As Seen in the November COMMAND
This special issue is dedicated to all of the cadets and midshipmen who are serving God where they are -- and are looking forward to serving Him throughout their military career. OCF supports and honors you as you fulfill the solemn oath to uphold and defend ...so help you God.
Cross Training for Spiritual Fitness by Sarah Smith (pages 2 & 3)
Lieutenant Smith urges every cadet/midshipman to see that the years spent in preparation "can be used as a training group for you. It is a gift of time, given to you by God, to strengthen your spiritual legs and prepare you for your military career."
Double Minded by Caleb Slayton (pages 4 & 5)
Lieutenant Slayton has some strong things to say about our responsibility as Christians to live beyond the letter of the law. His application to our military careers is practical -- and pointed. What level are you striving for?
Leaving the Fishbowl by Jonathan Dowty (pages 6 & 7)
Preparing ahead spiritually for when you leave the Academy/ROTC environment is vital. Catch Captain Dowty's practical advice. His book Christian Fighter Pilot is Not an Oxymoron is powerful reading, too.
West Point (page 8)
Barry and Barb Willey lead the busy OCF ministry at West Point. Remember to let Barry know ASAP if you're planning on attending the Army/Navy Banquet on 6 December!
Contact: bewilley72@aol.com
Annapolis (page 9)
Bryan and Sherri Burt just took over the helm of the OCF ministry at Annapolis this summer. But they're off to a great start with activities such as a Wii competition! Remember to let Bryan know ASAP if you're planning on attending the Army/Navy Banquet on 6 December!
Contact: ocfnusa@gmail.com
Coast Guard (page 10)
Jim and Carolyn Groves are busy folks at the Coast Guard Academy.
Contact: jsefgroves@juno.com
Air Force (page 11)
Steve and Rita Wade have a powerful ministry among the cadets at USAFA.
Contact:stephenwade@comcast.net
ROTC (page 12)
Tell the world about your ROTC group! Send your photos and captions or brief article to us at ocfdenver@ocfusa.org and we'll try to get them in print or on the web. Stay tuned for updates on the Liberty University ROTC.
White Sulphur Springs ROTC Retreats (page 13)
Retreats are already planned for 2009. Get registered today!
Sex and the Single Guy book review by Ben Pinner (page 13)
This book impacted Ben's life. It's available through Amazon.com or through your local bookstore.
Review a Christian book that impacted you -- especially if it's related to your military career -- and send it to Barb at ocfdenver@ocfusa.org
Spring Canyon/Rocky Mountain High -- It May Change Your Life by Dean Rizzo (page 14)
Read how Dean's life was changed by Rocky Mountain High -- then sign up to get your life changed!
> 2009 dates
Washing Little Feet by Haley Koval (page 15)
Coast Guard cadets are serving each year through the Resurrection Retreat at White Sulphur Springs. Tell us how your cadet/midshipmen group is ministering! Send photos along with your brief article and we'll try to get it in print and/or on the web.
If you have questions, comments, or ideas for OCF's Command magazine or Connected newsletter, please direct them to Barb via ocfdenver@ocfusa.org
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