I read a Christmas card that said, "Only a few heard the music when He arrived, but the celebration will be deafening when he returns."
This time of the year provides exciting opportunities for our chaplains to share the message of hope found in Luke, "Unto you is born this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." What a joy to see people come to Christ, ready to celebrate His soon return. Jesus told His disciples, "open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." Pray our chaplains will take every opportunity to clearly present the gospel and that God will give them a bountiful harvest.
Allen
Russell
Director of Chaplaincy
WALT AND SHIRLEY DRYER – Nursing Home Ministry – New Bedford, MA. Walt is acting Executive Director of the
Community Chaplain Service. Many bedside calls are made each week by
the thirty-seven chaplains. They minister from Maine to Florida, from
New England to Wisconsin. They visit, presenting the claims of Christ
to those for whom no one else seems to care. They have wonderful
opportunities to share their hope in Christ. Residents do respond – not
by the thousands and hundreds, but one-by-one. The weekly visits to all
available residents in the nursing homes pay off in consistent reports
of conversions. In their extremity, sadness and disappointment they
welcome the chaplains caring, and are open to the message of salvation
and comfort. Pray for Walt as he leads this group. The ministry is
looking for a new Director. Pray that God’s man will soon be found.
MICHAEL AND CATHY INOUYE – Molokai, HI – Navy Reserves. Chaplain CAPT Mike Inouye serves the Navy Reserves as the Fleet Chaplain for the US Pacific Fleet. He has had a varied ministry, pastored several churches, ministered as a prison chaplain in the Hawaii correctional system and ran a transitional housing program for ex-offenders. He does consulting work for non-profit organizations and businesses. Mike became a chaplain with the reserves in 1984. He has had a broad exposure and ministry among Marines and Naval personnel on the West Coast and Hawaii. Pray for Mike in his ministry to seamen and Marines stationed in Hawaii.
CHRIS AND MICHELLE BUCK – Hospital Chaplaincy – Spokane, WA. Chris retired from the Navy Chaplaincy. He has followed the Lord’s leading into hospital ministry. He received his Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in the Oceanside, CA area. He is now serving as a hospital chaplain at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Pray for Chris as he ministers at bedsides, family waiting rooms, prays with patients before and after surgery and has other opportunities that come with patients and their families.
JERRY AND BONNIE FOGLTANCE – Colorado Springs, CO – Retired Air Force. Jerry finished 28 years as a CBAmerica Chaplain with the Air Force December 15th. His last assignment was at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX serving students that came there for training. Pray for Jerry and Bonnie as they begin a new ministry in the Springs.
BOB AND LEAH KOERNER – Billings, MT – Hospital Chaplaincy. Bob
retires January 10, 2004 after many years as Staff Chaplain at St.
Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT. Bob and Leah recently celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob will have foot surgery
soon. Pray for a quick recovery They are seeking God’s direction for a
post retirement ministry.
STEVE AND VICKI COOK – Germany – Army. Steve is the Deputy V Corps Chaplain in Germany although he is presently serving in Iraq. He was home for Thanksgiving but is now back in Baghdad. His family will be going to South Carolina for Christmas with other family members. Steve has been selected to attend the Army War College in Carlisle, PA in the summer of 2004. Pray for his ministry to soldiers in Iraq and his safety in Iraq
Pray For Chaplains In Iraq!
& Chaplains Lyn Brown, Dean Bonura and Steve Cook serving the Army in Iraq. Pray for their families who will celebrate Christmas without their dad and husband. The Browns in Pennsylvania, the Bonuras in Florida, the Cooks in South Carolina.
& Chaplains Randy Brandt, Warren Haggray, Thomas Gidley and Chuck Searl will be heading to Iraq after the first of the year. Pray for their families left behind. Randy’s family is in Germany, the Haggrays and Gidleys at Fort Hood, TX., the Searls at Fort Lewis, WA.
& Praise God for a great year of bringing on new chaplains, ending the year in the black financially, and the opportunity to work with many applying for a variety of chaplain ministries. God is faithful!
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There are many exciting stories coming out of Iraq we cannot share at
this time but God has been doing miraculous things through His
Chaplains. Hundreds have come to Christ and been baptized. Pray for the
growth of new believers.
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