May 11, 2015

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/5-11-2015.html

   Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:18

          Monday May 4 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the Lodge at "Inspiration Ministries" in southern Wisconsin. Then spent the rest of the day assembling Cd's for handing out in nursing homes, having sat-up the TPS (temporary printing shop) in the cabin I've been given the use of.

          Tuesday May 5 th ~

     Ministered at the Care Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Then back at (I.M.) there was a Blood Drive going on at the Lodge, so I contributed a pint.

          Wednesday May 6 th ~

     Finished burning Cd's and printing labels as well as jacket covers for Cd cases and ministry cards. Should be enough for the rest of the year.

          Thursday May 7 th ~

     Transitioned back to the TRS (temporary recording studio) and finished editing "The Old Rugged Cross" Click to Hear.

     Then sang for the folks here at "Inspiration Ministries" in their "Family Room". We had one of the biggest crowds since I've been coming here. I love the exuberance exhibited by those with no inhibitions. One of the young lady's would jump up and enthusiastically blurt out words to the songs she knew (not always in the right places). Her excitement brought smiles and joy to many of us.

          Friday May 8 th ~

     Started recording tracks for the next song "Blessed Assurance", then drove twenty miles to the other side of Elkhorn for a sweet visit with Sisters' Cindy & Joy.

     Back to camp for a walk and shower before friends' Dwayne & Karen picked me up for a fish fry dinner at a local restaurant.

          Saturday May 9 th ~

     Spent the first half of the day doing some recording work. Then a half day of rest.

          Sunday May 10 th ~

     Attended "Faith Baptist" in Delavan where I had the opportunity to share a bit during the worship service. Then back to camp for a Sunday afternoon nap. 

    
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 5, 2015

Greetings,
For this week's newsletter click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/5-4-2015.html

   Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:28-31

          Monday April 27 th ~

     After running some errands in town (Grinnell, Iowa) I got over to a Sister's house to publish the newsletter, do laundry, get a shower and enjoy a delicious dinner with old friends.

          Tuesday April 28 th ~

     One of the back tires on the van was getting some bald spots on the tread. A dear Sister with connections to a Shop in town arranged for a new tire as a donation. Sweet!

     Sang at the "Windsor Manor" assisted living facility here in Grinnell for a lovely group of folks. One of the residents shared an awesome observation. She said, "This is the first time I've heard the word of the Lord since I've been here."

     The Spirit must have been moving mightily because the activity director was crying as she came up to me afterwords, gave me a big hug and said, "This touched my heart."

          Wednesday April 29 th ~

     Crossed the border into Wisconsin and stopped in Shullsburg to sing at their small nursing home.

     Got an email from a Sister in Alabama. With her permission I thought I'd share it with y'all.

     Larry, Just listened to What A Friend We Have In Jesus. That was my mothers (Carmen) favorite song. She used to play it on the piano & we would all sing along. Mother passed away on Easter morning (2003) while Tom & I were in sunrise services & she appeared to me in her young body. What a glorious confirmation of life for eternity.

         
          Thursday April 30 th ~

     Made it to "Inspiration Ministries" in southern Wisconsin where as in previous years I've been given the use of one of their cabins.

     I.M. is a non-profit, faith bases facility with residents of all ages suffering from physical and or mental disabilities. Located at the junction of two rural highways, they have a thrift store and workshop which some of the residents work in.

     In the back wooded area of the property there is a large Conference Center and a number of all-season-cabins spread about. There's an area with several RV hookups which I'm able to park at.

     So today I unpacked the recording equipment and sat up the TRS (temporary recording studio) and started working on "The Old Rugged Cross".

          Friday May 1 st ~

     At Inspiration Ministries' Friday morning Devotion time I was given the opportunity to share some songs and a report on the Australian Mission. Then an afternoon doing more recording work.

          Saturday May 2 nd ~

     Morning recording work, then walked to the front of the property to join the folks for CMA's (Christian Motorcycle Association) annual event. About 140 members came here this year to grill hamburgers & hotdogs and take residents for rides on their bikes. Festive!

          Sunday May 3 rd ~

     Attended worship services at the "Living Word Assembly of God" church in Delavan, Wisconsin where I was given the honor of sharing during their Sermon time. Then joined most of the congregation at the Pastor's house for lunch and fellowship.

    
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!

April 27, 2015

Greetings,
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   This is my command: Love each other. "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
John 15:17, 18

          Monday April 20 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the "Christ's Church" in Ottumwa, Iowa. Also spent some hours finishing the editing on one of the songs recorded this past year for the next Cd. Click to Hear "What a Friend We Have in Jesus".

          Tuesday April 21 st ~

     Ministered at the "Good Samaritan" here in Ottumwa. First in the west wing Alzheimer's Unit for a small group, then in the east wing Alzheimer's Unit for another group and eventually over in the Chapel of the main complex for a much larger group of residents and quite a few staff members.

          Wednesday April 22 nd ~

     Shared at the "Vista Woods" nursing home here in Ottumwa. Then drove to Grinnell, Iowa where I arranged several facilities for the next few days and parked at the "Westfield" church just outside of town where they were holding the last night of a half week Revival.

          Thursday April 23 rd ~

     Sang at the "Mayflower" facility in the "Carmen Center" which is their purpose built activity area.

          Friday April 24 th ~

     Ministered at the "St. Francis Manor" here in Grinnell. Then later in the evening, joined friends from the church for dinner out.

          Saturday April 25 th ~

     Joined a group from the church taking young-lings to a Skating Rink for the afternoon. Throwing caution to the wind, I put on some in-line skates and gave it a go. Did okay. No falls, broken bones or bruises.

          Sunday April 26 th ~

     Attended services at "Westfield" where I was given the sermon time to share in song and testimony about the Aussie Mission.

     Then spent time with a dear Sister for lunch and an afternoon Play (Dorthy in Wonderland) with elementary school cast members.

    

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!