FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 08 March 2012

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

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies’ military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[jessduntno]

Coot (above) looks EXACTLY like my dear departed Pepper, red collar and all, long gone but not forgotten. Morning to you! Thanks for the smile. She was best damn dog I ever had or ever will have and still miss her doing the El Camino dance when I got down the keys to the truck......

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[The Mayor]

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The Enemy Of Trust
March 8, 2012

Military commanders always want to have enough troops to accomplish their mission. Most would prefer having too many not too few, but not everyone agrees on just how many troops will be enough.

When Gideon recruited an army of 32,000 men to stand against those who oppressed the Israelites, the Lord told him, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me’” (Judg. 7:2).

So the Lord began to reduce Gideon’s army. When the fearful were allowed to leave, 22,000 men went home (v.3). A second reduction cut the force from the remaining 10,000 to 300 troops, of whom the Lord said, “By the three hundred . . . I will save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand” (v.7). And so it happened (vv.19-23).

In our life of faith, our resources can become the enemy of trust. God wants us to depend on Him, not our own strength, whether physical, financial, or intellectual.

When the Lord reduces our resources from “32,000 to 300,” it is not punishment. It is preparation for Him to be glorified through our lives as we acknowledge and trust His power.

Trust in God and you will know
He can vanquish any foe;
Simply trust Him day by day—
He will be your strength and stay. —D. De Haan

When God gives us an impossible task— it becomes possible.

Read: Judges 7:2-8

The Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many.” —Judges 7:2

Bible in a Year:
Judges 5-8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, jessduntno...glad Coot could bring you a smile for your long gone, but not forgotten, Pepper.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Nana Hope grabs the gold!!

And you don't have to share the top spot with anyone. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....jessduntno snags the silver!!

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!





BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (RELEASED)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Publius]

Hi, Kathy.

((HUGS))

Just finished my research for Friday night's music mayhem. This week it's the songbook of Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Should be fun, and there are a lot of great tunes.

[SkyDancer]

Hi All - Sad to learn of our British comrades loss of six of their lads.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[luvie]

Thanks for opening the Canteen, Kathy! (((hugs)))

We ALWAYS remember the troops here! That’s why I love it! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this evening! Another short visit for me this evening.



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Publius...((HUGS))...hope you are feeling much better.

Sounds like some good music on the way.

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you have PT? Time to rest.

Hope your day went well.

I’m on my way home.

[ConorMacNessa]

Yes, I had PT tonight - fairly vigorous session. Safe trip home!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)