[The Mayor]

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June 9, 2009

Risk

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READ: Proverbs 6:16-19

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. —1 Peter 5:6

When our children were young, one of our favorite board games was Risk. World conquest was the objective. Each player mobilized his troops to take possession of countries and continents. It always amused me that the person who initially was leading the game seldom won. The reason is obvious. When other players sensed his mounting pride, they would join together against him.

Whether consciously or subconsciously, it is easy to dislike powerful people who have proud looks. Their very countenance seems to encourage others to throw obstacles in their paths or to be silent objectors.

In today’s Bible reading, we are told that God hates seven things. Tellingly, the first is pride. When someone overvalues himself by undervaluing others, he inevitably reveals it with his proud look. Puffed up in self-conceit, he may also devise evil and sow discord. No wonder God hates proud looks.

Proud and powerful people may think they can disregard others’ displeasure, but they cannot disregard God’s opposition. Peter reminds us not to trust in ourselves but in the One who will exalt us “in due time” (1 Peter 5:6). As we submit to Him, we avoid the risk that pride brings to our character and we become thankful, humble servants of God.

Naught have I gotten but what I received;
Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed;
Boasting excluded, pride I abase;
I’m only a sinner saved by grace! —Gray

No one can glorify self and Christ at the same time.
Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 32-33; John 18:19-40

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[laurenmarlowe]

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2009) Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington completed a Combat Operations Efficiency evaluation in preparation for its first summer deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas/Released)

MAYPORT, Fla. (June 3, 2009) The Department of Defense high-speed experimental boat Stiletto is shown pierside in Mayport before deploying to the Caribbean basin through the summer. The 88-foot long, 60-ton vessel will deploy under the operational control of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet under the tactical control of Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) to conduct counter illicit trafficking operations. Stiletto is manned by a joint Army and Navy crew and includes an embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Det. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2009) A plane director aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) guides an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129. The aircraft carrier is underway off the coast of Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice J. Scott St.Clair/Released)

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[SandRat]

Arms Full --- A young student is laden down with school equipment and hygiene
supplies, June 4, at her school at al-Boreyap.
Photo by Michael Sullivan, Multi-National Division Baghdad.

[luvie]

Good evening, (((Lauren)))!

Thanks for the great thread about this Naval Air Station.

It’s near where my son was stationed; namely Langley AFB!

We visited several times and really enjoyed that part of the
country.

[swmobuffalo]

I imagine my husband and his brothers have seen some of this base. Their dad was career navy and stationed at Norfolk for quite some time.

[MeekMom]

Good morning precious Lauren.

These pics of the airplanes are the coolest I’ve ever ever seen!
Thank you so very very much for this wonderful thread.

YOU ROCK GF!!!!!!

:)
xoxoxo,
meeky

[beachn4fun]

EVERYONE

Good morning to our
AWESOME
military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Now for our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today....Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. High 89F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

~Tonight....Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially during the evening. A few storms may be severe early. Low 67F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

I can tell you by first-hand experience that we are having a heck of a thunderstorm. High winds and scary looking black and white clouds. The winds have died down some but the sky on the horizon is still dark and angry looking.

Saw a strange cloud formation hanging over the DC area when I got to work. A long, white/gray cloud that looked like there was lightning in it. Can't remember seeing one like it before. And, then the angry, black clouds and winds moved in.

Oh well, it's Tuesday - you know what that means? That's right.....it's......

It has been estimated that at least 33 percent of blondes in the U.S. are not natural. (note: well DUH!)

The term "cocktail" was invented in Elmsford, New York. A barmaid named Betsy Flanagan reportedly decorated her establishment with the tail feathers of cocks. One day a patron asked for "one of those cock tails." She served him a drink with a feather in it.

With few exceptions, birds do not sing while on the ground. They sing during flight or while sitting on an object off the ground.

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are.

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes,

conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.

(many thanks to the incredible U for all the cute graphics)

[MoochPooch]

Hi, Lauren, Kathy.