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From Wayne's Desk:
Greetings
in the Name of our Lord, ICM Chaplains, ICM Supporters & Local Chapter Leaders,
We are about to enter a new
year, 2010. With it will come new challenges as ICM continues to be "a caring presence" to thousands of men
and women in the workplace.
We are all busy; putting up Christmas decorations, shopping, hurrying here and there...shoveling
snow, hustle, hustle and often times it seems as if we have accomplished very little.
We, ICM National Office,
are getting more settled in our "new" office every day...little by little. Almost like Christmas as we
open each box! Jennifer has been able to not only get everything organized, but all systems are working "thanks"
to her work.
Praise be to God, our Labor Day Offering so far this year is $13,366.09! Thanks to you and your
churches, this is greater than the amount raised in 2008.
Visited with most of our local ICM Chapters and appreciate
their warm welcome and their faithfulness to the mission of ICM. This year successful ICM Chaplain Training Seminars
were held by Summersville, WV Chapter, Hampton, VA ICM Chapter, Skyline ICM Chapter, Shenandoah Valley ICM Chapter, and in
Fredericksburg, VA; with God's help and some help from the Fredericksburg area folks, a NEW ICM Chapter will be formed
in 2010. Our "thanks" to all of the folks, presenters, local ICM Chapters and attendees. Our growth
will come from the ICM Chaplain Training Seminars. Chapter Leaders, get together and begin planning for your next seminar.
Attended two local ICM Chapter Annual Banquets and am so grateful for the leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication that
I saw from our faithful Chaplains and local Chapter Leadership.
We are in this together, and together ICM will
succeed in being "a caring presence" with your help and God's. Each week, faithful ICM Chaplains are making
a difference in the lives of others as they make their rounds sharing the love of God.
As this year comes to an
end, let us look to God for what He would have us to do in His work for 2010. Someone once said, "If it is to be,
it is up to me!" We are the "me." We can always count on God, but the question is, "Can God
count on us to do our part?"
As we celebrate Christmas, may it be a time of good memories, family, faith and
may we reflect on the many blessings we have received this year and give thanks to God. God is counting on us, you and
me.
On behalf of Jennifer Crider and myself, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Blessings
always,
Pastor Wayne
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