Dottie Rambo funeral

Dr. Ron · Postby **Dr. Ron** » May 19th, 2008, 5:13 pm

I had an unbelievable experience today. I attended the home going celebration of Dottie Rambo.

Words can not describe the worship that was experienced there.

I was so overwhelmed with everything. Of course, Bill Gaither was a big part of "gathering" the singers.

It was a true send off for the "Queen of Gospel Music'.

Many things stand out in my mind about this 3 hours of celebration...but I will name the hightlights to me....

1, No one will ever sing "He Looked Beyond My Faults" like the Lee Singers did today. They were positioned in the center of all the "gospel folks" and when they stood up and moved together , they sang this song "acapella". It was the best I have ever heard ........and I have heard some singing.

2. Many sent letters, but the most important one to me was from the President. He said that her music had helped him during his stuggles with alcohol, He sent the flag that flew over the White House on mother's day. It was very moving....

3. My favorite of all was the finale......Sandi Patti sang "We Shall Behold HIm" .... they will now have to replace the roof on that building because she took the roof off.

And as about 2500 bid our friend farewell......they sang "I go to the Rock" for the third time ....

I had a great day....Thanks Dottie .....I will miss you.

KBevangelist · Postby **KBevangelist** » May 19th, 2008, 5:18 pm

thanks for sharing Dr. Ron

KB

THE RAzEr · Postby **THE RAzEr** » May 19th, 2008, 6:27 pm

Thanks Ron.

Ray

SBW · Postby **SBW** » May 20th, 2008, 2:44 am

Thanks for posting this.

stevenson · Postby **stevenson** » May 20th, 2008, 3:02 am

We opened up the Sunday Morning Service with "He Lokked Beyond My Faults" then we went into "Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome", as a tribute to Dottie.

I saw TBN had a tribute last night. She will surely be missed!

Paully_44 · Postby **Paully_44** » May 20th, 2008, 4:17 am

Dr. Ron wrote:2. Many sent letters, but the most important one to me was from the President. He said that her music had helped him during his stuggles with alcohol, He sent the flag that flew over the White House on mother's day. It was very moving....

very cool.

thanks for sharing

Brenda · Postby **Brenda** » May 20th, 2008, 6:25 am

Her music has always been an inspiration to me over the years.
When sometimes our back is against the wall and we have prayed and prayed and then...music will step in and minister to the soul and spirit.

I seen part of that tribute last night on TBN also. This lady gave her life to talking about Jesus and singing about Jesus..Now she beholds Jesus.
Makes you almost want to sing.. "I've never been this homesick before."

free · Postby **free** » May 20th, 2008, 6:28 am

She was very talented and anointed as a song writer.

I was shocked when she said during one of the specials about her life that as a young girl traveling and singing/holding revivals that she would hide in the pastor's house (from the pastor) becaue "many" of them tried to rape or molest her while she was in their home.

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » May 21st, 2008, 10:26 am

Thank you for sharing this wonderful testimony of tribute.

TC · Postby TC » May 22nd, 2008, 1:19 am

I love it that as Christians we can mourn our loss of a loved one but we can Celebrate the Life of our fellow Christian.

truly living the word... to die is gain

Jude 2