FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ CHARACTER ~ 12 June 2022

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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

 

[Repeal The 17th]

Very good.
Thanks, Kathy.
I have lots of friends in low places.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

One can have friends in lots of places. 🙂

Is your spring transitioning nicely into summer?

[Ezekiel]

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

Preview of the Messiah, the walking yardstick for all future teachers to learn from.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Any good yard sales today? You and Tippy have a fun hike?

[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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[left that other site]

Lately, I have had no cash, so I haven’t been going to Yard Sales much.

However, it doesn’t cost anything to take a nice walk with Tippy! I am avoiding the woods until she has had all her shots. neighborhood sidewalks are fine for now.

It was a beautiful day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO...walks that you both enjoy. Can’t beat that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[Repeal The 17th]

“...spring transitioning into summer...”
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No transition here, summer just jumped right in!

[airdalechief]

Thanks Kathy from an old retired Navy guy who used to fly into Adak from Guam quite often.

Ahh, those were the days.

[Kathy in Alaska]

YIKES! We are still awaiting the first cleansing rain after all the snow was gone. Earlier this week we got 3/10” and are grateful for that.

[lightman]

Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.

A blessed Feast of the Holy Trinity (Western)/Pentecost Sunday† (Orthodox) to all.

†Ironically Orthodox Parishes dedicated to The Holy Trinity celebrate their patronal festival on Pentecost, so in that sense we are all synched up tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, airdalechief, and a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

We thank you for your service to our country.

Guam to Adak...that could have been quite the change of climate in one day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[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
God bless our troops!