FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ U-571 ~ 04 June 2023

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

U-571

U-571 is truly an "on the edge of your seat" film about a US Navy crew trying to sail a Nazi U-Boat to England in 1942 (won't explain how that happens, see the movie). In one scene, the boat is attacked by depth charges from a German destroyer. The crew turns to the young skipper for guidance and asks what they should do to save the boat and their lives. He says he doesn't know.

Somehow they survive this attack. The wise, crusty Chief then has a fatherly chat with the skipper in a quiet moment over coffee. He explains that he let the crew down because they need to believe he knows everything, even when he doesn't. Why? Because their lives are in his hands, and they have to have absolute confidence in the ability, knowledge, and judgment of their skipper.

A submarine crew needs to have confidence in their skipper. We need to have confidence in ourselves. So often, the difference between success and failure is not intelligence or innate ability, but attitude! Many people condition themselves into believing they aren't as smart or capable as other people. They suffer from low self esteem. Even though they are every bit as intelligent as the next person, because they constantly down-rate themselves, they think they can never be successful. Eventually, their belief that they are doomed to fail becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy.

We must live with a strong confidence (not to say, arrogance) in our abilities and potential. This confidence will fuel our will to succeed, and once again, the belief we can do the job and succeed becomes self-fulfilling prophesy. We are all Winners!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Saturday evening and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks so very much Kathy for posting this thread before our sunset bedtime.

There were a lot of people out at Comanche Lake today. It was difficult to find places away from people but we were able to in a lot of cases. Thankfully those with dogs (there were two groups) had them on leashes.

So, here are the pics from today's trip to the lake.

How's everyone doing this evening?

[lightman]

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

A blessed Feast of The Holy Trinity (Western)/Great Feast of Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!

[Allegra]

I always enjoy the dog-walk pictures.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Did you and Blue have a big day?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ U-571, 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!

[radu]

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

What a shock to see you this time of evening. LOL
Glad you and Gizmo were able to have some fun today in spite of the crowds.

[GingisK]

Das Boot was a far better movie.

[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]

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

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I hope you’ve taken some time to chill today after the hectic week you had.
It sure would be nice if the sun would come out so you could relax on the deck in sunshine for a bit. The clouds just don’t seem to want to move out, do they?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[left that other site]

The temp dropped to 50 and it poured all day.

But my sis had a gig at a local restaurant and i went with her to help her set up, have a pizza, and sing back-up vocals.

Much better than trying to deal with the weather.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Are you among the living? Back still a functioning part of your body?

Sure hope all your “well work” and its attention to your back is now behind you.

Were you busy at the museum today? Fun tours?

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

You wouldn’t get much sleep here right now...

Sunset...11:23p and Sunrise...4:31a

Looks like Gizmo had a great time at the lake...lots to see and do.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

And a blessed Feast of The Holy Trinity (Western)/Great Feast of Pentecost (Orthodox).

When I got home from my couple hours of work at the work place (I work from home), I went out on the deck to throw out some corn for the ducks. We got about 25 drops of rain as I was out there. That’s it. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique.