Pastor Morehouse opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer. The devotion reminded us of the hope and promise of everlasting life given to us at our Baptism which brings us into a life in which every day is Easter. We must never lose sight of this hope which helps us avoid the temptations of… Continue reading Notes from the April 13 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
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Notes from the February 9th Meeting
Dear Members & Friends,Vicar Nelson opened the meeting with a prayer and a devotion. Just as soldiers lay down their lives for their country, Jesus shows us His ultimate love by dying on the cross for our sins. We as Operation Barnabas members can show our love for those in the military service, and continually pray… Continue reading Notes from the February 9th Meeting
Notes from the Sept 24 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Our meeting opened with a devotion by Pastor Morehouse. Why does someone decide to serve? Sometimes it is selfless ideas of sacrifice or a calling from God. Many decisions are made to further educational dreams and to pay for schooling and experiences beyond their small town locale. With the pandemic and the World situation, many… Continue reading Notes from the Sept 24 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
List of items needed for OB Bag Packing
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
Notes from the January 30 meeting
The meeting began with Pastor’s devotion based on Psalm 46. In the Service there are many situations that call for strength and courage after experiencing calamity and horror. Pastor related an incident where a Sergeant witnessed a terrible accident, and he had to report for duty immediately after. He had to rely on the presence… Continue reading Notes from the January 30 meeting
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
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
Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting Minutes 1-15-2019
The meeting began with a devotion and prayer by Vicar Wirtz. War brings on shock, trauma and drawn-out stress. It’s not always a physical wound that soldiers suffer. Christians can go beyond their suffering with the help of God’s love through Jesus who takes away their burden and brings about healing of the soul. Those… Continue reading Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting Minutes 1-15-2019