HAPPY BIRTTHDAY USA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

A Picture Festival!

Celebrating semi-quincentennial milestone of the United States. 

Think two and a half centuries since the 2nd Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, PA in 1776 to adopt the Declaration of Independence.

Uncle Sam invites you to many events in Bryson City!

Bunting on Bridges throughout Bryson City, NC

National Parks celebrate----in our area it's the Great Smoky Mountains!

John Mc "Mayor" of our street has designated the turn toward our house with the best descriptor phrase of all. "ONE NATION UNDER GOD"

A NC license plate shares the value of the phrase as well.

NBC news shared women who worked together for over a year to "Stitch the Story" of the 13 colonies. What an amazing use of talents.

CBS shared a list of 250 American State songs. Hope the list puts some familiar ear worms in our ears. Two of my faves were "What a Wonderful World," by Louis Armstrong and "Take My Hand Precious Lord by Mahalia Jackson,

Our church and others prayerfully shared thanks to our Heavenly Father for the gift of freedom and thanks to the men and women who have defended it. Petitions were lifted to bless the leaders who guide our nation with godly wisdom....along with unity among believers to seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8)

In His name....to God's glory and in service to others--our Prayer for Independence Day!

Fireworks from Kentucky friend, JA!

A BIG thanks to grandson, JP who had some fireworks on his Instagram page!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, 

the people He chose for his inheritance. (Psalm 33:12, NIV)