FReeper Canteen ~ Office of the Pentagon Chaplain ~ Nov 27 2005

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[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

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's
Guest Military Chaplain Service



Graphic tribute by our own Lady Jag

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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our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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[Soaring Feather]

[Aeronaut]

Good evening Tonk and all.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[The Mayor]

November 27, 2005

Amazing Grace

Read:
Ephesians 2:1-10

Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. —Romans 5:20

Bible In One Year: 2 Corinthians 4-6

In the 1700s, John Newton went to sea with his father on a merchant ship. Soon after his father retired, Newton was pressed into service on a warship. Facing intolerable conditions, he deserted and later requested a transfer to a slave ship that was soon to set sail for Africa.

Newton hardened himself to the trafficking of human beings, and eventually he became captain of his own slave ship. On May 10, 1748, however, his life was changed forever. His ship encountered a terrifying, violent storm. Just as it seemed that the vessel would sink, Newton cried aloud, "Lord, have mercy upon us!"

That night in his cabin, he began to reflect upon God's mercy. Through faith in Christ's sacrifice for him, John Newton experienced God's amazing grace in a personal way. In time, he left the slave trade and entered Christian ministry. Although he became a preacher of the gospel, he is most remembered for his much-loved hymn "Amazing Grace." It's an amazing testimony of his own experience.

God's Spirit convicts us of sin and gives us the power to forsake it. When we receive Christ as our Savior, He does for us what we are powerless to do in our own strength. That's amazing grace. —Dennis Fisher

Amazing grace—how sweet the sound—
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind but now I see. —Newton

God claims by grace those who have no claim to grace.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Accepted By God

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[Soaring Feather]

Good evening, Aeronaut.

[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.

[Soaring Feather]

Most beautiful flowers today. Thank you men.

[luvie]

How beautiful. Thank you Tonkin.

[Aeronaut]

Hello BF.

[luvie]

Good evening, Mayor! Thank you so much for today's lesson from God's Word.

It is amazing that He offers His grace to us in spite of ourselves. Thank God He does!

Are you having a good weekend?

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Thanks for the thread Tonk. God bless our troops, God hold their families this holiday season. I think of the children who have a parent serving overseas, and I am sure it is a difficult time for them.My Christmas wish is that they are all home by this time next year-having completed their mission. Hail the peace keepers-our heroes.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Hail the peace keepers-our heroes."

AMEN

[SandRat]

Instead of verse I thought this would fit best for today

Navy chaplains celebrate birthday
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification #: 20051125151633
Story by Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson



MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 25, 2005) -- For 230 years, the Navy Chaplain Corps has served America by helping service members and their family members during times of need. They often have provided counseling and someone to confide in when on deployment to combat zones and numerous other places around the world.

Nov. 28, 1775, the Navy Chaplain Corps was established to govern the new Continental Navy for the United States militaries and their service members — a job that they have been doing ever since.

The first chaplain is believed to be Reverend Benjamin Balch, a Harvard graduate, who, on Oct. 30, 1799, was commissioned as the first Navy chaplain under the new Department of the Navy.

In 1841, general regulations mandated ordination and good moral character be the characteristics of Navy chaplains, a regulation that stands today.

“I think the greatest thing is the fact that we’ve been a part of the United States military since its inception,” said Lt. Cmdr. Diane M. Wilson, commanding chaplain, Combat Service Support Group 3, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. “It’s always good to remember those who came before us, members who are putting themselves in harm’s way today and to look forward to where we’re going to be in the future.”

Wilson said the Navy Chaplains Corps is 230 years old and is going strong, and chaplains will always be there to support military members and their families.

“For the anniversary, we do a similar ceremony to what Marines do at their ball,” said Wilson. “We have the oldest and newest member to the Chaplains Corps cut the cake, and then have a guest speaker.”

Navy Chaplains have proved themselves in many ways, some even being awarded the Medal of Honor.

Lt. Cmdr. Joseph T. O’Callahan, Navy chaplain, was awarded the Medal of Honor for putting his life on the line when he comforted and encouraged injured crewmen during an attack on the USS Franklin by Japanese enemy aircraft during offensive operations near Kobe, Japan, on March 19, 1945.

Navy chaplains do not work alone; enlisted religious program specialists are their assistants and help out in many ways, supporting clergy of all faiths. These Navy RPs set up religious activities and maintain and operate religious facilities on ships and on shore.

“While deployed, we have a lot of different tasks,” said Chief Fermin T. Ancho, religious program coordinator, MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. “My main job is to protect the chaplain, and provide him with transportation. So in a way, I’m like a bodyguard for the chaplain during deployments.”

Ancho said he thinks that the Navy Chaplain Corps was established at a perfect time.

“The military was in desperate need for spiritual relief at that time,” said the Waipahu, Hawaii native. “Military personnel are people and have emotions and the chaplains were there for them to confide in and to see to their spiritual needs. Chaplains were very much needed.”

Ancho said he is unsure of the exact reason why the Navy Chaplain Corps was created, but, in his opinion, he thinks it was because the Marine Corps was created 18 days earlier. Perhaps it was because there was a need for spiritual help more frequently, but it is likely that it was just a coincidence that they were established around the same timeframe.

As the 230th anniversary of the Navy Chaplain Corps rolls around, we’re reminded of the importance of Navy chaplains, said Wilson a Tracy, Calif. native.

“We’re 230 and going strong, and I don’t see anything changing anytime soon.”

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[luvie]

Good evening Aeronaut. Good to see another beautiful aircraft.

[The Mayor]

Yes, relaxing now after working.

[Aeronaut]

Hey LUV.

[EsmeraldaA]

Thank you for Sunday's thread Mr. Tonkin. :)