Muskogee

This morning was exciting. There was an expectancy in the room. The residents were helping me preach. (That doesn't happen to often.) We talked about the power of the Holy Spirit and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. One woman shouted out, "Lord Jesus, I want all you've got!" She got it. What a wonderful time.

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Broken Arrow

I'm sitting in a McDonald's in Cleveland on my way to Pawnee. This morning we raised our hands and worshiped our wonderful Lord. It's great to start out the day like this. It makes the rest of the day so much better. It's good for the residents to be reminded, we are family. As Christians, we are part of the family of God. We are never alone.

Today I'll be traveling through Sequoyah, Muskogee, Wagoner, Tulsa, Creek, and Pawnee counties. We are reaching residents and staff all throughout eastern Oklahoma.

We continue to:

Strengthen The Saved - Save The Lost

Chouteau/Vinita

This is the second time we've met in the dinning room. It's working much better. Hands were in the air once again as we sang praises to our Lord. He is worthy to be praised. Many of these older hymns are the songs we grew up with. After we had sung for 20 to 25 minutes the residents and some staff started to ask one another if they were saved. If they had accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. What a wonderful experience. They wanted everyone to know Jesus!

Vinita
This was our first service in Vinita. (Last month there was a mix-up in scheduling.) It was a wonderful group. I am really looking forward to ministering here!

Okemah

There is a new activities director here. She has only been here for 2 weeks and did not know I was coming. It's something that happens more than you would think. I set up, started singing, and they came.

Music will draw people but the Word of God is also very powerful. Depending on a persons spiritual situation it can draw them or cause them to run. I see the later from time to time. You must realize; they are not running from you. They are running from God. It's something that can be changed through prayer. Always remember: He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Eternal life can only be received through Him.

We continue to:

Strengthen The Saved - Save The Lost

Muskogee

We are starting a new message today - The Promises Of God. I didn't realize there would be so much shouting. We got excited about His promises. My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. "Don't look to me. Look to Him. He is faithful to His Word."

Caremore

Claremore
It's always a joy to see the Alzheimer's residents sing all the hymns by heart. The power of God is at work in them. We are rejoicing!

Nowata
This is the second time I've been in Nowata. I am thrilled to see what is happening in this nursing home. These people were praying for someone to come and minister to them. I can tell. They are like dry sponges soaking up the water of the Word. Both staff and residents are coming in. The staff said, they had been asking for ministers to come for the last 2 years but no one would come. We are here and thrilled to be here!

Pryor

It's always fascinating to me, and a real joy, to see what God does through these services. We are building a good rapport here. Our "congregation" is growing. As we sang, Standing On The Promises Of God, the cook came to her swinging door, resting her arms over the top, and singing with us. Other residents came in from another rooms to get some coffee, also singing with us. Staff walked through with smiles on their faces knowing the residents are being ministered to, they are also singing. Sometimes these services may start out a little cold but by the end we are "family".

Glenpool

Singing praises to the Lord is such a wonderful way to start the day - every day. It's like every day is Sunday. This morning, in Glenpool, we raised our hands to the Lord and magnified Him. There are many here who are spiritually, emotionally, and physically better because we press in to God on a regular basis. He is the way, the truth, and the life.

Okmulgee

Oh my, what an emotional morning! A man who had a stroke began to cry and ask for prayer, both for him and his X-Wife. Then, a woman asked for prayer for a leg she had surgery on. She said they put a lot of metal in it and it was always cold and numb. As I was talking with some residents after the service a woman said, with tears in her eyes, "I don't know if I'm saved?" I can tell you, now she is and she knows it. Praise the Lord!

Muskogee

There are good services and then there are real good services. We had a real good service this morning. The very presence of God was felt as we ministered to the Lord through Worship. Hands were raised and tears flowed as we received His power and blessing.

I don't have a lot of time to write because I am preparing for a memorial service that I heard about yesterday. Be ready in season and out! We continue to:

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Wilburton

It is true that in smaller towns, the options for ministry is much less. There are some visitors who come but not as much ministry. It doesn't matter where we live, people are still very precious to God. Our focus is getting the Word of God to as many residents and staff as possible. After the service many asked for prayer. We have a very, very big God. He Is Able!

Tulsa

Another great morning in T-town. We gathered together to praise the Lord. We looked at Who Jesus Was and Why He Came. There were many questions after the service and then rededications. It was wonderful. We continue to:

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Wagoner

Praising the Lord is a wonderful way to start the work week. That's exactly what we did this morning. We: 1.Praised the Lord.  2.Saw that God is the source of all good things.  3.Rededicated ourselves to Him.

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Stigler

We had a wonderful time this morning. Everyone was ready to praise the Lord. Many of these residents do not have family or visitors come to see them on a regular basis. I generally go around the room and hug every resident before I leave. Many of them squeeze tight and don't want to let go. It's good to remind them, we are family. We are brothers and sisters in the Lord. When we accept Jesus as our Lord we come into a very big, loving, family.

Muskogee

This morning we were ready to praise the Lord. They were ready and I was ready. It's marvelous starting out the day this way. Hands were in the air as we praised Him. We are to use our faith to become "born again". Jesus said in John 3, "You must be born again." After we do that, the Bible is full of promises we can continue to use our faith on. That's what we looked at today - "God is our source." He loves us and wants the best for us. He can meet all our needs according to His riches in Glory however it requires our faith. His promises plus my faith equals victory.

Warner

We had one of the largest groups at Warner that we have had in a long time. We looked at the thought, "God Is My Source." He is my source: Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically. Anything that I need, He can provide. The connection is Faith. Some can understand and believe. Others required the supernatural power of God to change their situation. In both cases, God is able. I laid my hands on many of these residents and we experienced that supernatural power of God. HE IS ABLE.

Tahlequah

This morning we meditated on the phrase, "God Is My Source!" We see the reality of that as we believe in the promises of God. It doesn't really matter where we live or what our circumstances are. We are only limited by our faith. The room was full this morning. We saw that as we exercise our faith, it can become stronger. Don't over do it. Just like going to the gym, start out with something you can handle. It will gradually grow, if you're consistent. We had residents and staff taking notes this morning. He is the source of everything we need! At the close of the service there were several who received their needs met. Glory!

Strengthening The Saved - Saving The Lost

Glenpool

This morning I started a new message titled, "God Is My Source". He is my source for everything. There is a song that came to mind, "He's all I need. He's all I need. Jesus is all I need." The residents rose to a higher level of faith today. You could see it all over them. When you have Jesus, and you know He is all you need, it will make you happy.

Eufaula

I am constantly thrilled to see family members watch residents respond to the Word. This morning a daughter had come in to visit her mother. They were sitting together during the service. Apparently the mother no longer speaks or communicates. As we were singing - Standing On The Promises Of God - the mother began to smile and sing. The daughter just continued to stare. God is so good! The Word of God is Life. And we are bring that Life into nursing care facilities all throughout eastern Oklahoma.