At first I had a lot of fear about this memorial service for mom in St. Louis and wasn’t even sure I could handle showing up. The thought of sharing my sorrow with so many people was too much to bear. Then I was reminded of the wonderful friends I longed to see. Being with [...]
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Chris Rice’s report on the St. Louis memorial service
March 5, 2007
Penny’s Highlights by Stephanie Rice
February 27, 2007
Penny touched so many people; her vision and caring reached around the world.
• Together, Larry and Penny Rice began the New Life Evangelistic Center (NLEC). In 1972, living in only a small trailer, they began the calling to minister to the poor and homeless of St. Louis.
• From the beginning, Penny led the singing during rallies, [...]
letter from Larry
February 24, 2007
Dear sisters and brothers,
Each day that passes after Penny’s death could get harder and harder as the reality that she is no longer here sets in, if it were not for the support of family and friends, the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit, and the light of the Scriptures. The phrase “to be absent [...]
Mom with Chris
February 23, 2007
A Message from Larry
February 22, 2007
My dear friends,
How I thank God for your faithful prayers and support for New Life Evangelistic Center. Now I want to ask for you to please keep my children, grandchildren, the NLEC staff, and myself in your special prayers. On Feb. 21, 2007 at 8:15am my beloved wife and NLEC co-founder, Penny Rice [...]
Memorial Services
February 22, 2007
Memorial services will be held at the following times and locations:
Marshfield Assembly of God
1538 W. Washington St., Marshfield Missouri
Monday, February 26 at 10:30am
New Life Evangelistic Center Headquarters
1411 Locust St., St. Louis Missouri
Saturday, March 3, at 4pm
MidAmerica Care Center
9810 State Road AE
New Bloomfield, Missouri
Sunday, March 4, at 3pm
Sunday, March 18th, 3 PM at
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
300 [...]
Celebrate Penny Rice
February 21, 2007
Penny Ann Rice was the founder of Consider the Lilies Foundation, co-founder of New Life Evangelistic Center, wife of Rev. Larry Rice, mother of Christopher, Stephanie and Jennifer. She met her Savior face to face at eight- fifteen in the morning on February twenty-first, 2007. This blog is a celebration of her life and impact. We [...]
