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The Gettysburg Address

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

President Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, 149 years ago today. Of course, the occasion was to dedicate a cemetery of the battlefield at the scene of the greatest carnage in American history. On that particular morning, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading →

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A Presidential Proclamation

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, … Continue reading →

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Sarah Hale: “Godmother of Thanksgiving”

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

To the modern person it may seem odd that Thanksgiving as an American holiday hasn’t always been there… After all, didn’t the Pilgrims start it back at the very beginning? Didn’t George Washington proclaim it? The short answer is “yes” … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

‘If you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.’ Mark Twain I wonder if he would still say that today…?

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.” Abraham Lincoln

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Quote of the Week

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” ~Henry Ward Beecher

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Sunday Class Notes: September 2

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Philippians Chapter One Today is the beginning of a new series of Class Notes as we completed John last week. Today we begin a study of the Book of Philippians. Background To whom was this written?: … Continue reading →