TEACH KIDS THAT FREEDOM MEANS DEDICATION

July 5, 2020

Before the Revolutionary War the royal government of Virginia banned that colony’s radical legislative body, The House of Burgesses.  So, the members met as a Provincial Convention in Richmond at Old Church in March, 1775.  The firebrand, Patrick Henry, recognizing the battles already fought in the north, rose to speak:

War is actually begun!  Why stand we here idle?  Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?  Forbid it, Almighty God!  I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Thus, Henry called for a war for independence. 

In the old days kids in school had to memorize his speech.  Today few kids probably know who Patrick Henry was.

As we celebrate 4^th of July this weekend I’ll be preaching on “Teach Kids that Freedom Means Dedication” from Exodus 13:1-15 wherein Israel escapes slavery and God tells Moses to enact the freedom feast called Passover and the dedication of the firstborn.  Thus, we’ll see the need to 1) Celebrate Freedom (verses 1-10) and 2) Be Free to Sacrifice (verses 11-15).

Vacation Bible School starts July 6, at 5:30.  You can livestream the opening rally each day that week, or you can watch it later on Facebook.  Then you can watch classes for children, youth and adults.

I continue to have devotions Tuesday through Saturday at 10:00 on Facebook, and we continue to livestream Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30, Sunday School at 9:00 and worship at 10:30.  Of course we love it when you come to Bible Study, Sunday School and worship, but we will continue to reach out through technology to the ends of the earth!

Thanks for your continued faithfulness in watching, listening, singing, giving, praying and inviting.  You are a continual blessing to me!  And I know God will reward you forever!

Meanwhile, happy birthday, America!

Love,

Jim Meek

El Camino Baptist Church

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