What does 4th of July mean to you? Is it the fireworks or a day at the beach? Do you look forward to waving at friends and family as they pass by in the parade? Maybe you have a barbecue in your back yard that you look forward to every year. Seeing our veterans and first responders marching in the parade is always something we look forward to. And everyone always loves watching the children dressed in team colors or cub scout uniforms. No matter what we do, it is always a special day.
Preparing for the parade, here at FPC, takes a lot of work and many hands. We come together to host a hot dog stand at the front of the church where viewers set down chairs to watch the passing parade. It is the best spot in town and we are lucky that our founders chose this place for our beautiful church. We are a welcoming group of people and many summer visitors compliment us on our mission work and friendly congregation. “General Needs - Serving the needs of homeless veterans” is the organization that was chosen to receive all profits from the sale this year. From Brooklyn/Queens to Riverhead, their volunteers help veterans with basic necessities, hot meals and emergency housing.
Fourth of July is an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the independence of our country, but it also is a time for us to take time to show our love for family, friends and our community. God bless America & God bless you!