This month’s Theme in recognition of the traditional Veterans/Armistice Day:

Discharging the Loyal Soldier: Honor, Surrender, Resurrection

IllumanOzarks elder and Vietnam veteran Jack Nobles will share his journey/story and inviting others to consider a future loyal soldier dismissal ceremony.  He says the process took him five months before he could even name it. 

There are parallels.  Perhaps you are a coach needing to retire your whistle and jersey, a doctor hanging up his coat, an engineer needing to lay down your mechanical pencil, a teacher who needs to clear his desk.  God is especially present in these generative life transitions.  Jack will lead us in some contemplative leather work to chart our paths.

We are hosted by the Making Memories/Pool/27 acres by Amy – Airbnb. Come for the day or overnight lodging for Friday and/or Saturday night is available.  There are 5 regular bedrooms and one bunk room with 3 beds with a pull out.  27 acres are waiting if someone wants to camp.

Amy is a generous Illuman supporter.  She is providing lunch for us and is not charging us fees for the space.  Please bring a voluntary donation for lunch and for the lodging if you are staying.  Refrigerators and a kitchen are available and all are welcome to use them for special diet or additional meals

RSVP by Nov. 9, especially for lunch and lodging reservations to Paul Koch at pk24601@yahoo.com or 636-221-7065.