FReeper Canteen ~ Easter Sunday ~ April 12, 2009

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[Brad’s Gramma]

Luke 24

He Is Risen

Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.

Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.

Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’”

And they remembered His words. Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them.

But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Christ the Lord is Risen Today!!!


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

[rabscuttle385]

Happy Easter!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Happy HAPPY Easter, rabscuttle385!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Easter: Resurrection Day!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

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a peaceful and prosperous week.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[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.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Dear God, who suffered
torment, agony and death upon the Cross
to free our souls from the chains of iniquity;
protect and defend our troops.
Guide them in the performance of
their Duties.
Strengthen them to endure hardship,
danger, and deprivation in
Your service.
Let their efforts free the people
of Iraq from the chains of terror
and slavery, foster a lasting peace
in the region, and bring all to a
greater share in Your mercy.
Amen.

[ConorMacNessa]

THE NAVY HYMN

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!

Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[TheConservativeParty]

I have an antique Easter bookmark that is in an old Lutheran book I inherited called “Daily Bread”. The bookmark is in the shape of The Cross, has yellow daffodils on it and it says “A Blessed Easter” and “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11:25

It looks like the style of the vintage Easter Greetings you have posted.

A Blessed Easter to all! Enjoy as we gather with loved ones to celebrate this special day. Pray for America, our Troops and this Easter for the the captain of the ship who is being held by terrorists. May God keep him safe and get him home to his family. Amen.

[MEG33]

Easter Blessings To The Canteen
Alleluia

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, BG.
Good evening, all.

Happy Easter, everyone!

[mylife]

Amen

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

Good Lord's Day to you!
Happy Easter and Happy Passover!

[The Mayor]

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April 12, 2009

Much More!

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READ: Romans 5:12-21

Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. —Romans 5:20

A statement I heard at an Easter service stays with me: “More has been gained in the resurrection of Jesus than was lost in the fall.” More gained than lost? Can it be true?

Each day we experience the damage caused by sin entering our world. Greed, injustice, and cruelty all trace their origins back to Adam and Eve’s decision to follow their own path rather than God’s (Gen. 3). The legacy of their disobedience is passed down to every generation. Without God’s intervention, we would be in a hopeless situation. But Jesus overpowered sin through His cross and conquered death through His resurrection.

The victory of Christ is celebrated in Romans 5, often called the “much more” chapter of the New Testament, where Paul contrasts the devastation caused by sin with the restoring power of God’s grace. In every case, grace overpowers the consequences of sin. In a grand conclusion, Paul says: “Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (5:20-21).

No matter how much we have personally lost because of sin, we have gained far more through the resurrection victory of Christ.

Sin and despair, like the sea-waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater—yes, grace untold—
Points to the refuge, the mighty cross. —Johnston
© Renewal 1939 Hope Publishing.

Our sin is great—God’s grace is greater.

Bible in One Year: 1 Samuel 19-21; Luke 11:29-54

[mylife]

Sailor's Prayer - There was a plaque in the Radio Room aboard the USS Hammerhead which read: "Lord, my boat is so small and Thy sea is so vast." It served to remind us just who really was in control out there and inspired the musical prayer. This song is dedicated to the late A. J. Long, submarine radioman aboard Hammerhead.

Sailor's Prayer

[ErnBatavia]

“Blessed are the children, for they shall inherit the national debt”....

[TheConservativeParty]

From my old family book “Daily Bread” printed in 1926

Jesus the Good Shepherd
“I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.” John 10:11

The Purpose of His Redemption
“Thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood.”
Rev. 5:9

We Have Peace with God through Our Lord Jesus Christ
“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1

Our Heavenly Possession
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.” John 3:36

The Blessed Pious Life
“He died for all that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them and rose again.” 2 Cor. 5:15

Happy Easter everyone!