School Supplies for Iraqi Children Appreciated

In a recent letter to the Presbytery office, Jim Boelens, who is a member of Mission Presbytery, wrote:

Please extend my thanks to Mission Presbytery for the very kind support
rendered to my son, 1LT David Boelens, and to the members of his Cavalry Scout Platoon, presently serving in Iraq. The school supplies they received
to distribute to needy Iraqi children were very much appreciated by the Soldiers and by the communities they were protecting.

The unit's mission recently changed from the city to searching for
insurgents along a remote border region. They are scheduled to return to the
United States in December at the completion of 15-months of very difficult
service. Unfortunately, they have lost several comrades in battle.

They no longer need school supplies, however, please request the continuing prayers of Mission Presbytery for all Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen that serve in harm's way.

Blessings!
Jim
James S. Boelens
Chaplain (Colonel) USA
USARSO Command Chaplain