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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ GIVING ~ June 1, 2008
The Canteen Crew ^ | May 31, 2008 | Serving the Best Troops in the WORLD!

Posted on 05/31/2008 5:06:15 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma


 
 

 

 


 


GIVING





There is a story of two young men who were working their way through Stanford University. The day came when they were broke, and something had to be done. One of them had an idea. They would engage the great Paderewski for a piano recital and put their profits toward their board and tuition. All they had to do was guarantee two thousand dollars.

The recital was held but only sixteen hundred dollars was raised. Following the performance, the two young men went to Paderewski, offered him the $1600 and added a promissory note for $400 which indicated they would earn the balance as quickly as possible and send it to him. "No," replied Paderewski, "that isn't necessary." In addition to tearing up the note, he also gave them back all but 10% of the sixteen hundred dollars.

The years went by, and Pederewski became Premier of Poland. The devastation of World War I descended upon Europe, and he was faced with the prospect of starvation for thousands of people. Only one man could help him, the United States Food Administrator at the time. Soon thousands of tons of food began to arrive in Poland for distribution among the people. Following the gift of life-giving food, Paderewski went to Paris to thank the U.S. Food Administrator for the relief he had sent. The administrator told Paderewski, "That's not necessary, Mr. Paderewski. You don't remember, but you once helped me when I was a student without income or money for food. I never forgot it."

The gifts we give come back to us in many different ways.

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

 


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1 posted on 05/31/2008 5:06:16 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
In Your Holy Name, Amen!

2 posted on 05/31/2008 5:06:34 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

1?


3 posted on 05/31/2008 5:07:14 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: SandRat

No. Your post reads #3.


4 posted on 05/31/2008 5:08:01 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
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To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...

O God, I beseech You, watch over those exposed to the horror of war, and the spiritual dangers of a soldier’s or sailor’s life.

Give them such a strong faith that no human respect may ever lead them to deny it, nor fear ever to practice it. By Your grace, O God, fortify them against the contagion of bad example, that being preserved from vice, and serving You faithfully, they may be ready to meet you face to face when they are so called: through Christ our Lord. Amen


5 posted on 05/31/2008 5:08:19 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: SandRat

:)


6 posted on 05/31/2008 5:08:19 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
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To: SandRat

In Your Name....AMEN!


7 posted on 05/31/2008 5:08:48 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; MoJo2001; StarCMC; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; tongue-tied; laurenmarlowe; ...
Please enjoy our Guest Military Chaplain’s lesson.






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!

8 posted on 05/31/2008 5:09:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Brad's Gramma

Aloha Grams!


9 posted on 05/31/2008 5:09:43 PM PDT by BIGLOOK
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To: BIGLOOK

Aloha, BIGLOOK! I hope you have a blessed Lord’s Day!


10 posted on 05/31/2008 5:11:15 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Thanks for this evenings’s thread Brad’s Gramma and happy Lord’s Day!!


11 posted on 05/31/2008 5:16:28 PM PDT by PROCON (Hillary '08)
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To: PROCON

And a Happy Lord’s Day to you too, PROCON!


12 posted on 05/31/2008 5:17:45 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

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June 1, 2008
Chums
We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you. —Colossians 1:3

In 19th-century England, debtors’ prison housed those unfortunate souls who couldn’t pay their bills. New prisoners were escorted to the “chummage,” a prison dormitory. Since the people were not there for violent crimes, a spirit of trust and camaraderie soon developed. They played games together and had plenty to eat. Some were even allowed private rooms.

In time, the prisoners began to refer to each other as “chums.” Later, the word caught on outside the prison walls and took on the meaning of “a cordial friend.”

Deep bonds of friendship also take place in Christian ministry. Those who worked alongside Paul were not strangers to persecution and imprisonment. But a common mission created a deep sense of connectedness. In his letter to the believers in Colosse, Paul called Epaphras a “fellow servant” (1:7). The term can be paraphrased as “together slave” or “one who serves the same master with another.”

When believers live under the lordship of Christ, they can see their lives intertwined in service. By serving as slaves to Christ, a spiritual camaraderie results that transcends being “chums.” And that special relationship will continue on into eternity!

Working together with others,
Serving the Lord day or night,
Telling the story of Jesus
Promises endless delight. —Hess

Christians stand strong when they stand together.


Bible in One Year: Psalms 63–65


13 posted on 05/31/2008 5:21:56 PM PDT by The Mayor ( In GodÂ’s works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
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To: BIGLOOK; SandRat; Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska
Sheesh guys, my little girl is going to the Senior Prom tonight, what's up with that?

I'm feeling old!/LOL

14 posted on 05/31/2008 5:24:23 PM PDT by PROCON (Hillary '08)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Good evening, BG.

Good evening, all.

15 posted on 05/31/2008 5:25:45 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Teachers open the door. It's up to you to enter.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

What a wonderful story..Thank you, Brad’s Gramma.


16 posted on 05/31/2008 5:26:12 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)
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To: sneakers; vigilante2; Jade Falcon; Laurita; txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; KB4W; ...
Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 



17 posted on 05/31/2008 5:27:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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Hi Tanniker!

School done for summer yet?!

18 posted on 05/31/2008 5:28:26 PM PDT by PROCON (Hillary '08)
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Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.


19 posted on 05/31/2008 5:33:33 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: HopeandGlory
Good Evening and thanks for tonight's Pledge!!

How is your weekend progressing?!

20 posted on 05/31/2008 5:36:14 PM PDT by PROCON (Hillary '08)
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