This year as we celebrate July 4th, Independence Day, let us remember the men and women who have fought and died for the freedom that we enjoy in this country each and every day.
There is much to be said for freedom. Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to be whom and what we choose to be are all a part of the American Dream. With freedom came a great price for many who have gone on before us and we must always be grateful to them.
I just wanted to take a moment to send a letter of invitation to our annual Church Valentines Banquet to be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 here in the Church Fellowship Hall.
I wanted to take a moment to send you a special note saying “thank you” for the special Easter Musical presented by you and the Church Choir this past Sunday.
I wanted to take a moment to send you a note during this special time of the year to first of all, let you know that I am thankful for you here at First Christian Church. When writing to the Thessalonian Church, Paul said these words: “We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.” 1 Thes. 1:2
William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony made this proclamation in 1623: “Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, beans, squashes, and garden vegetables, and has made the forests to abound with game and the sea with fish and clams, and inasmuch as He has protected us from the ravages of the savages,