September 30, 2013

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter go to;
www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/9-30-2013.html

    "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 6:27,28

          Monday September 23 rd ~

      Lyle and Barb (Deacons at the Willow Bay Baptist Church in American Falls, Idaho ) had invited me to come to their house today to do laundry and publish using their wifi.

     Unfortunately the primary laptop chose this moment to stop working. Our technical adviser (David) suspects the power supply transformer. So I pulled out the backup laptop and sent the newsletter off as an email only. Then moved the website over to the backup and got published by mid-afternoon.

          Tuesday September 24 th ~

     Drove east south east to Soda Springs, Idaho and sang at the hospital's nursing home. Then over to the "Spring Creek" assisted living facility.

     The tennis elbow has improved somewhat over the past month as I've restricted the amount I've used it. But today I might have overdone it.

          Wednesday September 25 th ~

     Having crossed into Wyoming, I continued east all the way to Laramie and parked overnight at the "Harvest Christian Center".
          Thursday September 26 th ~

     Ministered at the "Ivinson Home" for a few ladies, then crossed the border into Nebraska ahead of a cold front.

     As I was driving out of a fast food parking lot, a very angry man accosted me. He was extremely upset about the limiting visibility factor of the curtains in the van. It became immediately apparent that there was no reasoning with this kind of attack. So I simply drove away. He threw out a rather unkind expletive, as a parting shot.

     I have no idea what was going on in this mans life to cause such negative emotion, but please pray for him and me as well for anything I might have done to set him off.  

          Friday September 27 th ~

     Sang at the "Centennial Park" retirement village in North Platte, Nebraska during their devotion time.

          Saturday September 28 th ~

     Drove to Kearney, Nebraska and hooked up with Robert (pastor of the Methodist church). Spent the day visiting and enjoying a yummy grilled steak and vegetable dinner.

          Sunday September 29 th ~

     Enjoyed the honor of sharing during the traditional sermon time in both morning services, followed by a delicious pot-luck lunch in their fellowship hall.

     Joined Robert and his wife Joleen at a downtown theater to watch "Casablanca". Then back to their house for dinner and Sunday Night Football.

And so begins another week.  

           May The Lord Our God

Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Yours in Christ, Larry

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September 23, 2013 - B

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September 23, 2013

Greetings,

     This week the primary laptop has taken ill.

so there will be a delay on publishing. Below is this week's newsletter (Text Only).

    In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did
not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:5-11

          Monday September 16 th ~

     In Winnemucca, Nevada I woke up early in the Walmart parking lot. Went inside for a chocolate covered Bavarian cream filled doughnut. Then got over to the "Harmony Manor" nursing home where I was able to minister for the folks. Shortly after beginning, I noticed a lady in the back of the group in the hallway near the nurses station timidly peeking around the corner. She stood there for a long time and eventually sat down with a nurse until I finished.

     As I was leaving, that same nurse wanted me to know that the lady hardly ever leaves her room, but when she heard the gospel music she surprised the staff by coming out. Praise God!

          Tuesday September 17 th ~

     Drove to Battle Mountain, Nevada and sang in the nursing home attached to the hospital. Received a warm reception which after an unusually trying day, gave my spirit a much needed lift.

          Wednesday September 18 th ~

     Continued into far north Nevada to the "Wild Horse State Recreation Area" and spent the afternoon recovering from yesterday's spiritual trauma; praying fervently for understanding, insight, wisdom and anything else that will help.

          Thursday September 19 th ~

     Crossed the border into southern Idaho.

          Friday September 20 th ~

     Drove east to the Baptist church in American Falls, Idaho. Arrived in time to help with the preparations for their Saturday Food Bank distribution.

     This is a unique situation. A small group who seem to accomplish quite a bit.

     Over a year ago a much larger group of Lutherans had split from their parent organization (because they couldn't accept that organizations decision to allow homosexual pastors). They teamed up with this Baptist group to share the building. So on Sundays there are two services; first Lutheran, second Baptist.

          Saturday September 21 st ~

     Got a good physical workout helping with the monthly Food Band giveaway, enjoying the opportunity to spend time with others while doing some good.

          Sunday September 22 nd ~

     Attended the first (Lutheran) service, then the second (Baptist) which gave me the honor of leading the song service. Lunch out with one of the couples, then again during evening (Baptist) service I enjoyed the opportunity to share a bunch of songs.

  

And so begins another week.  

           May The Lord Our God

Guard, Guide And Direct You.
In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Yours in Christ, Larry

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