The Salvation Army responsding to Fort Hood

This article from The Salvation Army - Southern Territory - Released 6 November 2009
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SALVATION ARMY PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE AT FORT HOOD

The Salvation Army is responding this morning to an urgent request from the State of Texas to report to Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, site of the tragic shooting incident of Thursday afternoon, to provide pastoral care and counseling to first responders, family members and children affected by this horrific tragedy.

Salvation Army Officer from Waco, Texas, Captain Russell Czajkowski, a former United States Marine, will be overseeing The Salvation Army’s pastoral response efforts on site with direction from Major James Taylor, The Salvation Army’s Divisional Secretary for Texas.

The Salvation Army is answering the call immediately and will report to the base to provide spiritual care today and through the weekend from 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army has a long history of meeting not only physical needs of people in the aftermath of tragic events, but also emotional and spiritual needs.

“We are honored to answer this call and to provide what comfort and counseling we can to our brothers and sisters during the aftermath of this horrific day,” said Major James Taylor. ---end

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May God show Himself mightily to all involved in this tragic incident. Our hearts and prayers go first naturally to those who lost loved ones, the wounded, the men and women of Fort Hood, and their families. Next although harder to do, I am reminded that Jesus said to love our enemies and even pray for those who persecute us, so although it is not natural to do, I agree I must also remember Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan in prayer that he might have a true encounter with the One True God through the person of Jesus Christ.

Live holy, preach Jesus!