Sparks highlight 11-2-11

Veteran’s Day is observed on November 11^th and it is just not a day to take off, but a day we should also be thanking God for our freedoms in this country and thanking any man or woman that has served in the United States military.  This day is also known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day as it was the signing of the treaty to end World War 1 – the war that was to end all wars as it was said in those days.  The treaty was signed the 11^th hour, the 11^th day of the 11^th month in 1918.   In this country we have many freedoms that are only still alive because of the sacrifices of many brave men and women over the last two hundred-some years.  We have many brave men and women who still sacrifice themselves for our freedom today serving all over the world and in our borders.   One of the symbols of our freedom is our flag of which your Sparkie painted one tonight.  Make sure your Sparkie tells you about the colors and what our flag symbolizes.  The Bible says in John 15:13 ‘Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends’.  Jesus was referring to Himself and the life He laid down for us to pay the penalty of our sins – and to believe also in that that He calls us His friends!  We can say also say that of our veterans as they have and continue to lay their lives down for our freedoms.  If you know a veteran, tell him/her thank you for his/her service and his/her love for America and our freedom.  And, if you don’t know a veteran, go find one!