FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of the Heroes: SGT Finnis D. McCleery ~ May 5, 2008

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | StarCMC and Mumble

[Poetgal26]

Are ya getting anything in your garden yet?
Ours isn’t coming up yet for some reason ;-{

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

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.

[ConorMacNessa]

Lots of stuff coming up - my roses are about ready to bloom.

[Poetgal26]

Awwwww, I luv roses, what colors do u have?

[MEG33]

I am in awe of the bravery of Platoon Sergeant McCleery. I am so grateful for this hero.

Thank you for honoring him.

[The Mayor]

May 5, 2008

The Debt Of Leadership

ODB RADIO: Listen Now |  Download
READ: Psalm 86

Save Your servant who trusts in You! —Psalm 86:2

Examine the words of Psalm 86, and you might forget that you are reading the musings of a good leader. King David prayed, “O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy” (v.1). Then the king of Israel refers to himself as a “servant” and pleads for mercy. Think of it! This was the man God had chosen to lead His people, pleading for God’s help. Wow!

As we think about the role of leaders—whether centuries ago or today—it’s vital that we review what leadership means. According to businessman and author Max De Pree, whose leadership moved his company near the top of the Fortune 500: “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor. That sums up the progress of an artful leader.” Those two words, servant and debtor, describe David’s view of himself as he asked God for help during his time of leadership.

All of us who are in a leadership position—whether leading a family, a church, a classroom, or a business—need the humble words of Psalm 86 as our guide. The “poor and needy” (v.1) servant-leader who trusts God is the one who, in the end, can say as David did, “You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me” (v.17).

Controlling other people’s lives
Is not a godly leader’s trait;
But serving other people’s needs
Is what the Lord considers great. —Sper

The only leaders qualified to lead are those who have learned to serve.

Bible in One Year: 1 Samuel 28–29; Proverbs 12:15-28

[ConorMacNessa]

White, pink, cerise, yellow, red.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Johnny on the spot.....Mac takes the gold!

[MEG33]

To Our Veterans, Our Military And Their
Families


~Thank You For Serving Our Country~

Good Evening Canteeners

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[ConorMacNessa]

Standing at Attention for our National Anthem!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Meg - how are you doing tonite?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*sigh*
Is FR whacking out again?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And look at you....ms b scoops up the silver!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Well..
How about dat?
;0)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Lady MsB.

*bow*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*curtsey*
Good evening Sir Conor!
How do you fare this evening?

[Kathy in Alaska]

MOH....I like the detail in the Medal of Honor pic you posted, Mac. Thanks.