[The Mayor]

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November 10

Lava in Paradise

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 48–49
• Hebrews 7

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

All is quiet, save for slowly stretching tentacles of hissing lava nipping at the edges of the tropical foliage. Residents stand grim-faced yet amazed. Most days they call this “paradise.” On this day, however, the fiery fissures in Hawaii’s Puna district reminded everyone that God forged these islands via untamable volcanic power.

The ancient Israelites encountered an untamable power too. When King David recaptured the ark of the covenant (2 Samuel 6:1–4), a celebration broke out (v. 5)—until a man died suddenly when he grabbed hold of the ark to steady it (vv. 6–7).

This may tempt us to think of God as being as unpredictable as a volcano, just as likely to create as He is to destroy. However, it helps to remember that God had given Israel specific instructions for how to handle the things set apart for worshiping Him (see Numbers 4). Israel had the privilege of drawing near to God, but His presence was too overwhelming for them to approach Him carelessly.

Hebrews 12 recalls a mountain “burning with fire,” where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. That mountain terrified everyone (vv. 18–21). But the writer contrasts that scene with this: “You have come to . . . Jesus the mediator of a new covenant” (vv. 22–24). Jesus—God’s very Son—made the way for us to draw near to His untamable yet loving Father.

By: Tim Gustafson

Reflect & Pray

How often am I tempted to think of God’s love without considering His power? Why is His power a crucial aspect of His character?

How great to know that our all-powerful God also loves us with infinite love!

[tet68]

Here’s health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;

Semper Fi! My brothers.

Tun Tavern 1775.

Ooorah!

[Vaquero]

Semper Fi Dad. RIP. You deserve the rest.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[ChildOfThe60s]

Semper Fi to my late father. A three War marine and a true patriot.

[mountainlion]

The Marines have been protecting the USA since they were formed and battled the Barbary pirates.

[hoagy62]

Here's a song written by the Swedish metal band Sabaton about the Marines called "Devil Dogs". I think you'll like it....

Devil Dogs-Sabaton

[Lurker]

MARINE CORPS ORDER No. 47 (Series 1921)
HEADQUARTERS
U.S. MARINE CORPS Washington, November 1, 1921

The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November, 1921, and hereafter on the 10th of November of every year. Should the order not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, it will be read upon receipt.

On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name “Marine”. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

The record of our corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world’s history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation’s foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and in the long eras of tranquility at home, generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas, that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.

In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term “Marine” has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.

This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the corps. With it we have also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our Nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as “Soldiers of the Sea” since the founding of the Corps.

JOHN A. LEJEUNE,
Major General
Commandant

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[leaning conservative]

Hello Miss Kathy! They deserve all our 💘. Hope all is well your way Friend.

[luvie]

Happy 244th Birthday, Marines!

[Candor7]

Have a great celebration for your 244th , you magnificent warriors!

You are the BEST, bar none.

[Grimmy]

Good Golly!

You scared me near to death.

The Marine Corps Birthday and I’m sober? I’d be in soooo much trouble.

Semper Fi.

[lightman]

The Louisiana purchase and the USMC—Thomas Jefferson’s legacy.

The latter protects the former!

Semper Fi!

[xrmusn]

Happy Birthday Marines!!!

I quit school on my 17th birthday (9OCT) and went to the USMC recruiting office with all intentions to join.
Seems the Gunny was out to lunch and the Navy recruiter told me I should fill out the forms while waiting for the Marine to return.
After filling out the forms, the Chief told me I would be a good fit in the USN and signed me up. (Good for him..HA HA)

Anyhow, I had to wait a month to join a company that was being formed and we were sworn in at Halftime during the SF 49ers/LA Rams game BUT my ‘official’ enlistment date was 11/10/1956, so it is also my 63 anniversary, which happens to be USMC BD....so I didn’t completely ‘wig out’.

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for honoring the U.S. Marine Corps!

Billeted along side them at Fort Sill, OK back in '76, a great bunch of guys!

[MoochPooch]

Hi Kathy. So the Marine Corps is a Scorpio like me (my Bday was Nov. 7)

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[eldoradude]

[Romans Nine]

My two boys are at the Marine Corp Ball tonight.

In January one of them goes for his scout sniper 0317 indoc.