• Operation Barnabas

• Congregation Resources - A Welcome Home Order of Service

• Reunion Resources

• President Kieschnick's Statement on Peace

• Prayers for our Military

• Contact a Christian Military Chaplain
  in the Northwest

• How You can Help

• Military Assessment Survey

• Inspirational Slide Show - A Tribute

• Tips on Sending Mail to Troops

• Collective Efforts to Boost Military Morale

• Links that may help you during this time

• Recommended Books

• LCMS Resources (Sermons, Prayers, Orders of Service, PowerPoint)

• Listen to the Lutheran Hour American Forces Network

• Tragedy Assistance for Survivors

• Adopt-A-Soldier

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Northwest District Leaders and Congregations:

Many congregations in the Northwest District have members and families who are directly affected by the war on terrorism.  While there are wide differences of opinion regarding much that is related to this war, the fact remains that many of our congregations have people they know and love who may be in harm's way.  National conflict affects virtually all of us.

I have asked Rev. Bruce Rumsch, associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran, Hillsboro, Oregon, and a retired US Navy Reserve Chaplain, to help us in developing a list of resources for congregations who minister to families in the Armed Services.  These resources are below.  Please continue to pray for peace, safety for those who may be in harm's way, and protection for children, citizens, and families who desperately need God's providential care.

Together in Christ,
Warren Schumacher, President

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY

President Kieschnick's Suggested Prayer for Peace:

PRAYER FOR PEACE:
LCMS Link to Prayers for War Time

CONTACT A NORTHWEST DISTRICT MILITARY CHAPLAIN

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PENTAGON GIVES TIPS ON SENDING MAIL TO TROOPS
 

COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO
BOOST MILITARY MORALE

Donate a calling card to help keep service members in touch with their families at Operation Uplink at http://www.operationuplink.org/

Send a greeting via e-mail through Operation Dear Abby at http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/ or www.OperationDearAbby.net

Make a donation to one of the military relief societies:

Army Emergency Relief at http://www.aerhq.org/

Navy/Marine Relief Society at http://www.nmcrs.org/

Air Force Aid Society at http://www.afas.org/

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance at http://www.cgmahq.org/

Support the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Communication Services at http://www.redcross.org/

Volunteer at a VA Hospital to honor veterans who bore the lamp of freedom in past conflicts.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS

The following devotionals are available at the Northwest District Office:
By His Side - devotions for those who are married to military personnel and In His Service - devotions for Christian women in military service. Contact Nikki Goettle to receive a copy of these devotions (503-288-8383 ext 130).

Courage After Fire (Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families) by Keith Armstrong, L.C.S.W./Suzanne Best Ph D./Paula Domenici, Ph D. (available on amazon.com for under $10)

Military Family (Homebuilders Parenting Series) by Lt. Col. Jim Fishback,  USA (Ret.) and Bea Fishback.

Military Marriage (Homebuilders Couples Series) by Lt. Col. Jim Fishback,  USA (Ret.) and Bea Fishback.

Promises and  Prayers for you in the Military available at Christian Book Distributors

Praying for Those We Love as they Serve Our Country available at Christian Book Distributors

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