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[Kathy in Alaska]

Remembering 68-69TonkinGulfYatchclub

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[ButThreeLeftsDo]

We miss you Tonk.

[The Mayor]

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June 12, 2009

A Fair Trade

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READ: Psalm 119:161-168

I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure. —Psalm 119:162

Scott and Mary Crickmore poured 15 years of their lives into helping to translate the New Testament in the Maasina dialect. It was for the Fulani tribe in the West African nation of Mali.

After the initial draft, Mary visited nearby villages and read it to people. She sat in huts with a group of men or women listening to them discuss what they understood. That helped her to make sure the words they were using in the translation were accurate and clear.

Some people would think that the Crickmores’ sacrifice was too great—giving up their comfortable lifestyle, changing their diet to mush and rice, and living in less-than-ideal circumstances for those 15 years. But the Crickmores say it was “a fair trade,” because now the Fulani people have the Word of God in a language they can read.

The psalmist delighted in God’s Word. He stood in awe of it, rejoiced over it, loved it, and obeyed it (Ps. 119:161-168). He found great peace and hope in the Word.

The Fulani people are now able to discover the “great treasure” (v.162) of God’s Word. Would you agree with the Crickmores that any effort and sacrifice to get the Bible to others is “a fair trade”?

The Bible brings great hope and peace,
Beyond all earthly measure;
So we must share it with all those
Who don’t possess this treasure. —Sper

One measure of our love for God is what we’re willing to do to share His Word with others.
Bible in One Year: Ezra 3-5; John 20

[SouthernHawk]

Flowers for the Ladies!(Looks like Tonkin has been BUSY!!!! – LOL!!!!)

With mixed emotions, we remember with sadness the passing of a GREAT CANTEENER! TONKIN, we are forever grateful to you for you work to support the Canteen. Good evening to our military and good morning to the whole Canteen crew.

Warm up exercise for today . . . . .

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A three-year-old walked up to a pregnant lady while waiting with his mother in the doctors office.
He inquisitively asked the lady, "Why is your stomach so big?"
She replied, "I'm having a baby."
With big eyes, he asked, "Is the baby in your stomach?"
She answered, "He sure is."
Then the little boy, with a puzzled look, asked, "Is it a good baby?"
She said, "Oh, yes. It's a real good baby."
With an even more surprised and shocked look, he asked, "Then why did you eat him?"

[fanfan]

Tonk bump!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Dang. Just, Dang!

RIP, Buddy. Smooth sailing from here on out. :)

[ex 98C MI Dude]

I really miss that man. RIP Tonk.

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[SandRat]

Tonk I'm Keeping my promise to about sending flowers to the FreepLadies on Mother's Day and Valentine's Day just like you used to do.

[jackv]

Good ole Tonkin! God bless his soul!

[laurenmarlowe]

We miss you Mr. Tonkin.

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[NautiNurse]

Beautiful tribute to a dedicated patriot and FReeper who is missed by many. A year has passed all too quickly in his absence.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!



Fair winds and a following sea, Tonk.

[Lady Jag]

Tonk, you on duty? I need you.

[MeekMom]

WHAT A THREAD!
**sniff**

[fatima]

Wow,2 years.Doesn’t seem that long.(((((Hugs)))))God bless Our Tonk.Took forever to type in his name.He said just call me Tonk.

[MarineBrat]

We miss ya Tonk! Semper Paratus!