May 29, 2017

"Ave Maria Village" Jamestown, North Dakota

Greetings,
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    Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless. You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

          Monday May 22 nd  ~

     Started this week in Redfield, South Dakota. The sever low back pain I've been dealing with for the past week has eased up a little. So I got over to the Health & Rehab center in town where I was able to sing for a bunch of folks in the Alzheimer's Unit.

          Tuesday May 23 rd ~

     Ministered at the "Eastern Star Home" here in Redfield in their quiet Chapel.

          Wednesday May 24 th ~

     Loaded up the van. Did a little cleaning in the house which I've had the use of for the past week. Said my goodbye's and headed north.

          Thursday May 25 th ~

     Having crossed into North Dakota, I took the day off at a campground outside of Jamestown.

          Friday May 26 th ~

     Ministered here in Jamestown at the "Ave Maria Village" in their beautiful Chapel area, for a nice group of folks. Then drove a short way north to a cheap ($12) campground in New Rockford, North Dakota on this windy day.

     White-knuckle driving; tossing this high profile vehicle around a bit.

          Saturday May 27 th ~

     My low back issue (although still painful) seems to be improving each day, little by little.

          Sunday May 28 th ~

     Drove north to Leeds, North Dakota and attended the "North Prairie Lutheran" church where I was given the opportunity to share a bit at the end of the service.

     Turning west, I stopped in the town of Knox to say hi to some folks as their service was ending. Then on to Rugby, North Dakota where the owners of the "Oakwood Inn and Campground", gave me a free place to park, as in the past.      

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!

May 22, 2017

A place to rest and heal in Tulare, South Dakota.

Greetings,
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    "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Matthew 26:41

          Monday May 15 th  ~

     Published from the Christian radio station in Redfield, South Dakota which my friend Ted oversees.

     In the afternoon, Joe (the local tire guy) installed two new tires on the van, which Ted had arranged for the church to donate. What a gift!

          Tuesday May 16 th ~

     I somehow threw my low back out. Which thankfully only happens once-in-a-great-while.

          Wednesday May 17 th ~

     My friends here have a furnished house, unoccupied at the moment. Which they've encouraged me to use. So tonight I slept on a bed in the house. Still painful getting up, but not as excruciating as sliding out of the bed in the van.

          Thursday May 18 th ~

     A day of resting and stretching out the back. Very little if any improvement.

          Friday May 19 th ~

     No improvement.

          Saturday May 20 th ~

     Broke down and took some over-the-counter pain medicine today. Helped quite a bit.

          Sunday May 21 st ~

     Took one pill and attended the Baptist church in Redfield where I was able to share a few 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!

May 15, 2017

Praise God! Spotted before a blowout.

Greetings,
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    For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man. "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out--those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.
John 5:26-29

          Monday May 8 th  ~

     Started this week in southern Wisconsin at Inspiration Ministries. Published from there, then drove north.

          Tuesday May 9 th ~

     A driving day.

          Wednesday May 10 th ~

     Stopped in Strum, Wisconsin and ministered in their nursing home for about sixteen residents.

          Thursday May 11 th ~

     Crossed the border into Minnesota and sang at the "Golden Living" nursing home in the town of St. Charles.

          Friday May 12 th ~

     Continued west on into South Dakota. A highway detour took me through the small town of Clear Lake where I spotted a "Good Samaritan" nursing home. The staff had me share in their Chapel before lunch, during their devotion time.

          Saturday May 13 th ~

     I've been noticing a vibration while driving the past few days. Took a close look this morning and discovered the tire patched back in Indiana had split down to the metal strands, about to blow. Got to a tire shop to have the spare put on, then drove to Tulare, South Dakota and hooked up with my friend Ted.

          Sunday May 14 th ~

     Attended services at the Baptist church in Redfield, South Dakota where I was given the sermon time to share the Israeli slide show. Then lunch with Ted and family. 

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!

May 8, 2017

Lawrence "Street Preacher" and his camper van.

C.M.A. (Christian Motorcycle Association)

Greetings,
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    Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."
John 6:28, 29

          Monday May 1 st  ~

     Published the newsletter from one of the cabins at Inspiration Ministries (I.M.) which is just outside of Williams Bay, Wisconsin.

          Tuesday May 2 nd ~

     Ministered at the nursing home in Williams Bay.

          Wednesday May 3 rd ~

     Sang at the "Golden Years" nursing home in Walworth, Wisconsin.

          Thursday May 4 th ~

     A friend of mine (Lawrence) preaches in heavily populated downtown areas in large cities around the country, living in his van. Our paths cross about once a year. We were able to visit yesterday afternoon and again this morning as he passed through, on his way to Milwaukee.

     Later I enjoyed a sweet fellowship dinner at the home of John and family in Williams Bay.

          Friday May 5 th ~

     Did the laundry-mat thing, then shared the Israeli slide show with the residents here at Inspiration Ministries.

     Old friends' Dwayne & Karen treated me to our yearly tradition; all-you-can-eat Fish Fry at Pinos'.

          Saturday May 6 th ~

     C.M.A. (Christian Motorcycle Association) host a yearly activity here at "I.M." which includes providing lunch & rides for the residents.

          Sunday May 7 th ~

     Attended services at "Living Word Assembly of God" where I was given the honor of sharing in song and message. Followed by some fellowship time during lunch at the Pastor's house. 

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!

May 1, 2017

Almost got stuck here at "Inspiration Ministries".

Greetings,
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    In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:6

          Monday April 24 th ~

     The good Lord showed me a tire going flat. Which allowed me to get to a repair shop before I had to change it myself on the road. Praise God!

     Published from the Nazarene Church in Logansport, Indiana and enjoyed a fellowship dinner with my Sister-in-Christ Cheryl.

          Tuesday April 25 th ~

     Breakfast with my pastor friends' Horace & Jeff. Then ministered at the "Camelot Care Center". This facility specializes in caring for children with sever mental and physical handicaps.

     I consider it an honor to be able to sing for these little ones.

          Wednesday April 26 th ~

     Drove on through Illinois to southern Wisconsin on this wet, windy day. Hooked up with friends at "I.M." "Inspiration Ministries".

          Thursday April 27 th ~

     Ministered at the "Ridgestone Village" facility in Delavan, Wisconsin. And in the afternoon attended a going away party for Craig, who has been an awesome staff member here at "I.M." for eleven years.

          Friday April 28 th ~

     Sang for the folks here at "I.M." and was even honored by some dear friends showing up, who live in the area.

          Saturday April 29 th ~

     A day off.

          Sunday April 30 th ~

     Attended the "Living Word Assembly of God" church in Delavan, where Kieth (Pastor) gave me the sermon time to share the Israeli slide show. Then some sweet fellowship time at lunch.

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!