December 28, 2015

Greetings,
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   Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10         
          Monday December 21 st ~

     It's my Birthday! Made it to 60.

     Ministered at the "Golden Living" nursing home in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

          Tuesday December 22 nd ~

     Sang at the "Lawrence County Nursing Home" in Monticello, Mississippi. Then on to the Salem Heights Baptist church just outside of Laurel, Mississippi.

     Good timing. Got invited to join them for their annual staff Christmas luncheon. Rib Roast, Crab Legs & Baked potatoes. Yum!

          Wednesday December 23 rd ~

     Took care of a domestic chore using the church's washer & dryer. And at mid-week services enjoyed the honor of sharing a song.

          Thursday December 24 th ~

     Joined a group from the church who put on a Christmas Eve meal and program at The Mission in town. Had the privilege of sharing a couple of songs.

          Friday December 25 th ~

     Joined the folks at The Mission for their Christmas Day meal and got to sing and share during the devotional.

          Saturday December 26 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday December 27 th ~

     Attended services here at Salem Heights where I was given the opportunity to share a couple of songs during a Sunday School class held in the old chapel. Then had lunch and a sweet visit with my new friend & Brother Richard.

     Ended the day watching a semi-professional fireworks display, which this rather large congregation had arranged on the grounds, following the evening 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!

December 21, 2015

Greetings,
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   For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:6, 7         
          Monday December 14 th ~

     Published the newsletter from a restaurant in the lodge at the DeGray Lake State Park near Bismarck, Arkansas.

          Tuesday December 15 th ~

     Ministered at the "Wentworth Place " in Magnolia, Arkansas.

          Wednesday December 16 th ~

     Crossed the border into Louisiana to the town of Ringgold where I was able to share with some folks at their nursing home.

          Thursday December 17 th ~

     Drove east to Winnfield, Louisiana and sang at their oldest nursing home.

               ( Many years ago I stopped at a church in this town which offered a place to park and shower in their facility. One year later, when I stopped here, the person manning the office spoke to me through the locked front glass door informing me that they didn't have a current pastor. Although this person remembered me from the previous year, this person was so filled with fear that I was asked to, "Please go somewhere else".

     Needless to say, for a number of years I didn't bother them when passing through this area. However, this year the Spirit moved me to stop. And this time the person manning the office invited me in, made a quick phone call to make sure it was okay and even gave me a key to the facility so I could come and go. )

     Wounded---Healed. 

          Friday December 18 th ~

     Ministered at the "Autumn Leaves" assisted living facility here in Winnfield.

          Saturday December 19 th ~

     Having crossed the border into Mississippi, I spent the day at the Clear Springs campground in the Homochitto National Forest.

          Sunday December 20 th ~

     Attended worship services at the "Lucien Baptist Church" where I was given the honor of sharing a bit during their Christmas Service. Then joined some of the folks for a meal in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

      

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!

December 14, 2015

Greetings,
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   He (Joseph) went there (Bethlehem) to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2:5-7         
          Monday December 7 th ~

     Started this week in Yoakum, Texas. Sang at the nursing home in town where my aunt Leona lives. When I told her who I was she said, "How'd you get so big?"

          Tuesday December 8 th ~

     Driving north I stopped in Henderson, Texas and ministered at their older nursing home.

          Wednesday December 9 th ~

     Crossed the border into Oklahoma and joined my friend David in Idabel at the "Memorial Gardens" nursing home where several of us sang for a large group of residents.

          Thursday December 10 th ~

     Breakfast with David, then drove east into Arkansas.

          Friday December 11 th ~

     Stopped in Prescott, Arkansas and sang at the "Hillcrest Care Center".

          Saturday December 12 th ~

     A Day of Rest.

          Sunday December 13 th ~

     Attended the "Oak Bower Church" just outside of Bismark, Arkansas where I was invited to share in song, testimony and message. Then to a nearby campground to ride out a very rainy 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!

December 7, 2015

Greetings,
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   "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:19-21         
          Monday November 30 th ~

     Published the newsletter from my friend Richard's wifi in Austin, Texas.

     Then got over to the "West Oaks" health & rehab center where I was able to minister for a bunch of folks.

     Spent a good part of the day with my dear friend George.

          Tuesday December 1 st ~

     Sang at the "Sodalis Memory Care" facility in Buda, Texas.

     And later, a sweet visit with my dear Sister Sarah.

          Wednesday December 2 nd ~

     Spent some time with Brother William.

          Thursday December 3 rd ~

     The first two nursing homes I approached this morning were booked with activities, which is a good thing. At the third one (Elmcroft) I was able to minister. Then lunch with my little brother Ray.

          Friday December 4 th ~

     Drove to Lockhart, Texas and sang at the "Parkview" nursing home for a short time until a lady showed up who holds a weekly Bible Study for some of the folks. Then on to Yoakum, Texas where I got to join a bunch of cousins for lunch.

          Saturday December 5 th ~

     Enjoyed spending the day with cousins, including taking the little ones into town to see Santa and this small town's Christmas Parade.

          Sunday December 6 th ~

     Attended the Cowboy Church in Edna, Texas where I was given the honor of sharing in song and testimony during the worship service. Then an afternoon of watching football with my dear cousin Ricci.   

    

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!