Those members who were present for the meeting included: Bruce, Tammy, Laura, Pastor, Marty, Vicar, Christie, Boyd, and Dawn. Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion on friendship. According to scripture, there are three possible objects of friendship: another person, God or his Son, or someone else who follows Jesus. The role of Operation Barnabas… Continue reading Notes from the O.B. Meeting Thurs, Aug 25
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Operation Barnabas Meeting Minutes June 30, 2022
The meeting began with a devotion and prayer given by Vicar Stephensen. The devotion was about Abraham who was a great leader and a warrior. The key verse that unlocks Abram to veterans is Genesis 15:6. Because he believed, the Lord counted it to him as righteousness. He was a leader who believed in God… Continue reading Operation Barnabas Meeting Minutes June 30, 2022
O.B. Notes from May 19 Meeting
Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion on eulogies, not a worldly one, but one that points to Christ, our everlasting Lord. When we die, we will wake to newness of life, through the grace and for the sake of Jesus. May we share and tell of the greatness of God’s love, a eulogy pointing… Continue reading O.B. Notes from May 19 Meeting
StandDown Success
Operation Barnabas had a great group of members who worked hard to make the Tucson StandDown, March 16, 2022, a successful event. Those in attendance were Marty, Vicar Steffensen, Mary Jane, Tammy, Mike & Laura, Lynette, and Russ & Dawn. Twenty-five Bibles were handed out and many homemade cookies and eyeglasses. All 50 adult hygiene… Continue reading StandDown Success
Successful Bag Packing for StandDown
There were 11 members and friends who came to pack bags on Thursday for the Tucson StandDown. It took less than an hour to complete the job. Those in attendance were Paul & Donna, Christie & Boyd, Jan & Bruce, Vicar Steffensen, Rosa, Tammy, Mary Jane, and Dawn. A Thrivent Financial Action Team Service Project… Continue reading Successful Bag Packing for StandDown
Operation Barnabas December 2021 Update
We are not having a meeting this month, but you may want to read the Advent Devotional in the Warning Order which explains how we can find comfort in trying and fearful times. Some of our members will be attending the “Wreaths Across America” Ceremony at the Arizona State Memorial Cemetery in Marana. Everyone is… Continue reading Operation Barnabas December 2021 Update
Notes from the Nov OB Chapter Meeting
Pastor gave a devotion based on Ephesians 6:10–“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” We give thanks to God for those who serve in the armed forces of our nation. We pray that the Holy Spirit would work through Christians both within and outside of the service branches to… Continue reading Notes from the Nov OB Chapter Meeting
Notes from the Oct 14 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion on whether members of the military should have autonomy when it comes to getting vaccinated for the good of their fellow soldiers. The LCMS’ stand on this issue is that we all belong to the body of Christ. There should be no division from its members—if one suffers,… Continue reading Notes from the Oct 14 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Notes from the Sept 28 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion from Ephesians 2. There is more than an alteration from citizen to soldier when each person begins basic training. They move from a nobody to a somebody in the Service. An analogy is made when St. Paul writes that “But now in Christ Jesus you who once… Continue reading Notes from the Sept 28 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Notes from the May 11 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Pastor opened our meeting with the Litany where we asked God to have mercy on us sojourners here on earth. It is our job to engage the rest of society by pointing the way of peace, hope and salvation while walking with Christ beside us. We can be joyful as we journey towards heaven. Those… Continue reading Notes from the May 11 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting