“CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY”

Ever since Cathy and I came to GMPC, folks have been telling us about how Coronado celebrates the Fourth of July. As the holiday approaches, we can sense the excitement building in the community. Decorations are going up, people are planning when they will put out their chairs on Orange Ave, and folks are buying everything in the Thrift Cottage that is red, white, and blue. Knowing how we will celebrate is important, so is knowing why we will celebrate.

In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul writes that the institution of government was created by God:

“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.”

Romans 13:1

Our government is a blessing to us from God. This is why we celebrate the birth of our nation. 

Through the centuries, Christians have been called to participate in government and help it to be what God intended. In our country, Christians have done this by voting, be serving as elected officials, by serving as civilian employees, and by serving as uniformed members of the government. 

On Sunday, July 2, we will spend time celebrating God's blessing to us. One of the ways we can do this is to invite those who wish to wear their uniforms. I will be wearing my Navy uniform in gratitude for how God has enabled me to serve Him in the government He created. Please feel free to wear your uniforms this Sunday as we pray for our nation during our worship of the King of kings and Lord of lords.

In Christ,

Pastor David

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