Greetings,
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Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Titus 1:7-9
For this week's newsletter click on;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.
Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Titus 1:7-9
Monday July 7 th ~
Sang
at the "Cherry Hill" residential care home for three residents after
publishing the newsletter from the "Gospel Mountain" church here in
Thompson Falls, Montana.
Then crossed the Idaho border to Sandpoint and hooked up with Jon & Cathy, pastors at the "Church of God".
Tuesday July 8 th ~
Spent the day at "Tom's Auto" getting the Upper Ball Joints replaced on the van.
Wednesday July 9 th ~
Another day at Tom's Auto where he repacked
the front wheel bearings, did a front-end alignment and installed a new
transmission overdrive button which went out last week.
Still have an issue with a leaking rear axle seal, but that will have to wait.
I suspect that Tom gave the ministry a little break on the cost. He
charged $500 for all that work (parts & labor). And Praise God the
funds were available.
Along about mid-morning Tom
loaned me his vehicle to get over to the "Valley Vista" facility where
I'd scheduled to minister, first in the Alzheimer's section, then in the
main cafeteria.
Thursday July 10 th ~
Sang at the "Sandpoint Assisted Living" facility. A small/older
establishment which seems to specialize in patients of varied ages
dealing with mild cognitive disabilities. Our session started off slow,
but through the course of our time together several wondered in, ending
up with an enthusiastic group.
Friday July 11 th ~
A hot high pressure weather system has settled over this part of the
country, projected to linger for quite awhile. Time to get over to the
far northwest to cooler temperatures.
Headed out shortly after
5:00 am. Drove west into Washington State all the way through the
Columbia Basin on up into the Cascade Mountain Range to a primitive
national forest campground.
The van handles much better after all that front-end work.
Saturday July 12 th ~
Spent the early morning
hours doing some writing, then drove west down out of the mountains to
Packwood, Washington where I spotted a group doing some yard work at a
church. Got permission to park overnight and was reluctantly invited to
share their lunch.
Sunday July 13 th ~
Throughout the years of this ministry there have been numerous times
that I've received a sweet and loving welcome in churches.
Unfortunately there have also been instances of a lukewarm reception as
if my presence is simply being tolerated.
Most often I just endue it,
praying for the folks and wondering If I messed up somehow. This
morning I was moved to thank the pastor for the overnight parking spot
and then gently stated, "I'm gonna head on".
Drove on to the next town and attended church there.
I hope and pray my actions helped in some way, and did no lasting harm.
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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