WOW…ACTION….EXCITEMENT….NO GRASS GROWING UNDER OUR FEET!
So far this is the 5 M's month. It has been full so I will try and keep my words short and let the pictures tell the stories.
#1 MAY
We arrived home after a four month tour through several states from Florida all the way to South Dakota. We are praising God for a safe journey home with only one flat tire on the car trailer. God is good!
#2 MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON
We were delighted to return to Fairbank, IA, during our journey home to be with Pastor Scott and Nancy Jans. I was thrilled to be able to minister at a Mother's Day Luncheon where I shared about mothers encouraging mothers and others. We then had the privilege of ministering at Lord of the Harvest Lutheran Church where we were so blessed to see people come to Christ as well as had the joy to see friends and partners of the ministry.
"It was great having Larry and Gloria here at Lord of the Harvest to share with new and old friends (some over 35years) that news of Jesus and His saving love for us. Many thanks and blessings to you!"
Pastor Scott Jans
Lord of the Harvest Lutheran Church
Fairbank, IA
"Thank you for showing God's love and honor to the mothers and grandmothers in the Fairbank community. Your words of encouragement and sharing the joy of walking in the love of Jesus has brought hope and spiritual refreshment to all. May God continue to bless you in your calling."
Nancy Jans
"We both enjoyed the weekend. We've known you since the early 80's. We are so happy to know that you are still out there winning souls."
Dwayne & Laura Ott, Fairbank, IA
P.S. I loved Gloria's warmth, sincerity and joy at the Spring Luncheon. I know it touched a lot of people. Of course, we ALWAYS love the ministry.
"We loved having you back. We reconfirmed our faith in Christ when you were here a year ago. We were so blessed to be able to attend your service again this May. We so enjoyed the women's spring fling Luncheon. We appreciated the message."
Obed & Dyette Molstre, Fairbank, IA
"It was so great to see you come to Lord of the Harvest Church again. You blessed me by your wonderful message and music at the Women's Luncheon and the Sunday service."
Vicki Sharp, Fairbank, IA
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#3 MOTHER'S DAY
Larry and I were so blessed to once again return to Twin Lakes Christian in Elk River, MN, and be with Pastor Percy and Debbie Kallevig. It was such an amazing time of ministry to "moms and others" and encouraging "moms and others". I miss being away from my family on special holidays but we talk and text every day. That helps this lonely mama!
"I've been ministering here at Twin Lakes Christian for 17 years and this is the best Mother's Day service we have ever had! You wouldn't know it but your message was tailor-made for so many in our church. I received so many wonderful comments on the message! Thanks!"
Pastor Percy Kallevig
Twin Lakes Christian Center
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"I had the privilege of working with Larry and Gloria this past Mothers' Day at our church, and really one word comes to mind when I think of the ministry they do. That word is, committed. They are committed not only to each other but to the mission our Lord gave us, to reach lost souls. They have been committed to that work for 50 years and its truly something special!"
Youth Pastor Dillon Patterson
Twin Lakes Christian
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This beautiful mama was ministered unto
as she felt the recent loss of a family member.
#4 MY 71st BIRTHDAY
This past Sunday I celebrated another year of life as well as our daughter, LaDawn, who was born on my birthday in 1971. I missed not being together with the family to celebrate but the next best was ministering in Owatonna, MN, at Elevation North with Pastor Doug and Debbie Jones and seeing people give their hearts to Christ. For me, having those that responded to the altar call which included four first time public commitments, a first time commitment and four rededications truly was an awesome birthday gift to me and time of celebration!
"How we praise the Lord for the ongoing ministry of Larry and Gloria Lundstrom! Their service yesterday at Elevation North was proof that the anointing of the Holy Spirit rests upon their music and ministry - and the result is that lives are touched and transformed for the glory of God! There is no greater thrill than seeing people come to Christ for the first time and witnessing first-time public commitments and re-dedication of lives! We love how they relate so personally to the body of Christ and to those who are lost and searching. We encourage pastors to make a call and schedule Larry and Gloria to come to your church! Their ministry of evangelism with altar calls is needed now more than ever in these days tat we are living in!
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The time is NOW for doing all we can to make an eternal difference in the lives of people still needing to be reached for Christ! We are living in exciting times!!!"
Pastor Doug and Debbie Jones
Elevation North
Owatonna, MN
#5 MEMORIAL DAY--which we will celebrate in remembrance of those that have fought for our country and sacrificed their lives as well as remembering our precious loved ones who have left this earth. All in all, May has been and is a busy month.
Amidst the busyness and activity, it is always good to see friends here and there at our various services.
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We were excited to see Fern Bolin and her daughter Sandy. Fern took care of our children at different times when we hosted Holy Land tours in the 70's and 80's. We so appreciated it!
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It was also a delight to see our dear friend, Lois Stephen. Lois sewed dresses for Connie and me for many years when we traveled together as Lowell Lundstrom Ministries. It was such a true blessing! Thanks for your prayers always, Lois.
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Mike & Colene Ninneman, Watford City, ND
"What an honor it was to have the opportunity to see Larry and Gloria in Owatonna. It is hard to believe that it has been nearly 30 years since they allowed me to join their soulwinning ministry. The 3 ½ years I spent on the road laid a forever foundation for ministry. I was blessed to see that they have stayed true to their calling and that God continues to anoint their ministry and to see people's lives for eternity."
Colene Ninneman
*Please remember Mike in prayer as he is going through radiation treatments for prostate cancer. We are believing God for an extraordinary healing and recovery as a testimony.
May the Lord bless you, keep you and make His face shine upon you!
Gloria
Sunday, May 31 at 9:45 AM
Olivet United Methodist Church
3620 43rd Ave N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
For more information, please call the church at: 763-537-8351
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"The blessings of the Lord rest and remain upon all His people in every land, of every tongue;
the Lord meet in mercy all that seek Him;
the Lord comfort all who suffer and mourn;
the Lord hasten His coming, and give us, His people, the blessing of peace."
- Bishop Handley Moule
{Chuckle/Reflection}
~ Only in America, do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of hte store to get their prescriptions while healthy people buy candy in the front.
~ Only in America, do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a diet coke.
~ Only in America, do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.
~ Only in America, do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.
~ Only in America, do they have drive up ATM machines with Braille lettering.
~ Only in America, do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.
{Recipe}
2 cups water
2 eggs
1 white cake mix
1 3 oz. box chocolate instant pudding
1 carton Cool Whip
Heath Bar pieces
Mix together the water, eggs, cake, mix and pour into pudding. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool and refrigerate. Before serving, spread Cool Whip topping over cake. Sprinkle with Heath pieces.
Place a dryer sheet under the front seat of your car to freshen the air and keep out mice.