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
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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
Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting Aug 7, 2018
Those in attendance were Bruce, Chris, Mike & Laura, Pastor & Marty & Dawn. Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion about Jesus giving us hope when we experience tragedies. God is alive in our world and like Lazarus, we are all on our deathbed waiting for Jesus to come and resurrect us to life… Continue reading Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting Aug 7, 2018
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
Operation Barnabas Meeting Notes—May 22, 2018
Operation Barnabas Meeting Notes—May 22, 2018 Those in attendance were Kathy A, John D, Pastor & Marty M, Bruce H, & Dawn H. Pastor opened the meeting with a devotion about the strength and courage that soldiers must have to face the trials of battle. Like Joshua, they must not be frightened or dismayed, for… Continue reading Operation Barnabas Meeting Notes—May 22, 2018