Larry, you always present God's Word in a way that wants everyone to become a follower of Jesus.
Jesus's commission before He left the earth, calling us to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations and as you obeyed the moving of the Holy Spirit, you called anyone desiring to become a follower of Christ or rededicate their life to Christ, to come forward to the altar. I watched as 27 people stepped out and met you there.

I could not help but rejoice with the angels in heaven to see so many names added to the Lambs Book of Life. The parable of The Ninety and Nine reminds me of the Lord's priority and I know that this has always been the priority of the Lundstrom Ministries. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry as you serve the Lord, ministering to the lost and dying."

Your Friend in Christ,

Bonnie Rance

"We thoroughly enjoyed having Larry and Gloria back at Olivet. Many decisions were made to rededicate lives to Crhist. We are blessed in having a chance to win souls for Christ."

Rev. Randy and Kris Taber

After Robbinsdale we raced back to Sisseton for a couple days in the office and last weekend we ministered and sang at the Faith, Fun, Food and Fellowship Sunday service at the Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD to be with Pastor Sheila Pohl. Again, we rejoiced at all those who prayed a prayer to come to Christ or to reconfirm their faith. (Oh, and did I say that it was a delicious potluck dinner that the church made…oh yes!)

Pastor Sheila brought us into Larry's hometown of Peever, SD last September, and now she brought us in to this parish in Wilmot - exciting and fun!

Jerry is a classmate of Larry's from High School - wow, way back!

Here's what he shared, "Larry, I just want to let you know that in high school your Christian life and walk made a huge impression on my life. I am so glad to see that you are still doing what you're doing."

"It was wonderful having Larry and Gloria at Wilmot Lutheran on June 7^th. Their positive and upbeat message of the Gospel through music and message is needed and desired in today's world. I am rejoicing over all of those who prayed the Salvation prayer. That's what it's all about! Thank you Larry and Gloria for your faithfulness to your calling."

Pastor Sheila Pohl

On the lighter side - when we came home a few weeks ago, I definitely wanted to have something living, besides mold (ha!), so I quickly threw in a few flowers in my narrow flower box that is about 20 feet long and 2 feet wide. We left for rallies, came back, left for rallies, came back, and I saw this green plant coming up that I didn't plant. I was so excited thinking, "wow, with the prices of flowers, a bird must have dropped a seed, it's green and it's growing. I can't wait to see what blossoms." Well for the following three weeks, each time we've come back, it's grown taller. Two days ago when we came home, this green thing is bushy and over four foot high with no blossoms.

By now you know I am totally illiterate when it comes to plants and flowers. With that, I grabbed a lifeline and texted my sister-in-law, Janice, who knows every tree, flower, weed, etc. I sent over a photo and said, "I have some trivia for you - what is this? Is it a flower plant?" She texted back, "Looks like a weed!"  My heart sank and she continued, "I'd get rid of it."  Very disappointed I went out last night and looked at this big bushy green plant (so I thought) and figured I'd jerk it out of the dirt. But it is so big and is rooted underneath some decorative blocks, so I can't pull it out. I guess I know what I will be doing tonight. I will have to cut it down and use weed killer.

Thinking about that this morning, I saw the parallel in how some temptations look innocent, enticing, pretty and intriguing. We often allow these little sins of hate, jealousy, bitterness and anger grow up and bush out in our lives, until they eat up the good space in our hearts. If not tended to, it keeps growing and snuffs out the seeds of love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness and kindness, etc. in our lives.  But…the good news is…we can always start over. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." If we ask God to prune us, and forgive us, we can allow the blossoms and fragrance of Jesus Christ to pour forth out of our lives. I pray that the green weed will consistently remind me to keep my life clean and not let sins take root.

Well, when it cools off tonight, I will have to talk Larry into coming out to help me dig out that big weed so the other flowers can blossom as they were intended to. Have a great week!