January 6, 2014

Greetings,
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    If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
Matthew 10:14-16

         
          Monday December 30 th ~

      In Eager, Arizona I was able to minister at the "Bee Hive" assisted living facility after publishing the newsletter from the home of Brad & Jody (members of the Calvary church here in Springerville, Arizona).

     Another couple from the church (Lance & Liz) who own a gas station west of town had asked me to stop on my way out, so they could fill up my gas tank. Sweet!

     Continued west through the mountains to Payson, Arizona where I met Byron & Kathy who are members of Calvary as well. They spend a few months through the winter in this slightly lower altitude.

     Spent the afternoon getting to know one-another.

          Tuesday December 31 st ~

     Breakfast with Byron & Kathy, then over to the "Good Samaritan" assisted living facility where Bryon's mother lives. I was able to minister for a sweet group of folks in their Chapel.
     Said my goodbyes and drove south down to Apache Junction, Arizona which included a twenty mile stretch of gravel road with some scary hairpin-turns and cliff edges. The little van got quite a workout.

     Hooked up with Les & Judy and joined them for a meal and movie at their Celebration Recovery service held at one of the churches here. I got invited to share a few songs and a bit about the ministry.

          Wednesday January 1 st ~

     Did an oil change on the van, then joined a group of about twenty at La-rue & Dee's motor-home from noon till 4:00pm. This dear group of Believers from several different churches ushered in the new year with a pot-luck meal, some testimonies and lots of singing. I enjoyed the opportunity to lead a bunch of songs and share a bit.

     From there I got over to Pam & Ricks motor-home for a grilled Salmon dinner. They are working at the Resort RV park they're staying in this winter. Originally met them in Minnesota, they are full-time RVing these days. Haven't seen them in about three and a half years.

          Thursday January 2 nd ~

     A quick visit with friend's Bill & Shirley, said my goodbyes to Les & Judy, put some stop-leak in the radiator and drove west past Phoenix to a free primitive campground for the night.

          Friday January 3 rd ~

     Continued west, crossing the border to Blythe, California and sang in their Care Center. A small, older facility I've managed to get to most years.

          Saturday January 4 th ~

     Angled north into Nevada to Boulder City to the "Veterans Home" where I enjoyed such a wonderful reception last year. Unfortunately Bob (the Chaplain) was not on duty today.

     A very sweet lady who seemed to be in charge invited me in to sing as they were gathering for their regular worship service. But after only two songs, a rather unpleasant female staff member got all bent out of shape over something going on that was not scheduled, and demanded that I leave.

     Which I did of course.

     Sadly, demoralizing events do occur in this ministry. Thankfully, they're few and far between.

          Sunday January 5 th ~

     Having driven back into Arizona, I got over to the "Desert Highland Care Center" in the town of Kingman, just after breakfast time, where the Charge Nurse graciously allowed me to come in and share with the folks. Then got over to the "Good Shepherd Lutheran Church" just as their service started.

     

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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