Weekly Newsgram – March 29th, 2017 When War Comes Home Boot Camp Last year the MCA received the Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC) program from the CareForTheTroops organization. This program is a ground -up initiative to assist congregations and other communities of faith in becoming intentionally “friendly” for veterans, actively serving military, and all their families.…
March 24, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee First Baptist Concord Church enrolls during the “When War Comes Home” boot camp. Jenny Testerman, Veteran Champion for the church attended the first When War Comes Home forum in September 2014 and was hoping the church register during the forum. After 2 ½ years, First Baptist Concord was enrolled by…
March 22, 2017 Sweetwater, Tennessee First United Church of Christ Pastor Archie Smart and Lay Leader Melvin Oggs submitted Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation enrollment form on 22nd of March. This is the 2nd VFMC enrolled in Sweetwater and the 27th VMFC in Tennessee. We are thankful, blessed and honored to have Pastor Smart to enroll in…
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