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June 20 - July 3, 2015
Spirituality
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A man who would not die in battle that after the battle was over, he had discovered four bullet holes through his jacket; yet not a single For more bullet had touched him. than 150 years, He said “by the alla fascinating powerful dispensations story appeared of Providence, I have in virtually every been protected beyond student textbook in all human probability or America, but, sadly, expectation.” Washington it has not been seen openly acknowledged that for decades. It is God’s protecting hand was the story of George on him. Washington when Interestingly, 15 years he was 23 years of later during a time of age and involved peace, Washington and a in the French and friend returned to those Indian War, 20 years same Pennsylvania woods. before the American Pastor Dr. Marc Drake. Submitted An old Indian chief, having Revolution. The heard that Washington had photo colonists sided with come back to that area, the British in this traveled a long way just to war, and most of the Indians sided with meet with him. He told him that in that the French. battle 15 years earlier he had instructed Washington was a colonel in the his braves to single out all the officers Virginia militia at the time and when and shoot them. The chief said that he the British troops arrived, he and 100 had personally shot at Washington 17 Virginians joined with General Braddock, times, but without effect. Finally, the a British general. The troops were divided chief told his braves to stop firing at and Braddock, Washington and 1,300 him. He then said to Washington: “I have soldiers marched north to drive the traveled a long and weary path that I French from Fort Duquesne, which is now might see the young warrior of the great Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Then, while battle...I am come to pay homage to the marching through a wooded ravine, only man who is the particular favorite of seven miles from the fort, they found heaven, and who can never die in battle.” themselves ambushed with the French This is only one example of God’s and Indians firing at them from tree tops intervention in the founding of our great and from behind rocks. The result was a country. As we celebrate our nation’s slaughter. independence this month, let us give Yet, of the 86 British and American thanks for our spiritual heritage—a officers involved in that battle, George heritage we must never forget. From Washington was the only one who had Columbus to the Pilgrims to Washington not been shot down off his horse. Once and Lincoln, we have been blessed with the battle ended, Washington gathered leaders who understood the fact that the remaining troops and retreated back God’s hand has been on this nation. to western Maryland. The next day he The Bible says “Blessed is the nation wrote a letter to his family explaining whose God is the Lord” Psalm 33:12.
BY DR. MARC DRAKE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SUN LAKES SENIOR PASTOR
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 12 Noon & 7 p.m. SUNDAY: WORSHIP 10 a.m. 19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ 480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022 www.gospel4life.org
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Chandler United Methodist Church
Celebrating more than 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .......................... 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children ......................................... 8:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS .............................................................................. 9:45 a.m. 480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
The Dry Heat Pickers entertained the seniors at The Perfect Place. Photo submitted
Dry Heat Pickers entertain crowd at The Perfect Place Dry Heat Pickers entertained seniors at The Perfect Place, a nonprofit-based adult care center, located on the campus of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Sun Lakes. The bluegrass band is no stranger to the Valley area having volunteered and performed for many years. The volunteers at The Perfect Place are knowledgeable of Alzheimer’s, dementia, developmental disabilities and various adult neurological challenges.
For more information about The Perfect Place, call (480) 895-2892 or send an email to ThePerfectPlace85248@gmail. com. The center is located at 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Sun Lakes. Contributions from service organizations and personal donations to the scholarship fund allow the center to provide financial assistance.