Operation Barnabas would like to ask the congregation to assist with collecting some hygiene items for the backpack care bags that get handed out to homeless and needy Veterans at the March 11 StandDown in Tucson. What is needed at this time includes small Kleenex packs, deodorant, hand sanitizer, wipes, mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, razors,… Continue reading List of items needed for OB Bag Packing
Category: Events
LWML Spring Retreat 2020
On February 15th don’t miss this once-a-year chance to join women of Arizona in a special one-day retreat. Our guest speaker is Deb Burma, Christian author and sought-after leader of women’s conferences and retreats. Under the theme “Extravagant Love”, enjoy a continental breakfast, lunch, and a wonderful time of fellowship. Registration begins at 9:00 AM,… Continue reading LWML Spring Retreat 2020
2020 LWML ED AZ Zone Women’s Retreat
YOU ARE INVITED!Deb Burma has a passion for sharing Christ’s extravagant love in a creative, engaging style, meeting women in the moments of their everyday lives to engage them in God’s Word. Come experience a day with this sought-after speaker for women’s conferences and retreats. Join us on February 15th at Faith Lutheran Church, 3925… Continue reading 2020 LWML ED AZ Zone Women’s Retreat
Wreaths Across America 2019
Seven members of our Operation Barnabas Chapter laid wreaths on Veteran’s graves at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Marana on Saturday morning, December 14. The ceremony before the wreaths were laid, involved wreaths being displayed for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, 1st Responders, and POW’s. Children led the Pledge–many were Boy & Girl… Continue reading Wreaths Across America 2019
Notes from the Nov 14 meeting
Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer. He explained that “Overwatch” is a military term used to describe a force protection tactic in which one individual or unit supports another by providing covering fire during a mission. We as Christians employ a similar overwatch tactic called prayer. We call upon God for His… Continue reading Notes from the Nov 14 meeting
Notes from the Oct. 18 Operation Barnabas Meeting
Pastor Morehouse opened the meeting with a devotion on “overwatch,” a military term used to describe a force protection tactic in which one individual or unit supports another by providing covering fire during a mission. He gave us an example from his own experience where this tactic failed and the reason that it failed. We… Continue reading Notes from the Oct. 18 Operation Barnabas Meeting
Tucson March for Life
Join Catalina Lutheran Church’s Life Team for the Tucson March for Life, Saturday January 25, 2020
Sanctity of Life
Arizona South Circuit, English District Circuit Convocation: Sanctity of Life: a distinctively Lutheran approach to life issues from conception to God’s appointed time for death. Guest speakers include:Rev. Max Phillips, Lutheran Family Services of Iowa; Rev. Dr. James Lamb, Lutheran Family Services of Iowa and former Executive Director, Lutherans for Life; Kim Laube, Lutheran Family… Continue reading Sanctity of Life
Notes from the O.B. Meeting – August 6, 2019
Those members who were present include: Bruce, Larry, Kathy, Laura & Mike, Pastor & Marty, and Dawn. Pastor opened with a devotion about promotions in the military, in like manner, Jesus issues “promotion orders” to those who confess Him unto death. An example of this is the criminal hanging on the cross who gave… Continue reading Notes from the O.B. Meeting – August 6, 2019
Tucson StandDown 2018
Here are some photos from the Aug. 15 Stand Down. It was very successful with 60 resource booths and 50 Veteran participants. We gave away 30 adult bags, 10 children’s bags and 25 Bibles. Thank you to Faith Lutheran for helping us make this event successful. Blessings to all, Dawn