July is almost history! It was another action-packed month. We just returned from an exciting tour in the state of Iowa.
On Wednesday, July 15th, we drove to Sumner, IA, to sing and minister at the Faith Evangelical Church. From the moment we drove into the community, we felt excitement in the air. As we drove down Main Street, I said, "Larry, look!" Up on the movie theatre marquee, it read, "Land of the Lost, PG-13" and then directly underneath, "Lundstrom Event at Faith". I thought how fitting that was as we came to reach the lost in that community. How timely! We drove into the church parking lot and were greeted by exuberant church members anxious to help us load in and set up. They were upbeat and joyful…very willing to help and assist in any way they could. Years ago we ministered there with the Lundstroms when we conducted a Citywide crusade in which great numbers came to Christ. Now, these many years later, many of those who made decisions in that rally have grown and matured in Christ plus those who have worked as counselors are still there encouraging, serving God and making an impact on the community.
As the church began filling up with visitors and church members, the enthusiasm of the event reverberated throughout the sanctuary. We began to sing and, the congregation began to clap and smile. It was like an ol' fashioned campmeeting. When the altar call was given, those who were hungry for Christ streamed up to the altar to pray. Later on, I met a young man in his 20's who towered over me at 6'6 coming out of the counseling room. He looked down at me with tears in his eyes, shook his head and said, "Wow…the only word I can use to describe tonight and what happened at the altar…is AWESOME!" God is good!
Orval and Pauline Leyh invited us over for a delicious home-cooked meal of ham, scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, salads, rolls and fresh apple pie. What a treat! Our granddaughter, Myanna, savored every bite….and so did we! They shared this about the rally:
"Sumner Faith Evangelical Church was blessed to have Larry and Gloria Lundstrom at our church the evening of July 15th. It was a Wednesday evening, and me of little faith was sure the crowd would be very small. God was faithful in having all there that He wanted there. God is good all the time. We had many re-dedications and several found the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior for the first time.
We also enjoyed their ministry in music as well as in humor----they are a delight to all. We were truly blessed by God's presence in using Larry and Glory to minister to us."
"Thank you Larry and Gloria for coming to our church in Sumner, IA. Much prayer went into the preparation before the service. The event was well attended and the Holy Spirit was there. Many people came forward and rededicated or gave their live to Jesus Christ that night."
- Herb& Marilyn Hoepfner, Faith Evangelical Church
Attending the service was Richard Thomas, a jazz artist and pastor that was involved with ministry in New Orleans who went through Hurricane Katrina and the devastation that followed. He walked up to me and tearfully but cheerfully said, "Thanks for your service this morning. I really needed this. The devil has really been attacking me and my marriage. I have been facing discouragement and confusion. This morning I came in really disheartened. During your music, Gloria's sharing and Larry's sermon, I was really touched. I received hope again to get back in there and do what God has called me to do. Thanks so much!"
As great as that is…I truly want to live my life so that when people meet me or see me, they will see the love of God in my life. I pray that they will see a resemblance of my Heavenly Father in me. If that happens, I will feel that my life has not been lived in vain.
Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven."
On Time
We had built our dream house several years ago, and furnished it with quality pieces as we could afford them. Now the delivery truck carrying the last purchase, a new bedroom suite, was pulling into the driveway.
Dill Dip
1 (8 oz) ctn. Sour cream (1 cup) 1 T. dried parsley flakes
1 c. mayonnaise 1 T. sugar
1 T. dried dill weed 2 tsp. celery salt
Mix all ingredients together. Use immediately or chill for later use. Makes 2 cups of dip to be used with crackers, raw vegetables or chips.
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