Sapulpa

It's always exciting to see what God will do in a new place. There was 1 resident in the room when we started. As we continued to sing, 15 more residents came in. Then some family members of a new resident came in and stayed. After the service they were very grateful that we were there to lift up the name of Jesus. Staff also came through and thanked me for being there. It was a great morning.

Muskogee

These residents are so excited to worship the Lord, when I walked in they began to clap. We sang, "Count Your Blessings", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", and "He Lives" to just name a few. It's always a joy to see the staff come in and join the service. I ministered on the Love of God today. There is nothing better, bigger, or more powerful than what Jesus did for us through His death, burial, and resurrection. He is Lord!

Broken Arrow/Pawnee

 

This morning I drove to Broken Arrow -  Forest Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center on 81st Street. As I understand it, this is the largest nursing home in Broken Arrow. The activities director was very gracious to let us in. We will be ministering on a regular basis at Forest Hills. Right know, I am sitting in a McDonald's in Cleveland and on my way to Pawnee. Pawnee is the county set of Pawnee county. This will be a new nursing home in a new county. This whole expansion program is simply supernatural. Being led by the Spirit of God is the most exciting life one could ever experience. We continue to travel and: Strengthen The Saved - Save The Lost

This afternoon I traveled to Pawnee. God is so faithful to fulfill and complete His Word. We are now in Pawnee. I have seen Him do things that I could not do. Following His plan and His purpose will see a thing completed. Back in June of 2015 when He said, Go into 25 counties in eastern Oklahoma and minister in all of the county seats, I wondered How I could do that. But, it was as easy as doing what He said to do! We were just accepted into the 24th county and will add the 25th next month.

Chouteau

This morning, the more and more we sang the happier we got. When I handed out the song sheets the residents started looking through them. During the next 45 minutes they continued to say, "Let's sing this one!" The staff said they heard residents sing who had never sung before. We are lifting up the name of Jesus. They were all asking when I would be back. I know it's not me. If I came in, sat down, and just watched TV with them they wouldn't be so interested in me coming back. No, it's the Word of God and the name of Jesus. That's what makes the difference.

We continue to:

Strengthen The Saved - Save The Lost

Okemah

The more I travel and minister, the more I realize people really do want a better life. That "Better Life" is in Jesus. He is the way, the truth, and the life. I also realize people do not hear the old hymns much any more. There are wonderful truths in some of those hymns. As we were singing, "Standing On The Promises" and "Are You Washed In The Blood", the Administrator and Office Manager danced to the music as they went down the hallway. What a wonderful way to start a Monday. There is wonderful Joy in the Lord. Many residents testifed to what God had done in their lives. Wow, what a great way to start the week!

Okmulgee

That old adage "A picture is worth a thousand words" was true this morning. We had a real move of God in Okmulgee. When I got there, they were sleeping in front of the TV. When I left they were praising God and speaking in other tongues. PRAISE THE LORD!

We continue to:

Strengthen The Saved - Save The Lost 

all throughout eastern Oklahoma.

Muskogee

I was about 2 minutes away from the nursing home when I got a call, "Just checkin' on you". It was the activities director. She said,"I've got them singing until you get here." There was lots of traffic in Muskogee and I think I hit every red light. What a blessing to hear everyone singing as I walked in the facility. They certainly do love the Lord. Not only did we sing together but we prayed for one another. Residents laid hands on other residents and prayed. After the service was over I ministered to a woman whom I have known for 4 years. She was in a geri chair and not talking any more. I held her hand and began to sing "Jesus Loves Me". After the third time through, she made eye contact and said, "Please, don't leave." We both started to cry. I told her I would be back and we will do this again.

Claremore/Nowata

I am always amazed to watch Alzheimer residents "wake up" to music. As we started to sing Amazing Grace, smiles came to their faces and they began to sing. They remember all the words. (This gal tried her best to frown but she really does enjoy the presence of the Lord.) The Bible says in Luke 19:10,"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." That is what we are all about, seeking and saving that which is lost.

This afternoon I traveled to Nowata county and the town of Nowata. I went to the Nowata Nursing Center and spoke to the activities director. She was thrilled that I would come to minister to her residents. She said they only have one church that comes once a month. The Lord is certainly opening doors. We are now in 32 counties and 32 nursing facilities. There will be more by the end of the month. I will share all of the expansion details in my month end news letter.

Strengthening The Saved - Saving The Lost

Pryor

It was my observation this morning that the spoken Word is powerful no matter who speaks it.

In the nursing homes it's difficult to know who understands what you are saying unless they respond in some kind of way: a facial expression, verbal, or something, etc. After I had been singing and speaking for a while a woman in the back responded to something I said. She said something like this, "Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, He is my healer, my deliverer and is available to anyone who asks!" I told her I should just sit down and let her preach. She said, "Oh no, I'm not a preach, I'm just a child of God who knows who I am in Christ." Wow, that doesn't happen very often but it's wonderful when it does. This group is growing. I spoke to the activities director after the service and she said this group loves to get together when I come.

Glenpool

It's not to often Ann has the opportunity to travel with me. Today was one of those rare times she was with me at a service. The residents were excited to meet her. We focused on the Love of God. Many hands were in the air as we sang about our wonderful Lord and Savior. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the Best, the Biggest, and the most Powerful gift you could ever receive. As I looked around the room I was reminded of so many people who have been saved and healed by the power of God. Yes, Jesus Is Lord!