USO Canteen FReeper Style Pray for the Troops and Our President ....September 29,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Coteblanche and Snow Bunny ~

[Snow Bunny]

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The Canteen Chapel

Although we are always aware
that the Canteen is operating
in Cyberspace, we want the troops
and anyone who is on the receiving end
of prayers at the Canteen,
to know that these prayers are very real.

I hope the troops and Canteeners
alike, will view this Canteen Chapel,
as a place where you might go in times of
trouble or times of joy to be with your God.

"Come unto me all ye who are weary and
burdened,and I shall give you rest." (Matt: 11:28).

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George W. Bush: A President of Faith

A Man of Prayer

A reporter on CNN was asked

"What did George W. Bush do
on his first morning as president-elect?"

This was Tony Clark's answer:

"He attended a prayer service with family,
friends and staff members."

George W Bush's priorities were established
on the first day of his Presidency.

The President Takes His Faith to Work

President George W. Bush looks over to Thomas Martello, 6,
during the signing ceremony of the Victims of Terrorism
Tax Relief Act in the East Room Jan. 23.
"We're joined today by families who have lost loved ones
in the great acts of evil," said the President.
"As you draw on faith and personal strength to cope with your grief,
I hope you'll also find comfort in the knowledge that
your nation stands with you and prays for you.
We mourn those whom we've lost, and we face the future together."

The President Lives his Faith

President Bush says he prays every day
in all kinds of situations,
and has been seen to quietly bow his head and pray
before news conferences and important meetings.
"I pray for guidance. I do not pray for earthly things
but for heavenly things, for wisdom
and patience and understanding."

"For strength and support, Bush turns to
the same things that have sustained
him for two decades: his faith and his family . . .
Bush prays and reads the Bible every day.
These days, aides say, they often spot
a Bible on his desk in the Oval Office.
In conversation or meetings, he often refers to
passages of Scripture that he has just read."

"There are prayers that help us last
through the day, or endure the night.
There are prayers of friends and strangers
that give us strength for the journey.
And there are prayers that yield
our will to a will greater than our own."

George W. Bush September 14, 2001
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.

The Words of President George W Bush
in an Inspiring Song by Russ Lee

Don't miss this, it will give you chills.

I'm Going To Live What I Believe

Music for a Sunday

God of our Fathers ......A Mighty Fortress

Amazing Grace (Statler Brothers).....Praise Adonai (Steve Israel)

We, at the Canteen, offer these prayers 
to those serving their country 
today. God Bless you all.

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Psalm 59:1,16&17
(Patti Vaillant)

"Deliver me from mine enemies,O my God:
Defend me from them that rise up against me.
But I will sing of thy power;yes I will sing
aloud of thy mercy in the morning; for thou
hast been my defence and refuge in the day
of my trouble. Unto thee, O my strength will
I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of 
my mercy."

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Our Prayer
(Celine Dion/Andrea Bocelli)

I pray you'll be our eyes, 
And watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise 
In times when we don't know.

Let this be our prayer, 
When we lose our way.
Lead us to a place, 
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe. 

I pray we'll find your light,
And hold it in our hearts
When stars go out each night,
Remind us where you are.. 

Let this be our prayer
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace 
Give us faith so we'll be safe.

We ask that life be kind
And watch us from above.
We hope each soul will find
Another soul to love.

Let this be our prayer,
Just like every child,
Needs to find a place, 
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.

[SAMWolf]

I hate to ask but, But what the heck are those? BAD BOY Weeds? They're perfect. LOL

In Honor of your first solo Thread, the Canteen wanted to give you your own button as well as the button for "Operation Infinite Freep" that links to all the Freeper Rally threads.

[SAMWolf]

U.S. soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., man a defensive position after fighting between local warlord groups in Khowst, Afghanistan, spilled onto the U.S. perimeter around the Forward Observation Base in Khowst, Afghanistan. After shots were fired near the U.S. perimeter soldiers from Alpha Company occupied their positions to protect the base and its personnel from possible enemy attack. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Todd M. Roy

A U.S. soldier uses his radio while another stands guard on the perimeter of a forward observation base in Khowst, Afghanistan. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Todd M. Roy

A U.S. soldier from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., occupies a defensive position of a forward observation base in Khowst, Afghanistan, after fighting between local warlord groups spilled on the U.S. perimeter. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Todd M. Roy

A day after fighting between local warlord groups touched the perimeter of a U.S. forward observation base, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Walt Pjetraj, Assistant Chief of Staff and the G-5 for the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks to Gen. Kilbaz, of Afghanistan's 25th Infantry Division, at a base at Khowst, Afghanistan. The purpose of the meeting was to identify the needs of the Afghan military force in the area. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Todd M. Roy

[JustAmy]

A young ventriloquist is touring the clubs and one night he's doing a show in a small club in a small town in Arkansas.

With his dummy on his knee, he's going through his usual dumb blonde jokes when a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting: ''I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes. What makes you think you can stereotype women that way? What does the color of a person's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's guys like you who keep women like me from being respected at work and in the community and from reaching our full potential as a person, because you and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against, not only blondes, but women in general...and all in the name of humor!''

The ventriloquist is embarrassed and begins to apologize, when the blonde yells, ''You stay out of this, mister! I'm talking to that little jerk on your knee!''

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[Radix]

You know Sam,

I look at these pics and I almost feel myself wanting to cry. I know that they all volunteered and they are all committed. It just brings the reality all so close to me.

I see these people in the pics and I recognize them as my brethren and the brethren of my brethren.

I do not know how to put the words together that could possibly express my emotions.

I just feel!

Thanks for the pictures.

[GatorGirl]

Good Sunday Afternoon!

I've missed hanging out at the Canteen. Hopefully, I can stop by later tonight. Love you and miss you all!

God Bless our Troops and God Bless the USA!!

Love, GG

[Mr_Magoo]

We need to remember what the Rules of life REALLY are....

1. Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas.

2. You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape.

3. The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship are "I apologize" and "You are right."

4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

5. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm.

6. The only really good advice that your mother ever gave you was: "Go! You might meet somebody!"

7. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her--believe them.

8. Learn to pick your battles. Ask yourself, 'Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week? One day?'

9. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.

10. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!

11. Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a bad or former relationship just might mean that the other person was right about you.

12. Work is good, but it's not that important.

13. And finally... Be really nice to your friends and family. You never know when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan.

[GatorGirl]

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do you, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine Power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

[Radix]

Oh spookie,

Why do you post pictures like that?

I think that I knew that girl when I was in the Army. It looks so familiar, beer, blonde, blue eyes, beer, blonde, blue eyes, beer, blonde blue eyes.....

[Victoria Delsoul]

O Merciful Father, hear our prayers,
Our land is crying out for thee,
For safety, for healing,
For the protection of our troops
While they defend our country
From the evil terrorists.
Hear our prayers O God,
And bring back unity and harmony to
The world. Amen.

[SAMWolf]

You're Welcome Radix. I get so many mixed feeling when I see these pictures.

[SAMWolf]

Good afternoon Victoria.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Sam, always good to see you. How are ya?

[SAMWolf]

Not too bad, How are you doing today?

[Victoria Delsoul]

I have tons of things to do but I'm just taking a little brake right now.

[tmprincesa]

Hi. I was looking for Support the Troops Stories and found your place. I saw some stories about Rallys you people do and was going to link you to them but you already have them linked.

I like your prayers and the way you support our troops. Are you part of the real USO?

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the ping, Amy, and for the link to the Fresno thread. I am sorry I missed last Friday's rally, but it looks like you had a good sized crowd.

Just as I was afraid, the more things are heating up with Iraq, the more dissidents, malcontents and 'America haters' are coming out of the woodwork. And, of course, with the press fanning the flames of dissention, it is only going to get worse. Fortunately, patriots are coming out in many areas of our country to support our military and our President. And, that's a good thing, but we need so many more to stand with us.

God bless our military, our President, and ALL people who are making their voices heard and taking a stand on the side of freedom and liberty.

[SpookBrat]

Greetings tmprincesa! Nice to see you here. Welcome.

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A member of the New Mexico National Guard shares a goodbye hug with her 4-year-old daughter as her unit, the security forces squadron of the 150th Fighter Wing out of Kirtland Air Force Base, prepares to deploy to an undisclosed location to support Operation Enduring Freedom on Friday morning. (Kitty Clark Fritz/Journal)

[Long Cut]

Good Afternoon, folks. I hate to break in, but I felt that THIS OUTRAGE should not go unnoticed by the Canteen. My post is #41, and I'd ask humbly for a bump or two. This NEEDS to get out.

Thank you, my FRiends.

[SpookBrat]

Since it's Sunday....here is another Chet Atkins song for you and our troops.

<---------open the doors and see all the people

[SpookBrat]

Hey FRiend. I'll bump you here and there. LOL How is your wife? Thanks for serving our country Long Cut. Have I told you lately? Have a good week.