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FReeper Canteen ~ The Berlin Airlift Part 2: Operations ~ 04 December 2017
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Posted on 12/03/2017 5:02:52 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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Christmas at MacPherson
December 4, 2017
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
Luke 1:68
About 230 families and individuals live at MacPherson Gardens, Block 72 in my neighborhood. Each person has his or her own life story. On the tenth floor resides an elderly woman whose children have grown up, gotten married, and moved out. She lives by herself now. Just a few doors away from her is a young couple with two kidsa boy and a girl. And a few floors below lives a young man serving in the army. He has been to church before; maybe he will visit again on Christmas Day. I met these people last Christmas when our church went caroling in the neighborhood to spread Christmas cheer.
Every Christmasas on the first Christmasthere are many people who do not know that God has entered into our world as a baby whose name is Jesus (Luke 1:68; 2:21). Or they do not know the significance of that eventit is good news that will cause great joy for all the people (2:10). Yes, all people! Regardless of our nationality, culture, gender, or financial status, Jesus came to die for us and offer us complete forgiveness so that we can be reconciled with Him and enjoy His love, joy, peace, and hope. All people, from the woman next door to the colleagues we have lunch with, need to hear this wonderful news!
On the first Christmas, the angels were the bearers of this joyous news. Today, God desires to work through us to take the story to others.
Lord, use me to touch the lives of others with the news of Your coming.
The good news of Jesuss birth is a source of joy for all people.
One of the great themes of Lukes gospel record is that it continually affirms that the message of Jesuss death and resurrection is for everyonenot just for Israel. Todays devotional declares that Christs coming would cause great joy for all the people (2:10). This important message continues later in this chapter when Simeon says that salvation is prepared in the sight of all nations and that Israels Messiah is both a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel (vv. 3032). At the conclusion of Lukes account, the risen Christ tells the two disciples on the Emmaus road that repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem (24:47). This message was not intended for Israel alone, nor are we to keep it to ourselves. The entire world is the object of Gods love.
For more on sharing your faith, see the Discovery Series booklet Truth with Love: Sharing the Story of Jesus.
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:03:08 PM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides" remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!
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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).
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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!!!!!!!
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:03:17 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska
Thanks so much for this wonderful story!
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:03:42 PM PST
by
PROCON
(It's much easier to fool someone than to convince them they've been fooled.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:26:44 PM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!![](http://www.navy.mil/navydata/communications/flags/charlie.gif)
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:34:22 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
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Thanks very much, Kathy and Star !
***HUGS***
The Berlin Airlift has always inspired me. I remember reading about it in my history books in elementary school. This was in the late 50s and the books rendered an accurate and positive account of the operation. These days, its probably not even mentioned in the history books used to indoctrinate our children into the Socialist collective.
The Berlin Airlift illustrates all that is good in America. Our Air Force boys faced constant peril on the run to and from Berlin, not only due to difficult landing conditions at the Berlin airports, but due to persistent harassment from Soviet fighters while flying through the corridors.
The exploits of and generosity shown by members of the American Armed Forces during the Berlin Airlift make me proud to be an American. Every one of the brave pilots, crew and support staff who took part in this operation merit admission to our Hall of Heroes!
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:36:52 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ The Berlin Airlift Part 2: Operations ~
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:39:47 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Ready to take on the new week, and December?
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posted on
12/03/2017 5:56:31 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...is work going well?
Do you have lights up at Casa MacNessa?
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posted on
12/03/2017 6:01:24 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Work is going fine, thanks! But it's totally time consuming. Sixty hours this week - Sunday the only day off.
No decorations up yet - we'll get the tree next weekend.
"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." |
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posted on
12/03/2017 6:07:05 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: PROCON
You’re welcome...a story that must be remembered.
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posted on
12/03/2017 6:32:19 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
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Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
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posted on
12/03/2017 6:39:41 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
Hope you had a relaxing day so you’ll be rested up for tomorrow.
Will there be four of you this week?
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:01:01 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO.
Did you and son-boy have a large time yesterday after getting his car cleaned up?
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:08:55 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: ConorMacNessa
Howdy do, Conor. *HUGZ*
Yikes! When you went back to work, you REALLY went back to work didn’t you?
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:11:47 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
Yo radu!
Yeah, we had a good time all day yesterday and did clean-up his car.
I'll put it up for sale sometime this week hoping for a quick sale.
Beautiful sunny weather all week with cooler temps but the sun is always welcome.
Have a good Sunday?
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:15:06 PM PST
by
PROCON
(It's much easier to fool someone than to convince them they've been fooled.)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Penny have a good walk today?
Right now we are contending with freezing rain. UGH!!
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:15:40 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
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Thanks, galzs, for this
wonderful story of giving
by the best troops in the world.
It's the true spirit of Christmas!
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:18:00 PM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freezing Rain? Ugh! I hate that more than snow.
We just came back from our evening walk and it was lovely.
Chilly though.
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posted on
12/03/2017 7:21:27 PM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
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