Eureka, California

Parked and pluged-in beside the First Covenant Church in Eureka, California.

    Then he (Jesus) got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"
Matthew 8:23-27
            

          Monday August 20 th ~

     Started this week in Brookings, Oregon.

     Crossed the border into California noticing some smoke haze from the wild fires.

          Tuesday August 21 st ~

     Took a day off.

          Wednesday August 22 nd ~

     Continued down the coast along the 101 highway through some impressive redwood forest. All the way to Eureka, California where I hooked up with folks at the First Covenant Church which gives me a place to park, plug-in and shower while in the area.

          Thursday August 23 rd ~

     Ministered at the "Especially You" residential care home for seven residents.

          Friday August 24 th ~

     Attended an early morning men's meeting here at First Covenant, then sang for some folks at the "Seaview" nursing home.

          Saturday August 25 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday August 26 th ~

     Attended the "Calvary Community Church" in Fields Landing, just south of Eureka where I enjoyed the opportunity to share a bit 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!

To Donate (Love Offering) Click Here

Brookings, Oregon

Southern Oregon Coast

   A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1, 2
            

          Monday August 13 th ~

     Ministered in the main activity room at "Pacific View" in Bandon, Oregon.

          Tuesday August 14 th ~

     Shared with a sweet group of residents in the memory care section at "Pacific View".

     Enjoyed a sweet time of fellowship with some folks from the "Restoration" church during dinner at the home of friends' Larry & Denise.

          Wednesday August 15 th ~

     Sang at "Harmony Estates".  The nurses were pleasantly welcoming. But when I started setting up in the dinning room (as in the past) the cook viciously attacked me verbally. I went back to the nurses who apologized indicating that this is the nature of that lady. So, we decided to set up in a room on the other end of the facility.

     I can't help but be concerned about the effect that "Nature" has on the residents. Something to pray about?

          Thursday August 16 th ~

     Took a day off.

          Friday August 17 th ~

     The ministry's 14 year anniversary! On August 17, 2004 I sang in a facility in Austin, Texas and hit the road shortly thereafter.

     Today I drove into Brookings, Oregon to the "Good Samaritan" nursing home where I've been allowed to park through the weekend. Sang for the folks, ran to the grocery store, got a public shower down at the beach, then settled in back at the nursing home.

          Saturday August 18 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday August 19 th ~

     Attended worship services at the Baptist church across the street where I was given the opportunity 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!

To Donate (Love Offering) Click Here

Bandon, Oregon

Bandon, Oregon

   The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether they eat little or much, but as for the rich, their abundance permits them no sleep.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
            

          Monday August 6 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the Nazarene church in North Bend, Oregon.

     Arranged a nursing home for tomorrow and had lunch with an old friend.

          Tuesday August 7 th ~

     Ministered at the "Baycrest" nursing home in Coos Bay, Oregon.

     Later in the evening, I enjoyed some sweet fellowship at the home of old friends, including a delicious fish fry.

          Wednesday August 8 th ~

     Did an oil change on the van in the Nazarene parking lot.

          Thursday August 9 th ~

     Sang for a nice crowd at the "Evergreen Court" independent living facility in Coos Bay.

          Friday August 10 th ~

     Drove to Bandon, Oregon and sang at the "West Wind Court" assisted living facility.

          Saturday August 11 th ~

     Four weeks ago, the anti-lock brakes failed on the van, reverting to regular braking and leaving a warning light on the dash. Yesterday I spotted a broken wire hanging down to the ground under the van. Spliced it back together.

     Now the anti-lock brakes are working again and the warning light has gone out. Love an easy fix.

          Sunday August 12 th ~

     Attended the "Restoration Worship Center" here in Bandon where I was given the honor of sharing during the sermon time 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!

To Donate (Love Offering) Click Here

North Bend, Oregon

Parked behind the Naz church in North Bend, Oregon

   For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
Romans12:3
            

          Monday July 30 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the Foursquare church in Reedsport, Oregon.

     Enjoyed a visit with my old friend Deb. And in the evening got invited to a backyard cookout with a couple of families from the church.

          Tuesday July 31 st ~

     Awoke last night after mid-night due to a couple of guys playing basketball in the church parking lot a few feet away from the van. I got dressed, went outside and gently said, "Fellas, y'all may not realize that there are people trying to sleep around here."

     To their credit they quickly left.

          Wednesday August 1 st ~

     Having driven to the Nazarene church in North Bend, Oregon, I was able to park, plug-in and use their shower as in years past.

     Got over to the "Avemere" nursing home in the neighboring town of Coos Bay and shared with 5 residents and 2 staff members.

          Thursday August 2 nd ~

     Ministered at the "Inland Point" assisted living facility for a nice group of folks here in North Bend.

          Friday August 3 rd ~

     Took a day off.

          Saturday August 4 th ~

     Another day off.

          Sunday August 5 th ~

     Attended the "Cornerstone" church in Coos Bay where I was given the honor of leading the congregational singing and to share in testimony and short message. Lunch with a bunch of the members, then later at the evening service back at the Naz church I got 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!

To Donate (Love Offering) Click Here