In the fertile lowlands
created by the Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers—ancient
Mesopotamia—where
Christians today represent
about three percent of
the population, Army Spc.
Jeremy Chase McCullough
takes a moment to write his
friends back home.
The letter travels more than 7,500 miles to reach the faithful volunteers of the
Prestonwood PrimeTime Military Ministry who are diligent in their efforts to
ensure the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are not forgotten. Since 2004, this
“Army of Compassion” has worked to prepare and send care packages overseas.
Longtime Prestonwood members Bob and Joan Frost co-chair the ministry and
plan to continue serving until “the men and women there return victorious.”
A PrimeTime luncheon featuring military speakers included
Prestonwood member and Marine Veteran Gene Blanton (photo
2). PrimeTimers regularly pack boxes for American troops.
Pastor Jack Graham is “grateful for the volunteers who have worked tirelessly
packing boxes, sending gifts, sharing the Gospel, and praying for our troops since
the war in Iraq began.”
The Military
Ministry is successful
because of your prayers and your
generosity. If you know of someone
serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, or if you
would like to donate items or volunteer with the ministry, e-mail kmarkuly@prestonwood.org.
“This ministry is so important not only to the Christians, but for everyone,” Pastor
Graham said, “and we have had people come to Christ as a result of this ministry.”
Every six to eight weeks, boxes are shipped halfway around the world. By the
end of 2007, nearly 900 service members had received packages of hope and
encouragement. Troops receive Worship Service message CDs, PowerPoint
resources, handwritten letters, toiletries, snacks and other essentials. Before they
are mailed, volunteers pray over each box—asking God’s blessing, and that it
would touch the hearts of the recipient and others.
The Military Ministry volunteers find themselves blessed beyond measure by the
heartwarming e-mails, letters and videos from the troops and the witness of the
power of Christ in their lives—the reflections of Specialist McCullough:
