Greetings from Sisseton! My, was it ever good to see my home after being gone for four months. We ministered in Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. On our way through Nebraska we were able to stop and see our long-time, dear friends, Marvin and Mary Arehart. On April 24th we arrived in Wagner, South Dakota. We pulled in just before sunset. The birds were singing, the sun was shining and it was a beautiful 73 degrees outside. Spring had sprung in the great state of South Dakota!
Greetings from the road! Needless to say, this last week has been a whirlwind. The last time you heard from us we were in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On Wednesday, April 9th, we received a phone call from my brother, Glen, informing us that his wife, Marvelyn, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous 12 year battle with breast cancer. It was bittersweet news. We are so happy she doesn't have to suffer anymore, but at the same time our hearts are heavy for my brother Glen, his children and their wives, and the 9 precious grandchildren who love their Nana so much. Ultimately, we are so thrilled to know that Marvelyn is walking the streets of gold in Heaven.
Greetings! We just passed through the amazing red rock scenery in Sedona, Arizona. What a breathtaking sight! God's creation continues to astound me. During our journey, we stopped along the side of the road and watched as the sun and shadows almost danced across the landscape, moving, shifting and causing a continually changing view. When the sun was shining or when the shadows fell upon the rocks, the sights were simply awe-inspiring...mesmerizing. Personally, it was a sermon to me.
Greetings from the road! We just pulled up stakes and are heading towards New Mexico. I always tell Larry, "When you see plants and weeds growing up around your motorhome, birds trying to nest in your awnings, and people know your name as they walk by, it's time to get a new address! HA!" We will miss the beautiful Arizona sunshine, the breathtaking sunsets, and the delicious fresh oranges, lemons and grapes that have been given to us straight from the trees/vines by friends and family.
Greetings, again, from Arizona! These past two weeks have whisked by so quickly I can hardly believe it.
We've had wonderful soul-winning rallies in the Phoenix area. We ministered at Faith Assembly of God in Phoenix on Sunday, March 9th. Pastor Elwin Mack, along with his staff and worship team, were on a missions trip to India. Pastor Earl and Rose Ostrom, the Seniors pastors, hosted us in their absence. What an energized preacher! He energized us just by being around him.
We've had wonderful soul-winning rallies in the Phoenix area. We ministered at Faith Assembly of God in Phoenix on Sunday, March 9th. Pastor Elwin Mack, along with his staff and worship team, were on a missions trip to India. Pastor Earl and Rose Ostrom, the Seniors pastors, hosted us in their absence. What an energized preacher! He energized us just by being around him.
Greetings from sunny Arizona! I can hardly believe it is March already. The weeks are flying by. We have had two wonderful active weeks here in Phoenix, Arizona.
It was a joy to return to minister at Celebration Church in Mesa, Arizona, with Pastor
Randy Visconti. We were with him and his delightful family two years ago. We were ecstatic to see that the church continues to grow under his leadership; he is doing a great job pastoring there.
It was a joy to return to minister at Celebration Church in Mesa, Arizona, with Pastor
Randy Visconti. We were with him and his delightful family two years ago. We were ecstatic to see that the church continues to grow under his leadership; he is doing a great job pastoring there.
Greetings from Arizona! We left Honolulu, which is on the beautiful island of Oahu, with its breathtaking scenery of brilliant flowers, tropic plants and mesmerizing ocean. It was definitely hard to leave. We had a marvelous month of ministry over there. The decisions for Christ were absolutely thrilling. We met people from literally all over the world. Within minutes we were no longer strangers but friends.
Greetings! What a wonderful week in paradise...Sounds like I'm referring to heaven writing that, ha! If that were true I'd be singing and shouting and strolling all over heaven! We are already in our last week of ministry here in Oahu, HI. Words can't explain how much we cherish the opportunity to minister to these sweet, loving people of the islands. A couple Sunday's ago we were at the City of Joy Assembly of God in Nanakuli with Pastor and Mrs. Farley. Pastor Farley is "turned on" for Jesus and his congregation follows his enthusiasm.
Aloha from Hawaii! On January 15th we boarded American Airlines in Minneapolis, MN, at 9:00 AM. It was one of those mornings I did not want to get out of bed as it was 4 below zero outside, and there were two below cozy blankets (this would be Larry and me). We were at our daughter, LaDawn's, home when the alarm went off at about 6:00 AM. I peeked out the windows and the outside world appeared frozen...and it was! The thought of leaving a warm bed, and cozy house to go outdoors was at that moment undesirable.
Greetings from Minneapolis, Minnesota! This month already reminds me of a speedometer on a car---each day is clicking away at an amazing speed. Nine days have already vanished!
Larry and I have had a busy month thus far taking care of office needs in Sisseton. We are now feverishly preparing and packing for our next on the road tour. It has been great to be home, allowing us the opportunity to work out of our home office wading through the various piles of paperwork that seem to accumulate in our absence. But now...both of us are ready to hit the road! We are anxious to sing, preach, and see lives changed through the grace and power of God.
Larry and I have had a busy month thus far taking care of office needs in Sisseton. We are now feverishly preparing and packing for our next on the road tour. It has been great to be home, allowing us the opportunity to work out of our home office wading through the various piles of paperwork that seem to accumulate in our absence. But now...both of us are ready to hit the road! We are anxious to sing, preach, and see lives changed through the grace and power of God.