2016 marks the 240th anniversary of our nation (July 4) and the 3rd anniversary of our church (July 13). What is the current state of affairs in each? What is the relationship between the two. On the two weekends closest to these important anniversaries, we will be exploring what the Bible says about what the church should expect as it caries out its work in society. As we’d expect to be the case, the instruction God gives us and the promises that he makes us as he sends us out to do this work are nothing but good news!