FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ U-571 ~ 28 August 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

U-571

U-571 is a truly an "on the edge of your seat" film about a US Navy crew trying to sail a Nazi U-Boat to England in 1942 (won't explain how that happens, see the movie). In one scene, the boat is attacked by depth charges from a German destroyer. The crew turns to the young skipper for guidance and asks what they should do to save the boat and their lives. He says he doesn't know.

Somehow they survive this attack. The wise, crusty Chief then has a fatherly chat with the skipper in a quiet moment over coffee. He explains that he let the crew down because they need to believe he knows everything, even when he doesn't. Why? Because their lives are in his hands, they have to have absolute confidence in the ability, knowledge and judgment of their skipper.

A submarine crew needs to have confidence in their skipper. We need to have confidence in ourselves. So often, the difference between success and failure is not intelligence or innate ability, but attitude! Many people condition themselves into believing they aren't as smart or capable as other people. They suffer from low self esteem. Even though they are every bit as intelligent as the next person, because they constantly down-rate themselves, they think they can never be successful. Eventually, their belief that they are doomed to fail becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy.

We must live with a strong confidence (not to say, arrogance) in our abilities and potential. This confidence will fuel our will to succeed, and once again, the belief we can do the job and succeed becomes self-fulfilling prophesy. We are all Winners!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz, USN

 

[luvie]

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[beachn4fun]

Woo Hoo!

[luvie]

:)

Just knew you’d do an end run! LOL!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. Thanks for the report. Thank God you’re safe. Praying for your other family members.

[ConorMacNessa]

All is well at the MacNessa household - a lot of rain - some wind but much less than we expected. We were on the western side of the storm track. The knee is about the same today - the bruising on the left quad is more visible. Will probably be able to go to work tomorrow - rest today. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday! 
 
Lamh Foistenach Abu!

Posting from my BlackBerry mobile HQ.

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!

GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE

In the coldest and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered those prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting glory and bestowed His manifold benefits upon the new Nation.

In like manner, let our prayers now rise for our heroes in the American military who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and keep them in the shelter of Your healing wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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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 we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

The Lord’s Prayer – Andrea Bocelli

DEAR GOD, who suffered torment, agony,
and death upon the Cross to free our souls
from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend
our troops. Guide them in the performance of
their duties. Strengthen them to endure hard-
ship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan from the chains of terror and slavery,
foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all
to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

THE NAVY HYMN

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!

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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)

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Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

It has been downgraded to a tropical storm.
Raining heavily with wind gusts 40 to 60 mph.
Prayers for all east coast Freepers!

[Publius]

If you have to work today, it won’t be as bad as everyone thought.

[fatima]

Stay safe,we were up half the night with this.Major flooding going on now with Neshaminy Creek down the road and down the street the road is washed out in a few places.Shore place survived:)

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[fatima]

Glad everything is A-OK.We had a rough night but the shore house survived.A Realtor sent me pics.Our house in Bucks County is fine and no water in basement.Very tired right now.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I do have to work..
The rain is VERY heavy at this point, and it is the visibility that worries me at this point.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha kakahiaka Doc!

Good to hear the news but perhaps a little more R&R might be the ticket for you tomorrow.

Enjoy your Sunday, see ya later.

[ConorMacNessa]

Aloha, Biglook! Can't afford to lose the hours.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Cindy.

Thank you for the links.

[luvie]

Hi, Sis! (((hugs)))

I’ve been thinking of you and so glad that it isn’t worse. Thank you for letting us know you’re ok, and I hope and pray it stays that way for ya. You have all those huge trees......

[luvie]

Statler Brothers~Amazing Grace

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir~How Great Thou Art

Tad Robinson~No More Night

McCoy Singers~How Deep The Father's Love.wma

Gaithers~Jesus, The Way-Maker.wma

Statler Brothers~Sweet Beulah Land

Gaithers~It Is Finished

GOD BLESS YOU THIS LORD'S DAY!