Hallmark: Jamestown Ten Commandments

From July 30 to August 4, 1619, the first Representative Legislative Assembly to ever gather in America convened in the church at Jamestown, Virginia. The governor, six counsellors, and twenty burgesses gathered in the choir loft at the east end of the church where Canon law number 82 of the Church of England stipulated...... that the ten Commandements be set upon the East ende of every Church and Chapell.The Bible approved for use within Anglican churches at the time of the Assembly was the Bishops' Bible of 1602. The significance is that America's first legislative efforts were conducted at the east end of the church, in the choir loft, where the Ten Commandments of the Bishops' Bible were hung.The church depicted at the top of our Ten Commandments plaque is the James Town Memorial Church of 1907. It rests upon the site of the 1617 Jamestown church in which the Assembly gathered in 1619. It stands as an appropriate memorial to the Christian ethos that birthed American government. Commemorating the influence of this version of Holy Scripture upon this moment in America's Christian heritage, the original spelling of the Bishops' Bible of 1602 has been retained.Due to the extensive effort required to bring elements of this hallmark together, only a limited number of the Jamestown Ten Commandments have been produced. Printing on wood, lasering of text, and special handling have challenged our creative resources. For this reason, we are offering a select number of these hallmarks for a gift price to the ministry of Christian Heritage Fellowship.Share this heritage hallmark moment with your children, grandchildren, parishioners, patrons, and other members of your community. Order your Jamestown Ten Commandments plaque today! Material: Made of solid mahogany, which may vary in color from the image used in this advertisement Rendering: Printed color image with laser glazed engraving Dimensions: 14" wide x 24" high Color Difference: Given the fact this is natural wood, variations in color should be expected.

From July 30 to August 4, 1619, the first Representative Legislative Assembly to ever gather in America convened in the church at Jamestown, Virginia. The governor, six counsellors, and twenty burge

Dr. Stephen Flick | July 27, 2024 | August Now

In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?

In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?

The nineteenth century witnessed enormous social concern on the part of Christians throughout America. Volunteer movements of every type arose to apply the ointment of the Gospel to the wounds of the human condition. Alcohol and opiate use were rampant, and from this social ill arose the prohibition movement. In addition, rescue missions and other forms of shelters emerged as immediate solutions to the destitute. In a like manner, Christians of this era sought to provide practical solutions to the numerous social and spiritual needs of a hurting world.In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?The ministry of Robert Bateman is but one example of this concern. Bateman was one of eight ministers who remained on the Titanic as it sank and was the inspiration for Titanic’s orchestra playing the hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee”. Returning home to Jacksonville, Florida, Bateman anticipated the resumption of his ministry at Jacksonville Central City Mission, which he had founded in 1904. One biographer recounted that in one month, Bateman’s mission served 1,284 meals to hungry people, took in 836 homeless men for the night, found jobs for 182 men, sent food baskets to 12 families, helped "five wayward girls" escape the brothels, found homes for four orphan boys, and took care of three babies which desperate mothers had abandoned on the steps of the mission. Such was the deep evangelical concern of this era.In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In this time-honored novel, Charles Sheldon unfolds his ideas of Christian social action with the formative question, “What would Jesus do?” In His Steps vividly details various individuals’ responses to this all-important question. Like Robert Bateman, Sheldon believed that personal faith for the Christian must bear public fruit. Few literary works have so deeply impressed themselves upon the minds and hearts of Christians around the world as has In His Steps. For this reason, it is once again sent to press with an introduction by Stephen A. Flick. NOTE: Sold individually. Distributed through Amazon and made available when desired by hosts at Christian Heritage events. Please email us concerning bulk prices. In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?In His Steps—What Would Jesus Do?Christian Heritage Fellowship FacebookChristian Heritage Fellowship FacebookChristian Heritage Fellowship FacebookInternalLinkInternalLinkInternalLinkInternalLinkInternalLinkInternalLink

The nineteenth century witnessed enormous social concern on the part of Christians throughout America. Volunteer movements of every type arose to apply the ointment of the Gospel to the wounds of t

Dr. Christopher Ion | July 8, 2024 | Christian Social Influence

The Influence of Christianity upon the Declaration of Independence

The Influence of Christianity upon the Declaration of Independence

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, America struggles to identify the principles that distinguished her rise to world prominence. Since the end of the nineteenth century, Marxism and Darwinism have been the implements of choice employed by those seeking Her overthrow. Both of these worldviews have been evoked by atheists to destroy the religious principles upon which America has been founded. By the middle of the twentieth century, the judicial branch of American government assumed responsibility to minimize—and where possible, eliminate—Christian public expressions. Following the lead of associate justice Hugo Black, "separation of church and state" became the mantra both to suppress common Christian observances and to deny the Christian origin of America. Black—arguably the worst Supreme Court justice in American history—had no interest in dealing honestly with the historical evidence, but along with other members of the high court was simply determined to marginalize Christian influence in American culture.Influence of Christianity upon the Declaration of IndependenceFor anyone who has studied the facts of American history, it is impossible to deny the formative influence Christianity exercised upon the rise and progress of America. Rather than read original sources, pretentious historians content themselves with reading each others’ works and parroting myths coined by feckless sycophants—upper most is Black as in his pretentious appeal to Jefferson's expression, "separation of church and state". But for sincere students of American history, primary writings of the Founding Fathers inevitably demonstrate America's Christian origin. Among the many to recount the influence of Christianity upon America's origin is President John Quincy Adams. Unashamed of his own personal Christian convictions, Mr. Adams testified of the Christian principles that gave rise to the first American organic law—the Declaration of Independence. In his Fourth of July oration to the citizens of Newburyport, Massachusetts, Adams clearly articulated how the idea of freedom ensconced in the Declaration of Independence was birthed by Scripture.Influence of Christianity upon the Declaration of IndependenceAround the world, Marxism and Darwinism have given rise to tyrannical governments. These principles now threaten the American Republic and the freedom captured by Her Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Adams reminds his audience that the idea of liberty proclaimed by the Founding Fathers was found in Scripture, and the principles that gave rise to the Republic are the same principles necessary to its maintenance. Get your copy today!NOTE: Sold at Amazon.Pages: 91Size: 6 x 0.21 x 9 inchesISBN-13: 979-8332193415Please email us concerning bulk prices.Influence of Christianity upon the Declaration of IndependenceInfluence of Christianity upon the Declaration of IndependenceChristian Heritage Fellowship FacebookChristian Heritage Fellowship FacebookInternalLinkInternalLink

Dr. Christopher Ion | July 2, 2024 | American Founding Fathers

Hallmark: Benjamin Franklin Calls for Prayer

Hallmark: Benjamin Franklin Calls for Prayer

On June 28, 1787, Dr. Benjamin Franklin rose on the floor of the Constitutional Convention and addressed himself to "Mr. President"—the chairman of the Convention, George Washington. For nearly a month, delegates from the thirteen American states had made little progress in developing a form of national government. Mr. Franklin had been a member of the Continental Congress and called to mind the fact that Congress had started each session by seeking the guidance of the Lord in their deliberations during the War of Independence. Mr. Franklin attributed the rancor in the Constitution Convention to the fact the members had failed to earnestly seek God's guidance. He believed greater progress would be made in their efforts if they began each session by seeking divine guidance.Mr. Franklin's request for prayer at the Constitutional Convention is taken from James Madison's records of the Convention and is tastefully emblazoned upon this print with a cameo of Franklin. This work of art is among America's heritage hallmarks and would make a beautiful addition to your home, church, business, or association center. Order your print today! NOTE: Sold without frame—print only Dimensions: 18" wide x 24" high

On June 28, 1787, Dr. Benjamin Franklin rose on the floor of the Constitutional Convention and addressed himself to "Mr. President"—the chairman of the Convention, George Washington. For nearly a m

Dr. Stephen Flick | June 24, 2024 | Heritage Hallmarks

When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks

When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks

On June 12, 1775, the Continental Congress issued one of its first fast day proclamations when John Hancock of Massachusetts was president of Congress. Hancock, one of the wealthiest Americans of his day, was the son and grandson of Christian ministers and was personally a deeply committed Christian. But this proclamation issued by the Continental Congress over the next decade was only one of the proclamations asking states to fast, pray, and give thanks to God. Congress Asked America to Fast Sixteen such proclamations were issued by Congress from 1775 to 1784, asking states to observe these Christian practices that God's favor might be secured in America's bid for freedom. The sixteen proclamations discussed in our book are a small portion of the thousands of pieces of evidence that demonstrate America's Christian heritage. Get your copy today! Congress Asked America to FastCongress Asked America to FastCongress Asked America to FastCongress Asked America to FastCongress Asked America to FastCongress Asked America to FastCongress Asked America to FastChristian Heritage Fellowship FacebookChristian Heritage Fellowship FacebookChristian Heritage Fellowship Facebook

On June 12, 1775, the Continental Congress issued one of its first fast day proclamations when John Hancock of Massachusetts was president of Congress. Hancock, one of the wealthiest Americans of h

Dr. Stephen Flick | June 13, 2024 | American History

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