FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ Never Enough Time ~ 17 November 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

NEVER ENOUGH TIME

While I have only been an occasional visitor to Washington, I was struck by one scene so strongly that it remains as somewhat of a reference. My first view "up close and personal" of the Pentagon was neither awe-inspiring nor intimidating. To be sure, I was impressed with the size of the building, but that was about it. What came upon me, and has stayed with me, is the image of an ant farm. An enormous one, surely, but an ant farm nonetheless.

So many passageways with so many ants constantly traveling them...seemingly endless streams of countless ants going and coming through the entrances. Since this view came on a grey, cold March morning, with barren trees and lingering winter, it seemed all the more depressing. I vowed then never to become one of those ants. I would not let myself be lost as one of the faceless, powerless, unknown minions of the "head ant" in the great farm. Not to mention the echo in my mind, that which is often considered a sarcastic oxymoron: "I'm from Washington, and I'm here to help."

Yet something else echoes in my mind. From the Christian Scriptures, the words of the Apostle Paul to the people of Colossae, chapter 4, verse 23: "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord . . ." For it is then I remember that no matter how small or insignificant my work may seem to me or even to others, I am powerful and effective. My faith reminds me that I am known and loved by my God. More than that, as I do the work, I allow His love to flow through me. And then the work, the worker, and the workplace are transformed into something sacred and beautiful because God is there. No longer dark, dreary, and cold, but bright, cheerful, and warm is the workplace because God's work is being done. No longer nameless, faceless, and powerless, but known, loved, and empowered is the worker doing God's work. The work itself then, too, is transformed into an opportunity to share God's love and joy with others as we struggle to bring peace to His world.

CDR Brian Simpson, CHC, USN

 

[The Mayor]

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November 17

Easily Entangled

Bible in a Year:

• Ezekiel 5–7
• Hebrews 12

Throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Hebrews 12:1

Soldiers fighting in a sweltering jungle many years ago encountered a frustrating problem. Without warning, a pervasive prickly vine would attach itself to the soldiers’ bodies and gear, causing them to be trapped. As they struggled to get free, even more of the plant’s tentacles entangled them. The soldiers dubbed the weed the “wait-a-minute” vine because, once entwined and unable to move forward, they were forced to shout out to other members of their team, “Hey, wait a minute, I’m stuck!”

In a similar way, it’s hard for followers of Jesus to move forward when we’re ensnared by sin. Hebrews 12:1 tells us to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” and “run with perseverance.” But how do we throw off the sin weighing us down?

Jesus is the only one who can free us from pervasive sin in our lives. May we learn to fix our eyes on Him, our Savior (12:2). Because the Son of God became “fully human in every way,” He knows what it’s like to be tempted—yet not sin (2:17–18; 4:15). Alone, we may be desperately entwined by our own sin, but God wants us to overcome temptation. It’s not through our own strength, but His, that we can “throw off” entangling sin and run after His righteousness (1 Corinthians 10:13).

By: Cindy Hess Kasper

Reflect & Pray

What sin or sins have a strong hold on you? What can you do to gain freedom from the struggle you’re experiencing?

Jesus, give me Your strength to overcome the sin in my life. Help me to trust in Your power rather than my own and lead me in the right path.

[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

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Still cold? More snow? Hope you are resting.

Been snowing all day here, but temps hovering around freezing and talking about more rain next week. *sigh*

[Repeal The 17th]

We’ve got a little warming trend going on in Georgia...
I might come back out of hibernation.
At below about 50 degrees, I tend to become dormant.

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ College Football Night ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[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]

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

Any son time today?

It is snowing here today...at least 4” so far and still coming. Unfortunately, they say more rain next week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ NEVER ENOUGH TIME, 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!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It looks like you’ll be shoveling your deck again in the morning. I see that snow is falling again. Sure am glad it’s up there, not here. LOL

[PROCON]

Yay for your snow!

Just lazed around today watching football.

I'll see the boy tomorrow.

[radu]

Howdy, Mayor.

Did you ever get your heat problem solved? I’d say it would come in mighty handy these days. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Have you had a good weekend so far? Still enjoying nice weather?

It was pretty here today but the wind took a lot of the fun out of it. still nice day for the museum’s last day open for the year.

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[The Mayor]

Well the heater is junk so, a friend loaned me a big diesel powered heater. Clean burning and big. I do add air too but have not beed affected or even smelt any fuel burning.

It’s been cold. Dropping to the teens tonight but warming to 40’s early next week.

I did find a couple heaters, just deciding on which one to install.

A friend also is giving me a 80,000 BTU furnace so I will have that Monday and need to hook it up.