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National Chaplain
Gwendolyn Gilliard, PNP
From the Desk of the MOPHA National Chaplain
Gwendolyn Gilliard
October 2024
NOTE: THIS SUBMISSON HAS BEEN AMENDED FROM the ORIGINAL GENERAL ORDERS SENT ON MONDAY MORNING :
I am greatly saddened to share with you that I was informed today of the passing of a beloved Auxiliary sister, Sherry Kramer, Department of Michigan. Sherry transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Friday, October 11, 2024. The Chaplain's request in the General Orders is being amended from get well cards to sympathy cards. Sherry can now be considered as being healed on the other side of Heaven as we pray for her eternal rest in God's presence. Cards of condolence and care to he beloved husband, children, grandchildren, and family members. Let us join in prayers with her Department of Michigan Chaplain and membership to seek strength and comfort in their sorrow and joy in their precious memories, in His Holy Name. Amen.
"God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." (KJV Revelation 21:4)
A link to Past Department of Michigan President Sherry Kramer's obituary can be found by clicking HERE
As we are all aware, families have been affected not by just one devastating hurricane but two plus several tornadoes that have uprooted and changed the lives of millions of people. The impact has been overwhelming to say the least but we know that it is not for us to take on as our burden but for us to take an action of faith to take to the Lord in prayer. We can also help by remaining faithful in prayer, making donations of needed items/products, or financial donations if so lead to do so through established credentialed organizations. As mentioned once before, just SMILE, it can be very encouraging. And, TRUST GOD in everything!
In Memoriam
Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom called to their Eternal Reward the following Members
(Always sad to share but never too late to send card, if possible)
*(List includes those picked up after the end of the year report was submitted
*JoAnne Atkinson MI 91 (5/2/24)
*Donna Bates MI 127 (3/18/23)
*Alfreda Schmidt MI 127 (4/14/24)
*Joyce Chayer MS 690 (6/23/24)
*Shirley Madigan MN 8 (4/15/20)
*Teresa Stead MN 8 (8/2/24)
Sick: Homebound/hospitalized Shut-in: Unspoken requests
Prayers for Other Needs and Concerns: Anonymous and unspoken for all others including those grieving, in harm’s way throughout the world, the unhomed, the needy and hungry; those incarcerated or lonely; marriages, disenfranchised; demoralized; school children and teachers
Please continue to pray ongoing for both known and unknown circumstances of life’s journey to include: our Nation and the world environment; our government, political and religious leaders, military, care givers, medical, protectors, educational professionals, workers in other services, volunteers, children of the world…
Thinking of You, Prayers for Other Needs/Concerns, Anonymous/Unspoken Prayer Requests:
October Birthdays: Happy, Happy Birthday to all of October 2024 Birthday Celebrants!
And, Unit 200,260, 632: Wilma Dopson/Mary Hansen/Darcy McBride/Sharon Teunissen/Avery Varejcka/Katherine Amen/Linda Eledge/Jayden Jensen/JoAnne McGlade/Linda Minarik/Gloria Spence/Janice Wich. Unit 1955: Candace Taylor. May the good Lord keep on blessing you real good with many more birthdays to come with abundant favor and the desires of your hearts. Share your date so we can celebrate with you. October Birth Flower (2): Marigold (primary) and Cosmos (secondary). Birthstone: Opal.
A few of October Popular Observances:
1: National Taco Day, International Day of Older Persons
(2-4) Rosh Hashanah
4: Golfers Day
5: Do Something Nice Day
6: Transfer Money to Daughter
7: National Forgiveness and Happiness Day, National Inner Beauty Day
10: World Mental Health Day, National Handbag Day
11: Yom Kippur
12: World Hospice Day& Palliative Day
13: Breast Cancer Awareness Day
14: Columbus Day Holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
15: Sweetest Day
16: National Boss’ Day
17: Wear Something Gaudy Day
18: National Menopause/Mammography Day
19: World Humanitarian Day
20: National Osteoporosis Day
25: National I Care About You Day
26: National Make a Difference Day
28: National First Responders Day, Chocolate Day
Weekly Observances
*October 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week
*October 4 -10: World Space Week
*October 6- 12: Mental Illness Awareness Week
*October 20-26: National Friends of Libraries
*October 21-25: National Health Education Week
*October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week
Monthly Observances:
*Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
*Domestic Violence Awareness Month
*Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
*ADHD Awareness Month
*Blindness Awareness Month
*Breast Cancer Awareness Month
*Country Music Month
*Halloween Safety Month
*International Walk to School Month
*National Apple Month
*National Book Month
*National Chili Month
*National Cookbook/Dessert/Pasta/Pizza/Pretzel Month
*National Pet Wellness Month
*World Bullying Prevention Month
Chaplain’s Note and Zoom: The next Chaplain Zoom is to be announced. You were missed at the last one.
Prayer Request: This is your Time-it will be ‘Your Prayer’; please join in:
“They were all continually united in prayer.” (Acts 1:14)
… And in closing for now Father God, thank You for being our Heavenly Father Whom by Your presence is established. We humbly give You the honor, glory and praise for being so loving, kind, generous and forgiving to us, with us. We are so grateful for Your presence in our daily lives comforting us when we are discouraged, grieving or sad; we are grateful for Your reassuring and calming us when we feel doubt or alone, afraid or ignored; we are grateful for Your giving us steadfast hope and healing when all else seems like despair and fate to us; we thank You for our families and friends as well as others who cares on this side of Heaven. We lift up the effects of the environmental events and its aftermath as well as all of the events of turmoil creating pain and anguish we’re experiencing to Your Sovereignty, claiming Your joy, comfort and peace that surpasses all human understanding, thank You. Thank You for being our anchor in the midst of every storm. Lord, continue to teach us how to be still and know that You are GOD who sits high and looks low as the Omnipotent One. For all of the aforementioned and other requests known only to You, we submit and place them in your loving hands of care. We ask that You will protect those who are providing rescue aid and all other volunteer assistance and agencies in those devastated areas safety as You use them as Your earthly hands and feet, thank You Father. We thank You for hearing our prayers and meeting us at our needs and concerns of our soul, mind and strength according to Your purpose for us. We pray that America will bless You by our faith-in- action. Thank You for Your power and Your immeasurably love, Your sweet, amazing grace and mercy that endures forever, we declare in Your Holy and Powerful Name. AMEN.
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His
mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will
hope in Him!” (Lamentations 3:22-24)
To God be the glory! Take care, stay beautiful, stay safe, stay aware and stay prepared, stay abundantly blessed and always in God’s grace!
Humbly in His Love, Peace, Patriotism and Prayer
Numbers 6:24-26
Gwendolyn
Chaplain.MOPHA@gmail.com
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