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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."

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.

Listen to President George W Bush
in an Inspiring Song by Russ Lee

Don't miss this.

I'm Going To Live What I Believe

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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. Don’t tell me those instinct-driven creatures don’t know what’s going on. They’re just like my three kids when they were little. They’d stare me right in the eye as if I were invisible—and they too were nowhere to be seen. Oh well, since I don’t 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 trail—Cascade 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 work—and 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 continued—gladly so.

"There used to be a lion’s 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 doesn’t take much to make a soul happy when you’re 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: coteblanche; LindaSOG; MoJo2001; SAMWolf
Sorry I missed saying good night to you.
Thank You for everything you do for the troops and the Canteen.
God Bless You
421 posted on 10/27/2002 9:36:25 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: coteblanche
Good night Cote. Sweet dreams. Thank you for supporting our troops along with your own, our Canadian allies. God bless ALL of them, and you too. :-))
422 posted on 10/27/2002 9:37:22 PM PST by radu
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To: AntiJen
I cried Jen,I cried so hard. Thank you for posting the verse and the hymn too lil sis.
423 posted on 10/27/2002 9:38:02 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: MoJo2001
Great mix of music today MoJo! I like them all, especially the Bob Marley reggae song.
424 posted on 10/27/2002 9:38:07 PM PST by Jen
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To: Snow Bunny
It was recorded by Rich Mullins before he was killed in a car crash in '97. HERE is a page that lists all the CD's he made. I am not sure, but I think Awesome God was on the "Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth" CD.
425 posted on 10/27/2002 9:38:19 PM PST by Mr_Magoo
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To: Kathy in Alaska
I agree Kathy so much.
426 posted on 10/27/2002 9:39:05 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny
You look fantastic Bentfeather. I love your dress.

Thank you Snow Bunny, another Linda original!

427 posted on 10/27/2002 9:39:06 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Have you been staying out of trouble?
You know I was told to watch out for you.
*HUG*
428 posted on 10/27/2002 9:39:26 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: Mr_Magoo
Hey Brother!
429 posted on 10/27/2002 9:41:34 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: Mr_Magoo
You are so helpful, this is great. Thank you for this link and information. I have heard it before on the radio, but you know how when you hear a song then you wait and wait to hear them say who it is....and they go to 5 more songs and never say who it is. wwaaaaaaa

Thank you sooo much.

430 posted on 10/27/2002 9:41:45 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: bentfeather
Linda found the most perfect doll in all the world for you. Absolutely beautiful just like your heart.
431 posted on 10/27/2002 9:43:00 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: texson66
You are so kind texson, thank you so much. I am so glad you came by for our day of prayer for the troops and President Bush.
432 posted on 10/27/2002 9:43:58 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!

Thanks for stopping into the USO Canteen this Sunday of Prayer for our troops and President Bush. We honor daily our troops, our veterans, their families and our allies. Please join us any time. Monday is Mail Call and we get to hear from our troops.

433 posted on 10/27/2002 9:44:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Snow Bunny
I enjoy Sunday in the Canteen.
It's gives us All a chance to pause and reflect.
I know God lurks in the Canteen everyday.
434 posted on 10/27/2002 9:44:17 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: Snow Bunny
Thank you and bless your heart!

You have a nice wardrobe also!
435 posted on 10/27/2002 9:44:19 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Hi Tonk!

Would you belive I am actually over half awake right now? LOL!
436 posted on 10/27/2002 9:44:24 PM PST by Mr_Magoo
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To: MoJo2001
I know you are asleep by now, but thank you so much for the Useless News Tidbits. I get such a kick out of it and it is such a fun thing to have here.
437 posted on 10/27/2002 9:45:27 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: bentfeather
Good grief! I'm soooo lost tonight. How did I miss this? I know you must think I was being rude. I'm so sorry. Oooooh, more aspirin is needed, I do believe.

Your dress is gorgeous, bentfeather! The Canteen Girlz are definitely riding stylish tonight!
438 posted on 10/27/2002 9:46:06 PM PST by radu
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To: Radix
I will commiserate with you tonight Radix. My team - the Colts - lost tonight too, to the Redskins 26-21. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! :-(

Would you like a Margarita, or a beer to drown your sorrows?
439 posted on 10/27/2002 9:46:58 PM PST by Jen
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To: grantswank
Thank you again for today Chap Grant.
440 posted on 10/27/2002 9:48:10 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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