While many of us celebrated our freedoms this past Fourth of July, our troops were busy defending the very freedoms we often take for granted! It was a blessing and honor to spend this past fourth of July weekend with one of my dearest friends and fellow church members, Donna D packing various treats and goodies as well as my first special request for Tajin to send to our deployed troops. Tajin is a Hispanic spice with the perfect blend of salty, spicy, and tangy flavors. “It makes the food tastes better,” stated my new friend and contact, Veronica.
I stand amazed at the fingerprints of God with every new request, but this request pulled on my heartstrings and touched my heart in ways I never expected. Without a doubt the reason this Army wife and mother of three reached out to the Military Ministry, wasn’t just about sending Packages of Hope to our deployed troops, it was evident God used this particular deployment to orchestrate a special relationship between this family, these troops, and our church to stand in the gap and pray expectantly for a miracle.
Thank you to everyone who donated to this project and thank you to everyone who has and are continuing to pray for this family and these troops.

As we continue to go about our daily lives, let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people (Galatians 6:9-10) and let us not become so preoccupied with our own problems that we forget we live among giants, our brave warriors fighting for our freedoms. They’re still there.
May we always strive to be kind, extend grace, patience, and mercy to all those we meet because everyone we meet is fighting a battle we know nothing about.
With heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of this ministry and standing in the gap to pray for this family and our troops,
Lisa Marie Barrett, Director

