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Celebrating Freedom

4th of July banner with the words God Bless America Happy 4th of JulyThe 4th of July is a glorious time to celebrate our country’s freedom and independence, and, more importantly, to give thanks to God for the blessings He has granted us, both as a nation and individually. The below scriptures inspire us to be thankful for our freedom and encourage us to stand strong in our belief that Jesus Christ is the ultimate authority.

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!” – Psalm 33:12

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

“Stand firm, therefore, in the freedom by which Christ has made us free.” – Galatians 5:1

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” – Romans 13:1

Give Thanks to the Lord

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful family and friends! In this special season of giving thanks, Psalm 136 reminds us of the One whose lovingkindness endures forever….

His Lovingkindness Endures Forever

1 Give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.

To Him who alone does great [a]wonders,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
To Him who made the heavens with [b]skill,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
To Him who spread out the earth above the waters,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
To Him who made the great lights,
For His lovingkindness endures forever:
The sun to rule [c]by day,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
The moon and stars to rule [d]by night,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.

10 To Him who struck [e]the Egyptians through their firstborn,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
11 Then brought Israel out from their midst,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
12 With a strong hand and an outstretched arm,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.

13 To Him who divided the [f]Red Sea in two,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
15 But He [g]overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the [h]Red Sea,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.

16 To Him who led His people through the wilderness,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;

17 To Him who struck great kings,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
18 And killed [i]mighty kings,
For His lovingkindness endures forever:
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
20 And Og, king of Bashan,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
21 And gave their land as an inheritance,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
22 Even an inheritance to Israel His servant,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.

23 Who remembered us in our low estate,
For His lovingkindness endures forever,
24 And has snatched us from our adversaries,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
25 Who gives food to all flesh,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven,
For His lovingkindness endures forever.

 

God Bless America

Closing line in the US Constitution


Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. ~Psalm 33:12 [KJV]

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. ~1 Peter 2:16 [ESV]

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. ~Galatians 5:13 [NLT]


4th of July Celebration:  July 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm. Meet us in the backyard of the church for food, fun & fellowship as we celebrate our independence as a nation!

We’re having a barbecue with hamburgers and hotdogs as well as chips and Gatorade.

And if you’re the baking type, bring your homemade pie and enter it into our Pie Contest! Bring your appetite too!

Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there…

4th of July 2024 Celebration flyer

He Is Risen!

Three crosses

 

On this holy day, may you experience the blessing of God’s grace and the joy of His resurrection. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter!

 

“We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.” – Romans 6:9

 

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” – John 11:25

 

“He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” – Luke 24:6-7