| Through trials forged in fire's heat, A nation rose, a dream to meet. Divided lands, a bloody war, Yet unity bloomed, evermore. From crashing waves of deep despair, A spirit strong, it dared to dare. Depression's grip, a chilling hold, But resilience, a story told. |
Through fields of strife, where shadows fell, A nation fought, a tyrant quelled.
From beaches stormed to battles won, Freedom's torch, forever shone. Though scars remain, and battles fought, America's heart, with lessons taught, Will mend and rise, with purpose bright, A beacon strong, in darkest night. By Bruce McDowell & Gemini A.I.
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| From George Washington's Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island (1790): "For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens..." |
Ronald Reagan's 1989 Farewell Address A tall,
proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, windswept, God-blessed,
and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace; a
city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity. And if
there had to be city walls, the walls had doors, and the doors were
open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here.
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Reddit
Protest Finder Dates, times, & places for protests of all kinds (liberal, conservative, and others) |
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Hymns & Music For Strength & Hope Links
to YouTube music videos that will bring you the healing power of music.
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Playlists For Worship Services Links
to videos played during past Sunday services.
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Ballets For Smiles Some
with on-purpose mistakes, some that were created to be funny, and
some that are simply amazing.
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Photos
& Videos To Put a Smile on Your Face |
People participate in worship either in the
sanctuary or from their
computers at home.
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Our church has hybrid worship
services. Basically, they consist of some people being present
in the sanctuary, and some through Zoom videoconferencing. Zoom attendees see live video of the service, as well as live thumbnail videos of those on Zoom. Projected on a wall in the sanctuary are the same video and thumbnail videos that are seen by those at home on Zoom. And, of course, audio is sent to Zoom attendees. |
This Sunday at 11:00, click this link to be
part of an inspiring worship service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87227733566?pwd=S1kwa3g5SkN0czVrR1JNRGRJd09vdz09 You don't need to install any software first. Once you click the link, just follow the on-screen directions. The Methodist motto "Open hearts, open minds, open doors," is a good description of what is practiced at our church in Grants. |