Logansport, Indiana

"Nazarene Church" Logansport, Indiana

         Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:11, 12

          Monday April 22 nd ~

    The "Mayflower" complex in Grinnell, Iowa has sections ranging from independent living to full nursing care. They have a spacious activity area called the "Carmen Center" where I got to share with the folks this afternoon.

          Tuesday April 23 rd ~

     Staff at the oldest/poorest nursing home in Grinnell wouldn't let me in to minister. Surprised me how much it upset me.

          Wednesday April 24 th ~

     Driving day, on into Illinois.

          Thursday April 25 th ~

     Another driving day, on into Indiana.

          Friday April 26 th ~

     In Logansport, Indiana I met Richard who invited me to join him in leading a service at the "Mckinney Place" assisted living facility. He also invited me to come share Sunday morning at the church he Pastors.

          Saturday April 27 th ~

     Dinner with old friend's Cheryl & Rod.

          Sunday April 28 th ~

     Richard gave me the sermon time at "First Baptist" in Bunker Hill, Indiana. Followed by some fellowship during lunch with several members.

     Did an oil change on the van in the parking lot back at the Nazarene church in Logansport where I've been parked.

    

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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Grinnell, Iowa

"Westfield Community Church"Grinnell, Iowa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Ecclesiastes 10:1

          Monday April 15 th ~

    Published from the library in Ottumwa, Iowa.

         Tuesday April 16 th ~

    At “The Haven” memory care facility in town, the staff greeted me like an old friend and immediately arranged for me to share with the folks, just before a group of children were due in for an Easter egg hunt inside the unit.

         Wednesday April 17 th ~

    Drove to Grinnell, Iowa and hooked up with friends at the “Westfield Community Church”. This group, along with some from the Nazarene church, gather kids (some unchurched) for a meal followed by a service where I was given the honor of sharing in song, testimony and message.

         Thursday April 18 th ~

    Sang at the “Windsor Manor” assisted living facility in town.

         Friday April 19 th ~

    Ministered at the “St. Francis Manor” here in Grinnell. Then attended a Cantata an old friend was singing in.

         Saturday April 20 th ~

    While walking by a lake, I sat down on a bench to visit with a fella who was using an electric wheelchair.

    Don’t know if I was planting a seed (the gospel) or watering a plant. But I do know God makes things grow.

         Sunday April 21 st ~

    Attended services at the Westfield church where I enjoyed the honor of sharing in song and message. Then, after some fellowship at their pot-luck, I got over to the Nazarene church to say high to some folks at their pot-luck.

    

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

Ottumwa, Iowa

"Care Center" Fayette, Missouri

         "Everything they do (teachers of the law and the Pharisees) is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called 'Rabbi' by others.
Matthew 23:5-7

             Monday April 8 th ~     Published from the library in Mountain Grove, Missouri.

     Laundry chore.

     Dinner with old friends.

          Tuesday April 9 th ~

     Drove to First Baptist in Lexington, Missouri in time for their Revival service where I was given the honor of sharing a bit.

          Wednesday April 10 th ~

     Spent the day in fellowship with Mike (visiting pastor), Paul & Lisa (old friends), ending with the Revival's final service.

          Thursday April 11 th ~

     Today I met Keith at the "Riverbend Heights" nursing home. Keith is a driver for a medical transport company who delivers residents to appointments and such. He exudes an uplifting, joyful personality. He shared with me, "Most all my passengers are Christians. We get to talking about Jesus and have a good time Praising God".

          Friday April 12 th ~

     Stopped at the "Ashley Manor" in Boonville, Missouri. Then on to the "Care Center" in Fayette.

     Many years ago the staff here gave me permission to park overnight on the property. Well, the night Charge Nurse did not get the message. Along about 3 in the morning, a policeman came knocking on the van. Thankfully, he believed me and squared it with the nurse.

     One year later, they made sure the night crew got the message. However, during the night they got a call from the 911 operator asking if they knew that someone was sleeping in their parking lot.

     We laugh about this every year.

          Saturday April 13 th ~

     A driving day.

          Sunday April 14 th ~

     Having crossed into Iowa, I attended "Christ 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!

To Donate (Love Offering) Click Here