FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ ROBIN WILLIAMS: HUMAN BEING ~ 31 March 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

ROBIN WILLIAMS: HUMAN BEING

In January 1997, my family and I PCSed from Camp Lejeune to Okinawa. On the trip from the east coast to LA where we would board the Freedom Bird, we decided to take a few days for sightseeing in San Francisco. We stayed at the BOQ on Naval Station, Treasure Island. One night my wife sent me to the convenience store for some milk. On the way I saw one of the old boat hangars lit up. There was a beehive of activity around the huge building, with cars and people coming and going from the parking lot.

I approached the security guard and asked what was going on. He explained that Treasure Island was being turned over by the government and that Hollywood studios were now using the old hangars to make movies. Fascinated by this discovery, I asked what movie was being made in that hangar. He said it was a film called Flubber starring Robin Williams. Robin Williams is my favorite and I asked if I could go inside. "No!" he firmly said. The guard and I continued to talk and he mentioned he was from the Bronx. What a coincidence, so am I! I then asked once again if I could go in and he said ''Well, I guess it's ok, but don't touch any equipment".

Stepping inside the studio was like Alice going through the looking glass...people running around, actors, cables, lights, sets, props all over the place. I then watched the basketball scene as it was being filmed and I could see Robin Williams at the other end of the sound stage. I hurried to the BOQ and told my wife what happened, to which she said, "sure...!" "Put your coat on, dear, we're going back." In a few minutes we were watching the filming with our 16 month old daughter. In about a half hour, the day's filming ended, and Robin Williams began to leave the set.

He walked in our direction, closer, closer, closer, then right next to us! My wife ran up to him with our daughter and asked for this autograph. Robin Williams bent down, lifted up our daughter and started making funny faces and voices to entertain her. Many of these voices were recognizable from Good Morning Vietnam and Mrs. Doubtfire! He asked who we were and we explained we were in the military headed to duty in Okinawa. He said how much he admired people serving in the military, gave us his autograph, and wished us well.

I reflected on that thrilling encounter many times since that night in Treasure Island. Here was a major star, an Academy Award winner. He could have just walked by and not want to be bothered. Yet, he took time out to make total strangers feel important. What a splendid example of human decency, humility and concern for others. What a marvelous example for us all...to love our neighbor as we love ourselves!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[The Mayor]

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March 31

The Greatest Gift

Bible in a Year: Judges 11–12; Luke 6:1–26

We have found . . . Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. John 1:45

Over the years, my friend Barbara has given me countless encouraging cards and thoughtful presents. After I told her I’d received Jesus as my Savior, she handed me the greatest gift she’d ever given me—my first Bible. She said, “You can grow closer to God and mature spiritually by meeting with Him daily, reading Scripture, praying, and trusting and obeying Him.” My life changed when Barbara invited me to get to know God better.

Barbara reminds me of the apostle Philip. After Jesus invited Philip to follow Him (John 1:43), the apostle immediately told his friend Nathanael that Jesus was “the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote” (v. 45). When Nathanael doubted, Philip didn’t argue, criticize, or give up on his friend. He simply invited him to meet Jesus face to face. “Come and see,” he said (v. 46).

I can imagine Philip’s joy when he heard Nathanael declare Jesus as “the Son of God” and “the king of Israel” (v. 49). What a blessing to know his friend wouldn’t miss out on seeing the “greater things” Jesus promised they’d witness (vv. 50–51).

The Holy Spirit initiates our intimate relationship with God and then lives in all who respond in faith. He enables us to know Him personally and to invite others to encounter Him daily through His Spirit and the Scriptures. An invitation to know Jesus better is a great gift to receive and give.

By Xochitl Dixon

Today's Reflection

To whom will you extend an invitation to know Jesus better? How has He worked through others to grow your faith?

[The Mayor]

Great story I miss him.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Is your resting going well? Still working the forklift?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[The Mayor]

I’m doing a little welding and fab now too. Steady as she goes.
Trying not to overdue it. When I get tired I rest.

[YouGoTexasGirl]

He’s missed by me also!

He used to go to San Francisco sporting events and cheer on the participants. My husband saw him at a triathlon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Excellent plan...working, but no pushing. Keep up the healing!

[The Mayor]

Yes I will, Thank you Kathy!

[Leaning Right]

I read a story awhile back written by a US soldier who was serving in Afghanistan. One day he went into the chow hall, and everybody there was gathered in one corner.

Curious, the soldier walked over to see what was going on. And there was Robin Williams, telling jokes. Williams had gone over to help entertain the troops. No fanfare, no publicity, no press releases. He just went over and did it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ ROBIN WILLIAMS: HUMAN BEING, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

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!

[lizma2]

Was a volunteer at on the Amputation Ward at Walter Reed during the Iraq War.

Robin Williams always said he would show up. They get all the security going, spend the bucks, and at the last minute William’s would pull out repeatedly.

They didn’t have respect for Williams. Don’t blame em.

War Amputees looked forward to Williams and he blew them ofF major. He was a privileged PUKE.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=kyKGLSKXZkw

[mylife]

The man was a mess

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, YouGoTexasGirl...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

He was sure loved by a lot of people...and is missed.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[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.

[mylife]

Stay away from the galvanized metal, it will make you loopy.