Abraham Lincoln once said,
“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's
cause." Honor indeed! The United States of America has a rich tradition,
borne by men and women whose sacrificial military service has strengthened a
nation and preserved its citizen's freedom. Gratitude is an appropriate
response to such service, yet it seems at times we forget the burdens of freedom
so many have been willing to bear. Veterans Day calls us to pause in the
busyness of our often self-absorbed lives and remember the debt we owe to those
whose faithful service has ensured the liberty we too often take for
granted.
This Sunday morning we will pause in our morning worship service to give
thanks for and recognize those who have served our nation so faithfully. I will
be continuing the series of messages from Deuteronomy 6 on the great
commandment, focusing this week on the theme of legacy. Moses challenged his
people to pass along the truths of what they had learned and how they had been
blessed. That is indeed a theme worth pursuing as we reflect on God's
faithfulness and that of others. We will also have a very special guest at
Church Family Night this Wednesday. Since Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, we
have invited Chaplain "LTC" Jim King, whose Army career has spanned more than
twenty-seven years, to be our special CFN guest. Colonel King will share about
his work and calling as an Army chaplain, as well as his connection to our
ministry partner, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. This is a fitting way for
us to honor Veterans Day and give thanks for those whose service makes such a
difference. This is the second of our Chef's Choice Mission Nights and Sandy
Milam will be preparing a military themed meal, so if you don't have a standing
reservation, make one for this special evening. Dinner will be served from
5:30-6:15 and Chaplain King will speak around 6:30.
Be part of these special celebrations as we honor those who bravely bear
our country's cause.
Jim Abernathy
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