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The Chronicle
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First Presbyterian Church 49 South Portage Street Westfield, New York
JUNE 2016 |
Church Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Monday through Friday
Office: (716) 326-2643 Fax: (716) 793-6019
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Pastor Dana A. Vaughn
Administrative Assistant Polly M Knopp
Custodian Brenda McCutcheon
Deacon of the Month June 2016 Mark Smith |
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What Makes a Dad
~ Anonymous ~
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
and so,
He called it...Dad
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Dear Friends
I wanted to share a sermon with you I preached earlier this month. It was inspired by John 5:1-9 and is titled, "Get Up and Walk."
In our passage from John this morning...we heard Jesus ask a man who had been ill for 38 years...if he wanted to be made well again.
This seems like a fairly odd question to ask someone who has been sick for so long...seems like you would already know the answer to that question.
And it’s also a fairly odd question to ask someone who is laying beside a pool waiting to be miraculously healed by its waters....seems like you would be able to tell that person is willing to go to whatever lengths it takes...to be healed.
While this question may seem somewhat odd and mysterious...the pool itself remained a mystery for many many years.
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For centuries, scholars believed there was no such pool...because there was no sign of it in modern-day Jerusalem. So for the longest time...this story was treated as a metaphor...rather than an actual account with a historical location.
However...in the 19th century, an archaeologist by the name of Schick discovered a pool, which he contended was the pool from John 5. Further excavation in 1964 revealed other features that confirmed that it was in fact this pool.
But, here’s the piece I find most interesting: the pool was also used as an Asclepeion...an ancient healing temple...a place where healing was supposed to take place by the power of Asclepius, the Greek God of healing. Asclepius was even called “savior” by his followers.
According to this explanation, people believed that this Greek God would come and stir the waters in the healing temple...and that whoever was the first to enter the pool after the waters had been stirred...would be healed of his or her malady.
So this is why the pool and the surrounding area had become the gathering place for anyone...with any sort of sickness...especially the blind, the lame, and the paralyzed. They all gathered there...watching the surface of the water...waiting for this Greek God to cause the smallest ripple in the waters so they could jump in and be healed.
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So while it may seem like a fairly odd question for Jesus to ask a man who had been sick for 38 years if he wanted to be made well...what Jesus was really asking him was...Do you want to believe in the real savior...not just a Greek God who people call savior?
And while it may seem odd for Jesus to ask a man who is laying beside a healing pool...if he wants to be healed...what Jesus was really asking him was...Do you want to trust in something that actually works and has the power to heal you...and not just sit here and wait for some waters to stir?
Now the mans response to Jesus’ question was somewhat interesting and puzzling as well.
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When Jesus asked this man if he wanted to be made well...we would expect to hear a resounding “Yes” from him...since he’s been sick for so long.
However for this guy...instead of responding enthusiastically in the affirmative...the man offered a couple of complaints or a couple obstacles as to why he couldn’t be healed.
He says...“Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up...and then he says...and while I am making my way, someone else steps down ahead of me”.
It appears as if what is standing in the way of this man’s healing...is himself...it’s his own negative thinking...that is preventing him from being healed...his negative thinking about his situation...his disbelief in himself...and his disbelief in what Jesus can do for him.
And at this point in the story...Jesus then tells the the man to get up, grab his mat...and walk.
Now this may seem like a harsh response...to command someone who has been sick for 38 years to stand up...grab his stuff and walk on...but there is significance in Jesus words.
The first part of the significance in Jesus’ words...lies in Jesus telling him to get up!
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The Greek word that is used here to command the man to get up...can be translated as...rise or stand...but it can also be translated as...awaken!
So Jesus wasn’t trying to be rude or harsh to the man...rather he was telling him...to awaken...to awaken from all this disbelief in himself...and this negative way of thinking...that had left him sick for 38 years.
To awaken from this absurd belief that a Greek God was his savior and was going to come down...and save him by stirring some waters that would magically heal him.
Instead...Jesus was telling him to awaken a new positive way of thinking. To believe in himself....to trust in God for healing....and to awaken to what all God could achieve with him and through him.
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Now there are times in our lives...when it is easy for us to be this guy. It is easy to slip into a mindset of negative thinking...thinking negatively about ourselves or about what God can do in our lives...or whether God can improve what seems like an impossible situation for us.
We are reminded this morning of the power of God...and we’re asked to awaken...to awaken to a more positive way of thinking...where we believe in ourselves...where we trust and believe in all the great things that God can do with us...and through us.
Recently I stumbled upon some inspirational information about some top celebrities who have experienced obstacles in their own life...but yet they still went on to do big and great things.
I wanted to share this information with you because it helps us to see how all of us face obstacles and difficulties in life...and how those things don’t have to hamper or hinder us from moving forward and achieving great things.
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At age 23, Oprah was devastated when she was fired from her first reporting job...but that didn’t stop her...now she is a media mogul, owns her own television networks and is worth billions. At age 23, Tina Fey was working at a YMCA...now she has a net worth of $45 million. At age 24, Stephen King was working as a janitor and living in a trailer. At age 27, Vincent Van Gogh failed as a missionary and decided to go to art school. At age 28, J.K. Rowling was a suicidal...single parent living on welfare...now she has written over 13 books...including the Harry Potter series. At age 30, Harrison Ford was a carpenter.
Vera Wang failed to make the Olympic figure skating team, then she didn’t get the Editor-in-Chief position at Vogue, but yet she went on to design her first dress at age 40. She now has her own multi million dollar clothing line and is branching out into jewelry design as well.
Samuel L. Jackson didn’t get his first movie role until he was 46. Morgan Freeman landed his first MAJOR movie role at age 52. Grandma Moses didn’t begin her painting career until age 76. Louise Bourgeois didn’t become a famous artist until she was 78.
Moral of the story...Never tell yourself that you aren’t good enough. or that you missed your chance. Never let an obstacle stand in the way of moving forward and dreaming big about what God can do with your life.
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This morning we are reminded to awaken...to awaken to a more positive way of thinking...where we believe in ourselves...where we trust and believe in all the great things that God can do with our lives.
We are invited to dream big about what God has in store for us.....or what we would like to see happen with our lives...and as you dream big about these things...be prepared to have to put some work in for it.
Those celebrities didn’t hit an obstacle and qive up....they worked hard to get where they are today. Oprah Winfrey rose from poverty, abuse, and prejudice to become one of the most influential people on the planet. After being fired from her first reporting job....she now earns an annual salary of $315 million.
In order to do great things...there is work involved...And that is the other significant part about what Jesus said to the man by the pool.
After Jesus commanded this man to get up...to awaken to all these new possibilities for his life...Jesus told him to walk!
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Essentially what Jesus was saying to the man...was to move and start doing work. Now that his man was cured of his illness he was going to have to get a job, he was going to have to support his family, he was going have to give back to society in some way...essentially he was going to have to walk around and conduct his life.
William Sloane Coffin...a great minister and peace activist...once said...it is certainly scarier to be cured from an illness than to actually be sick...because if you are cured than you become responsible...and that is to say that you are response-able...able to respond to God’s call...able to respond to the word and love of Christ. Able to cease being a victim.
When you become response-able you have to work hard...at this thing called life.
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I heard a story recently about a young Episcopal priest from Philadelphia. This man is present day about my age...maybe a little older. He is the priest for a large Episcopal church in downtown Philadelphia...so big it holds three services each Sunday which are packed.
Well this young Episcopal priest had a dream. His dream was to take the cemetery that the church owned and develop it into a school. There was just one grave in this cemetery it was the grave of John Wanamaker...the pioneer of the first department store...which was called John Wanamaker and Co.
The reason this young priest wanted to take this cemetery and build a school was because the school system in Philadelphia was a private system. So every student had to apply to the various schools around the city...which meant that some kids didn’t get into the top schools or even the mediocre schools.
It meant that the kids who lived in the impoverished areas and didn’t have a well known last name...or lots of money to donate...went to the worst schools and just got lost in the system until they ended up in the streets involved with drugs and committing crimes.
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So this young priest went and talked to everyone he had to in order to have John Wanamakers grave moved and this cemetery and approved for a school to be built on it.
But despite all the work...he got it done and it was all approved.
Next this young priest had to contact everyone he knew in the church, out of the church...and around the city for donations and investments in this school project.
But despite all the hard work...he secured the funding for it...the school was built.
Next this young priest decided that he and some of his friends were going to get on their bikes and ride around the roughest parts of Philadelphia....and as they rode around these parts and ran into the kids in the street...he and his friends would talk to the kids who had been denied from all the other schools...and he invited them to come to his school for free. no application fees like the other schools or yearly dues.
Those kids were elated about this possibility...they enrolled...and then they worked hard to stay in that school. They were required to attend school 6 days a week and the one day they had off they were required to go to church.
After just one year of being in operation...there was a graduating class of 86. 86 kids who didn’t have any hope for their lives or their future received a high school diploma. 86 kids who would have probably ended up in jail or died from drug overdoes...where given a new opportunity and a new possibility to go on to college.
It took a lot of hard work from this young priest and it took a lot of hard work from those kids...but they all put the work in and did something great!
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God wants us to dream big...God wants us to look at our lives and this world and see endless possibilities no matter our age...no matter our circumstance.
We know it takes hard work to achieve great things...But God wants us to work hard at making our life and this world a better place.
God wants us to get up and walk with him!
May we all awaken to the possibilities that surround us...and may we put in the hard work that it takes to achieve them.
Your Pastor and Friend,
Dana
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The session voted to begin our summer worship schedule on May 29 at 10:00 a.m. and continue through Sunday, September 4.
Summer Church Office hours will begin on Wednesday, June 1, and will extend through Friday, September 2. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon during this period.
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New Members
We are happy to welcome Robert Rau and Linda Drake as new members. They joined First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 15. Congratulations!
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Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on...
Sunday, May 29, 2016, Charles Edward Machemer, child of John and Kathy Machmer, was baptized.
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Class of 2016
First Presbyterian Church, Westfield
Congratulate High School and College Graduates
HIGH SCHOOL
Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan is the son of David and Jodi Wilson, and grandson of Ralph and Janice Wilson. Over his high school career at Westfield Academy & Central School, Jonathan was enrolled in several courses from AP to College courses, and programs such as "We the People" where his group placed 2nd statewide and placed 1st in the Fredonia State Math competition which was held in May. He will graduate as the Valedictorian of his class with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, with Honors, with Mastery in Mathematics and Science. Jonathan was selected for induction into the National Honor Society, served on the high school "Shared Decision Making Team" and is the co-treasurer of the Class of 2016. At school Jonathan has been an important member of several athletic teams. He played JV and Varsity soccer where he received the white letter. Basketball, JV and varsity, and baseball JV and varsity where he recently received the MVP of the league and set a new record for the most home runs in one season. He served as captain in all three sports. This summer Jonathan will be employed with the Westfield Recreation Department. In the fall of 2016, he will attend Pennsylvania State University-Behrend to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Gregory Schroeder
Gregory is the son of Lisa Young and Richard Schroeder, and grandson of Phil and Linda Young. Gregory is a member of National Honor Society and was selected as the November Rotary Scholar of the month. Gregory served as vice president of his junior class and participated in New York State 2015 Boys State. He has played JV and varsity basketball and varsity baseball for 4 years helping to lead his team to the New York State Championships in 2015. Gregory was recognized as a First Team All-Star through the league in 2015 as well as this year. He has worked for 3 years at the Sports Club at Chautauqua Institution. In the fall he will attend Canisius College to major in Accounting.
Mindy Monroe
Mindy is the daughter of Jeff and Kathy Monroe, granddaughter of Ralph and Janice Wilson. Mindy has been very active in the music program at Westfield. She played the hammer dulcimer with The McClurg Street Band, participated in Westwinds, Firecrackers and High School chorus. She has performed in several musicals (Wendy in the middle school production of Peter Pan, Belle, Scrooge's Lost Love and in the Christmas Carole). She was part of the group who attended a music completion at Disney World this past spring and earned a Superior rating. Mindy's plans are not confirmed. She may attend JCC in the fall or join her sister, Kristen, in Spartanburg, SC and attend college there once she establishes residency.
COLLEGE
Alec Freyn
Alec, son of Shelly and Scott Freyn, graduated from RIT in Rochester on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Alec received a Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology Molecular. Bioscience.
Jake Freyn
Jake, son of Shelly and Scott Freyn, graduated from Mercyhurst College on Sunday, May 22, 2016.
Katie Guest
Katie, daughter of Jeff and Mindi Guest, graduated from SUNY Fredonia on Saturday, May 15, 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Luke Smith
Luke, son of Mark and Nancy Smith, graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA on May 14, 2016. Luke received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Music.
Justin Smith
Justin, son of Mark and Nancy Smith, received his Master of Science degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University on May 7, 2016
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Mission/Outreach News....
"We were glad to share not only God's good news with you but also our very lives because we cared for you so much."
1 Thessalonians 2: 8
Thank you to everyone who gave to the Pentecost Offering. The total gifts to date is $256.00
The offering provides direct ways for congregations to support specific causes that help those in need. Sixty percent has been forwarded to the Presbytery for distribution to General Assembly to be divided among ministries with youth and young adults, young adult volunteers and child advocacy ministries. The remaining 40 percent will be designated by the Mission Committee.
YARD SALE
The Mission Committee will host a yard sale at the home of Marjory Fritz on the weekend of July 29 and 30 to raise funds for on-going mission causes throughout the year. All members and friends are asked to donate one or two nice items for the sale. If you need assistance in getting your item(s) to the church, please contact the church office/326-2643. We also ask that no clothing be donated for this particular sale. (If you have clothing you wish to donate, please consider using the St. Pauly clothing drop-off shed located at the Lakeshore Assembly of God Church on East Main Street.) Items for the yard sale will be accepted beginning the week of July 18.
The Mission Committee received an envelope with can deposit receipts. We wish to express our gratitude to the secret "We CAN support mission" donor; it was greatly appreciated. To date, $143.70 has been raised - that is 2874 cans!
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June Bonfire
Please join us at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3 for a bonfire here at the church. It is a time for all of us to gather together and enjoy each other's company around a bonfire. Everyone is welcome to join, so feel free to invite friends and neighbors! Plan to bring your own chair. The Fellowship Committee will supply s'more-making supplies.
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Celtic Vespers Service
Thursday, June 16
7:00 p.m.
Influenced by and based on ancient Celtic worship as well as its modern survivals and worship communities - such as the famous Iona Community in Scotland, Celtic Vespers - are beautiful services of evening prayer. Featuring responsorial Psalms, prayers from the Carmina Gadelica, a brief incense rite, music based on Celtic tunes and even a recitation of The Lord's Prayer in Gaelic, Celtic Vespers offers a truly unique spiritual service. Please join us at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, and bring your family and friends!
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Looking ahead...
The 2016 Chicken Barbecue ~ it's not too early to be thinking about the Chicken Barbecue. This year's BBQ is July 29 and 30. If you would like to volunteer to work, please call Mike Ricketts at 753-7831 or the church office/326-2643.
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Prayer Concerns
A special prayer that you'll be blessed with tender care and needed rest, warm thoughts of friends that mean so much and most of all, God's healing touch.
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR....
Members of Our Congregation
Kay Hall, Gwen Farver, Ruth Stacy, Prudence Putnam, Doc Near, Betty Reid, Enid Beadle, Bev & Les Yeaney, Norma Vanderpool, Don Strobl and Gloria Colgrove.
Family and Friends of our Congregation
Darrell Colgrove, Dee Jensen, Mary Grygier (Sister of Elaine Parker), Mike Strada (Brother of Elaine Parker), Jeff Greabell, Pauline Emilson, Abigail Jopek, The Pandolph/Peary Families (Friends of John Daily), Pam Goldych (Sister-in-Law of Marie Edwards), Tony Mele.
Our Servicemen.
Capt. Christopher Kittle
Chief Petty Officer, James "JD" Watkins (Grandson of Betty Reid)
SGT2 Arnold Soto (Grandson of Darla Augur)
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Celebrations of Eternal Life...
Our deepest sympathy as a congregation is extended to the families and friends upon the death of their loved one:
Joann N. Gage ~ Sunday, May 15, 2016
(Mother of Nancy Smith)
Rae Newcombe ~ Monday, May 16, 2016
(Mother of Mindi Guest)
Maria Rodriguez ~ Tuesday, May 24, 2016
(Mother of Ramona Luder)
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all who have lost loved ones recently.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Income through April 30: $49,299.04
(2016 Pledges Paid to Date: $28,212.00)
Expenses through April 30, 2016: $56,453.66
Investments Funds used through April 30, 2016: $16,325.00
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Donate On-line
The church recently set-up a "Donate Now" button on our website ~ steeplesinthepark.com. To donate to our church and ministry simply click on the donate tab located on the right of the website. You will be directed to a secure Pay-Pal site to complete your donation. The Church greatly appreciates any and all contribution's.
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There are a few items that need attention inside and outside of the church building. We are reaching out to members and friends. If you would like to help in anyway - by contributing your time, labor or resources - please contact the church office/326-2643.
** Painting the kitchenette
** Miscellaneous outside trim painting.
** A new Portage Street entrance mat with the Presbyterian Church (USA) logo. The approximate cost is $400.00.
** Any fundraising suggestions.
** Minor painting in the Sanctuary
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the simple solution to community fundraising
As a church we are applying to participate in TOPS Markets "Cash for Causes" program. We will be purchasing TOPS Cash for Causes gift cards that we will then make available to church members and friends. You pay the cash value of the card and the church earns 5% on each card sold. We all buy groceries. There is no additional cost to you; you simply use the gift card. Cards will be available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations. Please pre-order your card by calling the church office at 326-2643.
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Stewardship
Summer is coming! We are all beginning to plan vacations, reunions, picnics, cottage trips and so on...what a delightful time! We know we'll all be dashing in and out of town, but while you make your plans, we're asking that you all take a few moments to remember your stewardship for the church. Even when we are not in town, our church activities continue, as do the expenses. Please keep up your giving over the summer months - we need your support. Thank you!
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
We all join in extending Greetings
and Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday.
May this day be Richly Blessed
With Peace and Joy and
Everything that makes for Happiness
2nd
Patty Benton
Courtney Diehl
Janet Odell
Matt Robbins
Cassandra Rogers
3rd
Sharon Bane
5th
Alexander Deakin
6th
Elaine Morse
7th
Rob Saunders
8th
David Carr
Sarah Fritz
9th
David Gross
11th
Linda Horton
Mitchell Mead
Beverly Yeaney
13th
Kathy Ricketts
Peter Trump
14th
Valerie Bennett
Dominic Crumb
17th
Tom Gross
19th
Gloria Colgrove
29th
Libbey Locke
21st
Ralph Wilson
Tesla Wright
23rd
Kari Knopp
Brittany Mead
24th
Gregory Schroeder
27th
Colby Bills
Taylor Hall
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
A special Anniversary Prayer...
That God's Eternal love
Will fill your heart this day
With joy and blessings from above
2nd
Daryn & Rachael Coon
5th
Joe & Erin Seminatore
6th
Brian & Dona Hayes
Steve & Elaine Morse
9th
Harry & Connie Barton
10th
Art & Carol Webster
14th
Teresa & Chris Barton
21st
Don & Candy Hamilton
22nd
Ralph & Janice Wilson
25th
Tom & Sue Gross
29th
Can & Wendy Tenamore
Wednesday, June 1
9:00 a.m.
Worship & Music
Sunday, June 5
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Monday, June 6
7:00 p.m.
Mission/Outreach Meeting
Tuesday, June 7
11:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Women's Meeting
Thursday, June 9
5:00 p.m.
Session
Sunday, June 12
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
~ Communion by Intinction ~
~ Senior Recognition ~
11:00 a.m.
Special Coffee Hour
Monday, June 13
9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Meeting
Wednesday, June 15
9:00 a.m.
Property & Finance Meeting
Thursday, June 16
7:00 p.m.
Celtic Vespers Service
Sunday, June 19
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
~ Father's Day ~
Monday, June 20
7:00 p.m.
Deacon Meeting
Sunday, June 26
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
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Red White and Blue
By: Roger W. Hancock
Stars and Stripes, clear blue skies,
reminding glorious blessings,
wind whipped, waving free.
Grand flag silhouette, sunset red,
reminding Scarlet price paid.
Wind whipped, waving free.
Banner, white puffed clouds,
highlighting Nation's glory.
Wind whipped, waving free.
Stars and Stripes, clear free skies.
