August 12, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/8-12-2013.html

       Do not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
Exodus 22:28

          Monday August 5 th ~
     Published from the "New Life" church in Lincoln City, then spent the rest of the day formatting the eBook for Kindle.
          Tuesday August 6 th ~
     It's been quite a challenge to convert the book for Kindle. I had to download two free programs off the internet. The first (Calibre) was relatively easy. It transformed the .PDF file of the book into .ePub file format. Then I had to import that into the Sigil program to clean it up. Which was hard. Because I had to learn some aspects of using html code elements. But Praise God, He opened my minds eye to figure it out and get-er-done. So now the book is available in the Kindle eBook store---> http://www.amazon.com/kindle/dp/B00ECK13H8
          Wednesday August 7 th ~
     Headed south down the coast. Stopped in Newport to do laundry and pick up a copy of "The Post". The owners of the Christian radio station here had given me the honor of writing this month's feature article. Here is the link to the August issue---> http://www.windsofpraise.com/home.cfm?dir_cat=29283
     Continued on down the coast to Florence where I was able to minister at "Spruce Point". First in the Alzheimer's Unit, then in the main activity room. A young lady (Rebecca), blind from birth, was scheduled to sing and play the piano. Annette (the activity director) had me sing for awhile before Rebecca was due to start. When she arrived, we sang a duet for the folks. She has a lovely deep sultry voice.
     I enjoyed the invitation to stay for dinner with the residents, then got over to the Port-of-Siuslaw which has free shower facilities.
     Drove another twenty miles south to the Foursquare church in Reedsport where I parked for the night.
          Thursday August 8 th ~
     Arranged a nursing home for tomorrow.
     Visited with some old friends.
     Ice-pack for the arm a couple of times throughout the day.
     Joined a group from the Methodist church at one of the parks for an evening get-together.
          Friday August 9 th ~
     Sang in the nursing home section of the hospital here in Reedsport.
     In the past, I have only been able to ask for song request once, because Peggy (resident) always wanted "Jesus Loves Me" no matter how many times I'd sang it. But this year I could ask twice because her first request was "Home on the Range".
          Saturday August 10 th ~
     Visiting time with friends.
          Sunday August 11 th ~
     Attended worship services at the Foursquare church where I enjoyed the honor of contributing a couple of medleys. Then stuck around for an afternoon memorial service for a local 16 year old who passed unexpectedly last week. Standing room only.
     
And so begins another week.

May The Lord Our God
Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Yours in Christ, Larry