Hi Wellspring family,
I'm sending a special email for Veteran's day this year since it was Mission's Sunday this last Sunday, and we didn't do our usual standing and honoring. I decided to take this opportunity to explain how Veteran's day has come to mean more and more to me over the years.
Last year, I lost my favorite veteran, my grandpa, only a few weeks before Veteran's day. That was the first Veteran's day in a long time that I hadn't called him and thanked him for his service. Every year, i used to call and ask for "Lieutenant Commander Gilbert Aguilar, please." He was a Coast Guard man who served in Vietnam for a few tours.
As a kid, I took veterans for granted. Kids tend to take everything for granted, but I always loved hearing my grandpa's stories about serving. They weren't all just war stories either. He and my grandma told fun stories about traveling the world, being stationed in a lighthouse, even getting into bar fights! Yes, my tiny Mexican grandma apparently took her shoe off to use in a bar fight. True story.
When I grew up and started understanding how the world works, even the horrible parts like war and the threats of war, I started to be more and more grateful for my grandpa for serving. As much as I love a good war movie, I'd never want to be in war, so my appreciation has grown for those who choose to put themselves on the line so the rest of us can live in peace.
I don't get to call my grandpa to thank him anymore, but I'd love to say "thank you" to all who have chosen to serve.
Much Love,
Dustin
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FIRST CONNECTION SUNDAY LUNCH
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Join us on the first Sunday of each month as we enjoy getting to know each other over lunch at Rosa's Cantina on Precinct Line. After the 11 am service, we will head there and have tables for Wellspring folks. The menu is varied, the food is good, and the meals are reasonably priced.
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MISSIONS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
6:30 PM
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Join us for our annual “Adopt a Mission Night”.
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SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
6:00 PM
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Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, worship, and powerful testimonies!
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Celebration of Life Service for Keith Hollingsworth:
Sendera Ranch Amenities Center
556 Rancho Canyon Way
Haslet, Tx
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
2-4 pm
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