April 10, 2017

"Westfield Community Church" Grinnell, Iowa

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/4-10-2017.html

    So the other disciples told him (Thomas), "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
John 20:24-29

          Monday April 3 rd ~

     Published the newsletter from the "Christ's Church" in Ottumwa, Iowa.

          Tuesday April 4 th ~

     Sang for a sweet group of folks at "The Haven" memory care facility here in town.

          Wednesday April 5 th ~

     A windy/rainy/cold day. The front came through early morning rock'n-the-boat.

     Joined Dan (Pastor) for a fellowship lunch and at mid-week services sang a couple of songs.

          Thursday April 6 th ~

     Ministered at the "Vista Woods" nursing home here in Ottumwa.

          Friday April 7 th ~

     Shared with a bunch of folks at the "Ridgewood" specialty care facility. Then lunch with Dan.

          Saturday April 8 th ~

     Drove to Grinnell, Iowa and hooked up with friends at the "Westfield Community Church".

          Sunday April 9 th ~

     Attended services here at "Westfield" where I was given the sermon time to share about Israel with pictures, questions and answers.

     Lunch with a group, then joined  a couple (Jann & Curtis) to minister at the "Grinnell Healthcare" nursing home.

           

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 3, 2017

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/4-3-2017.html

    When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
Luke 3:21, 22

          Monday March 27 th ~

     Published the newsletter from the home of Phil & Sue in Norwood, Missouri. Then drove north on this rainy day to the nursing home in Fayette, Missouri where I'm allowed to park, plug-in and shower.

          Tuesday March 28 th ~

     Sang at the "Care Center" here in Fayette. Then drove to Lexington, Missouri and hooked up with old friends' Paul & Lisa.

          Wednesday March 29 th ~

     Ministered in the Alzheimer's section of the "Riverbend Heights" facility here in Lexington. Then uploaded the "My Journey Through Israel" movie (click to view) from the wifi at the First Baptist Church which Paul pastors.

     Then at the evening service I got to share the "Israeli Slide Show".

          Thursday March 30 th ~

     Shared in the main section at "Riverbend". Minimal help from staff and (shortly after I started) half the residents left for a smoke break.

          Friday March 31 st ~

     In Macon, Missouri I was able to minister at one of their "Care Centers" where activity staff enthusiastically gathered folks and even stuck around for our time together. Sweet!

          Saturday April 1 st ~

     Some time off.

          Sunday April 2 nd ~

     Drove to the small town of Greentop, Missouri where I was invited to share a Special in the Baptist church. Then crossed the border into Iowa and parked at the "Christ's Church" in Ottumwa.

           

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!

March 27, 2017

Sue, Phil & Marie

Greetings,
For Newsletter with music and pictures click on;www.nursinghomemusicministry.com/3-27-2017.html

    Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is in your midst."
Luke 17: 20, 21

          Monday March 20 th ~

     Started this week in Hartford, Arkansas. Drove to Greenwood and did the laundry thing. Then over to the "Retirement Center" to minister at this facility with a large percentage of patients dealing with mild cognitive issues.

     Those who attended (nine) were enthusiastic. Singing along and requesting their favorite songs.

          Tuesday March 21 st ~

     Continuing north, stopped in Jasper, Arkansas and sang at the "Newton County Nursing Home". A couple were just finishing a Bible Study and stuck around to help me sing for the folks.

          Wednesday March 22 nd ~

     Having crossed into Missouri, I connected with folks at the Baptist church in Macomb. Arranged a couple of nursing homes for the next few days. And attended mid-week services.

          Thursday March 23 rd ~

     Drove to Mountain Grove, Missouri and ministered at the "Country Living" assisted living facility.

     An oil change on the van back at the church in Macomb and dinner with old friends.

          Friday March 24 th ~

     Sang for the residents at "Rocky Ridge Health & Rehab" in Mansfield, Missouri.

          Saturday March 25 th ~

     Spent time on the laptop creating the "My Journey Through Israel" slide show & movie.

          Sunday March 26 th ~

     A full day! Attended the "Cowboy Church" in the area where I had the honor of sharing about the trip to Israel. Then to a small town (Vanzant) for a late morning service where I was given the sermon time to share in song, testimony and message.

     Lunch with a couple of family's, then during the evening service back in Macomb, I enjoyed the opportunity of sharing the slide show "My Journey Through Israel". 

                 

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!