Warning Order and opening prayer Pastor Old business Dawn reported to the group that Tractor Supply in Catalina would allow her to set up a sale in front of their store. She may pursue this opportunity at a future date. We will load tables and chairs into Mike’s truck on Sunday afternoon, November 10. We… Continue reading OB Meeting 10/24/24
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OB Meeting 9/19/24
Warning Order and opening prayer Pastor Old business New business Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans (TVSV) is still working on securing a venue for the Stand-down. Expect an update from the October TVSV meeting. Marty, Vicar, and Boyd recently made a drop-off of men’s clothing to EEE. EEE staff told us that they are now accepting… Continue reading OB Meeting 9/19/24
OB Meeting 8/15/24
Warning Order and opening prayer Pastor Old business Discussion included the possible acquisition of a sandwich board to advertise the Veterans’ Day bake sale and service. New business Bruce reported on the upcoming 10 year anniversary of LtCdr Bell (one of our adopted Chaplains) in the Chaplaincy. Dawn will bring a card for us all… Continue reading OB Meeting 8/15/24
OB Meeting 5/16/24
Warning Order and opening prayer Pastor Old business Boyd will pick up the cake. Kathy will supplement with crackers/cheese/nuts or the like. Catalina Elks Lodge has offered us tables at their Veterans’ Day event. They are serving breakfast at their event. After brief discussion we decided to decline the offer, as we prefer to support… Continue reading OB Meeting 5/16/24
OB Meeting 4/25/24
Warning Order and opening prayer Pastor Guest presentation: Soldier’s Best Friend Dawn introduced Leslie (representative) and Chris (client) from Soldier’s Best Friend. SBF locates, trains, and places service dogs with veterans who have PTSD/TBI, and trains the veterans to work and live with their service dogs. Leslie discussed the processes used by SBF, and the… Continue reading OB Meeting 4/25/24
Tucson Stand down March 2024
Another successful Stand Down took place on Wednesday at the Ramada Inn. Approximately 100 needy Veterans and families came by our table to receive our resources. Forty Bibles were handed out and the cookies disappeared quickly. Many came by to try on the readers and sunglasses. The excess glasses were given to the Hope Institute… Continue reading Tucson Stand down March 2024
OB Meeting 2/15/24
Our February meeting was held Thurs., February 15 at the Church. Pastor opened with a devotion from Matthew 6:19-20. We are not to lay up treasures on earth, but lay up treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust will destroy. Where our treasure is, there our hearts will be also. Details of the Stand… Continue reading OB Meeting 2/15/24
OB January Meeting Notes
The meeting was opened with the “Our Father.” 12 members were in attendance. In December there were 10 members from Catalina Lutheran that laid wreathes on graves at the Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Marana. All 3,200 graves received a wreath. This was part of the “Wreaths Across America” Program. Women Warriors has disbanded and… Continue reading OB January Meeting Notes
Veteran’s Day Photos
Operation Barnabas had a successful Pickle & Jam and bake sale at Claire’s Cafe. Proceeds of $648 were raised and we served 28 Veterans with a free breakfast or lunch. Pastor Morehouse led a meaningful service for Veterans that stressed the meaning of discipline in the service and in the Service to the Lord. Everyone… Continue reading Veteran’s Day Photos
OB – October Meeting Minutes
Pastor opened the meeting with a prayer based on Luke 16:13. It’s a parable that is difficult to discuss but can apply to Operation Barnabas and our goals. Instead of condemning those who strive for money with shrewd and sinful ways, we need to be prudent servants of Christ and extend His love to them.… Continue reading OB – October Meeting Minutes