Veterans

Learn:

• Support, honor, and remember veterans through the organization, “Operation Thank You”: waoperationthankyou.com
• Learn about the needs of local veterans by visiting the Columbia Basin Veterans Coalition: veterancoalition-cb.org
• Learn more about the battles veterans face by reading “Once a Warrior-Always a Warrior: Navigating the Transition from Combat to Home-Including Combat Stress, PTSD, and mTBI” by Dr. Charles W. Hoge: Buy
• Read “After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families” by Dr. Matthew J. Friedman: Buy
• Examine online information about veterans and their needs at: camppatriot.org

Pray:

• Pray for Bethel members to become more involved in the lives of local veterans
• Pray for open doors to help meet the spiritual needs of veterans
• Pray for local veterans who struggle with depression, anger, and suicidal thoughts
• Pray peace for the families who have loved ones serving in the military
• Pray protection and care over local military members currently serving around the world
• Pray for wisdom about how to best help and support our local veterans

Do:

• Form and lead a Veteran’s small group or bible study
• Join the Bethel Veteran’s Support group that works to plan and complete events and activities for local veterans and their families, while helping them integrate into the Bethel body
• Participate in a men’s outreach breakfast for Veterans
• Help collect and mail care packages for active military members
• Assist with a veteran’s focused work day (at Veteran’s individual homes, the Walla Walla Veteran’s Hospital, etc)
• Help Bethel plan and carry out a Veteran’s Day program or activity
• Help Bethel conduct pre-deployment workshops for military personnel

Give:

• Your gift will support the entire campaign of The 13.