April 24, 2017

"Nazarene Church" Logansport, Indiana

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/4-24-2017.html

    After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, "Doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax?" "Yes, he does," he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. "What do you think, Simon?" he asked. "From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes--from their own children or from others?" "From others," Peter answered. "Then the children are exempt," Jesus said to him. "But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours."
Matthew 17:24-27

          Monday April 17 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the public library in Grinnell, Iowa. Then drove east, crossing the border into Illinois.

          Tuesday April 18 th ~

     Stopped in Toluca, Illinois and sang at their nursing home. Then on into Indiana.

          Wednesday April 19 th ~

     Hooked up with friends in Logansport, Indiana where I got to share the Israeli slide show at the mid-week service of the "Nazarene Church".

          Thursday April 20 th ~

     Ministered at the "McKinney Place" assisted living facility in town. Lunch with some old friends. Then at the mid-week service of the "Church of God" I again got to present the Israeli slide show.

          Friday April 21 st ~

     A day trip to Kokomo, Indiana and back to visit my Sister-in-Christ Mary Ellen who lives at "Friendship Haven". An independent living facility with minor assistance provided for the residents. They usually have me sing during lunchtime, but this year I shared the slide show on the flat screen TV in their dinning room.

          Saturday April 22 nd ~

     Enjoyed some fellowship meals with a couple of pastor friends.

          Sunday April 23 rd ~

     Attended services at the Nazarene Church where I was able to share a Special.

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!

April 17, 2017

"St. Francis Manor" Grinnell, Iowa

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/4-17-2017.html

    He told them, "This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.
Luke 24:46-48

          Monday April 10 th ~

     Ministered at the "Windsor Manor" assisted living facility in Grinnell, Iowa.

     Published from the town's library. Then dinner with my Sister-in-Christ Jann.

          Tuesday April 11 th ~

     Sang at the "St. Francis Manor" here in Grinnell followed by lunch with my Sister-in-Christ Francene.

          Wednesday April 12 th ~

     The "Westfield Community Church" here has a mid-week service focused on youth in the area. A meal is provided followed by a service where this week, I was given the honor of sharing with the kids about Israel with the slide show.

          Thursday April 13 th ~

     The Nazarene church here normally meets in two homes for their mid-week service/Bible study. Men in one, women another. But tonight they all met at the church building to see the Israeli slide show I had the privilege of presenting.

          Friday April 14 th ~

     Joined Donovan (pastor of Westfield) for an area-wide "Good Friday" service at one of the churches in town. Followed by a fellowship lunch.

          Saturday April 15 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday April 16 th ~

     Attended the Easter Service at Westfield where I got to share a Special.
     Enjoyed a pot-luck lunch with these dear folks. Then joined a few of the members who minister on a regular basis at two of the nursing homes in town.

           

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!

April 10, 2017

"Westfield Community Church" Grinnell, Iowa

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/4-10-2017.html

    So the other disciples told him (Thomas), "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
John 20:24-29

          Monday April 3 rd ~

     Published the newsletter from the "Christ's Church" in Ottumwa, Iowa.

          Tuesday April 4 th ~

     Sang for a sweet group of folks at "The Haven" memory care facility here in town.

          Wednesday April 5 th ~

     A windy/rainy/cold day. The front came through early morning rock'n-the-boat.

     Joined Dan (Pastor) for a fellowship lunch and at mid-week services sang a couple of songs.

          Thursday April 6 th ~

     Ministered at the "Vista Woods" nursing home here in Ottumwa.

          Friday April 7 th ~

     Shared with a bunch of folks at the "Ridgewood" specialty care facility. Then lunch with Dan.

          Saturday April 8 th ~

     Drove to Grinnell, Iowa and hooked up with friends at the "Westfield Community Church".

          Sunday April 9 th ~

     Attended services here at "Westfield" where I was given the sermon time to share about Israel with pictures, questions and answers.

     Lunch with a group, then joined  a couple (Jann & Curtis) to minister at the "Grinnell Healthcare" nursing home.

           

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!

April 3, 2017

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/4-3-2017.html

    When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
Luke 3:21, 22

          Monday March 27 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the home of Phil & Sue in Norwood, Missouri. Then drove north on this rainy day to the nursing home in Fayette, Missouri where I'm allowed to park, plug-in and shower.

          Tuesday March 28 th ~

     Sang at the "Care Center" here in Fayette. Then drove to Lexington, Missouri and hooked up with old friends' Paul & Lisa.

          Wednesday March 29 th ~

     Ministered in the Alzheimer's section of the "Riverbend Heights" facility here in Lexington. Then uploaded the "My Journey Through Israel" movie (click to view) from the wifi at the First Baptist Church which Paul pastors.

     Then at the evening service I got to share the "Israeli Slide Show".

          Thursday March 30 th ~

     Shared in the main section at "Riverbend". Minimal help from staff and (shortly after I started) half the residents left for a smoke break.

          Friday March 31 st ~

     In Macon, Missouri I was able to minister at one of their "Care Centers" where activity staff enthusiastically gathered folks and even stuck around for our time together. Sweet!

          Saturday April 1 st ~

     Some time off.

          Sunday April 2 nd ~

     Drove to the small town of Greentop, Missouri where I was invited to share a Special in the Baptist church. Then crossed the border into Iowa and parked at the "Christ's Church" in Ottumwa.

           

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!