Hello soldiers, friends, and fellow followers of Jesus Christ,
This is a quick note to let you know that this blog is changing hands. I will now be blogging at a new site.
http://verbalwitness.blogspot.com/
I hope you will check it out and specifically think of how each of us can better be a verbal witness for our Savior.
Lt. Jeff Josephson and his wife Lt. Michelle Josephson have not only taken over the work of Corps Officers in Homer, but they will also be taking over this blog site as well. My prayer is that you, along with them, will continue to use every means possible to encourage one another in holiness, good works, and the sharing of the gospel message that whoever will repent of their sins and turn to Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins, will be saved!
Our prayers are with God's Kingdom business from Homer to the uttermost parts of the earth.
I hope we will keep encouraging one another. Keep Lt. Jeff and Michelle in your prayers as they serve in their field in Homer. Remember Capt. Michelle and myself as we take our position as youth leaders for the state in Anchorage.
See you at the other site, and I'll be following the HomerCorps blog.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Captain Mark Thielenhaus
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Homer news article - see link below...
Salvation Army in Homer sees change in leadership this week
By McKibben Jackinsky - Staff writer - Homer News
http://homernews.com/stories/063010/news_sah.shtml
After eight years in Homer, Capts. Mark and Michelle Thielenhaus of the Salvation Army are headed to other pastures. They left Monday for a new assignment as divisional youth secretaries, with duties to include running camps in Wasilla and other youth work throughout the state.
"It should be a challenge and an adventure. A lot like Homer," a laughing Capt. Mark Thielenhaus told the Homer News.
As they head north to their new assignment, Lts. Jeff and Michelle Josephson and their two teenage sons head to Homer. Recent graduates of the Salvation Army Training College in Rancho Palo Verde, Calif., the Josephsons will pick up where the Thielenhauses leave off. Their schedule had them arriving in Anchorage Tuesday, checked in by the Salvation Army divisional commander Wednesday and released to come to Homer to arrive by Sunday.
"During their two years (at the college), they had a lot of business and Bible (study) and they also have a lot of practical experience doing things you would do at a Salvation Army appointment," Thielenhaus said of the Josephsons, who are officially ordained pastors.
The community will have an opportunity to meet the couple and their sons at the Salvation Army's 11 a.m. service on Sunday.
"One of our divisional commanders, Major Sheryl Tollerud, will officially put the Army stamp of approval that they are the ones here to lead for the town of Homer," said Thielenhaus.
Looking back over his and his wife's years of service in Homer, Thielenhaus summed up what they experienced. When they first arrived, the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Pioneer Avenue was still new. Eight years later, the "store is doing fantastic. It is really what empowers us to stay in this community and serve people, thanks to folks in Homer and their giving," Thielenhaus said.
A 6,370 square foot building also was constructed on the Sterling Highway by North Star Construction during the couple's tenure. The building provides a kitchen, dining area, offices, classrooms, a chapel capable of seating 100 and storage area for stocking food the Salvation Army distributes to those in need.
Thielenhaus praised the volunteers that have supported the Salvation Army's social service program, "and then, of course, all the fantastic relationships with different service groups in town. There are just a lot of fantastic volunteers that give of their time, everything from standing kettles to giving items of food and clothes and all those things. This has just been a fantastic place to live," Thielenhaus said.
One other change in the family's life while living in Homer was the birth of their daughter Crystal, now 7. Their other daughter, Emily, is 11.
"They are excited to be able to live in camp for the summer," Thielenhaus said. "If you must leave the paradise of Homer, I guess we'll settle for a lake in Wasilla."
There is the possibility the couple's new duties will bring them back to Homer on occasion. That's a good thing, but not the most important thing, in Thielenhaus' view.
"We have so many people we consider family at this church and in this town. ... Homer is not too far away for a good visit," he said. "Ultimately, the most important thing of our entire time here is to share the love of Jesus and the message of salvation. That's why we do what we do. ... It's still the same mission of the Army, just a different role for us."
McKibben Jackinsky can be reached at mckibben.jackinsky.@homernews.com.
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It has been an honor to serve the Lord and His Salvation Army.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
By McKibben Jackinsky - Staff writer - Homer News
http://homernews.com/stories/063010/news_sah.shtml
After eight years in Homer, Capts. Mark and Michelle Thielenhaus of the Salvation Army are headed to other pastures. They left Monday for a new assignment as divisional youth secretaries, with duties to include running camps in Wasilla and other youth work throughout the state.
"It should be a challenge and an adventure. A lot like Homer," a laughing Capt. Mark Thielenhaus told the Homer News.
As they head north to their new assignment, Lts. Jeff and Michelle Josephson and their two teenage sons head to Homer. Recent graduates of the Salvation Army Training College in Rancho Palo Verde, Calif., the Josephsons will pick up where the Thielenhauses leave off. Their schedule had them arriving in Anchorage Tuesday, checked in by the Salvation Army divisional commander Wednesday and released to come to Homer to arrive by Sunday.
"During their two years (at the college), they had a lot of business and Bible (study) and they also have a lot of practical experience doing things you would do at a Salvation Army appointment," Thielenhaus said of the Josephsons, who are officially ordained pastors.
The community will have an opportunity to meet the couple and their sons at the Salvation Army's 11 a.m. service on Sunday.
"One of our divisional commanders, Major Sheryl Tollerud, will officially put the Army stamp of approval that they are the ones here to lead for the town of Homer," said Thielenhaus.
Looking back over his and his wife's years of service in Homer, Thielenhaus summed up what they experienced. When they first arrived, the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Pioneer Avenue was still new. Eight years later, the "store is doing fantastic. It is really what empowers us to stay in this community and serve people, thanks to folks in Homer and their giving," Thielenhaus said.
A 6,370 square foot building also was constructed on the Sterling Highway by North Star Construction during the couple's tenure. The building provides a kitchen, dining area, offices, classrooms, a chapel capable of seating 100 and storage area for stocking food the Salvation Army distributes to those in need.
Thielenhaus praised the volunteers that have supported the Salvation Army's social service program, "and then, of course, all the fantastic relationships with different service groups in town. There are just a lot of fantastic volunteers that give of their time, everything from standing kettles to giving items of food and clothes and all those things. This has just been a fantastic place to live," Thielenhaus said.
One other change in the family's life while living in Homer was the birth of their daughter Crystal, now 7. Their other daughter, Emily, is 11.
"They are excited to be able to live in camp for the summer," Thielenhaus said. "If you must leave the paradise of Homer, I guess we'll settle for a lake in Wasilla."
There is the possibility the couple's new duties will bring them back to Homer on occasion. That's a good thing, but not the most important thing, in Thielenhaus' view.
"We have so many people we consider family at this church and in this town. ... Homer is not too far away for a good visit," he said. "Ultimately, the most important thing of our entire time here is to share the love of Jesus and the message of salvation. That's why we do what we do. ... It's still the same mission of the Army, just a different role for us."
McKibben Jackinsky can be reached at mckibben.jackinsky.@homernews.com.
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It has been an honor to serve the Lord and His Salvation Army.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday's sermon - Our farewell message to the Homer Corps "Be Careful"
This was a very emotional day as Captain Michelle, Emily, Crystal, and I say farewell as the Corps Officers (pastors) after 8 amazing years here in Homer. May God bless what He has next for Homer, Lt.'s Josephson continuing the work here, and next things for our family in Anchorage.
May God be glorfied.
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God bless your study!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
May God be glorfied.
To listen to Sunday's sermon now, just click the play arrow here.
For a basic manuscript of this message use download, or sharing options, click the menu button at the right of this square and choose your option.
For this sermon, past sermons, podcasting options, and countless other preachers check out the sermon site at http://sermon.net/The_Salvation_Army_Homer
God bless your study!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Get your hands up! Exodus 17
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
For a basic manuscript of this message use download, or sharing options, click the menu button at the right of this square and choose your option.
For this sermon, past sermons, podcasting options, and countless other preachers check out the sermon site at http://sermon.net/The_Salvation_Army_Homer
God bless your study!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
The Holy Spirit at the Homer Corps today.
Just a quick praise (the sermon will be posted soon)... today duirng a time of singing before the message, the Holy Spirit moved and we had a time of unprompted singing, praying, praising, lifting up voices, crying, and sensing his presence. Several minutes of the pure presence of God encountering his people in pure worship. We know and accpet by faith that God is always there among us and I am not an "emotional" person by nature, so when these special times of the Holy Spirit falling comes, they are precious to me. Thank you God for fallling afresh again, it reminds me that You are the same God who met us here upon our assignment to Homer, and You are not done advancing Your Kingdom. May You continue to move and empower and instruct. May your annointing always be here. May we always be faithful to praise and preach the Name of Jesus and encounter Your Holy Spirit. We serve a Risen Savior! Continue to bless Your Salvation Army for Your Glory!!!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
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