Operation Enduring Comfort

    Give your whole family an opportunity to unwind among military families from all branches of service.
    We consider it a privilege to host events for local military families and their supporters, providing a relaxing environment for adults and children.
     These events will vary, but usually include refreshments, deployment-related crafts, gym activities, and the built-in support of other local military families!
    Call the office at (716) 433-9014 or e-mail us for more information or to be placed on our contact list.
     Our next event will be scheduled soon. Please click here to see a sample flyer as an example of the kinds of events we host.

After all you have done for us and our country, please allow us the privilege of serving you.

Local Support Team: From personal help in finding local resources to assisting with activities or refreshments at unit family events, we have a team of people who would consider it a privilege to support you in any way we can while your loved one is away. Please let us know how we can help.

Nationwide Support: Operation Enduring Comfort is connected with a nationwide network of care through local LC-MS congregations called Operation Barnabas. This network allows us to help families near us, or connect families further away with resources near them. Visit www.operationbarnabas.org and click on Families for more information!

All Operation Enduring Comfort activities are supported by dedicated volunteers and funded by donations. If you would like to help support our efforts please contact us for more information.
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Are you interested in being a resource to people in your local community? It can take a little persistance to identify the resources available to military families in your area and figure out what you can offer. Here are a few places to start:

For spiritual resources available to military service members and their loved ones, including podcasts, prayer guides, and downloadable resources, check the website at www.lutheranhour.org/afn

For more information about the nationwide network of care available to you through Operation Barnabas Congregations, Chaplains and Counselors, visit www.operationbarnabas.org More information is also available at the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces website at www.lcms.org

For practical ideas about offering personal support to military families, check out the resources at www.imalreadyhome.com

For a list of national organizations supporting the military community, check the website at www.ourmilitary.mil/resources/community-support-for-our-military/

Troop Support Prayer Pins

Troop Support Prayer Pins are being made by volunteers at St. Peter and are offered free of charge. Names of individual service members are displayed on the pin under a U.S. flag formed by beaded pins and a yellow ribbon. The pins are intended as a show of support for our troops and a reminder to pray for them. They are available to anyone free of charge, and it is possible to place more than one of these pins together if more than one loved one is deployed.

Pillowcases and T-Shirt

Pillowcases or T-shirts with a picture of a deployed loved one are being offered free of charge to families of deploying and deployed soldiers. You may wish to have a Pillowcase and/or T-shirt with a picture of your deployed loved one and/or send a pillowcase with a picture of yourself to your deployed loved one.

Pictures will need to be emailed (preferred method) or mailed to the church for the project to be completed.
Cell phone pictures may be used but may not be as clear when enlarged
We may need to enlarge and/or edit a copy of the image you submit to fit the item you have selected.
All pictures received will be returned with your items.

Comfort Buddies

Soft 10" pillow-doll of your deployed loved one. Please submit photo of your loved one in a "standing at attention" pose with arms at sides. Photos must be from head to toe if possible. Hats are optional in photos. Dolls are made from white t-shirts. "COMFORT BUDDY" logo is imprinted on back.

Extended Family and Other Supporters: Though these gifts are intended for local service members and their families, we are also happy to take requests from others who want to show support for a service member. We would appreciate a donation toward project costs to help ensure that these items are available for our local deployed/deploying troops and their loved ones.

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download this form and send to:
Operation Enduring Comfort
St. Peter Lutheran Church
4169 Church Road
Lockport, NY 14094

Item Delivery Information: Our team usually completes current projects within 2 to 4 weeks. Please note that pick up/delivery arrangements will be made using the contact information you provide.

If you are able, please join us at one of our "Take A Break" Events to pick up your gifts.

We also have a network of military and civilian partners who are willing to help with gift distribution, particularly if there are several families near you who would like items. Please let us know if that is possible so that we can consolidate shipping/delivery costs.

Operation Enduring Comfort was awarded 2009 Organization of the Year by the New York Army National Guard Family Programs

Read about Operation Enduring Comfort in WNY Family Magazine's November 2010 Issue

Operation Enduring Comfort is a proud supporter of Pioneer Camp, which offers Military Kids Summer Camp and Military Family Weekends .

Please Note:

Pictures will need to be emailed (preferred method) or mailed to the church for the project to be completed.
Cell phone pictures may be used but may not be as clear when enlarged
We may need to enlarge and/or edit a copy of the image you submit to fit the item you have selected.
All pictures received will be returned with your items