FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 31 May 2019

May 30, 2019 | Ma's Rubber Duckies

[beachn4fun]

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.

FReeper Canteen

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.
It's casual FRiday here at the Canteen.
Pull up a seat and relax.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a cup or a glass, and start a conversation.
You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

May 31

Here for You

Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 13–14; John 12:1–26

I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. Deuteronomy 15:11

On the outskirts of Paris, as in other cities around the globe, people are coming to the aid of the homeless in their communities. Clothing, covered in waterproof bags, is hung on designated fences for those living on the streets to take according to their needs. The bags are labeled, “I’m not lost; I’m for you if you’re cold.” The effort not only warms those without shelter, but also teaches those in the community the importance of assisting the needy among them.

The Bible highlights the importance of caring for those who are poor, instructing us to be “openhanded” toward them (Deuteronomy 15:11). We might be tempted to avert our eyes to the plight of the poor, holding tightly to our resources instead of sharing them. Yet God challenges us to recognize that we will always be surrounded by those who have needs and therefore to respond to them with generosity, not a “grudging heart” (v. 10). Jesus says that in giving to the poor we receive an enduring treasure in heaven (Luke 12:33).

Our generosity may not be recognized by anyone other than God. Yet when we give freely, we not only meet the needs of those around us but we also experience the joy God intends for us in providing for others. Help us, Lord, to have open eyes and open hands to supply the needs of those You place in our paths!

By Kirsten Holmberg

Reflect & Pray

Are you holding too tightly to your resources? If yes, why? What need can you fill today?

Generosity displays confidence in God’s loving and faithful provision.

 

[beachn4fun]

~PING~A~LING, Y’ALL

[beachn4fun]

In First
Good evening Mayor ((HUGGS))
Thank you for sharing the GOOD WORD.
And it's a good word, too.
How you doing?

[PROCON]

Yo Beachie, hope you’re doing well!

[beachn4fun]

In Second
Good evening Pro ((HUGS))
Happy (soon to be) FRiday.
I'm doing well.
We're having a storm right now, so we're comforting our old dog.
How's thing with you?

[luvie]

Hey, Early Bird! Good to see you in the Just Hangin’ Cafe tonight! Hope you’ve had a good week!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy, and thank you for today's Just Hangin' Cafe.

[beachn4fun]

In Third
Good evening night owl ((HUGS))
Happy to get to see you before I had to leave.
Happy (almost) FRiday.
Has your area been safe from the crazy weather?

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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

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[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
Good evening Ma ((HUGS))
How's things in the great North?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

I'm well, had to squeeze yesterday's and today's work load into today because of Monday's Memorial Day holiday, so it was a long 11 hour day.

Hey, I only work 12-13 hours a week so I'm not complaining too much. 1 1/2 hours in the early AM tomorrow and then off until next Wednesday.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening ML ((HUGS))

How was your day?

[PROCON]

Hey LUVVY, aren't you about ready for FB parole? 😄😄

[Jet Jaguar]

Finally Friday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We’ve almost made it to the weekend. HURRAH!!

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Ya, overnight in Phoenix then today to Cincinnati, Orlando, back to Denver tonight.

[luvie]

Wow! Third! I didn’t think I was anywhere close.

We only had one night where there were tornado warnings, but they were mostly to the east of us. We did get some small hail and we’ve had some really nice rain this week.

Happy Friday Eve to you, too! (((Hugs)))

[beachn4fun]

Well, sounds like you’ve done a week’s worth in one day. Take the rest of the week off ;)