Dear Key Club,

My "summer" job at Camp American Legion has slowed - our "camper" season has ended and now we're wrapping up a few things for winter. The job has been a nice little source of income and has helped me make some good connections within the community. I've had opportunities to meet some pretty people, including -

- A WWII Navy veteran who witnessed the attacks on Pearl Harbor first hand from the ship he was stationed on

- A WII veteran who was part of the first unit to liberate Dachau concentration camp in Germany

- A Vietnam veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart - while crossing a river, his unit came under attack and he was able to pull 3 men to safety before being shot in the side, paralyzing him from the waist down.

This weekend the Camp is hosting a workshop to equip veterans how to help other veterans struggling with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), IDDE ("I didn't do enough" syndrome) and other challenges connected to combat/military service. I had an opportunity to visit with a wonderful couple this morning. They pastor a local church in Illinois and he is a chaplain to a Chicago SWAT team.

After 9/11 the Lord placed a burden on their hearts to serve America's military troops defending our nation. They felt the Lord leading them to "Serve God's Word to those who serve." They began putting together Scripture cards to send to troops deployed down range and for spouses of deployed troops. How awesome to put God's Word in the hands of people dealing with life and death issues, loneliness and uncertainty! In visiting with them about military ministry, I was so encouraged to hear how God is using them to share Truth. The conversation fueled my excitement to share Jesus with military teens!

Support Update:

Praise the Lord! A number of people have responded to my August newsletter by becoming a monthly giver or giving a special gift donation. I continue to stand in amazement of the Lord's providence. I'm getting soooo close and my anticipation grows daily! : ) I'm still needing $100 in monthly support.

Prayer Requests:

- For those who are grieving loss of a loved one in the 9/11 attacks, and for the families of fallen soldiers who died defending our nation's freedoms and security.

- For our military members and their families who continue to make sacrifices to serve our nation.

- For the remaining support I'm needing to be released to the field.

Thanks for the prayers and support - it brings me so much courage and encouragement to know so many people are joining me in this ministry. Thank you!!

Blessings,

Beth