January 26, 2015

Greetings,
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   Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Proverbs 20:1

          Monday January 19 th ~

     Attended an early morning men's Bible Study/Breakfast Fellowship at the Methodist Church here in Ocilla, Georgia. Then published the newsletter from the home of my host Jay & Kathy. From there I got over to the "Shiloh" residential care home where I was able to sing for the folks as they finished lunch.

     Ended the day joining Jay for a men's Spaghetti Dinner Fellowship back at the church.

          Tuesday January 20 th ~

     Breakfast with Jay & Kathy. Said my goodbyes to these dear friends and drove to Fitzgerald, Georgia and ministered at the "Life Care Center" for about sixteen folks. Stopped at the library to get Income Tax Forms, then a bit further north to McRea, Georgia.

          Wednesday January 21 st ~

     Spent the morning starting the income tax chore, then drove a short way to a large drug & alcohol rehab type facility. These folks have allowed me to park overnight and shower as I come through this area for three years now.

          Thursday January 22 nd ~

     The Executive Director of this facility (David) has given me permission to stay through the weekend and even provided office space to work on the taxes. So, I drove into town (Dublin) and ministered at the "Shamrock Health & Rehab Center", then back to the campus for some number crunching.

          Friday January 23 rd ~

     Spent most of the day finishing up the tax chore, then in the evening I was given the opportunity to share with the guys (about 30) during their Friday night devotional.

     These men (mostly relatively young) are enrolled in a one-year faith based program here at "Teen Challenge International" Middle Georgia. They live, sleep and eat here full time, under strict supervision, being taught and helped to overcome harmful addictive behaviors.

          Saturday January 24 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday January 25 th ~

     Attended services here at "Teen Challenge". It just happened to be their monthly "Family Day" with a large crowd of family members coming to see their loved ones.
     During the service they celebrated two of the "Students" graduation from the program. Both of whom had been given the opportunity and chosen to, come on board as staff members.

    
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!

January 19, 2015

Greetings,
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   When King David was very old, he could not keep warm even when they put covers over him. So his attendants said to him, "Let us look for a young virgin to serve the king and take care of him. She can lie beside him so that our lord the king may keep warm." Then they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful young woman and found Abishag, a Shunammite, and brought her to the king. The woman was very beautiful; she took care of the king and waited on him, but the king had no sexual relations with her.
1 Kings 1:1-4

          Monday January 12 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the Crosspoint Church in Quitman, Georgia. Then eventually got out to the country home of my friend Terry where I watched him and his wife feed the horses and chickens, ate dinner, then kicked back for the National College Football Playoff.

     In this time zone the game didn't end until after midnight.

          Tuesday January 13 th ~

     Drove to Nashville, Georgia and sang at the "Berrien Nursing Center", then on to Ocilla, Georgia where I hooked up with dear friend's Jay and Kathy.

          Wednesday January 14 th ~

     Ministered at the "Osceola Nursing Home" here in Ocilla, then spent the afternoon pal'n around with Jay.

          Thursday January 15 th ~

     Hung out with Jay all day, unloading Food Band delivery at the church, a pastor's monthly meeting in the next town over and some various errands here and there.

          Friday January 16 th ~

     Ministered at the "Palemon Gasken Nursing Home" here in Ocilla. As I was going through the halls Strumming up Business before I was scheduled to sing in the dinning room, a family member asked me to come into a room and sing for the bed-ridden resident who I suspect was close to passing. In a whispery voice this dear lady sang along with "Jesus Loves Me". Heartwarming!

          Saturday January 17 th ~

     Joined my host at the church for their Food Bank distribution where I sang a few songs during the short service they hold prior to handing out the boxes of food.

          Sunday January 18 th ~

     Attended the Methodist Church here in Ocilla where I was given the opportunity to share a bit about the ministry and sing a song.

    
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!

January 12, 2015

Greetings,
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   Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Romans 8:33, 34

          Monday January 5 th ~

     Began this week in Elba, Alabama where I published the newsletter from the coffee house run by folks at the Covenant Community Church. Then drove to Enterprise, Alabama and ministered at the "Wynnwood" assisted living facility for some sweet folks.

     Spent the afternoon at an auto repair shop. I'd met the owner (Bruce) a couple of days ago at a delayed Christmas party in Elba. As a donation, he had one of his employe's replace a squeaking idler pulley and leaking rear differential plug on the van. May God Bless Him!  I parked there for the night.

          Tuesday January 6 th ~

     Crossed the border into Georgia to Donaldsonville in time to minister at the "Seminole Manor". Then as I was headed out of town I spotted the "Senior Center" with many cars in the lot, and was moved to stop. They gave me permission to come in and sing before lunch. Some thirty folks enthusiastically sang along, and about half-way through I was told that my meal had been paid for. I responded with, "Not the first time I've sung for my dinner".

          Wednesday January 7 th ~

     Took the day off at an Army Corp Campground.

          Thursday January 8 th ~

     Sang at the "Pinewood Nursing Center" in Whigham, Georgia for an ethnically diverse group of residents.
     It's been four or five years since I was in this facility, which may explain why I was both humbled and encouraged when the activity director greeted me by name.

     Continued east to the town of Quitman and hooked up with some old friends.

          Friday January 9 th ~

     Sang at the nursing home in Quitman for a group of residents in a large upstairs room. This facility has a closed circuit camera and microphone in the ceiling, which allows folks confined to their rooms to view activities.

          Saturday January 10 th ~

     Attended an early morning Bible Study with one group of men, then to another Bible Study with a different group. Bugged out early from that one to get over to the "Presbyterian Retirement Community" where I'd been invited to come share during the sermon time of their weekly worship service.

          Sunday January 11 th ~

     Attended the Methodist church in Quitman where I enjoyed the honor of sharing some songs in the first and second services.

     Spent the afternoon with a Brother (Terry) from the Crosspoint church, watching some football playoffs.

    
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!

January 5, 2015

Greetings,
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   Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
Luke 6: 20-23

          Monday December 29 th ~

     Published the newsletter in Brewton, Alabama, then got over to "The Meadows" assisted living facility where I was able to minister for seven residents.

          Tuesday December 30 th ~

     Did some editing work on one of the songs for the next Cd at "The Quest House".

     This small house next to the "Dogwood Hills" church here in Brewton has been converted to a mission to house up to four men transitioning out of prison. At the moment there's no one here, so I've got the run of the place.

          Wednesday December 31 st ~

     Finished the editing on "He Leadeth Me" Click to Hear.

     Attended a New Years Eve celebration at "The Well" where I was able to share a few songs along with my one-minute-sermon.

     "The Well" is an old VFW Quonset hut in town which was donated to the church. Tommy (Pastor) has done a fantastic job of refurbishing it for hosting "Celebrate Recovery" meetings, as well as church activities such as tonight.

          Thursday January 1 st ~

     Spent the day laze'n around "The Quest House". Accomplished a few things; laundry, rest and installed new strings on the Gibson.

     A tooth problem flared up a few times over the past couple of days. Something to pray about?

          Friday January 2 nd ~

     Straightened up the house. Loaded up and drove to Elba, Alabama where I was able to sing at the "Taylor Mill Oak's" assisted living facility. The owners (Kenneth & Katrina) arranged for me to park at their church through the weekend, shower at their facility and even invited me to join them tomorrow for their delayed family Christmas gathering.

     What an awesome display of hospitality.

          Saturday January 3 rd ~

     A wonderful day spent with this family out at their country home. A delicious meal, sweet time of visiting and even got to share some songs.

          Sunday January 4 th ~

     Attended the Covenant Community Church where I enjoyed the honor of sharing a medley, testimony and one-minute-sermon.

    
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!