I am honored to live in a military town. All my life I have known soldiers. Some of my best friends and family have been military-related. Our church has a large military population. I have heard people talk about the burden of military families on a church, because every three years they have to be replaced. The family in this picture was in our community group, but left our church for a reassignment. Cheryl and I could not love a family anymore than we love them and we’ve loved staying in touch with them.
I have always felt our church was stronger because of our military families, for as long as they might stay. Therefore, as we celebrate military families, here are 10 Reasons why I love the military families in our church:
- They are some of the most dedicated people I know
- They bring experiences with them from around the world
- They have great work ethics
- They are expectant of great things from God
- They are appreciative of any ministry
- They make wonderful volunteers
- They build friendships for life
- They are sacrificial givers
- They raise awesome families
- They are brave soldiers, protecting my right to do what I do
God bless our military and God bless America!
(I previously posted this over 2 years ago, but thought it appropriate to re-post, slightly edited, in honor of this weekend.)
Dear Ron Edmondson,
It is a great blessing for me and my brethren in the Lords’ Ministry.For what you are doing is even great than who I am.But what I can just add as my advice to you is “DON’T BE PROUD” God is there to give you an appreciation.
Rev.Felix Zara Korai
Diocese of Mundri
South Sudan
God bless you.
Twitter: drplexico
says:
Thanks for this post, Ron. As a military family for more than 20 years, we've always appreciated the support of our local Church.
This is true for any country, Ron! I hold great respect for them.
Twitter: tijuanabecky
says:
Military families are great, I agree!