September 7, 2015

Greetings,
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   Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Psalm 30:4-5

          Monday August 31 st ~

     A day of chores. First I published from the Covenant church here in Eureka, California. Also did the laundry-mat thing and arranged a nursing home for the morrow.

     Got over to friends' Dennis & Daphany so she could do a bug check in my hair. I've had an itchy scalp lately. Thankfully, no lice. It was all in my head (imagination that is).

          Tuesday September 1 st ~

     Sang at the "Seaview" nursing home for a nice group of folks. The activity director told me this, "I've been playing one of your Cd's for residents in their rooms as they near their last days". She went on to share about the positive effects she'd observed.

     Needless to say, hearing this lifted my spirit.

          Wednesday September 2 nd ~

     Started caulking on the roof-vent of the van and also did an oil & filter change.

     Joined the folks here at the Covenant church for their Wednesday evening fellowship meal.

          Thursday September 3 rd ~

     Ministered at the "Granada" nursing home here in Eureka. The activity director had gathered a nice group of residents and she even stuck around for the whole time. I've noticed that when staff members join-in, it seems to help in many ways.

     Back at the church I did some more caulking on the van's roof.

          Friday September 4 th ~

     Attended the early morning men's meeting here at the church, then ministered in the memory care section of the "Eureka Health & Rehab" facility.

     Swung by friends' Dennis & Daphany's to pick up the traveling companion she made for me. A cute little crocheted kangaroo (Click for Image).

          Saturday September 5 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday September 6 th ~

     Enjoyed the honor of leading the song service at the Calvary church in Fields Landing, followed by some sweet fellowship time with dear Brothers and Sisters.

 

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!

August 31, 2015

Greetings,
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   In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

Hebrews 1:1-4

          Monday August 24 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the Restoration Worship Center in Bandon, Oregon. Then drove south down the coast to a State campground for the night.

          Tuesday August 25 th ~

     Continued south to Brookings, Oregon where I arranged to sing tomorrow for the folks at the "Good Samaritan" nursing home. These sweet folks allowed me to park overnight at their facility and even treated me to a meal.

          Wednesday August 26 th ~

     Sang for the residents here in the "Good Samaritan". This facility's occupancy is down. I was told; due (at least in part) to some State rule changes enacted by their previous Governor to move border-line patients out of skilled nursing homes into assisted living facilities in an effort to save State dollars.

     I heard some pretty strong feelings of concern for those individuals not getting the care they needed, resulting in increased hospitalizations and even one premature death.

     There seems to be some hope of this mandate being removed.

          Thursday August 27 th ~

     Having crossed into California, I drove south to Eureka where the folks at the First Covenant Church allow me to park while in the area and even give me a loner key for easy access the shower.

          Friday August 28 th ~

     Attended an early morning men's meeting here at the church, then sang for eight residents at the "Especially You" assisted living facility here in Eureka.

          Saturday August 29 th ~

     Hooked up with my friend Dennis (Pastor at the Calvary church in Fields Landing) which is just outside of Eureka.

          Sunday August 30 th ~

     Enjoyed the opportunity to share during the worship service at the church in Fields Landing. One of the rare times I had to stand behind the Pulpit because they have a camera set-up there to Skype the service with a secluded mountain community named Honeydew.

     Lunch and dinner was spent in sweet fellowship with long time friends' Dennis, Daphany, Fred and Carolyn.

    

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!

August 24, 2015

Greetings,
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   Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:8-13

          Monday August 17 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the Nazarene Church in North Bend, Oregon.
     I've been parked and plugged in here for a few days. Tonight, along about 3:00 am, local police knocked on the van, waking me up to ask if I had permission to be here. Thankfully they believed me when I said, "Yes".

     By the way; today is the eleven year anniversary of this ministry. On August 17, 2004 I sang at the first nursing home in Austin, Texas and hit the road shortly thereafter.

          Tuesday August 18 th ~

     Sang at the "Inland Point" assisted living facility here in North Bend.

          Wednesday August 19 th ~

     Spent some time today doing vehicle repair on the van. Replaced the 30 amp power converter that got fried a few months ago in Ohio. Ron (the Pastor here) very graciously offered to cover the cost of the new part. Almost two hundred dollars. And also had the tools I needed to do the job. Sweet!

          Thursday August 20 th ~

     Having said my goodbyes to these dear folks, I drove down the coast to Bandon, Oregon where I was able to sing for a few residents at the "West Wind Court".

          Friday August 21 st ~

     Ministered at the "Pacific View" assisted living facility here in Bandon for a large group of folks in their assisted living section.

          Saturday August 22 nd ~

     Back to "Pacific View" to sing in their memory care section for about 16 residents.

          Sunday August 23 rd ~

     Attended worship services at the "Restoration Worship Center" here in Bandon where I've been parked for the past few days. These dear folks gave me the opportunity to share a Special.     

    
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!