UPDATE!!!!!
Larry and I are boarding a plane out of Phoenix to Home in SD as mom is "nearing home"!
Our schedule had to be cleared at the last minute last night shortly after this update went out. Please note the following services are CANCELLED:
Wickenburg, Az. March 20th
Sun Lakes, Az March 27th ( Easter)
We will let you know when they are rescheduled.
We appreciate your prayers at this difficult time. ~Larry & Gloria
Warm greetings from Glendale, Arizona! It is getting "toasty" here and we now see
the snowbirds leaving in droves heading north to cooler temperatures.
We have been back in Arizona for just a couple weeks after spending a month at home in Sisseton recuperating and helping care for my 100 year old mother whose health is failing quickly. It is hard to see someone you love so much and who has been so strong and in control fail physically like she is. I am so thankful for the promises that reside in Psalm 23 as we walk through this time,
"The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwella]">[a] in the house of the Lord
Forever. "
On a more joyful note, we have had three great soulwinning rallies since returning to Arizona. On March 6th, we were privileged to be back with Pastor Dan & Nancy Couch in Prescott Valley, Arizona. It was a sweet gathering and God touched the lives of a lot of hurting people.
Pastor Dan & Nancy Couch
Then on Sunday, March 13, we had two great rallies at Apache Junction First Assembly of God with Associate Pastor Bob and Gloria Roche. It was like a camp meeting with so many friends who drove in and many more friends in attendance who we have met through the years from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and on and on.
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One of those that we enjoy returning to is Eric. He is always such a help and encouragement when it comes to setting up equipment, loading things in and out. Thank you so much for your servant's heart, Eric!
It was truly so much fun---but---even more exciting than the gathering of old friends and new friends was the response to the altar call. When Larry gave the invitation, they flowed by the dozens to the altar to make decisions for Christ. Larry and I always bask in the moment, loving to watch how the Holy Spirit changes lives. What an honor to be there to experience a move of God!
Another thing that was so special about the Apache Junction service is that this is the church where Larry and I held our first Larry Lundstrom Family rally in December 1982 when all of our children were young and playing instruments.
Now, here we are back, all these years later with just "Mom and Pop" but still preaching the simple Gospel message and giving altar calls seeing people continue to give their lives to Christ. That is what life is all about!
So many of you have been asking how I have been feeling. I am happy to report that I am slowly gaining ground. It has been a long six months of physical speedbumps of starting to recover and then having a setback whether with pneumonia or more heart issues, but I am now thankful to be starting the road upward. Larry and I will take it easier so we can continue to minister at a slower pace. We appreciate your continued prayers.
Have a blessed week!
{Quote}
-www.incourage.me
{Chuckle/Reflection}
1. Give God what's right...not what's left.
2. Man's ways lead to hopeless end...God's ways lead to endless hope.
3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.
5. Are you wrinkled with burden, come to church for a face lift.
6. When praying, don't give God instructions...just report for duty.
7. We don't change God's message, His message changes us.
8. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Bible.
9. Exercise daily...walk with the Lord.
10. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
{Recipe}
Cranberry Whipped Cream Salad
1 lb raw or frozen cranberries, washed and sorted
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups crushed, drained pineapple
1 carton whipped cream topping
1 lb miniature marshmallows
Grind the cranberries. Add the sugar and let stand two hours or overnight. Mix in the pineapple, whipped topping and marshmallows. Refrigerate for several hours before service. A beautiful addition to your Easter table!
{Household Hint}
To get the water spots off of chrome faucets, after cleaning rub them with a piece of waxed paper- it will keep the water spots and fingerprints from sticking to the clean metal.