FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: SGT John F Baker Jr ~ 23 March 2020

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[The Mayor]

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March 23

Reunion

Bible in a Year:

• Joshua 13–15
• Luke 1:57–80

Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people.

Revelation 21:3

The little boy excitedly ripped open a big box from his serviceman daddy, whom he believed wouldn’t be home to celebrate his birthday. Inside that box was yet another giftwrapped box, and inside that box was another that simply held a piece of paper saying, “Surprise!” Confused, the boy looked up—just as his dad entered the room. Tearfully the son leapt into his father’s arms, exclaiming, “Daddy, I missed you” and “I love you!”

That tearful yet joyful reunion captures the heart of Revelation 21’s description of the glorious moment when God’s children see their loving Father face to face—in the fully renewed and restored creation. There, “[God] will wipe every tear from [our] eyes.” No longer will we experience pain or sorrow, because we’ll be with our heavenly Father. As the “loud voice” in Revelation 21 declares, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them” (vv. 3–4).

There’s a tender love and joy that followers of Jesus already enjoy with God, as 1 Peter 1:8 describes: “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” Yet imagine our incredible, overflowing joy when we see the one we’ve loved and longed for welcoming us into His open arms!

By:  Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray

What do you most look forward to about life in God’s presence in the restored creation? How do you experience glimpses of that joy now?

Loving God, we anticipate with joy the day when we will be with You. Until then, help us to happily serve You as we wait.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: SGT John F Baker Jr ~

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, May, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hope you’ve got some good rest.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Penny are enjoying your down time.

I have to run to the office before I can’t. Back in an hour or so.

[The Mayor]

Thanks Kathy! We have been sorting things for moving.
Finding gems and junk so we save the gems and disgard the junk.
6 years in this place, no junk comes with us
After all the kids are gone now.

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It was too chilly to walk much today, but we cuddled a lot indoors.

All the crocuses and daffodils are coming up. I hope they don’t freeze tonight.

[PROCON]

Incredible heroism in the face of all the odds, I am in awe of these Heroes.

Thank you and RIP SGT Baker!

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I am turning in early tonight, so HUGS to all and see you tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I will be faced with that when I retire...moving out of state. Let me know if you find a good secret to sorting. LOL!

[The Mayor]

Nothing is easy about it, if you haven’t used it for a year throw it! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep tight!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

“To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!”

You are quite welcome, dear! I would do it again! ;-)

[radu]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds like a good plan. Lots of boxes for sorting.

[mylife]

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[real saxophonist]

That is a great picture.

[luvie]

🇺🇸 John F. Baker, Jr. 🇺🇸
October 30, 1945 - January 20, 2012
Retired United States Army Sergeant
Served in the Vietnam War
Received the Medal of Honor.