Join us Sunday, July 11, at 9:00am or 11:00am to hear special guest speaker, Dr. Billy Baugham.

Dr. Baugham served as a Chaplain in the US Army and is retired from the US Military. He is currently serving as the President of AGC (Associated Gospel Churches), an organization that provides support to the chaplains serving our US Armed Forces. Dr. Baugham is bringing with him, Emer Zapanta. 

Emer Zapanta is no stranger to sacrifice and service. Before his discharge from the U.S. Army in July 2009, he served two tours of duty in Iraq; First in Ramadi, Iraq 2004-2005 then East Baghdad, Iraq 2006-2007. It was during his second deployment that he was wounded by incoming mortar rounds and rockets. Zapanta was thrown into a glass window and nearly bled to death from a brachial artery laceration. He suffered permanent nerve damage and lost the use of his left hand, and he narrowly escaped being blinded by lacerations just a few centimeters from his eye. The blow also caused a concussion, or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Emer Zapanta received a Purple Heart medal and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. "I had planned to stay in the Army for 24 years," he says, "but God had other plans."   While he recovered from his injuries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Mr. Zapanta learned of the Wounded Warrior Program that would support him with his struggles physically and mentally. Emer Zapanta is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Ministry degree, and plans on becoming a minister.

We are privileged to have Dr. Baugham and Emer Zapanta with us, you won't want to miss it. Bring your family and invite a friend.