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Greetings from our home in Tennessee to you!  Our home office just got pummeled with a good ol' fashioned three day snowstorm.  We will take green grass and temperatures in the 60's, especially after seeing some of the photos of the snow piles left behind!

 

 

We came across this little "announcement" and thought we would share it with you!

 

 

 

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR "2019"!

 

It is with our deepest heartfelt sympathy I want to inform you about the death of our beloved friend and sometime enemy Mr. 2019.  He is survived by 12 wives, 52 children and 365 grandchildren.  The funeral will take place on Tuesday, 31st of December at 11:59 PM.  

His family members asked me to inform you that he accidentally died with ALL your problems, sicknesses, disappointments, frustrations, untimely deaths, shame, disgrace, barrenness, discouragements, failures and rejections.

Yet, his successor, Mr. 2020, will give : life, good health, abundant blessings, epace, joy, righteousness, promotions and breakthroughs.

May God bless you to have a prosperous New Year!

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It is truly our prayer that in this New Year, you will have the opportunity to leave behind the things that easily entangle us and instead pursue the Lord with all our hearts, souls, minds and strength!  There is truly nothing else like living as a child of God, in the freedom that He provides and in His strength made perfect in our weakness!   May you have 20-20 vision in the New Year seeing clearly the Gospel and accepting His most priceless gift to you!

 

Gloria

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Let's face it—Christmas, unfortunately, can turn into a Christmas crisis. Things can easily escalate from fun to feuds, inspirations to exasperations, from giving to non-forgiving. Please allow me to share this article with you and then I encourage you to share it with your family to remind everyone—Christmas is about the joy of a child being born to become our Savior and Prince of Peace when we keep CHRIST in CHRISTMAS.

 

'Twas The Fight Before Christmas

 

'Twas the fight before Christmas, And all through the house, Not a creature was peaceful, Not even my spouse. The bills were strung out on our table with dread, In hopes that our checkbook would not be in the red.

 

The children were fussing and throwing a fit, When Billy came screaming and cried, "I've been bit." And Momma with her skillet, and I with the remote, She said, "You change one more channel and I'll grab your throat." When on the TV there arose such a clatter, I sat up on the couch to see what was the matter.

 

When what to my wondering eyes should appear, The cable was out, it was my worst fear. "The Cowboys, the Celtics, the Raiders, the Knicks, Without the sports channel I'd soon need a fix!" And then in the midst of my grievous sorrow, I remembered the times I had promised, "tomorrow°"

 

"Not now, my children, but at some soon time, Dad will play with you, and things will be fine." Now under conviction, I looked at my wife, Where was my kindness? Why all the strife? My heart quickly softened; I now saw my task, Some love and attention was all they had asked.

 

I gathered my family and called them by name, And told them with God's help I'd not be the same. We'll keep Christ in Christmas and honor His plan. No more fights before Christmas—on that we will stand.

 

My children's eyes twinkled; they squealed with delight. My wife gladly nodded; she knew I was right. It was the fight before Christmas, but God's love had come through, And just like He does, He made all things new.

 

by Tony Cooke and David Beebe

www.tonycooke.org

 

 

This Christmas, let's be intentional to remind ourselves this is a season to share love, joy and the gift of forgiveness. It's the season to forgive the past and look forward to the future. We will be celebrating Christmas in Nashville with family and look foward to all the opportunities for memory-making!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

 

Gloria

 

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REFLECTION

 

 

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RECIPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easy Dipped Sugar Cookie Sticks

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookies (or your homemade recipe)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

8 oz white candy coating (almond bark), cut into pieces (from 20-oz package)

2 tablespoons red, green or white decorator sugar crystals, decors or sprinkles

 

Heat oven to 350°F. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.

In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Add flour; stir with spoon or hands until well blended. Place cookie dough on cookie sheet; press into 15x8-inch rectangle. With pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough into 30 (4x1-inch) sticks (do not separate).

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes. Cut into 30 sticks with pizza cutter or sharp knife. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks, separating into cookie sticks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, melt candy coating as directed on package. Dip one end of each stick into candy coating; dip or sprinkle with sugar crystals.

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I have to chuckle, here I am in Tennessee where usually the temperatures are nice and moderate in the 70's.  However, last night, we got a strong "taste" of the cold front that moved through.  The temperature dropped from 64 degrees yesterday to 7 degrees wind chill, and we even were surprised to wake up to a slight dusting of snow.  They have cancelled most of the schools in the area due to the "snowstorm" and as you can see by the picture, this "snowstorm" is certainly not quite like the South Dakota snowstorms we are used to!   I am sure my Midwesterners can find some amusement out of this like I do!

 

 

 

 

 

Regardless, it turned from fall to winter overnight.  The freezing rain that came with the snow is certainly not fun so it is a good idea to stay put.  Again, I am reminded how "tough" we Midwestern people are!  I think of all the farmers, ranchers, construction workers that continue working in cold, blustery and often dangerous conditions because you just do what you have to do!  I don't, however,  miss bundling up the kiddos in their snowsuits in the old bus in order to keep them warm overnight in the freezing temperatures.  I've grown a little soft!  HA!

 

 

 

 

 

With Thanksgiving arriving, we are so thankful for God allowing us the privilege of being in ministry and seeing so many lives changed by being able to share the simple Gospel message this past year and all the years prior! 

 

Larry continues to witness daily to people, one on one, which is certainly his niche!  I love to see him in his element with the twinkle in his eye as he begins to share the Gospel!  He keeps on going and going winning souls for Jesus!

 

May you have a blessed Thanksgiving!  Truly  remember to give thanks that we are free in America ot worship!   

 

As we enter into this Thanksgiving season, I wanted to share this article with you...some favorite memories!

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD....FOR HE IS GOOD!

 

 

Thanksgiving always brings back memories of my childhood. With a family of 13—there was always a hustle and bustle for Mom and I to get ready for the big day; there was an immense amount of baking to be done. The previous day she would bake white bread, dark bread, wheat bread, dinner rolls, buns, filled bismarcks, donuts, several varieties of pies, cinnamon rolls and bars. The kitchen and dining room looked like a city bakery! The dining room table, the top of the chest freezer, and all the counters in the kitchen and stove were covered with baked goods just waiting to be devoured. You would think it would take a while, but with our large family and guests, it barely made it two days before it was all gone!  Then mom, bless her heart, the day before Thanksgiving would take out a 25 pound or even bigger turkey and begin the preparation process for the oven. She placed it in the oven about midnight on low heat, getting up every two hours to baste it so it would be super moist.

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Day would arrive and while the turkey was nesting and roasting in the oven, my dad and brothers would go on their traditional hunting excursion, returning home about 2 PM. The aroma literally sucked them into the house as they returned. The smell of the turkey made their taste buds dance and tested their patience while they waited for mom and I to get the mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing and side dishes completed and on the table. It was always precious to hear the Thanksgiving prayer offered up for God's goodness to us as a large family, for coming into our lives, and as mom would always say "bring us the 'Joys of Salvation'. "

 

 

After the prayer there was an exuberant chant "pass the turkey!!!!" For the next couple hours we sat there eating till we thought we would bust. This would be accompanied by roars of laughter, teasing, and squealing by siblings as we would all tell stories on each other. It was warm. It was close. It was cherished. It was home. It was togetherness.

 

Thanksgiving is different now, as mom and dad are in heaven. The families have grown and have spread out here and there, but we still have the abundant memories of a family who gathered, loved God, depended on God, called on God, believed God for the answers to countless prayers and gave ecstatic thanks over the answers we received for needed miracles! Yes, Lord, we give you thanks this Thanksgiving and every day, for Your goodness to us!

 

Gloria

 

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CHUCKLE  -  A Little Thanksgiving Humor

May your stuffing be tasty,

May your turkey be plump,

May your potates and gravey

Have nary a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off of your thighs!

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RECIPE

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

2 cups unsifted flour

3/4 firmly packed brown sugar

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, divided

1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted

3 eggs, beaten divided

2 teaspoons vanilla, divided

1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened

1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

1 16-oz can pumpkin or 2 cups fresh pumpkin

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice*

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 1/2 cup nuts and margarine until crumbly.  Stir in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix well.  Press onto bottom of 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.  Bake 15 minutes.  

Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.  Beat in sweetened condensed milk, remaining eggs, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and remaining vanilla until smooth.  Pour over prepared crust; sprinkle remaining nuts on top.  Bake 30-35 minutes or until set.  Cool to room temperature; cut into bars.  Store in refrigerator.

*If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, an approximate equivalent is 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp cloves.

 

 

 

 

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Hello from Tennessee! May I add hello from sweltering Tennessee.

It is been up near 100° plus humidity for weeks, and over two months without rain so we no longer have a lawn it looks like a dried up pasture. We are praying for rain here.  

On the other side of this subject I hear that where we move from, and Sisseton South Dakota, they have had rain, rain, rain and more rain - and they are expecting up to 12 inches of snow this weekend, so if I have to weigh it out I'd rather be here ...as snow in October can be a long, long, long winter back there in South Dakota.

We arrived back here from our tour back in the Midwest a week ago, and no grass growing under our feet. As soon as we got home we helped our daughter Ladawn move out of her house so she's been in for seven years so it was a family project to help get her out. It's amazing how much "stuff" we can gather from year to year. It seems like Larry and I have been moving for three years straight. I was joking with him and told him we are to start the "The L &G" moving company!  We are getting pretty good at it but our bodies are starting to feel it.

 

 

 

We have been so busy I forgot to post the actual article I had in our hometown paper about our being inducted into the South Dakota country music Hall of Fame. So here it is:

 

 

September 14^th - What a momentous exciting evening!  Larry and I, along with the "Lundstroms" were inducted into South Dakota's Country Music Hall of Fame.  We flew from Nashville, TN, to Minneapolis, MN, and then journeyed onto the little community of South Shore, SD, where the ceremony took place. 

It was so much fun getting back together with several of the Lundstrom's and having a live band that consisted of Leon Lundstrom on drums, LJ Lundstrom on lead guitar, Londa Lundstrom Ramsey on keyboards and vocals, Larissa Lundstrom on vocals,  Wade Johnson (Sisseton) on bass guitar, Albert Svendal (Minneapolis) on steel guitar and Larry and I on lead vocals.  We sang some of the first songs that Lowell Lundstrom had written in the late 50's and 60's.  The Lundstrom's produced almost 70 albums through the years.

Wini Iverson, who was in charge of the induction, informed me that we had been inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame.  The Lundstrom's were nominated by Sherwin Linton, mid-America's country music legend, who has been performing for over 60 years.  Sherwin and his wife, Pam, were close friends of Lowell and Connie Lundstrom through the years. 

 

When we received the information for the inductees, it read, "To be nominated, one must be 70 years or older."  Ouch!  That stung!  I don't mind being 75---I just don't want to see the numbers in print. Ha! Anyway, we were honored, to say the least, to be inducted and to receive the prestigious award.

We are grateful to the Lord for allowing us nearly 60 years to sing the songs about Jesus that changed the Lundstroms' lives and destinies.  Through the combined ministries of Lowell and Larry, there have been over one million recorded decisions made for Christ.  That is the greatest reward yet!

People ask if we are retiring, we plan to slow down, but we are going to keep on keeping on, singing and preaching until we can't!

 

 

What an honor!

 

 

 

 

It was also so nice seeing our granddaughter in Minneapolis for a few hours while we were there for the Lundstrom gathering at The Father's  House.

 

 

 

 

Have a blessed start to your October!

 

 

Gloria

 

 

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RECIPE

Snickerdoodle Bars

2 pkg. crescent rolls

8 oz. cream cheese

¾ c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

 

Pat 1 package rolls in bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Spread on rolls. Top with other package of rolls. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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Another Milestone!

 

September has been full of excitement and celebrations! 

We were so privileged to be able to share at the banquet honoring my brother and his wife, Pastor Jerry and Sherry, for 40 years of serving at their church, Oak Creek Assembly of God!  We are so proud of them for their total dedication to winning the lost all these years ! 

There are three of the Brooks' siblings that have served in full-time ministry and it was a joy to be all together to celebrate this milestone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 14^th---What a momentous exciting evening!  Larry and I, along with the "Lundstroms" were inducted into South Dakota's Country Music Hall of Fame.  We flew from Nashville, TN, to Minneapolis, MN, and then journeyed onto the little community of South Shore, SD, where the ceremony took place. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was so much fun getting back together with several of the Lundstrom's and having a live band that consisted of Leon Lundstrom on drums, LJ Lundstrom on lead guitar, Londa Lundstrom Ramsey on keyboards and vocals, Larissa Lundstrom on vocals,  Wade Johnson (Sisseton) on bass guitar, Albert Svendal (Minneapolis) on steel guitar and Larry and I on lead vocals.  We sang some of the first songs that Lowell Lundstrom had written in the late 50's and 60's.  The Lundstrom's produced almost 70 albums through the years.

 

 

 

Wini Iverson, who was in charge of the induction, informed me that we had been inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame.  The Lundstrom's were nominated by Sherwin Linton, mid-America's country music legend, who has been performing for over 60 years.  Sherwin and his wife, Pam, were close friends of Lowell and Connie Lundstrom through the years. 

 

 

When we received the information for the inductees, it read, "To be nominated, one must be 70 years or older."  Ouch!  That stung!  I don't mind being 75---I just don't want to see the numbers in print.  Anyway, we were honored, to say the least, to be inducted and to receive the prestigious award.

We are grateful to the Lord for allowing us nearly 60 years to sing the songs about Jesus that changed the Lundstroms' lives and destinies.  Through the combined ministries of Lowell and Larry, there have been over one million recorded decisions made for Christ.  That is the greatest reward yet!

People ask if we are retiring, we plan to slow down, but we are going to keep on keeping on, singing and preaching until we can't!

Gloria

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RECIPE

Oven Baked Apple Pecan Pancake

3/4 cup pancake mix

1/2 cup milk

3 eggs

1/3 cup sugar

2 large tart, cooking apples, pared and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1 tsp cinnamon

 

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Combine pancake mix, milk, eggs and one teaspoonful sugar; mix well.  In a skillet, saute' apples in melted butter over medium heat until tender.  Remove from heat.  Transfer apples to glass pie plate and add pecans.  Pour batter over apples and nuts.  Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.  Cover foil or you can leave open.  Bake at for 10-12 minutes or until pancake is puffed and sugar is melted.  Loosen side of pancake from skillet or pan; cut into wedges.  Serve like a pancake.

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"Look to the Lord and his strength; seek His face always."  Psalm 105:4

 

For almost a week, we have heard the name Hurricane Dorian and it has become synonymous with records breaking and horrific damage.  We have been seeking the Lord, and we ask you to join us that the violent storm would further head into sea and will not make landfall in the U.S.  We rejoice that its path deviated from Florida, but we continue to pray the Lord would direct its path away from the coast.

We also ask that you join us in prayer for the nation of the Bahamas that was hit savagely.  We have had numerous opportunities to minister there and our hearts are saddened by the images we see coming through the news media.  Please pray for our brothers and sisters there that there would be no more loss of life, that recovery would be quick and that the Lord would comfort the brokenhearted and give strength to the weak!

Thank you!  We never underestimate the power of prayer as people join together to see His face!

 

We have a busy few weeks ahead of us and just wanted to share them with you!

 

This weekend, September 8th, we are delighted to join my brother, Jerry, and his wife, Sherry, as they celebrate 40 years of ministry at their church, Oak Creek Assembly of God.  I so appreciate their hearts to serve faithfully, their continued passion to see the lost saved and how they have stayed true to the Lord in their calling.  They are dedicated, passionate and amazing examples of servants to the Lord!

 

 

We will then make our way back to the Sisseton office.  September 13-15, we are excited to be inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame along with the Lundstrom Family.  We are truly delighted to be able to present the Good News through music and give honor to Jesus!  We are so thankful and feel privileged that we have been able to serve the Lord in this manner for over 50 years.  Truly the Lord is good!

 

 

After that delightful weekend, we will have more to celebrate.  We will join Pastor Londa Lundstrom Ramsey along with more of the Lundstrom family to give thanks for five years of ministry at The Father's House.  We praise God that the Gospel continues to go forth!

  

 

 

Please keep us in prayer for strength and safe travels these next few weeks!  Thank you for being there and thank you for being part of our story....because of your faithful prayers and support, we have been able to continue to share the Good News!

 

Gloria

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"Help!  I can't see ahead!"

 

Déjà vu! Every place we go, and on every road we drive, Larry and I see campers, motorcycles, motorhomes and pick-up trucks towing boats and all sorts of water sports "toys"! The sights and sounds scream out VACATION! Now that August is winding down, there is a rush to get the family vacation in before the summer ends.

 

Coming from a family with 10 brothers, we would usually go once a year on a family vacation.  However, my dad was very adventurous so he made every weekend a mini vacation—either at the lake, camping or picnics here and there.  In fact, my dad was what you call an "out of the ordinary adventurous type." He loved going where no man has ever been. Never (or rather I should say 'seldom') did he go to a public vacation area around home. 

 

I was reminiscing recently thinking back of how on a whim he'd say "Hey kids, let's get in the car and go." Due to that, Mom always kept a clothes basket with cans of pork n beans, chips, cookies, and Koolaid packed and ready to go. She also always kept the refrigerator stocked with hot dogs for a spontaneous picnic lunch. Off we would go down the road! Many times we held our breath because we knew we weren't going to a state park, a local resort or a popular lake.  No! He liked to go, as I said before, "where no man goes, except him".  He would drag us all with him whether we wanted to or not! HA!

 

I remember one time (amidst tons of them), he drove us down to a local lake and pulled over, not into a lake parking lot, but made his own parking spot off the edge of the road. We looked and all we could see was high grass and towering weeds about 4 foot high surrounding us. He jumped out of the vehicle and instructed, "Let's go!" Oftentimes, we, kids, questioned if we truly wanted to go, but with his adventurous spirit and orders to follow him , off we went like goslings following their daddy goose.  My brothers ran, pushing weeds and high stepping trying to catch up with him. Then there was me, a little Norwegian blond about 5 years old, scared of snakes. Let me tell you, there were lots of garter snakes and wood ticks! I high-stepped, pushing weeds out of the way higher than I am. I would scream "Wait for me!" to which he would reply, "Oh just hurry up and follow the path where we have stomped the weeds down."

 

Every step my heart was pounding so hard I could feel it in my chest. I wanted to turn back, but I couldn't see the car. I was afraid of being left behind with the snakes, mosquitoes (state bird ha!)  and wood ticks so with the help of adrenaline, I forged forward. I don't know how far it was to the lake shore (it felt like miles!) When I arrived, it certainly wasn't a beach; it was nothing more than big rocks, water weeds, blood suckers and yuk! Right by the edge where dad and my brothers were fishing, thank God there was a huge rock that I was able to perch on, fighting mosquitoes and hoping I was safe from the harmless but intimidating garter snakes slithering around in the weeds. They fished°and I wished we were somewhere else.

 

It's a good thing my dad didn't let me fuss and whine. He wasn't being mean; he wanted to toughen me up some as he didn't want me to be a 'cry baby' girl. Needless to say, his strange ways help toughen me—not to mention, my brothers also helped to take the 'wimp' out of me. I guess God knew I would need to be tough to handle ten brothers and living on the road for almost 54 years!!!! Yikes!!!!

 

As I recalled this childhood memory, I couldn't help but think of other times in our lives where spiritually we feel like we've been led on an adventure we didn't ask for. We didn't ask for the trials, the pain and the disappointments that make us feel like we are being encircled and trapped by satan's tactics. He wants us to be consumed by his lies telling us we can't find our way, we won't make it, we will lose our finances, our health, our marriage and he threatens, "I've got a deadly grip on your children; they are mine!"  When we are faced with those times of fear... yes... we all fight that until we cry out like I did, "Father, help, don't leave me! I can't see ahead! Wait for me! Hear me—I need your hand to hold as I weave my way through this valley!"

 

Going through a heartbreaking trial in our lives, I was vocally crying out, "God where are You in this valley? I can't go through it without Your divine guidance.  You've got to HELP! I am scared!" And like an audible voice to my heart I heard these words, "Trust me, Gloria, trust me".  It was then I threw my hands up and said, "Here it is, Lord. I can't handle it!" Then HE took over.

 

 

I so identify with the psalmist David, who was continually under attack. He faced oppression, opposition, depression, and he was always fighting battles like we do.

Yet in dire discouragement, he would always cry out to God, and God always met him at his lowest point. God didn't give David everything He cried for, but He encouraged him giving him hope and strength to go on!

 

David said in Psalms 34:17-19:

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears,

And delivers them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,

And saves such as [a] have a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous,

But the Lord delivers him out of them all.

 

I also love what Peter says so bluntly and straightforwardly in 1 Peter 4:12-13, 

 

"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy."

 

Friend, I encourage you to hold on. Give it all to Him. He will walk ahead of you and hold your hand. How do I know? I'm still here—'living proof '!

 

Enjoy the rest of August!

Gloria

 

Schedule:

September 8th we'll be in Oak Creek, WI as part of a 40th Anniversary in Ministry for Gloria's brother and sister-in-law at Oak Creek Assembly of God.

September 13-15 we'll be back to South Dakota where the Lundstroms' will be inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame. 

Then on September 22nd, we will be taking part and ministering at The Fathers House, pastored by Londa Lundstrom Ramsey in Burnsville, MN.  Jot that date down and plan to join several of the Lundstrom family who will be singing together and " telling stories " from the road. 

 

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REFLECTION

 

 

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RECIPE

 

Barbequed Hamburger

5 lbs. hamburger

1 green pepper

1 medium onion

Salt and pepper to taste

1 T. barbecue sauce

 

Brown all the ingredients listed, then add ¾ cup ketchup, 1 can tomato soup and 1 can cream of chicken soup. Simmer until thick.

 

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Hello from the beautiful state of Minnesota----the land of 10,000 lakes.  Unfortunately we won't be here long enough to see them all!  Ha! 

 

 

 

We have had an action-packed tour again in Minnesota and South Dakota, and we thank God for all the decisions that were made for Christ. We were in Hillman, MN, this past Sunday (the 6th)  at the Lakeview Community Church pastored by Pastor Paul Osborne Jr.

 

 

 

   

 

What a great time we had with many visitors as well as many people who follow the Lundstrom's from years past. It's truly a delight to meet old friends and to make new friends!  It's always thrilling to see many make rededications to the Lord who have just been under attack in their lives and have just gotten lost in the shuffle.  And of course, how absolutely rewarding to see those who make first time decisions---the transformation of joy on their faces when they leave fills our hearts!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sunday prior (August 4th), we were delighted to be back in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with our dear pastor friends, Todd and Goldie Leininger.

 

 

 

 

 

Again we were so blessed by the many friends that we have known from years of traveling that were there visiting.  It is so special to know that many came to Christ through our ministry and are still serving the Lord faithfully!  Of course with school starting soon, many people are on their last getaway weekend, so as they would say in the church world "it was mainly the church choir that attended" meaning mostly born-again friends and family. I think there were five who raised their hands that made a decision for Christ.  Praise the Lord!

                                                                                                                                                                   

My happy cousins joined us....what a treat!

 

 

As always we were honored to have our District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of South Dakota, Rev. Steve and Rachel Schaible, join us for the morning.  They literally went an extra mile to get there for the service as they flew in from Orlando, Florida, arriving in Sioux Falls at nine and making it over for our church service before it started at 10:30 AM.  We so appreciate their leadership in South Dakota and their friendship from way back!  In fact--- when Steve was just a young lad, we would minister at his parents' church in Two Harbors, Minnesota.  That was a "few" years ago!

 

 

 

 

For the last two months in between all of our rallies in the Midwest, we have been still filtering and sorting through 54 years of ministry office equipment, music equipment and files that have been left neglected that needed to be gone through. When I looked at all the stuff that has accumulated in the 54 years, I chuckled and told Larry, "I'm excited because we should get this done!"  He looked at me with a joyful look on his face until I said "in the next two years". He thought I was kidding° but I'm not sure about that after the time we've spent and progress made thus far! 

 

Larry and I are on our way back to Nashville now where we will be working in our Nashville office for a bit.  We will then be returning back to Minneapolis and back to South Dakota where the Lundstroms' will be inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame, September 13-15.  It is so very kind of them to make this presentation and honor us, but truly the greatest honor of all is to have had the opportunity and the privilege of presenting the gospel message to countless thousands of people all over the US and several countries seeing thousands come to Christ through the years. Yes!!!!!

 

On September 22nd, we will be taking part and ministering at The Fathers House, pastored by Londa Lundstrom Ramsey in Burnsville, MN.  Jot that date down and plan to join several of the Lundstrom family who will be singing together and " telling stories " from the road. 

 

Have a blessed month!  Please continue to pray for us!  Thanks!

Gloria

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REFLECTION

 

 

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RECIPE

 

Toffee Bars

1 1/2 c. butter

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

2 egg yolks

3 c. flour

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

6 Hershey bars

 

Mix all ingredients together except Hershey bars. Spread in small cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown (about 25 minutes). Place Hershey bars on top of warm bars and spread. Let cool and slice. 

 

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Whew! Let me catch my breath!

Where has the last six months gone? It just seems like it was January and here it is, now mid- July.

 

The last time I wrote on the web was that we were in the prairie lands of western South Dakota. Next we ventured on to our home office in Sisseton, South Dakota. Again, how different it is to go back to where you were born and raised, see your home that you lived in for 40 years now being occupied by somebody else, and to see our childhood home and the farm. All of the memories of that was very emotional. We were blessed to stay in the home of a child evangelist who is on the road, and then spent the days down at our ministry office sifting through 35 years of ministry stock, dead files, and thousands of photos, bus parts, tools, music equipment... and as they print on Auction sale ads, "too many numerous items to list!"

 

Besides all that craziness while in Sisseton, we held an exciting service in our "home church!" It's always great to see friends and family - and most exciting was seeing the dozens who responded to the altar call. That's where the joy comes from!

 

 

Sisseton, SD altar call

 

It was a joy to see our friends, the Wilmer's and Sundvall's from Northern Minnesota, drive over for the rally. They have been on many, many fun and fellowship tours.

 

 

It was also fun getting a quick getaway to the lake with our nephew LJ and his son Zeke! We always treasure the chances we get to see family.

 

 

Then we drove to St. Cloud, MN for our annual ministry board meeting, and on to Minneapolis where we met our niece Londa for lunch to celebrate Larry's 76th Birthday.

 

 

Our next stop brought us to Owatonna, Minnesota. On Sunday, June 30^th we took part in the morning service at Elevation Church who is pastored by our friends Doug and Debbie Jones. Sunday night we held a rally in the Owatonna city park. Despite the pouring rain, thunderstorms, tornados warnings that scared many people away, 2 hours before the rally, the wind calmed down, the rain stopped, the sun came out and we had a great time of music, ministry and altar call! It was a perfect fun filled evening.

 

 

 

 

Pastor Doug and Deb Jones with Larry and Gloria

 

Then.... then the frosting on the cake was the delicious meal and birthday pies Debbie made to celebrate Larry and Pastor Doug's Birthday who share the same birthday... June 28th. 

 

 

And then there was more cake! Larry was blessed with ice cream cake with our friends Bob and Sharon Conklin. He loves loves dairy queen ice cream cakes!

 

 

 

To wrap up the flurry of ministry and fun, last Tuesday we raced to the Minneapolis airport to head back to Nashville. After the intense security check, I proceeded to the x-Ray machine and I was halted by a stern scolding... "And just tell me why YOU didn't take your shoes OFF?" I smiled..... "I am 75 years old!" He deflated and acknowledged with an "OK." That's a perk of being 75.... I don't have to take off my shoes! They strip about everything else off or out of carry-on bags, guess after unloading all that, I am too old to be a threat! Yea!

 

So now here we are, back in Nashville in our home office...... have a great month!

 

 

Gloria

 

 

P.S. We fly back to Minneapolis on July 24 for a service in Wilmot, SD on Sunday, July 28^th in the City Park. Then we'll be in Sioux Falls, SD on Sunday, August 4^th for the morning service at Calvary Assembly of God. We'd love to see you! 

 

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REFLECTION

 

 

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RECIPE

 

Peach Pie

1 pie crust

1 c. sugar

½ c. flour

¼ c. butter –softened

4-6 peaches, sliced

¾-1 c. cream

 

Mix the sugar, flour and butter together until crumbly. Place ½ of this in the crust. Slice the peaches over the crumb mixture in the crust. Add the remaining crumb mixture over the peaches. Pour the cream over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

 

 

 

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Greetings from Sisseton, South Dakota!

 

It's good to be back here after being gone since last mid-September. It's been great to see family, friends, and our staff at the office.

 

 

We drove from Nashville to Sisseton, unloaded and reloaded – it's strange feeling "homeless" without a home or motorhome while we are here. It's like the feeling of being somewhere, but not quite sure where.

 

 

One thing is for sure - no matter where we are, Larry reminds me that he hasn't lost his sense of humor! 

 

 

 

After our quick stop in Sisseton, we were off to Rapid City!

 

 

We had an incredible time of ministry at Journey Church with Pastor James Moore and his congregation. His zeal and passion for the lost is inspiring!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The Lundstrom's were a blessing to Journey Church in so many ways. Their passion for souls to be saved was a great encouragement to us, their music ministry was excellent and their preaching was powerful and full of truth. We are grateful for Larry and Gloria!"

Pastor James Moore
Lead Pastor
Journey Church, Rapid City, SD

 

 

Pastor James & Melissa Moore and Larry & Gloria

 

 

 

Altar call in Rapid City, SD

 

 

The following Wednesday night we were on the prairie lands of South Dakota on our way to Faith, SD… beautiful green rolling hills, although you wouldn't want to get lost there in the winter. Ha!

 

We were greeted by a great group of farmers and ranchers for the rally at the Faith Bethel Lutheran Church.  It was wonderful to see people come together and rededicate their lives and make first time commitments. Needless to say, Larry is so thrilled to be back preaching.

 

 

 

Altar Call in Faith, SD

 

 

We'll be in Sisseton for our next service and then off to Minnesota. We're asking for continued prayers for safety and health while on the road. God bless you until we chat again!

 

Gloria

 

 

P.S. We love being able to see our friends and partners while we are traveling! Bernie and Sharon Moser have been with us on Fun & Fellowship Tours and have attended many of our rallies over the years. Always a joy to be with them!

 

 

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REFLECTION

 

 

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RECIPE

 

Southern Lemon Cream Pie

1 -9 inch pie crust, baked

1 can sweetened condensed milk

½ c. lemon juice

3 egg yolks

 

Mix eggs, lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. You can top it with Cool Whip or whipped cream.

 

 

(Perfect after-dinner compliment to that yummy fried chicken! Ha!)

 

 

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