August 29, 2016

Greetings,
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    "I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. "For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions."
Daniel 6: 26, 27

          Monday August 22 nd ~

     Said my goodbyes to the folks at the Nazarene church in North Bend, Oregon and drove south to Bandon where I was able to sing at the "Westwind Court" residential care home.

          Tuesday August 23 rd ~

     Did the laundry-mat thing, then a bit further south I was able to minister at the "Harmony Estates" as they were gathering for lunch. Which means I could share the gospel with most all (13) residents.

          Wednesday August 24 th ~

     Took the day off.

          Thursday August 25 th ~

     Drove to Brookings, Oregon and sang at the "Good Samaritan" nursing home. Kristen (a dear sister in Christ) invited me to join some of the residents for a rare lunch-out at a local seafood place. Yum!

          Friday August 26 th ~

     Ministered in the Memory Care section of the "Sea View" complex in Harbor, Oregon for a large group of residents. One of the few times I did not stop and ask nurses to stop talking so loud. Realized afterwards that I should have; when I thanked a resident for listening and she replied, "I couldn't hear you with these girls yacking."

          Saturday August 27 th ~

     Day of rest.

          Sunday August 28 th ~

     Attended the First Baptist church here in Brookings where I was given the honor of sharing in song, testimony and message.

    

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!

August 22, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings,
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    The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails--given by one shepherd.
Ecclesiastes 12:11

          Monday August 15 th ~

     Started off this week in Bandon, Oregon where I published the update from the "Restoration Worship Center". Then drove to Coos Bay and sang in the older (Avamere) nursing home.

          Tuesday August 16 th ~

     Ministered at the "Inland Point" assisted living facility in North Bend, Oregon.

          Wednesday August 17 th ~

     This is the 12 year anniversary for this ministry. On August 17, 2004 I went into the first nursing home in Austin, Texas to minister and hit the road shortly thereafter.

     Today I drove to Coquille, Oregon and sang in two small residential care homes, the "Wit & Wisdom" and "The Townhome".

          Thursday August 18 th ~

     Took the day off.

          Friday August 19 th ~

     I joined a church group from North Bend at a County Park for their annual "Family Camp". Enjoyed quite a bit of visiting and at the evening gathering around the big campfire I had the honor of sharing a few songs.

          Saturday August 20 th ~

     A full day of fellowship with this group of Believers; and again at the evening service I got to share a bit.

          Sunday August 21 st ~

     Drove to Coquille to the "Victory Tabernacle" where I was given the opportunity to share in song, testimony and message during the worship service. Then drove to the Nazarene church in North Bend to share a bit during 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!

August 15, 2016

Bandon, Oregon

Greetings,
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    But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Psalm 5:11, 12
    

          Monday August 1 st ~

     Published the newsletter from the Foursquare Church in Reedsport, Oregon. Started at 6:00 am, then spent the rest of the morning doing the graphic artwork for the latest Cd to put on Amazon's Creatspace.

     Some afternoon fellowship time with Terry (the pastor).

          Tuesday August 9 th ~

     Drove to Florence, Oregon and sang at the "Spruce Point" assisted living facility.

          Wednesday August 10 th ~

     Ministered in the Memory Care section of "Spruce Point".

          Thursday August 11 th ~

     In Bandon, Oregon I was able to sing in the Memory Care section at the "Pacific View" facility.

          Friday August 12 th ~

     Ministered in the main activity room at "Pacific View". A few from yesterdays' Alzheimer's unit were able to come over. Made for a lively group.

          Saturday August 13 th ~

     Sang at the "West Wind" residential care home for six residents here in Bandon.

          Sunday August 14 th ~

     At the "Restoration Worship Center" where I've been parked the past few days, I was given the honor of sharing in song and message during the 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!

August 8, 2016

Greetings,
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    Pure and faultless religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 1:27
    

          Monday August 1 st ~

     Published the newsletter from the Foursquare Church in Lincoln City, Oregon and had a nice long visit with the pastor, my dear friend Darrell.

          Tuesday August 2 nd ~

     Drove south to Newport, Oregon and sang at the nursing home in town. Had lunch with my Sister in Christ (Robin) who has now been trained and licensed as a message therapist. She has a nice set-up in a doctor's office and bless her heart, she gave me my first ever professional therapeutic message. Seemed to ease the back pain issue I've been dealing with for the past few weeks.

     The Nazarene church allowed me to stay overnight in their parking lot of this very busy tourist town.

          Wednesday August 3 rd ~

     Up at 3:00 am to get over to the Studio for an interview with Scott, owner of the Christian radio station in town.

     Breakfast with Sister Robin. Then drove south to Yachts, Oregon to the "Sea Aire" assisted living facility where I shared with a sweet group of folks. I was given a spot to park in their lot overnight and even access to an empty room to shower.

          Thursday August 4 th ~

     Drove to Reedsport, Oregon and ministered at the nursing home attached to the hospital for eight residents.

          Friday August 5 th ~

     Folks at the Reedsport Foursquare Church have for many years now given me a place to park and access to the building. So today I took care of some laptop work and attended a men's BBQ fellowship in the evening.

          Saturday August 6 th ~

     Resting up, along with a bit of hiking.

          Sunday August 7 th ~

     At the worship service this morning, Terry (the pastor) gave me fifteen minutes to share in song, message and testimony. Then treated me to lunch.

     Early afternoon I drove out to "Loon Lake" to spend a little time with some of the church members who'd invited me to an impromptu picnic.

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!

August 1, 2016

Greetings,
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    The LORD is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.
Psalm 145:17-21

         
          Monday July 25 th ~

     Did the laundry mat thing in Tillamook, Oregon. Published the newsletter from the town's library. Got in a walk followed by a shower at the YMCA. Then drove south to Lincoln City, Oregon.

          Tuesday July 26 th ~

     Sang in the large Alzheimer's section of the "Lakeview" facility in town and had a nice visit with Darrel, the pastor of the Foursquare Church which has for years now welcomed me with open arms including a place to park and plug in.

          Wednesday July 27 th ~

     Ministered at the "Hilltop" ALF in town. Then later in the day, an old friend (Lawrence) arrived for one night. He preaches on the street in major metropolitan cities around the country.

     Pretty good timing. The church here had scheduled a pot-luck dinner for their mid-week service. Wonderful time of good ole' fashion fellowship.

          Thursday July 28 th ~

     Shared with a large group of folks in the main dining room of "Lakeview". Lunch with Darrel & Lawrence. Then said goodbye to Lawrence as he headed south to a big city to preach.

          Friday July 29 th ~

     Attended a breakfast fellowship with some local old-timers. Later in the day, a lovely couple (Don & Pat) picked me up for dinner out.

          Saturday July 30 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday July 31 st ~

     Enjoyed the honor of being given the traditional sermon time here at the Foursquare Church in Lincoln City. Shared in song, testimony and message, including a lot of question and answer time. Then afterwards, a delicious lunch with my dear friend Darrell.

     In the afternoon I got over to the Baptist church for their hymn sing where I got invited to share a couple of original songs.

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!