VFW Chaplain

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A place for VFW Chaplains to learn about their position so that they can serve their VFW Comrades with Honor & Pride.

Website: http://www.vfwofwa.org
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Members: 28
Latest Activity: May 18

VFW Chaplain Tools

Welcome my fellow Chaplains!
May God bless you and those Comrades that you serve. For, you see, being a VFW Chaplain is all about service. You should consider it an honor and privilege to have been selected to serve as a Veterans of Foreign Wars Chaplain. Below are some helpful tools to assist you in your service as a VFW Chaplain.

Pro Deo Et Patria
(For God and Country)
Dale A. Iannello
District #3 Chaplain
Washington

VFW Chaplain's Duties and Functions Manual
Note: This manual was researched, compiled and written by Rev. Thomas E. Darling
National Chaplain (2007-2008)
Chaplain Duties and Functions.pdf

Official Chaplain's Handbook Link from VFW National HQ

Click HERE!

VFW Chaplain's Report
Note: This is the Chaplain's Report for Washington State. It was created by Rev. Thomas E. Darling National Chaplain (2007-2008).
VFW Chaplain Report.doc

Generic VFW Chaplain's Report
This is a Chaplain Report in PDF format that can be filled out with a digital signature. Created by Chaplain Dale A. Iannello
vfw_chaplain_report.pdf

VFW Burial Ritual
From Edward Norris, Post #5052
VFW Burial Ritual.pdf

Sample Chapel Service for a Veteran
Written by George "Corky" Berthiaume
Sample Chapel Service.doc

Service cards for the officers at a graveside service
Graveside Service Cards.doc

Bibliography for Hospital Visitation.
Provided by Chaplain Frank Correa.
chaplain_ministry_bibliography.pdf

Sample Prayers for Comrades
Prayers.doc

Family request for a Chapel/Gravesite service
Chapel_Gravesite_Service_Request.doc

Minister's Manual
ministersmanual.pdf

Army Suicide Prevention Manual
A valuable resource to aid Chaplains in giving a suicide prevention class.
Suicide Prevention Manual.pdf

Army Religious Support Manual
fm_1-05.pdf

Joint Publication 1-05
Religious Support Operations for all services.
Joint Publication 1-05.pdf

Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Army SAPRO Policy07.pdf

Useful Links:

Dept. of Washington Chaplain's Corner
Christian Prayers
Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline
US Army Chaplain Center and School
How to deal with Grief
Guidelines for effective hospital visitation
Covenant Bible Seminary
Codex Sinaiticus: Experience the Oldest Bible

Free Net Bible Online

E-Sword Electronic Bible Study Reference Program

Discussion Forum

Messages to other members of the VFW Chaplain Group

Started by Dale Angelo Iannello Sep 6, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes

If you have a message or comment for the group, please post it here.

Scattering of Ashes (cremains) at Sea

Started by Joe a.k.a. Doggy Daddy Nov 3, 2008. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Recently I participated in providing honors at sea (Monterey Bay) with my rifle team. After the family ask me to participate in scattering of ashes upon the water.What prayer or psalm do you feel fits this occasion best?Continue

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Comment by Dale Angelo Iannello on May 18, 2012 at 3:04pm: Charlie,

In the book that I have I like it better than the one online that National has. It seems to contain more. The point of contact is: Harley O. Youngblood, State Chaplain, VFW Department of Oregon. He requests in the book to call him prior to 8pm on weekdays and weekends. His telephone number is: 541-997-7522 according to the book that I have. He should be able to let you know how to get a copy of the book.

Yours in Christ,

Comment by Charlie Anderson on May 17, 2012 at 2:44pm: Thanks for the Link Dale. Is the Oregone State Manual the same as the others? I would like to have a hard copy? How do I go about buying it?

Comment by Dale Angelo Iannello on May 17, 2012 at 2:13pm: The link to the "Official" VFW Chaplain's Handbook is now posted. Check it out above.

Comment by Dale Angelo Iannello on May 17, 2012 at 2:08pm: Charlie,

On the VFW National website is the "Official" VFW Chaplain's Handbook. It is the same in most respects as the one that I posted. Except for the purple color. The Oregon State VFW Chaplain has one for sale that a friend of mine was kind enough to purchase for me. Here is the link to the National VFW Chaplain's Handbook. https://www.vfw.org/oms/Leadership/05_ChaplainHandbook/2010Chaplain.... God Bless,

Comment by Charlie Anderson on May 17, 2012 at 10:29am: Is there an official National VFW Chaplain's Handbook? I found the one Dale Posted for the Dept of Washington and another one for the Dept. of Pennsylvania. Both seem very useful, but I am wondering if there is a codified version from National?

Comment by Dale Angelo Iannello on May 9, 2012 at 8:20pm: Check out the Bibliography for Chaplain Ministry on the links above provided by Chaplain Frank Correa.

Comment by Dennis Kerr on April 25, 2012 at 11:32am: I am a new Chaplain elect of my VFW post. I really like this page, it has a bunch of useful stuff on it.

I want to help veterans, and people who love their veterans, increase their dignity and explore their faith. I believe people from all faith backgrounds should be able to trust the VFW to help their veterans be all they can be. (as the old army slogan said)

I am still catching up on all the things VFW chaplains do, so please bear with me. I start official functions in July.

Comment by Frank Correa on September 5, 2011 at 9:36pm: Blue Letter Bible. http://www.blueletterbible.org/

This site has a wealth of information. Many translations, Greek and Hebrew links, commentaries, dictionaries, charts etc. all on line and free to use. Take a moment to browse and you will find plenty you can use. Enjoy!

Chaplain Frank

Comment by Dale Angelo Iannello on September 5, 2011 at 7:21pm: All,

Please check out http://net.bible.org. It has a complete NET bible with Greek references and Strong's Concordance along with extensive notes. If you sign up, you can take your own notes online. It's an awesome tool to get into God's word. Best of all it's FREE! I'm also going to post it under the Links.

God Bless!

Comment by Tom Kelnhofer on September 1, 2011 at 1:25am: Thank you both very much for your helpful comments.

The only solace I have for myself besides praying for these people,

is that they will have a judgement day like the rest of us and cannot

escape that.

God's Blessings,

Chaplain Tom