Monday, November 25, 2013

November 25, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/11-25-2013.html

   
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
         
          Monday November 18 th ~
      Here in Austin, Texas I published the newsletter from the home of Brother Richard who provided a place to park, plug-in and shower for the past few days. Then drove to north Austin for lunch with David (ministry's technical adviser) who has provided a bunch of printing ink for assembling more Cd's. He even offered a larger television to replace the one he'd given me last year, but I had to stick with the smaller one, due to the space limitations in the van.
     Turned west out to Lakeway, Texas in time for Barb's "Home Group/Worship Service/Fellowship Dinner" where I enjoyed the honor of contributing quite a few songs and some thoughts.
          Tuesday November 19 th ~
     Ministered at "The Summit of Lakeway" assisted living facility, then continued west to Center Point, Texas.
     At the "Trinity" church, there is a double-wide mobile home behind the church which is now used for Sunday morning classes. I've been given the use of those facilities, as well as a room to set-up the T.R.S. (temporary recording studio).
          Wednesday November 20 th ~
     Finished putting together the Studio and started working on "Angels We Have Heard on High".
     Into the larger town nearby (Kerrville) for supplies and to arrange a nursing home.
     Mid-week services at "Trinity".
          Thursday November 21 st ~
     More recording work.
          Friday November 22 nd ~
     Sang at the "Sterling House" assisted living facility for a sweet group of folks. We had a wonderful time, with many singing along. The activity director (Albert) offered up a lovely prayer he had typed up requesting guidance, safety and provision for this ministry. M.G.B.H!
          Saturday November 23 rd ~
     Finished the recording and editing work on "Angels We Have Heard On High". click this link for mp3
          Sunday November 24 th ~
     Attended worship services at "Trinity" where I was able to share a Special.     

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
P.S.    To God be the glory!

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Monday, November 18, 2013

November 18, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/11-18-2013.html

   
So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.
Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes.
His wife said to him, "Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!"
He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.

Job 2: 7-10
         
          Monday November 11 th ~
      Ministered at the "Honey Creek Place" assisted living facility in Hico, Texas. Published the newsletter in Hico, then drove south to Austin, Texas.
     Visited with a sister and nephew (Janet & Chris) and ran into Joe who offered a place to park and even treated me to dinner.
          Tuesday November 12 th ~
     A long lunch with Brother David (Our ministry's technical adviser).
     A long talk with Brother George (He's not feeling well, please pray for him).
     Then a nice visit with Brother Richard.
          Wednesday November 13 th ~
     Sang at the "Monte Siesta Health & Rehab Center" in south Austin.
     Last week's discouragement due to the failure to connect in Fort Worth was remedied today by Marty, a fella sent by the folks there in Fort Worth to drop off a gift card for the ministry on his way through Austin. Needless to say, this lifted my Spirit in several ways. May God Bless Them! Turns out, it was simply a case of not checking messages. (I've been there and done that.)
     Did an oil change on the van at Richards place, then attended mid-week services at Jubilee Christian Center where I was able to say hi to some old friends.
          Thursday November 14 th ~
     Drove east to just outside of Round Top, Texas in time for Don & Sue Ellen's weekly fellowship dinner and Bible study at their country home.
     Before dark, I took a walk with their new German Shepard (Lady) up to "Spirit Hill" on the property where I left a little wooden cross tied to a poll which I'd been given in a church back in Lyons, Kansas.
          Friday November 15 th ~
     Drove to Yoakum, Texas in time for lunch with some cousins, followed by an afternoon on the front porch in rock'n chairs visiting with Ricci. He and I are almost like twins. First cousins born three days apart.
          Saturday November 16 th ~
     Breakfast and some more visiting, culminating with a sweet send-off from Ricci and his dear wife.
     Drove to Austin for Sister Sarah's Thanksgiving Christian Singles Party.
          Sunday November 17 th ~
     Attended Jubilee. Then a visit with Janet and Chris. Lunch with Rose and Rosy. Some sweet time with a dear family; George, Laura and Kelley. Dropped by "Englewood Estates" to say hi to a resident (Penelope). An awesome lady who along with her husband were medical missionary's to China many years ago.
     A quick shower at Richards, then to Sarah's for her monthly Home Group study where I got to share a song.
         
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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Monday, November 11, 2013

November 11, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/11-11-2013.html

   
"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
Luke 12:4,5
         
          Monday November 4 th ~
      In Glenwood, Arkansas I was able to access the internet at a cheap motel to publish the newsletter.
          Tuesday November 5 th ~
     Sang at the "Oak Park Village" retirement center for seven residents here in Glenwood. Then continued west to an Army Corp campground for the night.
          Wednesday November 6 th ~
     Crossed the border into Oklahoma to the town of Idabel. Walked into the "Hill Nursing Home" where a small group from the local Methodist church was about to minister. They invited me to join them. The staff made the effort to gather residents, so that we had a sweet time of Praising the Lord.
     Afterwards, David (who I found out later is the pastor) told me they had arranged to put me up in a motel for the night. Wow! He then proceeded to invite me to lunch, top off the van's gas tank, and even slipped me a twenty.
     The time we were able to spend together in Christian fellowship served to lift my Spirit. What a blessing, to give and receive that "Spiritual Embrace".
          Thursday November 7 th ~
     Drove to Hugo, Oklahoma where I was able to minister at the "Baptist Village" nursing home. First in the activity room, before a scheduled Bible Study led by some ladies from a local church, then over to the Alzheimer's Unit for about eight residents.
          Friday November 8 th ~
     Crossed the border to Fort Worth, Texas.
     I rarely go into major metropolitan areas, mainly because it can be very difficult finding a place to park overnight. That is unless I have a local host/contact. This time I thought one had been provided, but unfortunately it failed to materialize. Then I was denied overnight parking three times, at a Walmart, a truck-stop and a church. Finally, the Spirit led me to an Army Corp of Engineers campground on the southwest outskirts of the city where I was able to settle in for the night after this rather discouraging day. ------- Mountains and Valleys.
          Saturday November 9 th ~
     Continued south to the small town of Hico, Texas where I discovered their city park with overnight parking and a heated shower house.
          Sunday November 10 th ~
     After showering, I headed out of the park to start looking for a church to attend. As I was leaving, I spotted a fella by the pavilion unloading some gas grills. Stopped to say hi and guess what. Turned out to be a large (60 member) church group scheduled to have a pancake breakfast followed by an outdoor worship service. I got invited to stay, and was even given the honor of sharing a Special and some testimony about the ministry during the service. Lovely group of believers.
         
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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Monday, November 4, 2013

November 4, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/11-4-2013.html

   
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Matthew 19:14
         
          Monday October 28 th ~
     Drove twenty miles to Greenwood, Arkansas to publish from their library. Then back to the apartment in Hartford which has been provided for my use for a few days by the folks at the Assembly of God church.
          Tuesday October 29 th ~
     Spent time editing "The First Noel".
          Wednesday October 30 th ~
     More editing, then attended mid-week services at the church.
          Thursday October 31 st ~
     Morning editing, then walked to the Senior Center and joined the folks for lunch.
     Back to the apartment where I was able to finish editing "The First Noel". Then walked the two blocks to the town center to hang out for a few hours with some of the church members at the city wide "Trunk-or-Treat".
          Friday November 1 st ~
     Packed up. Straightened up. And drove to Greenwood where I was able to minister for a sweet group of folks at the "Pink Bud Nursing Center".
          Saturday November 2 nd ~
     Having driven a little bit east into the Ozarks, then south to Nimrod Dam, I spent time visiting with an eighty-one year old (Jim). He is the camp-host at the campground here. I met him last year about this time, which was shortly after his wife had passed. He'd asked me to come back, so I did.
          Sunday November 3 rd ~
     Attended the "Oak Bower Church of Christ" in the small hamlet of Bismarck, Arkansas. I was given the honor of sharing some songs during the service. As I sang the last one, a cute little two and a half foot tall girl slid out of the pew and started dancing in the aisle. After I'd finished, she ran down beside me and reached up laying her hand on the guitar. Priceless!
         
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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