Celebrating Those in Faithful Service—A Free Devotion for Memorial Day

By Jane Fryar on May 23, 2012

Editor’s note: This devotion was written to accompany CTA’s newest patriotic products. If you’re looking for ways to help church members grow in thankfulness to God for the blessings we receive through first-responders, military personnel, and the like, consider highlighting these blessings on one of this summer’s patriotic holidays. Introduction As we gather today, we [...]

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The Liberty Bell – A Free Devotion for Ministry with children & youth

By Bill Federer on May 22, 2012

Editor’s note: Are you looking for value-priced items to help children understand and celebrate patriotic events this summer? Check out CTA’s new prayer card and glow-in-the-dark bracelet.  On July 8, 1776, a bell was rung to call the citizens of Philadelphia together to hear the Declaration of Independence read out loud in public for the [...]

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Memorial Day Outreach Event — One church brought in more than 50 guests

By Alison Zeller on May 9, 2012

Springs Road Baptist Church in Hickory, North Carolina, held a special Sunday service to honor veterans and fallen soldiers on Memorial Day 2010. During the service, a bugler played Taps and the local chapter of the Marine Corps League presented the meaning of the flag-folding ceremony at funerals. “The ceremony itself is very evangelistic,” said [...]

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