FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ COPPERMAN ~ 27 September 2026

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

COPPERMAN

While walking through San Francisco's Union Square recently I ran into Copperman. He is a street entertainer, a young actor in copper paint from head to toe, who sits motionless as people walk by on the busy street. Many stop, awe-struck to see this statue-like man. You cannot even see him breathing. People leave contributions in his copper pot in appreciation for this fine "performance".

Copperman sits for 25 minutes at a time and then takes a break. During the break he is quite animated and eagerly shares his story with his audience. He told us that it actually strains every muscle in his body trying to keep still for so long. As the clock slowly ticks, time becomes agonizing as his muscles cry out in pain, wanting the relief of moving about. In fact, about ten minutes into the "gig" you can see perspiration beads starting to streak down his face, marring the unusual make-up. The streaking becomes more noticeable and at the end of the 25 minute routine, Copperman explodes off his seat and looks as if he is ready to collapse with exhaustion. Every day is like running a marathon he said. The strain on the body from sitting still, and the mental exhaustion that goes with it, are incredible. This is not a fun job.

I have met many people who wished for the day when they could retire and "just do nothing". They dreamed of a life of complete leisure, not having to work for a living, nor having any responsibilities. Like Copperman, they contemplated a life without having to move about very much. But these people did not realize that having nothing to do can be fun for a few days, or even weeks, but after that the strain of inaction can be overpowering. Let us never have it as our goal to sit like Copperman. KEEP YOUR MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT MOVING! One of the greatest human cravings is the yearning to feel needed, useful, wanted. We must always contribute our unique talents to our families, our Marine Corps & Navy and the world around us. Let us all give freely of our God-given talents and bless others with those great gifts!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; chapel; military; troopsupport

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ COPPERMAN, 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]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you get a nice, long sleep and plenty of R&R today?

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you get a nice, long sleep and plenty of R&R today?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

(Still Raining and Windy Here)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Still too hot?

[lightman]

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

A blessed Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Nope, not too hot now. We’ve had splendid weather the past three days, with more to come. Upper 70s to 80 for highs.
Two days of upper 80s expected next week, then back down again.

Fall appears to have arrived at last.

[Kathy in Alaska]

"Long" sleep is not in my vocabulary it seems...but a couple 2 hour stretches of napping were wonderful. I did sweep the deck... LOTS of golden leaves. Must have been some wind because I had tree trash, too. Everything just swept over the edge. ☺️

[luvie]

Blessed Union Of Souls~I Believe

Dallas Christian Choir~How Beautiful

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Glen Campbell~The Savior I Sing Of Today

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a Blessed Sunday

[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.

[radu]

“Long” sleep isn’t in my vocabulary either. LOL One can always hope though. You got some nice naps in and that helps.

It was a bit breezy at Lake Hood yesterday so that wind probably knocked out the tree trash with the leaves.
Still hard to believe how fast it went from green to gold up there. You’ll be sweeping the deck pretty often because the leaves are going to drop fast. Lots of work for your yard guys coming up!

I attacked some vines that were taking over the carport at the old house. Needed to be done long ago but I kept putting it off. I won’t do that again! About killed me today but it’s done. Now I can’t move. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Weather still being nice to y’all?

Still very nice here though it’s starting to feel a little chilly in the house. It’s already down to 59 outside this early at night.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Rain and wind...a nice day to stay in and dry.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Rain and wind...a nice day to stay in and dry.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Extra prayers for Israel...

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.