Subject: ALERT Update | May 24, 2022
ALERT Update | May 24, 2022
May 24th, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDTMay 24, 2022 On Friday, we have the distinct privilege of advancing the men of our 66th Unit out of Basic Training. While finishing Basic is a huge accomplishment, we do not view it as the completion of their journey, but rather the beginning. Regard ...
ALERT Update | May 17, 2022
May 17th, 2022 at 2:30 pm CDTMay 17, 2022 This past Saturday, the Battalion completed an extremely demanding, 9.5-hour event that they affectionately called the May Awstrege (pronounced “ostrich.” I know the name doesn’t make much sense, but that’s not the point). It inc ...
Deployment Update | May 16, 2022
May 16th, 2022 at 11:07 pm CDTMay 16, 2022 ALERT is deploying to the following location: Location: Poland Dates: 5/16-5/28Units Deployed: Missions Mission: Helping with humanitarian relief work among the Ukrainian refugees in Poland Prayer Requests: Pray for safe travels to, ...
ALERT Update | May 10, 2022
May 10th, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDTMay 10, 2022 Have you ever asked yourself “what did Jesus save me for?” We know the how: through the atoning life, death, resurrection, and ascension to glory of Jesus Christ. And we know the why: because He has chosen to set His love on me for t ...
ALERT Update | May 3, 2022
May 3rd, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDTMay 3, 2022 One of the beautiful things about the training here at ALERT is that some of the best life-giving habits for young men are put on automation during their time here—things like getting up early, working out, spending time in God's word, ...
ALERT Update | April 26, 2022
April 26th, 2022 at 4:52 pm CDTApril 26, 2022 At ALERT we believe that only the Gospel transforms a man. I recently had someone question that statement with an incredulous “nothing else can help people?” While we recognize that other things can offer help, true transformation ...
ALERT Update | April 19, 2022
April 19th, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDTApril 19, 2022 The sixth point of ALERT's ethos reads, service focuses a man. We believe that spending time and effort serving others helps to shift our focus off of ourselves and onto those around us. When I was growing up, my pastor would often s ...
ALERT Update | April 12, 2022
April 12th, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDTApril 12, 2022 In preparation for Easter Sunday, I was reading various articles about the events of Holy Week and found a fascinating article by Jonathan Dodson. Here are some excerpts: The “Son of God” was a title held by Caesar and Jesus alike. ...
ALERT Update | April 5, 2021
April 5th, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDTApril 5, 2022 As I have worked with the men here at ALERT through the years, I have undergone many adventures with them. Some of these were tailor made to help teach us worthwhile lessons about teamwork or facing challenges with a positive attitude. ...
Couple's Retreat Weekend in PA
April 3rd, 2022 at 4:00 pm CDTApril 3, 2022 Dear friends of Father/Son Camp East and the ALERT Academy: Plans are coming together for a couples retreat on the beautiful farm property of Jim and Barb Butler in Waynesburg, PA. Please note the following details: We have set ...