Sons Of Thunder Signal Corps Ministry
"Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood." Acts 20:28 NKJV
Nathan H. A Dear Friend, Gone Too Soon 12/20/81 - 8/1/21 This is the second memorial in 2 months I've attended due to drug overdose. I was asked to speak (as Pastor) at Nathan's memorial. In my anger and grief, I prayerfully asked to be guided in what message I should convey. This is the … Continue reading On the passing of Nathan H.
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that … Continue reading no greater love
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." (Isaiah 6:8 NKJV) While becoming ordained and trained/continuing training in Chaplaincy and pastoral care is the primary goal and function, there are the other parts of being a servant … Continue reading The Prepared Chaplain: where the rubber meets the road
DHS's CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has issued two documents, Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide and a companion Fact Sheet. It's been on my mind and heart to talk about the controversial (to some) subject of chaplains being armed. This is not to be confused with military chaplains who aren't armed, … Continue reading Community Security and the Chaplain
Tragedy comes in unexpected ways, and leaves traces that may never be uncovered or understood. We can only be prepared to the extent we are able to anticipate the details of a hypothetical event, yet inevitably there are scenarios we can't anticipate. Working backwards, examining an event thoroughly in hindsight will be one of our … Continue reading Case Study: Fires in Southern Oregon
This is where the work starts Owing to the need for a central point for a power supply, antenna feed lines, grounding cables, and centralized operation, most amateur radio operators create a single space where all the base communications are installed together. In radio code this is called your QTH, your station's location. It's also … Continue reading The Ham Shack: Church and Community Communications Command and Control Center.
2 meter band radio (referring to the electro-magnetic wavelength) for amateur radio operators are the frequencies between 144.000 mhz and 148.000 mhz. The modulation most commonly used today is FM. and packet (data). There are amateur radios that are capable of SSB which is permitted but not as widely used. The band (part of the … Continue reading 2 Meter Radio: a primary tool
People who use scanners get a bad rap, stereotypes ranging from wanna-be super heroes to vigilantes. Like any tool, how it is used is its defining characteristic. A scanner is a radio receiver that is designed to store programmed frequencies and scroll through them sequentially and constantly. When there is an active transmission on a … Continue reading Radio Frequency Scanners and their use
Some people think CB radio has gone the way of 8-track tapes. Nothing could be further from the truth! The Citizen's Band Radio Service is as viable today as it was in its heyday during the '70's and 80's. In technical terms, the 11 meter band (how radio operators may refer to it as the … Continue reading The Venerable and Infamous CB Radio
Welcome to Sons Of Thunder Signal Corps Ministry where The Chaplain as a qualified pastoral first responder to the community is the calling, the work, and the will of our Lord, to the praise of His glory. This site is a product of a calling to serve the People, the Body of Christ, with fellowship … Continue reading Halito!
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