FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ CHARACTER ~ 31 May 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

CHARACTER

A wise person once said, "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing to him or for him." (author unknown) Columnist Ann Landers put it this way, "The best index of a person’s character is how he treats people who can do him absolutely no good." In the Christian Scriptures, the Apostle Paul talks about entertaining "angels unawares." (Hebrews 13:1) What these writers are talking about here is more than an act. It’s an attitude - about life, about people, and most importantly, about the dignity and worth of every person. They’re referring to a life-cultivated habit of treating others with kindness, compassion, generosity and charity. Our true measure is best demonstrated by how we treat those from whom we have nothing personally to gain or lose, in the world’s sense, that is. Allow me to illustrate.

Many years ago reporters gathered at a Chicago railroad station to await the arrival of a newly selected Nobel Prize winner. As the six-feet-four inches tall giant, with bushy hair and a large mustache, stepped off the train, anxious reporters gathered around him. Amidst flashing cameras, important officials extended their hands and voiced how honored they were to meet the Nobel Laureate. He thanked them and then, looking over the crowd, asked to be excused for a moment. With quick steps he walked through the crowd until he reached an elderly woman who was struggling with two large suitcases.

Easily picking up the two bags in his big hands, smiling all the while, he graciously and attentively escorted the woman to a bus. As he helped her aboard, he extended to her his warmest wishes for a safe journey. Meanwhile, the anxious crowd had tagged along behind him, watching and taking in his every move. Turning to them he said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting." The man was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the world-famous missionary doctor who had spent his life helping the poorest of the poor in Lambarene, Africa.

Said a member of the reception committee to one of the reporters: "That’s the first time I ever saw a sermon walking."

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

[The Mayor]

Riots and protests all over the city of Buffalo, been going on for 7 hours.
What an absolute disgrace these people are.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

So, where did you go earlier today? Have good flights tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I walked out on the deck, down the stairs to turn the water for the sprinkler, and before I could get back up the stairs, I had at least one mosquito bite. He will bite no one ever again as I caught him in the act and smooshed him!

I’m not real allergic, but I always get dime size lumps, or bigger. So no deck time today. Besides not long after the clouds and drizzle rolled in. LOL!

[radu]

Heck, as big as mosquitos are up north, I’m surprised the bumps aren’t the size of half dollars. LOL

Too bad they ruined any outside plans. At least there’s one less to harass you now.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Sunday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Doin’ pretty good here. Finally enjoying some pretty weather like you’ve had.

Did you and Gizmo have a good outing yesterday? Did you have to share the lake with a crowd?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Plantar Fascitis! OUCH!

Yes....hope it feels better soon.

Hope Blue comes home soon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Luv, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thank you for the hymns.

[Kathy in Alaska]

What an absolute disgrace these people are.

So, So true!! Hope you are safely away from them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...Gizmo sure gets a lot of mileage out of his nose. It takes him all over the place.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

You guys have a great Sunday.

[E.G.C.]

He sure is. It's kind of cool out there this morning. He wanted to stay outside but it's still dark out here.

We are all set for KFC supper today and tomorrow. We had a bit of a problem at first trying to get our order through with Grubhub. The first time it was refunded and cancelled. Subsequent attempts we would get messages saying no place within our area offering takeout. I called Gruhub and then the KFC office to try to get things squared but no luck so in both cases I said thanks have a good day. Finally was able to get my order through.

So, I will head up there later today and see what happens.

Pics from Comanche Lake yesterday.

[radu]

Sniffing and rolling. They seem to be Gizmo’s favorite pastimes. LOL

Do they not have drive-through at your KFC so you wouldn’t have to go through Grubhub? That sounds like a bit of a pain to deal with.

[E.G.C.]

They do but when you order online it makes it easier and they have it ready. Same thing with Sonic. I have their app.

[radu]

Oh, ok. Not having a cell phone, nor wanting one, I don’t know about that stuff. I do things the old-fashioned way. :-)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Morning, Kathy!

***HUGS***



A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! Thank you very much for today's Sunday Chapel thread.

This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



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.

[ConorMacNessa]

"TAKE UP THY CROSS
AND FOLLOW ME"



"I Vow To Thee My Country"
Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
(Click)

"I VOW TO THEE, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love;
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
The love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.

And there's another country, I've heard of long ago,
Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know;
We may not count her armies, we may not see her King;
Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering;
And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace."

[ConorMacNessa]

PENTECOST SUNDAY
2020



Pentecôte
Jean II Restout

"Spirit of God"
(Skye Boat Song)
Zene Strings with San Rafael Festival Choir
(Click)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon, Mac...*HUGS*...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Working from home still working out? I am going to try to make it permanent when the time comes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for my favorite “crosses”.