Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Independence Day Celebration Recap

We went out to White Oak Lake and celebrated the 4th with some friends! We had a fun day of kayaking, eating good food, playing games, and enjoying good fellowship!

Red, white, and blue themed desserts!
 
It didn't take us long to get the kayaks out!
"It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and to humbly implore His protection and favors." -George Washington
We stopped off at the Little Grand Canyon for a little while.
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin
Some of the guys rented a motorboat and had fun cruising the lake.
Volleyball!
Jacob brought his dog, Bear, and he really enjoyed swimming in the water. ๐Ÿ˜
2024 4th of July group!

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"If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted...if a republican government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the Divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws." -Noah Webster
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Five of us kids(and Bear๐Ÿ˜‰) went to go see some fireworks at the airport in town. It was a really fun time!
"The God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?" -Thomas Jefferson
"The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity." -John Adams

"Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God." -Romans 13:1

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