FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ May 1 2005

chaplaincare.navy.mil ^ | CDR Karl K. Fung, CHC, USN

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

 

 

 

 

ASPIRE TO A VISION

A scene in the movie Karate Kid was quite striking. Daniel went to see Mr. Miyagi and found him trimming a delicate bonsai tree. Daniel was fascinated and wanted to try it, but he had no idea how it was done. Miyagi told him to close his eyes and picture in his mind the way he wanted the tree to look. After Daniel found that vision in his mind, Miyagi told him to open his eyes and start trimming the tree. Daniel's every move was deliberate and focused. Then he stopped. He asked, "How do I know if my picture is right?" Miyagi replied, "If the picture comes from your heart, then it must be right. Just trust your picture."

Changes in our personal attitudes and behavior are difficult. However, change is possible if we aspire to a vision. Moses didn't think of liberating the Israelite slaves in Egypt until his experience with God and the burning bush. Paul didn't believe in Jesus until he received a vision while on his journey to Damascus. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave himself to the Civil Right Movement because he had a dream of equality.

Prayer: Lord, help us vision our changes, and change to achieve our vision, for the enrichment of our marriages, our health, and our quality of life. Amen.

CDR Karl K. Fung, CHC, USN

 

 

 

 

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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

[uncleshag]

Good Morning, Tonkin!

[uncleshag]

SALUTING
the

U.S. Armed Forces

Medley of Hymns

TUNES
FOR
TROOPS

Uncleshag's
Canteen Show
The Sunday Edition
A 30 minute Gospel & Inspirational Musical Offering
Vol. 43
WORLD-WIDE Distribution thru RSS feed

"Have You Forgotten - Daryl Worley"

"The Wind Beneath My Wings - Gary Morris"

"The Stars and Stripes Forever"

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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.

                                          


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.

[AZamericonnie]

LeeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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Set it for "Brief" instead of Full.
You only will get title of thread and who pinged you.
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[Soaring Feather]

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Praying to the Lord for the Safety of our Troops on this Holy Day.

Prayers going up.

[uncleshag]

Hiya, bentfeather!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[uncleshag]

Praying to the Lord for the Safety of our Troops on this Holy Day.

AMEN!

[Soaring Feather]

Hiya, Uncle!

How was the mini trip?? Have a good time??

Nice to see you back in the Canteen. :)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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.

[The Mayor]

May 1, 2005

May Day

Read:
Genesis 8:15-22

While the earth remains . . . day and night shall not cease. —Genesis 8:22

Bible In One Year: Psalm 61-63

When I was a young girl in West Michigan, we always celebrated spring and the blooming of the first flowers on May 1. I'd make a basket out of construction paper and fill it with any flowers I could find—mostly daffodils and violets. Then I would place the basket on my neighbor's doorstep, knock on her door, and quickly hide behind a bush. I'd peek out to watch her as she opened the door and picked up her surprise. When she went inside, I'd run home.

The beauty of springtime flowers and the regular changing of the seasons reminds us of God's faithfulness. When Noah and his family and the animals came out of the ark after the flood waters receded, God gave them this promise: "While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease" (Genesis 8:22). And He's been faithful to keep that promise ever since. God "made the worlds," and He continues to uphold "all things by the word of His power" (Hebrews 1:2-3).

Let's thank God today for His beautiful creation and for His faithfulness in sustaining His world and us. —Anne Cetas

For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light,
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise. —Pierpoint

Look at the wonder of creation and say, "What a wonderful God!"

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Celebrating The Wonder Of Creation
God's Good Earth

[uncleshag]

I never really left. My spirit was here... believe me!!

It is hard to be away with folks you have to actually... ~gulp~ ... talk to!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Thank you Mr. Tonkin for our Sunday Military Chaplain.

God Bless our Military, past, present, and future.

[sneakers]

Hi Tonk! Thanks for the ping!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening,Uncle!

Good Evening Troops and Canteeners!

[duck duck goose]

Wow. Thanks Tonkin.

[uncleshag]

Hiya, sneakers!

Have a great Sunday!