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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BACK TO SCHOOL!
~ August 31, 2008
Serving the Best Troops and Veterans in the WORLD!!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 08/30/2008 5:00:12 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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BACK TO SCHOOL!
By Naval Support Activity Chapel Staff
A child came home from his first day of school. His mother asked, What did you learn today? He said, Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.
Going back to school is always difficult for both teachers and students. It also means more traffic with school buses back on the road, probably the only ones delighted about schools reopening are the parents.
Going back to school can be a milestone. Kindergarten, sixth grade, high school and college are all significant marks of progress and change (especially when the kid finally gets a job!). For parents, these can be good times to reflect -- and perhaps to set new goals.
It is good to reflect on memories of your kids growing up, and how proud you are of who they are becoming. It is also important to understand what they will need next as they grow and develop.
An important goal is not only to ensure that they learn reading, writing and arithmetic, but also that they learn about God as well. The Bible tells us to train and teach our children in the ways of God (Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4). One great way to do this is to take them to church.
Chaplain Rob Beede, NSA Mid-South Command Chaplain
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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August 31, 2008
Wonderful Mystery
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12
The headline in our
Grand Rapids Press wasnt good news. Fifteen million gallons of partially treated waste water suddenly disappeared from a storage lagoon in a water treatment facility. Just outside the small town of Sand Lake, Michigan, a 500- by-500-foot pond disappeared into a sinkhole.
The problem was that nobody knew where the wastewater went. According to a county spokesperson, It will depend on where it went before we can say what happened.
As I read the article, I imagined all the wrongs of my life as being like that missing filthy lagoon. In my clearest moments of faith, I can say in all honesty that I really dont know where they went, but they are gone. The last time I saw the real guilt of my envy, anger, and impatience, they were all nailed to the cross of a Man suffering for wrongs He never committed.
Where did my guilt go? The Bible gives me answers that I cant really understand: buried in the deepest sea (Mic. 7:19), as far as the east is from the west (Ps. 103:12), erased from the eternal books of heavens justice (Col. 2:13-15).
No, all I can really understand is that I owe unending gratefulness, praise, and honor to the One who bore our sina mystery of inexpressibly good news.
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing. Lyte
When God forgives, He removes our sin and restores our soul.
Bible in One Year:
Psalms 102104
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posted on
08/30/2008 5:33:27 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; MEG33; Mrs.Nooseman; alfa6; SandRat; HopeandGlory; EsmeraldaA; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!
Amazing Grace
by John Newton
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. . Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, . And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! . Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. . The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. . Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. . The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be forever mine. . When weve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, Weve no less days to sing Gods praise Than when wed first begun.
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posted on
08/30/2008 5:36:18 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: TMSuchman
LOL! Are you toasting the bus drivers, or giving them a cup?
Man, that's a whole lot of coffee.
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posted on
08/30/2008 5:42:30 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks, AZ, for LeAnn and Amazing Grace.
Good Lord’s Day to you. Is it still raining?
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posted on
08/30/2008 5:45:03 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: redrock; All
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posted on
08/30/2008 5:49:14 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
08/30/2008 5:53:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening Ma!!
How about that Gov. Palin?!
WOO-HOO!!
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:00:26 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(No more politics, I promise!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Hiya Conor!!
Can't stay long, but thought I'd pop in and say hi!!
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:04:09 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(No more politics, I promise!)
To: PROCON
Hi Procon! Where ya been, FRiend?
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:05:16 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Hey FRiend, I will be joining you all nightly pretty soon, been busy with other stuff.
:-)
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:07:51 PM PDT
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PROCON
(No more politics, I promise!)
To: PROCON
Looking forward to it - we've missed you!
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08/30/2008 6:09:04 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
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 Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline) CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou) Chris USA (amom) Chuck USA (RightOnline) COL Mike (gpapa) CMS USA David USAF (LUV W) Defender2 Deven USA (Shimmer) Ethan USMC (georgiabelle) Fred (DocRock) GulfWar1Vet USA IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) 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 Michael USAR (RightOnline) 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 Brian USA (repubmom) SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad) SGT Ev USA (Mozie) SGT Sean Reed (preed) SGT Spencer USA (grame) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Matt USA (repubmom) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SSG Mitchel Costa Jr USA (tina07) 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)
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:10:36 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:15:38 PM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: All; Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
08/30/2008 6:26:36 PM PDT
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
08/30/2008 7:20:25 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I Hope You are well This Sunday!!!
Thanks again for Sarah the Great!!
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posted on
08/30/2008 8:42:11 PM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the Temperature has been above 100 F since Easter Sunday and rain is only in the Movies)
To: philly-d-kidder
Good Lord’s Day to you, philly....prayers of strength for Sarah and her family as the MSM, et al, try to destroy her.
How is your sand? Outside your office I hope.
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posted on
08/30/2008 8:48:49 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: smokingfrog
Good Lord’s Day to you, smokingfrog....fabulous picture!! Looks like the photographer is going to be landed upon. LOL!
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posted on
08/30/2008 8:52:32 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
08/30/2008 8:53:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Are The Photos OK.. I Thought You Might enjoy them.. hahahaha
Viva Pallin!!
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posted on
08/30/2008 9:22:42 PM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the Temperature has been above 100 F since Easter Sunday and rain is only in the Movies)
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