FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 30 May 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DAWN PREPARATIONS

Marines prepare for a possible simulated attack at dawn during Exercise Hamel at the Cultana Training Area in Australia, July 9, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III

Canteen Mission Statement

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

PALS 16: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT DEMONSTRATION

A Navy air-cushion landing craft comes ashore during an amphibious landing demonstration for the U.S. Pacific Command's amphibious leaders symposium on Camp Pendleton, CA, July 13, 2016. The symposium brings together senior leaders of 22 allied and partner nations from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Wesley Tim

SHOW SPOTLIGHT

An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to land during the Farnborough International Air Show at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, England, July 12, 2016. By participating in this event, the United States highlights the strength of its commitment to Europe's security and shows the U.S. industry is producing equipment critical to the success of military operations. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks

DOWNRANGE DRILL

Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed fires downrange during training with Fijian soldiers on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Marines and sailors shared engineering and infantry skills with Fijian troops to secure relationships and interoperability. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

NIGHT SUPPORT

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, transits the Arabian Gulf, July 7, 2016. With the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, the ship is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Bedford

BLACK HAWK TAKEOFF

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off behind a civilian helicopter after filling up its bucket firefighting system with water during efforts to battle the Cold Springs wildfire near Nederland, CO, July 11, 2016. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Manda Walters

WING WORKERS

Navy Seaman Wolfgang Calero, left, and Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Amber Ballantine perform maintenance on the wing of an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, July 11, 2016. Calero, an airman, and Ballantine, an aviation structural mechanic, are assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 136. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel P. Jackson Norgart

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[The Mayor]

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May 30

Fearless Love

Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 10–12; John 11:30–57

We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19

For years I wore a shield of fear to protect my heart. It became an excuse to avoid trying new things, following my dreams, and obeying God. But fear of loss, heartache, and rejection hindered me from developing loving relationships with God and others. Fear made me an insecure, anxious, and jealous wife, and an overprotective, worrying mother. As I continue learning how much God loves me, however, He’s changing the way I relate to Him and to others. Because I know God will care for me, I feel more secure and willing to place the needs of others before mine.

God is love (1 John 4:7–8). Christ’s death on the cross—the ultimate demonstration of love—displays the depth of His passion for us (vv. 9–10). Because God loves us and lives in us, we can love others based on who He is and what He’s done (vv. 11–12).

When we receive Jesus as our Savior, He gives us His Holy Spirit (vv. 13–15). As the Spirit helps us know and rely on God’s love, He makes us more like Jesus (vv. 16–17). Growing in trust and faith can gradually eliminate fear, simply because we know without a doubt that God loves us deeply and completely (vv. 18–19).

As we experience God’s personal and unconditional love for us, we grow and can risk relating to Him and others with fearless love.

By Xochitl Dixon

Reflect & Pray

What fears are found in your heart? As you ponder God’s great love for you, how does this help alleviate them?

Lord, thank You for pouring limitless love into us so we can love You and others without fear.

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

[mountainlion]

Just realized that you could see the stars form a ship. I suppose if you are far enough north that you could see the northern lights.

Saw some white up the hill so it was either freezing fog or light snow. Summer was supposed to start next month wasn’t it??

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Is the resting going well? Mixers coming along? Did you drive a forklift this week?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes....summer starts on June 21st should you choose to participate this year.

It is always possible that a ship could see the northern lights if far enough north.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[The Mayor]

Rest is good now, mixers coming along nicely and yes forklift almost daily.
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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro....a good work day and resting up for a busy day tomorrow?

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Greetings from Phoenix.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...any rain in sight? Corn enjoying the heat?

Rain dumped heavily on me driving home last night and maybe a little more on my way home tonight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Cool...diss some dims!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...is Phoenix a new stop for you?

Is it hot? Are you overnighting?

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

No rain in sight for us and the corn is begging for it. There’s a remote chance for some tomorrow but I’ll be surprised if we get any.

Have you gotten enough rain now to wash away all that nasty dust?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Did the cool-down from last evening’s thunderstorm stick around or was it a hot day for work?

Still hot here today but not nearly as humid. Getting out to do the grocery shopping wasn’t nearly the nightmare I expected it to be. LOL

[luvie]

Remembering our heroes
...and saluting their sacrifices
to keep us safe and free!

[radu]

Out on the ocean, far, far away from city lights, the view of the stars must be an amazing sight.

Can’t say the same about that sight up the hill. BRRRRRRR
You want some summer, come on down here. We have it in spades. LOL!

[sparklite2]

I named a puppy Clara because she was so silent.
Maybe my present dog should be called Whoopi,
because he won’t shut up.