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

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[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

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

Good Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Kathy! The walker makes a big difference.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours, Nana Hope, and thanks for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[nkycincinnatikid]

Hi Kathy!
Wow with Matthew McConnahey, Bill Paxton AND Harvey Keitel, how did this blockbuster movie stay beneath the radar, sorry, sonar.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Doc!

,i>Not feeling too bad

Best news I've heard today! Had me worried there for a bit and with the storm on your doorstep, a bit more than a bit.

[PROCON]

Evening Navy Bro!!

Glad you're getting around, makes all the difference, more prayers your way!

[ConorMacNessa]

Aloha, Biglook! The wind is finally picking up here. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge was closed about 90 minutes ago - 65-80 mph winds there - would blow a car right off into the drink. Will be in the walker for a couple of days in all likelihood. Hope all is well with you!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a wonderful good evening to you, kid. I like the sonar reference. LOL! I know I’ve seen the movie, but I need to see it again.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Army Bro! Thanks for the prayers - they really help!

In the midst of this storm, members of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) continue to stand guard over the Tomb of the Unknowns as they have done for over three quarters of a century. God Bless them and may they continue their mission forever!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Arrowhead1952]

Thanks Kathy. I am close to logging off for today. Have a Blessed Sunday.

[rickyc]

Anyone - what channel is it on?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[BIGLOOK]

Never liked the Chesapeake Bay Bridge even on balmy day......guess it takes some getting used to if you're going to transit it often.

I've been on the phone to my brother in upstate NY early this weekend after hearing Irene may make a sudden left turn and head up the Hudson. It's raining there but not from the tropical storm, from another low coming in from the west. More worries.

But this is the Sunday Chapel thread, so let me pray that all goes well for all in path of the storm, Lord hear my prayer, and get Geraldo off the air.

[ConorMacNessa]

Amen to that, Shipmate!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[PROCON]

members of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) continue to stand guard over the Tomb of the Unknowns as they have done for over three quarters of a century.

Man, I need to get to the East coast one of these days and see the Tomb of the Unknowns, and the Vietnam Wall, and all the other great American monuments...one of these days, one of these days...

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Did all of Hurricane Irene pass you by?

How is Linda?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Arrowhead.

[Dubya]

Our Father WHO ARE IN Heaven,

keep our troops from being caught in a deadly trap or hidden danger.

Send out Your angels to encamp around them, accompany and defend and preserve our soldiers’ lives.

We ask You to protect them that NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST THEM WOULD PROSPER OR HIT ITS MARK.

Grant peace and comfort to their families and let Your mercies be NEW every morning for these dedicated men and women in uniform.

In Christ’s name,
Amen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[AZamericonnie]

A blessed day to you & yours as well Kathy! *hugs*