Photo By Sgt. Brittany Johnson | Maj. Antoine D. Barlow, Chaplain, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, offers Communion...... read more read more
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Soldiers with the 155 ABCT are participating in a Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training exercise. This exercise expands over a three week time period of which the Soldiers are in the field.
“In order to get the mission done Soldiers have to stay motivated,” said Maj. Antoine D. Barlow, Chaplain for the 155 ABCT. “For those that are use to attending church services, it’s a way to connect with God as if they were back home.”
“I feel like having the chapel services is important for the soldiers,” said Sgt. Carolyn R. Walters, administrative specialist with the 155th ABCT “because not only does it help with the morale, but it also provides us a opportunity to attend services even when we’re away from home.”
The Chaplain offers Wednesday night bible study as well as Sunday morning worship.
“I think it helps motivate the soldiers, because sometimes morale does get down regardless of what circumstances you’re in” said Walters, “whether you're tired from a long shift, you’ve been doing bad on the ranges or anything like that, chapel service really helps bring their spirits back up.”
Aside from the services he offers, he also is a part of an Unit Ministry Team.
“The UMT goes out all day every day just spending time with Soldiers,” said Barlow. “A few days ago we took popsicles around, and some of the Soldiers we gave them to have never been to a chapel service,” said Barlow, “but regardless of their beliefs they received a popsicle from the Chaplain. We don’t just minister to those of the same faith we minister to every Soldier.”
Maj. Antoine D. Barlow, Chaplain, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, offers Communion at Sunday field services on June 12, 2016. Chaplain Barlow offers a Wednesday night bible study and Sunday morning worship during the Multi-echelon, Integrated Brigade Training (MiBT) exercise. (Mississippi National Guard photo by Sgt. Brittany Johnson, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Public Affairs/Released)
Since they are out with the Soldiers, if anyone were to request a prayer or any manner of service it could be provided at that moment, said Barlow.
The Chaplain is available to any Soldier no matter their religion.
“We as chaplains do what’s known as perform or provide,” said Barlow. “We perform the service or provide an opportunity for that Soldier to have that service.”
Whether it’s passing out popsicles, saying a prayer, or just a familiar face the Chaplain will continue to support all of the Soldiers and keep them motivate as they make their way to the end of this annual training.(Mississippi National Guard story by Sgt. Brittany Johnson, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Public Affairs/Released)
| Date Taken: | 06.12.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 06.15.2016 16:16 |
| Story ID: | 200938 |
| Location: | KILLEEN, TEXAS, US |
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