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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BE KIND TO STRANGERS ~ 16 September 2012
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Posted on 09/15/2012 5:04:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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BE KIND TO STRANGERS
Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
A clique is an exclusive group, one to which not everyone is welcome. Being "in" makes us feel important, but being "out" can be very painful. I find that even the church is full of cliques. As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, you and I are instructed in the Word of God to make strangers feel welcome, to be hospitable toward them, and not to mistreat them in any way. This is especially important in church. I wonder how many people finally get up enough courage to visit a church on Sunday morning but never go back because everyone there ignored them. Of course, not all churches are cold and uncaring. Many are warm, friendly, and loving; and those are the ones that will flourish. Everyone wants to be accepted, made to feel welcome, and loved. God gave the Israelites specific instructions not to wrong or oppress strangers, telling them to remember that they were once strangers in the land themselves (See Exodus 22:21). We have all been the new person at work or at school, in a neighborhood or a church. We should remember how much we appreciated those who took the initiative to be friendly with us. We must always remember the golden rule: "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you" (Luke 6:31 NIV). From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday Life by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission from Joyce Meyer Ministries
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To: E.G.C.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...glad to hear your brother is doing better. Finding a source of “trouble” is always a good thing. Now that they have an idea, they can better treat him.
Prayers continue for his return to 100% good health.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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09/16/2012 3:01:54 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Cindy
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Cindy.
Thank you for the links.
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posted on
09/16/2012 3:07:48 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; ...
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09/16/2012 3:10:43 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
A blessed Lord’s Day to you Kathy.
Thank you so much for the Sunday chapel thread each week.
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09/16/2012 3:14:43 AM PDT
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Cindy
To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Thanks, unique, for the pastries.
Coffee is always on........
How about a donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
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09/16/2012 3:15:09 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; The Sailor; Azbushgal; ...
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09/16/2012 3:18:36 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Cindy
Thanks....I’m off to find my bed.
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09/16/2012 3:24:38 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Sunday Morning Coffee Bump.
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09/16/2012 4:46:57 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; CelticLass; ...
Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We have more rain headed our way this morning.
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posted on
09/16/2012 4:58:54 AM PDT
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Arrowhead1952
("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)
To: Arrowhead1952
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posted on
09/16/2012 5:17:01 AM PDT
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Arrowhead1952
("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)
To: Kathy in Alaska; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; jackv; jaycee; ...
L'SHANA TOVAH!
23. The Lord said to Moses, 24. Say to the Israelites: On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of sabbath rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts. 25. Do no regular work, but present a food offering to the Lord.
L'SHANA TOVAH
MAY YOUR NAME BE INSCRIBED IN THE BOOK OF LIFE
ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)
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posted on
09/16/2012 5:21:44 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
To: left that other site
Thank you very much.
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09/16/2012 5:56:09 AM PDT
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MestaMachine
(obama kills and bo stinks)
To: Kathy in Alaska
A Blessed Lords Day to you and yours, Kathy. ((HUGS))
Had a good day and got seriously mugged.
Monsoon season has basically ended. Rainfall total is the highest according to reports is the highest in 3 yrs.
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09/16/2012 6:50:25 AM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
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09/16/2012 12:10:59 PM PDT
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luvie
(All my heroes wear camos)
To: LUV W
Sunday music bump.
((HUGS))Good Sunday afternoon, LUV W. How's it going?
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posted on
09/16/2012 12:38:34 PM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: All
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posted on
09/16/2012 4:12:11 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover; Diver Dave
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09/16/2012 4:13:37 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Arrowhead1952
Arrowhead.....#50!!
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posted on
09/16/2012 4:15:44 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
09/16/2012 4:23:34 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
Good Evening To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!
Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!
Evening Colors (click)
May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!
May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!
May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!
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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)
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09/16/2012 4:25:31 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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