The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, awakened in Americans a deep sense of patriotism and national purpose, and gave us a new resolve to protect our country from all enemies that would take away our freedom and security.
It is with this renewed spirit in the United States that we, Chaplains Ministries, IPHC, call on every pastor and church leader to celebrate Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25, 2008 [Sunday, May 27, 2018]. in your local churches and communities with special worship services and appropriate events.
Memorial Day celebrations offer congregations across the United States an opportunity to do three things:
Recently Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote, "We couldn't defend this nation without our Chaplains. The compassionate care you provide for our fighting men and women -- and their families -- remains vital to our combat readiness.
"You are the ear we want to bend, the helping hand we want to grasp, the broad shoulder upon which we want to lean. You serve us and our spiritual needs every bit as much as you serve the national security needs of this great country.”
Thank you for your promotion of Memorial Day this year.
It is with this renewed spirit in the United States that we, Chaplains Ministries, IPHC, call on every pastor and church leader to celebrate Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25, 2008 [Sunday, May 27, 2018]. in your local churches and communities with special worship services and appropriate events.
Memorial Day celebrations offer congregations across the United States an opportunity to do three things:
- To remember those men and women who have paid the supreme sacrifice for our country and our freedom as a nation.
- To pray for their families who continue to feel their loss.
- To pray for our troops who serve today at home and abroad, as well as their families.
Recently Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote, "We couldn't defend this nation without our Chaplains. The compassionate care you provide for our fighting men and women -- and their families -- remains vital to our combat readiness.
"You are the ear we want to bend, the helping hand we want to grasp, the broad shoulder upon which we want to lean. You serve us and our spiritual needs every bit as much as you serve the national security needs of this great country.”
Thank you for your promotion of Memorial Day this year.