July 4th commemorates the day in 1775 when our nation declared itself to be an independent nation and signed the Declaration of Independence, stating our determination to become a free country.
This day is not a religious holiday, but it is a time to think about all the goodness we have received from God.
As we celebrate America’s birthday and our freedom, Give thanks to God, Thank a Veteran, Fly your flag proudly. Freedom comes from truth and in John 8:32 it says “Then you will know truth and the truth will set you free”
I love our country, I love our state, I love our little community on the hill and I love my home. God has provided so much for all of us to enjoy. It’s great to be an American and a child of God!
May we commit our future and our lives to God and His will. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Psalm 33:12)
Happy 4th of July!
Blessings,
Carolyn White
Bible Verse Memory Plan
Week #1: My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20 NIV
Week #2: Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the siles of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11 KJV
Week #3: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Week #4: A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. Proverbs 31: 10-11 NIV
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School – 8:30 AM in the Community Building
Choir Practice Thursday’s at 1:30pm (will resume in September)
Monday, July 1st – Canada Day
Thursday, July 4th – Independence Day
Thursday, July 11th – Presbyterian Women meeting – 11am
Wednesday, July 17th – Men’s breakfast and meeting – 8am
Tuesday, July 30th – Newsletter Deadline
Loose change offering, (coins & bills), goes to General Fund.Contributions for specific charities will go to designated point person for that specific charity; any checks for that charity must be made payable directly to that particular charity.
Email Carolyn White with any praises, joys, or prayer requests you have throughout the week that you’d like to share with our church family.
Note: Our website is www.franklinhillpresbyterian.org where you can access online messages, the event calendar, our church newsletter, mission, etc. Check it out when you can! Church e-mail: fhpc400
Please sign up to host one of the social hours on the Sunday after Communion Service on the first Sunday of the month. Hosting only means setting out what is brought and cleaning up afterward.
It does not mean bringing everything to share.
Don’t forget our card ministry - If you would like a card sent to a particular person to give them a lift or let them know they are missed or offer encouragement, etc. etc., just give the name and address to Cathe. Cards, envelopes and postage will be provided and placed on a table in the Community Building the first Sunday of each month. As we file past the table on our way to the coffee pot, we will be able to sign each of the cards and Cathe will address the envelopes and mail them.
