November 24, 2014

Greetings,
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   "The voice spoke from heaven a second time, 'Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.'
Acts 11:9

          Monday November 17 th ~

     Started off this week in Center Point, Texas where I published the newsletter from the "Trinity Church". Then after doing laundry in Kerrville, I drove to Lakeway, Texas in time for Barbara's Home Group/Pot-Luck Dinner/Worship Service/ Fellowship.

     These dear folks have helped many people in many ways, including getting lady's off the street, out of drugs, you name it.

     This night they gave me the honor of leading some songs and sharing in word and testimony.

     A sweet group of Believers.

          Tuesday November 18 th ~

     Parked in their driveway last night. Had breakfast with Barb, then drove to North Austin for a visit with old friend's David & Mary.

          Wednesday November 19 th ~

     Hooked up with my dear friend's George & Laura in South Austin. Spent a wonderful day visiting and such. And attended evening services with them at "Jubilee Christina Center".

          Thursday November 20 th ~

     Breakfast with George and a long visit, then drove to La Grange, Texas where I was able to minister at the "Jefferson Place" assisted living facility before their Bingo activity. Then a few more miles to Don & Sue Ellen's Thursday night Bible Study and Fellowship Meal.

          Friday November 21 st ~

     Sang at the "Care Inn" nursing home in La Grange. This is an older, poorest-of-the-poor type facility.

          Saturday November 22 nd ~

     Back in Austin I attended a Saturday morning Breakfast Fellowship/Bible Study with some old friends. This activity was started years ago at a church which a few years ago had to disband due to an inability to meet their financial obligations. And although they go to different churches now, this small group continues to get-together once a week like this, in their homes.

          Sunday November 23 rd ~

     Attended "Jubilee Christian Center". And then enjoyed a delicious lunch with friend's Kevin & Jane.

     Took care of some domestic chores. A visit with a couple of nephews. Then an evening meal with dear Sister Sarah.

    
And so begins another week.

May The Lord Our God
Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Your Brother in Christ, Larry Eugene Stevens

P.S.    To God be the Glory!

November 17, 2014

Greetings,
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   The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.
Matthew 13:22

          Monday November 10 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the "Westside Community Church" in El Paso, Texas.

     Did the laundry mat thing, then had a long lunch with Elis, one of the church members.

          Tuesday November 11 th ~

     Packed up and drove across the Hueco Mountains east of El Paso and on through the Guadalupe Mountains. Cut across the southeast corner of New Mexico and back into Texas all the way to the town of Lamesa just before dark where I stumbled onto a free city campground with electric hook-ups. Much appreciated on this sub-freezing night.

          Wednesday November 12 th ~

     Drove south to Stanton, Texas and sang at their Care Center. One young lady (late 20's or 30's) sang along with most all the songs. She told me afterwards that she was born with physical disabilities and brain damage. And she was thankful that her momma wanted to have her anyway.

     I continued south to Big Lake, Texas which turns out to be in the heart of an oil boom going on in this part of west Texas.

     They have a rather large city campground with no occupants. I was told that in the past the oil field workers had filled it up and created so many problems that the city government had to run 'em out and only allow overnight Rv'ers.

     The town's Senior Center is situated in the park entrance and the director handles the campground. My timing was pretty good. They were having their once-a-week luncheon activity. I got invited to share the meal and sing a few songs. Not the first time I've sung for my dinner.

     The only shower facilities I could find were at a truck stop which wanted 12 bucks. I couldn't quite justify that, so I did a sponge bath in the van.

          Thursday November 13 th ~

     Ministered at the nursing home in Big Lake for a lovely group of folks. Then drove southeast to Center Point, Texas and hooked up with folks at the "Trinity Church".

          Friday November 14 th ~

     Sang at the "Alpine Terrace" in Kerrville for a small group of folks. Then back to the church in Center Point (about 7 miles away). I started getting sick. I suspect food poisoning from breakfast. A nasty case of diarrhea, vomiting and chills. Finally eased up about 3:00 in the morning.

          Saturday November 15 th ~

     Slept on and off through the first half of the day. Had a bite to eat in the afternoon. Started feeling a bit better.

          Sunday November 16 th ~

     Enjoyed the honor of sharing in song and testimony during worship services here at "Trinity". Then rested through the afternoon.

    
And so begins another week.

May The Lord Our God
Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Your Brother in Christ, Larry Eugene Stevens

P.S.    To God be the Glory!

November 10, 2014

Greetings,
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   Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 3: 16

          Monday November 3 rd ~

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

          Tuesday November 4 th ~

     Sang at the "Willow Manor" assisted living facility here in Deming. Then had lunch with friend's Phil and Paula. They filled the gas tank and even slipped me a check from the church for the ministry. Sweet.

          Wednesday November 5 th ~

     Drove to Las Cruces, New Mexico and ministered at "The Heritage" assisted living facility. Then continued on to El Paso, Texas where I hooked up with friends at the "Westside Community Church". Attended their mid-week prayer service where I got to lead a few songs.

          Thursday November 6 th ~

     Ministered at the "White Acres" assisted living facility here in El Paso.

     Later, I accompanied Joe (Pastor) to the house of a home bound ninety year old lady who is blind. We sang some hymns, prayed and partook of communion.

          Friday November 7 th ~

     Sang at the "Good Samaritan" nursing home for a few minutes before a Catholic Priest was due to come in and Bless the folks and serve Communion.  I stepped aside while this was going on, then continued singing afterwards.

          Saturday November 8 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday November 9 th ~

     Attended the Westside church here in El Paso, where I enjoyed the honor of sharing some songs and testimony. Joined a group for lunch, then visited with some of the dad's during the evening youth service.   

    

And so begins another week.

May The Lord Our God
Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Your Brother in Christ, Larry Eugene Stevens

P.S.    To God be the Glory!

November 3, 2014

Greetings,
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   A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22

          Monday October 27 th ~

     Started off this week in Quemado, New Mexico at the home of dear friend's Kenny and Laurie where I published the weekly newsletter from their wifi and visited a bit more.

          Tuesday October 28 th ~

     Said my goodbyes and drove to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico where I was able to minister at the "Sierra" nursing home.

          Wednesday October 29 th ~

     Sang at the State Veterans Home here in T or C.

          Thursday October 30 th ~

     Drove to Deming, New Mexico and sang at the nursing home attached to the hospital.

          Friday October 31 st ~

     Folks at the Baptist church here in Deming have given me a key to the building in order to access the facilities, including a shower and wifi.

     I went ahead and unpacked the printer and Cd burner and spent the day assembling one-hundred "Christmas Albums" for handing out in nursing homes.

     Then enjoyed the evening hours visiting with some of the members at their "Trunk-or-Treat" event. There must of been five-hundred people come through in those few hours.

          Saturday November 1 st ~

     The church installed a washer and dryer this past year, so I incorporated the weekly laundry thing into this day of rest, including sheets and blankets.

          Sunday November 2 nd ~

     Enjoyed the honor of singing a Special during the morning worship service. Had lunch with old friend's Phil and Paula. Then at the evening service I was able to lead a few medleys, while folks prepared for a Baptism.    

    

And so begins another week.

May The Lord Our God
Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Your Brother in Christ, Larry Eugene Stevens

P.S.    To God be the Glory!