{"id":120811,"date":"2020-06-25T16:22:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T20:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/?p=120811"},"modified":"2020-06-25T16:27:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T20:27:04","slug":"operation-heal-our-patriots-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/es\/our-ministry\/operation-heal-our-patriots-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Heal Our Patriots 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"lp-header\">\r\n   <a name=\"donate-now\"><\/a>\r\n   <div class=\"lp-header-title\">\r\n      <h1>Strengthening Military Marriages<\/h1>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"alaska\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.theark.cloud\/sp-comm-arkfiles\/legacy\/sp-genesis-assets\/website\/OHOP_season\/Alaska_Vector.png\" alt=\"2018 year indicator\" \/><\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"reverse-triangle\"> <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"section column intial\">\r\n<div class=\"lg-content\">\r\n   <h3>Operation Heal Our Patriots Offers Physical and Spiritual Refreshment, Ongoing Care to Military Couples<\/h3>\r\n   <p class=\"subhead\">2019--Our Eighth Season: 16 WEEKS, 155 COUPLES.<\/p>\r\n   <div class=\"social-bar2 post-info\">\r\n            <div onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u='+encodeURIComponent(location.href), '','width=626,height=436');\"><div class=\"social social-fb\"><\/div><span>Share<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <div><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=See%20the%20inspiring%20stories%20from%20the%202019%20Operation%20Heal%20Our%20Patriots%20season.%20https:\/\/sampur.se\/2rK335E%20via%20%40SamaritansPurse\"><div class=\"social social-tw\"><\/div><\/a><span>Tweet<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <div><a href=\"javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text\/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());\"><div class=\"social social-pin\" onclick=\"doPinIt();\"><\/div><span>Pin<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div><a title=\"Share by Email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Strengthening Military Marriages&amp;body=See the inspiring stories from the 2019 Operation Heal Our Patriots season.%20%2D%20https:\/\/sampur.se\/2rK335E\"><div class=\"social social-em\"><\/div><\/a> <span>Emaily<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <div><a title=\"RSS Feed\" href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedblitz.com\/SamaritansPurse\"><div class=\"social social-rss\"><\/div><\/a> <span>Subscribe<\/span><\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n        \r\n                <div class=\"video1\" id=\"video1\" style=\"position: relative; display: block;\">\r\n                    <div style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\">\r\n                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.sardius.media\/82aD088d0aAbEF4\/dotorg\/asset\/Nqb2h4aDE69-az2dzFW4ggz_xYAAm0Np\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%;border:0;\"><\/iframe>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <noscript>\r\n                        <div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video<\/div>\r\n                <\/noscript>\r\n        <br>\r\n   \t<p>From May 26-Sept. 13, 2019, each week for 16 weeks, a new group of U.S. military couples arrived in Alaska for a time of Christ-centered marriage enrichment through Operation Heal Our Patriots.<\/p>\r\n\t<p>Military couples were flown to our wilderness lodge where veteran military chaplains taught marriage classes focused on Biblical solutions, led daily devotions from God's Word, and provided private spiritual counsel. Our patriot couples also had opportunities for physical refreshment as they participated together in activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"lp-headline-donation-item\"><a name=\"donateBottom\" id=\"articleDonateBookmark\"><\/a> <div class=\"donationItem donationitem-group \">     <div class=\"diSlimWrap\">         <div class=\"diSlimTitleWrap\">             <div class=\"diSlimTitle\">DONATE NOW<\/div>             <div class=\"diSlimPC\">Operation Heal Our Patriots - 013960<\/div>         <\/div>         <div class=\"diSlimAmt\">             <div class=\"diDollar\">$<\/div><div class=\"diInput\"><input type=\"text\" onblur='if(this.value==\"\") this.value=\"0.00\";' onfocus='if(this.value==\"0.00\") this.value=\"\";' value=\"0.00\" name=\"item\" class=\"donationitem\" data-item-description=\"Operation Heal Our Patriots\" data-allow-response=\"true\" data-response-limit=\"\" data-entity-attributes=\"\" data-max-qty=\"0\" data-authorize-only=\"false\" data-is-order=\"false\" data-item-value=\"0\" data-sku=\"013960\" size=\"10\"><\/div>         <\/div>         <div data-sku=\"013960\" data-item-description=\"Operation Heal Our Patriots\" class=\"diSlimBtn directCheckout green-button\"><span>Give<\/span><\/div>     <\/div>       <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\t<\/div> <!-- close donationItem div --><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<p>\"The couples who come to Samaritan Lodge Alaska experience six days of focused attention on the person they chose to spend the rest of their life with. And they also get to hear from God in ways they may not have heard from Him before,\" said Tom Webber, director of Operation Heal Our Patriots. \"We know that God has a plan for each of these couples, and Alaska is just the first of many ways we want to walk alongside these veterans and families in their walk with Him.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<p>Samaritan\u2019s Purse started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/what-we-do\/about-operation-heal-our-patriots\/\">Operation Heal Our Patriots<\/a> in 2012 to strengthen the marriages of military personnel wounded in combat or combat-related activities after 9\/11. More than 1,000 U.S. military couples have been welcomed into the project so far. We praise God that more than 400 individuals have made commitments to Jesus Christ, over 500 have been baptized, and about half of all couples have publicly rededicated their marriages to the Lord during their stay at Samaritan Lodge. And we are thankful that there is more good news to report week-by-week each summer.<\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t<a name=\"updates\"><\/a> \r\n\r\n   \t<p>Enjoy a slide show from our 2019 summer season!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-106681\" style=\"max-width: 764px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 ml-slider-pro-2-55-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-106681 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-_theme_1530278630\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"OHOP 2019\" data-height=\"509\" data-width=\"764\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_106681\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_106681\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106719 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 15:44:52\" data-filename=\"1950US-B1-058-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-B1-058-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"This is just one of many spectacular views couples see as they travel through Lake Clark Pass between Anchorage and Samaritan Lodge Alaska.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106719 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-B1-058-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">This is just one of many spectacular views couples see as they travel through Lake Clark Pass between Anchorage and Samaritan Lodge Alaska.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106704 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 15:44:50\" data-filename=\"1950US-B1-091-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-B1-091-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"The view from our CASA aircraft as it flies through Lake Clark Pass provides couples with once-in-a-lifetime breathtaking views of God&#039;s creation in Alaska.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106704 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-B1-091-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The view from our CASA aircraft as it flies through Lake Clark Pass provides couples with once-in-a-lifetime breathtaking views of God's creation in Alaska.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-107930 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-07-22 11:14:28\" data-filename=\"1950US-i1-169-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/07\/1950US-i1-169-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Franklin and Jane Graham greet Army Staff Sgt. Jarrod Stover and his wife Kristi as they arrive at Samaritan Lodge Alaska for a week of Biblically based marriage enrichment.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-107930 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-i1-169-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Franklin and Jane Graham greet Army Staff Sgt. Jarrod Stover and his wife Kristi as they arrive at Samaritan Lodge Alaska for a week of Biblically based marriage enrichment.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-112189 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-11-05 10:18:22\" data-filename=\"1950US-D2-245-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/11\/1950US-D2-245-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"JP Lane, a medically retired Army veteran, greets a Port Alsworth community member after arriving at Samaritan Lodge Alaska.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-112189 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-D2-245-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">JP Lane, a medically retired Army veteran, greets a Port Alsworth community member after arriving at Samaritan Lodge Alaska. <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106703 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 15:44:50\" data-filename=\"1950US-B2-305-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-B2-305-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Samaritan Lodge staff and nearby residents greet couples as well as they arrive for their week of Biblically based marriage enrichment.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106703 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-B2-305-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Samaritan Lodge staff and nearby residents greet couples as well as they arrive for their week of Biblically based marriage enrichment.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106731 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 16:32:12\" data-filename=\"1950US-A10-037-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-A10-037-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Nina (right) and Derek Coble (second from right) appreciated the marriage classes during their time in Alaska with Operation Heal Our Patriots.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106731 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-A10-037-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Nina (right) and Derek Coble (second from right) appreciated the marriage classes during their time in Alaska with Operation Heal Our Patriots.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-112181 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-11-04 15:41:26\" data-filename=\"1950US-D17-003-slide1.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/11\/1950US-D17-003-slide1.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"During marriage classes at Samaritan Lodge, couples have opportunities to connect with each other on a deeper emotional level.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-112181 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-D17-003-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">During marriage classes at Samaritan Lodge, couples have opportunities to connect with each other on a deeper emotional level.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106718 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 15:44:52\" data-filename=\"1950US-A5-011-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-A5-011-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Couples begin their hike to beautiful Tanalian Falls during Week 1 of the Operation Heal Our Patriots summer season at Samaritan Lodge.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106718 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-A5-011-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Couples begin their hike to beautiful Tanalian Falls during Week 1 of the Operation Heal Our Patriots summer season at Samaritan Lodge.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106721 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 16:19:35\" data-filename=\"1950US-B10-613-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-B10-613-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Waterfall hikes give couples a chance to experience the pristine wilderness of Lake Clark National Park and time together to reconnect with each other and with God through His creation.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106721 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-B10-613-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Waterfall hikes give couples a chance to experience the pristine wilderness of Lake Clark National Park and time together to reconnect with each other and with God through His creation.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106732 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 16:32:41\" data-filename=\"1950US-A6-681-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-A6-681-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106732 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-A6-681-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Jenna and Caleb Jones (left) and Beth and Ronnie Busbin (right) enjoy fishing in Kijik River.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106709 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 15:44:51\" data-filename=\"1950US-B10-137-slider.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-B10-137-slider.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Steve and Candice Ahearn, both Army veterans, enjoy an afternoon fishing aboard the Jay Hammond. Steve served for nearly 17 years, including deployments to Afghanistan, before being medically retired in 2010.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106709 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-B10-137-slider\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Steve and Candice Ahearn, both Army veterans, enjoy an afternoon fishing aboard the Jay Hammond. Steve served for nearly 17 years, including deployments to Afghanistan, before being medically retired in 2010. <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106730 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 16:31:46\" data-filename=\"1950US-A14-marriage-013-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-A14-marriage-013-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Five military couples gathered on the shores of Lake Clark to rededicate their marriages to Jesus Christ together with Chaplains Emory Lussi (center, left) and Jim Fisher.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106730 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-A14-marriage-013-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Five military couples gathered on the shores of Lake Clark to rededicate their marriages to Jesus Christ together with Chaplains Emory Lussi (center, left) and Jim Fisher. <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-106729 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-06-06 16:31:38\" data-filename=\"1950US-A15-baptism-164.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-A15-baptism-164.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Derek Coble took the opportunity to be baptized in the frigid waters of Lake Clark.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-106729 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-A15-baptism-164\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Derek Coble took the opportunity to be baptized in the frigid waters of Lake Clark. <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-112175 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-11-04 15:24:27\" data-filename=\"1950US-F22-056-homescreen-690x460.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/07\/1950US-F22-056-homescreen-690x460.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Army Specialist Matt Brady was one of three individuals baptized during week six at Samaritan Lodge Alaska.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-112175 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-F22-056-homescreen\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Army Specialist Matt Brady was baptized at the conclusion of a week of marriage enrichment training at Samaritan Lodge Alaska.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-112176 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-11-04 15:24:53\" data-filename=\"1950US-F21-061.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/07\/1950US-F21-061.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Marine Corporal Derrick Sharpe and his wife Cara rededicated their marriage in Alaska.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-112176 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-F21-061\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Marine Corporal Derrick Sharpe and his wife Cara rededicated their marriage in Alaska.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-112197 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-11-05 11:13:07\" data-filename=\"1950US-E-181-slide.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/11\/1950US-E-181-slide.jpg\" height=\"509\" width=\"764\" alt=\"Samaritan Lodge staff and volunteers pray over couples as they prepare to depart Alaska.\" class=\"slider-106681 slide-112197 msDefaultImage\" title=\"1950US-E-181-slide\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Samaritan Lodge staff and volunteers pray over couples as they prepare to depart Alaska.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<hr \/>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<p>We invite you to see more photos and read some of this year's stories of combat-wounded service members and their spouses who have experienced God's healing love.<\/p>\r\n\t\r\n   \t<p><strong>2019 STORIES: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/army-veteran-and-his-wife-now-follow-christ-on-same-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Army Veteran and His Wife Now Follow Christ on Same Path<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/we-remember-9-11-and-how-god-is-healing-our-heroes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We Remember 9\/11 and How God Is Healing Our Heroes<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/photo.samaritanspurse.org\/forward-march\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forward March<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/hope-for-wounded-lives-and-marriages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hope for Wounded Lives and Marriages<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/wounded-veterans-and-spouses-find-gods-healing-through-operation-heal-our-patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wounded Veterans and Spouses Find God\u2019s Healing through Operation Heal Our Patriots<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/military-couples-strengthened-by-god-in-faith-and-marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Military Couples Strengthened by God in Faith and Marriage<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/wounded-veterans-and-spouses-find-gods-healing-through-operation-heal-our-patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wounded Veterans and Spouses Find God\u2019s Healing through Operation Heal Our Patriots<\/a><strong> \u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/celebrating-the-fourth-of-july-at-samaritan-lodge-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tammie Jo Shults Encourages Military Couples over July 4 Week in Alaska<\/a><strong> \u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/military-couples-strengthened-by-god-in-faith-and-marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military Couples Strengthened by God in Faith and Marriage<\/a><strong> \u2022 <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/hurting-military-marriages-find-healing-in-gods-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hurting Military Marriages Find Healing in God's Love<\/a><\/strong><strong> \u2022 <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/military-couples-mark-new-beginnings-in-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military Couples Mark New Beginnings in Alaska<\/a><\/strong> <strong>\u2022<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/a-new-battle-from-fighting-wars-to-fighting-for-their-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A New Battle: From Fighting Wars to Fighting for their Families <\/a><\/strong> <strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/the-2019-operation-heal-our-patriots-summer-season-starts-memorial-day-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 2019 Operation Heal Our Patriots Summer Season Started Memorial Day Weekend<\/a><\/strong> <strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/franklin-and-edward-graham-lead-high-country-warrior-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Franklin and Edward Graham Lead High Country Warrior Ride <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;It is an honor to be a part of seeing God transform the lives and marriages of our American heroes. These military couples have sacrificed so much for our freedom, and many of them are finding true freedom and their marriages are being strengthened and renewed through the Lord Jesus Christ.&#8221;<br> &mdash;Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n    <p>Our ministry to these couples does not end in Alaska as we follow up with them over the long term through our aftercare program. Our staff connects couples with local churches, engages families through regular personal contact (phone calls, emails, social media, visits), and meets with them at regional get-togethers. In addition, Operation Heal Our Patriots reunions and regional training events benefit couples by providing more Christian teaching and tools to fortify their marriage. Many of the participants have also developed deep relationships with one another and support each other directly in a variety of ways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p> Additionally, our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/team-patriot-helps-fellow-veterans-in-texas\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Team Patriot<\/a> program gives our military couples the opportunity to deploy with each other to areas impacted by natural disasters. In partnership with Samaritan's Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, Team Patriot has provided many of these couples with opportunities to help families rebuild their homes in Texas and clean up trees and debris from homes damaged by tornadoes.<\/p>\r\n\t\r\n   \t<!--<p><strong>The 2019 summer season started May 26 and runs for 16 weeks. <\/strong><\/p>-->\r\n\t\r\n\t<p><i>\u201cThese things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.\u201d<\/i> John 16:33<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"inset\">\r\n    <!-- <div id=\"image-button\" style=\"margin-bottom: 60px;\"><a href=\"#social-update\">\r\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.theark.cloud\/sp-comm-arkfiles\/legacy\/sp-genesis-assets\/website\/OHOP_season\/2018-1846US-A5-378-Update_btn.jpg\" alt=\"Operation Heal Our Patriots - Strengthening Military Marriages\" \/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div> -->\r\n    <p>WATCH VIDEOS OF<br \/>OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"video\">\r\n               <!--[video id=\"Nqb2h4aDE69-az2dzFW4ggz_xYAAm0Np\" player=\"bb4efe58f0244a41b57d5bb884f590e5\"]\r\n\t\t<br\/>-->\r\n       \t        \r\n                <div class=\"video2\" id=\"video2\" style=\"position: relative; display: block;\">\r\n                    <div style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\">\r\n                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.sardius.media\/82aD088d0aAbEF4\/dotorg\/asset\/djZjNyMzE6OA1QBEi-i1h2abQ9yh_tuY\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%;border:0;\"><\/iframe>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <noscript>\r\n                        <div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video<\/div>\r\n                <\/noscript>\r\n\t\t<br\/>\r\n\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"video3\" id=\"video3\" style=\"position: relative; display: block;\">\r\n                    <div style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\">\r\n                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.sardius.media\/82aD088d0aAbEF4\/dotorg\/asset\/Q3c3FnZjE6aAJB9gbGR56cbbYcBoziDW\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%;border:0;\"><\/iframe>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <noscript>\r\n                        <div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video<\/div>\r\n                <\/noscript>\r\n\t\t<br\/>\r\n\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"video4\" id=\"video4\" style=\"position: relative; display: block;\">\r\n                    <div style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\">\r\n                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.sardius.media\/82aD088d0aAbEF4\/dotorg\/asset\/N5c2ZpZjE6c6EzbK6hqy2S-POed_hpQO\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%;border:0;\"><\/iframe>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <noscript>\r\n                        <div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video<\/div>\r\n                <\/noscript>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n    <div id=\"article-list\">\r\n       <p>LEARN MORE ABOUT PAST SEASONS<\/p>\r\n       <ul class=\"past-seasons\">\r\n          \t<li><a href=\"\/our-ministry\/operation-heal-our-patriots-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Operation Heal Our Patriots Season<\/a><\/li>\r\n          \t<li><a href=\"\/our-ministry\/operation-heal-our-patriots-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Operation Heal Our Patriots Season<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t   \t<li><a href=\"\/our-ministry\/operation-heal-our-patriots-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Operation Heal Our Patriots Season<\/a><\/li>\r\n       <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"section2 column intial\">\r\n   <!--<a name=\"social-update\"><\/a>\r\n   <p><a name=\"codeword\"><\/a>STAY UPDATED ON THE 2018 SEASON OF<br \/>OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS<\/p>-->\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!--https:\/\/spweb-uploads.s3.theark.cloud\/2019\/06\/1950US-B10-160-1200X621.jpg-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Strengthening Military Marriages Operation Heal Our Patriots Offers Physical and Spiritual Refreshment, Ongoing Care to Military Couples 2019--Our Eighth Season: 16 WEEKS, 155 COUPLES. 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