Chaplains Commission Weekly Update – 8/27/2010
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 11:54 am
“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.” Psalm 12:5
We are weak, but you are [so very] strong! 1 Corinthians 4:10
We indeed need help; and in fact, lots of it! Jeremiah says, “The way of a man is not in himself; it is not in man [even in a strong man or in a man at his best] to direct his [own] steps.” We readily acknowledge that it is absolutely impossible for us to operate our own lives in the proper way. So we are drawn to admit that we are weak and in so doing we are strong; or put more correctly, spiritually mature. In this admission of our need for God, we are made strong; and the sooner we can face that fact, the better we become.
One might have position, wealth, and power, and yet not have what really matters—good relationships, in right standing with God, peace, joy, contentment, satisfaction, good health, or the ability to enjoy life in general. When we place ourselves in the shoes of those with whom we give Godly counsel, then we realize how marvelously blessed we are. In fact we are extra-ordinarily blessed and highly favored.
For in our weakness we seek safety in the One who is so very strong. And God never fails to supply our every need.
As Barbara and I have shared this 43 year journey in ministry, God has constantly “arisen and set us in the safety for which we yearned.” That is our prayer for you as you labor for Him in your various areas of ministry. Please know that as we strive to keep you in touch with each other via the weekly updates that we are praying for you. Should you need us at any time, do not hesitate to call.
Geraldine Smith McNabb’s Home Going
“Precious are the feet of those who bring good news,” and such is the life of Jerry McNabb’s 90-year-old mother, Geraldine, now with her Lord and Savior. We were honored to attend her funeral and hear of her faithful service in the work of the Lord. She was truly a precious saint of God! Jerry McNabb spoke eloquently and movingly as he shared with everyone at the funeral regarding his love and respect for his precious mother. Jerry, we are much in prayer for you and the difficulty ahead in the void of her life here on this earth.
Chaplaincy News
Chaplain Marc Boyer, request prayers for he and his family who are still facing the aftermath of the earthquake in their country, Haiti. Marc, thank you for keeping in touch, we are praying for you, your family and Haiti.
Chaplain Deborah Mitchell from Fort Eustis, VA, we are praying for you; keep up the good work! And we send our congratulations on your ministry on the Biblical Basis of Mission Work (Great Commission.) And yes, as you noted, God indeed loves you!
Chaplain Pat Orletsky October and November are shaping up to be busy months for you in Norfolk, VA. Keep us posted on those events and fundraisers of October and November.
Chaplain William Carriveau Congratulations on being authorized to solemnize marriage in the state of Ohio!
Chaplains William and Jennifer Smith in all that you do, God is able to supply you physical strength even before you ask. We are in much prayer that you will feel the undergirding strength of our Lord and Savior as you work on the road again and function in the drug detox center. By the way, you are to be congratulated on leading 12 souls to salvation. That is what it is all about! God is good!
Chaplain Marlene Giordano God sees you and hears you when you pray! We are praying for a divine healing and join with you in petitioning God for more Community Service Chaplains who are so desperately needed in Bellevue, NE. God never forgets us.
Chaplain David Bagwell congratulations on being appointed as Department Chaplain for the Sumter Fire Department. And praise God that now both South Carolina counties, Richland and Sumter, are under your chaplaincy leadership!
Army Chaplain Roderick Swanson we are praying for you and family during your recent transitions. Congratulations on graduation from the Army Chaplaincy C-4 Program!
Chaplain Steve Cantrell God is with us where ever we go, and we are holding you and your division up before the Lord as you prepare for the future and what lies ahead.
Chaplain David Gibson Tammy made us proud as she marvelously spoke at the Chaplain’s Wives Pre-assembly Breakfast. She did a fantastic job! Thanks Tammy!
Jonathan Hurt God is able to do abundantly more than we can ever ask or perceive! May He walk closer than ever as you experience changes and transition. We are standing beside you in prayer for your mother and a miracle of healing for her.
Chaplain Vito Crecca III we join you in a prayer partnership as you minister to the families under your leadership. Thank you for your burden and ministry of care.
Chaplain Joel Hammons Thank you for standing beside those who are at the deepest moments of grief as they watch their loved ones being executed. God is full of mercy and love! May He surround those in such enormous grief with the strength of His ever loving arms.
Institutional Chaplain Thomas Mills congratulations on your upcoming September 1st award of the “2009 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Chaplaincy” to be presented by the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs! You are a credit to the chaplaincy. Thanks for a job well done.
Chaplain Daniel Wessell we are praying for Cheryl’s complete recovery and success of the surgery. Keep us informed as she progresses.
Thanks to all of you who attended the Pre-Assembly Chaplains Conference in Orlando, Florida. God was with us in a mighty way! It is so good to come together to be renewed and refreshed at the General Assembly. We share a common bond of love and we need each other. For that is God’s design; we are our brother’s keeper! May you abide in His ever present and unfailing love!
Sincerely,
Donnie W. Smith, D.Min.
Director of Ministries, Chaplains Commission
Executive Administrator, Care Division
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