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title: 609 – Military Ministry
description: This week on WELSTech we wrap up our summer focus on WELS Congregational Services with a look at the important work done by the Military Services Committee. We also have feedback, advice, and picks on a variety of topics including online giving, counting files in Google Drive, setting up a new computer, and a collaborative […]
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# [609 – Military Ministry](https://welstech.wels.org/2019/08/27/609-military-ministry)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Aug 27, 2019 2:15:26 PM

This week on WELSTech we wrap up our summer focus on WELS Congregational Services with a look at the important work done by the Military Services Committee. We also have feedback, advice, and picks on a variety of topics including online giving, counting files in Google Drive, setting up a new computer, and a collaborative programming platform.

[https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_609.mp3](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_609.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_609.mp3) (Duration: 44:22 — 40.8MB)

### The discussion:

Serving those who serve our country – Pastor Paul Ziemer joins Martin and Sallie to share details on his role as WELS Civilian Chaplain to the military and the work of the WELS Military Services.

- [Refer a Serviceman](https://wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/special-ministries/online-referral/)
- Military Devotions 
    - Get the podcast in the [WELS app](https://wels.app/) or subscribe in [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/pt-military/id362302339?mt=2)
    - [Subscribe](https://wels.net/subscribe/) to receive the devotions via e-mail
- [Chaplain Certification](https://mlc-wels.edu/continuing-education/wels-chaplain-certificate/) at Martin Luther College
- [wels.net/military](https://wels.net/military)
- [military@wels.net](mailto:military@wels.net)

### Picks of the week:

- [9 Things to Do Before Using a New Computer](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/getting-a-new-computer-part-2-things-you-must-do-before-starting-to-use-it/)
- [Glitch](https://www.glitch.com)

### Community feedback:

- [Count files in Google Drive](https://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-count-the-number-of-items-files-in-a-Google-Drive-folder-Android-Windows-Mac-Linux-02130) – Method 3
- [WELSTech Google Group](https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/forum/#!forum/welstech) discussion on [options for online giving](https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!topic/welstech/ODX1W6wOJtE)
- [WELS Google Schools](https://groups.io/g/WELSGoogleSchools) on Group.io 
    - Check out the recent video conferencing for students
    - [Swivl](https://www.swivl.com/store/)

### Featured video:

Get an insider’s look at Glitch in this [Welcome to Glitch!](https://youtu.be/DmnMTsH4fyY) video.

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