June 8, 2015

   Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.
Proverbs 3:25, 26

          Monday June 1 st ~

     Published the newsletter from the home of my host Jim & Sharon here in Oneonta, New York. Then, using Jim's tools, I spent the rest of the day doing cabinet alteration to accommodate and secure the new microwave they provided.

          Tuesday June 2 nd ~

     Said my goodbyes to this sweet couple. Drove down the street to the "Chestnut" nursing home here in Oneonta where I was able to minister. Then on the road again.

          Wednesday June 3 rd ~

     Driving north I stopped in Boonville, New York and sang at the "Sunset" nursing home.

          Thursday June 4 th ~

     Crossed the border into Canada where the border patrol put me through the ringer. Searching the van and questioning me for quite some time trying to come to an understanding of my "Out-of-the-Box" lifestyle.

     Eventually, in the end, I was grudgingly allowed to enter the country. They even told me I could sing in nursing homes and churches, but I couldn't do any "Real Work".
     Drove north to Smiths Falls, Ontario and ministered at the "Willowdale" facility where I was enthusiastically received.

          Friday June 5 th ~

     Made the turn west, stopping in the small town of Cobden where I was able to share at the "Caresant Care" retirement home.

          Saturday June 6 th ~

     Drove a bit further west to a private campground where I got in a nice long walk and some R & R.

          Sunday June 7 th ~

     Drove to the town of Mattawa where I attended the "St. Alban the Martyr" Anglican Church. The Priest-in-Charge (Karen) gave me fifteen minutes during the service to share in song, testimony and message. And at the coffee and cake fellowship afterwards they even slipped me a little something for the ministry.

    
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!

June 1, 2015

Greetings,
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   The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

Proverbs 17:27, 28

          Monday May 25 th ~

     Memorial Day!

          Published the newsletter from the Nazarene church in Logansport, Indiana. Then joined the pastor (Jeff) for lunch at their house. Followed by a rare afternoon nap back in the van. Then attended the evening Revival service going on this week.

          Tuesday May 26 th ~

     Said my goodbyes and drove to Kokomo, Indiana to the "Friendship Haven" retirement community where I was able to sing for the folks and visit my friend Mary Ellen.

          Wednesday May 27 th ~

     Crossed into Ohio and sang in the Alzheimer's section of the "Van Wert Manor". Then on to the town of Willard where I plugged in at the Assembly of God church. A mild disaster struck!

     Best we can figure is: This is the first time someone plugged into the 30 amp RV outlet installed a while back, incorrectly. They wired it 220 instead of the proper 110. Fried the electronics in my power converter and the microwave. Thankfully the air conditioner and frig survived.

          Thursday May 28 th ~

     Headed north stopping at an RV place where an unfriendly old codger took a quick look at the converter, grudgingly giving me a little information to work with. I decided not to let them fool with it and continued northeast crossing the corner of Pennsylvania into New York State.
     Found a family campground with a friendly maintenance man (Todd) who took a look with his voltage meter helping me isolate the damaged converter which got some electrical outlets working. Wouldn't let me pay him for his effort.

          Friday May 29 th ~

     Continuing east, I stopped in Olean, New York and ministered at the "Eden Heights" facility. First in the main activity area, then back in the memory care section.

          Saturday May 30 th ~

     Drove to Oneonta, New York to meet Jim & Sharon for the first time. For many years they've been ministering in nursing homes in their area. A few years ago they stumbled onto my website and began communicating. A few months ago I felt that it was time to loop into the northeast and say hi.

          Sunday May 31 st ~

     Accompanied my host to another town where they held a worship service for 40 folks in a nursing home. I too was given the honor of sharing a bit in song and message. On the way back Jim & Sharon stopped at a Walmart to purchase a microwave for me. May God Bless Them!  

    
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 25, 2015

Greetings,
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   One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.

Acts 16:14

          Monday May 11 th ~

     Published this weeks' newsletter from the home of old friends' John & Connie in Weldon, Illinois. Said my goodbyes and headed northeast.

          Tuesday May 19 th ~

     Sang at "The Annex" (long term care facility attached to the hospital in Gibson City, Illinois).

          Wednesday May 20 th ~

     Crossed into Indiana to the town of Logansport where I hooked up with folks at the Nazarene church.

     Arranged a couple of nursing homes for the next few days. Ate lunch with the new pastor (Jeff) and enjoyed the opportunity to share song and testimony at mid-week services.

          Thursday May 21 st ~

     Breakfast with one of the church members, then to Walmart for some insulin where I got a shock. Turns out that this past year the State of Indiana reclassified the insulin I use as a prescription drug. Bummer!

     Went on over to the nursing home I arranged yesterday (WoodBridge). Sang for the folks, then drove to the Illinois border and back (140 mile round trip) for some insulin.

     Got back to the church in the afternoon in time to do an oil change on the van and join Jeff for dinner.

          Friday May 22 nd ~

     Ministered at "The Chase Center" here in Logansport. And later enjoyed a Fish Fry dinner with friends' Rod & Cheryl.

          Saturday May 23 rd ~

     Joined a bunch of the Nazarene folks for a cookout at Horace & Linda's place.

          Sunday May 24 th ~

     Attended worship services at the Church of God here in Logansport where I'd been invited to share a bit in song and testimony. Then got out to Horace and Linda's for lunch, a visit and stuck around for another evening cookout they hosted for the Church of God group. 

    
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!