Boxing Day
SSgt Tim Davis
MSgt Scott MacDaniel
GARDINER COMMUNITY CHURCH
BOXING DAY MEMORIAL MISSION
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 9:30 AM
HOLIDAY BOXES
This mission started in 2008 in memory of MSgt Scott ‘Mac’ MacDaniel, TACP (U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party), Washington National Guard, and later added another Washington native, SSgt. Tim Davis, Air Force Battle Control. Both made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Pastor Greg Austin brought the situation to the attention of the Gardiner Community Church Women to reach out to these airmen, who are hidden from regular contact, because of the small size of their units and because of the nature of the work they conduct. Thus, began the TACP outreach ministry of the Women of Faith and Men of Purpose of the Gardiner Community Church. The mission later involved the GCC family and several people from the neighborhood, as well as donations from some local businesses.
The Gardiner Community Church and the Gardiner Community has had the opportunity to assist the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Special Tactics men serving as ground support for U.S. and allied Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan. These are largely unknown members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations. These men are those we minister to on a regular basis. As God’s arms are reaching further, we are now sending not only to US TACP’s in the combat theater, but also to Canadian TACPs who are fighting with us, who are not receiving this kind of encouragement from their home country. We know not where these airmen are stationed, due to the sensitivity of their missions, but God knows. These airmen are truly on the front lines, not only physically but also fighting a war on terrorism, the new battlefield.
We fill boxes with home-baked cookies, along with goodies and hygiene items purchased from a list provided us by the military. A letter of encouragement signed by those in attendance, personal notes, and small inspirational cards, all expressing love are sent in the memory of MSgt. Scott MacDaniel and SSgt. Timothy Davis’ legacy. We begin each session with prayer. After the boxes are ready for mailing, they are taken into our sanctuary and prayed over in love and the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, before they go forth to the brave and courageous military personnel. Often, military veterans in attendance in the service are asked to gather around the packages to pray for the recipients of the “Care Packages.”
We will package and send our boxes of care to these troops as a mission of support and love from the Gardiner Community Church and from the surrounding Gardiner Community. Monetary donations are always appreciated as postage is expensive. Each box is $14.35 to send. We are preparing to send 30 boxes this year. If funds and supplies are received, we can send more. This shipment will be their Holiday boxes. The Greywolf Elementary School students are making cards for our troops to be included in the boxes. Our next Boxing Day is Saturday, December 7 at 9:30 am.
As of December 2018, we have shipped a total of 2,322 boxes to our TACP troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
If you would like to write a check, or donate, you can send it to Gardiner Community Church, 1040 Old Gardiner Rd., Sequim, WA 98382. Make your check out to Gardiner Community Church, % TACP. If you would like to help contribute and/or need assistance, please contact Diane Martin at 360.797.7515. If you would like to help us sort and prepare for Boxing Day, you can join us on Friday, December 6, at 12:30 pm in the Church Library. You are welcome to join us Saturday, December 7, at 9:30 am in the Church Library to help pack the boxes for our troops.
I sincerely thank you for your support for our troops.
Diane Martin, Mission Coordinator
Gardiner Community Church
360.797.0044 Church
SUGGESTED TACP ITEMS
POWDERED DRINKS
Coffee, tea, sugar, hot cocoa mix
Crystal Light (or other brand), "On The Go" flavor packets (these come in a box of several sleeves of flavoring that can be added to a 16-20 oz. water bottle) Small packets please.
FOOD AND SNACK ITEMS
Gum, Lifesavers, Mints (blister pack gum is best because of the intense heat)
Fruit: individual serving size cans of fruit, dried fruit
(Plastic fruit cups with the plastic seal are not recommended as they can open in transit; individual-size cans
are preferred.)
Nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix
Beef summer sausage (non-perishable; labeled USDA Beef), Beef Jerky
Single-serving bags of snacks, crackers, snack mixes
Snack crackers, crackers and cheese, crackers and peanut butter
Pop Tarts, cereal bars, "milk & cereal" bars, granola bars, power bars
Ravioli and other canned ready-to-eat meals (canned single serving is best)
Tuna lunch kits (includes foil pouch of tuna, crackers, and condiments in each single serving kit)
Canned sardines, smoked oysters
Torengos nacho-style chips and canned nacho cheese dip
Seasoning salts, flavoring salts
Any fresh baked goods
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Sunblock
Throat Lozenges
Eye Drops (to relieve dry eye, not redness)
Blistex, Chapstick, Carmex (in stick-tubes rather than tubs)
Aspirin, Motrin, Tylenol, Pain Relievers (small containers)
Saltine spray/drops for sensitive nasal passages
Q-tips
BODY WIPES & HAND SANITIZERS
Baby wipes for personal hygiene (alcohol-free)
(small packages please!)
Liquid hand sanitizers
(no pump-style dispensers)
Disposable hand sanitizing wipes
MISC.
Heavy Winter Dark Socks
Ziploc Quart Bags, Sandwich Bags or Snack Bags for Packing
Money for Purchasing Items or for Postage ($14.35 per box)
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME:
Bubble Wrap (small) for Packing
SPECIAL REQUEST BY TROOPS: PLEASE - NO
Beef Jerky DEODORANT
Salted Peanuts SHAMPOO
Powdered Energy Drinks to put in SOAP
bottled drinking water
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
(NO CHIPS – THEY SMASH)
BOXING DAY MEMORIAL MISSION
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 9:30 AM
HOLIDAY BOXES
This mission started in 2008 in memory of MSgt Scott ‘Mac’ MacDaniel, TACP (U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party), Washington National Guard, and later added another Washington native, SSgt. Tim Davis, Air Force Battle Control. Both made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Pastor Greg Austin brought the situation to the attention of the Gardiner Community Church Women to reach out to these airmen, who are hidden from regular contact, because of the small size of their units and because of the nature of the work they conduct. Thus, began the TACP outreach ministry of the Women of Faith and Men of Purpose of the Gardiner Community Church. The mission later involved the GCC family and several people from the neighborhood, as well as donations from some local businesses.
The Gardiner Community Church and the Gardiner Community has had the opportunity to assist the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Special Tactics men serving as ground support for U.S. and allied Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan. These are largely unknown members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations. These men are those we minister to on a regular basis. As God’s arms are reaching further, we are now sending not only to US TACP’s in the combat theater, but also to Canadian TACPs who are fighting with us, who are not receiving this kind of encouragement from their home country. We know not where these airmen are stationed, due to the sensitivity of their missions, but God knows. These airmen are truly on the front lines, not only physically but also fighting a war on terrorism, the new battlefield.
We fill boxes with home-baked cookies, along with goodies and hygiene items purchased from a list provided us by the military. A letter of encouragement signed by those in attendance, personal notes, and small inspirational cards, all expressing love are sent in the memory of MSgt. Scott MacDaniel and SSgt. Timothy Davis’ legacy. We begin each session with prayer. After the boxes are ready for mailing, they are taken into our sanctuary and prayed over in love and the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, before they go forth to the brave and courageous military personnel. Often, military veterans in attendance in the service are asked to gather around the packages to pray for the recipients of the “Care Packages.”
We will package and send our boxes of care to these troops as a mission of support and love from the Gardiner Community Church and from the surrounding Gardiner Community. Monetary donations are always appreciated as postage is expensive. Each box is $14.35 to send. We are preparing to send 30 boxes this year. If funds and supplies are received, we can send more. This shipment will be their Holiday boxes. The Greywolf Elementary School students are making cards for our troops to be included in the boxes. Our next Boxing Day is Saturday, December 7 at 9:30 am.
As of December 2018, we have shipped a total of 2,322 boxes to our TACP troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
If you would like to write a check, or donate, you can send it to Gardiner Community Church, 1040 Old Gardiner Rd., Sequim, WA 98382. Make your check out to Gardiner Community Church, % TACP. If you would like to help contribute and/or need assistance, please contact Diane Martin at 360.797.7515. If you would like to help us sort and prepare for Boxing Day, you can join us on Friday, December 6, at 12:30 pm in the Church Library. You are welcome to join us Saturday, December 7, at 9:30 am in the Church Library to help pack the boxes for our troops.
I sincerely thank you for your support for our troops.
Diane Martin, Mission Coordinator
Gardiner Community Church
360.797.0044 Church
SUGGESTED TACP ITEMS
POWDERED DRINKS
Coffee, tea, sugar, hot cocoa mix
Crystal Light (or other brand), "On The Go" flavor packets (these come in a box of several sleeves of flavoring that can be added to a 16-20 oz. water bottle) Small packets please.
FOOD AND SNACK ITEMS
Gum, Lifesavers, Mints (blister pack gum is best because of the intense heat)
Fruit: individual serving size cans of fruit, dried fruit
(Plastic fruit cups with the plastic seal are not recommended as they can open in transit; individual-size cans
are preferred.)
Nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix
Beef summer sausage (non-perishable; labeled USDA Beef), Beef Jerky
Single-serving bags of snacks, crackers, snack mixes
Snack crackers, crackers and cheese, crackers and peanut butter
Pop Tarts, cereal bars, "milk & cereal" bars, granola bars, power bars
Ravioli and other canned ready-to-eat meals (canned single serving is best)
Tuna lunch kits (includes foil pouch of tuna, crackers, and condiments in each single serving kit)
Canned sardines, smoked oysters
Torengos nacho-style chips and canned nacho cheese dip
Seasoning salts, flavoring salts
Any fresh baked goods
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Sunblock
Throat Lozenges
Eye Drops (to relieve dry eye, not redness)
Blistex, Chapstick, Carmex (in stick-tubes rather than tubs)
Aspirin, Motrin, Tylenol, Pain Relievers (small containers)
Saltine spray/drops for sensitive nasal passages
Q-tips
BODY WIPES & HAND SANITIZERS
Baby wipes for personal hygiene (alcohol-free)
(small packages please!)
Liquid hand sanitizers
(no pump-style dispensers)
Disposable hand sanitizing wipes
MISC.
Heavy Winter Dark Socks
Ziploc Quart Bags, Sandwich Bags or Snack Bags for Packing
Money for Purchasing Items or for Postage ($14.35 per box)
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME:
Bubble Wrap (small) for Packing
SPECIAL REQUEST BY TROOPS: PLEASE - NO
Beef Jerky DEODORANT
Salted Peanuts SHAMPOO
Powdered Energy Drinks to put in SOAP
bottled drinking water
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
(NO CHIPS – THEY SMASH)
Gardiner Community
by Pat Nebel 'Old Timer'
Don’t blink or you might miss the community of Gardiner, on highway 101, about halfway between Port Townsend and Sequim. The only indication of the community is the private campground, the Wild Birds Unlimited store, the community center and Gardiner Community Church.
Gardiner is in Jefferson County, Washington, listed in the Quilcene phone book, is in the Sequim School District and has a Sequim Zip Code.
Many homes are built along the water to enjoy a view across the mouth of Discovery Bay with Diamond Point on the west, Beckett Point on the east and Protection Island bordering the shipping lanes on the Straight of Juan de Fuca. Beyond, the San Juan Islands are silhouetted against the skyline.
The old school house was purchased by Jefferson County and became the Gardiner Community center. The building has been the center for many local activities like the Garden Club, Rhododendron Grange, North Olympic Council Square dancing, exercise programs, potluck dinners, birthday parties and Christmas programs. Friends and neighbors meet for a 4th of July picnic and get together at the boat ramp over the 3 day President’s Day weekend to help with the Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby.
We still see many small birds, bald eagles and blue herons, Canadian geese, crows, hummingbirds, robins and even a turkey buzzard or two. There are cattle and horses in the fields and until lately a small herd of buffalo. You might even see a coyote out in the middle of the day.
Some things have disappeared like the Gardiner Store and gas station and Post Office; Lobo Land and the howling of wolves at sundown; the train that went thru from Port Townsend to Port Angeles and it’s whistle in the middle of the night; people earning their living by cutting and hauling pulpwood or picking brush or digging clams and going fishing for cod fish and actually coming home with some for dinner.
Gardiner, for all it’s differences, it is still a nice place to live.
Gardiner is in Jefferson County, Washington, listed in the Quilcene phone book, is in the Sequim School District and has a Sequim Zip Code.
Many homes are built along the water to enjoy a view across the mouth of Discovery Bay with Diamond Point on the west, Beckett Point on the east and Protection Island bordering the shipping lanes on the Straight of Juan de Fuca. Beyond, the San Juan Islands are silhouetted against the skyline.
The old school house was purchased by Jefferson County and became the Gardiner Community center. The building has been the center for many local activities like the Garden Club, Rhododendron Grange, North Olympic Council Square dancing, exercise programs, potluck dinners, birthday parties and Christmas programs. Friends and neighbors meet for a 4th of July picnic and get together at the boat ramp over the 3 day President’s Day weekend to help with the Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby.
We still see many small birds, bald eagles and blue herons, Canadian geese, crows, hummingbirds, robins and even a turkey buzzard or two. There are cattle and horses in the fields and until lately a small herd of buffalo. You might even see a coyote out in the middle of the day.
Some things have disappeared like the Gardiner Store and gas station and Post Office; Lobo Land and the howling of wolves at sundown; the train that went thru from Port Townsend to Port Angeles and it’s whistle in the middle of the night; people earning their living by cutting and hauling pulpwood or picking brush or digging clams and going fishing for cod fish and actually coming home with some for dinner.
Gardiner, for all it’s differences, it is still a nice place to live.
Last Updated 02/05/2019