FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT ~ 13 June 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT

Just a children's song remembered from a Sunday School class long ago: "Red and yellow, black and white; they are precious in his sight; Jesus loves the little children of the world." But it expresses a profound truth...one that might change the world if we took it seriously. Sort of like the lesson in the poem a friend sent me yesterday. It's worth more than a second reading. It may reveal ... or remind you... of more truth than you expect!

"We pray for the children who put chocolate fingers everywhere, who like to be tickled, who stomp in mud puddles and ruin their new pants, who sneak Popsicles before supper, who erase holes in their Math workbooks, who can never find their shoes.

"And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire, who've never squeaked across the floor in new sneakers, who never "counted potatoes," who are born in places we wouldn't be caught dead, who never go to the circus, who live in an X rated world.

"We pray for children who bring sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions, who sleep with the dog and bury goldfish, who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money, who cover themselves with Band-Aids and sing off-key, who squeeze toothpaste all over the sink, who slurp their soup.

"And we pray for those who never get dessert, who watch their parents watch them die, who have no safe blanket to drag behind, who can't find any bread to steal, who don't have any rooms to clean up, whose pictures aren't on anyone's dressers, whose monsters are real.

"We pray for children who spend all their allowance before Tuesday, who throw tantrums in the grocery store, who pick at their food, who like ghost stories, who shove dirty clothes under the bed and never rinse out the tub, who get visits from the Tooth Fairy, who don't like to be kissed in front of the car pool, who squirm in church and scream on the phone, whose tears we sometimes laugh at, and whose smiles can make us cry.

"And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime, who will eat anything, who have never seen a dentist, who aren't spoiled by anybody, who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep, who live and move but have no being.

"We pray for children who want to be carried, and for those who must; for those we never give up on, and for those who don't get a chance; for those we smother, and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer."

The author is anonymous. The message is timeless. Like the account recorded long ago by an observer who recalled: "At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, 'Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' Then Jesus called a little child to him... and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest... (And) Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.'" (Matthew. 18:1-5)

It's not just another activity for paid staff. It shapes what we - and our world - are already becoming. Partners, anyone?

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ Been A Busy Week! Full Loads, Wow! Home Until Wednesday Then Back At It. ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[The Mayor]

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June 14

The Power of God

Bible in a Year:

• Ezra 9–10
• Acts 1

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:2

Rebecca and Russell’s doctors told them they couldn’t have children. But God had other ideas—and ten years later Rebecca conceived. The pregnancy was a healthy one; and when the contractions started, the couple excitedly rushed to the hospital. Yet the hours of labor grew long and more intense, and Rebecca’s body still wasn’t progressing enough for delivery. Finally, the doctor decided she needed to perform an emergency C-section. Fearful, Rebecca sobbed for her baby and herself. The doctor calmly assured her, saying, “I will do my best, but we’re going to pray to God because He can do more.” She prayed with Rebecca, and fifteen minutes later, Bruce, a healthy baby boy, was born.

That doctor understood her dependence on God and His power. She recognized that although she had the training and skill to do the surgery, she still needed God’s wisdom, strength, and help to guide her hands (Psalm 121:1–2).

It’s encouraging to hear about highly skilled people, or of anyone, who recognize they need Him—because, honestly, we all do. He’s God; we’re not. He alone “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20). Let’s have a humble heart to learn from Him and to trust Him in prayer “because He can do more” than we ever could.

Reflect & Pray

How have you gained an understanding of your own need for God and His power? How is this dependence seen in your daily life?

I need You and Your wisdom and power, God, for decisions, skill, work, relationships—all of my life.

[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]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.




Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[caww]

Deserving of our Honor..

Toby Keith - “American Soldier”
(Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWrMeBR8W-c

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDqVURC1YR4

[caww]

Angry American

Toby Keith - “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue”
(Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruNrdmjcNTc

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[caww]

Lord God,

We think of the many brave soldiers that serve, and also those who have given their life, for the freedom we have so that we can be, Electricians, Doctors, Carpenters, Mechanics Busineessmen, and all the numerous vocations of our choice.....Thank you American Soldier, and thank you God for giving them a heart and mind to serve this country.

In Your Sons Name,
Amen

[caww]

Lord God,

We think of the many brave soldiers that serve, and also those who have given their life, for the freedom we have so that we can be, Electricians, Doctors, Carpenters, Mechanics Busineessmen, and all the numerous vocations of our choice.....Thank you American Soldier, and thank you God for giving them a heart and mind to serve this country.

In Your Sons Name,
Amen

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, caww, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Deserving of Honor for sure...thanks for the Toby Keith tunes.

[radu]

I hope you’re getting some downtime this weekend. It was a pretty rough work week for you.
It looks like a decent day up there. Nice enough for sitting on the deck for a bit, hanging out with the ducks. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Full loads...good to hear. Folks are tired of all the shutdowns and ready to LIVE!

Enjoy your few days at home.

[luvie]

Ray Walker~Master The Tempest Is Raging
Congregational Singing

Cynthia Clawson & Others~Church In The Wildwood

The Trevecca Madragalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Statler Brothers~How Great Thou Art

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Providence~There's A Goldmine In The Sky

Vocal Majority~Deep River

HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov.

Did you and Blue get to go cruising? Find any cool stuff?

[caww]

Yep! Have a good evening yourself too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.