February 2009
I greet you all in the awesome name of Jesus Christ, our hope and our salvation.
I just wanted to bring you up-to-date on what is going on in our lives. First of all Hannah is growing everyday. It is hard to believe she is already three months old. Sarah and I enjoy making her laugh and giggle; she has a great smile (she gets it from her mommy) and brings us lots of joy. Two weeks ago we traveled to Hollywood, MD to dedicate her to the Lord in our home church. Her mommy told her she had to behave during the ceremony, of which she complied with the exception of a burp into the pastor’s microphone during his prayer. Sarah has made friends with wives in the neighborhood and other Chaplain’s wives. She spends her week taking care of Hannah, going to Bible Study, and Coffees. The first part keeps her very busy.
Many of you have asked when I am to deploy. Originally it was this March to Iraq, but that has been changed. We have not received official word yet, but I will probably be deploying to Afghanistan later this spring. We covet your prayers. The battalion I am assigned to is mainly engineers (construction workers, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, electricians, ect…). They are a great bunch of Marines and Sailors to minister amongst and I am honored to be their Chaplain. While here at Lejeune (properly pronounced Lejeern) I spend my days counseling and hanging out with the Marines and Sailors, and teaching classes. When we deploy I will hold Bible studies and regular worship services as well as what I do here.
It is my plan to send out a monthly newsletter to our friends and family. If you wish to receive it, please let me know via email.
I greet you all in the awesome name of Jesus Christ, our hope and our salvation.
I just wanted to bring you up-to-date on what is going on in our lives. First of all Hannah is growing everyday. It is hard to believe she is already three months old. Sarah and I enjoy making her laugh and giggle; she has a great smile (she gets it from her mommy) and brings us lots of joy. Two weeks ago we traveled to Hollywood, MD to dedicate her to the Lord in our home church. Her mommy told her she had to behave during the ceremony, of which she complied with the exception of a burp into the pastor’s microphone during his prayer. Sarah has made friends with wives in the neighborhood and other Chaplain’s wives. She spends her week taking care of Hannah, going to Bible Study, and Coffees. The first part keeps her very busy.
Many of you have asked when I am to deploy. Originally it was this March to Iraq, but that has been changed. We have not received official word yet, but I will probably be deploying to Afghanistan later this spring. We covet your prayers. The battalion I am assigned to is mainly engineers (construction workers, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, electricians, ect…). They are a great bunch of Marines and Sailors to minister amongst and I am honored to be their Chaplain. While here at Lejeune (properly pronounced Lejeern) I spend my days counseling and hanging out with the Marines and Sailors, and teaching classes. When we deploy I will hold Bible studies and regular worship services as well as what I do here.
It is my plan to send out a monthly newsletter to our friends and family. If you wish to receive it, please let me know via email.
We love and miss you all!
Jay, Sarah, and Hannah
