"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away, behold, the new has come.  All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to Himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

2 Corinthians 5:17-18

This verse, and the signs of spring, made me think of new growth, new beginnings, new life!  Not just in our gardens, but in our League as well; particularly now when we have new members, new ideas, new refreshing ways of doing things.

Someone has said that the world is run by people who just show up.  I think that is true, and that's exactly what Christians and veteran support organizations are called to do--just show up and be!  Show up with our sins, our doubts, our fears, our failures, our neediness, our laughter, our freedom, our forgiveness...We need to show up.  Growth is what happens when we are there and are real.  There will be all kinds of questions and suggestions on how to best accomplish goals and serve our veteran sisters and brothers; but be confident.  God will provide the answer!

In the Service of the King,

Cedric Syrdahl, Chaplain MCL
Loretta Syrdahl, Chaplain MCLA
Telephone: 847.854.1188

A prayer for the women and men who stand in harms way:  Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.  Protect them as they protect us.  Amen!