I’m Back

I finally have access to my blogsite again.  Since we deployed I have only been able to access the site if I go to one of the internet cafes and wait in line to use a computer half an hour.  I’m sure you can understand that if I have only 30 minutes online I am going to use that webcamming with S and the kids.

I am doing well.  Today is overcast and only about 59 degrees.  I am trying to enjoy the cold now and soak up as much as possible for the coming summer.  With Christmas in just a couple of days we are gearing up for a visit to every workplace of our soldiers on the FOB and a visit to another location where we have soldiers to provide a worship opportunity for them.

I and another chaplain from my brigade started a new chapel service a few weeks ago.  I have taken the lead in coordinating music and trying to begin a worship team.  We have picked up a couple of guitarists who will play this Sunday.  Our goal with this chapel service is to build strong basic Christian discipleship in those who attend.  We are beginning by preaching through Romans.  This weekend is the fourth lesson and I am preaching on Romans 2:1-16 (God’s Judgement).  This is a great passage to talk about how God’s Truth exists and is shown not only through His Word but through His creation so that no one has any excuse not to believe that He exists.  I have grown a real interest lately in Apologetics (defense of my faith).  I am excited to get to preach…it seems like it has been forever since my last opportunity.

I have recieved SO MANY packages and letters!  Thank you all!  I have gotten cookies, candy, magazines, books, phone cards, DVDs, Christmas gifts (I am waiting to open), pictures, letters, well wishes…and on and on.  Many of you have sent things for me to give out to other soldiers.  They appreciate it!  There are lots of boxes coming in now for Christmas for our unit.  Some of them are to specific soldiers and some are just for anyone.  This is great; however, in a couple of months when Christmas has come and gone…that will be the time that you can do excellent ministry by continuing to send things I can hand out to my soldiers.  The flow of care packages will slow down and those things will become more precious during non holiday times.

Please pray for protection, wisdom and awareness for our soldiers.  Pray that they will be hungry for the Word and that they would find their needs met through Jesus.

Blessings my friends!