A lot can be achieved if everyone does a little.  The Military, Veteran, and First responder Salute was a big success. The outreach to the community  was great. The building was full of visitors and  community guests. Justin Friday opened the service  with a great clip on Hero’s that he created himself.  God has given Justin a great talent and we thank  Justin for a job well done.

The Sr. Youth walking the flag down and  everyone saying the Pledge of Allegiance followed  by Jared Rose offering a prayer and Lost-N-Found  bringing beautiful music with the star- spangled  banner and what about brother Jason Gibson who  shared his story of Military service time and how  God and church family and prayer brought him thru  some of the darkest times of his life. The evening  continued as Lost-N-Found reminded us of how  beautiful America is and Brett Bohl inspired and  encouraged the veterans for their service to God and Country. 

It was a moment that showed great respect to  God and the American Flag as SOLSD Superintendent  Jeffery Greenley read the 13 folds of the American  flag while Commander Bob Welsh made a fold after  each statement. We had a time to thank our WWII  vets along with everyone else. When the children  came marching in and sang “This Land is Your  Land” the hope and prayer that the future of Gods  church and country is in their little hands was  encouraging to all of us. God will use these little  ones to do great things in His kingdom. Let us as  parents & grandparents continue to teach Gods  Word to teens and always have them respect  authority.

As we closed Lost-N-Found spoke of the two  tombs. One for the soldier and the open tomb of  Jesus Christ.   Lester Jones closed out with prayer and  the teen Lock-In started for the night. The teens  sang songs to God, prayed to God, fellowshipped  with games, camp fires, skits, movies, pizza and yes  the Great American opossum run.  

It takes a lot of people and a lot of time and  preparation to provide a spiritual moment with  family & friends.  God was honored and God's name was lifted up  and may all glory and praise be given to the God  who make all this possible.

To the church family you are AWESOME! 

God is so good to us. Let’s continue to study his  Word, pray to Him and encourage others to come to  Christ and be baptized.