Chaplain In Iraq
CH Combs is a chaplain in Iraq right now. He is
in my denomination and my endorser sent this along to other chaplains. I found
it a very interesting and wise take on human aid there. Pay special attention to
the second paragraph.
FYI Ch
Combs
Hello family, friends and
supporters! Many of you have asked about what to send for the soldiers. To
tell you the truth, our soldiers are very well taken care of and have very few
needs that can be sent in the way of care packages. The few items that have
been requested are boot inserts/cushions, road snacks (such as peanut butter
crackers, jerky, etc.) and various forms of chocolates (which often melt before
it arrives). We have an abundant supply of free toiletries and things in our
"supply" room in our UMT office. Some have already talked about sending general
notes of encouragement to my address and then I can pass them out or posty them
for soldiers to see first hand what you all think of them and our mission. It's
great for them to know that not only are thousands of their countrymen praying
and supporting them, but also to see what some of them are saying and
thinking.
Even more, however, the Iraqi
children have needs. We have opportunities to go out in the communities and
pass out clothes, shoes/sandals, school supplies, candy, backpacks, toys and
soccer balls--they really love soccer balls. Most of the soccer balls I've seen
are in very poor condition. Several soldiers have already received such things
from home and have already distributed them. We would like to do much more.
So, if you can and feel lead to do so, please send any of these items to me at
my address here. I will be sure that they get distributed on our missions.
Please be careful not to include anything blatantly religious or otherwise
offensive. They see my cross that I wear and know who I am and what I
represent. They also believe that Americans generally are Christians.
Therefore, they realize Who we represent. As we do it appropriately, it does
not give insurgents or those holtile to Americans and C hristians in general
more cause for accusations that would increase hostility towards us. To every
season, there is a time. As God works through us and in the hearts and lives of
the Iraqi people, He, which only He can really do, will bring about
change.
Send items
to:
CH (MAJ) J. Craig
Combs
HHC 2-142 IN, 56 BCT, 36
ID
APO AE
09384
For
Him,
Craig
Posted: Sat
- February 26, 2005 at 07:03 PM