August 19, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/8-19-2013.html

       Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1: 2-4

          Monday August 12 th ~

     Published from the Foursquare church in Reedsport, Oregon. Then assembled the T.R.S. (temporary recording studio) in the fellowship hall where a local girl (Deb) graciously agreed to provide some keyboard and vocal tracks for two of the Christmas songs in the current Cd project.

          Tuesday August 13 th ~

     Sang at the "Harmony House" adult foster home for two residents and a care giver in Winchester Bay. There were also some folks down the hall in their rooms who might have been listening.

     During the night, back in the Foursquare parking lot, I was awakened by a young police officer who said they'd received a complaint call concerned about someone sleeping in their van. After questioning me and looking at my drivers license he said he wouldn't bother me again.

          Wednesday August 14 th ~

     Did the laundry-mat chore. Got in a walk, then shower at the Methodist church.

     Started reformatting the printed version of the book for Amazon.

     Sat in on the youth group's evening service.

          Thursday August 15 th ~

     Finished reformatting and uploading the book. Also worked on uploading and formatting the Cd's to Amazon which offers a similar (assemble, print-on-demand and ship) service.

          Friday August 16 th ~

     Ministered at the "Inland Point" assisted living facility in North Bend, Oregon. Then back to Reedsport for more laptop work.

          Saturday August 17 th ~

     Anniversary Day!
In August of 2004, I sang at the first nursing home, which was in Austin, Texas and hit the road shortly thereafter. Nine years ago.

          Sunday August 18 th ~

     Attended the Foursquare Church in Coos Bay, Oregon. Bugged out early to get over to the Nazarene Church in North Bend to say hi to some folks. Turned out, about half the congregation was at "Family Camp" which this year was only 15 minutes away, so most of us joined them for a big pot-luck lunch out at the campground.

     After getting a shower back at the church, I drove to Bandon, Oregon in time for evening services at the "Restoration Worship Center" where I enjoyed the honor of sharing some songs and testimony. These dear folks spontaneously took up a sweet little Love Offering for the ministry. M.G.B.T!     

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