Serving Our Soldiers

Email Alert regarding letters to soldiers

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:59:00 +0000

Dear Church Family,
Below is an email I have received several times in the past few days. As I am sure many of you have received it as well.
This was such an awesome idea. I was going to include this in the next newsletter so I double checked the accuracy first. I do this with most of the military related emails I receive. I just went to the Walter Reed website, and they CANNOT accept packages or letters addressed to "any" or "a recovering soldier", etc. There has to be a specific name, or it is considered undeliverable. The same goes for packages overseas. Since 9-11 several changes have been made for security/terrorism reasons, and this was one of them.
If any of you know of any military personnel recovering at Walter Reed, or any other medical facility and wouldn't mind sharing their information and address, we would be more than happy to send as many letters to them as possible!
So please be aware that ANY email you might receive this holiday season that asks for mail to be sent to a soldier, and no names are specified, it is considered undeliverable mail by our U.S. government.

May they ALL come home safely,
Lisa Wahle

Email Alert

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:58:00 +0000

Dear Church Family,
As the holiday season approaches, we are sent many well wishes and prayer requests from those we know, and some we don't know. The email about Cindy and Gary Hogan who supposedly is serving in Iraq is one such false story. This story is true on one front, the wife mentioned in it did have cervical cancer in 2001. As of 2006, she is still cancer free. However, this is not the wife of someone serving in Iraq. I do ask you to please continue to pray for Cindy to stay cancer free and for her family, but wanted you to have all the information available about her story. Please go to www.snopes.com and look up Gary Hogan and the whole story is available for you to read.
Thank you for being a church that cares and prays for those in need.
Many blessings during this holiday season,
Lisa Wahle

Packing Christmas Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:57:00 +0000

Please join Serving Our Soldiers this Wednesday, December 2nd, at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center as we pack Christmas boxes for soldiers. See you there!

Welcome Home!!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:56:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Kyle Cook. Kyle is the son of a coworker of Barb Duncan. Thank you Kyle for your service, and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

Welcome Home Soldier!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Kirt Schmidt. Kirt is a cousin of Ed McGrory. Thank you Kirt, for your service and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

Veterans Eat Free at Applebee's

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000

Military veterans and active-duty
service members will be able to eat for free at any Applebee's across the U.S. on
Veterans Day, Wed., Nov. 11, 2009. There will be six entrées from the menu to
choose from. Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof
of service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform
Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement,
Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform
in person. For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee's, visit the
Applebee's website at www.applebees.com/vetsday. A
complete listing of all Applebee's locations is available at www.applebees.com.

Soldier Home!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Travis Zimmerman. Travis is a relative of Jen and Rob Brown. Thank you Travis, for your service and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

Thanksgiving Boxes for Soldiers

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Please join Serving Our Soldiers as we pack Thanksgiving boxes for soldiers!! We will meet in the Family Life Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4th, after W.O.W. dinner. Our supplies are running very low at this time. Please consider bringing items from the list below so we can continue this ministry past the next few months.

Personal notes of encouragement
Candy/Gum (that won’t melt)
Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
Microwaveable foods
Pop-Tarts
Pens/ Pencils
Magnets
Current magazines
Blank note cards
Games/Gaming books
Single Coffee Packets, Sugars and Creamers
Single packs of seeds, nuts, cookies, chex mix, etc.
Monetary donations to help cover cost of shipping
(Make check payable to DFUMC, memo: SOS)

October Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:59:00 +0000

Please join Serving Our Soldiers as we pack October boxes for soldiers!! We will meet in the Family Life Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7th, after W.O.W. dinner. Our supplies are running very low at this time. Please consider bringing items from the list below so we can continue this ministry past the next few months.

Personal notes of encouragement
Candy/Gum (that won’t melt)
Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
Microwaveable foods
Pop-Tarts
Pens/ Pencils
Magnets
Current magazines
Blank note cards
Games/Gaming books
Single Coffee Packets, Sugars and Creamers
Single packs of seeds, nuts, cookies, chex mix, etc.
Monetary donations to help cover cost of shipping
(Make check payable to DFUMC, memo: SOS)

Welcome Home Soldier!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:46:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Mark Glaze. Mark is the brother of Dena Hoggard. Thank you Mark, for your service and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

Reminder- Packing Boxes on Sept. 16

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:53:00 +0000

Please join Serving Our Soldiers as we reconvene after the summer break to pack September boxes for soldiers!! We will meet in the Family Life Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, after W.O.W. dinner.

September Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Please join SOS as we pack boxes for soldiers on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center.

Remembering September 11th

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:08:00 +0000

THE PROGRAM:

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this

eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at
home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds

Action Plan:
So, here's what we need you to do.
(1) Send your message to friends/family to fly the flag. Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you.
(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.

Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America!

Welcome Home!!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:23:00 +0000

Welcome Home Soldiers!
SOS would like to Welcome Home Ben Brown and Greg Glover. Ben is the brother of Lisa Wahle, and Greg and his wife Shelly are members of DFUMC and have recently been transferred out West. Thank you Ben and Greg, for your service and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:20:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Adam and Dana Hineline!!
Thank you Adam and Dana for your service, and for
protecting our freedoms. Many blessings to you and your family!
The Hineline's are friends of the Woods family.

Honoring SPC Ryan C. King

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:00:00 +0000

John 15:13 (NIV)
13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Thank you SPC. Ryan King for your service and sacrifice for our country. It's because of heroes like you that our children live in a free nation. May God welcome you into that special place He has reserved for those who serve. You will never be forgotten.
To the family of SPC. Ryan King, may God bless and comfort you in this time of loss and know that you will be together again. Sandra and David Moore of DFUMC are Ryan's Aunt and Uncle.

SPC Ryan Charles King, age 22, of Hobart, Indiana (formerly of Paulding County), passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, while serving his country in the U S Army, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1986, in Marietta, GA. He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta for many years.

He played baseball in Canton, Powder Springs, and Dallas over the years, and truly loved being a Georgia boy and a family man. SPC King was a graduate of East Paulding High School Class of 2005.

A few months after graduation he enlisted in the Army, something he had wanted to do since he was a child. He went to basic training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, followed by AIT at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. After he completed his training, he was stationed in Korea for a year, where he met his wife.

As a member of the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry, they both left for deployment to Eastern Afghanistan in July 2008 and both were scheduled to return to Fort Hood in Texas in June 2009. SPC King was respected and loved by many and will be missed, but never forgotten.

Survivors include his wife, SGT Rachel Nicole Smith King; father, Charles Stanley King of Temple, GA; mother, Candice R. King, Sandra Moore of Decatur, GA; younger brothers, Tyler King of Temple, GA and Dante Moore of Decatur, GA; grandparents, Dorothea King of Temple, GA and Tommy & Nancy Roberts of Dallas, GA; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. (Kileen Daily Herald)

Final Roll Call

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:31:00 +0000

Did you hear the sad news today?
Spc. Ryan King, a brave American Soldier has passed away.
Called by the Supreme Commander over all.
Today he has made his final roll call.

Come Brothers-In-Arms; let us reverently bow and pray
For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day.
We’ll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues,
Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue.

That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend,
Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win.
He fought bravely and he fought his very best.
Now the Supreme Commander grants him, “eternal rest.

With dignity and honor, we’ll commit his body to the ground,
The bugler will sound “Taps” and we’ll fire the volley rounds.
The final military honors we’ll render somberly and ever so sadly;
“Old Glory” we’ll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family.

Each Memorial Day we will recall Ryan’s name,
And attest that his supreme sacrifice was not in vain;
For this lasting legacy he gave to all generations;
“It’s honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation.”

So close ranks fellow warriors, for our ranks are thinning.
We must keep on fighting and keep on winning.
With pride and honor we’ll march and stand tall,
And we’ll proudly - proudly - salute “Old Glory”
‘til we join Ryan at our final roll call.

Farewell Spc. Ryan King - Be At Ease; Rest In Peace
~
Carroll R. Michaud, USAF Ret'd,
Shreveport, Louisiana

Packing May boxes

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:41:00 +0000

May Pack Date
Join SOS as we pack boxes for soldiers on Wednesday May 6th at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. We will be packing 40 boxes for use over the summer so we can use a lot of help on the 6th! See you there!

April pack date

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Join SOS as we pack April boxes for soldiers on Wednesday April 1st at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center.

Welcome Home Soldier!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:24:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Jason Peek. Jason is a friend of the Martin family. Thank you Jason for your service and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

Disney Discounts for Military

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:47:00 +0000

From Jan. 4 to Dec. 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. This ticket is valid for five days of admission into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a total of five visits to a choice of a Disney water park, Disney Quest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions. During this offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel may also make a one-time purchase of up to a maximum of five 5-Day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets (one theme park per day) for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members (including spouse) or friends.

More details are available at www.disneyworld.com/military

Join LAFF and SOS for packing boxes on March 9th

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Join the LAFF (Ladies After Faith and Fun) group on Monday March 9th at 7pm in the Barton Room to pack boxes for soldiers. If able please bring an item from the SOS needed items list to help restock our supplies.
March boxes will celebrate St Patty's Day. If you would like to purchase anything related to that holiday, or bake homemade cookies for the 9 soldiers to put in the boxes, I know the guys would greatly appreciate it!
SOS will also provide the LAFF ladies snacks and drinks to enjoy while we pack.

WELCOME HOME !!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:56:00 +0000

SOS would like to Welcome Home Curt Grayer and Doug Wimer. Curt is a friend of DFUMC and Doug is a friend of Lisa Wahle. Thank you Curt and Doug for your service and sacrifices for our freedom. God Bless you!

“Serving Our Soldiers” Requested Items

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Personal notes and letters of encouragement
Current magazines (sports, health, or news related, etc.)
Blank cards for them to send back home to loved ones (B-Day, Holidays, etc.)
Hard Candy/Gum (that won’t melt)
Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
Individual Tuna Packets
Individual Coffee Packets, Sugars and Dry Creamers
Individually wrapped sunflower seeds, peanuts, combos, or cookies etc.
Microwaveable foods
Energy Bars
Powdered energy drink mixes
Small notebooks (8” X 5”)
Pens/ Pencils
Gaming books (sudoku, crossword, etc.)
Unscented individual toiletries (deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, Q-tips, lotion, dental floss, tooth paste, Gold Bond foot powder)
Unscented Chap Stick with SPF 30+
Sunscreen 30+/Bug repellent
Nail Clippers/Tweezers
Eye Wash/Visine
Playing cards, or other small games for down time

Help Wanted- Serving Our Soldiers is in need of volunteers!

noreply@blogger.com (Serving Our Soldiers) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:47:00 +0000

Imagine being away for months, sometimes over a year at a time from your family and friends. Getting a letter in the mail is a way to feel connected and supported to the country you left back home. SOS is looking for volunteers to write letters to soldiers this year. You don't have to be a poet, or Pulitzer prize winning author, just a willing heart and the ability to simply say, "Thank you." Please contact Lisa Wahle at lbwahle@hotmail.com, or 770-505-0881 to sign up today!