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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel and Veterans Day ~ 11 November 07
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/10/2007 6:14:27 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


 
 

 

 

NEVER ENOUGH TIME

While I have only been an occasional visitor to Washington, I was struck by one scene so strongly that it remains as somewhat of a reference. My first view "up close and personal" of the Pentagon was neither awe-inspiring nor intimidating. To be sure, I was impressed with the size of the building, but that was about it. What came upon me, and has stayed with me, is the image of an ant farm. An enormous one, surely, but an ant farm nonetheless.


So may passageways with so many ants constantly traveling them. Seeming endless streams of countless ants going and coming through the entrances. Since this view came on a grey, cold March morning, with barren trees and lingering winter, it seemed all the more depressing. I vowed then never to become one of those ants. I would not let myself be lost as one of the faceless, powerless, unknown minions of the "head ant" in the great farm. Not to mention the echo in my mind, that which is often considered a sarcastic oxymoron: "I'm from Washington, and I'm here to help."


Yet something else echoes in my mind. From the Christian Scriptures, the words of the Apostle Paul to the people of Colossae, chapter 4, verse 23: "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord . . ." For it is then I remember that no matter how small or insignificant my work may seem to me or even to others, I am powerful and effective. My faith reminds me that I am known and loved by my God. More than that, as I do the work, I allow His love to flow through me. And then the work, the worker, and the workplace are transformed into something sacred and beautiful because God is there. No longer dark, dreary, and cold, but bright, cheerful, and warm is the workplace because God's work is being done. No longer nameless, faceless, and powerless, but known, loved, and empowered is the worker doing God's work. The work itself then, too, is transformed into an opportunity to share God's love and joy with others as we struggle to bring peace to His world.


CDR Brian Simpson, CHC, USN

 

 

 

 



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1 posted on 11/10/2007 6:14:29 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
G'evening.
Happy Veteran's Day.
2 posted on 11/10/2007 6:15:14 PM PST by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a Liberal when I married her.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.


3 posted on 11/10/2007 6:16:03 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: MoJo2001; StarCMC; HiJinx; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; Fawnn; HopeandGlory; AZamericonnie; LUV W; ...

4 posted on 11/10/2007 6:16:08 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace


5 posted on 11/10/2007 6:18:44 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; MoJo2001; StarCMC; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; tongue-tied; ...
Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's
Guest Military Chaplain Service






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!

6 posted on 11/10/2007 6:19:25 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; LUV W; All

Well UK Sunday Times reporting that for years and years still is Barclays bank has beef up regime of Robert Mugbee of Zimbawee

Memo to Brit freepers get rid your Barclay bank accounts

Also Sunday UK Observer also report that Benzier Bhutto heading toward danger endgame with Musfahrarh we are this close of taking Pakstien miltary aid Dubya up to here Musfahrah being a*** putting MARTIAL law in Pakstein


7 posted on 11/10/2007 6:20:30 PM PST by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Kathy.......a HUGE BIG FAT OLE THANK you for this thread................!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Lord’s Day to everyone!!

To our military, to our vets...we owe our undying gratitude.

Thank you all...


8 posted on 11/10/2007 6:25:32 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Mother of the Bride here, treat me with respect for once, will ya? ;))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
I'd like to THANK all our Vets. As always, I want to thank our men and women in the field. Thank you too KIA for contributions to the cause. THANK YOU OUT THERE IF YOU'RE IN OUR ARMED SERVICES! I did the best I could in the private sector to help.

Nepotism stopped my direct involvement in the defense industry. 8(

9 posted on 11/10/2007 6:32:17 PM PST by Raffus (Thanks to all Vets - The #1 Holiday in America IMHO (11/11)!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; LUV W; All

Well report from Xinurea news wire look like China teaming up with MONGOLIA to do oil pipeline I got one word for that

KHANNNNNNN

I have get out of my system OH WELL


10 posted on 11/10/2007 6:33:07 PM PST by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: StarCMC; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...

Psalm 27:5-6 "For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the Lord."

O God, I beseech You, watch over those exposed to the horror of war, and the spiritual dangers of a soldier’s or sailor’s life.

Give them such a strong faith that no human respect may ever lead them to deny it, nor fear ever to practice it. By Your grace, O God, fortify them against the contagion of bad example, that being preserved from vice, and serving You faithfully, they may be ready to meet you face to face when they are so called: through Christ our Lord. Amen

11 posted on 11/10/2007 6:33:33 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening. I’ve seen Chaplain Lowthian on these posts for several years. He has the welcoming smile that I have associated with the Chaplain Corps of the several services since the 70s. Can you share any other information about him, why he represents his fellows at Free Republic Sunday Chapel?

I’ve been wondering for quite a while.

Jim
USN Retired


12 posted on 11/10/2007 6:35:29 PM PST by jimfree (Freep and ye shall find.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Prayers for ALL OUR Troops serving today and tomorrow, their families and all those who have fought and sacrificed so much for this nation.

and a

Happy 232nd Birthday to the USMC!


13 posted on 11/10/2007 6:35:43 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE’s toll-free tip hotline —1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRGeT)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

November 11, 2007

Doing Well

If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well. —James 2:8 In the book Flags of Our Fathers, James Bradley recounts the World War II battle of Iwo Jima and its famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. Bradley’s father, John, was one of the flag-raisers. But more important, he was a Navy corpsman—a medic.

In the heat of battle, facing a barrage of bullets from both sides, Bradley exposed himself to danger so he could care for the wounded and dying. This self-sacrifice showed his willingness and determination to care for others, even though it meant placing himself at great personal risk.

Doc Bradley won the Navy Cross for his heroism and valor, but he never spoke of it to his family. In fact, it was only after his death that they learned of his military decorations. To Doc, it wasn’t about winning medals; it was about caring for his buddies.

In James 2:8 we read: “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well.” By intentionally seeking to care for others in the way that we would hope to be treated, James says we “do well.” The word well means “rightly, nobly, so there is no room for blame.”

Selflessly “doing well” expresses the heart of God, and fulfills His law of love.
 

Let the road be rough and dreary,
And its end far out of sight;
Foot it bravely, strong or weary;
Trust in God and do the right.  —Macleod

Love is at the heart of obedience.


14 posted on 11/10/2007 6:37:53 PM PST by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: JFoxbear; Sonora; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W; MEG33; La Enchiladita; SoldierDad; 1COUNTER-MORTER-68; ...
The Squad leader of these top notch MP’s was my son.
God Bless all of our Military People in Harms Way...

Thanks, Troops & Veterans, for your service to our country.


Some Gave All

We will never forget you!!


15 posted on 11/10/2007 6:37:53 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: NormsRevenge
Happy Veterans Day, Norm, and thank you for your service to our country.


16 posted on 11/10/2007 6:44:12 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Tanniker Smith

Evening, TS....Happy Veterans Day. God Bless them all.


17 posted on 11/10/2007 6:44:56 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Happy Veterans Day and thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.


18 posted on 11/10/2007 6:46:17 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning Ma, and a happy Sunday to you. Thank you for everything you do for the military and have done for me personally.

The weather guessers lied - no rain here. sigh Off to work now, hope you have a great Sunday (well, tomorrow I mean).
19 posted on 11/10/2007 6:46:31 PM PST by tongue-tied (ANAAC is the future of the IRoA)
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To: Raffus
I'd like to this time to THANK all the dudes who serve our great Country!

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20 posted on 11/10/2007 6:47:59 PM PST by Raffus (Thanks to all Vets - The #1 Holiday in America IMHO (11/11)!)
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