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Happy
Birthday Wishes
For December.
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Dec 1st |
Alaina Van Allen
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3rd |
Cindy Perez
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5th |
John Custer
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9th |
Al Cauthen
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10th |
Wylene Allen
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14th |
Nancy Hayes |
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16th |
Louvenia Moree |
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19th |
Cassandra Gonzales |
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23rd |
Marcus Fredrick |
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24th |
Tim Van Allen |
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28th |
Pastor Jerry Branham |
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Letters to Soldiers
During
the Holiday Season, sometimes it is easy to get so rapped up
in our own lives that we overlook the brave young men and
women who are away from home, friends and family, defending
our rights and our lives. We encourage you to take just a
moment out of your busy schedule to drop these heroes a
note, and let them know they are missed and being prayed
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for their sacrifices. Without you, many of these brave
young people may go through the season without any type of
letters, so please drop these fine young men and women a
word......
Holiday Mail for Soldiers
PO Box 5466
Capitol Heights MD 20791-5456
A Soldier's Silent Night
'Twas the night before
Christmas, he lived all alone,
in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give,
and to see just who in this home did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents, net even a tree.
No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand,
on the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.
With medals and badges, awards of all kinds,
a sober thought came through my mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.
The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder,
not how I pictured a United States Soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
I realized the families that I saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to
fight.
Soon round the world, the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate a bright
Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve
in a land far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don't cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more,
my life is my God, my Country, My Corps."
The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still
and we both shivered from the cold night's chill.
I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
The the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
whispered, "carry on Santa, it's
Christmas day, all is secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right.
Merry Christmas my
friend, and to all a good night.
Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt 1987 |
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South Carolina DS
comes to Visit Dec 13th
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Sunday morning, SC District
Superintendent Dr. Eddie
Estep will join our church,
and give a special message
during the morning service.
Afterwards, he will spend
time with the congregation,
meeting and talking with
members and visitors alike.
We would like to encourage
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out for this special visit, and discussion with the South
Carolina DS. Any concerns, ideas, or thoughts about the
direction of our church can be addressed at this informal
meeting, and together, we can help our church grow stronger,
both in faith and in helping our community reaching the
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Upcoming Events
Dec 6th- All Church Dinner
Dec 8th- Board Meeting
Dec 10th- Women's Ministry Meeting
Dec 13th- Dr Estep Visit
Dec 14th - Men's Ministry
Dec 20th All Church Breakfast
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