FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 13 May 2022

May 12, 2022 | One of the Seven Dwarves

[beachn4fun]

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.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a cup and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening Pro ((HUGS))
How are things? You getting smoke out in your area?

[luvie]

Hey there, Early Bird! 🦅 How’re things going in your ‘hood?

[beachn4fun]

Gotta run. Have a sinus headache. Going to hit the bed.
Y'all have fun.
I'll catch up with some of you in the morning.

Have fun Hangin' at the FReeper Cafe.

Be safe out there.
To our military and allies: thank you for all you do.
Good night.

[luvie]

Whew! Barely made it under the early bedtime wire! Sweet dreams! 💤🛌

[PROCON]

Hi Beachie, sweet dreams!

Not great Spring weather yet, rainy and cool. No smoke our way yet, usually happens in August.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy, and thank you for today's Just Hangin' Cafe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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

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[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, beachy, and may your sinus headache go away with some sleep.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...so Tippy likes long walks, does she.

Is she a good walker, or stop and start and sniff everything along the way kinda gal? Does she like to chase a ball?

[left that other site]

She is a good walker UNLESS there is some form of wildlife present.

So far she has attempted to chase:

Squrrels
Mice
Chipmonks
Robins
Canada geese
Ducks
Turkeys
Rabbits
Bumblebees
Cats
Dogs
And whatever else is lurking in the woods.

She LOVES to chase squeaky toys and balls.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
May 13, 2022

Finish Strong

Read: Acts 20:17–24

I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

As I enter the final few minutes of my forty-minute workout, I can almost guarantee that my instructor will yell out, “Finish strong!” Every personal trainer or group fitness leader I’ve known uses the phrase a few minutes before cool down. They know that the end of the workout is just as important as showing up for it. And they know that the human body has a tendency to want to slow down or slack off when it’s been in motion for a while.

The same is true in our journey with Jesus. Paul told the elders of the church at Ephesus that he needed to finish strong as he headed to Jerusalem, where he was certain to face more persecution as an apostle of Christ (Acts 20:17–24). Paul, however, was undeterred. He had a mission and that was to finish the journey he’d begun and to do what God called him to do. He had one job—to tell “the good news of God’s grace” (v. 24). And he wanted to finish strong. Even if hardship awaited him (v. 23), he continued to run toward his finish line—focused and determined to remain steadfast in his journey.

Whether we’re exercising our physical muscles or working out our God-given abilities through actions, words, and deeds, we too can be encouraged by the reminder to finish strong. Don’t “become weary” (Galatians 6:9). Don’t give up. God will provide what you need to finish strong. — Katara Patton

What do you do when you get tired and feel like giving up? What’s the benefit of finishing strong?

Help me keep going on this journey, Father. I want to finish strong so You get the glory for my life and journey.

Bible in a year: 2 Kings 17–18; John 3:19–36

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

The weekend is in sight and I’m ready.

Hope your week is going as planned. Another mixer to make?

[Kathy in Alaska]

She really keeps you on your toes!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Friday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Beach for this morning's thread.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))
Sorry about missing you.
I was wacked l last night.