FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe Memorial Day Weekend ~ 24 May 2024

May 23, 2024 | The Grand Old Flag

[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

SALUTE

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

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

I'm thinking something cold and tangy.

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

Remember those who gave ALL this weekend.

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.

and our allied troops

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.

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL
Come on and hang out at the Canteen.

[beachn4fun]

FIRST
Good evening, Pro ((HUGS))
Got plans for the holiday weekend?

[The Mayor]

May 24

Correction with a Kiss

Bible in a Year :

• 1 Chronicles 22-24
• John 8:28-59

God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.

Hebrews 12:10 In his parable The Wise Woman, George MacDonald tells the story of two girls, whose selfishness brings misery to all, including themselves, until a wise woman puts them through a series of tests to help them become “lovely” again.

After the girls fail each test and suffer shame and isolation, one of them, Rosamond, finally realizes she can’t change herself. “Couldn’t you help me?” she asks the wise woman. “Perhaps I could,” the woman replied, “now that you ask me.” And with the divine help symbolized by the wise woman, Rosamond begins to change. She then asks if the woman would forgive all the trouble she’s caused. “If I had not forgiven you,” the woman says, “I would never have taken the trouble to punish you.”

There are times when God disciplines us. It’s important to understand why. His correction isn’t driven by retribution but by a fatherly concern for our welfare (Hebrews 12:6). He also desires that we may “share in his holiness,” enjoying a harvest of “righteousness and peace” (vv. 10-11). Selfishness brings misery, but holiness makes us whole, joyful, and “lovely” like Him.

Rosamond asks the wise woman how she can love a selfish girl like her. Stooping to kiss her, the woman replies, “I saw what you were going to be.” God’s correction too comes with love and a desire to make us who we’re meant to be.

Reflect & Pray

How have you understood God’s discipline in the past? How might He have disciplined you recently in order to make you more lovely?

Father God, thank You for Your correction, as painful as it can be. You bring it for my good.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[beachn4fun]

SECOND
Good evening, Mayor ((HUGS))
Thanks for keeping us in the GOOD Word
Got any holiday plans?

[PROCON]

Yo beachie, no holiday plans this way, just another long weekend of relaxing; how about your plans?

[beachn4fun]

THIRD
Good evening, Ma ((HUGS))
Got plans for the holiday weekend?

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Just Hangin' Cafe Memorial Day Weekend ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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our military and our allies' military
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Honoring those who have served before.

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[beachn4fun]

No big plans.
Hubby is going to do ribs on the grill for Monday.
Maybe get some packing done.
Have a good, relaxing weekend.

[beachn4fun]

Time for me to hit the hay.
Please hang around and chat with others.

To all of our Awesome military, our Allies, and their families
THANK YOU
We keep the Canteen open for you.

I'll play catch up in the morning.

Good night.

[left that other site]

Hi Eveybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Red Badger]

Here’s a good topic:

What is your favorite song with an animal in the title?........

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((Hugs))) first post with my new laptop, moving stuff off my old one before it collapses again.

[luvie]

Drat! I just know I missed you again! I’m getting my Thursdays mixed up! Have a great holiday weekend!

[luvie]

See? I knew I had missed ya! Nighty-night, Early Bird. 💤🛌

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, beachie. *HUGZ*

Sorry I missed you. Been a busy afternoon and I’m running behind. Just now eating supper.

I hope all’s going well and that you haven’t had to deal with the crazy weather so many of us have.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope your week is going well, and you are ready to the weekend.