Chaplain's Corner

Chappy has asked me to submit a spiritual article from time to time for your reading pleasure.  I generally almost write a sermon when I get started.  Most of you know that I am not a licensed minister....yet....but perhaps I will be before God takes me home.  I do a lot of layman ministering in our little country church, and where ever we go.  Doris is a big help to me with her staunch stand for Jesus Christ and what HE has done for us.  HE paid the ultimate price,  HIS life.....for you and I.   When HE died on the cross at Calvary.....HE gave it "all".

 

   Yes, HE gave it all so that we could have eternal life.   Most of us really don't comprehend the suffering,....the anguish.....the pain HE went through on that day.  HE was spat on, punched, kicked, and whipped severely.  (I need to explain the method used on HIM when they slashed HIM with the whip).  This was not the common bullwhip as we know about.  It was attached to a wooden handle, and had several strands of leather extending from it.  At the end of the leather strips were pieces of metal and sometimes broken glass tied within.   So when they struck Jesus on HIS body.....these pieces of jagged metal and broken glass would dig deep into the flesh and would rip open the flesh inflicting severe pain and bleeding.

 

   Yes,  HE sufferred and died for us......HE paid the ultimate price for you and I.  They not only stripped most of HIS clothing from him, but applied a crown of thorns to HIS head.   That wasn't good enough...so they pressed the crown of thorns deeper into HIS head....again causing extreme pain and bleeding.  These thorns were not just small, short stickers, they were long prongs of thorns and vines.  They wanted to cause injury and pain to our Lord.

 

   HE was mocked before and after the crucifixion.  Even while HE was on the cross they told HIM...."If you are truly the Son of God....come down off the cross".  They tried to give HIM vinegar to drink (which HE refused)....and while HE was on the cross, HE still demonstrated HIS forgiving nature.  HE asked for forgiveness to those that put HIM on the cross and said, "For they know not what they are doing".   He also told one of the others crucified along with HIM that he would join HIM in Paradise (Heaven).

 

   Our God is a loving God.   HE loves us unconditionally.  Jesus is the answer to Salvation.   The time is short, we observe what is written in the Holy Bible...nearly on a daily basis.  Wars are going on, blood is being spilled,....

we know not the day nor the hour when Jesus will come to claim HIS own.  Is your name writtend down in the Lamb's Book of Life in Heaven?

 

Tom Lewis

 

  

From Our Chaplain: In Memory of Flynn Boyden

The group was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Flynn Boyden.   Our little group is getting smaller as life goes on.  I remember Flynn when we were at CSAFB .....some of the memories are of him and "Jonesy" riding their motorcycles as major transportation for a time.  Later on, if my memory serves me correctly I think Flynn bought him a car....a "Duster" a close resemblance to the one Chappy drove.

 

   Flynn worked in another section in our squadron so I was never in direct contact with him, but would see him occasionally walking from the motor pool entrance gate to his duty section, or either entering the Transportation barracks when I had CQ duty.

 

   I know that all "Wingers" join me in extending our sympathies to Darlene and all of the family at this time in the loss of their loved one.  We pray for peace and comfort to follow and time to heal all wounds.  Also, to simply say...even though Flynn has gone on and resting in the heavenly arms of our Saviour....we want Darlene to know that she is still a part of this little group.

--Tom Lewis

Reunion Update

Greetings All:

Here it is August already and nearly time for our 6^th Annual CSAFB Reunion, if you haven’t made your reservations yet better (GET R DONE), when you call the Best Western, see number below, press 0 and mention Clinton Sherman reunion and clerk will take care of you, if you press 2 for reservations you’ll be transferred to main office operator.

Don’t forget bring something for the AUCTION, anything unusual, handmade, homemade or just stuff, this has become a big hit and a great part of the reunion.

Anyone needing assistance with transportation or lodging feel free to contact myself or Mr. Bill Moore V/P and we will assist you anyway we can. 

Dennis and Mary Ann have a great weekend planned for us so come early if you can and see the sites.

A buss is set up to take us to the Arch in St. Louis on Saturday so we can all stay together and not worry about traffic.

Any questions contact me     270-668-2021

                                 Dennis   314-805-2309

                          Bill Moore     870-377-0667

Please see Itinerary below.

Sincerely

Richard Chapman,  

President

 2014   6th Annual Clinton-Sherman Wings Reunion

When:  September 12 through September 14, 2014-05-21
Where:  Festus, Missouri
Host:  Dennis and Mary Ann Kenworthy
1-314-805-2309
Lodging:  Best Western Hotel
1200 W/ Gannon Drive
Festus, Missouri
1-636-937-0700
Rates:  $69.99 plus tax – 2 standard beds; $79.99 plus tax – 1 King
(note: mention you are with CS group to receive above rates)
Check-In after 2:00 p.m.

ITINERARY

Thursday

9:00 (approximately) - Grant’s Farm Tour – come Thursday to take tour on Friday morning (entry fee)

Friday

6:00 p.m. – Welcome, Meet and Greet at Hotel

Saturday

A.M. – Complimentary Breakfast Bar at Hotel

9:30 to noon – Soldier Memorial – meet in hotel lobby at 9:30 sharp for bus to Memorial; (free)

12:30 – Lunch – on your own

1:30 – Trip to St. Louis Arch (entry fee)

5:00 – Return to hotel for clean-up

6:00 – Dinner at Poppy’s Italian Restaurant (approx. 1 mile from hotel)
cost of meal to be absorbed by the Association
Business Meeting and Auction following dinner (remember to bring items to be auctioned)

Sunday

A.M. -   Meet in hotel for breakfast, devotions, and good-byes!

With Sympathy

Greetings All:

Unfortunately I am sending this Obituary for our fellow Airman and friend, Flynn Boyden. We knew him, laughed with him and at him, wish he could have made one of our reunions.

Chappie

FLYNN MILTON BOYDEN (1947 - 2014)

Obituary

Flynn Milton Boyden, 67, of Mansfield, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in the Corning Hospital, Corning, N.Y. 
Born on May 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Charles H. and Mary Bette (Lawrence) Boyden. Flynn was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Ann Boyden.

Prior to his retirement, Flynn was employed as a heavy equipment operator with House Wood Products Company. He was a United States Air Force veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Flynn was a member of the Mansfield V.F.W. and enjoyed carpentry, mowing the lawn in the trailer park and was a handyman.

Flynn is survived by his mother, Bette Boyden; his fiancé, Darlene Dickinson of Mansfield; two daughters, Shelley and Mary; two step-daughters, Kim (Fred) Bolt of Mansfield, Teresa (Eric) Cowan of Covington; one step-son, Thomas (Liz) Tracy of Lawrenceville; three brothers, James (Donna) Boyden of Mainesburg, John Boyden of New Mexico, Bill Boyden of Mainesburg; one sister, Donna (John) Elsbree of Troy; his fiance's children, John (Diane) Ritchie of Covington, Joshua (Jen) Ritchie of Blossburg, Mary (Ernest) Maines of Covington, John Dickinson of Mansfield, Melissa Dickinson of Covington; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. In addition to his wife, Patricia, Flynn was also predeceased by his father, Charles Boyden.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, July 5, from 9 to 10 a.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at at 10 a.m., at the funeral chapel with Pastor Dave Dressler officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Holliday. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com