Monday, December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016

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 Greetings,
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    "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26


          Monday December 12 th ~
     One of the members (Gail) of the First Baptist Church I'm parked at here in Dodson, Louisiana is on the staff of the Teen Challenge "Mt. Grace for Men" nearby. He invited me to share with about forty men at their devotional this morning. Sang a few, testified about the Lord's creation and provision for this ministry and answered a bunch of questions.
     Then drove to the "Wyatt Manor" and sang for the folks. A group of patients of various ages dealing with mental/cognitive disabilities.
          Tuesday December 13 th ~
     Up the road about ten miles to sing at the "Forest Haven" assisted living facility. Kids from a local school were due in to sing, with me to follow. But they were running late and I was early, so I got to go first.
          Wednesday December 14 th ~
     Drove down the road about ten miles to Winnfield where I was able to minister at the "Autumn Leaves" ALF before Bingo.
     Back in Dodson, Gail treated me to a meal at the only Cafe' in this small town which is run by the Teen Challenge crew. Then at the Baptist evening services I was given the honor of sharing a bit.
          Thursday December 15 th ~
     Drove into Winnfield to minister at the oldest facility in town. Started in the Alzheimer's Unit. As I sang the first three songs, staff were handing out cigarettes to residents and then most everyone went outside. Left me standing there shaking my head.
     So, I went back into the main area and started singing for one resident. A few more began to trickle in and when the staff finally came out of their meeting they helped a few more in.
     Then back to the Unit where everyone had gathered in their small day-room. Seemed to be some pretty nasty spirits around, but as I continued singing the gospel, they left or quieted down for the most part. One of the more trying sessions I've had.
          Friday December 16 th ~
     Having said my goodbyes to these lovely folks in Dodson, I drove east to Jena, Louisiana and sang at the "LaSalle Nursing Home". Then crossed the border into Mississippi.
          Saturday December 17 th ~
     A day of rest at the "Clear Springs" campground in the Homochitto National Forest.
          Sunday December 18 th ~
     Came a storm'n last night. Drove to a little country church "Lucien Baptist" which I've attended in the past. Shortly after I arrived an old-timer showed up to turn on the heat and discovered that the electricity was out in the area. He said they'd be cancelling services on this rainy, near freezing day. So, he had the pastor (Carol) call me, who wanted to meet for lunch as we have in previous years.
     I decided to go to the "Countrybrook Living Center" and have "church" with about twelve residents. Then met Carol and his wife Cindy for a reunion lunch. Afterwards, they wanted to top off my gas tank and provide a motel room for the night. Sweet!
    
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!

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