June 5, 2017

"Hospital Long Term Care" Rugby, North Dakota

"Trinity Healthcare" Minot, North Dakota

Greetings,
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    "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty." The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. At the king's command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
Daniel 6:22-24

          Monday May 22 nd  ~

     Memorial Day! Ministered at the "Haaland Home" assisted living facility in Rugby, North Dakota.

          Tuesday May 30 th ~

     Sang in the long term care section of the Hospital here in Rugby for about twenty folks.

          Wednesday May 31 st ~

     Drove west to Minot, North Dakota and hooked up with friends' Bob, Dan and their families. Pastors at a couple of churches here.

     Attended mid-week services at "The Lighthouse" church.

          Thursday June 1 st ~

     I've been given the use of an unfurnished vacant house to park at while I'm in the area. Utilities are on, so I can shower, use the kitchen and it even has a washer & dryer. Sweet!

          Friday June 2 nd ~

     Ministered at the "Trinity Healthcare" facility in Minot. This three-story complex has a huge activity area with high-tech electronics. I was able to spend the first half-hour sharing the Israeli slide show on their big screen, followed by a half-hour of gospel songs.

          Saturday June 3 rd ~

     The house I'm parked at is in a neighborhood right next to the City Zoo. So I spent time today checking out the lions and tigers.

          Sunday June 4 th ~

     Attended "Crossroad Baptist Church" here in Minot where I was given the sermon time to share the Israeli slide show. Then joined Bob (Pastor) at "Englewood Vista" for the church's monthly nursing home ministry.

     An afternoon at one of the local parks for a church picnic where Bob and I sang a bunch of gospel tunes. He has a wonderful harmonizing singing voice and awesome lead guitar pick'n.     

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 29, 2017

"Ave Maria Village" Jamestown, North Dakota

Greetings,
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    Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless. You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

          Monday May 22 nd  ~

     Started this week in Redfield, South Dakota. The sever low back pain I've been dealing with for the past week has eased up a little. So I got over to the Health & Rehab center in town where I was able to sing for a bunch of folks in the Alzheimer's Unit.

          Tuesday May 23 rd ~

     Ministered at the "Eastern Star Home" here in Redfield in their quiet Chapel.

          Wednesday May 24 th ~

     Loaded up the van. Did a little cleaning in the house which I've had the use of for the past week. Said my goodbye's and headed north.

          Thursday May 25 th ~

     Having crossed into North Dakota, I took the day off at a campground outside of Jamestown.

          Friday May 26 th ~

     Ministered here in Jamestown at the "Ave Maria Village" in their beautiful Chapel area, for a nice group of folks. Then drove a short way north to a cheap ($12) campground in New Rockford, North Dakota on this windy day.

     White-knuckle driving; tossing this high profile vehicle around a bit.

          Saturday May 27 th ~

     My low back issue (although still painful) seems to be improving each day, little by little.

          Sunday May 28 th ~

     Drove north to Leeds, North Dakota and attended the "North Prairie Lutheran" church where I was given the opportunity to share a bit at the end of the service.

     Turning west, I stopped in the town of Knox to say hi to some folks as their service was ending. Then on to Rugby, North Dakota where the owners of the "Oakwood Inn and Campground", gave me a free place to park, as in the past.      

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 22, 2017

A place to rest and heal in Tulare, South Dakota.

Greetings,
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    "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Matthew 26:41

          Monday May 15 th  ~

     Published from the Christian radio station in Redfield, South Dakota which my friend Ted oversees.

     In the afternoon, Joe (the local tire guy) installed two new tires on the van, which Ted had arranged for the church to donate. What a gift!

          Tuesday May 16 th ~

     I somehow threw my low back out. Which thankfully only happens once-in-a-great-while.

          Wednesday May 17 th ~

     My friends here have a furnished house, unoccupied at the moment. Which they've encouraged me to use. So tonight I slept on a bed in the house. Still painful getting up, but not as excruciating as sliding out of the bed in the van.

          Thursday May 18 th ~

     A day of resting and stretching out the back. Very little if any improvement.

          Friday May 19 th ~

     No improvement.

          Saturday May 20 th ~

     Broke down and took some over-the-counter pain medicine today. Helped quite a bit.

          Sunday May 21 st ~

     Took one pill and attended the Baptist church in Redfield where I was able to share a few songs.   

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!