Luke 2:10-11, But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." (NIV)
As chaplains we are able to share the wonderful news of this great and joyful event that is meant for everyone, worldwide. We have had exciting opportunitites this Christmas season to share the news of our Savior and many have been brought into His kingdom. Thanks for your prayers for our ministries.
Some of our chaplains have been serving overseas and are away from family and friends at this special time of year. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
I recently visited two of our chaplains in Korea and rejoice at the open door of ministry they have with their soliders. Both Ken Werho and Mark Mitera have seen the Lord change lives as they share the 'good news of the gospel' with others. Mark returns home to Washington State in January after a year without his family and will begin a new assignment at Ft. Lewis, WA in February. Ken and his family have serveral more years to serve in Korea. They have a wonderful ministry among university students. Pray for them.
Dwight and Karen Croy have begun a year of separation with Dwight gonig to Korea just before Christmas to serve soliders of the 2nd Infantry Division. Karen and the children will be home in Medford, OR for this year. Pray for Dwight and his ministry. Soldiers in Korea are very responsive to the Gospel.
Lee and Neva Johnson have had an interesting year. Lee was given the opportunity to participate in Operation Joint Endeavor and has spent some nine months in Germany. Lee has spent some 27 years in the Reserves and plans to retire in June 1998. He went on active duty March 3 and was assigned to a Support Battalion in Kitzingen. This unit supported five military communities and Lee worked at chapels in two different locations. He did a lot of counselling, led several to Christ and had many preaching opportunities. This has been a great way to finish out his carrer. Pray for Lee as he returns to the Northwest to his civilian job and pray that the Lord will show him a place to minister to others.
Evan Spencer left active duty with the Air Force September of 1996, and moved to Texas to work and serve the LOrd. Just recently he joined the Texas Air National Guard as a chaplain. It is good to have Evan back. He has had a good ministry with singles and you can prya for this new opportunity to minister in Texas.
Eugene and Collen slade serve in Vilsec, Germany. Gene has spent most of the year in Bosnia. Many sent donations from Germany to the people of Bosnia, especially for the children in orphanages. Gene and his soldiers at Guardian Base put together a team of 18 puppets, The 'Rainbow Kids' entertain and bring lots of joy to these children. Colleen has travelled with 'Club Beyond' to Romania to do missionary work. Pray for the Slades as they serve the Lord as a family.
Jack and Jina Kasel serve a Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Jack has been on assignment in Hungary and has had excellent opportunities to minister to airmen deployed there. They have also had good opportunities for humanitarian ministry to children and young people. Pray for Jack, Jina and their family as they minister in the Air Force.
Dean and Denise Bonura serve the active duty Army at Ft. Polk, LA. Dean, recently promoted to Major, is on assignment in Bosnia for a year while Denise is living at Ft. Bragg. Pray for them during this year of separation. Pray for Dean's ministry to soldiers in Bosnia as he shares the gospel with them.
Bob and Cynthia Hicks serve the Air Force at the War College in Mongomery, Al. Bob was the first National Guard chaplain to attend the college in residency and after completing the course he was asked to stay on and teach. Pray for him as he instructs key military leaders from many different countries.
Attention Pastors!
I want to make you aware of an opportunity to minister in the secular workplace as a chaplain. Marketplace Ministries, a faith-based Employee Assistance Program, has asked me to help them find chaplains to work with employers and their employees who need assistance with funerals, hospital visits, terminal illness counseling, accidents, death, significant personal or family issues. They are looking for On-Call Chaplains and will pay for pastoral care services provided. This is an excellent opportunity to minister in your community. They are looking for both full and part-time chaplains.
If you would be interested in such a ministry alongside your present pastoral duties, let me know and I will put you in touch with Marketplace. They are curetnly working in 37 states and serve 150 companies.
Let's Pray!
We have six chaplain candidates finishing their seminary and ministry assignments to qualify for chaplaincy. They serve as staff specialists in the military. Pray for their ministries and studies. They are our future chaplains.
Pray for several couples to be presented to the Chaplain Commission and CBAmerica Board in February as candidates for military service. God is sending us choice ment o serve Him.
several chaplains retire this summer after many faithful years of service. Pray for John & Carl Riggs, Larry and etta Rae Hebebrand, and Le and Neva Johnson during these final months of ministry.
Pray for our Chaplain Commission and the CBAmerica Board as we meet February 11-14 in Phoenix, AZ.
Thanks to our faithful prayer and financial supporters. You are greatly appreciated. Your prayers and gifts allow ministry to happen.
Pray for Al and Carol Russell as we visit chaplains in Arizona in February.
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