Welcome to Woodbury Lutheran Military Support Group

We had a Welcome Home Celebration Party for our Troops.  We had about handful of soldiers and about 50 supporters for the event.  Entertainment was by Bob (from Bob and Beach Combers) and Brian (from All Time Favorites Entertainment).  We had a prayer service Thanking the Lord for the safe return of our troops prior to the event. 

Gifts & Prizes

Cub Foods – Woodbury

8432 Tamarack Village, Woodbury, MN 55125

Banfield – Woodbury

8460 Tamarack Village , Woodbury, MN, 55125

PetSmart – Woodbury

8460 Tamarack Village , Woodbury, MN, 55125

Trade Secrets—Woodbury

8446   Tamarack Village, Saint Paul, MN 55125

Great Clips—Woodbury

8446 Tamarack Village, Saint Paul, MN 55125

Vomela Specialty Company

274 Fillmore Ave E Saint Paul, MN 55107-1417

CR Deals—Newport

1670 Hastings Ave., Newport, MN 55055

John Bartl Hardware—Newport

1668 Hastings Ave. Newport, MN 55055

Papa Johns Pizza—Woodbury

1960 Donegal Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

Wal Mart—Woodbury

10240 Hudson Rd Woodbury 55125

Dress Barn (Coupons) — Woodbury

7150 Valley Creek Plz Woodbury, MN 55125

Cold Stone Creamery— Woodbury

7455 Currell Blvd Woodbury, MN 55125

Subway Main Offices(With Coupons)

 Mystic Lake Casino

2651 Sakpe Dr Prior Lake, MN 55372

YMCA—Woodbury

2175 Radio Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

Starbuck's— Woodbury

7230 Valley Creek Plz., Woodbury, MN 55125

T.G.I. Friday's— Woodbury

546 Commons Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

TCF— Woodbury

8432 Tamarack Vlg. Woodbury, MN 55125

The Oriental Restaurant— Woodbury

7060 Valley Creek Plz Woodbury, MN 55125

East Metro Maryland Clinic — St. Paul

911 Maryland Av E, St Paul, mn 55106

National Guards—Cottage Grove

8180 Belden Blvd. Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Old Country Buffet — Woodbury

7433 Currell Blvd Woodbury, MN 55125

Angelina’s Kitchen — Woodbury

2170 Eagle Creek Ln., Woodbury, 55125

Keys Restaurant — Woodbury

1750 Weir Dr Saint Paul, MN 55125

Ace Hardware — Woodbury

1750 Weir Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

Gem Classics  — Woodbury

1750 Weir Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

North Western Book Store — Woodbury

1750 Weir Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

Minnesota School of Cosmetics — Woodbury

1750 Weir Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

Edina Reality—Woodbury

520 Commons Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125

Sunsets —Woodbury

700 Commons Woodbury, MN 55125

 

Food

Famous Daves — Woodbury

1940 Donegal Dr Woodbury, MN 55125

Bar S Hotdogs (coupons)

3838 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012-1906

Potbellies — Woodbury

7230 Valley Creek Plz., Woodbury, MN 55125

Grand Buffet — West St. Paul

2015 Robert St S West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Don Pablo's — Woodbury

8466 Tamarack Bay Woodbury, MN 55125

Kowalski's — Woodbury

8505 Valley Creek Rd Woodbury, MN 55125

Jordan's Meat — Woodbury

6445 Lake Road Terr., Woodbury, MN 55125

Metz Baking Company — Roseville

2745 Long Lake Rd Saint Paul, MN 55113

Sam's Club — Woodbury

9925 Hudson Road, Woodbury, MN 55125

Bon Fire — Woodbury

1424 Weir Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125

Entertainment

 

All Time Favorites—Brian
PO Box 21145
St. Paul MN 55121

Bob Burtis—From Bob And The Beach Combers

Bob Burtis
Eagan MN 55122

 

We spent this meeting with passing out the Entertainment Coupon Books and answering questions.  We only had one member show for the meeting again I do apologize that I didn't send out a reminder on the meeting, because I came down sick with a vial infection.  Ernie is not too computer savvy and he tried to help but unfortunately his e-mail didn't send like he thought he did.  Thanks Lisa

LTC Jim Swanson was our first guest speaker for us.  He talked about stress and how to identify and cope with it.

Chaplain LTC Tim Peterson one of our past guest from our May 20th event www.talkingwithheroes.com  talked more about stress and how our heavenly father will guide us and he also talked about his son's future homecoming from Iraq.

Then Carissa Akpore wrapped everything up by explain to the group about "Operation Military Kids" program.  For more information about this program please contact us via e-mail wb.military@yahoo.com

A special thank you goes to Starbuck Coffee of Woodbury for donation of coffee for our soldiers and to Applebee's of Woodbury for donation of their wonderful appetizers for our group memebers.

http://www.talkingwithheroes.com

           Talking with hero’s live broadcast with our Military Personnel was launched in December 2005.  Your host Bob Calvert. 

       His projects are not about politics. They are about giving our men and women in the military an opportunity to share their mostly untold positive experiences about helping the peoples of Iraq and Afghanistan and other areas of the world including in our own country and supporting our deployed men and women plus helping wounded troops and those who need help when they return to America.

 Special Guest Appearances with:

 Militay Personnel

Jean Duane, National 2nd Vice President Blue Star Mothers of America

Denise Jorgensen, Founder: Operation Minnesota Nice

Jan Donahue-The Military Comic

Gary Krueger Back Home in Minnesota, Civilian Contractor Served in Iraq

Assistance from:  Woodbury Air Force ROTC Program

                           4given International Ministries   

Special Assistance from:  Minnesota Patriot Guards

Date:  May 20, 2007

Time:  Arrive 5:00

          Broadcast starts at 5:30 p.m.

Location:  Woodbury Lutheran Church

7380 Afton Road

Woodbury, MN

Off of Valley Creek road

4 blocks East of Hwy 494

On the right

Across from Target and Old Country Buffet

 Seating is limited please RSVP of the number of people attending by: May  16th to wb.military@yahoo.com or 651-398-0921

Allan Jorgenson the Assitant Transition Advisor from Tricare.  He explained the benefits for out returning troops.

Jan Donahue The Military Comic - she was terrific with her comedy.  Still laughing over the Prozac and razor.  Just loved her. 

Maj. Ostendorf,  1/34^th Brigade Support Battalion .  They mobilized September 2005 and started their service in Iraq in March of 2006. Maj. Ostendorf talked about some of the large civil military operations that the Brigade Support Battalion had completed near Tallil, Iraq during their 11 months of service. She brought a 20 minute slide show demonstrating the humanitarian efforts of our military personnel in Iraq.

SGT Thul from the Minnesota National Guard.  He is now works closely with Chaplin John Morris on reintegration.  He talked about the stress the families experience during deployment and the importance of Family Readiness Groups.

CW3 Mollett from the US Army and his wife talked about helping soldiers get their personal affairs in order.   

Pastor Marlin Harris and his wife from Woodbury Lutheran Church.  Their topic was “My grace is Sufficient” based on 2 Cor.12:9.  They talked of God’s presence in their lives during their years of military service.

Author DeAnne Sherman.  She and her daughter wrote: Finding My Way:  A Teen’s Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has Experienced Trauma. 

Major Diamond from the Minnesota National Guard  and his wife talked about his deployment to Bosnia and the hardships they endured.  We were also blessed to welcome Evonne Shellito, wife of the Adjutant General of Minnesota, to our first meeting.