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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ FEB 08 2004
Naval Air Station Oceana ^ | Chaplain Robert Humble

Posted on 02/07/2004 9:00:04 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

 
 
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The FReeper Canteen
 
Today's Spiritual Journey takes us to the

Naval Air Station Oceana




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NEW LIFE

Cecil B. De Mille, the great producer of epic movies, tells a story of fishing with his grandfather when he was just a young boy. The two had spent all afternoon together in a rowboat and the young boy was restless. He leaned over the side of the boat to look into the water and watch the water beetles playing.

As he looked, one of the water beetles crawled up on an oar. When it got halfway up it attached the talons of its legs to the oar and died.

The boy's curiosity was aroused, and he awoke his grandfather from his fishing nap to show him the beetle. After discussing the ways of nature, the two went back to fishing.

Three hours later, the boy looked back at the dead beetle. It had dried up, and its shell had begun to crack open. Something had begun to emerge from the opening. It was a beautiful dragonfly.

The boy and his grandfather stared in awe. The dragonfly moved its wings slowly at first. Then it began to hover gracefully over the water where the other water beetles were still swimming.

The boy took his finger and nudged the dried-out shell of the beetle, which looked like an empty tomb. And he understood Easter for the first time.

God transforms and makes new. The grace that renews the world and cares for each living thing can renew us as well. All we need to do is ask. Those who turn to him will never be disappointed.

Chaplain Robert Humble



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1 posted on 02/07/2004 9:00:05 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: xzins; LiteKeeper; streetpreacher; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; LaDivaLoca; Fawnn; ...
Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's
Guest Military Chaplain Service



Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military. Prayers from all denominations are needed.

                                          





Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN


CLICK HERE for Troop Prayer Thread 9

Thank You TEXOKIE


Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.



2 posted on 02/07/2004 9:02:23 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: darkwing104; dpa5923; MPJackal; SICSEMPERTYRANNUS; Arrowhead1952; dougboyle; dakine; desertdog; ...

3 posted on 02/07/2004 9:04:57 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All

4 posted on 02/07/2004 9:05:13 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~ I do Poetry and Party among the stars~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; LaDivaLoca; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Ragtime Cowgirl; ...
From the men in the Military and the Canteen


5 posted on 02/07/2004 9:08:28 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Good Morning Ladies!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ragtime Cowgirl; Calpernia
Lord God, bless this thread this day as freepers around the world find the peace that passes understanding on its many posts. Continue to guide 68-69TGYC and strengthen him in his resolution to provide a wholesome site for soldiers, old and new, and for their friends and supporters.

Finally, Lord, please keep our precious military members out of harm's way this Lord's Day.

We pray in Jesus' Name; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
6 posted on 02/07/2004 9:09:16 PM PST by xzins (Retired Army and Proud of It!!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
that's a nice bouquet thanks
7 posted on 02/07/2004 9:09:45 PM PST by cyborg
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To: bentfeather
Thank You for the daily blessing.
8 posted on 02/07/2004 9:10:07 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (bentfeather : Not just a poet but also a Queen!)
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To: xzins
Thank You Chaplain
9 posted on 02/07/2004 9:11:15 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Please Protect our troops and our Allies troops)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good morning Captain.

Thank You Military men and Canteen men for the lovely flowers. Thank You for your service to our nation.
10 posted on 02/07/2004 9:11:41 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~ I do Poetry and Party among the stars~)
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To: cyborg
Your Welcome!
11 posted on 02/07/2004 9:12:22 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
What beautiful flowers today. Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.
12 posted on 02/07/2004 9:12:54 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Radix; tomkow6; Bethbg79; MoJo2001; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; Aeronaut; ...

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


13 posted on 02/07/2004 9:14:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
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To: LindaSOG; USAF_TSgt; American Preservative; Alouette; Yehuda; yonif; Nix 2; knighthawk; SJackson; ..

Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.


14 posted on 02/07/2004 9:16:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl; All

15 posted on 02/07/2004 9:16:11 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank You for faithfully posting your blessings.
16 posted on 02/07/2004 9:17:35 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: All
To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.


To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.

The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.


FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.



17 posted on 02/07/2004 9:19:07 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

18 posted on 02/07/2004 9:22:42 PM PST by Alouette (I chose to NOT have an abortion -- 9 times.)
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To: xzins
Thank you, xzins, for the Canteen blessing. And thank you, Sir, for your service to our country.


19 posted on 02/07/2004 9:23:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
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To: All
A FReeper who wishes to remain anonymous asked me to relay this message.

"My sister was laid to rest today (on Saturday.) The Honor Guard was there to ease her and her family into that good night. Please, thank all those folks at the Canteen who prayed for her and for us. I am sure they made all the difference as to the peace she had in her final adventure.
The good men and women of the Honor Guard deserve our recognition and support. They stood with us today, in the freezing cold, with snow howling around us, to comfort us and bring dignity to their deceased brother. God replied with a brilliant display of sunlight in the midst of the flurry. Please, let the Canteen know how much the Honor Guard has done for us. They need to continue to give of themselves to future needy families of our veterans and current warriors. The Honor Guard does this volunarily.
God bless them."
20 posted on 02/07/2004 9:24:50 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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