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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Care Packages Gathered For Maine Troop In Afghanistan

Andrew Calhoun of Lisbon puts a package of beef jerky alongside the other care package goodies headed for Maine’s National Guard 172nd Unit currently deployed in Afghanistan.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Lisbon will gather cards and care package goodies on Sunday, Sept. 19^th for Maine’s National Guard 172^nd Unit (The Mountain Company) currently deployed in Afghanistan.

In addition to sending care packages, members of the parish have committed to daily prayer by name for many members of the Maine National Guard. The children attending the July Vacation Bible School also raised $442 to help purchase items for the boxes and help with shipping costs.

According to the Maine National Guard’s Chaplain’s office, the 172^nd Mountain Company lives in a very rustic environment (cots, no bathrooms) and the men have no access to stores. The care packages include food items like energy bars and beef jerky and personal toiletry items like spray misters.

“We are grateful for their sacrifice and this opportunity to share in the ministry of Maine’s National Guard chaplains,” said the Rev. W. Beau Wagner, Rector of St. Matthew’s.

For more information visit: www.StMatthewsLisbon.org St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, founded in 1906, brings together contemporary worship with ancient ritual, Bible-based preaching, expressions of the Holy Spirit, and loving service to others. The church is located on the hill off Route 196.