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 Chaplain
The Chapel of Fort Harrison – Building 0022
WORSHIP SERVICES
Each JFHQ Drill (usually the first Sunday of the month)
Next Drill worship service – June 8th, 2008
Aviation Drill worship - June 15th, 2008
And upon Request (406-324-3182 or 406-324-3307)
Time – 0730 to 0800 (normal drill Sunday time) in the Chapel of Ft. Harrison
1000 to 1030 in the Aviation Armory (usually in room 116)
State Chaplain - CH(LTC) Kenneth E. DuVall
Office Room 180 HAFRC – South hall of HAFRC, enter through
Room 179
Office telephone (406) 324-3307
Chapel telephone - (406) 324-3754
Cell telephone (406) 459-4007
e-mail address: kenneth.e.duvall@us.army.mil
State Chaplain Assistant MSG C. J. Lassila
Office Room 254 HAFRC – South hall of HAFRC
Office telephone (406)324-3182
Cell telephone (406)439-5168
e-mail address: cj.lassila@us.army.mil
WEDDINGS
Current statistics state that ONLY 50% of today’s marriages last. Pre-marital counseling brings that statistic of marital success to 70 to 80%. Chaplain DuVall is available for pre-marital counseling and weddings upon request.
WEDDINGS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED:
Mouchelle/Ragsdale July 12, 2008 Ft. Missoula
Broadbrooks/Taylor August 30, 2008 Ft. Harrison Chapel
Tobel/Leitgeb August 30, 2008 Helena area
Nugent/Huffman December 27, 2008 Ft. Harrison Chapel
MARITAL SUPPORT
Due to the strain of deployments upon the family, Marriage Enrichment weekends are funded and supported by the command of the Montana National Guard. These weekends are solely for married couples at various locations around the state. The weekends are designed to make “good marriages” better! This new fiscal year (2008), the weekend begins Friday evening at 1900 and ends Sunday morning at 1100. The National Guard pays for TWO nights of lodging! Mileage is paid for couples (traveling over 50 miles) and four meals! The weekend is designed to be a “win-win” experience as soldiers are allowed to attend in lieu of a drill. The weekend SUTA only needs to be cleared by the soldier’s commander before attending the Marriage Enrichment weekend. Only 20 couples are scheduled for each Marriage Enrichment weekend. These funded weekends indicate that the family unit is primary in the eyes of the National Guard.
This WIN-WIN weekend has gotten BETTER since 2007 . . . why wait any longer, sign up!!!!
Our NEXT Marriage Enrichment weekend for FY 2008(depending upon funding):
(The following sites and dates are tentative:)
June 27 – 29th Bozeman
September 12th – 14th to be determined
All locations within each city will be announced at least a month (or more) prior to each event. Be sure to reserve your weekend early with the Family Programs office (406) 324-3221 or 324-3234! If, after making a reservation, you are unable to attend, PLEASE let us know so that we do not incur additional cost for empty rooms!
MARITAL COUNSELING upon request
BAPTISMS may be arranged for individuals in the chapel. A meeting with the chaplain precedes a scheduled baptism.
FUNERALS, GRAVESIDE SERVICES, OR COMMITALS may be arranged upon request with a telephone call to the chaplain or his assistant.
CHAPLAINS, CHAPLAINS, CHAPLAINS are currently needed by the Montana National Guard. There are three vacancies with the Army and one with the Air National Guard. If you would like to serve your country as a chaplain ministering to the spiritual needs of soldiers, contact Chaplain DuVall. Among the many requirements are: an undergraduate college degree is required consisting of 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours, graduate studies consisting of at least 72 hours of theological studies, and there a maximum age of entry (prior service experience is not required). Recently, the government is now allowing “older” pastors to become initial chaplains. Talk to Chaplain DuVall about the financial benefits in addition to serving your country and ministering to the needs of soldiers.
A CHAPLAIN CANDIDATE program is now available for college graduates enrolling in one of the recognized seminaries. Montana now has two chaplain candidates!
There is always a need for CHAPLAIN ASSISTANTS. Contact MSG Lassila concerning chaplain assistant positions.
CHAPLAIN SUPPORT available upon request to battalion, company, etc.
Contact Chaplain DuVall or MSG Lassila.
LINKS TO FREE STUFF FOR TROOPS
The websites below have been cleared through the National Guard Bureau’s ACS, JAG, and MWR – all appear to be legitimate.
http://www.operationhomelink.org – Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier ranks E-1 to E-5.
http://www.operationuplink.org - Free phone cards.
http://anysoldier.com/ForSoldiersOnly.cfm - To sign up for sponsoring soldier care packages for theater.
http://www.operationshoebox.com – Free shoebox care package.
http://www.treatthetroops.org – Free cookies
http://bluestarmoms.org/airfare.html - Lowest airfare available
http://bluestarmoms.org/care.html - Free air travel for Emergency Leave and for the family members of injured soldiers to travel to a Medical facility.
http://www.bluestarmothers.org/airlinespecials.php - Airline discounts for soldier R & R
http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/forum/index.php - Free books, DVD’s, & CD’s
http://www.militarymoms.net/sot.html - Free care packages (your family member signs up to have sent to you).
http://operationsmilitarypride.org/smsignup.html - Free care packages
http://www.soldiersangels.org/heroes/submit a soldier.php – get adopted to receive “stuff”
https://www.treatsfortroops.com/registration/indes.php - Free gifts and care packages
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Nov2004/n11232004 2004112312 - Free shipping / packing materials for shipping to troops
www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html - Lots of helps available to soldiers with TriWest; all active duty soldiers have TriWest insurance up until 180 days off active duty.
THIS WEEK’S LECTIONARY TEXTS:
First Lesson: Hosea 5:15-6:6
Psalm 50:7-15
Second Lesson: Roman 4:13-25
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” - Psalm 118:24
DAILY BIBLE READING (Reading through the Bible in 52 weeks)
The following schedule was put together by Michael Coley. I would suggest using a Bible that is comfortable reading for you. There are many different translations, but I would use one that is easy to understand.
http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.html
DAILY BIBLE READING (Short passage for the day)
www.elca.org/ScriptLib/CO/bible/tbrBibleView/asp
FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS
Chaplain DuVall attended a workshop by John Van Epp, Ph.D. that was designed for single soldiers! This class is designed to help singles gain guidance on the slippery slopes of premarital relationships. Accelerated attachments and a lack of clear understanding of what to look for in a prospective partner, mixed with the isolation of most singles in this process have resulted in too many relationship casualties. This course is to help singles learn how to maneuver through the course of their premarital relationships while lessening the risks of injury. No one ever plans to get divorced when marrying, but today’s ratios are only a 50% success rate. This course has been adequately subtitled: “How to Avoid Marrying a JERK or JERKETTE”.
Currently, NGB does NOT fund this program and a “snag” has been hit concerning funding. A “sample” was utilized in September with the recruiting personnel to prove how worthwhile and significant this program is – we are hoping to “sell” this program to obtain funding . . . . be watching for the offering and plan not to miss it! More information will follow! If you’re interested, be sure to contact Kim Sloss @ 324-3221 to reserve a seat.
Tentative dates and sites for 2008:
August 23 – Billings
CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES
Chaplain DuVall is always looking for possible pastors/priests to recruit or possible chaplain candidates to recruit for Montana’s Chaplain Corps. If you are interested, call CH DuVall utilizing his office or cell phone.
FOR RETURNING VETERANS
This attachment is an excellent source of information for veterans
returning from the war zone.
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD: www.ncptsd.org <http://www.ncptsd.org>
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VET CENTERS: www.va.gov/rcs/VetCenterDirectory.htm <http://www.va.gov/rcs/VetCenterDirectory.htm>
Life Lines
Short-Term Solution-Focused Telephonic Consultation
Whether it's help with child care, money matters, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or referrals to helpful resources both on and off an installation, Military OneSource is there for military personnel and their families 24/7. In an effort to further increase access to support, Military OneSource now offers Short-term Solution-Focused Telephonic (STSF-T) Consultation. While referrals to non-medical face-to-face counseling sessions continue for those stationed in United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the new expanded service provides a telephonic consultation option for those who are unable to attend face-to-face counseling sessions due to their overseas location or other circumstances.
Both the STSF-T Consultation and the face-to-face counseling sessions may help individuals with many issues such as: adjustment to situational stressors, stress management, decision making, communication, grief and loss, blended family issues, and parenting skills. As with face-to-face counseling, STSF-T provides up to six sessions of consultation per person, per issue.
There are some differences between face-to-face counseling and STSF-T Consultation. Because STSF-T Consultation is provided over the phone, it is not appropriate for children under the age of 18, complex issues, and situations that require a group setting (couples and family counseling). Other issues that exceed the scope of STSF-T include drug, alcohol and other addictions; mental health conditions that require medical treatment (post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, etc.); and other conditions related to trauma. The STSF-T Consultation is not appropriate as part of a patient's Medical Treatment Facility discharge plan.
Military OneSource is available anytime worldwide to all active duty, Reserve, National Guard members, their families, as well as deployed civilians and their families.
To find out more, call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 (CONUS), or 800-3429-6477 or 484-530-5908 (OCONUS). For more information on calling Military OneSource from overseas visit www.militaryonesource.com <https://swd1.ceridian.com/swm/www.militaryonesource.com> and click the "Contact Us" link at the upper right of the page. A consultant can provide more details on STSF-T and discuss your options with you.
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