Chaplain Jason

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 ❤️
(A Fire Wife’s Prayer)

I don’t hear the tones.

I don’t hear the boots hit the floor
or the locker slam shut.

I don’t see the smoke.
I don’t smell the fire.

What I hear
is the quiet of this house at night
when your side of the bed is cold
and your pillow stays untouched.

And still — I pray.

Lord, wherever he is tonight…
in a bunk room lit by flickering lights,
in a truck racing toward chaos,
standing in heat I can’t imagine —

please cover him.

When he puts on his bunker pants,
let them be more than fabric.
Let them be protection.

When he settles that helmet on his head,
steady his thoughts.

When the air turns thick
and the world narrows to smoke and sound,
be his oxygen.

I don’t get to hold his hand
when the call comes.

So I place him in Yours.

Guard his lungs.
Guard his mind.
Guard the tender places he hides
behind strength and humor.

And when the shift is long
and the night is heavier than usual —

remind him he has a home waiting.
A wife praying.
A life beyond the flames.

Bring him back through our front door
tired… maybe quiet…
but safe.

And if You can, Lord —

bring him back whole.

In Jesus’ Name,
Amen

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

☕️👮 Coffee with a Cop☕️👮
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Join us this Thursday for a relaxed and friendly morning with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office! This is a great opportunity to meet your local deputies, ask questions, share concerns, or just enjoy a cup of coffee together.
📡🎟️NEW: Those that join us will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes!!
📅Thursday, June 4th, 2026 ⏰9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍Biscuitville – 445 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir
Whether you want to learn more about what we do or just stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there!
💬Conversations. Community. Connection.
👉Happens the first Thursday of every month—mark your calendar!

06/01/2026

Chief Crowe was my first fire officer. We have fought fire, run some big wrecks, served Sunday duties, worked Ham Days, and attended deaths of members. He was the training officer that encouraged me to get most of my certifications. He even rode my tail to hold me accountable. I thank God for him and his service!

On May 31, 2026, the Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue announced the retirement of Fire Chief Rusty Crowe after 27 years of service. Throughout his career, Chief Crowe has faithfully served the citizens of Sawmills from 1999 to 2026 with compassion, leadership, and integrity while leaving a lasting impact on the organization and those he has served with. We are grateful for his years of hard work and dedication to the fire service and wish him well on his future endeavors.

06/01/2026