So do I!!

Last night, our church had a special service called Knoxville Remembers in downtown Knoxville at Market Square to remember 9-11. Knoxville remembers all those lives that were lost on that tragic day. Knoxville remembers all the military lives that were lost fighting the war on terror. Knoxville remembers all the soldiers still fighting that war. Knoxville remembers that our country was founded on God! "One nation under God".

We had a very patriotic service with kids singing about our great nation and the Crown College choir singing. We honored those who have or are serving in the military and those who are first-responders like police officers and EMT's. We wanted to make sure they know how grateful we are to them for their service to the United States of America.

On a side note....

The cubscout troup 221 were there to greet people and pass out bulletins.A group from the church was also passing out free slushies before the service began. What a nice treat!

The 1st-6th grade Temple Baptist Academy choir sang songs about our great nation as a prelude to the service.

Here is Bethany going up to sing. As you can see behind her, there were people from the community sitting around hearing the Gospel as we talked about this great nation!

Alana is all done singing! Great job, Alana!The service started with the whirring of a fire truck. Then the Knoxville Fired Dept. did an awesome job of presenting our colors and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Here is about half of the audience as we are all reciting the American Creed.

This is the 5th and 6th grade Temple Baptist Academy choir singing more patriotic songs! (Austin is on the front row. There are 2 cubscouts side by side and he is the one on our right)

The Crown College Choir singing the military songs to honor all those who served the United States of America! When the particular branch that they served in was sung, they stood up and the crowd cheered and clapped. I got goosebumps!Here is my friend, Kelsey, playing the violin for the singing special before our guest speaker, Mr. Phipps, came to speak.Here are some random snapshots from the night....

First is my beautiful pastor's wife, Mrs. Sexton.

Sweet, baby Jared.Daddy and Jared.Mommy, Noah, Jared (not sure he is liking the big squeeze!) and Sarah Joy.Noah, Jared (what a face!) and Sarah Joy.

Caleb and Jared. My oldest and youngest!

I love this picture! I love the way Jared is looking up at Caleb!Sweet kisses!!

Noah in front of the huge ol'e American flag!!

Sarah Joy cheesing it up while enjoying her slushie!

Last, but certainly not least, it's me and my honey!!!

Knoxville remembers, and so do I!
May we all never forget!

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people,
which are called by my name,
shall humble themselves,
and pray,
and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways;
then will I hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin,
and will heal their land.