Veterans Benefits, Outreach, Services provided by churches

Veterans, both men and women do so much for us and  when their official time of service is over, they have many needs that churches can help to meet.  On this page, I'll share stories from churches on what you've done to reach out to, help and encourage Veterans.

A tribute to Veterans on 11/9/11

This was an email in response to some information we did on Vista Print and it has a great story about a Tribute to Veterans with a great personal tie-in.

Thank you so much for the info regarding Vista Print.  We held our first annual Tribute to Veterans Benefit Concert last November and are all excited about the SECOND annual Tribute to be held this year 11/9/11.  The details you sent will help us greatly get out the word.  We are a very small church but had almost 300 in attendance, about 50 performers and presenters for veteran orgs. and collected over 15 boxes of new clothing and personal hygiene items which were distributed to Soldiers' Angels, a local Stand Down for homeless Veterans and our local VA hospital.  This year is going to be biggger and better with GOD'S help and direction.  HE is the one responsible for last year's success.  There were so many ripples to the initial inspiration, all proving that GOD is in control.

OK, story a little long but so precious I have to share.  In the July 16, 2010 edition of the local paper a story was written about a man (Patrick Seminario) who wrote a song, Freedom's Cry, in honor of our troops.  He credited his school music teacher (Doug Moreland) with his success in his music career.  Well, Doug is our church organist and when I read the story I thought it would be great if we could do a tribute and have Doug get Pat here to sing.  Well, Pat couldn't come but he sent CD of his song and his family came.  He IS coming this year (from Tennessee) and is going to sing.  I've also had offers from local businesses to be part of the event and they are helping me write letters looking for donations.  PRAISE GOD.  Lots of ripples to share but would take up too much time.  Just know we serve a MIGHTY GOD and it has been so inspiring seeing HIM at work.  All we need to do is listen and be willing to step out in faith.

Thanks again,
Joanne
Levittown Community Church