FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 29 May 2014

Serving The Best Troops & Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

GUNNER'S TURRET

A U.S. soldier provides security from the gunner's turret on a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle during a patrol in northern Kunduz province, Afghanistan, July 15, 2013. U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Sven Jenson

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

CLEANING CREW

Army Spc. Robert Davis cleans a 120mm mortar tube between fire missions on Camp Atterbury, IN, July 13, 2013. Davis is assigned to the Indiana National Guard's Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by John Crosby

OUTDOOR DINNER

Soldiers eat dinner in the field after completing their training mission with the 81mm mortar system on Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Center in Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 15, 2013. The mortarmen are assigned to the Puerto Rico National Guard's Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, 101st Troop Command. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Rivera Rebolledo

WATER WEIGHT

U.S., Moroccan and Turkish soldiers work together to successfully load a pallet of water on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during sling load training on Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo, July 13, 2013. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment. The exercise was the culminating event of training to certify Multinational Battle Group East soldiers on sling load operations. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samantha Parks

COMMUNICATION MAINTENANCE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarrod Long does maintenance on communications equipment on Camp Krutke, Afghanistan, July 8, 2013. Long is assigned to the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15, which is deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom and various units worldwide through national force readiness, civil engineering, humanitarian assistance, and building and maintaining infrastructure. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Garas

COMMAND TO FIRE

Army Spc. Sylvester Rivera, right, gives the command to a fellow mortarman to load a round into a 120mm illumination mortar system during a night training mission on Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Center in Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 14, 2013. Rivera, an infantryman, is assigned to the Puerto Rico National Guard's Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, 101st Troop Command. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Rivera Rebolledo

KUNDUZ CREEK

U.S. soldiers patrol along a creek in northern Kunduz province, Afghanistan, July 15, 2013. U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Sven Jenson

FLAME FIGHTERS

Air National Guard firefighters work to extinguish a plane fire during a training exercise at Volk Field, WI, July 17, 2013. The training was part of Patriot Exercise 2013, a National Guard domestic response exercise that included both National Guard and Reserve units from 26 states and local civilian agencies. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt Michael Monroe

QUARTER COMPETITION

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jessie H. Sanchez, kneeling right, observes a soldier doing pushups during an Army physical fitness test, part of the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter competition on Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khowst province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2013. Sanchez is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin A. Moeller

ILLUMINATION SYSTEM

Soldiers fire a round from a 120mm illumination mortar system during a night training mission on Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Center in Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 14, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Rivera Rebolledo

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[The Mayor]

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Quest For Stolen Treasure
May 29, 2014

Read: Matthew 4:18-22

[Jesus] said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 7-9; John 11:1-29

In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, the dwarfs gathered to go up against Smaug, the fierce dragon, to retrieve their stolen treasure. In spite of the dangerously frightening quest, Balin, the dwarfs’ second-in-command, expressed confidence in Thorin: “There is one I could follow. There is one I could call King.” His commitment to the mission, as dangerous as it was, was empowered by his confidence in his leader.

At the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry, He gathered a group around Him that would join Him in the kingdom task of rescuing the treasure of lost souls from our enemy, Satan. When He called them, He said, “Follow Me” (Matt. 4:19). For them, following Jesus would mean a radical transition from catching fish to the enterprise of being fishers of men and women who were lost in the grip of sin. But the task would not always be easy; Jesus referred to the quest as taking up our cross to follow Him (see Matt. 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23).

How do we stay engaged in the battle to reclaim Christ’s lost treasures when it seems intimidating or awkward? By keeping our eye on our Leader. He indeed is worthy—One we can follow, the One we call King!

Lord, in the face of intimidation and fear when
seeking to engage others with the gospel, remind
me that they are Your lost treasures. I count it
a privilege to follow You into others’ lives.

Follow your Leader into the lives of those around you.

Insight

These two pairs of brothers (Peter and Andrew, James and John) were the earliest disciples to respond to Jesus’ call. Most likely, Peter, Andrew, and John had an earlier encounter with Jesus (John 1:35-42). In today’s passage, the Lord is calling them to abandon their fishing trade and to follow Him fully and permanently (Matt. 4:20,22). Later, Peter declared that they had left all to follow Jesus (19:27). These four had been partners in the fishing business (Luke 5:10). Peter, James, and John were also privileged to become the inner circle among Jesus’ 12 disciples (Mark 5:37; 9:2; 14:33).

[The Mayor]

I am home. 2 long days driving.
Going to bed!

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are most welcome. David deserves, and has earned, the congratulations.

I’m loading the tunes now. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, Rus....glad you are safely home. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[luvie]

Good job! :)

I know it’ll be great!

He is ready to start a new chapter. He is taking some college courses for a new career possibly in finance, but who knows at this point. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I understand Maxine....LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. Congratulations to your son David on his retirement. Thanks to him for his service to our country.

I wish him nothing but the very best in his retirement.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 65º with bright sunshine. I have to mow grass today, so will try to get an early start.

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities
This is going to be a post-n-run morning.
I have a meeting at 9 and need to prepare for it.

Gotta run for now, but will catch up on ping when I get back.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy, it is good to be home.

[henkster]

Good morning! I’ve got my coffee; I’m off to Court.

[luvie]

It's something we can all depend on!
The Canteen in the morning...and evening! :)
Hope all of you have a GREAT day!
The weekend IS coming!
I can feeeeeel it! :)
((((hugs))))