Johannesburg, South Africa

Heading south across the equator

Rental Car

Landing in Johannesburg

     Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32

             Monday April 23 rd ~     Spent the day here at the Nazarene church in Logansport, Indiana packing for the upcoming mission trip.

          Tuesday April 24 th ~

     Parked the van at my friends' (Horace & Linda's) house. They are storing it for me while I'm gone. And even took me to Indianapolis Airport (100 miles away). An awesome gift.

     The first leg to Atlanta, Georgia. Then (Praise God!) on the nearly full overseas flight to Johannesburg, I ended up with a three row section of seats all to myself. Sweet!

          Wednesday April 25 th ~

     Laying scrunched up across these three seats made it possible for me to take a few naps on this fifteen hour flight, which helped a bit. We arrived near sundown local time. The driver (Samuel) from the lodge I'd booked, was waiting at the terminal holding a placard with my name on it and promptly whisked me through this major city (20 minute ride) to my destination. Where the owner surprisingly upgraded me to a slightly nicer/bigger room.

     What a blessing to be able to soak in a nice big hot bathtub for a bit.

          Thursday April 26 th ~

     Slept very little last night, on & off. My body has been fighting off a cold.

     Research online showed most car rentals in my area had negative reviews. But the closest one had good reviews. So, unable to catch up on sleep, I walked towards Thrifty Car Rental, about 2 kilometers away and arranged one for tomorrow.

          Friday April 27 th ~

     Rough night. Very little sleep. Coughing, runny nose. Took a taxi to the car rental agency (didn't feel well enough to walk). Made a stop at a nearby store for some bread and cheese. Spent the rest of the day back at the lodge doing the plenty-of-liquids, aspirin and bed rest thing.
    

     Today is a national holiday here: Freedom Day! It celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on April 27 in 1994.

         
          Saturday April 28 th ~

     Not feeling well at all.

          Sunday April 29 th ~

     Had a nice little church picked out online to attend, but decided to not share this cold with them. However, I am feeling a little better today.

    

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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Logansport, Indiana

"Nazarene Church" Logansport, Indiana

     If you say, "The LORD is my refuge," and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
Psalm 91:9-13

             Monday April 16 th ~

     Parked at the "Little Galilee Christian Camp" just outside of Clinton, Illinois. Temperature just below freezing most all day, snowing lightly with some accumulation.

     My friends John & Connie in their travel trailer parked beside me, allowed me to publish from their mobile hot spot.

          Tuesday April 17 th ~

     Said my goodbyes and headed east, stopping in Gibson City, Illinois to minister at the "Heritage Health" nursing home.

          Wednesday April 18 th ~

     Having crossed into Indiana, I hooked up with old friends at the Nazarene church in Logansport, Indiana where I was given time to share in song, testimony and message during mid-week services.

          Thursday April 19 th ~

     Unpacked the Cd burner and printing equipment, spending the bulk of the day assembling Cd's for handing out in nursing homes.

     Then my old friend (Horace) picked me up for dinner, followed by the mid-week service at the "Church of God" where I got to share a bit.

          Friday April 20 th ~

     Drove twenty miles to Kokomo, Indiana and sang before lunch at "Friendship Haven" where my old friend Mary Ellen lives. Then back to Logansport to finish the Cd project.

          Saturday April 21 st ~

     Lord willing I'll be leaving in three days (Tuesday) on a mission trip to South Africa. Spent time today on the laptop booking the flight and such. Please pray for me.

          Sunday April 22 nd ~

     Shared a "Special" during morning services here at the Naz church. Lunch with some Sisters. More laptop (booking) work. Evening services. To bed.

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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