Clinton, Illinois

John & Connie's rig.

John & Connie

   Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:1-4

             Monday April 9 th ~

     Started this week parked at the "Westfield Community Church" in Grinnell, Iowa with about three inches of snow on the ground.

     Streets were passable, so I got over to the laundry mat and published the newsletter; doing double chores.

     Then met my Sister in Christ (Francene) for a goodbye lunch in anticipation of heading out tomorrow.

          Tuesday April 10 th ~

     Got on the road early and crossed into Illinois.

          Wednesday April 11 th ~

     Stopped in Toulon, Illinois and sang for the folks in their nursing home.

          Thursday April 12 th ~

     Ministered in the "Garden Court" (memory care section of Liberty Village) in Clinton, Illinois. Then hooked up with old friends' John & Connie at the "Little Galilee Christian Camp" just outside of Clinton.

     John & Connie are connected to a ministry (Sowers) comprised of RV'ers who spend time at facilities like this one helping out with repairs, maintenance and such. John & Connie also have a music ministry SaltyStrings.com whereby they share in nursing homes and churches.

          Friday April 13 th ~

     Sang for a large group in the main activity room at "Liberty Village".

          Saturday April 14 th ~

     Enjoyed the opportunity to share with about forty folks during a Senior (70 and older) Luncheon Banquet at a church in Decatur, Illinois.

     John & Connie were scheduled there a month or so ago. But John has been dealing with a sever back issue the past few days. So they gave me the honor of stepping in.

          Sunday April 15 th ~

     This morning here at "Little Galilee", a group of thirty women (members of a quilting/scrap-booking club) staying at the camp this weekend, held a worship service where I was given the chance to share a bit in song & message.

          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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Grinnell, Iowa

Worn out brake shoes, leaking brake cylinders, leaking axle seals.

   Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
Proverbs 14:4

             Monday April 2 nd ~

     My first stop this morning was at one of the "Westfield Community Church" members (Andy & Karen's) auto repair shop, where Andy diagnosed an issue with the van's rear wheels and ordered parts.

     Then to the laundry mat where I did that weekly chore and published using their wifi, followed by lunch with a dear Sister in Christ.

          Tuesday April 3 rd ~

     Ministered at the "Grinnell Health & Rehab" facility here in Grinnell.

          Wednesday April 4 th ~

     Enjoyed the honor of being the Guest Speaker for the youth night at "Westfield".

          Thursday April 5 th ~

     Got the van over to Andy & Karen's shop this morning where they replaced the rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders and axle seals.

     I have a feeling that these dear folks charged much less than they could or should have for the work. A sweet blessing!

     Got over to the "Mayflower" facility in town to sing for the folks.

          Friday April 6 th ~

     Ministered at the "St. Frances" nursing home here in Grinnell.

          Saturday April 7 th ~

     A day of rest.

          Sunday April 8 th ~

     The Nazarene church in town very graciously gave me the sermon time to share during worship services this morning. I then enjoyed a traditional Sunday lunch at the home of some of the members.

         

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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Grinnell, Iowa

"Westfield Community Church" Grinnell, Iowa

   A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

Proverbs 29:15

             Monday March 26 th ~

     Joined my host (Paul) for an early morning service being held every day this Easter week. Then back to his house to publish the newsletter.

     More visiting with my host, then drove east-northeast. In Moberly, Iowa where I had to detour around some flooded roads. They'd had five inches of rain during the day.

          Tuesday March 27 th ~

     Crossed the border into Iowa and hooked up with folks at "Christ's Church" in Ottumwa.

          Wednesday March 28 th ~

     Sang at "The Haven" memory care facility. Then next door at the "Vista Woods" nursing home here in town.

     At mid-week services I was given the chance to share a short song, testimony and message before their class time.

          Thursday March 29 th ~

     Ministered at the "Ridgewood" nursing home here in Ottumwa.

          Friday March 30 th ~

     At the "Good Samaritan" facility in town, their Chaplain (Jeremy) gave me the first half of their devotion time to share. I then went into the Alzheimer's Unit to sing for a smaller (14 folks) group.

          Saturday March 31 st ~

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

          Sunday April 1 st ~

     Enjoyed the opportunity to share a bit during the Easter Service here at Westfield.

         

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