David Woodie, bi-vocational pastor of Valley Hill Baptist Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is also a postal worker and piano technician. Known for preaching “with one tongue and 10 fingers,” Woodie had long prayed for a Baldwin L grand piano for his church’s music ministry.
Pam Hughes, a retired accountant and musician from Fletcher, North Carolina, owned a Baldwin L she had used in ministry for 25 years. Feeling convicted that Jesus is coming soon, she decided to dedicate the piano to overseas missions. Hughes began praying for God to bring a buyer to her door.
Meanwhile, after a near-purchase fell through in Atlanta, Georgia, Woodie trusted that God had something better. Days later, while delivering mail, he needed a signature at Hughes’ home — his first certified delivery there. Hughes, newly retired, was home. As she opened the door, Woodie glimpsed a grand piano and asked, “Is that a Baldwin L?”
“Yes,” she said, surprised he recognized it with the fallboard closed.
“I’m looking for a Baldwin L,” replied Woodie.
“It’s for sale,” said Hughes, moved by the encounter. She explained her intent to use the proceeds to fund GodPods — solar-powered audio players sharing the Gospel in closed countries.
The two prayed together and agreed to seek God’s will overnight.
Later, Hughes learned from Adventist World Radio (AWR) that the project would require a minimum of 2,000 GodPods at $40 each — an $80,000 goal. Though daunting, they prayed boldly, believing God could provide (Psalm 50:10).
Inspired, Hughes proposed a benefit concert at her Adventist Church in Fletcher. Woodie offered to host a second at his Baptist church the next day. Friends, musicians, and media partners joined in. Jeff Wilson, retired AWR representative, stepped in to help. Radio stations aired promos, including “1 grand piano + 2 praying pianists + GOD + our radio listeners = $80,000 for 2,000 GodPods.”
Concerts at both churches drew enthusiastic crowds on May 3 and 4, 2025. Music included young and seasoned performers, choirs, quartets, and a powerful finale of “We Have This Hope” and “Lift Up the Trumpet,” with a multi-church choir and full instrumentation. As the offering totals were announced, congregations joined in singing the doxology.
The result: $134,694 raised that weekend. As of this writing, more than $142,000 has been received — funding 3,550 GodPods. Hughes believes God is not done yet. Her prayer is now for $800,000 to sponsor 20,000 units.
Each GodPod can reach 30 to 50 people. These “little preachers” will share Jesus in places missionaries cannot go.
And in Hendersonville, Woodie continues preaching — with one tongue and 10 fingers.
Carolina | August 2025
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