WORD OF APPRECIATION
Thank you to Campbellsville Christian Church for hosting our June meeting and a big ‘Thank You’ to Terry Shelly for being our speaker. There were 71 men present from 19 congregations.

HOSTS NEEDED
2027 is fast approaching! If your congregation has a favorite month to host MFC meetings, please reach out to our Secretary, Mike Vaught at mcv1788@gmail.com. Never too soon to get your month booked!

2026 SCHEDULE
August 24 – Mt. Moriah Christian Church
September 28 – Freedom Christian Church
October 26 - Egypt Christian Church
Nov. 23 – Russell Cave Church of Christ

NEWSLETTER OPTION
The Builder is also available each month on our website at https://kymenforchrist.org. You may also check the website for any weather alerts, notices or cancellations.

A STORY OF TWO FREEDOMS
Imagine a man who has spent years in a prison cell. One day, the warden opens the door and says, “You’re free to go.” He steps outside, breathes the fresh air, and feels the sun on his face. But deep inside, he still feels chained — chained by guilt, fear, and shame.

On the Fourth of July, we celebrate a freedom that is political and national — the liberty to live without tyranny. But the Bible reminds us there is another freedom, deeper and eternal, that no government can give and no enemy can take away.

John 8:36
36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

The Freedom We Celebrate as a Nation

Historical Freedom:
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the birth of a nation built on liberty.

Cost of Freedom:
Brave men and women sacrificed their lives so we could worship freely, speak openly, and live without oppression.

Blessing of Freedom:
As Christians in America, we have the privilege to gather without fear — something many believers around the world cannot do.

The Freedom We Receive in Christ

Freedom from Sin: Romans 6:22
22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.

Freedom from Fear: 2 Timothy 1:7
7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Freedom to Live for God: Mark 12:30-31
30 Jesus said, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” 31 The second is this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other commandment greater than these.

Living as Free People

Use Freedom Responsibly: Galatians 5:13
13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Be a Light in the World: Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Stand Firm in Truth: 1 Corinthians 16:13
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

IN CLOSING
As July has us thinking about the freedoms we enjoy by living in this great country of ours, let us remember that true freedom is not just the absence of chains – it is the presence of Christ in our hearts. Political freedom may be lost in a moment, but the freedom Jesus gives lasts forever.

FAMOUS QUOTES:
“The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.” – Billy Graham

“Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. Now if it is lying on your back, you are lost; but if it is resting on Christ, you are free, and you will be saved. Now choose what you want.” – Martin Luther

“How can we hope to retain our freedom through the generations if we fail to teach our young that our liberty springs from an abiding faith in our Creator?“ – Jonathan Falwell

IN REMEMBRANCE
Please continue to remember the grieving families of Brother Terry L. White, former Minister of Columbia Christian, and Herbert David "Herbie" Goff, former Minister of New Life Christian in Bradfordville.