FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ DOING WELL WHAT OTHERS MAY NOT SEE ~ July 17, 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

DOING WELL WHAT OTHERS MAY NOT SEE

In the New Testament scriptures, the Apostle Paul talks about the importance of striving for excellence. He writes, "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8) Allow me to share with you a story about striving for excellence.

On one of the arches of a magnificent cathedral in Europe is sculptured a face of great beauty. Yet it can be seen only once a year when the sun is in a certain position and its rays stream through a small window to illuminate the exquisite carving.

It seems when the structure was being built, an old man approached the builders and begged permission to work on some portion of the great cathedral. He had been a well-known artist, but now his trembling hands and failing sight caused the architect to fear he would mar the beautiful edifice and turned him down. Some days later the old man returned, and again requested permission. This time out of respect for his age and reputation, the architect reluctantly agreed to allow the man to chisel a design under the shadows of the vaulted roof thinking no one would ever see it there.

For months the old man struggled up the scaffolding and worked with hammer and chisel on his back high above the floor. Because it was such an arduous climb for a man of his age, he would stay up all day and only come down in the evening. When at last he had finished, he insisted on one last climb just to make a few finishing touches. When he failed to come down by nightfall, the workers began to worry. Fearing something might have happened, they climbed the ladder only to discover his lifeless body still lying on his back with tools in hand. As they looked up, their eyes beheld the most beautiful sculpture they had ever seen, a piece which has since been deemed a masterpiece by authorities in the field.

One sculptor wrote, "This is the most magnificent work of all, for love wrought it." Although the builders thought no one would ever see it, each year when the sun is in one particular place, its rays stream through a small, high window and illumine this beautiful piece etched in the marble just like a spotlight. However, the greater miracle rests in the man himself. Although he thought no one would ever see the fruits of his labors, this old artist, out of honest pride and a quiet faith, strove for excellence. He gave the very best he had.

"Integrity," reads a Navy poster, "is doing well what others may not see." Under the dark arches of this great European cathedral exists more than an artistic masterpiece. There stands a living tribute to the character, professionalism and integrity of one man who strove for excellence without counting the cost or looking for a reward. "Character," it has been said, "is what you do in the dark." You may do your best before an inspection or a test, because you know your efforts will be assessed and scrutinized. However, would you give your all and do your best if you knew no inspectors were going to be present? That's what integrity and professionalism are all about.

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

[SandRat]

Blessing to you.

[2111USMC]

Great message from the Chaplain Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound....what a great song.

Thanks, Mac.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, POP...((HUGS))...always wonderful to “see” you.

Weather being nice? Summer going well?

I know DC will not rub off on you. Summer here has been mostly nice, but short on rain. How you fixed for rain?

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Kathy for Chapel & blessed Lord’s day to you & yours! *hugs*

Spent all day cleaning, shopping & cooking. Oh happy joy joy!:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Idaho in Arkansas...((HUGS))

You and Mr ColdOne and Phredd still enjoying you trip to the south? Are you getting out and about at all, or just sharing time with family?

A Blessed Lord's Day to you all.

And for Phredd and his friend....

[MEG33]

Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Sunday

Lord, hold all who serve our country in your loving
hands. Protect them while they protect us. Bless them
and their families as they serve this nation.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

But productive! d:o)

I finished 2/3 of my homework; took my Dad for his “finger stick”; I didn’t go in with him thinking he would be out before I could park and find him...mistake! I was on my way to find him after a half hour....I’m not happy with appt. He should be between 2 and 3...he was 3.3 with NO change in his meds. And they told him to come back in 4 months...and gave him an appt card for August 13th!! So, Monday I will be calling to find out what is going on; did a short shopping errand for them; and finished a couple threads. A good day so far, and productive too.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and your boys.

Are you rid of all the sand? Cars survive? *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

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Perfect Fit
July 17, 2011

Too long. Too short. Too big. Too small. Too tight. Too loose. These words describe most of the clothes I try on. Finding the perfect fit seems impossible.

Finding a church that is a “perfect fit” poses similar problems. Every church has something that’s not quite right. Our gifts aren’t recognized. Our talents aren’t appreciated. Our sense of humor is misunderstood. Certain attitudes, beliefs, people, or programs make us uncomfortable. We feel as if we don’t fit. We struggle to find our place.

We know, however, that God wants us to fit together with one another. The apostle Paul said we are being “built together to become a dwelling in which God lives” (Eph. 2:22 NIV).

The believers in the church today, like the tabernacle in the days of Moses (Ex. 26) and the temple in the days of Solomon (1 Kings 6:1-14), are the dwelling place of God on earth. God wants us to fit together—for there to be no divisions in His church. This means that we, the building blocks, are to be “perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment” (1 Cor. 1:10).

No church will be a perfect fit, but we can all work at fitting together more perfectly.

For Further Study
Check out the online resource The Church We Need
for help in learning to get along with brothers and
sisters in Christ. See DiscoverySeries.org

Christ’s love creates unity in the midst of diversity.

Read: Exodus 26:1-11

[Christ], in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. —Ephesians 2:21

Bible in a year:
Psalms 18-19; Acts 20:17-38

[AZamericonnie]

and finished a couple threads

Show off! LOLOL!

Sand is mostly gone & more rain will wash away the rest whenever it comes.

I think Daisy is losing her hearing or getting more selective about it.

I did this online dog age calculator & she is 72 in dog years.

Wonder how old I am? LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening to you, Sand...((HUGS))...any muggings today?

Mrs SR still on her trip?

[USMCPOP]

Kathy, we are good on rain so far. The last day or two have been the nicest in years. Nice weather, no bug problems, everything nice and green but the lawn doesn’t need mowing that often. Something is amiss ...

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.

The 23rd Psalm

[Kathy in Alaska]

Daisy is 72? My goodness....she has had good “parents”.

It’s gonna be fun getting her attention. Is she used to a leash when you are outside?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Marine...((HUGS))...a good Saturday? Nice weather?

How is the knee doing?

[SandRat]

((hugs)) ... no muggings ... yet.

Mrs.SR comes back Tues evening.