September 23, 2013

Greetings,

     This week the primary laptop has taken ill.

so there will be a delay on publishing. Below is this week's newsletter (Text Only).

    In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did
not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:5-11

          Monday September 16 th ~

     In Winnemucca, Nevada I woke up early in the Walmart parking lot. Went inside for a chocolate covered Bavarian cream filled doughnut. Then got over to the "Harmony Manor" nursing home where I was able to minister for the folks. Shortly after beginning, I noticed a lady in the back of the group in the hallway near the nurses station timidly peeking around the corner. She stood there for a long time and eventually sat down with a nurse until I finished.

     As I was leaving, that same nurse wanted me to know that the lady hardly ever leaves her room, but when she heard the gospel music she surprised the staff by coming out. Praise God!

          Tuesday September 17 th ~

     Drove to Battle Mountain, Nevada and sang in the nursing home attached to the hospital. Received a warm reception which after an unusually trying day, gave my spirit a much needed lift.

          Wednesday September 18 th ~

     Continued into far north Nevada to the "Wild Horse State Recreation Area" and spent the afternoon recovering from yesterday's spiritual trauma; praying fervently for understanding, insight, wisdom and anything else that will help.

          Thursday September 19 th ~

     Crossed the border into southern Idaho.

          Friday September 20 th ~

     Drove east to the Baptist church in American Falls, Idaho. Arrived in time to help with the preparations for their Saturday Food Bank distribution.

     This is a unique situation. A small group who seem to accomplish quite a bit.

     Over a year ago a much larger group of Lutherans had split from their parent organization (because they couldn't accept that organizations decision to allow homosexual pastors). They teamed up with this Baptist group to share the building. So on Sundays there are two services; first Lutheran, second Baptist.

          Saturday September 21 st ~

     Got a good physical workout helping with the monthly Food Band giveaway, enjoying the opportunity to spend time with others while doing some good.

          Sunday September 22 nd ~

     Attended the first (Lutheran) service, then the second (Baptist) which gave me the honor of leading the song service. Lunch out with one of the couples, then again during evening (Baptist) service I enjoyed the opportunity to share a bunch of songs.

  

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

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