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CVC Newsletter May - June

“Sacrifices Made”
Honoring and Remembering

Our Mission Veteran Memorial Day Remembering

Director’s Corner Support Groups Remembering Them All

Memorial Day Events and Going Getting

Invitation Teamwork 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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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.
- 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.
Director’s Corner
A message from David Snyder
Having recently been elevated to the director of
CVC and sitting here at my computer doing stuff
for the veteran’s ministry we call Cherokee
Veterans Community, I can’t help but to start
thinking about how much it has grown since I got
involved almost a year ago. From the first time I
saw the “Missing Man Table” in the lobby of First
Baptist Church Woodstock on Memorial Day 2017
I got hooked. I just felt there was something really
special about this ministry and had to get
involved.
After meeting with Tim King (the person God used
to start the ministry) and hearing how and why it
was so important to him, I started to understand
why I felt that special something concerning this
ministry.
Not only was I hearing Tim’s reasons for doing
what he was doing, but I could feel the passion
and dedication in his voice and could feel and
almost see the vision God gave him. This was
going to be a fantastic journey I was about to start
on.
As days turned into weeks and we started the
plans to get the veterans peer support groups.
These support groups are the core of what we do
in the ministry. The Support Groups are for only
veterans (male and female), however everyone
non-veterans and veterans alike are needed and
welcome to become a team member and
volunteer.
Continued
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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 Continues)
Let me make something really clear here. The core
Male and Female
of what we “do” is our peer support group
meetings, but there’s a difference in “Who” is at the
Veterans Support
core of what we do. Jesus Christ is the core of
CVC. His love, direction, faithfulness and all of who
Groups…Active and
He is, is the CenterPoint of this ministry. All are
welcomed to attend and are respected for their
Growing
beliefs, but we will never back off of who is at core
and why share and follow Him and yield to his
leadership.
As time and conversations continued we made the
decision about the type of ministry we were going to
be. Some ministry are about the physical hands on
with people while other are focused on the We are excited the expansion of our Vet Life
emotional and philological support while others join Community Support Group.
with established ministries in what they are doing.
We decided we would do all of these so we could For the first time in Cherokee County there will be
become a fully equipped ministry that has the a Male and Female Veteran Support Group.
resources to answer multiple needs and It is essential to make these groups separate and
circumstances. distinct because the issues for each are different.
We have made it our mission at Cherokee Veterans Each group have their own special concerns and
needs and by providing separate support groups
Community to venture out into our community, not
for each we provide a better environment for
only to serve and provide a helping hand, but also to
support and life change.
be ready to provide answers to questions that our
veterans and families may not even know they have. Meetings start at 6:30 pm on Thursday Evenings
Cherokee Veterans Community is built solidly on the and our new room assignment will be A260 and
conviction that every veteran should remember and A261.
rely on, “You used to be surrounded by people Please visit
you trusted with your life, you still are”. http://cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/index.php/
vet-life-community-2 for more information.
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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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Memorial Day – A Day to Honor and

Remember Sacrifices Made
We Honor All That Took the Oath
Memorial Day: Honoring the Sacrifices Made and
Remembering
By Cliff Sosamon
What does Memorial Day mean to you? Is it a day off work, time spent grilling with family and friends? A
day to grab the hottest discounts on cars and electronics — perhaps a needed new mattress? Or
maybe a day to catch a game and enjoy a cold one or two?
It seems over the years Memorial Day has come to represent the luxuries of Western society and the
best sales since Presidents' Day. Retailers are more than willing to give the American public just what
they want — sales.
However, for those of us who have served, and the families of those who did not come home, it is
anything but a retail holiday. Memorial Day to us is a somber day of remembrance. It is a day to honor
the ultimate sacrifice so many of our brothers and sisters in arms have made for this exceptional nation.
To remember this country was founded — and kept secure — by the blood of patriots. Men and women
who’ve heeded the call to stand the ramparts and defend all that we hold dear: life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness.
The day was first observed after the Civil War and known as Decoration Day. Businesses closed and
communities came together in a day of honor and remembrance. They decorated the graves of fallen
soldiers with flags and flowers. They set time aside, one and all, to honor those who fought for freedom.
In 1971, this long-standing tradition was recognized as a federal holiday meant as a time for our nation
to come together as one and recognize the cost of freedom.
To many, Memorial Day has come to signify the start of summer and a well-deserved three-day
. weekend. For the families who have lost a loved one, and those who've lost a comrade in arms to the
ravages of war, it is a day of honor and reaffirming the promise to not let their sacrifice have been in
vain.
It is a day in which we laugh at their antics, stand tall with honor for having them in our lives, and cry —
for they are no longer with us. We are proud to carry on their memory and do so at one of the
thousands of Memorial Day events around this great land, or at one of the thousands of cemeteries at
which they now lay at rest.

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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
"God enables and equips His people to do the work He directs them to do...."
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Sure, we will enjoy a family cookout and a cold one, but we should also set time aside to honor our
fallen. Memorial Day to us is a somber day, a happy and prideful day. These great warriors filled our
lives and sacrificed everything to ensure we sleep peacefully at night under the protective blanket of
freedom they helped provide.
So, on May 28th, take your loved ones to a Memorial Day event, or place the Stars and Stripes on the
gravesite of an American military service member, or set time aside to reflect on the sacrifices that have
been made to ensure we remain the land of the free.
Cliff Sosamon is a 2014 Congressional Commendation Award recipient and the executive director
of Honor Courage Commitment, Inc. HCC empowers veterans to define their next mission through
education, mentorship and community service.

Please take a minute to view this video "Honor OUR Heroes!"

Honoring and Remembering Them All

Our military comes in all sizes, shapes, ages, and genders. However they all share one
important thing. They are all deserving of our thanks, respect and gratitude for saying yes to
service of this country.
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”, and many gave all they had to give…..their lives.
World War I (1917-1918)
World War II (1941 –1945)
Korean War (1950-1953)
Vietnam War (1964-1975)
Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990- 1991)
Global War on Terror (Oct 2001)
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. Many of these have also paid the highest price for freedom.
Let is also never forget about all those with both visible and invisible scars that came about as a result
of their service to fight for and defend our freedoms and the freedoms of other who are unable to fight
for themselves.
We will not forget, we will honor and remember them all.
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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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Memorial Day Dinner Tribute

“Sacrifices Made”
An Evening of Honor and Remembrance

Memorial Day is a day or remembrance, of morning, of honor and of love. It’s a day
when we reflect on the significance of service and the gravity of sacrifice.

Honor and Remember Inc. Video

Recognizing the sacrifice of generations of Fallen Service Members

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend this evening of honor

Friday, June 8th 5:30 p.m. The Warehouse location at FBCW
Cost: FREE - A Pot Luck Dinner and Presentation
Register at: www.CherokeeVeteransCommunity.org then go to our Community
Events tab or go to Memorial Day Dinner Signup
Please contact: veteransministry@fbcw.net if you need more information.
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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 a motto. “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...."

Reaching Out Into the Community

Part of the mission of Cherokee Veterans Community is to reach out and into the community of
veterans and their families living in Cherokee County. Some of ways we accomplish this is to join with
other veteran organizations, churches or ministries.

IMPORTMANT INFORMATION: You DO NOT need to be a veteran to serve on a “CVC-OP’s

TEAM”. Cherokee Veterans Community’s Outreach & Projects Teams are for both veterans and non-
veterans.
The only prerequisite to become a team member is to have a caring and compassionate heart to
serve our Veterans. Contact us at: veteransministry@FBCW.net
CVC stands with and joins other ministries, organizations and churches that care about our veterans
by providing outreach and service projects for our veterans and their families.
On March 27th CVC joined Chattahoochee Technical College’s Veteran Benefit and Resource Expo
and join with other veteran service organizations, ministries and groups that offer service to benefit all
veterans.
On April 7th we joined with the Cherokee Country Homeless Program in their fundraise project the
“Ghost Warrior” concert held at the Northside Cherokee Amphitheater by placing 100 American Flags
around the area. This added to thyme of serving our veterans.
Every Thursday Evening Male and Female Veteran Support Group meet (Veterans Only) at FBCW
and start at 6:30 pm in Building “A” rooms 260 and 261. Please visit
http://cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/index.php/vet-life-community-2 for more information
Friday June 8th - Memorial Day Dinner Tribute – 5:30 pm – First Baptist Church Woodstock at The
Warehouse location. This will be an evening of Honor and Remembrance for all of our United States
Military who gave their lives for the many freedoms we enjoy each and every day. Our menus: MRE’s
= Meals Really Excellent (prepared by you) a “POT LUCK DINNER”. Memorial Day Dinner Signup.
October 20th – Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home Honoring co-hosted with Allen AME Temple Arnold
Mill Rd. Woodstock. This to recognize and honor all Vietnam Era Veterans. This program is presented
by the Georgia Department of Veteran Services and is a free event. Registration requirements and
instructions will be posted on our website in the next few month.
October 27th – Military Appreciation and Support Motorcycle Fundraiser. This is a fundraiser that
will help support Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program (CCHP), Gratitude America and
Cherokee Veterans Community (CVC) in their mission to help and serve our veterans.
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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.

Out of Darkness
Life can seem hopeless . . . until we remember that God is our Rock, our Redeemer, our Reason. When
we make God's character the center of our focus and not our circumstances, we can find hope in the
midst of our darkness.

A video message: Out of Darkness

Consider This — We are raised to grade the deeds that are done. If you still battle the
desire to measure who deserves what, read
GOD DOESN'T GRADE ON A CURVE

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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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