Freedom Anchored in Faith Rising in Christ with Elder Dave
Freedom Anchored in Faith Rising in Christ with Elder Dave I. Opening Greeting and Context Warm welcome to the congregation. Introduces the upcoming Fourth of July and its significance. Sets the tone: a message of patriotism intertwined with Christian faith . II. Historical and Spiritual Roots of American Freedom A. Massachusetts' Role in American Beginnings Pilgrims (1620) & the Mayflower Compact Early example of self-rule. Puritans (1630) & Town Meetings Fostered democratic values. Religious Freedom as a Driving Force Liberty and faith deeply linked from the start. B. Massachusetts and the American Revolution Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre Catalyst events of rebellion. Lexington and Concord Battles First military engagements of the war. Leaders from MA Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Adams. John Adams helped draft the Massachusetts Constitution (1780) — model for the U.S. Constitution. III. The Declarat...