Encouraging Day at the Watermelon Festival

Some of you may have already seen the pictures I posted earlier this week. In today’s blog I will relate just a few more thoughts about our day at the Newberry Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

In light of Newberry’s proximity to the socialist enclave of Gainesville (home of the Marxist University of Florida), we thought there was a real possibility of being confronted by some of the communist agitators from BLM or Antifa, etc. Thankfully the day passed with nary a negative comment from anyone at the festival, at least not in our hearing.

Many folks expressed their sincere thankfulness for our presence at the event. Several folks took pictures of our booth for the purpose of sharing them with friends across the country.

We sold a record number of flags. In fact, we sold out of several different items. Our total sales were $492.00. I’ve already ordered over $700 of replacement flags to make sure we can meet the demands at future events. There seems to be an increasing interest. Our biggest sellers were Confederate Battle Flags, “I Ain’t Coming Down” Battle Flags, “Don’t Tread on Me” Gadsden Flags, and AR-15 “Come and Take It” Gonzales Flags.

We also had more people sign up for our flag raffle than we ever have had at this particular event (90) and we’ve been participating here since 2012.

We will be sending flags to the winners of the raffle and a single informational email and postal letter to each person who entered. Hopefully some will request to be added permanently to our mailing list and some may even join with us in our struggle for a “Free, Independent, Godly, Prosperous, and Traditionally Southern Florida.” That is why we hold the raffles.

We had five of our members present to help man the booth. Unfortunately we didn’t get pictures of everyone (such is the life of a photographer).

We also had a special guest with us through much of the day, Nansea Markham, whom the Lord used mightily in preserving “Old Joe.” “Old Joe” is the Confederate Statue that was at the courthouse in Gainesville for well over one hundred years. The city was in the process of removing “Old Joe” when Nansea presented the original deed showing that the statue was owned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Through a series of near miracles and some very hard work “Old Joe” was eventually moved to a new and secure home.

You can read a summary of that inspiring story here:
https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/blog/rescuing-old-joe/

Also there is an album of photos I created from the rededication of “Old Joe” back in January of 2018. (If you don’t have a Facebook account, just click the “Not Now” link at the bottom of the pop-up window and you should be able to view the album):
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2470927879799257&type=3

Overall it was a blessed day, and we were greatly encouraged. I believe that God was honored and that we were an encouragement to others as well.

It is more important now than it has ever been that we take a stand and show the banners of our fathers and that we take up their Cause as our own. So long as the Lord allows, that’s exactly what we intend to do.

I was further encouraged after I sent a “Thank You” note to the event organizers. They responded very positively, saying: “Thank you for supporting us throughout the years!  See ya next year!”

Next up will be the Williston Peanut Festival in October, Lord willing. But in today’s political climate who knows what might transpire in the interim. After all, we’ve been refused booth space in other events, stretching back to 2011.

Here’s a little background to our rejection at the Archer Yulee Railroad Days:
http://freefloridafirst.org/yulee.htm

(FYI: At that time we were still affiliated with the League of the South, an affiliation we later severed FOR CAUSE. We have been an independent organization since 2013.)

By the Grace of God -- Let Us PRESS ON!

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Deo Vindice!

TRUST GOD!

STAY IN THE FIGHT!

NEVER GIVE UP!

NEVER QUIT!

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Some Thoughts on Our Upside Down World

The message I brought  to the Lord’s little flock here in Archer, Florida this past Sunday was entitled “Some Thoughts on Our Upside Down World.”

I downloaded the video from Facebook Live and offer it here for your consideration, should you be interested:

Some Thoughts on Our Upside Down World
Sermon preached on June 14, 2020.
Posted by Greg Wilson on Monday, June 15, 2020

Amongst the things addressed in the sermon:

-    The “diversity” of the four police officers involved in the murder of the career criminal and thug, George Floyd.

-    Why does a murder committed by four yankee cops require the destruction of Southern Christian Heritage and Culture?

-    The need for memorials and remembrances as shown from Scripture.

-    Don’t depend on government or anyone else – raise up your own monuments and flags.

-    Remember that God is still on His throne and is working His perfect will in ALL THINGS!

If you are interested in hearing more:

Our service have been being broadcast on Facebook Live since 2017 (except when inclement weather knocks out our satellite internet, and then they are posted later in audio only format).

You can request to join the “Services from Landmark Baptist” here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LandmarkMessages/

Once approved you can view all the archived sermons.

Also audio of our sermons are available on our web site dating back to 2007.

http://libcfl.org/audio.htm

Once again, I invite you to join us at the Newberry Watermelon festival this Saturday, June 20, 2020.

See last week’s blog for details:

https://truthcrushedtoearth.blogspot.com/2020/06/free-florida-first-at-newberry.html

1 Corinthians 16:13 -- Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 

Free Florida First advocates for a Free, Independent, Godly, Prosperous, and Traditionally Southern Florida.

Deo Vindice!

TRUST GOD!

STAY IN THE FIGHT!

NEVER GIVE UP!

NEVER QUIT!

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Free Florida First at the Newberry Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2020

Hopefully Free Florida First will have a booth at the Newberry Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2020. The Festival was originally scheduled for May 16, 2020, but postponed due to the restrictions imposed by tyrannical government in connection with the Covid-19 Panic. At this point, I’m still not sure that the powers to be will allow the festival to proceed next weekend.

On top of that, it will also be interesting to see how the organizers of the festival will handle our participation. We have had a booth for some nine years now, but I suspect that the level of controversy surrounding us will be considerably increased this year. Y’all pray for us. I suspect that it will be an interesting Saturday, assuming that we are permitted to proceed. As with all things, it is in the hands of God.

The event is scheduled to be held from 9am-4pm at the Country Way Town Square in Newberry, Florida. Why don’t you come out and introduce yourself to us! (NOTE: Parking for the festival is $5.)

Newberry Watermelon Festival Facebook Page:

   https://www.facebook.com/newberrywatermelonfestival/

Newberry Watermelon Festival Web Page (includes map at the bottom of the homepage):

   https://newberrywatermelonfestival.com/

Every year we set up booths at several area festivals. It is an opportunity to get ourselves before the public and let folks know that some of us still strive to stand in the old ways and ask for the old paths. We proudly display the banners of our fathers and encourage folks to work for a Free, Independent, Godly, Prosperous, and Traditionally Southern Florida.

Jeremiah 6:16a
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. . . .

We believe that it is increasingly important for us to show our devotion to the principles that undergirded the Confederate States of America and to make our presence known in our local community.  We strongly advocate for individual liberty and a minuscule government that is truly by the consent of the governed. Won’t you consider joining with us?

One of our members at the festival in a previous year

Here is an album containing photos of our participation at the festival in the past:

   https://www.facebook.com/pg/freefloridafirst/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2072967136257906

So, come out to the Watermelon Festival, visit with us, and buy some flags to help support our efforts, and then go home and fly them, to show your own commitment to liberty and truth.

Here’s a sample of the 3’ X 5’ flags we offer for sale at the festival for $10 each or three (3) for $25.

The proceeds from our sales help us to continue our work for liberty and truth.

Stand and show your colors and FIGHT FOR DIXIE!

By the Grace of God we will continue to do so!

Free Florida First advocates for a Free, Independent, Godly, Prosperous, and Traditionally Southern Florida.

Deo Vindice!

TRUST GOD!

STAY IN THE FIGHT!

NEVER GIVE UP!

NEVER QUIT!

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Yeah, Amerika, all the wheels are coming off!

I struggled to sit down and write a blog this week. All about us, the wheels are coming off that thing called the USA. What to address? Where to begin?

I’m going to do the only thing I feel capable of right now. I’m just going to briefly address three topics and leave the rest to the Lord and to the reader.

First, Amerika is dying – and not so slowly. She is suffering the death of a thousand cuts -- from the government’s tyrannical reactions to the Covid scam; to riots, looting and violence in the streets; to a rising police state; to a crashing economy; etc. When she does fall, we need to do the best we can to stay out of the way.

Second, my Sovereign Lord is still on the throne and working His perfect and oft times incomprehensible will. Of this much I am sure, there will be no salvation from the government. There is but One to Whom you can turn. If you have been awakened to your own horrible state and dire need, I encourage you to cast yourself upon my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

If you have been made sensible of your need, perhaps the Lord will be pleased to use an article I wrote several years ago to your benefit:

What Is Sovereign Grace?:

http://libcfl.org/articles/sovgrace.htm

Third, while I am not a prophet, nor the son of prophet, I do think that most folks now realize that they need to prepare to defend their families and their property.

On that note, if you are not well-armed and well-stocked with ammunition, I encourage you to wait no longer. Surely you can see the handwriting on the wall.

If you can, find a friend well-versed in firearms and seek his guidance and assistance. If not, I offer the following brief and incomplete advice. It is hardly the last word on these matters, but it is a start.

1. Get an AR-15. Get at least five (preferably ten) 30-round magazines and 1000 rounds of 5.56 or .223 ammunition for a start. Bulk FMJs will be fine.

2. Get a Glock 19 (or something comparable). It can be pressed into service as a concealed carry weapon and will accept higher capacity magazines for home defense as well. Get at least 500 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Get several boxes of the more expensive self-defense ammunition for concealed carry as well (I like the Hornady Critical Defense).

3. Get a 12 gauge pump shotgun. Something less expensive like a Mossberg will be fine. Look for something with a shorter barrel (18.5 inches or so). Get several hundred rounds of larger bird shot and several dozen rounds of buck shot.

I would recommend acquiring the firearms in the order they are listed above, but do what you can, as you can. In any case, DO NOT DELAY!

If you feel that you need more help, seek out a local gun club and introduce yourself and tell them that you are starting to arm yourself for personal and home defense. You will almost surely find a knowledgeable person willing to help. Sometimes the staff at a gun store can be helpful – but sometimes they definitely ARE NOT!

If nothing else, feel free to contact me and I’ll offer whatever assistance I can. I don’t claim to be an expert, but I have been at this for a while. (gregscv@aol.com)

Remember, God is in control. Also remember that we are accountable to obey His revealed will.

Luke 22:36 
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

1 Timothy 5:8
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

In a real sense, I believe that we have all come to the kingdom for a time such as this.

Esther 4:13-14

Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.  (14)  For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Let us do our duty in all things!

Free Florida First advocates for a Free, Independent, Godly, Prosperous, and Traditionally Southern Florida.

Deo Vindice!

TRUST GOD!

STAY IN THE FIGHT!

NEVER GIVE UP!

NEVER QUIT!

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