Gods. The Word is clear that there is only ONE LORD! However, He is eternally existent in three essences. I know that I will be banished from this site because of the things that I'm saying, but I'll say them regardless, because they're the truth. Salvation is not in your man-made formulas, works and religion, but it's in the Cross of Christ PERIOD! It's all about His Grace and your faith!

I'm so sorry to be writing all of this on a thread about the late great Miss Dottie Rambo who, I believe with all of my heart, is in the presence of the Great Savior that she wrote and sang about for so many years and she's touring her brand new heavenly home at this very moment. I just get so sick of the ignorance of so many of your kind of people who think that Heaven's reserved just for you and your legalistic group who thinks that you can work your way to Heaven. Your works will not get you one foot off of the ground. It's only the works of Jesus Christ and nothing more. The way that you look or are baptized will not save you or cause you to be lost. It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith Period.

Well, I've wasted enough time and to all of the good people on here, please forgive my harsh comments. I just get sick and tired of hearing these sorts of ignorant goofs acting like they went to the Cross for the world and now they're the judge. God bless you all!

Pastor Robbie

Glad you got all that off your chest. You feel better?

A couple of points, as it is late and I am ready for bed.

1. Paul thought long hair on women was pretty important. He included it it the same chapter as the communion. Do you think communion is pretty important?

2. There are legalists, true. However, faith and works are inseparable. Both exist as a function of one another. Faith, regardless of how vehemently or forcefully declared, without the accompaning works, is, well, um..... it's dead, I guess. Oh, yeah. That's in the Bible too.


3. The sinner's prayer is recited by millions. Man made as far as I can tell.

4. Lastly, not to split hairs, (not a refrence to point 1) but I can't find where there is a statement that says only "It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith" followed by a period.

There is so much more to read. 27 whole books in the NT alone (that's if we throw out all those archaic OT books) by last count. I wonder why all that is there, if your one sentence, followed by that great PERIOD, is all that is required?

I guess God is somewhat of a rambler, like some preachers. He just keeps talking about all of these totally irrelevant things like holiness, godliness, fruitfulness, baptism, tounges, following Christ, forsaking sin, having the spirit of Christ, pressing toward the mark, abstaining from fleshly lusts, blah, blah, blah, blah...... Let's just tune him out, like we do that rambling preacher. Just holler "amen" every once in a while, just to show him you are listening. Oh, wait, yelling "amen" might be construed as a work. Not necessary. Sorry, I'm rambling!

I hope you are enoying your liberty. You probably paid a high price for it. For only those who follow peace and holiness really see God.

As for Dottie, I love her songs. I sincerely hope she made it, as I hope I will.

[CC1]

Well, we need to realize that there are some who call themselves Apostolic who believe that being "trinitarian" means a person is lost or that not wearing certain clothing styles means a person is lost. Maybe this poster is one of those. He or she should be entitled to his/her belief system as it relates to people like Dottie Rambo. She obviously did not look like one of the wives of the UPC officials at General Conference and she did sing on television and in trinity churches.

I was in and around the UPC for the last almost 49 years so I am well aware that 98% of them think trinitarians are going to hell.

We are not talking about doctrine here. We are talking about class, sensitivitiy, timing, and common sense. There is a time and a place for theologoical debate re salvation. This thread was not one of them.

[CC1]

In answer to the questions about whether Buck or Dolly Parton were there the answer is yes that Buck was there (I believe sitting in the family section behind Reba and her family).

I did not see Dolly and for a couple of reasons I think I probably would have seen her had she been there!

However I am not a very observant person as witnessed by someone who commented after the service on the Elvis impersonator who wandered down the aisle up front while Carlton Pearson was reading messages from the President, etc. I was so focused on the platform and what was going on there I didn't even see this. I think a couple of ushers escorted Elvis somewhere to sit down. Perhaps a relative of 1Corinth2V4?

[LaGirl]

In answer to the questions about whether Buck or Dolly Parton were there the answer is yes that Buck was there (I believe sitting in the family section behind Reba and her family).

I did not see Dolly and for a couple of reasons I think I probably wouldd have seen her had she been there!

However I am not a very observant person as witnessed by someone who commented after the service on the Elvis impersonator who wandered down the aisle up front while Carlton Pearson was reading messages from the President, etc. I was so focused on the platform and what was going on there I didn't even see this. I think a couple of ushers escorted Elvis somewhere to sit down. Perhaps a relative of 1Corinth2V4?


CC1... i do not think dolly was there. i heard she was out of the country on a world tour. i am shocked she didnt come in, they were very close.

thanks for the report!

[Raven]

A few years ago the UPCI General Conference was in Nashville and Dottie came and sat with Jean Urshan in one of the services. During that service Nathaniel Urshan acknowledged Dottie by name and said that he was glad that she was "back home" with everyone. Now, I know that wasn't God speaking, [well at least for most :)] but it did show Dotty's connection with the UPCI in her history.
Raven

[Sandra]

12wsHere is a run down of what happened at the funeral but since I am not a big fan of Southern Gospel someone else will have to post who all of the fabulous soloists and groups were that paid tribute to Dottie singing her songs.

As pianoman had mentioned Larry Dalton played Dottie Rambo songs on the Grand Piano before the funeral started. It was a full house at Christ Church and I was lucky to get a seat in the balcony as I arrived just before the funeral started.

Notables at the funeral or involved in it that I did see were;

Barbara Mandrell
Andre Crouch
The Crabb Family
2 of The Oak Ridge Boys
Russ Taff
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Dino
Sandi Patti
The Choir of The Artists (200 member choir of Gospel Music artists)

ORDER OF SERVICE:

Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome - Landy & Joy Gardner and Ncole Binion

Opening Remarks - Dony McGuire

Time of Prayer (for the hospitalized survivors of the bus crash that killed Dottie, etc) - Rev. Charles Green.

I Will Lift You There - Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughers)

The Oibtuary - Bishop Jim Swilley

Behold The Lamb

Setting The Stage - Remarks by Barbara Mandrell

The Choir of The Artists - Directed by Bill & Gloria Gaither;

Sheltered In The Arms of God

Remind Me Dear Lord

If That Isn't Love

He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Need - The Lee University Singers (COG acapella group)

I Go To The Rock - There were black male and female soloists on this. I think the guy was Jesse Dixon and I don't know who the woman was. They tore it up. Three encores.

Mamma's Teaching Angels How To Sing

Words of Honor - Remarks by Pastor L.H. Hardwick Jr.

A Video Tribute - Dottie singing a little and being interviewed.

We've Weathered Storms Before

A Special Word About Mothers - poem / story read by Michael Langston

Stand By The River - Christian Ferguson (little bitty boy singing)

Special Messages - Carlton Pearson reading a few greetings to the family. One by Lily Tomlin, One by T.D. Jakes, and then President Bush and Laura's condolences to Reba and Dony. The President sent Reba the US flag that was hanging over the White House on Mothers Day, the day Dottie died.

The Choir of The Artists;

I Will Glory In The Cross

I've Never Been This Homesick Before

I Call Him Lord

Lamb of Glory

Too Much To Gain To Lose

There Has To Be A Song - Remarks by Gloria Gaither

The Holy Hills of Heaven

The Final Word - Remarks by Bishop David Huskins

We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patti

tyhuff was there, Lanny Wolfe was in the choir of artist. I know he was thrilled .

[Sister Alvear]

I listened to some of Dottie's songs last night...I wept thinking how her voice will be missed...
I think it is a lack of ethics to discuss her eternal destiny...UNLESS some of us think we are God...if not ..then refrain from judging...
I would not want to have the responsibility of judging anyone...especially with all my faults and failures...

[Sister Alvear]

so true...
I have not been in good health for a couple years...I guess as we see our strength fail we realize how fragil we really are and how strong God is...love you friend.

[PastorRobbieB]

Glad you got all that off your chest. You feel better?

A couple of points, as it is late and I am ready for bed.

1. Paul thought long hair on women was pretty important. He included it it the same chapter as the communion. Do you think communion is pretty important?

2. There are legalists, true. However, faith and works are inseparable. Both exist as a function of one another. Faith, regardless of how vehemently or forcefully declared, without the accompaning works, is, well, um..... it's dead, I guess. Oh, yeah. That's in the Bible too.


3. The sinner's prayer is recited by millions. Man made as far as I can tell.

4. Lastly, not to split hairs, (not a refrence to point 1) but I can't find where there is a statement that says only "It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith" followed by a period.

There is so much more to read. 27 whole books in the NT alone (that's if we throw out all those archaic OT books) by last count. I wonder why all that is there, if your one sentence, followed by that great PERIOD, is all that is required?

I guess God is somewhat of a rambler, like some preachers. He just keeps talking about all of these totally irrelevant things like holiness, godliness, fruitfulness, baptism, tounges, following Christ, forsaking sin, having the spirit of Christ, pressing toward the mark, abstaining from fleshly lusts, blah, blah, blah, blah...... Let's just tune him out, like we do that rambling preacher. Just holler "amen" every once in a while, just to show him you are listening. Oh, wait, yelling "amen" might be construed as a work. Not necessary. Sorry, I'm rambling!

I hope you are enoying your liberty. You probably paid a high price for it. For only those who follow peace and holiness really see God.

As for Dottie, I love her songs. I sincerely hope she made it, as I hope I will.



You're kidding? Those things are in the Bible? HA... I know all of the arguments. I used to make the same lousy arguments myself. You're so correct... All of the things that you mentioned are in the Bible. Nobody's questioning that and nobody's saying that they're not important, but they are taken out of context and people are basing their salvation on them. That's wrong!

James 2:17 (NIV) "In the same manner, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action (works) it is dead!" There is no denying that, however it is taken out of context. The works are a product of true saving faith. Not simply believing that God is, but believing that Christ died for you and at the Cross He became our substitute, took our place, took our punishment and it's HIS WORK THERE that bought salvation, not my own works. When you truly have a living faith that recognizes who you are and what He's done for you, it will produce good works in your life. Those works however, do not save you. His work does. Our works are simply a sign of a living faith. Many do good works, yet have no faith whatsoever. Many claim to have saving faith, but there are no works accompanying that claim, so their faith is dead. But the works are simply a sign of the faith.

Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV) "For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the Gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.[B] For we are God's Workmanship, created In Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. That word Grace means "God's unearned, unmerited, undeserved favor". It is by His unEARNED favor that we have been saved through our faith. It's not based on our works, if it were, then we could brag and boast about what we've done, about how righteous and holy we are. NO!!! There is NO MAN who can take any credit for his salvation. It is CHRIST! CHRIST! CHRIST! He's saved us to do good works, but we don't do good works to be saved. We do the good and the right BECAUSE we're saved, not in order to BE saved.

I look back at my 36 years in the UPC and I never heard anyone say this directly, but the doctrine, attitude and motive expressed it. It was as though we were saying, "Jesus, we really appreciate you coming to earth and living the life that You lived and dying the way that You died. We realize that You did it all for us and we know that You really tried, but Jesus, we're not sure that Your work was enough, so we're gonna work also and add this work to Your work and hopefully that will be enough." If your method of salvation is the Cross plus anything, you're in error. It's still the CROSS! That's the message that the Apostles preached and that's still the only way. Galatians 2:21, "I do not set aside the Grace of God, for if righteousness could be GAINED through the Law, Christ died for nothing!"

Also, you're right. The sinner's prayer is "Man-Made" and there are many people who are repeating the words of a preacher, who are not being converted, yet are told they're saved because they said that. It's a heresy as well and I believe there will be many preachers with the blood of many souls on their hands in judgment.

Romans 10:9 (NIV) "If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you WILL be saved. There are far too many who are simply repeating empty, vain words, yet nothing is happening in their heart, therefore no change has taken place, therefore, they are lost.

Sir, I believe every word of the Bible to be true and absolute, but I believe in putting it in it's proper context. I firmly believe in Holiness and Godliness and Repentance and Fruitfulness, etc. They are NOT irrelevant and I never said that. Works are important and highly relevant, but THEY DO NOT SAVE!!! A desire for Holiness will come when the Lord comes to live on the inside of an individual. However, Holiness isn't about dressing like you're still living in 1920. It's about living your faith out. It's about being separate from the world, in that you follow Christ whole-heartedly and not the things of this world. But it's not about long skirts, long sleeves, etc. Lord, this could go on forever. Jesus has come and freed us from the Law, by fulfilling it for us. However, UPC women aren't permitted to wear pants, because of Deuteronomy 22:5, which states that a man isn't to wear a woman's garment and a woman isn't to wear a man's garment. First of all, there's a big difference between men's pants and women's pants. They're not the same, but that's not even the point. The point is this, if you're going to make an entire doctrine out of 1 scripture in Deuteronomy 22, then you've got to live by it all. James 2:10, "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." If you're going to live by Deuteronomy 22:5 or at least require your women to do so, then you are also required to live by the rest of 22 and the rest of the entire Law for that matter.

I'm going to close now with one last thing. I hope to see you in glory one day. The difference in us, is that I believe you're saved, you just have some doctrinal errors, but you don't believe I'm saved because my doctrine is different. I'll see you in glory my Brother!

Gratefully in His grip,
Pastor Robbie

[South of I 90]

You're kidding? Those things are in the Bible? HA... I know all of the arguments. I used to make the same lousy arguments myself. You're so correct... All of the things that you mentioned are in the Bible. Nobody's questioning that and nobody's saying that they're not important, but they are taken out of context and people are basing their salvation on them. That's wrong!

James 2:17 (NIV) "In the same manner, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action (works) it is dead!" There is no denying that, however it is taken out of context. The works are a product of true saving faith. Not simply believing that God is, but believing that Christ died for you and at the Cross He became our substitute, took our place, took our punishment and it's HIS WORK THERE that bought salvation, not my own works. When you truly have a living faith that recognizes who you are and what He's done for you, it will produce good works in your life. Those works however, do not save you. His work does. Our works are simply a sign of a living faith. Many do good works, yet have no faith whatsoever. Many claim to have saving faith, but there are no works accompanying that claim, so their faith is dead. But the works are simply a sign of the faith.

Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV) "For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the Gift of God - [b]not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's Workmanship, created In Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. That word Grace means "God's unearned, unmerited, undeserved favor". It is by His unEARNED favor that we have been saved through our faith. It's not based on our works, if it were, then we could brag and boast about what we've done, about how righteous and holy we are. NO!!! There is NO MAN who can take any credit for his salvation. It is CHRIST! CHRIST! CHRIST! He's saved us to do good works, but we don't do good works to be saved. We do the good and the right BECAUSE we're saved, not in order to BE saved.

I look back at my 36 years in the UPC and I never heard anyone say this directly, but the doctrine, attitude and motive expressed it. It was as though we were saying, "Jesus, we really appreciate you coming to earth and living the life that You lived and dying the way that You died. We realize that You did it all for us and we know that You really tried, but Jesus, we're not sure that Your work was enough, so we're gonna work also and add this work to Your work and hopefully that will be enough." If your method of salvation is the Cross plus anything, you're in error. It's still the CROSS! That's the message that the Apostles preached and that's still the only way. Galatians 2:21, "I do not set aside the Grace of God, for if righteousness could be GAINED through the Law, Christ died for nothing!"

Also, you're right. The sinner's prayer is "Man-Made" and there are many people who are repeating the words of a preacher, who are not being converted, yet are told they're saved because they said that. It's a heresy as well and I believe there will be many preachers with the blood of many souls on their hands in judgment.

Romans 10:9 (NIV) "If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you WILL be saved. There are far too many who are simply repeating empty, vain words, yet nothing is happening in their heart, therefore no change has taken place, therefore, they are lost.

Sir, I believe every word of the Bible to be true and absolute, but I believe in putting it in it's proper context. I firmly believe in Holiness and Godliness and Repentance and Fruitfulness, etc. They are NOT irrelevant and I never said that. Works are important and highly relevant, but THEY DO NOT SAVE!!! A desire for Holiness will come when the Lord comes to live on the inside of an individual. However, Holiness isn't about dressing like you're still living in 1920. It's about living your faith out. It's about being separate from the world, in that you follow Christ whole-heartedly and not the things of this world. But it's not about long skirts, long sleeves, etc. Lord, this could go on forever. Jesus has come and freed us from the Law, by fulfilling it for us. However, UPC women aren't permitted to wear pants, because of Deuteronomy 22:5, which states that a man isn't to wear a woman's garment and a woman isn't to wear a man's garment. First of all, there's a big difference between men's pants and women's pants. They're not the same, but that's not even the point. The point is this, if you're going to make an entire doctrine out of 1 scripture in Deuteronomy 22, then you've got to live by it all. James 2:10, "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." If you're going to live by Deuteronomy 22:5 or at least require your women to do so, then you are also required to live by the rest of 22 and the rest of the entire Law for that matter.

I'm going to close now with one last thing. I hope to see you in glory one day. The difference in us, is that I believe you're saved, you just have some doctrinal errors, but you don't believe I'm saved because my doctrine is different. I'll see you in glory my Brother!

Gratefully in His grip,
Pastor Robbie


For Dottie's sake, can you guys take this to another thread!! :thumbsdown

[Rico]

I think it's a disgrace that admin has allowed all these negative comments to continue unchecked. Typically, when admin admonishes someone, the rest of the board leaves the issue alone or takes it to PM. Not so on this thread, and it isn't right. Not one single comment against anyone for slamming 1Cor. So much for impartiality.

[South of I 90]

Yup. The singing at this funeral was amazing. I don't know Southern gospel groups but two or three of them were particularly amazing.

The harmony on "Mama's Teaching Angels How to Sing" and another one of the songs was particularly good. I am sure I will be able to find out later the names of the various groups and people that sang the songs with the choir.

CC, the Isaacs is the group that did "Mama's Teaching Angels....." They are amazing and heard they're rendition of this Rambo classic was as well.

BTW, Babbie Mason is the female artist that sang with Jesse Dixon on "I go to the Rock". I understand it got somewhat "churchy" during that song!

[Admin]

I think it's a disgrace that admin has allowed all these negative comments to continue unchecked. Typically, when admin admonishes someone, the rest of the board leaves the issue alone or takes it to PM. Not so on this thread, and it isn't right. Not one single comment against anyone for slamming 1Cor. So much for impartiality.

A friendly reminder!

We are not omnipresent! We do not read every thread and every post.

I do not see one reported post EXCEPT one of ICorth's. It has been handled.

Before you speak against Admin, maybe you could do your part of the self-moderating board and report the troublesome posts.

From this point on PLEASE NO MORE DISCUSSION about the eternal resting place of Dottie in these threads.

[grace_seeker]

CC1 Thanks MUCH for the info! She influenced my life greatly with such good songs that she wrote inspired by the Lord.

[Rico]

A friendly reminder!

We are not omnipresent! We do not read every thread and every post.

I do not see one reported post EXCEPT one of ICorth's. It has been handled.

Before you speak against Admin, maybe you could do your part of the self-moderating board and report the troublesome posts.

From this point on PLEASE NO MORE DISCUSSION about the eternal resting place of Dottie in these threads.

Glad I got your attention. :)

[Sister Alvear]

thanks...admin. team
Love you folks.

[Jack Shephard]

Lily Tomlin.....She is looking our way! LOL

[Esther]

Thanks CC1 for the report. I was hoping you would share with us.

All those songs are some of my favorites even today. :)

[Admin]

Glad I got your attention. :)

Just lucky.

Reporting it would have worked quicker.

[MawMaw]

I Go To The Rock - There were black male and female soloists on this. I think the guy was Jesse Dixon and I don't know who the woman was. They tore it up. Three encores.



I read today that the lady who sang with Jesse Dixon was Babbie Mason.

Oh, I wish I could have gone to hear all that wonderful singing.

What a wonderful tribute to such an awesome talented woman.

Miss Dottie Rambo will be sorely missed.

[PastorRobbieB]

My sincere apologies to all. I did get carried away and my comments, being on this thread, were inappropriate. Please forgive me.

My life has been greatly impacted through the life and ministry of Miss Dottie Rambo. I have the utmost respect for her memory and legacy and I thank the Lord for the tremendous work that He has performed through this great woman of God. Only eternity will truly tell the impact that she has made throughout this planet, not only in past generations, but even in generations to come. May God continue to work through the music, legacy and family of Miss Dottie Rambo.

We'll miss you always,
Pastor Robbie

[Scott Hutchinson]

Pastor Robbie B I appreciate your apology but hey there is nothing with being passionate about your views,we all just have to watch what we say and when we say it.
But we must all make sure we stay saved and keep on preaching One God and Acts.2:38 as I don't intend to lay those down.

[CC1]

12wsHere is a run down of what happened at the funeral but since I am not a big fan of Southern Gospel someone else will have to post who all of the fabulous soloists and groups were that paid tribute to Dottie singing her songs.

As pianoman had mentioned Larry Dalton played Dottie Rambo songs on the Grand Piano before the funeral started. It was a full house at Christ Church and I was lucky to get a seat in the balcony as I arrived just before the funeral started.

Notables at the funeral or involved in it that I did see were;

Barbara Mandrell
Andre Crouch
The Crabb Family
2 of The Oak Ridge Boys
Russ Taff
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Dino
Sandi Patti
The Choir of The Artists (200 member choir of Gospel Music artists)

ORDER OF SERVICE:

Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome - Landy & Joy Gardner and Ncole Binion

Opening Remarks - Dony McGuire

Time of Prayer (for the hospitalized survivors of the bus crash that killed Dottie, etc) - Rev. Charles Green.

I Will Lift You There - Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughers)

The Oibtuary - Bishop Jim Swilley

Behold The Lamb

Setting The Stage - Remarks by Barbara Mandrell

The Choir of The Artists - Directed by Bill & Gloria Gaither;

Sheltered In The Arms of God

Remind Me Dear Lord

If That Isn't Love

He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Need - The Lee University Singers (COG acapella group)

I Go To The Rock - There were black male and female soloists on this. I think the guy was Jesse Dixon and I don't know who the woman was. They tore it up. Three encores.UPDATE: IT WAS JESSE DIXON AND THE FEMAL VOCALIST WAS BABBIE MASON

Mamma's Teaching Angels How To Sing UPDATE: GROUP WAS THE ISAACS

Words of Honor - Remarks by Pastor L.H. Hardwick Jr.

A Video Tribute - Dottie singing a little and being interviewed.

We've Weathered Storms Before

A Special Word About Mothers - poem / story read by Michael Langston

Stand By The River - Christian Ferguson (little bitty boy singing)

Special Messages - Carlton Pearson reading a few greetings to the family. One by Lily Tomlin, One by T.D. Jakes, and then President Bush and Laura's condolences to Reba and Dony. The President sent Reba the US flag that was hanging over the White House on Mothers Day, the day Dottie died.

The Choir of The Artists;

I Will Glory In The Cross

I've Never Been This Homesick Before

I Call Him Lord

Lamb of Glory

Too Much To Gain To Lose

There Has To Be A Song - Remarks by Gloria Gaither

The Holy Hills of Heaven

The Final Word - Remarks by Bishop David Huskins

We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patti

Thanks SouthOfI90 & Lacey for the group / soloist info for I Go To The Rock and Mama's Teaching Angels How To Sing. I updated my original post and bumped it here also.

[Barb]

I read today that the lady who sang with Jesse Dixon was Babbie Mason.

Oh, I wish I could have gone to hear all that wonderful singing.

What a wonderful tribute to such an awesome talented woman.

Miss Dottie Rambo will be sorely missed.

Oh mercy...I forgot all about her...she's great!! :bliss

[Carpenter]

I hate to ask this CC1 but was there an open coffin?

I bet the presence of God was very very evident there in that place.


I think the Elms from the UPC are related to Dottie? Does anyone know for sure?

CC1 did you see any skirt people there?

[Blubayou]

Thanks for asking Carp!

[HeavenlyOne]

I hate to ask this CC1 but was there an open coffin?

I bet the presence of God was very very evident there in that place.


I think the Elms from the UPC are related to Dottie? Does anyone know for sure?

CC1 did you see any skirt people there?

ROFL!

Carp, you are too funny!

[DiegoRick]

I was there also, from San Diego, and will be uploading pictures soon. In the line up of the who's who's that were there - you can't miss the story of the Elvis impersonator! His presence at the Funeral home Sunday afternoon was shocking, but then he showed up again during the service, walked to the front of the Church, and up the center aisel, he found a seat in the 6th row next to Landy Garners mother. I was on the opposite end of the same row.

[rgcraig]

I was there also, from San Diego, and will be uploading pictures soon. In the line up of the who's who's that were there - you can't miss the story of the Elvis impersonator! His presence at the Funeral home Sunday afternoon was shocking, but then he showed up again during the service, walked to the front of the Church, and up the center aisel, he found a seat in the 6th row next to Landy Garners mother. I was on the opposite end of the same row.

Please tell me he didn't have on the white Elvis suit?

[DiegoRick]

There will be a Video check with Donnie and Reba's church www.theriveratmusiccity.com

[DiegoRick]

I just got back to San Diego from spending a week with the Rambo's. Yes Buck is alive and well, re-maired to Mae Rambo and living in Henderson Tn. The funniest part of the funeral was the Elvis Impersonator that showed up 30 minutes late, walked to the front of the church, down the center aisle and sat next to Lanny Gardner's mother, they became friends by the end of the service.

[DiegoRick]

Yup. The singing at this funeral was amazing. I don't know Southern gospel groups but two or three of them were particularly amazing.

The harmony on "Mama's Teaching Angels How to Sing" and another one of the songs was particularly good. I am sure I will be able to find out later the names of the various groups and people that sang the songs with the choir.
That was Mark Lowery and Lordsong

[DiegoRick]

I hate to ask this CC1 but was there an open coffin?

I bet the presence of God was very very evident there in that place.


I think the Elms from the UPC are related to Dottie? Does anyone know for sure?

CC1 did you see any skirt people there?
No, in the bus accident she broke her nexk, the casket was never opened, in public or private.

[DiegoRick]

Please tell me he didn't have on the white Elvis suit?
Yes, he was in full on elvis drag

[Scott Hutchinson]

BTW are the older Rambos music on CD somewhere for the public to purchase ?
I love their early recordings.

[PastorRobbieB]

www.dottierambo.net

[True Believer]

I love Lily Tomlin.

Ok, who is Lily Tomlin?:dunno

[rgcraig]

Ok, who is Lily Tomlin?:dunno

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin

http://www.lilytomlin.com/

[South of I 90]

That was Mark Lowery and Lordsong

I thougth Mark Lowry and Lordsong did "He Looked Beyond My Faults".

[CC1]

I hate to ask this CC1 but was there an open coffin?

I bet the presence of God was very very evident there in that place.


I think the Elms from the UPC are related to Dottie? Does anyone know for sure?

CC1 did you see any skirt people there?

As someone else mentioned the casket was closed. I arrived literally one minutes before 1 pm and rushed into one of the few remaining seats in the balcony so I didn't get to really scope out who all was there.

There was not an overwhelming representation of "Skirt People" but there was an elderly woman in bundage sitting two rows in front of me and I saw at least one other elderly old time Pentecostal couple and three or four more younger ones that were possibly UPC or the like.

I did wonder if the Bectons were there. I wouldn't really expect any of the younger pastors or saints in the area but for those with a UPC / Oneness background who are 45 years or older Dottie Rambo was a huge figure in Gospel Music in our younger years.

[Steve Epley]

Thank You CC1 for the info. My Father has been sick I had to go to South Florida. Our thoughts was with them. They have been friends of my Father's all my life.

[Sandra]

I hate to ask this CC1 but was there an open coffin?

I bet the presence of God was very very evident there in that place.


I think the Elms from the UPC are related to Dottie? Does anyone know for sure?

CC1 did you see any skirt people there?

tyhuff was there and said the casket was closed.

[CC1]

Thank You CC1 for the info. My Father has been sick I had to go to South Florida. Our thoughts was with them. They have been friends of my Father's all my life.

I thought about you during the servie, knowing that you grew up around them and have known them a long time.

[Sam]

Yes, he was in full on elvis drag

do you reckon he was a UPC official incognito to see who all was there?

[CC1]

do you reckon he was a UPC official incognito to see who all was there?

I tried telling Bro. Haney that it was ok to come as himself but I guess he felt a disguise was in order.

[Sam]

I tried telling Bro. Haney that it was ok to come as himself but I guess he felt a disguise was in order.

Maybe if they'd known who he was he could have sung a special.

[Steve Epley]

Buck still has family that are Pentecostal they lean toward being liberal I haven't seen them since my Pastor's funeral 3 years ago.

[tssp]

I just got back to San Diego from spending a week with the Rambo's. Yes Buck is alive and well, re-maired to Mae Rambo and living in Henderson Tn. The funniest part of the funeral was the Elvis Impersonator that showed up 30 minutes late, walked to the front of the church, down the center aisle and sat next to Lanny Gardner's mother, they became friends by the end of the service.

How is Jolene (Sis. Gardner) doing? I heard some things a while back that lead me to believe she is quite confused these days.

Sister Gardner went to school with one of my aunts and won her to Lord.

[dizzyde]

As someone else mentioned the casket was closed. I arrived literally one minutes before 1 pm and rushed into one of the few remaining seats in the balcony so I didn't get to really scope out who all was there.

There was not an overwhelming representation of "Skirt People" but there was an elderly woman in bundage sitting two rows in front of me and I saw at least one other elderly old time Pentecostal couple and three or four more younger ones that were possibly UPC or the like.

I did wonder if the Bectons were there. I wouldn't really expect any of the younger pastors or saints in the area but for those with a UPC / Oneness background who are 45 years or older Dottie Rambo was a huge figure in Gospel Music in our younger years.


I had heard that Karen Harding was supposed to go, but am unsure if she actually did.

[seguidordejesus]

Has God the Father or the Holy Ghost called 1Corinthians yet to tell whether Dottie arrived?

(this one's for you, CC1! :))

[methree]

I had heard that Karen Harding was supposed to go, but am unsure if she actually did.

Yes, she was in the Homecoming Choir.

Also, Mark Lowry and Kim and Valerie of LordSong sang "I Call Him Lord".

[Blubayou]

Someone shared this email with me. It was written by someone who was a close friend of the Rambos. She sang with them many years ago. I thought you might be interested in hearing her take on the funeral.

Well, it was an interesting trip to say the least. I really appreciated my kids being there to support me. I think I emailed the letter from Rick to you. If not, let me know. Yes, Buck and Mae were there, and yes I got to visit with Reba and Dony. I was shocked at all the people who lined up to see and talk to me...it was like a family reunion. I just had no idea that so many folks remembered me and wanted to visit with me. It was good to see Dottie and Buck's families there. Bro. Hardwick prayed a beautiful prayer at the funeral ... can't remember it exactly, but I do remember him praying for a "spirit of conciliation" and mentioned Buck & Reba's families as well as the others still in the hospital. I saw Larry Ferguson's wife, but did not know who she was until the funeral, so I felt really bad that I didn't even ask who she was ... but, so many people!!!!! Christ Church seats at least 3,000 and those seats were completely full 30 minutes before the funeral was scheduled to start! We were seated in the family area, just two rows behind Barbara Mandrell and Dino & Cheryl. I was again surprised at the people coming over to greet me and then scramble back to their seats. I was still hugging folks as the first part of the service began ... I am humbled and thrilled to see the love coming from people I had not seen in over 40 years!!

After one hour of continuous playing of Dottie's songs by Larry Dalton on the piano ... absolutely beautiful beyond words! Then the Service began. First, they played a video featuring Landy & Joy Gardner and Nicole Binion singing Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome. Next Dony extended his appreciation for all the family to the audience. Then Charles Green prayed a short prayer. Next, Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughters) sang "I Will Lift You There" and the crowd stood and applauded for quite some time. It was sooo beautiful!

Next a Bishop Jim Swilley gave the Obituary and then Dino played "Behold the Lamb" and then Barbara Mandrell did the "Setting the Stage" (that's what was on the program). She spoke for just a couple of minutes. Then The Choir Of The Artists was directed by Bill Gaither. They had been in concert the night before but still the Homecoming folks filled the choir loft completely. Then the following songs were sung by different ones and they just went out of one song into another: Sheltered In The Arms of God, Remind Me, If That Isn't Love, He Looked Beyond My Faults, I Go To The Rock, Mamma's Teaching Angels How to Sing.

Then Pastor L. H. Hardwick, Jr., gave a salute to Dottie and her songs. Next there was a video tribute by Israel Anthem McGuire, Grandson. Gaither group then sang "We've Weathered Storms Before. A Michael Langston briefly spoke on "A Special Word About Mothers."

Larry son, Christian Ferguson, sang with the sound track and Dottie's voice (Stand By The River).. He was sooo cute, constantly rocking back and forth with his hips. It was hilarious and everyone seemed to like it. Next Bishop Carlton Pearson gave a brief message. Next, the Homecoming Choir sang ... I Will Glory In The Cross, I've Never Been This Homesick Before, I Call Him Lord, Lamb of Glory, Too Much to Gain to Lose. Gloria Gaither then read a thing she had written entitled "There Has To Be A Song."

The choir then sang The Holy Hills of Heaven. Bishop David Huskins gave "The Final Word" after which the choir and audience sang We Shall Behold Him. It was more like a church service and concert combined ... words cannot describe the Spirit of Worship that was in that place.

Dottie was buried (entombed) at the Mausoleum located just behind the funeral home. We went over there on Tuesday morning because I just needed one more time to say goodbye. Little Jimmie Dickens will be on one side of her, Lily Tomlin will be on the other side along with her parents who have already passed away.

There was a lot of speculation about Dottie's will, but I did not know who she left what to. I just know that I lost a really good friend. I told Buck that I would always love him and Dottie and Reba ... they will always have a special place in my heart.

OK, I'm tired again. So, I need to go lie down. The trip really wore me out ... getting too old...

[CC1]

Someone shared this email with me. It was written by someone who was a close friend of the Rambos. She sang with them many years ago. I thought you might be interested in hearing her take on the funeral.

Well, it was an interesting trip to say the least. I really appreciated my kids being there to support me. I think I emailed the letter from Rick to you. If not, let me know. Yes, Buck and Mae were there, and yes I got to visit with Reba and Dony. I was shocked at all the people who lined up to see and talk to me...it was like a family reunion. I just had no idea that so many folks remembered me and wanted to visit with me. It was good to see Dottie and Buck's families there. Bro. Hardwick prayed a beautiful prayer at the funeral ... can't remember it exactly, but I do remember him praying for a "spirit of conciliation" and mentioned Buck & Reba's families as well as the others still in the hospital. I saw Larry Ferguson's wife, but did not know who she was until the funeral, so I felt really bad that I didn't even ask who she was ... but, so many people!!!!! Christ Church seats at least 3,000 and those seats were completely full 30 minutes before the funeral was scheduled to start! We were seated in the family area, just two rows behind Barbara Mandrell and Dino & Cheryl. I was again surprised at the people coming over to greet me and then scramble back to their seats. I was still hugging folks as the first part of the service began ... I am humbled and thrilled to see the love coming from people I had not seen in over 40 years!!

After one hour of continuous playing of Dottie's songs by Larry Dalton on the piano ... absolutely beautiful beyond words! Then the Service began. First, they played a video featuring Landy & Joy Gardner and Nicole Binion singing Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome. Next Dony extended his appreciation for all the family to the audience. Then Charles Green prayed a short prayer. Next, Destiny Rambo McGuire & Dionne Dismuke (Granddaughters) sang "I Will Lift You There" and the crowd stood and applauded for quite some time. It was sooo beautiful!

Next a Bishop Jim Swilley gave the Obituary and then Dino played "Behold the Lamb" and then Barbara Mandrell did the "Setting the Stage" (that's what was on the program). She spoke for just a couple of minutes. Then The Choir Of The Artists was directed by Bill Gaither. They had been in concert the night before but still the Homecoming folks filled the choir loft completely. Then the following songs were sung by different ones and they just went out of one song into another: Sheltered In The Arms of God, Remind Me, If That Isn't Love, He Looked Beyond My Faults, I Go To The Rock, Mamma's Teaching Angels How to Sing.

Then Pastor L. H. Hardwick, Jr., gave a salute to Dottie and her songs. Next there was a video tribute by Israel Anthem McGuire, Grandson. Gaither group then sang "We've Weathered Storms Before. A Michael Langston briefly spoke on "A Special Word About Mothers."

Larry son, Christian Ferguson, sang with the sound track and Dottie's voice (Stand By The River).. He was sooo cute, constantly rocking back and forth with his hips. It was hilarious and everyone seemed to like it. Next Bishop Carlton Pearson gave a brief message. Next, the Homecoming Choir sang ... I Will Glory In The Cross, I've Never Been This Homesick Before, I Call Him Lord, Lamb of Glory, Too Much to Gain to Lose. Gloria Gaither then read a thing she had written entitled "There Has To Be A Song."

The choir then sang The Holy Hills of Heaven. Bishop David Huskins gave "The Final Word" after which the choir and audience sang We Shall Behold Him. It was more like a church service and concert combined ... words cannot describe the Spirit of Worship that was in that place.

Dottie was buried (entombed) at the Mausoleum located just behind the funeral home. We went over there on Tuesday morning because I just needed one more time to say goodbye. Little Jimmie Dickens will be on one side of her, Lily Tomlin will be on the other side along with her parents who have already passed away.

There was a lot of speculation about Dottie's will, but I did not know who she left what to. I just know that I lost a really good friend. I told Buck that I would always love him and Dottie and Reba ... they will always have a special place in my heart.

OK, I'm tired again. So, I need to go lie down. The trip really wore me out ... getting too old...

BB, Thanks for sharing this account of the funeral.

[Esther]

BB, Thanks for sharing this account of the funeral.

I agree.

[LaGirl]

this may have been posted... it is pictures from the funeral.

http://www.gospelmusicupdate.com/gallery/DottieRamboService2.flash/index.html

[Sister Alvear]

thanks.

[Steve Epley]

Thank you.

[Sister Alvear]

this may have been posted... it is pictures from the funeral.

http://www.gospelmusicupdate.com/gallery/DottieRamboService2.flash/index.html


Thanks once again for posting the site for us. Who is the gentleman with the long white beard?

[CC1]

this may have been posted... it is pictures from the funeral.

http://www.gospelmusicupdate.com/gallery/DottieRamboService2.flash/index.html

LaGirl,

Thanks for posting this link to pics from the funeral.

[StillStanding]

LaGirl,

Thanks for posting this link to pics from the funeral.
Lanny Wolfe is in the choir sitting on the right side in front of Bill and Renae Morris.

[Sam]

Thanks once again for posting the site for us. Who is the gentleman with the long white beard?

John the Baptist returned from the dead?

Looks like William Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys.

[South of I 90]

Thanks once again for posting the site for us. Who is the gentleman with the long white beard?

Bill Golden with the Oak Ridge Boys.

[South of I 90]

this may have been posted... it is pictures from the funeral.

http://www.gospelmusicupdate.com/gallery/DottieRamboService2.flash/index.html

Thanks for posting these pics LaGirl.

I noticed alot of interesting "dynamics" in choir loft, that only the funeral of Dottie could have produced.

[Sister Alvear]

Thanks, I am in the states so little I don´t know a lot of people.

[Cindy]

Your comments are the prime example of the spirit of a Pharisee! I was raised in UPC and was actually an evangelist for a number of years and a member for 36 years. There are some wonderful people in the UPC, but there are far too many of your kind. Self-righteous, hypocritical, Pharisee! You preach long sleeves, long skirts, long hair on women... That's your righteousness and your lousy description of holiness... However, what you really need is to put that long, judgmental tongue on the altar and allow the Lord to trim it up and get control of it. I was raised in the oneness movement and preached it for many years, but today I too am a "Trinitarian". You don't even understand what that word means. It doesn't mean three Gods. The Word is clear that there is only ONE LORD! However, He is eternally existent in three essences. I know that I will be banished from this site because of the things that I'm saying, but I'll say them regardless, because they're the truth. Salvation is not in your man-made formulas, works and religion, but it's in the Cross of Christ PERIOD! It's all about His Grace and your faith!

I'm so sorry to be writing all of this on a thread about the late great Miss Dottie Rambo who, I believe with all of my heart, is in the presence of the Great Savior that she wrote and sang about for so many years and she's touring her brand new heavenly home at this very moment. I just get so sick of the ignorance of so many of your kind of people who think that Heaven's reserved just for you and your legalistic group who thinks that you can work your way to Heaven. Your works will not get you one foot off of the ground. It's only the works of Jesus Christ and nothing more. The way that you look or are baptized will not save you or cause you to be lost. It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith Period.

Well, I've wasted enough time and to all of the good people on here, please forgive my harsh comments. I just get sick and tired of hearing these sorts of ignorant goofs acting like they went to the Cross for the world and now they're the judge. God bless you all!

Pastor Robbie

Why do YOU assume he/she is UPC?

[Cindy]

Glad you got all that off your chest. You feel better?

A couple of points, as it is late and I am ready for bed.

1. Paul thought long hair on women was pretty important. He included it it the same chapter as the communion. Do you think communion is pretty important?

2. There are legalists, true. However, faith and works are inseparable. Both exist as a function of one another. Faith, regardless of how vehemently or forcefully declared, without the accompaning works, is, well, um..... it's dead, I guess. Oh, yeah. That's in the Bible too.


3. The sinner's prayer is recited by millions. Man made as far as I can tell.

4. Lastly, not to split hairs, (not a refrence to point 1) but I can't find where there is a statement that says only "It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith" followed by a period.

There is so much more to read. 27 whole books in the NT alone (that's if we throw out all those archaic OT books) by last count. I wonder why all that is there, if your one sentence, followed by that great PERIOD, is all that is required?

I guess God is somewhat of a rambler, like some preachers. He just keeps talking about all of these totally irrelevant things like holiness, godliness, fruitfulness, baptism, tounges, following Christ, forsaking sin, having the spirit of Christ, pressing toward the mark, abstaining from fleshly lusts, blah, blah, blah, blah...... Let's just tune him out, like we do that rambling preacher. Just holler "amen" every once in a while, just to show him you are listening. Oh, wait, yelling "amen" might be construed as a work. Not necessary. Sorry, I'm rambling!

I hope you are enoying your liberty. You probably paid a high price for it. For only those who follow peace and holiness really see God.

As for Dottie, I love her songs. I sincerely hope she made it, as I hope I will.


YES, AMEN!!!!!!!

[Cindy]

tyhuff was there, Lanny Wolfe was in the choir of artist. I know he was thrilled .

Oh what a beautiful boy, love the avatar pic.

[LaGirl]

you all are welcome. does anyone know when the DVD will be sold?

[woodstock]

From Reba's church website:

Dottie Rambo Home-Going Celebration DVD

Our staff is working diligently to make available dvd's of Dottie's Home-Going Celebration as soon as possible. Those who have already made donations to the Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund will automatically be mailed a copy of the dvd including a commemorative program from the service. Our web site should be upgraded by Wednesday, May 28, enabling you to make a donation online and obtain your copy. Until then, you can mail a check payable to the
Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund at the following address or call 615.673.2218 to make a donation by credit card. We will not be charging shipping and handling, but we are requesting a minimum donation of $15. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund
P. O. Box 50508
Nashville, TN 37205

[CC1]

From Reba's church website:

Dottie Rambo Home-Going Celebration DVD

Our staff is working diligently to make available dvd's of Dottie's Home-Going Celebration as soon as possible. Those who have already made donations to the Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund will automatically be mailed a copy of the dvd including a commemorative program from the service. Our web site should be upgraded by Wednesday, May 28, enabling you to make a donation online and obtain your copy. Until then, you can mail a check payable to the
Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund at the following address or call 615.673.2218 to make a donation by credit card. We will not be charging shipping and handling, but we are requesting a minimum donation of $15. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund
P. O. Box 50508
Nashville, TN 37205


I will definitely be sending the memorial fund at least $15 to get this DVD. It was not videotaped as a professional production, just the church video cameras that are used for image magnification but I have no doubt it will be well worth it if it captures even just a hint of the service I experienced.

[LaGirl]

From Reba's church website:

Dottie Rambo Home-Going Celebration DVD

Our staff is working diligently to make available dvd's of Dottie's Home-Going Celebration as soon as possible. Those who have already made donations to the Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund will automatically be mailed a copy of the dvd including a commemorative program from the service. Our web site should be upgraded by Wednesday, May 28, enabling you to make a donation online and obtain your copy. Until then, you can mail a check payable to the
Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund at the following address or call 615.673.2218 to make a donation by credit card. We will not be charging shipping and handling, but we are requesting a minimum donation of $15. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

Dottie Rambo Memorial Fund
P. O. Box 50508
Nashville, TN 37205



THANKS!

[Barb]

I will definitely be sending the memorial fund at least $15 to get this DVD. It was not videotaped as a professional production, just the church video cameras that are used for image magnification but I have no doubt it will be well worth it if it captures even just a hint of the service I experienced.

Me too...if nothing more than the music. She was incredible...

[Barb]

Thanks for posting these pics LaGirl.

I noticed alot of interesting "dynamics" in choir loft, that only the funeral of Dottie could have produced.

Right...I noticed Karen Harding in the choir, as well as Karen Wheaten, and Angela Wright-Smith who used to sing with Bobby Jones of BET and Nashville Gospel Explosion fame.

Joy Gardner looked lovely from the pics...

[Mrs. LPW]

Just saw the pictures, thanks LA!

[Barb]

CC1 or Pianoman...are the steps in the choir stand as steep as they appear in the pics?!

And who is the young lady singing with Joy and Landy G...is that Joy and Dony's daughter?!

[Sister Alvear]

I saw Joel and Labriska...( I think it was them!)

[Barb]

I saw Joel and Labriska...( I think it was them!)

Yes it was...

[StillStanding]

CC1 or Pianoman...are the steps in the choir stand as steep as they appear in the pics?!

And who is the young lady singing with Joy and Landy G...is that Joy and Dony's daughter?!

Yes they are! When I sang in the choir, the back of the pew in front of me was below my knee.

That is not Dionne singing with Landy and Joy.

[Barb]

Yes they are! When I sang in the choir, the back of the pew in front of me was below my knee.

That is not Dionne singing with Landy and Joy.

Wow...okay, thankx...

Re who was singing, I haven't seen pics of their daughter in ages, so I wondered.

[woodstock]

That is Nicole Binion, David's wife, with Landy and Joy.

There is a picture of Dionne singing with her half-sister, Destiny. Dionne is the shorter girl with lighter hair.

[Barb]

That is Nicole Binion, David's wife, with Landy and Joy.

There is a picture of Dionne singing with her half-sister, Destiny. Dionne is the shorter girl with lighter hair.

Thank you...

[Sister Alvear]

Yes it was...


I used to visit them when they were in La and pastored...years and years ago. They were always so sweet.

[Mrs. LPW]

I used to visit them when they were in La and pastored...years and years ago. They were always so sweet.

I grew up listening to thier music and love Joel's songs.

[Sister Alvear]

His dad was quite a pioneer...

[Blaylock]

I had heard that Karen Harding was supposed to go, but am unsure if she actually did.

She was in the choir

[woodstock]

She was in the choir

Here's a pic with Karen.

[commonsense]

Just saw the pictures, thanks LA!

I just viewed them also. Thanks

[tssp]

That is Nicole Binion, David's wife, with Landy and Joy.

There is a picture of Dionne singing with her half-sister, Destiny. Dionne is the shorter girl with lighter hair.

I'm confused! :hmmm: Dony had a daughter with Joy and one with Reba?
Who is Lauren Gardner?

[woodstock]

I'm confused! :hmmm: Dony had a daughter with Joy and one with Reba?
Who is Lauren Gardner?

Dony has three children: Dionne, with Joy; and Destiny and Israel; with Reba. Lauren is Landy and Joy's daughter.

[CC1]

Dony has three children: Dionne, with Joy; and Destiny and Israel; with Reba. Lauren is Landy and Joy's daughter.


You are correct. However Landy considers Dionne his daughter also and refers to her as such.

Dionne and her husband attend Christ Church where she is a member of the choir and a soloist.

Lauren is part of the missions staff at Christ Church.

[Barb]

You are correct. However Landy considers Dionne his daughter also and refers to her as such.

Dionne and her husband attend Christ Church where she is a member of the choir and a soloist.

Lauren is part of the missions staff at Christ Church.

Seems like I recall seeing Dottie on TBN at different times, and she referred to Dionne as one of her grands...

[woodstock]

You are correct. However Landy considers Dionne his daughter also and refers to her as such.

Dionne and her husband attend Christ Church where she is a member of the choir and a soloist.

Lauren is part of the missions staff at Christ Church.

I attended CC briefly in the early 90's and remember them as little girls... I must be getting old!

[Nina]

Lanny Wolfe is in the choir sitting on the right side in front of Bill and Renae Morris.


Exactly where is Mr Wolfe? I don't know Bill and Renae so I have no point of reference>

Thanks!

[rgcraig]

Exactly where is Mr Wolfe? I don't know Bill and Renae so I have no point of reference>

Thanks!

Picture 26 - second row - he's the one at the far left.

[Nina]

Picture 26 - second row - he's the one at the far left.

I Thank You :)

[Parkbench]

Thanks for sharing pictures and account of the funeral.

[The Mrs]

A note left in the AFF webmail:

A dear, sweet spirit emanated from this sister in Christ. I believe that she loved the Lord with every fiber of her being, soul, and heart; and she served Him for as long as she had breath. I saw her sing when she could not stand; I saw her stand firm when fears assailed. She never lost faith; she never lost hope; she never lost sight of The Lamb of God "who taketh away the sins of the world."

What a wonderful memory she leaves, and her music (from the Lord) will forever be a beacon of light for those who are lost and need to find the way to the Lord Jesus and salvation in Him. We mourn her loss, but take joy in her final destination with the same Lord she served all those years. Praise His name, as Dottie is "Sheltered in the Arms of God." — Tommy Manning, San Antonio, Texas

[LaGirl]

they aired some of the funeral tonight on DayStar. i THINK it is coming on again at midnight tonight. i taped it and am about to watch it....

[CC1]

they aired some of the funeral tonight on DayStar. i THINK it is coming on again at midnight tonight. i taped it and am about to watch it....

Thanks for the heads up. I just set one of my DVR's to tape at midnight. I hope it is a rerun of it.

[LaGirl]

it is called the celebration program on my schedule.

[CC1]

Indeed it was the Dottie Rambo funeral that Daystar played last night for their "Celebration" program at midnight.

I set the DVR to record but ended up watching the first 30 minutes or so before going to sleep. I think it is a two hour program so it may have the majority of the service. The service ran about 2 1/2 hours.

[Esther]

it is called the celebration program on my schedule.

I didn't see this post until this morning. IF it reruns please let me know.

Thanks

[tssp]

You are correct. However Landy considers Dionne his daughter also and refers to her as such.

Dionne and her husband attend Christ Church where she is a member of the choir and a soloist.

Lauren is part of the missions staff at Christ Church.

Thank you for clearing this up for me. I watch the the archived services from Christ Church and got the impression that Dionne was Landy's daughter therefore assuming she was Lauren. Since asking this question I went back and viewed the funeral of Lauren's friend which cleared up for me what she looks like.

[Sam]

Can someone give the address of the site where the DVD will be offered in the future?

[jezebelslayer]

First you insult me by calling me classless, then you insult me by calling me low.

I see admin chooses favoritism by not intervening, in regards to your insults.

I forgive you though.....the biblical Christians were also insulted because their faith.


I totally understand how you feel...but trying to argue your point will get you nowhere here. So if you enjoy this forum keep unpopular comments to yourself. I pray peace for you...and have a good day!

[jezebelslayer]

I really don't know who this poster is and what he or she believes, but, maybe he/she was not familiar with Dottie Rambo or her music over the years. Don't you think we reacted a little strongly to those questions?


I just want to thank you for your kind heart. It is encouraging to me to see someone that really take the time to consider that this person was truely asking an innocent question. If not, then God will deal with them ... does this forum have to do the judging in such a harsh fashion? Again thank you sir for being so kind hearted.

[South of I 90]

Can someone give the address of the site where the DVD will be offered in the future?

Here ya go Sam.


https://www.theriveratmusiccity.com/Home.html

[AmazingGrace]

FYI... the video of the funeral is now available... go to http://shop.theriveratmusiccity.com/main.sc

[MJL]

I savored every moment I had with Dottie. I hung on and clung to every word. She was as real as anyone I have ever met, and with a heart like hers, no wonder that she looked so forward to eternity! Dottie "worked out" her own salvation, and I am sure she did it with "fear and trembling"...

Is she in Heaven? Considering her works, her fruit, her heart, and her salvation....if she isn't there, then THERE IS LITTLE HOPE FOR MOST OF US. I believe she is there. I believe she is happy, and free from the pain that tortured her here. I believe she is loving on Jesus, and calling the angels "Darlin'".

[Barb]

I just want to thank you for your kind heart. It is encouraging to me to see someone that really take the time to consider that this person was truely asking an innocent question. If not, then God will deal with them ... does this forum have to do the judging in such a harsh fashion? Again thank you sir for being so kind hearted.

There is a time and a place for everything. Asking that type of question in the shadow of her passing was not seemly, IMHO.

If that is 'judging' forgive me, but folks often put "you're judging" on people who are actually trying to set boundaries of propriety.

When I look at the pen on my desk, and call it "blue," I am not judging it harshly...it IS blue.

As we don't have a heaven or hell to put anyone in, we all are merely saying it is best to leave one's final destination with the One who knows all things.

To say so is not "judging in a harsh manner..."

It is fact.