Activities

Coos Bay's Ongoing Ministry

"Point Man Ministries" has been established in the Coos Bay area since 1988. Our local "Outpost" is an outreach to Veterans of all conflicts as well as active duty personnel. Our target area is the entire South Coast region.

Our local OP submitted a proposed 60' Flag Pole Project to the city of Coos Bay since the waterfront does not have one that can be effectively lowered to half-mast. The project was accepted. We are in the process of raising approximately $16,000.00, but we feel the City of Coos Bay will write off close to $10,000.00 if we can raise $5-5,000.00. Update: The project fund is now up to $4,200.00.

Plans are proceeding on our "Dave DeWett Memorial Wayside". The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department gives funding to non-profit veterans organizations to develop war memorials. We have contacted them and filled out the application for funds. Five large boulders have been donated to the project by a local quarry. They may even move them into place.

Due to the current political atmosphere, Point Man has decided to begin reaching out to current active duty personnel via a letter writing campaign as well as providing "Care Packages" to those on duty overseas. We know how good it felt to be recognized while we were in the service and want to reciprocate by honoring our current soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines from the South Coast.

Both the Coos Bay and North Bend Safeway Stores, as well as the Coos Bay Wal-Mart, have joined with us in this venture. All (3) stores will be displaying an "Enduring Freedom Photo Display" of our active duty men and women from the South Coast.

How can you assist us? 1) Provide us with names/addresses of your loved ones who are serving. All personal information will be kept confidential. 2) Spread the word of our activity. 3) Volunteer to be a letter writer. 4) Donate needed supplies/stamps for the project. 5) Contribute a financial donation to our "Care Package Fund". Point Man is a 501(c)3 organization so we can provide you with a tax-exempt receipt. We are committing 100% of all donations to the project. Please send your names/donations to: PMM, P.O. 1045, Coos Bay, Or 97420 or call Terry: 396-3346 - Mike: 267-4755 or Larry – 347-5139.

Perhaps you can interest your school, office, church, business, club, etc. into accepting the challenge to team up with Point Man in this project. All of our coastal and inland towns are being affected by current events. Let’s join together as a community to reach out to those from our South Coast region who are defending our Nation’s freedom. Your gift will bring warmth and joy to a loved one serving in a foreign land or on a vessel at sea.

Point Man meets every Tuesday at 7 PM in the basement of the Foursquare Church at 5th and Donnelly. If you are a veteran or on active duty feel free to come fellowship with us.