Constitution Day: FCS Honors America’s Heritage

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Decked out in red, white, and blue on Constitution Day, students gathered to remember, give thanks, and pray.

On Sept. 17, the entire student body assembled to honor the United States’ 250th Anniversary and commemorate the day in 1787 when the Constitution was signed in Philadelphia. 

“We do not give the credit for preservation [of the U.S.] merely to presidents, armies, political parties, or even to the wisdom of our founders,” Mr. Sellars said as he led the assembly.

“We recognize the providence of Almighty God,” pointing to the truth from Psalm 22:28: 

“For the kingdom is the Lord’s:
and he is the governor among the nations.”

In addition to honoring our nation’s history and God’s preservation, Mr. Sellars recognized that, as we look to America's next chapter:

Our ultimate hope cannot rest in a government, a Constitution, an election, or any human institution. Our hope rests in the Lord.

“And just as previous generations needed God's mercy, our generation needs Him too,” concluded Mr. Sellars. “Our hope is that when we leave this assembly, we won't simply walk away thinking, ‘I am thankful to be an American.'"

Instead, he challenged students to leave with this:

I am thankful for the God who has been gracious to us, and I recognize how desperately we still need Him.

Mr. Walden then led a prayer of gratitude and intercession: “We’re privileged, Lord, to live in a country to this day that grants us the ability to gather and to worship you without the fear of the authorities or retribution.”

“Give us all wisdom, kindness, courage, and a commitment to learning. Most of all, give us a commitment to our faith as we serve you each day.”

Prayerful Patriotism & Humility

Throughout the program, students sang patriotic hymns to celebrate the occasion. The high school Chambers Choir sang the National Anthem, and the band played a medley of Armed Forces songs.

Juniors Ruth Henson and Ashley Johnson shared facts on the Constitution, fifth-grade students led pledges, and Larry Lytle, a member of Friendship Baptist Church, delivered a moving recitation of “The Ragged Old Flag.”

Pastor Vradenburgh concluded the Constitution Day assembly with thankfulness, a plea for humility, and a call for revival:

“Lord, you have watched over this nation. We are the beneficiaries of your great mercy and providence. Please forgive us for taking our liberties and properties for granted. Help us truly to humble ourselves under your mighty hand. Help us confess our sins nationally as well as personally.

Help us here at Friendship Christian School to cherish what we have in our beloved country, but to seek your face for your mercy, and most of all, for another great awakening.

We pray, do it again, that Jesus may be seen, admired, glorified, and worshiped. We pray for revival for Christ’s sake alone.”

Later in the day, middle and high school students watched A Great Awakening, a film highlighting the major Christian revival that swept across America prior to the nation’s founding and the unlikely friendship between preacher George Whitfield and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.

Elementary classes also participated in special USA-themed activities to finish out Constitution Day celebrations.

 

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