FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THINKING OUT OF THE BOX ~ 22 July 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

THINKING OUT OF THE BOX

"A new idea is first condemned as ridiculous, and then dismissed as trivial,
until finally it becomes what everybody knows."

-William James

One of the great war films of all time was made in the '50's, "Away All Boats", starring Jeff Chandler. It chronicles the adventures of a fictional APA (Amphibious Assault Ship, forerunner of today's LHA'a), USS BELINDA, fighting its way across the Pacific. The ship's skipper, Captain Jebediah Hawkes, is a seasoned veteran, a good guy, but not liked by the crew. They don't understand many of his methods and think he's aloof. In fact, his methods are genuinely innovative, and ultimately every one of his strategies saves the ship from disaster.

Then comes the Battle of Okinawa. BELINDA is struck by Kamikaze's. Many sailors are killed and the ship is dead in the water, no propulsion, with large gaping holes below the water-line. Captain Hawkes is mortally wounded and unconscious. The crew must figure out what to do on their own. They start to argue; one says we should do this, the other says, you're crazy, we must do that. Meanwhile, more Kamikaze's are headed their way.

Captain Hawkes hears the arguing through an open porthole in his stateroom, and with his last ounce of strength drags himself off the bed, to the bridge. He cries out to the startled officers with his last breath: "The children lead the mother, the children lead the mother!" He collapses and dies. The crew tries to figure out what he meant, and then they realize..."The children lead the mother!" Captain Hawkes was telling them to lower the landing craft into the water and have them tow the ship to safe waters! They quickly did this and saved the ship!

Captain Hawkes was at first shunned by the crew because they couldn't understand his novel way of doing business. Today we'd call him an "out-of-the-box thinker." We should always be on the lookout for new and better ways of doing things. Much of humanity's progress is a result of people who were not satisfied with the status quo and found novel and better ways to improve life for everyone.

God Bless & Stay Great!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Busy girl, that Mary...didn’t even have time to get over jet lag.

How was her foreign airlines flight?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[ConorMacNessa]

In a word, her flight was an ordeal from start to finish. Her flight from Nairobi was over an hour late taking off and by the time she got to Istanbul she missed her connecting flight to JFK. She had about an 8-hour layover in the Istanbul airport.

Her eventual flight to JFK departed at about Noon our time and she got in at JFK after 10:00 pm. Thus, she missed her connection to Baltimore, which had taken off at 8:30. I look into Amtrak - the cheapest fare I could find that allowed checked baggage was over $100.00. We decided to book her on Greyhound - cost of $40.00.

As it turns out she had met a nice young man on the flight out of Nairobi who was driving to Delaware. He and his father drove Mary down to the Maryland House rest area on I-95 in Maryland, where she was met by Mrs. MacNessa, her brothers David and John-Man, and Sir Winston. They brought her home from there, arriving at about 0500. A twenty-four hour odyssey, but all ended well.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family. Home you are having a nice weekend.

Most all day rain here.

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))

[The Mayor]

a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family

To you also my FRiend. We had a nice day here today, rain yesterday but we needed it.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!



Amazing Grace - Frank Patterson
(Click)

Please let me know by Freepmail if you want to get on or off my music pinglist

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

[Hoodat]

Revelation Song

We serve an awesome God! Bless each and every one of you.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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Amazing Grace
(Click)
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.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

[where's_the_Outrage?]

Isn’t it time to for the Chaplain picture to be in a current uniform, and he should be at least a Major by now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Find a couple pictures that you like better...I will consider them.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



The Lord’s Prayer
Andrea Bocelli
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DEAR LORD, 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.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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, ML...((HUGS))

Did you have to work today? Linda get a good walk? Sunshine?

It has been raining here most of the day.

A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and Linda.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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THE NAVY HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save
(Click)



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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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

I wonder if any of all the FRiends and Heroes who post on this Canteen are familiar with the story of The Twenty-three Angels?

The story was related to me by a fellow Navy 'Nam Vet 12 or 15 years ago and I have forgotten most of it. All I remember is that someone was in danger in Africa, apparently in the jungle with no weapons. During the greatest hour of danger, he was attended by twenty-three angels, who kept him safe from harm.

Ultimately he returned to America. He went to a church, maybe his own, and related the events of his trip to Africa, and that he had been protected by twenty-three angels in his hour of greatest danger. There he learned that during the time of his greatest danger, he had been prayed for by twenty-three of the members of the congregation of that church.

I'm sorry that I can't remember the particulars of that story in any greater detail. Is there anyone here who can fill in the gaps for me?



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

I rather favor this one myself:



Navy Chaplain giving Communion during Battle of Iwo Jima to members of the 5th Marine Division



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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]

My goodness...she had quite the adventure. Something about lemons and lemonade.

But it sounds like she met a young gentleman that helped the “missed” parts of her trip go easier, AND have someone to share with.

Glad she is safely home...but already on another “mission”.

[ConorMacNessa]

Yes, another mission - this one much shorter and not so far from home - she's about two hours away. The first year she did this one she was only 15 - I had to drive her down myself. It's a project that is near and dear to our hearts. I may have mentioned on the Canteen that my son David was diagnosed with a soft-tissue cancer in 1999, when he was 5 years old. The Special Love Camps and Weekends were a great support to us during his treatment and after. Mary has stayed with it as a counselor - I think she has an innate affinity to people in need. She has done well in this, in the African missions and in projects at St. Joe's for the developmentally challenged.

We are very proud of her.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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]

It sure does take a special person to thrive and be able to help others at the same time. You should be proud.

[Cindy]

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