The Lord instituted government as a means whereby He wills to
preserve and order life in community among fallen men. It is an
interim structure, designed to direct and regulate the political
relationships among men during the interval between the Fall and
the Lord's return.
1. Every person is
to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no
authority except from God, and those which exist are established
by God.
2. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance
of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon
themselves... Rom. 13:1-7 (NAS)
13. Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human
institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
14. or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers
and the praise of those who do right...
1 Peter
2: 13-17 (NAS)
Our
National Motto
The use of the slogan "In God We Trust" dates back
to the War of 1812. Fearing for the fate of America while watching the
British attack Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key penned the words to the
Star Spangled Banner. One line in the final stanza says, "And this be
our motto - In God is our trust."
On July 30, 1956 - Congress passed legislation making "In God We
Trust" our National Motto ... to reaffirm America's unique history
and to distinguish us from atheistic nations who recognize no authority
higher than the State.
The following contains helpful links
intended to help one become a better Christian citizen
It was God that instituted government as a means
where His will is set forth into communities of fallen men,
until His return. (Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17)
It's a regional grouping of churches, a governing body with
responsibilities for oversight of its ministers and churches,
and a community of Presbyterian churches engaged in ministry and
mission for our Lord.
Connecticut
| Delaware
| Maine
| Maryland
|
Massachusetts | New Jersey
| Vermont
New Hampshire
| New York
| Rhode Island
|
Pennsylvania
The proceedings of the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates
are broadcast live on the Web from the Senate and House
chambers. General Assembly session lasts 90 days, beginning on
January 11 at noon, and extending until April 10 at midnight.
Vision America - to inform,
encourage and mobilize pastors and their congregations to be
proactive in restoring Judeo-Christian values to the moral and
civic framework in their communities, states, and our nation
Current
and Former Patriots / Soldiers from the Dundalk
area
that have and are serving with pride to keeping this county
free!
We value our Freedom to Worship and Thank You for your Service
to God & Country
The time is now near
at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to
be freemen or slaves; whether they are to have any property they
can call their own; whether their houses and farms are to be
pillaged and destroyed, and themselves consigned to a state of
wretchedness from which no human efforts will deliver them.
The fate of unborn
millions will now depend, under God, on the courage of this
army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice
of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have,
therefore to resolve to conquer or die.
General George
Washington
General order to the Continental Army
July 2, 1776
Branch
of Service
US Air Force
US Navy
USMC
US Coast Guard
Homeland Security
Police
Law Enforcement
EMT
Fire Fighters
National
Guard
Reserves
Currently
Serving on Active Duty
Photo
links
Bobby
Airey, Army (Iraq)
AA William
E. Eaton III, USN
SSG
Guy Filliaux, Army (served in Iraq)
Guy Filliaux was awarded the
Bronze Star
for
his heroic rescue of two soldiers under heavy enemy fire in
Iraq SGT Cheri Nelson, Army (served in Afghanistan)
SGT
Jason I. Steele, USMC (Cherry Point), NC*
Officer Ed Mikula, Baltimore County
Police
Mark Zinn, EMT Firefighter
Iraq/Afghanistan Vets (2003-
SGT
Jason Hughes, Army
(served in Afghanistan)
PVT Jason Muir, USMC
SGT
Oscar L. Nelson, Army (2003-2007)*
Desert Storm Vets
(1991)
Darian G. Burns, Army, Desert Storm*
Vietnam Era
Veterans
(1961-75)
A1C Charles W. Holzman, Jr. USAF 1961-68*
CYN3
Lawrence P. Steele, Jr., Navy 1966-69*
SGT E. Keith Wawrzyniak, Army 1967-70*
Tony Zivkovich, Navy 1964-68*
Korean War
(1950-53)
CPL Shelmon
Dail, Army 1953-55
SSGT Joe Deets,
Air Force*
Robert Florence, Army 1953-55*
Rev. William Jones, Army Corp of Engineers
Airman Delmar Shifflett, US Navy
1950-1954*
A1C
Raymond J Spencer Sr., Air Force*
Frank Straka, Army 1953-55*
WWII Veterans
(1941-45)
Sgt Herm Auvil, Army Air Corps*
Sgt Herb Fry, Army*
Larry Garrison, Army
John Keys, Army Air Corps
Clarence King, Army
Bill Thomas, Air Force*
Everett Shamburg, Army
Needham Ward, Army
SSGT
Oather Warren, Army*
Larry Whytsell, Army Air Corp
WWI Veterans
(1914-19)
Elder John P. Knoblouch, Marine
Engineer
Glenn Sheeley, US Navy
American Civil War
(1861-65)
Rev. William Chambers Maloy (1862-65)
Chaplain - 44th Mississippi Regiment of Volunteers,
C.S.A.
To
the Unknown Soldiers who gave their all
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In the days, weeks and months
following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as
citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood
shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have
all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough
times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in
solidarity. Fly Our Flag, as United States, Proudly!
"I [George W. Bush] call upon all Americans to display the flag at
half-staff from their homes on that day and to observe a moment of
silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the
innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist
attacks of September 11, 2001."
Patriot Day Proclamation
Nov. 11th Veterans Day
Traditional: May 30 Observed: last Monday of May Memorial Day
July 4th Independence Day
Fly our Flag Proudly!
On November 11, we remember the service and sacrifice of our
military veterans. Veterans Day actually started out as
Armistice Day, which commemorated the ending of World War I on
November 11, 1918. The holiday was changed to Veterans Day in
1954 to honor all veterans who have served whether in time of
war or peace.
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of
religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the courts who has given us the right to
keep and bear arms
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of
the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of
speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us
freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a
fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right
to vote.
It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag, and serves under the flag.
It
is the VETERAN, whose coffin is draped by the flag.
~Anonymous
Give a salute
to war veterans! It's Veterans Day, when thousands of people
will visit the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National
Cemetery, Virginia. At 11 a.m., a color guard representing all
military services will execute "Present Arms" at the tomb. A
presidential wreath will be placed on the tomb, symbolizing the
nation's remembrance of all those who died fighting for their
country.
Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of
America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on
July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a
night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the
American flag.
Inspirational
Links Last
02/25/08
(Some
audio/video enriched)
Someone has said that, if Christians really understood the
full extent of the power we have available through prayer [and
practiced it], we might be speechless. Is has
been reported, in various places in cyberspace and via email
that "In W.W. II
there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of
people who dropped what they were doing every day at a
prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the
safety of England, its people and peace. There is now a
group of people organizing the same thing here in America.
If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 p.m.
Eastern Time (8:00 Central) (6:00 Pacific), stop whatever
you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of
the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for peace
in the World. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we
have. "
Let's Pray Together -- Thank you and God bless
America!
The Bald Eagle -
Our National Emblem and Biblical Symbol of Strength
courtesy of E..Keith Wawrzyniak @ 2006
The bald eagle
was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United
States of American
on the
great seal of the United States. The Great Seal shows
a wide-spread eagle, faced front, having on his breast
a shield with thirteen perpendicular red and white
stripes, surmounted by a blue field with the same
number of stars.
In
the eagle's right talon he holds an olive branch, in
his left a bundle of thirteen arrows, and in his beak
he carries a scroll inscribed with the motto: "E
Pluribus Unum." (Latin
phrase meaning United "One from many")
He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle's! Psalms 103:5
They that wait
upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall
mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not
be weary. They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Inspirational Quotes
President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural
Address to the largest crowd ever assembled in Washington,
D.C. With appeals to faith and prayer, Lincoln reminded all
present that God is guiding the events that shape our
nation. He urged moderation, humility, and humanity in
dealings with the South.
"Four
score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this
continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated
to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we
are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We
have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final
resting-place for those who here gave their lives that that
nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that
we should do this.
But in a larger
sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot
hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead who
struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power
to add or detract. The world will little note nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they
did here. It is for us the living rather to be dedicated
here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have
thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here
dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that from
these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause
for which they gave the last full measure of devotion--that
we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died
in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth
of freedom, and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people shall not perish from the earth."
Abraham Lincoln, November 19, 1863, The Gettysburg Address.
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