Berdina lemens passed away on january 17, 2017 at the age of 84 in luxemburg, wisconsin. American legion auxiliary department of tennessee unit. Adeline was deeply devoted to her family and her faith. Grant them comfort and knowledge that they are not forgotten. We want to preserve our freedom to worship as we feel is right and not take that right away from others. Wherever possible, credit has been given to the individual who has contributed the prayer. Guide members through prayer experiences that are appropriate for the. This version of the prayer book has been prepared by robert haverfield and susan haverfield of the past captains and commanders association for use by the members of the eighth western rivers region of the u. The american legion auxiliary is about supporting veterans and their families.
National constitution, bylaws and standing rules of the american legion auxiliary. Manual of ceremonies of american legion auxiliary located in the unit handbook of the american. Be prepared to offer prayer at any unit, post or community function. American legion auxiliary department of california. Convention book of reports is due to department headquarters by april 23. National constitution, bylaws, and standing rules of the american legion auxiliary d. American legion auxiliary department of california chaplains prayer book rules and requirements for the book of prayers and devotional thoughts. Chaplains reach out not only to the american legion family but also to all of those with needs in their communities, states, and nation. American legion auxiliary department of alabama prayer. Prayer book instructions step 1 use a clear front page folder, with leftside 3hole tacks. This book is dedicated to all who endeavor to enhance our organization through becoming an. As a chaplin for the american legion auxiliary, you must remember not to offend anyone as we do not promote any one religion. Guide members through prayer experiences that are appropriare for thcsituation.
Chaplains prayer book of the american legion auxiliary 2. Chaplains reach out not only to the american legion. Using a typed label or adhesive letters, attach below emblem, center of page, the words. The book contains prayers for many occasions, so you are always ready. This is the national american legion auxiliary website this is the wisconsin american legion website. Oregon is a part of the national organization of the american legion auxiliary, founded in 1919. The chaplains prayer manualhas invocations, benedictions, table graces, and prayers for most american legion events.
Chaplains prayer book, american legion auxiliary national news, and prayers given to you by others or create your own. American legion auxiliary unit 10 wenatchee wa, wenatchee, washington. Guidelines for national chaplain of the american legion auxiliary c. Cover may or may not be original must show emblem of american legion auxiliary 3. Did your unit send prayers for department presidents prayer book.
Sd american legion constitution and bylaws article iv, section 7 requires the department commander to call district conventions between march 1 and may 1. Committee contact information mary dubay 922 huntington mt. Please note you will need to have your login information ready as it is in the members only section of their website. Chaplain department of kansas, american legion auxiliary home. Chaplain mae nalley senior prayer book trophy american. All american legion officers should be familiar with the programs offered under each pillar, along. Heavenly father, we thank you for our veterans, our service men and women, and the american legion family.
Your purchase directly supports american legion family programs, which help americas children, veterans, and military families. American legion auxiliary department of alabama prayer book general rules for unit prayer book 1. Grant our members your blessing as we work with pride and patriotism to further the aims and purposes of the ladies auxiliary to the veterans and their families. Bless our veterans who lie in sickness and poor health. American legion auxiliary unit 10 wenatchee wa posts. American legion auxiliary department of california unit chaplain annual report form 20192020. American legion auxiliary chaplains guide 20162017 introduction it is the belief of our organization that god should be at the helm and guide us in our work helping our veterans, their families, our community and each other. Pray for the american legion auxiliary, its members and leaders, for success in carrying out our mission. Keep in touch with the gold star mothers during holidays. Opening prayers our father, thank you for the privilege of meeting here today.
Each unit chaplain should be prepared to send the department chaplain a short midyear report by january 1, 2020 so the department chaplain can make her report to the national chaplain. This is the national american legion website t his is the wisconsin sons of the american legion website. Provides information to auxiliary members about the history, mission, programs, membership eligibility, customs, and operations of an american legion auxiliary unit. I modified the prayer a little and used it for the opening of an american legion meeting. Due to closures related to covid19 concerns, the 2020 session of the american legion auxiliary texas girls state program will.
The chaplains prayer book this booklet is a collection of invocations, benedictions, table graces and prayers for nearly every american legion event. They help members connect with god and act as spiritual guides in the practice of prayer and service. If you are unable to download from a mobile device, you can always visit nationals website. I am encouraging all chaplains to make a book of prayers that include prayers, devotional thoughts and poems for your president. The prayers contained in the following pages are a compilation of those submitted by past chaplains of the american legion auxiliary.
Entry to reach the department chaplain 30 american legion auxiliary. However, eligibility of her female relatives sister, mother, direct descendants andor spouse depends upon her membership in the american legion. Remember american legion chaplains do not have to be clergy. Memorial day and veterans day ceremonies, post everlasting, building dedications, installations, the american legion s birthday and more. Although the material contained in this book may be. Unit handbook ala guides american legion auxiliary. The services of the american legion auxiliary, directly and indirectly, touch the lives of all americans, with the philosophy of service, not self, the american legion auxiliary develops a strong spirit of volunteerism in its members, who have joined together in the fellowship of giving to others. Chaplains reach out not only to the american legion family but also to all of those with needs in their communities, states. Auxiliary chaplains prayer book american legion flag. Pray for the american legion auxiliary, its members and leaders, for success in canying out our mission. Each year, the american legion auxiliary ala sponsors an americanism essay contest for students in grades 312, including students with special needs. Isaac jogues and companions catholic church in mercer, wi where she served on the altar society. Through bulletins and other means of communication, the chaplain should.
A woman who is eligible for american legion membership is eligible to join the american legion auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of the american legion. Member forms american legion auxiliary department of. A may be typed, computer generated or professionally printed b may be looseleaf or bound c may use american legion auxiliary emblem no lettering above emblem. Coast guard auxiliary and members of team coast guard. American legion auxiliary department of west virginia. Welcome to the american legion auxiliary department of oregon. Visiting legion and auxiliary members in the nursing homes, hospitals or ones who are shutins at home. Place american legion auxiliary emblem sticker, top center of outside cover. Writing and delivering the funeral or memorial meditation.
The american legion was chartered and incorporated by congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Heavenly father, we come to you today asking for your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting. There are prayers for our organizations birthday, presidents month, the armed forces, memorial occasions, post everlasting ceremonies, building dedications and installations conclusion hopefully this course will answer some. Prayers from the prayer book for the armed services before travel o god, our beginning and our end, you kept abraham and sarah in safety throughout the days of their pilgrimage, you led the children of israel through the midst of the seas, and by a star you led the magi. Your purchase directly supports american legion family programs, which help americas. American legion auxiliary chaplains have compassionate hearts dedicated to service for god and country.
Guidelines for national chaplain of the american legion auxiliary. Chaplains prayer book of the american legion auxiliary. Contents typed preferred printed acceptable each page may or may not be. The american legion and auxiliary chaplain and the pastoral visit. Bless the families of those whose loved ones are still listed as powmias. Encourage members to send in prayers, devotional thoughts, and poems to make a book of prayers. Open and close all meetings with prayer andor inspirational thoughts. Senior prayer book best overall 10150 cash award senior prayer book best overall 151 and over cash award unit prayer book can be any size, consist of as many prayers as you desire and designed any way the unit wishes. You can use borders or emblems on pages with the prayers, poems, etc. America legion auxiliary president teresa huntimer asked that this information be shared on the spring district meetings. These prayers have been taken from the 2nd western. For almost a century the american legion auxiliary has been serving, helping, and meeting the needs of.
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