We truly appreciate your prayers, love,
financial support, and thoughts of love towards us. You are a blessing to us.
It is our prayer that you have a wonderful day filled with much love and
laughter as you practice God's presence.
Debbie is doing a little better. She is working
on exercising more consistently which helps with her pain levels most the
time. Sometimes it has the opposite effect if she overdoes it or moves the
wrong way. However, overall it is helping. She is still struggling with her
memory or as she puts it, "my mind just isn't working right." It is not a
major problem, but more of an irritating problem for her. We thank everyone
who is praying for her. Currently she is staying in our motor home at
Providence Baptist Church in Riverview, Florida.
The meetings went well with Pastor Kevin Senn at
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The meetings were
well-attended, and God's people were faithful and responded well to the
preaching of His Word.
Norman's right knee is still giving him
problems. It is our hope and prayer that it will get better over time.
In July, we are looking forward to Family Camp
at our home church in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. We enjoy getting to know
the new folks at church as well as renew old friendships.
The meetings went well with Pastor Wesley Agee
at Grace Baptist Church in Gaston, North Carolina. God's people responded
well, and the pastor is greatly encouraged. When the Word of God was preached,
they were blessed and challenged by it.
Believer's Comments
Hello Brother,
"I feel that our church was extremely blessed,
and myself in particular, by your time with us this week. Your obvious love of
God and the enthusiasm you bring to the Christian life should be an
inspiration to all who have the opportunity to see and hear you. Thank you for
your willingness to share these things with others."
Dear Norman Stevens,
Just
wanted to drop you a line and say thank you for the messages. Your messages
were very challenging to me and my family. I was deeply challenged on what you
said about not expecting to get your prayers answered when you're not right
with God. I also wanted to back you up about credit cards. My wife and I cut
up our card [Visa-god] about 2 years ago. We made all our payments on time and
often paid the whole card off every payment. We felt the Lord wanted us to get
rid of it and we did. It is one of the best decisions we ever made. We've
learned it is best to let God provide the money first, rather than
spend first and then wait for God to provide. Thank you for your convicting
messages and your stand for God and His Word. I enjoy your sense of humor too!
You truly are loved here by all. We are looking forward to your next visit."
Pastor's Comments
Brother Norman,
"Just a quick note to say thanks for all you did
while ministering to our church and me!!! What a thrill to hear the
well-prepared sermons, to see your heart for our people and to have you serve
in so many ways. I know each of the young couples was overjoyed with the time
you gave them each individually.
I am sure that eternity will show this meeting
to be one the most profitable moments in our church!
Thanks again for your friendship!"
Brother Stevens,
"Thanks so much for your ministry this last
week. Many good decisions were made for the Lord. I received some really good
comments at the jail too."
Dear Brother Stevens,
Thank
you for the Spirit-filled meetings. The preaching was exceptional and very
much needed.
Members and visitors still continue to talk
about the impact the meetings had on them. I was also personally encouraged
and challenged by the Word of God and the fellowship we shared with one
another.
Praise the Lord for working in the hearts of His
people during these meetings."
Our week of meetings went very well with Pastor
Fred Daniel at Brookhaven Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. God's
people were blessed and challenged by the messages from God's Word.
The meetings went well with Pastor Elmer Cox at
the First Baptist Church in Morris, Minnesota. He called me this afternoon and
told me that they experienced true revival at their church this week. The
pastor was so excited in what had taken place during the meetings. Praise the
LORD! One young man came forward to be saved, and two young people came
forward to rededicate their lives to God.
Please be in prayer with us that God will
continue to work in the hearts of His people through the preaching of the Word
of God and that many souls will be saved. Thanks!
Our four-day series of meetings went well with
Pastor Wayne Skog at Deerwood Baptist Church in Deerwood, Minnesota. We thank
the Lord for the spiritual decisions that were made by several of God's people
during the meetings.
What a blessing it was to be with Pastor Richard
Jensen at Oakdale Baptist Church in Oakdale, Minnesota. The meetings were well-attended
by church members, and it was a joy for me to challenge them from God's Word.
The pastor saw a need and worked out the details to provide, at no cost to me,
two suits, a shirt and several ties that were much needed. Thank you again
to the church family for the kindness and provision while I was with you
folks.
I was with Pastor David Rogers at Cornerstone
Baptist Church in Willmar, Minnesota. The response of God's people to the
preaching of His Word was encouraging. I was able to spend quality time with
the pastor, his wife, and their son.
We had good meetings with Pastor Colson Leach at
Faith Baptist Church in Port Washington, Wisconsin. God's people were
encouraged by our ministry. Many, if not all, made decisions during the week.
One man by the name of Bob received Christ as his Saviour.
I had a good time with Pastor Jim St Marie and
God's people at Pine River Baptist Church in Pine River, Minnesota.
Life-changing decisions were made during the weed; and when the Word of God
was preached, they were blessed. We had one come forward to receive Christ as
their Saviour. Praise the LORD!
Again, thank you for your prayers, love, and
financial support.
