America’s Powerful Document

A newspaper reporter asked a few citizens why the Declaration of Independence was still relevant today. Here is a summary of their comments: "It is like a Bible that as been in the family for generations." "It is one of the world's most precious documents." "It is a living breathing document with basic values underlying it." "It began with some rabble-rousers who believed we should be free, that we should be able to choose our own destiny." "The

Document is very much alive. It's organic. It is not archival material. It's real." "I think the overwhelming message of the declaration is that it's okay to disagree with the government."

A pastor, William H. Stewart, of the First Institutional Baptist Church, summarized the general consensus with these words: "It is one of the greatest documents that has ever been written about people seeking freedom from an oppressive power."

While political and personal freedoms are not the equivalent of spiritual freedom in Christ, they are blessings that should be available to all. Jesus, after all, identified himself as one coming to "proclaim release to the captives" (Luke 4:18).

Prayer Petitions: Our beloved, Eileen Hultz, has been moved the Glen Oakes Nursing Home in New Castle. She is slowly making progress. The nursing home is located South of New Castle on State Route 3. Turn right at the intersection of Riley Road (at Tractor Supply). It's located about 3 miles on the left. Ernie and Faye Barnard. Wade Fletcher. Susan Combes. Moriah Stout. Bob Hofer. Dwayne Hill. Marilyn Burgess. Elsie Hall. Marie Wilson. Albert Pence. Terry York. Joetta Wilkinson. Alice Hunt. Henry Overbay. Nick Paul. Ed McCraken. Don Talbott. Mark Ballenger. Adam Pinnick. Olive Bruner. Olive Berkebile. George and Helen York. Hailey Blevins. Jan Townsend. Rex Anderson. Amazing Angels Child Care Ministry. Persecuted Christians in communistic and Muslim countries. Ashley Longfellow in the Navy. Kyle Sparks in Iraq. All our soldiers in Iraq.

Missionaries: Robert Pickle- Set Free Ministries. Dan & Sheri Miller. Dana Harding. Daniel Duke. Bob & Janet Miller. Dee Sudnig. Lindell & Kay Browning. Bill & Kay Swesay. Ken & Linda Walker. Greg & Amy Crofford. Wayne & Connie LaForce. Mark Ryan. Dan & Margaret Clark. Scott and Emily Armstrong.

Nursing Home: Mabel Miller. Bonnie McLain. Phyllis Lambert. Franklin White. Eileen Hultz.

Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries:

Today: Johnnie McCormick, Mike & Nancy Bonanza 7^th

Mon. July 2^nd: Marie Wilson

Tue. July 3^rd: Seth Stomm

Wed. July 4^th: Russell & Elsie Hall

Thu. July 5^th: Faithe Haeck 30^th

Sat. July 7^th: Bob & Carol Fannin 34^th

"A cheerful heart is good medicine" Proverbs 17:22

Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face. "Why do you do that, Mommy?" he asked.

"To make myself beautiful," said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue.

"What's the matter?" asked Little Johnny. "Giving up?"

Our Softball Team won their 6^th and 7^th games yesterday. Next Saturday there are no games.

Garage Sale is set for July 5^th - 7^th, Thursday through Saturday. Don Talbott will be setting up this Monday at the parsonage. Bring your items anytime.

Recycle your printer cartridges by bringing them to the church and placing them in the white box in the foyer. These are sent to a company for recycling in return for a check.

Exercise aerobics Monday and Wednesday 6:00p.m.

Our teens and young adults are important to us. Please let Carolyn Talbott (teens) or Tina Limburg (young adults) know if you are available for some casual or informal times of fellowship. These young groups feel an especial attraction for the senior generation.

You may have noticed our new drum set donated to the church by an anonymous giver who loves the Lord's work in music. Josh Funkhouser is a drummer in the Hagerstown High School marching band and will be playing our drum set. This set is definitely not a toy and needs special care.

Our church van has a new radiator. The old was corroded and causing engine overheating. We appreciate any extra giving to help cover the $600 repair. Thank you to those who have given.

Mission is everywhere The word "mission" often implies traveling to another country to teach and work. The work done in foreign missions is important, of course, but we can't all make the trip. What we can do, however, is be faithful servants where we live. Mission is about putting the face and name of Jesus in front of those who don't know him. We can do that in many ways — any place and any day.

A prayer for July 4

"Almighty and ever-living God, we humbly praise you for the nation in which you have allowed us to live. We cherish its wonder and its beauty. We are thankful for its fruitful lands, its bountiful waters, its great resources and its unlimited opportunities.

"We thank you for our founding fathers and mothers, and for their foresight, special wisdom, and steadfast courage in establishing freedom and a lasting document of fairness.

"Stir up within each of us the will to be good stewards of all the blessings of the land we love. Amen.

July Church Events:

Mon-Fri. July 2-6, Child Care Ministry Closed

Thu. July 5, Garage Sale begins

Sat. July 7, Men's Prayer Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.

Sat. July 14, Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.

Williamsburg Softball Games, 12:40 & 2:00 p.m.

Sat, July 21, District Missionary Convention, 8:30 a.m.

Williamsburg Softball Game, 3:15 p.m.

Sun, July 22, Pre-district Assembly Rally, 5:00 p.m.

Mon. July 23: District Assembly, 8:30 a.m.

Tue. July 24: Ladies Craft/non-craft Fellowship, 6:30 p.m.

Sat. July 28: Children's Campout

Final June Finances
MONTHLY GIVING	Received for Sunday the 24th	Received for the Month	Disbursed for the Month
Tithes and Offerings	1,715.50	6,245.73	5,348.44
Building Fund Loan	117.00	610.00	728.77
Missions	36.00	569.96	573.96

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