December 30, 2013

Greetings,
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    "Have faith in God," Jesus answered. Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
Mark 11:22-25

         
          Monday December 23 rd ~

      Published from the Bethel Baptist Church in Deming, New Mexico.

     Recorded some more tracks for the song I'm working on.

     An afternoon relaxing at the home of Lee, which has been provided for a few days, while he's away for the holidays.

          Tuesday December 24 th ~

     Finished the recording and editing work on the Christmas song.

     Attended the Christmas Eve service here at Bethel where I was given the opportunity to share a couple of songs.

          Wednesday December 25 th ~

     Christmas Day!

     Lunch with one of the families from Bethel.

     Dinner with another.

          Thursday December 26 th ~

     A little work on the laptop, then loaded up the van in preparation for leaving tomorrow.

          Friday December 27 th ~

     Ministered at the "Willow Manor" assisted living facility here in Deming for ten residents and one staff member. Then drove northwest into Arizona.

     Failed to find a place to plug in the heater for the night. Had to stop at a primitive campground in the mountains of the Apache National Forest. Burr!

          Saturday December 28 th ~

     Continued north to Springerville, Arizona where I hooked up with Brad and Jodi, members of the Calvary church here.

     Enjoyed an afternoon of getting to know one-another.

          Sunday December 29 th ~

     Kenny & Laurie (pastors of the Calvary church) gave me the honor of sharing during the traditional sermon time. Did a little singing, a little speaking and some question and answer time. Joined Kenny and Laurie for lunch, then back to Brad and Jodi's for the evening.

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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December 23, 2013

Greetings,
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    The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the Only Begotten, who came from the Father, full of grave and truth. 

John 1:14

         
          Monday December 16 th ~

      Published the newsletter from the Bethel Baptist church here in Deming, New Mexico.

     Spent some lunch time with a Brother.

     More printing work.

          Tuesday December 17 th ~

     Finished printing projects.

          Wednesday December 18 th ~

     Started recording work on another Christmas song. Then ministered at the hospital's nursing home across the street for a small group of folks. We had a wonderful time. Many were singing along and expressing their joy in the Lord.

     Enjoyed the weekly fellowship dinner here at Bethel. Sang a medley for the adults at the beginning of their service, then over to the kids service where I sang a few, shared some Bible stories and answered questions for the rest of the hour.

          Thursday December 19 th ~

     More recording work.

          Friday December 20 th ~

     Some recording and editing.

          Saturday December 21 st ~

     It's my Birthday!

          Sunday December 22 nd ~

     Attended worship services here at Bethel where I enjoyed the honor of sharing a short talk, including a big thank you to the congregation and a song. Then joined a family for lunch at their house.

     During evening services I again was given the opportunity to share a bit, then got over to Lee's house (a recent widower). He flew to Florida this afternoon for time with some of his family, due back Friday, and gave me the use of his house while he's away. Sweet!

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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December 16, 2013

Greetings,
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    Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 

Ephesians 5:1,2

         
          Monday December 9 th ~

      Spending time with Kenny and Laurie's family here in Quemado, New Mexico.

          Tuesday December 10 th ~

     The temperature got down to - 4 degrees (below zero) last night. But with my electric heater plugged in, I was warm and comfortable.

     Spent the day relaxing and enjoying more fellowship time with this lovely family.

          Wednesday December 11 th ~

     Said my goodbye's and drove south out of the mountains to Silver City, New Mexico where I was able to minister at the "Sunset Villa" assisted living facility. Then on down to Deming, New Mexico to the Bethel Baptist church in time for their fellowship meal and mid-week service where I got to share a couple of songs.

          Thursday December 12 th ~

     These dear folks have for six years in a row, given me the use of one of the class rooms to do recording and printing work for the ministry. With a key to the building which includes a shower, and a place to park and plug-in, I am able to come and go at will.

     Assembled the T.R.S. (temporary recording studio) and the T.P.S. (temporary printing shop) and started putting together more Cd's for handing out in the nursing homes.

     About twenty-five members from one of the classes here at Bethel had a pot-luck dinner/white elephant party tonight here at the church which I was invited to attend. Yum!

          Friday December 13 th ~

     Spent the day burning about 180 Cd's along with the disc label printing.
     Thanks to the donation of a bunch of printer ink, I can get these done for well under a dollar a piece, making it doable to give them away in nursing homes.

          Saturday December 14 th ~

     More printing of Jacket Covers, Book Marks and Ministry Cards.

          Sunday December 15 th ~

     Attended worship services here at Bethel where I was given the opportunity 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

P.S.    To God be the glory!

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December 9, 2013

Greetings,
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    Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 

Philippians 6:14-18

         
          Monday December 2 nd ~

      Ministered at the "White Acres" assisted living facility in El Paso and published the newsletter from the Westside Community Church.

          Tuesday December 3 rd ~

     Sang at the "Good Samaritan" nursing home here in El Paso, then crossed the border into New Mexico.

          Wednesday December 4 th ~

     In the town of Truth or Consequences I was able to share the gospel in song with a rather large group of residents and staff members at the "Veterans Home".

          Thursday December 5 th ~

     In Socorro, New Mexico I sang at the "Good Samaritan" facility. First in the Alzheimer's Unit, then in the main cafeteria.

          Friday December 6 th ~

     Day of Rest.

          Saturday December 7 th ~

     Drove up into the mountains to Datil, New Mexico where I've been able to park overnight at the Baptist church (in the past) in this little oasis of a town. They even leave the doors unlocked just in case someone needs shelter.

     Turns out they were having their monthly Association dinner for the area churches tonight.

     I got invited to attend and share a few songs.

          Sunday December 8 th ~

     Attended services here in Datil where I enjoyed the honor of contributing some songs and testimony. Followed by more fellowship at the pot-luck lunch afterwards. Then drove west to Quamado, New Mexico and hooked up with dear friends Kenny and Laurie.

     Before services I was able to format the video taken in church last week into a short movie for YouTube. Here is the link: Homeless

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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December 2, 2013

Greetings,
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    Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:42-45

         
          Monday November 25 th ~

      Published the newsletter from the parsonage at the "Trinity Church" in Center Point, Texas. Then drove into Kerrville to arrange a nursing home for tomorrow and to do laundry. Started packing up the van in anticipation of heading out in the morning.

          Tuesday November 26 th ~

     Ministered at the "Edgewater Care Center" in Kerrville, Texas.

          Wednesday November 27 th ~

     Sang at the "Val Verde Health & Rehab Center" in Del Rio, Texas.

     Then over to the "Country Place Senior Living" complex. ------- They have two large buildings on the same property, one is an upscale assisted living facility, the other is also a rather new, richly appointed Memory Care Home. They brought some residents to the former, over from the latter, to make up a sweet little group of patients and staff for a time of Praising the Lord. 

          Thursday November 28 th ~

     Thanksgiving Day!    Splurged on a cheap ($24.99) motel room in the small west Texas town of Sanderson where I spent the day relaxing and watching some football games.

          Friday November 29 th ~

     Stopped in Fort Stockton, Texas and ministered at their nursing center.

     A couple of years ago the old facility in Alpine, Texas (about 67 miles away) closed down for good. Today, a resident reminded me that I sang for her while she was living there.

          Saturday November 30 th ~

     Drove to El Paso, Texas and hooked-up with folks at the Westside Community Church. Spent the afternoon watching the little-ones rehearse for their Christmas Pageant. Then joined pastor's Joe and Debra for dinner at their house with some of their family.

          Sunday December 1 st ~

     Attended worship services here, where I enjoyed the honor of contributing a couple of songs.

     Joined a group for lunch at Whataburger.

     Hung-out a bit with the Youth Group back at the church during the afternoon.

     Ended the day watching "Sunday Night Football".

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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