Gather around the 

Flag Pole!

Good Morning!

Welcome to our Flag Raising Ceremony which we will  
have each morning before breakfast!

Join hands!  Make a circle!

We will sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee", then we will pledge the
flags and the Bible. After we finish the pledges, we will have prayer.
Please do not run to the dining hall!

Let's pledge allegiance

to the 

American Flag!

"I pledge allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America

and to the republic for which

it stands. One nation, under

God, indivisible, with 

liberty and justice for all."

Let's pledge to the Christian Flag:

"I pledge allegiance to 

the Christian flag and to the

Savior for whose kingdom it stands.

One Savior, crucified, risen

and coming again, with life 

everlasting to all who believe!"

Let's pledge to the Bible:

"I pledge allegiance to the Bible,

God's Holy Word, and will

make it a lamp unto my feet

and a light unto my path.

I will hide its words in my heart

that I might not sin against thee."

"Dear Father, Thank you for our country and the freedom  

we have to worship you and attend Bible Camp.  

Give us a good day.

In your name, Amen."

Let's read about our flag 
Visit these fun places below:

Betsy Ross Homepage

Our Flag

Red- Blood that was shed
White- Signifies the burning tears shed by Americans who lost their sons.
Blue Field- Indicative of God's heaven under which it flies.

The flag is a living symbol of America. It represents past, present and the future of our country. It stands for men and women who built America. It represents the pilgrims setting out to find a place to worship their God in their own way. It represents the men and women who fought and died for our freedoms.

The 13 stripes represent the 13 states that gained our liberty. The stars represent the 50 states working and fighting to keep that liberty for themselves and generations to come.

The first official flag of the new nation -The United States of America- was "Old Glory". It was created by a resolution of congress and passed on June 14, 1777. A date we celebrate as Flag day every year.  That flag waved over Fort McHenry when it was bombarded September 13-14, 1814. It became the famous "Star Spangled Banner".

I Am Your Flag

I was born on July 4, 1777.
I am more than just cloth shaped into a design.
I am the refuge of the world's oppressed people.
I am the silent sentinel of freedom.
I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth.
I am an ensign for which American patriots gave their lives and fortunes.
I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge to the steaming treacherous jungles of Vietnam.
I walk in silence with each of your honored dead, to their final resting place beneath the silent white crosses - row upon row.
I have flown through peace and war, strife and prosperity, and amidst it all
I have been respected.
My red stripes symbolize the blood spilled in defense of the glorious nation.
My white stripes signify the burning tears shed by Americans who lost their sons.
My blue field is indicative of God's heaven under which I fly.
My starts, clustered together, unify 50 states as one, for God and country.
"Old Glory" is my nickname, and proudly I wave on high.
Honor me, respect me, defend me with your loves and your fortunes.
Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position, lest I never return.
Keep alight the fires of patriotism, strive earnestly for the spirit of democracy.
Worship Eternal God and keep His commandments

Flag Facts

The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. For these reasons we must give it our full respect.

Handling
It takes two to raise and lower flag correctly.
When handling the flag never let it touch the ground, the floor or water.
Never place anything on it.
Clean when soiled, mend if it is torn
Destroy it in dignified way, by burning

Hoisting and Lowering
Joy is indicated by flying the flag full staff.
Hoist it briskly in the am, but not before sunrise.
Lower it slowly in the evening, no later then sunset.

Half-staff
Mourning is indicated by flying half-staff.
Hoist it to its peak, hold it there for an instant, then lower it to half-staff (half the distance between top and bottom of pole).
To bring down, raise to its peak and lower slowly.

Folding the flag
Fold lengthwise in halves, then quarters with the blue on the outside
While holding the blue field. Other person makes a triangular fold in the opposite end.
Continue till only the blue field is showing

Displaying
Always consider yourself the flag with your right shoulder the field of blue
Now face the people, that is how our flag should be displayed

Meaning of our Flag
Flag stands for the men and women who built this country
13 stripes signify 13 original states (colonies) that gained our liberty
Stars tell of more than 200 million people of 50 states working and fighting together to keep that liberty for themselves and generations to come.