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ROYAL ATRIUM INN Life at Royal Atrium Inn A Message from Rick VandenBerg As we prepare to celebrate
As communities across the country gather for parades, picnics, concerts, and fireworks, Independence Day serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude. It is a time to honor the men and women who have served and/or are serving our nation, remember those who helped build our communities, and appreciate the freedoms we enjoy each day. For many of us, the holiday is also about spending time with family and friends, sharing traditions, and creating new memories together. Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue, attending a local celebration, or simply reflecting on our nation’s history, each of us plays a role in continuing the American story. As we celebrate this Fourth of July and look ahead to America’s 250th birthday, let us embrace a spirit of unity, appreciation, and hope for the future. May we honor the sacrifices of those who came before us while inspiring future generations to cherish and protect the freedoms that have shaped our nation for 250 years. Happy Independence Day, and best wishes for a safe, joyful, and memorable celebration!
Independence Day on July 4th, we are reminded of the freedoms, opportunities, and blessings that
make our nation unique. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we begin recognizing a historic milestone—America’s 250th birthday, also known as the Semiquincentennial. On July 4, 1776, our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence, boldly proclaiming the birth of a new nation founded on the principles of liberty, equality, and self- governance. For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked, sacrificed, and served to preserve these ideals and strengthen the fabric of our country. The 250th anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s remarkable journey. From humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope and opportunity for people around the world, the United States has overcome challenges, celebrated triumphs, and continued to evolve while remaining committed to the values that unite us.
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July Life Enrichment Activities Catholic Communion Thursday, July 2 1:30 p.m. — RAI 1st Floor Dining Room Linda’s Piano Program Friday, July 17 2:00 p.m. — Activity Room
Dollar Tree Outing Wednesday, July 22 1:00 p.m. Bus Departure Music with Cris Sloan Tuesday, July 28 3:00 p.m. — Activity Room
Lunch Outing to Vee’s Wednesday, July 8 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure
Annual Fishing Derby Saturday July 11th 9:00 a.m. Dining Room Deck
Catholic Communion Thursday, July 16 1:30 p.m. — RAI 1st Floor Dining Room Music with Paul & Joyce Carmichael Thursday, July 16 3:00 p.m. — Activity Room
This July, we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States! Keep a close eye on your calendar for patriotic crafts, discussions, and games inspired by American history!
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Chaplain’s Corner I See You Playing hide and seek is not something we generally
and seen by God even as she was hiding from the rest of the world. What comfort and hope that is for us also, from the God Who Sees Me. Psalm 139 goes into detail on just how God sees us in our lives, even if we feel we are alone. He sees us as we sit and get up (Psalm 139:2). He guides us and places His hand upon us (Psalm 139:5). David, the writer, goes on to describe potential hiding places from God — high places and deep places (Psalm 139:8), going far away (Psalm 139:9), darkness (Psalm 139:11-12). None of those places will hide us from the sight and presence of God! The Psalm also describes the earliest moments of our lives, when God first saw us. The time we spent in our mother’s womb was seen by God. Psalm 139:15-16 beautifully describe this experience. “My body was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body: all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” From our beginning, His eyes have seen us. God knows exactly what we will be facing in our lives, so we can rest assured He will continue to see us. We have the wonderful assurance because of the faith God gives us in Jesus. When we close our eyes for the final time and awaken, we can trust that Jesus will see us, and we will also be able to say to Him, “I see you!”
partake in as adults. We may have spent hours as children hiding from friends, cousins,
and family members, trying to find the perfect hiding place so we could be found last. Do you remember the excitement of those days? Perhaps you also have had the opportunity with your grandchildren or great-grandchildren to play hide and seek. It has been a favorite with our grandkids. They could spend hours hiding and searching for us and each other. It is even getting more daring with the older ones; we play in the dark. Some lights are needed, though, or it becomes too scary. We play and wait to hear or say the words “I see you!” Playing the game of hide and seek reminded me of a recent devotion I read from Genesis 16. Hagar, a slave for Abraham and Sarai, had run away from the situation she was facing. She was in the desert alone by a spring alongside the road she had traveled on. Hagar had faced mistreatment, and I imagine she felt abandoned and alone from all others. More than likely, it seemed no one would even come to look for her. An angel of the Lord appeared to her; scholars believe this was Jesus before he came to earth as a human. He gave advice and hope for her future and the child she carried in her womb. What was her response? She gave the Angel of the Lord the name. “You are the God who sees me.” Hagar was found
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