FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ July 15, 2007

The Canteen Crew ^ | July 14, 2007 | Serving the BEST Troops in the World

[Brad's Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Good morning this rainy Monday! This morning someone asked me, "How do you like the lousy weather, Chaplain?" I thought a moment about the fact that my uniform was wet, my car had trouble starting, and about all those poor people stuck in the wall of traffic that inevitably occurs when 58 gets drenched. Then later I thought, how would we exist without the rain? which makes all life on our planet possible. I remembered the old prayer in my prayer book, a blessing to God for the gift of wind and rain.

There is an old story, a beautiful story, about a boy who came home famished after long hours of play with his friends. His mother served him some sandwiches which satisfied his hunger and caused him to thank his mom. She said, "Don't thank me, son I only prepared the food." So he went to the grocer to thank him for the bread. "Don't thank me, young man, I only sell the food." He walked over to the baker and thanked him. "Son, you're thanking the wrong person, I only bake the bread." Wondering whom to thank, the boy went to the farmer to thank him. "Thank you for the fine bread that I eat every day," he said. "Don't thank me, my friend, I only plant the seeds. The earth, sunshine, rain and wind make the wheat grow, not I.

By now the boy was tired and hungry so the farmer invited him to join his family for dinner. As they were seated around the table, each person took a piece of bread from the basket and said together: Praised be Thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, Who brings bread out of the earth."

So, today, let's thank God for the sunny days and the rainy ones, too--as well as for the food He gives us. Each day is truly a blessing!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[Brad's Gramma]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

Some of these links are broken. I’m using this post out of respect to Mr. Tonkin as he used this for his first post. My apologies, as I’d change the broken links if I could.



WHEN YOU NEED TO LOOK AHEAD

Eternal God, we live in a day of instant replays. Only minutes after an exciting play has taken place in a game or event, it can be seen again. But I am aware that life cannot be replayed like that. I know that a bad day can never be taken back and a good day can never be erased. Help each of us to see that we cannot live on yesterdays. May we understand that each day must be lived with fresh vitality. May we see each day as a new gift from you to use for your glory. Amen.

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks for the thread Grammie!

[Brad's Gramma]

You’re welcome!!!

Looks like you beat she who shall not be named.... :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's
Guest Military Chaplain Service





Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.

                                          


Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[Brad's Gramma]

Welcome to the Sunday Chapel thread, Kathy!

:)

[SandRat]

Hello

[Brad's Gramma]

Hello.

Happy Lord’s Day, SandRat...

[Jet Jaguar]

LOL! A very happy Sunday to the both of you.

It’s about time I head to bed. Early work in the morning.

[Brad's Gramma]

Well then! You have a great night's sleep, OK?

I'll be sure to keep Kathy in Alaska the folks under control, OK? :)

[SandRat]

A Blessed Day to You and all of FR.

[SevenofNine]

WHOA there is report off BBC wire claim that Tory Party Leader Larry Bird is sinking fast in the poll if election was held today in the UK Gordan Brown be next BRIT PM elect

Also another report off Kydto news Japan run smack chat over US appeasement of North Korea shut down nuke reactor GOOD GOIN it not going work yeah good goin Dubya adminisation you want tick off the country gave the world and Freepers Godzilla I don’t think so

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks for keeping an eye out! :0)

Good night. (HUGZ)

[Brad's Gramma]

Brush your teeth and say your prayers, OK? :)

[Brad's Gramma]

And to you too, SandRat...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening and good night, JJ...((HUGS))...have a good day at work, helping keep all of us free and safe.

[SandRat]

Lev 26:4 Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.

Deu 11:11 But the land, whither ye go to possess it, [is] a land of hills and valleys, [and] drinketh water of the rain of heaven:

Deu 11:14 That I will give [you] the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil.

Psa 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, [and] into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, [and] bless his name.

[AZamericonnie]

Leann Rimes~Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Clarinet_King (CDBear & NerdDad)
CMS
Col Mike (gpapa)
David (LUV W)
Defender2
Ev (MozartLover)
Future Snake Eater (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon
JemiansTerror (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan (AZbushgal)
Josh (doug from upland)
Karen (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W (arbee4bush)
Kevin (skimask)
Kevin and David (vigilante2)
Laurita
LCpl Carter
Lt Jason Clindenin (friend of Frou)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Milo828 (mystery-ak)
Nate (sneakers)
Old Sarge
OneLoyalAmerican
Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis (SoldierDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Son (GodBlessUSA)
Terrence (LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied
Tonkin
txradioguy
Victor and Tony D (weldgophardline)
William (jackv)

 

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for Sunday Chapel Gramma....*Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Sweet Dreams & rest well {{{JJ}}}.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, I enjoy being here. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Socratic]

Stopping by to say “Hello” and to give give praise to He who has granted me twelve years sobriety and freedom from drugs this week. Praise to The Almighty.

[The Mayor]

July 15, 2007

Giving God Our Best

READ: 1 Chronicles 22

The house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent. —1 Chronicles 22:5

We had rehearsed the song for several weeks, and it sounded good. But there was one tricky section that we just couldn’t get right. We were ready to call it good enough. Our choir director seemed to agree. He too was weary of rehearsing the same few measures over and over.

Finally he said, “We’ve worked hard on this. You’re tired. I’m tired. We’re running short on time. And 99 percent of the people won’t know whether or not we sing it right.” As we started to put away our music, he continued, “But we’re going to sing it right for the 1 percent who know the difference.” We groaned as we reopened our music to the rumpled page.

On Sunday morning when we sang it right, few people knew. But that didn’t matter. What really mattered was that we were singing from our heart for an audience of One—One who deserves excellent praise.

King David wanted an “exceedingly magnificent” house built for the Lord (1 Chronicles 22:5). So before he died, he made sure his son Solomon had everything he needed to build the temple—an abundance of gold, silver, bronze, iron, timber, stone, and skilled craftsmen (vv.14-15).

Whatever we do, our audience of One deserves our very best.

O worship the King,
All glorious above,
And gratefully sing
His power and His love. —Grant

When we worship God, only our best is good enough.

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 13-15; Acts 19:21-41

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, Sand.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[yorkie]

If I might be so presumptious - I would like to ask for my friends, here, to say a little prayer in church today.

Last week, Dr. Bruce Kennedy was killed in a plane crash in Florida. His wife lost her husband, that day. Five weeks earlier, she lost her father. The pilot that also perished was returning to Iraq the next week.

That crash left five dead, including a 24 year old mother and her six year old son, and a four year old child. Another child is hospitalized with burns over 80-90% of his little body.

They were beautiful souls. If anyone could just say a little prayer for their families, friends, neighbors and loved ones, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Yorkie

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[SandRat]

Exd 20:11 For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Psa 92:1 [[A Psalm [or] Song for the sabbath day.]] [It is a] good [thing] to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

Psa 96:2 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[SandRat]

2Cr 2:7 So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Isa 30:26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.

Isa 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;

[yorkie]

Thank you, SadRat.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Normal, day, let me be aware of the splendor that you are..
Let me learn from you, Bless you before you depart.
Let me not pass by you in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow..

One day, I shall dig my nails into the earth..
or bury my face in the pillow, or stretch myself taught, or raise my hands to the sky..
and want more than all the world, your return.

Mary Jean Iron

[MeekMom]

Evening sweetie!
Hope you’re having a peaceful weekend!
Did you get any rain yet?
We haven’t. It’s all northeast of us in Michigan. :(

(((big hugs)))

[MeekMom]

((((Sandy))))
How u b?
I b good. LOL

Good to see you tonight!
((hugs))

[MeekMom]

Ms.((((BEEEEE))))
How U B?
Are you on the mend?
I sure hope so.

(((hugs)))

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I’m sure trying!
LOL
*HUG*
Ms.B

[SandRat]

I be Tired and Bored or is is that I be bored that’s making me tired.

LOL

((HUGS))

[Brad's Gramma]

Thanks, I enjoy being here. d:o)

And you're a joy to have around.

Have you ever formally been welcomed to FR? If not, WELCOME ABOARD!!!

[Brad's Gramma]

Hi MS.B....hope all’s well in your world!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I’m on the mend Grammie...
Ms.B

[Brad's Gramma]

That is good news, really good...

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I’m too impatient..
Only 3 days post-op and I’m already climbing the walls..
Ms.B

[Brad's Gramma]

Putting myself in that picture? I could relate...

Got a wireless connection and a laptop somewhere comfy?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*sigh*
Nope...
Ms.B