FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 11 March 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ARMORED HORIZON

An armored vehicle sits on the horizon during Trident Juncture 2015 in Almería, Spain, Oct. 30, 2015. The exercise enabled Reserve Marines to gain experience within their military occupational specialty and demonstrate their readiness with other foreign nationals. The vehicle is assigned to the 4th Marine Division. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Gabrielle Quire

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VIPER FIRE

Marines fire a BGM-71 missile during Lava Viper, one of the staples of their predeployment training, at Range 20 on Pohakuloa Training Area in Hawaii, Oct. 30, 2015. The exercise enables the Marines to conduct live-fire and tactical training. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas

INSTRUCTING CADETS

Army Sgt. Larry Davis, right, instructs a group of Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets how to pull apart an M2 .50-caliber machine gun as part of a leadership exercise in Clemson, SC, Oct. 24, 2015. Davis is an Army Reserve drill sergeant assigned to the 98th Training Division's Company D, 1st Battalion, 518th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar

SECURING A CULVERT

South Carolina Army National Guard 1st Lt. Benjamin Sternemann, left, and Spc. Connor Ulyatt secure a section of culvert pipe with sand bags as a team of engineers work to replace a washed out culvert on a Lexington County road in Gilbert, SC, Oct. 24, 2015. Sternemann and Ulyatt are assigned to the 1221st Engineering Company. South Carolina Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun

BOARDING AND VISITING

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Arren Halfacre prepares to board a vessel during a training exercise for the crew of dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 26, 2015. The ship is participating in a training exercise with other units to test their ability to effectively respond to events and perform as an integrated unit. Halfacre is a bostswain's mate. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Eshleman

PARATROOPERS IN POSTOJNA

U.S. Army paratroopers fire an M224 60 mm mortar system during a live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Rock Proof V at Pocek Range in Postojna, Slovenia, Oct. 19, 2015. The paratroopers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo

TEAM WORK

U.S. soldiers conduct the urban casualty evacuation lane during the European Best Squad Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 20, 2015. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

TRIDENT TASK

Two U.S. airmen look out the windows of a C-130J Hercules during rescue and refueling training near Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 23, 2015. The training supported Trident Juncture 2015, which is the largest NATO exercise conducted in the past 20 years, with more than 35,000 troops from over 30 NATO member nations and partners participating. The airmen are assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman

SNIPER SIT-UPS

Marine Corps Pfc. Brandon Tressler conducts a max set of sit-ups after completing a 1.5 mile ruck run on Camp Lejeune, NC, Oct. 20, 2015. The screener prepares candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Tressler is a scout sniper screener candidate from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

HOLD ON TIGHT

After losing his balance on a rope bridge obstacle, a soldier attempts to shimmy to the other side while his drill sergeant watches on Fort Jackson, SC, Oct. 28, 2015. The soldier is assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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[The Mayor]

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March 11

Out of Our Poverty

Bible in a Year:

• Deuteronomy 14–16
• Mark 12:28–44

They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.

Mark 12:44

Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates made history when they launched the Giving Pledge, promising to donate half of their money. As of 2018, this meant giving away 92 billion dollars. The pledge made psychologist Paul Piff curious to study giving patterns. Through a research test, he discovered that the poor were inclined to give 44 percent more of what they had than wealthy people. Those who’ve felt their own poverty are often moved to greater generosity.

Jesus knew this. Visiting the temple, He watched the crowds drop gifts into the treasury (Mark 12:41). The rich tossed in wads of cash, but a poor widow pulled out her last two copper coins, worth maybe a penny, and placed them into the basket. I picture Jesus standing up, delighted and astounded. Immediately, He gathered His disciples, making sure they didn’t miss this dazzling act. “This poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others,” Jesus exclaimed (v. 43). The disciples looked at each other, bewildered, hoping someone could explain what Jesus was talking about. So, He made it plain: those bringing huge gifts “gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything” (v. 44).

We may have little to give, but Jesus invites us to give out of our poverty. Though it may seem meager to others, we give what we have, and God finds great joy in our lavish gifts.

Reflect & Pray

What does it mean for you to give out of your poverty? How can you give “everything” for Jesus today?

God, I don’t feel like I have much to offer. My gifts feel puny and worthless. But I’m here. All of me. Will You receive me in my poverty?

[lightman]

Happy hump day...and for the Western calendar a double hump because it is halfway through Lent!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

We made it through hump day. Hope your week is going well.

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! And a frozen one at that. It looks soooooooo cold up your way right now. Isn’t it nice that you don’t have to get out in that snow and wind? Well, other than to feed the ducks when they show up for supper. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope the snow stops before I have to go out tomorrow. It is so pretty being on the inside and watching it snow out. LOL!

Just saw one duck...by the time I got out to the deck there were a 100 ducks. And I shoveled 2” off the deck.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a happy hump day to you too, lightman. It’s snowing here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Pro....we must make sure they are remembered. And now is more important than ever.

Is spring coming for you?

[lightman]

Balmy upper 60’s yesterday and today and possibly warmer tomorrow.

Moved and stacked over half a cord of wood from one of the deep storage/seasoning racks to the “active” rack right by the house.

All set for November...I think we’re done for this winter.

[luvie]

Always Remember Their Sacrifices! 🇺🇸

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, I thought Spring was here last week but this week went back to chilly and less sunshine; April flowers and warm weather is getting close though.

Is your snow melting much?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Yikes! I hope it stops by then too! It won’t be fun to drive tomorrow as it is. It might have to snow itself out because it doesn’t look like it’s going to move out any time soon.
It’s pretty to look at but it makes me feel the need to put on a sweater. LOL

I’m glad the ducks showed up for supper. They’ll need a good meal to help them stay warm since it’s going to get so cold overnight. I just hope the owl stays away!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...hope your surroundings have improved.

Snow continues here. Almost another inch on the deck.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Nothing like being prepared!! Good job!

We’re headed back to the mid teens and below zero days for the next few days.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

It looks like you dodged a bullet this week. That big storm system off your coast slid past and is wreaking havoc south and west of you. Did you huff and puff to blow it away? -)

[Kathy in Alaska]

We have had several days of beautiful, sunny, blue skies accompanied by melting even tho the temps were still below freezing.

But...it starting snowing a couple hours ago and I’m pushing almost 3” on my deck.