Operation Barnabas Military Ministry Conference February 15 and 16, 2012 - Winter Haven, FL
Mark your calendars now for the first ever Operation Barnabas Military Ministry Conference in Winter Haven, FL on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16th. Grace Lutheran Church, Winter Haven will be our host for the conference.
The Shared Fight…
Friday, September 2, 2011
For those of us in the military, we can never thank our spouses enough. They put up with us being gone at a moment’s notice, and on call where a weekend can be ruined by one phone call. If we have children, they are often the uniparent, standing in place of both mom and dad. [...]
The New Greatest Generation?
Friday, August 19, 2011
I am not a great fan of TIME magazine…however, this seems like it might be worth a read: The first part: Eight years ago, after the capture of Saddam Hussein in a spider hole, TIMEMagazine named The American Soldier its “Person of the Year.” It was an iconic cover story that put a face on these wars [...]
Women Veterans In Need…
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Women have served alongside men, often sharing the same hardships and difficulties. A recent newspaper article reads: For a week in July, Mariel Marrero and her two children visited the Cumberland County Headquarters Library every day. Between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Marrero, 30, and her children - ages 10 and 12 - sought out the library [...]
Has Your Congregation Considered A Deaconess?
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Operation Barnbas is firmly committed to bring each and every resource of our Lutheran Church in service and care for our military and their families. We have such a rich treasure in the Gospel, and numerous ways that God provides talented individuals to share that life-giving message. As a matter of fact, I just received [...]
NEVER FORGET…OUR POWS
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Americans are rushing wildly to and fro making purchases from sears, amazon, going to see movies, and basically live their lives. What many of them don’t know is that we have a soldier who is a prisoner of war. Sgt Bowe Bergdahl is currently in the hands of the taliban. I have had the highest [...]
How Do Marines Think?
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Those of us fortunate enough to hang out with Marines often wonder at their spirit. For civilians, warriors can be an enigma. A blog writer, who goes by the name “Major Pain” has put together a few “truisms” for Marines. I think they are worth sharing…
Within the Marines and especially the infantry you hear [...]
Wounded Warrior Wear
Thu, Dec 8, 2011
As I work with folks from around the country, I am often asked how people can get involved. You can call your local military representatives in your area. If there is no base or post nearby, there is often a national guard armory. And - there are any number of veterans in your community from [...]
The Fight Against Suicide
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
The military has a never ending problem…suicide. We train and we train, give briefings, but still…suicides occur. Even if we were to get them down to just one a year…that is still one family that is shattered. Please, if you have any concerns about a friend or family member…step in and get help for them, [...]
A Golden Opportunity
Wed, Aug 24, 2011
For families and friends of our military, we can be an enigma. Why in the world would anyone want to go back to a place where people want to kill you? Why would we willingly leave our spouses and children, to go thousands of miles overseas. This article offers an excellent insight. If you have [...]
Welcoming Our Veterans…
Mon, Aug 22, 2011
The Washington Post has a good story on the way American sees her veterans. Most people see the war as an abstraction. However, when our servicemen and women come home, they live not with an abstraction, but with an experience that affects them very deeply. While not a great fan of the Washington Post, they [...]
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