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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BE KIND TO STRANGERS ~ 26 April 2015
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Posted on 04/25/2015 5:02:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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BE KIND TO STRANGERS
Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 A clique is an exclusive group, one to which not everyone is welcome. Being "in" makes us feel important, but being "out" can be very painful. I find that even the church is full of cliques. As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, you and I are instructed in the Word of God to make strangers feel welcome, to be hospitable toward them, and not to mistreat them in any way. This is especially important in church. I wonder how many people finally get up enough courage to visit a church on Sunday morning but never go back because everyone there ignored them. Of course, not all churches are cold and uncaring. Many are warm, friendly, and loving; and those are the ones that will flourish. Everyone wants to be accepted, made to feel welcome, and loved. God gave the Israelites specific instructions not to wrong or oppress strangers, telling them to remember that they were once strangers in the land themselves (See Exodus 22:21). We have all been the new person at work or at school, in a neighborhood or a church. We should remember how much we appreciated those who took the initiative to be friendly with us. We must always remember the golden rule: "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you" (Luke 6:31 NIV). From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday LIfe by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Joyce Meyer Ministries -
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To: Diver Dave
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posted on
04/26/2015 12:32:25 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.
Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.
Abide With Me
Whiter Than Snow
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posted on
04/26/2015 12:56:06 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
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posted on
04/26/2015 12:57:08 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
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posted on
04/26/2015 12:59:33 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:08:35 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good Sunday 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?
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:11:02 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: LUV W
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:11:24 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: SandRat
Good morning, Sandrat. How’s it going?
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:11:48 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:12:04 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: All
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:13:16 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: E.G.C.; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; MEG33; LUV W; PROCON; SandRat; Mrs.Nooseman; ...
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:15:44 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
Good morning/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 donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:21:45 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:23:12 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope you and Bo get to go hunting at the lake.
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posted on
04/26/2015 1:37:05 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Sunday morning coffee bump.
Bo and I had a lot of fun out at the lake yesterday. Did quite a bit of running around.
Taking today and tomorrow off from the lake for the colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm on a clear water diet today. My prep starts later today at noon.
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04/26/2015 2:59:39 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Does Lynn-Dah count? Or are doggies not in that CATagory?
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posted on
04/26/2015 4:20:04 AM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I love talking about the Bible.
I really like the DEEP parts! :-)
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posted on
04/26/2015 4:23:40 AM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
It looks like it will be a Quintet.
I will let you know!
(I am starting to sing all the harmony parts and playt the bass at the same time.
Usually I sing the lead, but when the chorus rolls around I switch to harmony).
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04/26/2015 4:27:41 AM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning E.G.C. ARM STLL hurting so much...
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posted on
04/26/2015 5:55:21 AM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: SandRat
Hopefully it will get better soon. In my thoughts and prayers.
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04/26/2015 7:24:23 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
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