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January 01, 2011

In the Mansions of the Lord

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May 31, 2010

Worship and Sermon - John 8.31-36 (Memorial Sunday)

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May 29, 2010

Memorial Day

Here are two versions of a video for Memorial Day. The long version has President Reagan's speech at Pont du Hoc, Normandy, France.

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November 09, 2009

Sermon and Worship - Veterans Sunday

Sermon Manuscript File: Download Sermon 091108
Morning Colors Music Video: Download Morning Colors

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June 20, 2009

Dick and Rick Hoyt - A Father's Day Message

Team Hoyt is a father (Dick Hoyt, b. ca. 1940) and son (Rick Hoyt, born January 10, 1962) in Massachusetts who compete together in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors. Rick has cerebral palsy, caused by loss of oxygen to his brain at birth because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck.

Dick pulls him in a special boat as they swim, carries him in a special seat up front as they bike, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run.

Doctors told his parents that Rick would live in a vegatative state, but his parents, with the help of Tufts University engineers, recognized that his sense of humor indicated intelligence. At the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to communicate using movements from his head. The first words he typed were, "Go Bruins!", and the family learned he was a sports fan. They entered their first race in 1977, a 5 mile benefit run for an injured lacrosse player who was a schoolmate of Rick's.

Dick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. Rick earned a college degree from Boston University in special education, and now works at Boston College. They continue to compete in races, and are also motivational speakers.

As of August 31, 2008, Team Hoyt had participated in a total of 984 events, including 229 Triathlons (6 of which were Ironman competitions), 20 Duathlons, and 66 Marathons, including 26 Boston Marathons. They have also biked and run across the USA, in 1992 — a 3,735 mile journey that took them 45 days.

When asked what one thing Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was "The thing I'd most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once."

Link: Team Hoyt

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June 08, 2009

Amazing Grace

amazing grace Bagpipe @ Yahoo! Video

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May 28, 2009

Military Memorial Service (second posting to correct minor problems with movie file)

Military Memorial Service Download Memorial_0001

President Reagan's Speech (audio) Download President Reagan

(Some problems in the first movie file have been corrected.)

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May 25, 2009

Military Memorial Service

Notice: Minor technical problems with the movies have been corrected and posted on May 28, 2009 (scroll up). Also, the audio of President Reagan's speech has been included on the May 28, 2009, posting. Sorry for the inconvenience.

I took the liberty of wandering from my usual format for worship on this Memorial Day weekend. I pray it shall be a worshipful experience for you. Yours in Christ, John

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April 12, 2008

Morning and Evening Colors

Morning and Evening Colors Ceremonies. God bless America. Semper Fidelis.

-Lt. Col. John W. Slider, USMC (ret)

Morning Colors (0800 every day):

Evening Colors (Sunset every day):

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March 19, 2008

Military Memorial Service

The following is a powerpoint presentation of a military memorial service. Music files and a stirring speech by President Reagan are included. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.