OK, this stuff in the picture is what we use in field worship services. Each person will lead one 20 minute service. Twenty minutes is all a lot of commanders will give when you're in a combat zone. Luckily, I have previously been accused of preaching short sermons in order to beat the Sunday rush at restaurants. The radio is for those of us that desperately need help singing. Under the green towel is a common cup that holds wafers & wine. The cross doesn't show up, but it's being the communion cup.As posted previously, we spent Monday on one of the live fire ranges. We went through a convoy operations course with a group of basic training soldiers. This is training for when a convoy comes under enemy fire or is hit by a roadside bomb. With twenty 18 year olds with live ammunition in their M16, I quickly learned to glance over their shoulders to see if the safety was activated. I'll sum up what convoy ops training is for chaplains...stay out of the way of those with guns...find cover quickly...keep your head down.
Other than that, I've learned that the US Army cannot communicate without a powerpoint presentation. I've spent most of each day listening to endless briefings. After six hours of briefing on suicide prevention, most of us were becoming suicidal ourselves.
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Just think, If you make a career of it you will one day be one of those giving the PowerPoint presentations. I will tell you, that sometimes it is better to be on the veiwing end. I have spent the better part of this week working on a PPT for the area manager. At times I may have needed what you have just learned. Any way, the days are moving right along and before you know it you will be done and with Emily. You are always in our prayers. Jason
I just looked at our baby countdown ticker, and it says we have 42 more days. 42 minus 9 is 33, so you have 33 more days until CHBOLC graduation. On the bright side, that also includes your PowerPoint-free weekends! Good luck on leading your field service. I love and miss you. Ox and Isaac say hello.
Em
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