[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!

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]

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

[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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[EsmeraldaA]

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

[luvie]

[click on picture]
~~~~~~~~~
"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[AZamericonnie]

LeeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[laurenmarlowe]

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful

[laurenmarlowe]

Iraqis, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment build new school
By Sgt. 1st Class Donald Sparks

WESTERN NINEWA PROVINCE, Iraq (Army News Service, Nov. 23, 2005.) -- Seconds after Col. H.R. McMaster stepped out of his helicopter, the thumping hum of rotating blades became a whisper as the sounds of festive drum beating and blaring horns filled the air in the background outside the village of Tall Qussab, Iraq.

Walking toward musicians, McMaster, who commands the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, instantly found himself mobbed by dozens of school-aged children waving Iraqi flags and cheering.

After patting several heads and shaking hands with the children, he was finally near the objective of his visit – an Iraqi school that was built through the partnership of troopers under his charge and the residents of the small town.

McMaster smiled uncontrollably as he watched nearly 200 Iraqis celebrate, through dance and music, the grand opening of the new school.

Collective cooperation

“This is amazing, and I’m truly touched,” McMaster said. “These are just some of the most beautiful children here. This school represents what happens when we work collectively to bring security here in Iraq.”

The rest of the story

[StarCMC]

Thank you for today's Canteen Tonk!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you for posting Chapel, Tonk!
*HUG*
A Blessed and peaceful Sunday to all...
Ms.B

[JLO]

Please add keywords to a thread, everyone. Some folks search by keywords.

PRAYFORTHETROOPS; SUPPORTOURTROOPS; SUPPORTTHETROOPS; TROOPSUPPORT;

[JLO]

Please add keywords to a thread, everyone. Some folks search by keywords.

PRAYFORTHETROOPS; SUPPORTOURTROOPS; SUPPORTTHETROOPS; TROOPSUPPORT;

Whoops, double post, lol.

[Radix]

 

 

Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan waits for the next copy of her book to sign after the release of her new book 'Not one more mother's child' in Crawford, Texas November 26, 2005.

 

Autographed copies available, no lines, no waiting!

 

 

 

Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan waits for people to show up at her book signing near President Bush's ranch on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 in Crawford, Texas.

 

Other than the objective MSM reporters, people are staying away in droves!

 

 

 

Capt. Ronald Leach, center, examines a local child with the help of Sgt. Georgina Kirkland, left, during a community health outreach program services mission conducted in Qudria, north of Baghdad, on Thursday.

 

 NY Times report: the Army does not hold babies properly according to the Dr. Spock baby care guide.

 

 

 

A soldier dressed up as an American Pilgrim enjoys a Thanksgiving meal at his forward operating base in Baghdad, on Thursday. U.S. contractor Halliburton, estimates that troops will consume about 300,000 pounds of Turkey, traditionally served on the American holiday, at bases worldwide.

 

Squanto, Massasoit, Samoset, and Private Pyle enjoy a beer at Thanksgiving Day dinner in Iraq.

 

 

 

 

A soldier gets ready to enter his dining facility dressed as a turkey for a special Thanksgiving meal at his forward operating base in Baghdad, on Thursday.

 

The new "state of the art" NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) equipment now comes in holiday colors.

 

 

The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, greets troops during a visit to their forward operating base in Baghdad, on Thursday, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Diplomacy at the point of a turkey drumstick!

 

 

 

Friends and family members of the Kansas National Guard 778th Transportation Company celebrate as buses carrying guardsmen arrive at Fort Riley, Kan., on Thursday. The unit, which has been deployed for 15 months, landed at Forbes Field in Topeka, Kan., that day.

 

Hey, 778th, you are no longer not in Kansas anymore.

 

 

Noah Torres, 7, shows his grandfather, Sgt. Emilio Ramirez, that he lost a tooth while Ramirez was away, during a ceremony at the Army Aviation Facility, in Phoenix, on Wednesday. Ramirez was deployed to Iraq for 11 months with the Arizona National Guard’s Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation (air assault).

 

 

 

 

Staff Sgt. Lee Smith, of Scranton, Kan., holds up a sign that he made for his children, Samantha and Dani, as he gets off the plane at Forbes Field in Topeka, Kan., on Thursday. Smith is a member of the Kansas National Guard’s 778th Transportation Company, which returned home after a 15-month deployment to Iraq.

[MNJohnnie]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1529168/posts

New poll shows most American agree Democrats are hurting morale with critic of Iraq War. See above thread for more info

[tomkow6]

 

SALUTE!

 

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning, Chaplain!!

Good morning, Canteen Crew !

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 

[tomkow6]

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

Three friends die in a car accident and they go to an orientation in heaven.

They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?

The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, and a great family man."

The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher which made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow."

The last guy replies, "I would like to hear them say ... Look, He's Moving!"

[tomkow6]

 

Chicagoland Weather

November 27, 2005
Chicago, IL
Sunrise	6:55 AM (CST)
Sunset	4:22 PM (CST)
Hrs. of Daylight	9 Hrs., 27 Mins

Currently
48°

Light Rain

	Hi: 54

	Lo: 48

 

5 Day Forecast

 

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

 

Showers/Wind

High:	53
Low:	34

 

Rain/Snow

High:	38
Low:	23

 

Mostly Sunny

High:	36
Low:	24

 

Few Snow Showers

High:	34
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Partly Cloudy

High:	29
Low:	15

 

[tomkow6]

Sunday, Nov. 27

 

12:00 PM Central

     VS                    

1st PLACE CHICAGO BEARS                   Tampa Bay Buccaneers

FYI: Da BEARS are 3 point UNDER DOGS!
 

 

Sunday, Nov. 27

 

12:00 PM Central

     VS                    

1st PLACE CHICAGO BEARS                   Tampa Bay Buccaneers

FYI: Da BEARS are 3 point UNDER DOGS!