Frontline

Spring 2004


Allen Russell John Maxwell in his book Running With The Giants refers to Noah in Genesis 6-9 as a person who would say to us One person can make a difference! Maxwell goes on to encourage his readers to Not be afraid to stand out in a crowd. He reminds us difference makers are different. We are encouraged not to be afraid to do something for the first time. He ends the chapter on Noah with the statement When you see a rainbow, remember that one person can make a difference. God has called our Chaplains to be difference-makers in the lives of others. Pray for the daily contacts our Chaplains have with people and for the opportunities He gives us to share Christ with them.
Allen Russell Director of Chaplaincy


Michelle Crosby Michelle Crosby
Hospital Chaplain
Michelle completed eight units of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and is seeking a position as a hospital chaplain. She grew up in a CB pastor’s home. As a child she gave her life to Christ and was baptized by her father. She graduated from Montana State University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary and Michelle is eager to serve Christ by serving others. Pray God will open the right place of ministry for her.


Al Wall Al and Wendy Wall
Army
Al recently completed the Chaplain Officer Basic Course for the Army and is waiting for word of an assignment. Al and Wendy have two daughters and a son. They presently live in Juneau, AK where Al has pastored in several Bible Churches since graduation from Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake, IN. He also is a graduate of the Alaska Bible College. Pray for the family as they wait to hear from the Army of their place of ministry.


Ian Ross Ian and Lucile Ross
Idaho Army National Guard
Ian is the pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Weiser, ID. They have three children, two boys and a girl. Ian graduated from Western Baptist College and Western Seminary in Portland, OR. Ian is scheduled to attend the Chaplain Officer Basic Course at Fort Jackson, SC this summer. His unit may be deployed later in the year. Pray for Ian as he serves his church and his National Guard unit.


Michael Garr Michael and Kristina Garr
Army Chaplain Candidate Program
Michael, while in the Army Chaplain Candidate Program is doing his seminary training at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He is presently serving in the Army Reserves but is transferring to the Florida National Guard. They are members of Victory Baptist Church in Fort Myers, FL. They have two young children. Michael spent eight years in the Marine Corps and is following the Lord’s leading to become an Army chaplain. Pray for the family as he studies.


Brad WestBrad and Susan West Army, Fort Hood, TX. Brad is finishing his training in Family Life counseling at Fort Hood and will receive a Masters Degree in Counseling. They are scheduled to move to Fort Bragg, NC later this year. Pray for Brad and Susan in their present ministry. Soldiers are now returning to Fort Hood from Iraq. The counseling load on the Family Life chaplains is becoming extremely heavy. Pray for wisdom as these chaplains work with reunited families.



Michell GroverDavid and Michelle Grover New Hampshire Army National Guard Fort Drum, NY . David has served in the Air Force Reserves and recently transferred to the Army National Guard because of a shortage of chaplains in his home state. He is now preparing to go to Iraq. David helped at the Pentagon after the 9/11 terrorist attack. David and Michelle have two grown sons. Pray for David’s ministry as his unit trains and deploys.


Pray For Your Chaplains!

& Chaplains Lyn Brown , Dean Bonura, Randy Brandt, Warren Haggray, Thomas Gidley, Chuck Searl and David Grover are serving the Army in Iraq. Pray for their families. The Gidleys are expecting their second child any day. Pray for Michelle Gidley and their son Philip at Fort Hood, TX while Thomas is in Iraq.

& The daughter of Bob and Cynthia Hicks (Florida) recently went to be with the Lord following a long struggle with cancer. The mother of Natalie Rauch (Husband Harry at Fort Benning, GA) passed away suddenly Christmas Eve. The mother of Vicki Cook (Husband Steve, in Germany) went to be with the Lord in March. Pray for these families in their time of grief.

& This is the time of year when new assignment orders come for our military chaplains. Many families will be moved this summer. The Army alone is moving some 300,000 soldiers and their families. Pray for adjustments especially for families with children.

& Praise for the churches and individuals who remind us of their prayers for this ministry . Brethren , pray for us, we are on the frontline.

& Praise for the many faithful financial supporters of Chaplaincy who make this ministry possible. We thank God for you.



FRONTLINE, Vol. 14, No 1, Spring 2004. Allen Russell Director of Chaplaincy.
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