Quitman, Georgia

"Refuge of Hope" Quitman, Georgia

     The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind. It is not the dead who praise the LORD, those who go down to the place of silence; it is we who extol the LORD, both now and forevermore. Praise the LORD.

Psalm 115:16-18

             Monday January 1 st ~

     Published from the home of friends' Sarah & Tom in Brewton, Alabama. And watched the Georgia/Oklahoma college football playoff game with them.

          Tuesday January 2 nd ~

     Drove to Elba, Alabama and ministered at the "Taylor Mills" assisted living facility.

          Wednesday January 3 rd ~

     Sang for the folks at the "Wynnwood" assisted living facility in Enterprise, Alabama.

          Thursday January 4 th ~

     Crossed the border into Georgia to an army corp campground where I got the first discount with my new "Senior Pass".

          Friday January 5 th ~

     Drove to Quitman, Georgia and touched base with old friends.

          Saturday January 6 th ~

     Joe (one of the leaders of the Saturday morning service held at the rather large nursing home in town) gave me a half hour to share with the folks in songs & messages.

          Sunday January 7 th ~

     Attended the Methodist church in Quitman where I enjoyed the opportunity to share a bit in both services. Then back out to the "Refuge of Hope" (a very successful prison ministry) where I've been parking while in this area.

         

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!

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Brewton, Alabama

Christmas Day at the "Mission" in Laurel, Mississippi.

     An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 24:26

             Monday December 25 th ~

     Christmas Day!

          Published the newsletter from the "Salem Heights" Baptist church in Laurel, Mississippi. Then got over to the "Mission" in town where I enjoyed the opportunity to share a song and short message after their Christmas meal.

          Tuesday December 26 th ~

     Crossed the border into Alabama to the town of Brewton where I hooked up with old friends at the "Dogwood Hills" church.

          Wednesday December 27 th ~

     Ministered at the "West Gate" nursing home in town.

     Attended mid-week services at "The Well".

          Thursday December 28 th ~

     Sang for ten folks at the "Country Place" senior living facility in Brewton.

          Friday December 29 th ~

     Shared with a few at "The Meadows" assisted living facility. Then joined Tom & Sarah for lunch. They are the generous couple who donated the current "Tour Bus".

          Saturday December 30 th ~

     A walk in a park.

     Lunch with the pastor of Dogwood (Tommy).

     A bit of rest.

          Sunday December 31 st ~

     Attended services at Dogwood where I was able to share in song and short message.

     To bed long before the beginning of the new year.

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!

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Laurel, Mississippi

Sunset during mid-week fellowship meal at "Salem Heights" in Laurel, Mississippi.

     Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.

Psalm 33:1-3

             Monday December 18 th ~

     Ministered for some folks at the "Jefferson Davis Hospital Extended Care Facility" in Prentiss, Mississippi.

          Tuesday December 19 th ~

     Hooked up with folks at the "Salem Heights Baptist Church" just outside of Laurel, Mississippi.

     Good Timing! They were hosting their noon "Senior Banquet" where I was given the honor of sharing a couple of songs. Then in the evening, at their "Teachers Banquet" I got to share a couple more songs.

     Lunch: Turkey, Ham & Dressing.

     Dinner: Fish Fry.

     Ate too much.

          Wednesday December 20 th ~

     Early part of the day doing domestic chores with the church's washer & dryer. Laptop work.

     Then after the mid-week dinner for over a hundred members, I enjoyed the opportunity to share a couple of songs in the following worship service.

          Thursday December 21 st ~

     It's my Birthday! Made it to sixty-two.

     Got over to the "Care Center of Laurel". Received a sweet welcome from the activity staff who have been here for many years. During one of the songs, the residents and staff got so excited that I actually got goosebumps. Another first.

          Friday December 22 nd ~

     Sang at the "Comfort Care Nursing Center" in Laurel. Then back to the church where I did an oil change on the van in the parking lot.

          Saturday December 23 rd ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday December 24 th ~

     Attended morning and evening services here at "Salem Heights", then joined a group of members who take a "Rib Roast Dinner" to the guys at the "Mission" in town.

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!

To Donate (Love Offering) Click Here