July 4th commemorates the day in 1776 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. This year marks 250 year, a truly special year!
Our country and our world are not perfect, but we can be thankful that we have the freedom to pray and we all know prayer is powerful. So remember, reflect, hope and pray.
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)
Blessings,
Carolyn
America stands on two great pillars — faith and morality. Without these, our foundation crumbles.
—George Washington
Freedom fails when people decide that it is their right to take and not to give.
—Stanley Maxwell
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, let us remember and proclaim that God so loved the whole world that he sent Jesus to share in this life.
The Declaration of Independence … gave liberty not alone to the people of this country, but hope to all the world, for all future time. —Abraham Lincoln
A Refreshing Gift
Oh, how beautiful is the summer night, which is not night, but a sunless, yet unclouded, day, descending upon earth with dews and shadows and refreshing coolness! How beautiful the long mild twilight, which, like a silver clasp, unites today with yesterday!
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You may reach Pastor Jeremy at jeremyrlewis@gmail.com or 570-604-7537
Adult Sunday School – Every Sunday 8:30am to 9:30am
Adult Exercise Class – Taking a break for summer – Will resume in September
Choir Practice – Taking a break for summer – Will resume in September
E-Mail Carolyn White with any praises, joys, or prayer requests (whisperpines@frontiernet.net) throughout the week.
Thursday, July 9th– Presbyterian Women Meeting – 11am Sunday, July 12th– Barnes Kasson Service – 3pm Wednesday, July 15th– Men's Breakfast – 8am Thursday, July 16th– Session Meeting – 6pm Tuesday, July 28th– Newsletter Deadline