February 10, 2014

Greetings,
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    Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
Hebrews 13:1-3

             Monday Febraury 3 rd  ~

       In Brookhaven, Mississippi I was able to minister at the "Golden Living Center" after publishing the newsletter.

     Visited some with a man who stood beside me harmonizing beautifully with the first song "In The Sweet By & By". His 75 year old wife is here rehabilitating after an automobile accident which left her with many (26?) broken bones.

          Tuesday February 4 th ~

     Sang at the "Lawrence County Nursing Home" in Monticello, Mississippi.

          Wednesday February 5 th ~

     Continued east to Laurel, Mississippi where I arranged a nursing home for tomorrow. Did laundry. Got a shower at the "Salem Heights Baptist Church". Then joined them for their fellowship meal and mid-week service where I was given fifteen minutes to share some songs and messages.

          Thursday February 6 th ~

     Ministered at the "Care Center of Laurel".

          Friday February 7 th ~

     Crossed the border into Alabama, all the way to Brewton where I hooked up with Tommy (pastor of the Dogwood Hills Assembly of God).

     They've started a prison ministry and turned the house next door into a kind of halfway house with two men staying there at the moment.

     Had a delicious spaghetti dinner with the guys and had a place to park and plug-in.

          Saturday February 8 th ~

     Spent the morning doing editing work on the laptop. Afternoon visiting with the guys.

          Sunday February 9 th ~

     Attended morning worship services at Dogwood Hills where I enjoyed the opportunity to share some songs and short messages.

     Lunch with Tommy's family, then again during the evening prayer service I got to share a bit.

    

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

P.S.    To God be the Glory!

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February 3, 2014

Greetings,
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    Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 2:11-12

          Monday January 20 th ~

      Published from the country home of Don & Sue Ellen's at Spirit Hill. Then drove into east Texas to the Mission Tejas State Park.

          Tuesday January 28 th ~

     A cold front due in --- with high temps near freezing. Thought I'd take a "Snow Day".

     It didn't snow, so we'll call it a "Day of Rest".

          Wednesday January 29 th ~

     Ministered at "The Arbor" nursing home in Rusk, Texas. Then east into Louisiana. 

          Thursday January 30 th ~

     Sang at the "Green Meadow Haven" in Coushatta, Louisiana. One of the rare times that activity staff actually canceled Bingo, in favor of the gospel music.

          Friday January 31 st ~

     Ministered at the "Autumn Leaves" assisted living facility in Winfield, Louisiana.

          Saturday February 1 st ~

     Having crossed into Mississippi, I spent the day at the Clear Spring campground in the Homochitto National Forest. Got in a couple of hikes, in spite of a swollen knee and bruised heal.

     The only other occupants in the campground were three young men in tents, who intermittently were shooting off a rifle, which of course is not permissible in this environment. At one point I offered a short gentle lecture on being men of integrity. Doing what is right, even when there's no one around to enforce it.

     Hope it helped.

          Sunday February 2 nd ~

     Drove fifteen miles east to the Baptist church in Lucien, Mississippi where I was given the honor of leading the song service, as well as sharing some short messages. These dear folks took up a sweet little love offering for the ministry.
     The pastor and wife treated me to lunch at a Cracker Barrel, and even put me up in a nice motel room so I could watch the Super Bowl.   Awesome!

    

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

P.S.    To God be the Glory!

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January 27, 2014

Greetings,
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    When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.

Psalm 8:3-5

          Monday January 20 th ~

      Published from Brother Richards house in Austin, Texas.

     Met my little brother (Ray) for brunch. Then did some running around chores in preparation for heading out tomorrow.

          Tuesday January 21 st ~

     Said my goodbyes & thank yous and drove to Lockhart, Texas where I was able to minister at the "Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center". Then on to Yoakum, Texas to Cousin Ricci's.

          Wednesday January 22 nd ~

     Spent the day palling around with Ricci and attended mid-week services in Hallettsville, Texas where I got to say hi to some more kinfolk.

     My Dad was one of twelve kids, so I've got lots of cousins in this neck-of-the-woods.

          Thursday January 23 rd ~

     Sang at the "Stevens Health & Rehab Center" here in Yoakum. First in the activity room for a bunch of "Red Hat Society" ladies, then over in the Alzheimer's Unit.

     This place was originally built and operated many years ago by some of my aunts and uncles. It has since been sold to a corporation. Part of the deal was that they got to keep the name, due to the positive reputation in the community for the high level of loving care provided.

          Friday January 24 th ~

     Ministered at the other nursing home here in Yoakum which is next to the hospital.

     Enjoyed lunch and dinner with cousins.

          Saturday January 25 th ~

     Said my goodbyes & thank yous and drove northeast to Don & Sue Ellen's (first cousins) outside of Burton, Texas for an afternoon of visiting, including some pick'n and grin'n.

          Sunday January 26 th ~

     Joined my cousins at a "Home Church" type worship service nearby, where I enjoyed the honor of contributing some songs. What a wonderful time of fellowship, including a delicious pot-luck lunch afterwords. These dear folks truly love one-another.
     Then back to Don & Sue Ellen's for some more visiting. Sweet!  

     

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

P.S.    To God be the Glory!

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