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USO Canteen FReeper Style Pray for the Troops and President Bush .... October 27,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~Coteblanche ~Grantswank~Snow Bunny~
Posted on 10/27/2002 12:40:25 AM PDT by Snow Bunny
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Although we are always aware that the Canteen is operating in Cyberspace, we want the troops and anyone who is on the receiving end of prayers at the Canteen, to know that these prayers are very real.
I hope the troops and Canteeners alike, will view this Canteen Chapel, as a place where you might go in times of trouble or times of joy to be with your God.
"Come unto me all ye who are weary and burdened,and I shall give you rest." (Matt: 11:28).
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George W. Bush: A President of Faith
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A Man of Prayer
A reporter on CNN was asked
"What did George W. Bush do on his first morning as president-elect?"
This was Tony Clark's answer:
"He attended a prayer service with family, friends and staff members."
George W Bush's priorities were established on the first day of his Presidency.
The President Takes His Faith to Work
President George W. Bush looks over to Thomas Martello, 6, during the signing ceremony of the Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act in the East Room Jan. 23. "We're joined today by families who have lost loved ones in the great acts of evil," said the President. "As you draw on faith and personal strength to cope with your grief, I hope you'll also find comfort in the knowledge that your nation stands with you and prays for you. We mourn those whom we've lost, and we face the future together."
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The President Lives his Faith
President Bush says he prays every day in all kinds of situations, and has been seen to quietly bow his head and pray before news conferences and important meetings. "I pray for guidance. I do not pray for earthly things but for heavenly things, for wisdom and patience and understanding."
"For strength and support, Bush turns to the same things that have sustained him for two decades: his faith and his family . . . Bush prays and reads the Bible every day. These days, aides say, they often spot a Bible on his desk in the Oval Office. In conversation or meetings, he often refers to passages of Scripture that he has just read."
"There are prayers that help us last through the day, or endure the night. There are prayers of friends and strangers that give us strength for the journey. And there are prayers that yield our will to a will greater than our own."
George W. Bush September 14, 2001 National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
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Music for a Sunday
How Great Thou Art (Elvis Presley) ......A Mighty Fortress
Amazing Grace (Statler Brothers).....Praise Adonai (Steve Israel)
The Lord's Prayer.....Ave Maria
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Hymns of the Military
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Army Hymn: "God of Our Fathers"
Navy Hymn: "Eternal Father Strong to Save"
Air Force Hymn: "Lord Guard and Guide the Men Who Fly"
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We, at the Canteen, offer these prayers
to those serving their country
today. God Bless you all.
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Psalm 59:1,16&17 (Patti Vaillant)
"Deliver me from mine enemies,O my God:
Defend me from them that rise up against me.
But I will sing of thy power;yes I will sing
aloud of thy mercy in the morning; for thou
hast been my defence and refuge in the day
of my trouble. Unto thee, O my strength will
I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of
my mercy."
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Our Prayer (Celine Dion/Andrea Bocelli)
I pray you'll be our eyes,
And watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know.
Let this be our prayer,
When we lose our way.
Lead us to a place,
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe.
I pray we'll find your light,
And hold it in our hearts
When stars go out each night,
Remind us where you are..
Let this be our prayer
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.
We ask that life be kind
And watch us from above.
We hope each soul will find
Another soul to love.
Let this be our prayer,
Just like every child,
Needs to find a place,
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.
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The Chaplain's Corner
J. Grant Swank, Jr., Pastor, New Hope Church
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KEEP YOUR HEAD HELD HIGH
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Frog and I peered eye to eye. Riveted. Dont tell me those instinct-driven creatures dont know whats going on. Theyre just like my three kids when they were little. Theyd stare me right in the eye as if I were invisibleand they too were nowhere to be seen. Oh well, since I dont grab hold of evolution, I leave other brains to figure out the connection on that one.
Anyhow, Frog spied me out and vice versa. Then as I leaned over to throw a small stick into the water, Frog hopped into oblivion. Splash. I yelled to the others, "I just saw a frog!" Dumb. As if we had never come upon a frog before. Why do we adults do that?
Autumn had come upon us. So it was time to praise the good Lord for His turn in season. With that, some of us Lakes Region believers took to the trailCascade Falls Trail to be specific.
It was a lazy Saturday afternoon for browsing the bushes and taking in those exceptionally spiked trees. Their heads reached far, far, faaarrr up there. A well-worn path spoke of fellow travelers who had enjoyed those same enticing environs.
Anna looked back at us, then put her hands into the air as if to conduct the choir. We got the message. It was time to sing a chorus or two. So we enthusiastically began: "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever, I will sing. I will sing. I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever, of the mercies of the Lord."
Now some may call that a ditty. We called it "singing for fun in thanks to God for a day off from workand hearts in tune with heaven."
Before long we came upon the falls and picnic area. Then there was the Cascade Brook with its mossy rocks and impressive descending waterway.
"Look at all this slate," someone pointed as we took in the gray bits and pieces strewn about our feet. "Reminds me of Monson," another responded, recalling the slate slabs characteristic of those north-of-us parts.
"Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust and not be afraid For the Lord my God is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation."
The singing continuedgladly so.
"There used to be a lions cage here," a seasoned pathfinder pointed out. "Many years ago walkers came upon a lion in that iron frame."
"I remember when they used to put bears in cages alongside the road," another reminisced. "As children we used to linger about them, mesmerized especially by the pandas."
"That could never happen today. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals would shut down those tiny confines."
Of course, all that was true. Yet on our trail the remains of a metal housing broken into pieces due to the ravages of time stared back at us from beneath the trees.
"God is so good to us," I thought. "Here we are with true friends, outdoors splendor and a few bare logs for relaxing alongside the falls. We are truly wealthy folk."
It doesnt take much to make a soul happy when youre head is looking up and your heart is in the right place.
Servicewoman and serviceman: remember: keep your head held high and your heart in the heart of God. Also, know that all of us love you and are praying for you.
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Click on the banner above to listen to this beautiful song.
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Our Canteen Chaplain,Grant Swank,is pastor
of the New Hope Church. He has pastored for
40+ years, ministering in Calgary, Alberta;
Indianapolis; Kansas City; Manchester CT;
Akron OH; Fishkill NY; Walpole MA and presently
in Maine.
Grant also finds ministry in writing for various
Protestant and Catholic publications, including
CHRISTIANITY TODAY, DECISION and THE PRIEST.
Presently, Grant is providing columns for
websites such as CHALCEDON, INTELLECTUAL.
CONSERVATIVE,
MENSNEWSDAILY, MICHNEWS and WOUNDEDSHEPHERDS.
He also writes a weekly column, "Lakes
Religion," for the PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
newspaper, Portland ME.
He and his wife, Priscilla, have traveled
extensively, including the Middle East, Europe
and South America. The Swanks have three adult
children: Crystal, Jay and
Heidi Jo.
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To: SAMWolf
OH wow Yesssssssss........they are delicous and fun too. heh heh
Thank you sooo much Sam, that was very interesting.
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To: SAMWolf
This Awesome!!!
UGH!
To: Snow Bunny
Thank you, beautiful and sweet Snow Bunny! It's great to see you!!!
Comment #245 Removed by Moderator
To: SAMWolf
Thanks for that, Sam! We finally know how many calories are in a piece of that stuff!
To: Mr_Magoo
Thank you for the Dragon Fly Mr.M, it has a very interesting history too. I like that it was used during the Korean war to rescure pilots shot down. Thank you so much.
To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
If she had a father growing up, perhaps she wouldn't feel this need to be such a Liberal Democrat. I have found that many women tend to be more Liberal when they lack a great male influence in their life. It's so sad. Although, it was her mother's choices that created that unfortunate gap. It definitely pays to teach young women that spreading your legs for 5 minutes of something with someone whose basically nothing...will ruin your life. Very sad! That's it for my useless speil!
To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; coteblanche; LindaSOG
Duchess already cleans up her messes after only one reminder...I do? [Duchess looks around, waiting for the other shoe to drop.] LOL
To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet; Kathy in Alaska
Oh great! Wait a go, brown noser!!LOL!
To: Kathy in Alaska
Tonk said you were looking for me last night.
To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001
LOL! Glad to see you survived the Post Office 'fun' Kathy. Come on and get your ya-ya's out! Our DJ is spinning some great tunes and the house is rockin'! I'l bet Leatherneck Rangler Jody - USMC would love to hit the dance floor with you.
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10/27/2002 7:37:33 PM PST
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radu
To: MoJo2001
Well, I heard about her saying some stuff after 9/11 that I don't want to repeat here tonight (too much of a DRAG), but I pretty much chalked it up to immaturity - although your theory is probably more spot-on. She sure is a beauty though, and SO talented.
To: coteblanche
A Daughter
A Daughter is a wonderful blessing,
A treasure from above.
She's laughter, warmth and special charm,
She's thoughtfulness and love.
A Daughter brings a special joy,
That comes from deep inside.
And as she grows to adulthood,
She fills your heart with pride.
With every year that passes,
She's more special than before.
Through every stage, through every age,
You love her even more.
No words can describe the warm memories,
The pride and gratitude, too,
That comes from having a Daughter,
To love and to cherish too.
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posted on
10/27/2002 7:38:29 PM PST
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SAMWolf
To: SAMWolf
Sam, you are indeed the King of Scroungers. This history of candy corn was such fun to read. Thank you.
To: MoJo2001
I knew a German had to have something to do with anything that good!
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posted on
10/27/2002 7:39:35 PM PST
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SAMWolf
To: coteblanche
I'd be honored. Let me know when you want it.
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posted on
10/27/2002 7:40:35 PM PST
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SAMWolf
To: MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska
Pssssst. MoJo! I am ALWAYS in trouble around here, in case you haven't noticed. Something DEFINITELY made its way into the mix tonight. I'm trying to figure this out!
To: radu
Hi radu, so nice to see you!
To: navygal
So nice to see you this Sunday of prayer for our troops and our President.
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