The White Falcon - 19.11.1971, Page 3

A Modern Thanksgiving Message
by C'biipliiin R. Dali- Copsiv, l SAl'
The si-iirit of Thanksgiving season expresses itself in at least
three different ways in the American tradition.
The first mood that one hears, sees and even finds himself shar-
ing is one of 'physical' well-being, lie has a day off from work.
His bills are paid.
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He is physi-
cally comfortable. lie enjoys a
good meal. There may be a good
ball game on radio or TV. So one
can share in the enthusiasm of
Thanksgiving by being comfortable
and well-fed.
The second approach to Thanks-
giving bay is a ’negative1 one.
We can be so thankful that there
is not a general war. We who are
well can remind ourselves of how
'lucky' we are that we are not
sick. We have no troubles, or at
least fewer troubles than a year
ago, so we are happy. Most of
the things which make us grateful
are the absence of physical in-
conveniences .
The third approach, which I
advocate, is 'positive' attitude
and action. How often we have
heard that "Thanksgiving is
thanksliving". The Biblical pro-
'hets reprimanded the people of
ael and Judah because they of-
ed Thanksgiving in burnt of-
rings without thankful hearts.
Jesus criticized the scribes and
Pharisees, saying “You tithe mint
and anise and cummin and have ne-
glected the weightier matters of
the law, justice and mercy, and
faith." (Mathew 23:23)
These Biblical experiences il-
lustrate what happens to us. We
would be so happy if we could re-
ceive the blessings of life and
make a pretense at being thankful
by performing some little outward
ritual. To live lives of jus-
tice, mercy and faithfulness
seems too much to assume.
Are you thankful for your
blessings? Then make a positive
effort to "live thankfully" as
well as "give thanks".
From SecJSav Chajjee•••
Thanksgiving started many
years ago to give thanks at the
end of a New England harvest sea-
son.
As we observe the holiday
this year, Secretary of Defense
Melvin Laird calls on us all to
be "thankful for material and
spiritual gifts abundantly be-
stowed on us. Let us be thankful
for faith and courage and under-
standing and kindness. For these
are the qualities that make a na-
tion great. Let us be thankful
that we are closer to peace. As
you in the Armed Forces bow your
heads in prayer on Thanksgiving
Day," the Secretary concludes,
"know that your countrymen will
be giving thanks for your self-
less service to speed that day
when peace fully settles over our
beloved land."
Col. Budd H. Butcher (1), Commander, Air Forces Iceland, shakes
nds with Squadron Leader R. M. Raw, HQ 11th Group, RAF, after
gning a NATO Operations Order. The Order provides for mutual Air
fense Activities between the Royal Air Force and AFI.
Episcopal Bishop
to visit here
The Right Reverend Clarence E.
Ilobgood, Episcopal Bishop for the
Armed Forces will visit the Ice-
land Defense Force Saturday and
Sunday, Nov. 27 and 28.
Bishop Hobgood's visit is to
administer the Sacraments of the
Church and to conduct Confirma-
tion for those individuals who
have been under instruction. The
Bishop will administer the Sacra-
ment of Holy Communion and con-
duct confirmation during the
Episcopal services at 9 a.m., No-
vember 28, in the Naval Station
Chapel. The Bishop will also
preach at the 10:45 Protestant
service on Nov. 28.
The Episcopal congregation is
planning a pot-luck supper for
the Bishop to be held at the new
recreation building at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 27. All those
Episcopalian and non-Episcopalian
alike, who would like to meet
Bishop Hobgood are invited and
encouraged to attend. Call the
Naval Station Chapel at 2111 or
Mrs. Fullerton, extension 8358
prior to Nov. 24 for reserva-
tions .
This is Bishop Hobgood's first
visit to Iceland since his conse-
cration as Bishop. He recently
retired as a U.S. Air Force chap-
lain. The Bishop's last Air
Force assignment was as Chief of
Chaplains for the Strategic Air
Command.
Thanksgiving Mess Rales
Everyone can eat at the gen-
eral mess on Thanksgiving Day.
People without meal cards should
purchase tickets for the meals
before Nov. 25. Tickets can be
purchased at the general mess or
at the Food Service Office, bldg.
872. Rates for Thanksgiving are
as follows:
Enlisted On Comrats.........$1.00
Dependents..................$1.50
Dependent Child (under 12)..$ .75
Officer & Civilian Without
Per Diem....................$1.50
Officer & Civilian With
Per Diem....................$2.40
Icelandic Employees Of The
Defense Force................85kr
Thanksgiving Day meal hours
will be as follows:
Breakfast........6 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Brunch 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Dinner 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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