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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ Happy Purim ~ 12 March 2017
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Posted on 03/11/2017 5:02:48 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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HAPPY PURIM
Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination.
The story of Purim is told in the Biblical book of Esther. The heroes of the story are Esther, a beautiful young Jewish woman living in Persia, and her cousin Mordecai, who raised her as if she were his daughter. Esther was taken to the house of Ahasuerus, King of Persia, to become part of his harem. King Ahasuerus loved Esther more than his other women and made Esther queen, but the king did not know that Esther was a Jew, because Mordecai told her not to reveal her identity.
The villain of the story is Haman, an arrogant, egotistical advisor to the king. Haman hated Mordecai because Mordecai refused to bow down to Haman, so Haman plotted to destroy the Jewish people. In a speech that is all too familiar to Jews, Haman told the king, "There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your realm. Their laws are different from those of every other people's, and they do not observe the king's laws; therefore it is not befitting the king to tolerate them." Esther 3:8. The king gave the fate of the Jewish people to Haman, to do as he pleased to them. Haman planned to exterminate all of the Jews.
Mordecai persuaded Esther to speak to the king on behalf of the Jewish people. This was a dangerous thing for Esther to do, because anyone who came into the king's presence without being summoned could be put to death, and she had not been summoned. Esther fasted for three days to prepare herself, then went into the king. He welcomed her. Later, she told him of Haman's plot against her people. The Jewish people were saved, and Haman was hanged on the gallows that had been prepared for Mordecai.
The book of Esther is unusual in that it is the only book of the Bible that does not contain the name of G-d. In fact, it includes virtually no reference to G-d. Mordecai makes a vague reference to the fact that the Jews will be saved by someone else, if not by Esther, but that is the closest the book comes to mentioning G-d. Thus, one important message that can be gained from the story is that G-d often works in ways that are not apparent, in ways that appear to be chance, coincidence or ordinary good luck.
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SPRING AHEAD TONIGHT!!
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening, Kathy!
***HUGS***
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! Thank you very much for tonight's Sunday Chapel thread.
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:03:16 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Hamantaschen! Hmmmmm-m-m-m-m.
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:08:33 PM PST
by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:09:47 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Woohoo it's Purim!
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Oy veh! Is so much hunger you’re making me!
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:17:43 PM PST
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Its Not Me
March 12, 2017
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.
1 Peter 4:10
While on vacation recently, I gave my razor a rest and grew a beard. Various responses came from friends and co-workersand most were complimentary. One day, however, I looked at the beard and decided, Its not me. So out came the razor.
Ive been thinking about the idea of who we are and why one thing or another does not fit our personality. Primarily, its because God has bestowed us with individual differences and preferences. Its okay that we dont all like the same hobbies, eat the same foods, or worship in the same church. We are each uniquely and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14). Peter noted that we are uniquely gifted in order to serve each other (1 Peter 4:1011).
Jesuss disciples didnt check their characteristics at the door before entering His world. Peter was so impulsive that he cut off a servants ear the night Jesus was arrested. Thomas insisted on evidence before believing Christ had risen. The Lord didnt reject them simply because they had some growing to do. He molded and shaped them for His service.
When discerning how we might best serve the Lord, its wise to consider our talents and characteristics and to sometimes say, Its not me. God may call us out of our comfort zone, but He does so to develop our unique gifts and personalities to serve His good purposes. We honor His creative nature when we permit Him to use us as we are.
Thank You, Father, for the great individuality You have built into us. Thank You for my personality and for my abilities. Guide me in using them for You.
There are no ordinary peoplewe were created to be unique.
Peter writes a lot about how important it is to know who we are. He wrote as someone who knew what it was like to live under a new name and personal history. By natural birth he was Jewish by ancestry, the son of John (Jona), from the Galilean fishing village of Bethsaida. But when he introduced himself in his first letter, he described himself and those he was writing to as those who had been born again with a spiritual birth far beyond the life span and giftedness received from our mortal parents (1:3, 23). To go along with this new identity, Peter gives examples of the spiritual abilities God gives each of His children so that we can enjoy what it means to allow Gods generosity to flow through us to others (1 Peter 4:1011). What are some ways God is using you?
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:23:12 PM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; onedoug; BluesDuke; ...
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:23:59 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SandRat
LOL! I love it!! Thanks, Sand, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours. ((HUGS))
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:32:39 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Publius
Would you like some tea with your hamentaschen? :-)
To: Kathy in Alaska
and ome Friday it’s St. Paddi Day.
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:41:12 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We miss so much by not being Jewish.
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:43:29 PM PST
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Make some Chocolate-Filled Funfetti Hamantaschen for Purim
Ingredients
2 eggs
½ cup sugar
¼ cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1½ tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup sprinkles
1 bar of chocolate (or 1 cup chocolate chips (Peanut Butter M&Ms))
Directions
1.Mix the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla.
2.Add 1 cup of flour and the baking powder. Mix. 3.Add the second cup of flour until the dough forms a soft, but not sticky ball. You may need 2-3 more tablespoons of flour if your dough is sticky.
4.Gently knead in the sprinkles.
5.Roll out the dough and cut out circles.
6.Put a piece of chocolate, or 3-4 chocolate chips in the center of each circle.
7.Gently fold the sides and pinch shut tightly.
8.Bake for 10-12 minutes on 350°F.
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posted on
03/11/2017 5:48:44 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
Happy Purim!
(((HUGS)))
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:03:35 PM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
When is the St Patrick’s Day parade you are going to?
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:11:42 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ HAPPY PURIM, 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!
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:19:34 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
It starts at 10:00 a.m. DST. Mrs MacNessa and I went to Mass earlier this evening. Tomorrow is supposed to be cold but sunny - not bad at all.
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:22:24 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
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To: Publius
Good evening, Publius, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
How is your weather doing? Is it spring?
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:27:26 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
The rain is getting a little warmer, so maybe it’s spring.
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:28:26 PM PST
by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
"TAKE UP THY CROSS AND FOLLOW ME"
"I Vow To Thee My Country" Choir Of King's College, Cambridge (Click)
"I VOW TO THEE, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
And there's another country, I've heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace."
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posted on
03/11/2017 6:31:24 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
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