Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ GESTURES OF LOVE ~ April 11, 2010

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

GESTURES OF LOVE

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love . . . and weep with those who weep. —Romans 12:10,15

Cards. Hundreds and hundreds of cards. Our mail carrier must have thought we were going for a world record. They came by the stack—day after day after day.

It was just one of the many ways we knew that people cared for us as our family endured the painful first weeks after our teenage daughter Melissa died in a car accident.

But it wasn't just the cards that provided assurance of loving support. Food came in so fast we nearly filled up the freezer. Flowers filled every corner of the house, especially sunflowers—Melissa's favorite.

People sent pictures of her, blankets with verses, memorial gifts to her school, and books—lots of helpful books on trusting God with a broken heart. Then there were the e-mails, phone calls, and personal words of hope and help. Promises of prayer. Offers to do anything we needed. All from friends following God's prompting.

Our aching hearts were lifted by these deeds too numerous to list but too beautiful to forget. The love behind these expressions carried us through days heavy with sorrow.

Look for people in need and follow the Lord's leading. Help heal their brokenness with gestures of love (Romans 12:10-15). Encourage them for God's glory.

It was only a brief little note,
Or a word that was prayerfully spoken,
Yet not in vain, for it soothed the pain
Of a heart that was nearly broken. —Anon.

A little kindness can make a big difference.

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

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



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

Psalm 130:7 & 8

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



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

Psalm 130:7 & 8

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



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

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[Brad’s Gramma]

The Lord's Prayer...in Polish, for our friends who are in mourning today.

Ojcze nasz, ktorys jest w niebie
/Oyche nash. ktoorysz yest v’niebieh/

swienc sie imie Twoje;
/shvientsh shieh ee’mieh Tvoyeh/

przyjdz krolestwo Twoje;
/pshydch kroo’lestvo Tvoyeh/

badz wola Twoja jako w niebie tak i na ziemi;
/bondch volah Tvoyah yako vnieh’bieh tak ee nah zhemee/

chleba naszego powszedniego daj nam dzisiaj;
/hlebah na’shegoh povshed’niegoh day nam ji’shiay/

i odpusc nam nasze winy, jako i my odpuszczamy naszym winowajcom;
/ee odpushch nam nasheh veeny, yako ee my odpush’chamy nashym vino’vaytsom/

i nie wodz nas na pokuszenie;
/ee nieh voodsh has na pokoo’shenieh/

ale nas zbaw ode Zlego.
/aleh nas zbav odeh Zuegoh

[Albowiem Twoje jest Krolestwo i moc, i chwala na wieki wiekow.]

/albovyem Tvoyeh yest Kroolestvoh ee mots, i h’vaua na’viekee vie’koov.

Amen.
/amen/

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, in Washington, DC

Lives Lost...please pray for their families, and for the country of Poland that they remain free and strong, that the Lord lays His hands upon these good people and comfort them during this time of tragedy.

The President: Lech Kaczynski. Part of the Solidarity Movement

His Wife: Maria Kaczynski

The National Bank President: Slawomir Skrzypek

The Army Chief of Staff: Gen. Franciszek Gagor

Ryszard Kaczorowski, Polish Statesman and last President in exile during Solidarity

The Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Kremoer

* Andrzej Błasik, Chief of the Polish Air Force

* Krystyna Bochenek, Deputy Speaker of the Senatee

* Archbishop Miron Chodakowski, Orthodox Ordinary of the Polish Army

* Leszek Deptuła, member of the Sejm

* Grzegorz Dolniak, member of the Sejm

* Janina Fetlińska, member of the Senate

* General Franciszek Gągor, Chief of the Polish Army General Staff

* Grażyna Gęsicka, member of the Sejm

* Przemysław Gosiewski, member of the Sejm

* Mariusz Handzlik, Undersecretary of State in the Office of the President of the Republic of Poland

* Izabela Jaruga-Nowacka, member of the Sejm

* Sebastian Karpiniuk, member of the Sejm

* Vice Admiral Andrzej Karweta, Commander-in-chief of the Polish Navy

* Janusz Kochanowski, Polish Ombudsman for Citizen Rights

* Janusz Kurtyka, Historian and president of the Institute of National Remembrance

* Aleksandra Natalli-Świat, member of the Sejm

* Piotr Nurowski, President of the Polish Olympic Committee

* Maciej Płażyński, President of the Polish Community Association

* Tadeusz Płoski, bishop of the Military Ordinariate of the Polish Army

* Krzysztof Putra, Deputy Speaker of the Sejm

* Andrzej Przewoźnik, Secretary-General of the Council for the Protection of Struggle and Martyrdom Sites

* Ryszard Rumianek, Rector of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University

* Arkadiusz Rybicki, member of the Sejm

* Sławomir Skrzypek, President of the National Bank of Poland

* Władysław Stasiak, Chief of the Office of the President of the Republic of Poland

* Aleksander Szczygło, head of the National Security Bureau

* Jerzy Szmajdziński, Deputy Speaker of the Sejm

* Jolanta Szymanek-Deresz, member of the Sejm

* Anna Walentynowicz, free trade union activist, member of Solidarity

* Zbigniew Wassermann, member of the Sejm

* Wiesław Woda, member of the Sejm

* Edward Wojtas, member of the Sejm

* Paweł Wypych, Secretary of State in the Office of the President of the Republic of Poland

* Stanisław Zając, member of the Senate

Andrzej Przewoźnik, Secretary-General of Rada Ochrony Pamięci Walk i Męczeństwa

and several members of the Sejm. Sławomir Skrzypek

[Brad’s Gramma]

A special thank you to Matt_Rel for translating the Lord’s Prayer for me.

Both of you...all Freepers from Poland...please accept our condolences for your tragic loss...

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you, Connie....have a Blessed Lord’s Day...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Poland in the loss of their
President, Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and many government officials and friends.

Please join us for Sunday Chapel, GESTURES OF LOVE, and Liberty

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!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you both....have a Blessed Lord’s Day...

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Piper On Board USS Carl Vinson, CVN-70

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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!

[AZamericonnie]

I join you in that sentiment Gramma. May God rest & keep those lost & prayers of comfort for the people of Poland.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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 hard-
ship,danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan 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.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[left that other site]

Prayers for our precious allies in Poland.

May they be comforted during this time of terrible loss and tragedy.

Be with them, Dearest Lord Jesus, be Their Rock and Their Advocate during this crucial time.

Help them as a Nation fix their eyes upon You, Their only Savior, so that they will not be as sheep without a Shepherd. lead them and guide them, and give the remaining members of their government strength and courage.

Let them not be bullied by other countries into making decisions that are detrimental to their own security, based on their present state of confusion and bereavement.

Beloved Holy Spirit, give our friends a double portion of your grace during this awful time.

In Jesus Name
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!

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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)

Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you, Conor...have a Blessed Lord’s Day...

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Pfc. Anthony Blount, USA, KIA Iraq 7APR2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Brad’s Gramma]

In His Holy Name...Amen, and Amen!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel

[ConorMacNessa]

Legionnaire 1re Classe Robert Hutnik, Tué en Afghanistan 7APR2010



J'ai combattu le bon combat.
J'ai achevé ma course.
J'ai gardé la foi.
2 Timothée 4:7 (La Bible du Semeur)

Flowers of the Forest



Black Watch Piper

Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



French Military Cemetery at Soupir

Last Post

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

Good Lord's Day to you!