CVC

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Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Our Vision
With Gods help, we strive to help Veterans and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing a
much needed Christ centered peer support group, serving as a "one stop shop" for resources,
special interest discussions, service projects, and educating others.

Our Purpose
- Provide fellowship to our veterans and their families who are facing challenges, with special
attention to those who have transitioned and struggling to reintegrate.
- Share the burden of having a loved one serving or has served in the military through group
discussions and social gatherings.
- Provide important resources of particular interests, becoming the one stop shop for assistance
of all kinds.
- Educate others with regards to the needs of these individuals and their families and the coping
strategies available.

The task ahead of you, is never as great as the power behind you.

Homeless Veteran PTSD Song Im Not Home will hopefully move us all into action beyond
where we are presently standing.

We are Stronger Standing Together than we are standing alone.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zekytHlCo7Y

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone
 CVC
Newsletter
Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Veterans Support Group News

So many great things are happening with Cherokee Veterans Community (CVC) that we want you to
know about and get involved with.
Cherokee Veterans Community and Operation Not Forgotten https://operationnotforgotten.com/ have
come together by using their Vet Life Community (VLC) components for our veterans. These
components have three support groups; one for males, one for females, and still another for family
members and others who play a significant role in the life of the veteran. It is essential to make these
groups distinct because the issues for each are different.
Male Veteran Support Group meet Every Thursday night in Building A Room 240 starting at
6:30 pm.
Female Veteran Support Group meet Every Thursday night in Building A Room 250 (room
not confirmed) but starting at 6:30 pm. These will be starting November 16. We are excited to
announce that Kim Bise, a 30 year U.S. Air Force veteran, will be the facilitator for this this group.
Family and Friends Support Group meet Every Thursday night in Building A Room 253
(room not confirmed) but starting at 6:30 pm. These will be starting November 16. We are also
excited to announce that Tina Sosebee as the facilitator for this group.
Childcare for both groups will be provided if needed.

For more information about these groups please contact us at VeteransMinistry@fbcw.net Office - 678-
494-2680

Reaching the Community

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
On October 7th we will be part of the Veterans Appreciation
Cherokee 2017 from 12p-4 at Biello Park. We need several
people to be at the table to give out information and to thank
any veteran or active duty person for their service.
Please contact David Snyder at dmsnyder@comcast.net if
you can help. RSVP.ASAP

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone
 CVC
Newsletter
Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

UP COMING EVENTS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY

HOMELESS VETERANS GOLF EVENT PROGRAM

3rd Annual Homeless Veteran Charity Golf Event Set for Friday October 20th at Lake Arrowhead
Highlands Course. For information and registration go to http://www.ngvets.org/resources/Documents/2016golfouting8.pdf
On Friday November 10th Cherokee Veterans Community has the honor to be a part of Reinhardt
Universitys Veterans Day Celebration at Bannister Glasshouse of the Hasty Student Life Center from 2-3
pm. The University and CVC are discussing the possibility of starting VLCs Veteran Support Groups there
to reach the veterans both at the University and the community living in Weleska.
One of the missions of Cherokee Veterans Community is to have a Veteran Support Group for all
veterans in every city in Cherokee County. With over 16k veterans in the county this can allow them to
have a support group close to where they live. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.

LoveLoud-Reaching Veteran in Our Community

Phase II for Chief a Decorated Army Veteran is now completed.

On September 9th we returned to Chiefs house to complete the ramp project that was started a while
ago and many hands made fast work of this project. This finished project now allows Chief to move around
more easily inside and outside of his home. Thanks to all those that were able to dedicate their Saturday
to work on Phase II.

Chief a Green Beret was so appreciative of all that was done and excited about the accessibility and
independence it now gives him.

Phase III will provide the setting up his media center that will allow him to access videos, FBCW sermons
(Chiefs words) and listening to music through his TV. This will give him an added enjoyment throughout
his day.

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone
 CVC
Newsletter
Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

FBC Woodstock Veterans Day Celebration

On Sunday Nov 5 FBCW will be having a special presentation during the service to say THANK YOU
to all of our veterans who either are or did serve in the United States Armed Forces.
Cherokee Veterans Community will be working with the music and drama departments to prepare for
this event that will be both a creative and inspiring tribute to all of our active duty service members and
veterans.
There will be tables set up inside the lobby of both the Chapel and Worship Centers that will have
information about Cherokee Veterans Community and to personally thank them in person.
If you can help man these tables prior to, or at the end the 9:30 & 11:00 services at either or both locations
please us at VeteransMinistry@fbcw.net or call - 678-494-2680

Up Coming Events in Cherokee County

HOMELESS VETERANS GOLF
EVENT PROGRAM
3rd Annual Homeless Veteran Charity Golf
Event Set for Friday October 20th at Lake
Arrowhead Highlands Course
FULL INFORMATION ABOUT
http://www.ngvets.org/resources/Documents/201
6golfouting8.pdf

Registration/Sponsorship Questions Jim

Lindenmayer Jlindenmayer80@gmail.com
678.983.7590 Mike Satterly 404-680-2412

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone
 CVC
Newsletter
Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Inspirational and Motivational

The following is meant to be both inspirational and motivational, and we hope it will give you a FIRE and
deeper desire to move forward with your dreams that no one or no circumstance can extinguish.
We all have abilities and strengths that differ from person to person and not everyone can become a Navy
Seal, but what we all have is the ability to do our best, and with Gods help we can succeed in the things
that matter most.

Serving God, Serving our Families, Serving our Country and Serving Others .

An Inspiring Story from Hell Week

William H. McRaven, US Navy Admiral
Story from Hell week U.S. Seals
If you want to change the world start off by making your bed.
This is the full screen video link
https://www.youtube.com/embed/3sK3wJAxGfs
If you want a transcript of Admiral McRavens full address use the link below.
https://news.utexas.edu/2014/05/16/mcraven-urges-graduates-to-find-courage-to-change-the-world

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone
 CVC
Newsletter
Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Inspirational and Motivational

Sinking our roots deeper in the soil of His Word

Going Deeper in our faith (Father, Son & Spirit) is something that has been sought by Christians since
Christ walked the earth. It is natural for Christians to desire, and to experience the closeness of an
intimate relationship with God. But true intimacy with God is not simply a feeling on a par with a romantic
relationship. It goes much deeper than emotions, it goes down to our very soul and is reflected by our
actions. True intimacy with God begins with drawing near to Him.
This area of the Cherokee Veterans Community Newsletter, is devoted to sharing some of the many
different ways we can: Grow Deeper with God.
You will be linked to different websites, audio or video files that we pray will help us all to walk closer,
deeper and with more intimately with our Heavenly Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Enjoy the Journey. Enjoy the Relationship. Enjoy the Intimacy.
This Morning I Heard His Word say:
Psalms 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way should go; I will council you with my loving
eye on you.

Take a few minutes to be inspired and blessed by Gods Word. Just click the video link.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/-SsD1bMJ3KQ
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ULH8xjP_IPI

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone
 CVC
Newsletter
Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
Gods body!

Standing Strong The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Shoulder to Shoulder Bear one anothers burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

GET CONNECTED.STAY CONNECTED

GET CONNECTED. STAY CONNECTED

If you are a veteran or a spouse of a veteran and need assistance in any way, please contact us.
We are here for you and we have many resources at our disposal. Let us know how we might be able
to assist you. Please visit: www.cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/

If you feel Gods calling to be a part of this great ministry that reaches into the lives of our veterans
and their family, please contact us so we can show you how you can make a positive difference in
someones life.

1Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful
stewards of Gods grace in its various forms.

Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder

Together we are Stronger then when we stand alone