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February 2018 Newsletter

Standing Strong Shoulder To Shoulder

Our Mission Veteran Year of Up Coming

Director’s Corner Support Groups Growth Events

Showing Going Getting

Teamwork
Appreciation Deeper Connected
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Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
God’s body!
The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Standing Strong
Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Shoulder to Shoulder
"God enables and equips His people to do the work He directs them to do...."
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Director’s Corner

With God’s 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.
A message from Tim King
When all the answers are there but
you don’t know the question to ask.

 Do not merely look out for your own

- 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.
We are Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder
And we are Stronger Standing Together then when
we are standing alone.
personal interest, but also for the interests of
others. Philippians 2:4
 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby
fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
We have all been called to love and care for the
well-being of those around us. It’s easy to say we
love our neighbors because God’s law commands
us to do so, but serving one another and assuming
one another’s burdens is the kind of love that Jesus
intended for us to demonstrate daily. In our
community here in Cherokee County, there are
Veterans that are broken, hurting, and need
someone to love them the way that Jesus does. If
you’re reading this, you are either a Veteran or
have an interest in serving Veterans and their
families in our county. Don’t miss an opportunity to
minister to someone that has been placed in your
path and desperately needs the love of Jesus. Most
Veterans are simply looking for someone that will
listen to them and share a laugh and perhaps a
tear. We don’t have to have all the answers. We
only have to open our minds and our hearts and
heed God’s command to do our small part.
Continued
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The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
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(Director’s Corner continued)

Male and Female
My desire for this year is to promote and grow our
presence so that we are a “one stop shop” for our
Veterans Support
Veterans and their families here in Cherokee county.
The VA offers many services that are intended to aid
Groups…Active and
Veterans, and there are many other established
organizations and resources devoted to service
Growing
members as well. So many of us, Veterans, have
developed a strong sense of self-reliance, and the
military taught us to adapt and overcome our
adversities. Perhaps out of Veteran pride or simply
unawareness, many of our Veterans and their
families have not sought out the organizations that
have been established to support them when they
We are excited to announce the expansion of our
leave the service. Vet Life Community Support Group.
One Veteran organization, the Travis Manion For the first time in Cherokee County there will be
Foundation, has a phenomenal ideology that they a Male and Female Veteran Support Group.
follow: “If not me, then who?” We have made it our It is essential to make these groups separate and
duty at Cherokee Veterans Community to venture distinct because the issues for each are different.
out into our community, not only to serve and provide Each group have their own special concerns and
a helping hand but also to be ready to provide needs and by providing separate support groups
answers to questions that Veterans and families may for each we provide a better environment for
not even know they have. The foundation of support and life change.
Cherokee Veterans Community is built solidly on our
conviction that every Veteran should remember and Meetings start at 6:30 pm on Thursday Evenings
rely on, “You used to be surrounded by people and our new room assignment will be A260 and
you trusted with your life, you still are”. A261.
Please visit
http://cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/index.php/
vet-life-community-2 for more information.
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“2018” A Year of Growth

A Year of Opportunity
2017 In Review
2017 year was amazing. And what’s even more amazing is that it was just
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serving our Veterans living in
Cherokee County.
2018 is already starting out great with so many opportunities for getting
involved in some amazing events and programs. Not only are there
opportunities to join a “CVC TEAM” with others that care about our
veterans, but for the journey and growth God has planned us.
VERY INPORTMANT, you DO NOT need to be a veteran to serve or join a team. The only prerequisite
to become a member of a team is a caring compassionate heart to serve our Veterans.
Here’s a parcel list of those opportunities.

A. Memorial Day Tribute/Veteran’s Day Celebration Team: Need - (5-8 people)

(time needed: 1 to 1 ½ hours for setup and 1 hour for take down. (All Hands On Deck For All Of The
Items Below)

a. This team will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up the room for the event.
b. Putting out table settings,
c. Center pieces (small 5 branches of service and American Flags setup)
d. Program sheets (place all in center of table)
e. Helping put out salads (if we have salads on tables prior to dinner)
f. Setting out butter, salt/pepper, salad dressing, rolls
g. Picking up items on tables and removing tablecloths after the event

i. Registration/Welcome Table - Memorial/Veteran’s Day- Need 2 People ( part of the 5-

8 person team)
1. Welcome people as they arrive
2. Checking off those that paid online
3. Taking cash or checks from those that did not pay online
4. Giving directions (start eating salad if they choose that are on tables already)
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Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
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The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
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B. Celebrating All Military Birthdays - Setup in both Service Location Lobby’s (2) – Need
2-4 People – Time: 1 hour for setup and take down.

a. Setup and Take Down of tables (White tablecloths)

b. Setting up Branch of Service Flag and American Flag on each side of the tables
c. Place center piece and CVC informational material on tables
d. At least 1 person to man each table (could be different people than setup/takedown people)

C. Birthday Cake Team for Military Birthdays – Needed 2-3 People – Time: 1 hour for
setup ½ for take down
a. Setup table for Cake with plates, forks, drinks.
b. Setup room décor (Service Branch theme)
c. Cleanup

D. Flag Team – Needed 3-4 People – Time: 1 – 1½ for setup and take down. NO DIGGING OF
HOLES (holes pre done) – This will be done for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July or other days
as needed.
. a. Set out American Flags around the church – place flags in pre-dug holes
b. Pick up American Flags around the church and place back into storage
c. This is light work with no hard of heavy lifting needed.

E. Military Application and Honoring Bike Ride Fundraiser (October) - Needed 6-8
People – Time: 2 hours for Setup
a. Setup Welcome and Registration Table (CVC brochures, Sponsor/Ride instruction sheet, etc.)
b. Lunch Setup and serving table
c. Drink Table,

i. 50/50 Table – Needed 4 people – 2 Tables Needed - Time 1 -1 ½ hours prior to ride
starting
1. Collect the money for the 50/50
2. Cash only
ii. Entertainment (Band) – Band will do most if not all setup. Might need 2 people
to assist Time: 1 hour.

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The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Shoulder to Shoulder
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F. Military Application Day Cherokee – Need 3-4 People – Time: All day event 1 hour shifts
to man the tent/table for giving out information.

G. Wreaths Around America – Georgia National Cemetery – Need as people as

possible – Time: 3-4 hours.

a. Set our Wreathes with other people and teams on Head Stones of Veterans

You can sign up for any of these area by emailing David Snyder at dmsnyder@comcast.net or
Tim King at timothy.king@fbcw.net.

Once again you DO NOT need to be a veteran to serve or currently be a part of CVC. You just
need a heart willing to serve.

Events for February, March and April

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Everyone is welcome to be part of the following events:
Sunday February 11th Team Planning Meeting – General CVC Planning and Team Building. Join us
between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. for lunch and discussion about the team or teams you want to part of.
Guns & Hoses 12th annual 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run – Saturday February 24th
http://www.crpa.net/special-events/guns-hoses-5k/
Vietnam Welcome Home Application Day Saturday March 10th – Join us as we come together as a
community to welcome home and recognize and honor all that served during the Vietnam Era. Location
is the new Cherokee Veterans Park 7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30115
Decision Height (written by Meredith Levy) This story is about the Women Airforce Pilot Service in
WII, and about friendship, and the complex though essential role of women in wartime. Decision
Height offers a look into an under recognized subset of American heroes and revises history into her
story. - March 2-11, 2018 Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Woodstock.
http://www.elmstreetarts.org/decision-height/
CCHVP/VEO Benefit Concert - April 7, 2018 Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater the Park at City
Center Woodstock, Georgia. Besides music, there will be various booth areas to be held in and around the
upper level by the Gazebo that will showcase various concessions and veteran related events

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Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
God’s body!
The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Standing Strong
Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Shoulder to Shoulder
"God enables and equips His people to do the work He directs them to do...."

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Showing Appreciation to our Veterans
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Our veterans come in all size, shapes, ages, and genders. However they all share one important
thing. They are deserving of our thanks, respect and gratitude for saying yes to service.
Regardless of the branch of service, length of service, MOS or location of service, they served and put
themselves in the position that if asked to place themselves in harm’s way for us and our freedom, they
said “Yes”
World War I (1917-1918) Total U.S. Service members (Worldwide) 4,734,991 Battle Deaths 53,402
World War II (1941 –1945) Total U.S. Service members (Worldwide) 16,112,566, Living Veterans
1,711,000
Korean War (1950-1953) Total U.S. Service members (Worldwide) 5,720,000, Living Veterans
2,275,000
Vietnam War (1964-1975) Total U.S. Service members (Worldwide) 8,744,000, Living Veterans
7,391,000
Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990- 1991) Total U.S. Service members (Worldwide) 2,322,000, Living
Veterans 2,244,583
Global War on Terror (Oct 2001 - ) The Global War on Terror (GWOT), including Operation Enduring
Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), are ongoing conflicts.
Since the U.S. went to war in Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003, about 2.5 million members of the
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and related Reserve and National Guard units have been
deployed in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
As of last September, more than 1.6 million military members who’d been deployed in what’s classified
as the global war on terror – in Iraq and Afghanistan, primarily – had transitioned to veteran status, VA
records show. Of those, about 1 million were from active-duty service and about 675,000 from Reserve
or guard deployments.
Saying Thank You really isn’t enough…..but we still say “Thank You”.

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Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
God’s body!
The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Standing Strong
Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Shoulder to Shoulder
"God enables and equips His people to do the work He directs them to do...."
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The Team of Cherokee Veterans Community along with other ministries and organization teams come
together to reach and help our veterans. Building ramps, fixing stairs, doing electronic and plumbing
issues are just a few of the things our veterans need. Cherokee Veterans Community has two mottos.
“We are Standing Strong Shoulder to Shoulder and We are Stronger Standing Together than
when we are standing alone.” These are not just words to us, it is our Mission and Purpose. Join us
as we reach out to our veterans and their families and help us to change lives. You don’t need to be
a veteran to be on a team. You only need a heart to serve those who serve us so bravely.

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Warrior Ethos - With a pure spirit and calm mind, we can be an effective part of
God’s body!
The task ahead of you is never as great as the power within you.
Standing Strong
Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Shoulder to Shoulder
"God enables and equips His people to do the work He directs them to do...."
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Growing Deeper
Sinking our roots 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 closer to Him.

When We Work Together, We Maximize Our Impact

By Rick Warren

“I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for
me” (Matthew 25:40 NCV).

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says, “Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working
together. If one falls down, the other can help him up. But it is bad for the person who is alone and
falls, because no one is there to help. If two lie down together, they will be warm, but a person alone
will not be warm. An enemy might defeat one person, but two people together can defend
themselves; a rope that is woven of three strings is hard to break” (NCV).

This passage has a lot to say about serving with others in ministry, but it can be summarized in three
statements:
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1. When we work together, we maximize our impact.

We get more done. Do you want to make a global impact with your life? Then do it with other people
in your church, because what we do together as the Body of Christ will be far more significant than
what we do individually. One drop of rain doesn’t make a big difference on a desert, but a million
drops of rain can turn that desert into a garden.

2. When we work together, we minimize our failure.

As Verse 10 asks, when you’re serving on your own and you fall down, who’s going to pick you up?
When we serve together and one person falls down, the other people just pick him up. Doesn’t that
make a simple but profound point? We need to work with other people to encourage each other and
minimize our failures.

3. When we work together, we mobilize our resources.

When we pool our resources and funds, they go further. You can share the blanket, and two people
will stay warm instead of one.

In Matthew 25:40, Jesus taught, “I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people
here, you also did for me” (NCV).

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

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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: http://www.cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/
Visit us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cherokeevets/ so you can see what we are
doing on a daily basis and how you can join us as we help our veterans in Cherokee County. Liking
and Share our page will help spread the work about us.
If you feel God’s 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
someone’s life.

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