Happy THANKSGIVING BEST WISHES FOR A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! PRAISES TO GOD AND THANKS TO THE FARMER! Everyone knows about the First Thanksgiving offered by the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1621. However Thanksgiving is deeply rooted in the History of the United States. Did you know that: 3 FACFFA GLORY TO GOD for all the gifts he bestowed upon us. He Gave His Son to Save Us From Sin. PRAISE THE LORD! The First National Proclamation of Thanksgiving was given by the Continental Congress in 1777: "FOR AS MUCH as it is the indispensable Duty of all Men to adore the superintending Providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with Gratitude their Obligation to him for Benefits received, and to implore such farther Blessings as they stand in Need of... It is therefore recommended to the legislative or executive Powers of these UNITED STATES to set apart THURSDAY, the eighteenth Day of December next, for SOLEMN THANKSGIVING and PRAISE: That at one Time and with one Voice, the good People may express the grateful Feelings of their Hearts, and consecrate themselves to the Service of their Divine Benefactor; and that, together with their sincere Acknowledgments and Offerings, they may join the penitent Confession of their manifold Sins, whereby they had forfeited every Favor; and their humble and earnest Supplication that it may please GOD through the Merits of JESUS CHRIST, mercifully to forgive and blot them out of Remembrance..." George Washington, as President of the United States, in Oct. of 1789, recommended "to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness..." The THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY was proclaimed a National and Annual Holiday by President Abraham Lincoln? Further, President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a National Annual Holiday while the United States was involved in a Deadly Civil War? The following quote is taken from Abraham Lincoln's proclamation making Thanksgiving a National Holiday: "It has seemed to me fit and proper that God should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens...". And while President Abraham Lincoln was responsible for declaring Thanksgiving both a national and annual holiday, Confederate President Jefferson Davis had ordered a National Day of Thanksgiving prior to the first declaration of such by President Abraham Lincoln, in both 1861 and 1862. Following is a quote taken from Confederate Jefferson Davis' first declaration of a National Day of Thanksgiving: "WHEREAS, it hath pleased almighty God... And whereas, with grateful thanks we recognize His hand and acknowledge that not unto us, but unto Him, belongeth the victory, and in humble dependence upon His almighty strength, and trusting in the justness of our purpose... do hereby set apart... a day of national humiliation and prayer.... Those who know me well, know of my fondness for President Theodore Roosevelt (the Great White Fleet, Monopoly-Buster, Speak Softly But Carry A Big Stick, Cowboy, Sheriff, Police Commissioner, Explorer, Great Hunter, Founder of the National Park 5 System, Rough Rider, Bull-Moose Party - It Takes More Than One Bullet To Stop A Bull Moose). After taking office following the assassination of McKinley, his first Thanksgiving Proclamation read as follows: it is nevertheless true that no people on earth have such abundant cause for thanksgiving as we have. The past year in particular has been one of peace and plenty. We have prospered in things material and have been able to work for our own uplifting in things intellectual and spiritual. Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us; and that true homage comes from the heart as-well as from the lips and shows itself in deeds. We can best prove our thankfulness to the Almighty by the way in which on this earth and at this time each of us does his duty to his fellow men. THEREFORE, in recognition of this Holiday whose very roots are, by proclamation of both Washington and Lincoln, as two of our most beloved and respected Presidents as well as by both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, both Kentuckians serving as presidents on opposite sides, each leading our divided nation in the period when our Nation was embroiled in a most deadly and destructive Civil War --- is steeped in acknowledgement of God's Grace and Blessings upon our Nation, and even in these current times and strife, let us still Get Together to Give Thanks and Praise to God for all the Wonderful Blessings we still embrace: As we gather together with family and friends to celebrate the THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, let's remember the reason that we celebrate Thanksgiving: To offer our sincere thanks and praise to ALMIGHTY GOD for all the GREAT BLESSINGS that he has bestowed upon us! May you be blessed with the gifts of life, love, health, safety, freedom, prosperity, happiness and forgiveness! May GOD BLESS AMERICA! May GOD permit our great nation to overcome any economic pitfalls, allowing our Nation to grow and prosper and become once again a most respected world power, mighty but both giving and forgiving. May GOD watch over our soldiers, police officers, first responders and medical personnel --- here and abroad --- as they risk their live: to save lives and protect our precious freedoms, especially as we face uncertain times and the current viral worldwide pandemic. May God's infinite wisdom be absorbed by all leaders around the World, inspiring them to make decisions that are the best for their people and not for their own selfish desires and uses. May God help us to find a source of Peace all over the World and bring an end to terrorism, both here and abroad. May GOD bless the sick, ill, injured, and infirmed with the miracle of healing, and be with them, their families and caretakers during and through their time of struggles. May God Bless us with a Worldwide and Lasting Peace; an end to hunger and homelessness; may Christianity be expanded throughout the World; and may all people find Love, Truth, and Faith in the Lord that their Faith may increase each day throughout the remainder of their Earthly lives. May GOD bless the souls of all the departed, keeping them at HIS right hand in HEAVEN, letting them know how much they are loved and missed by their family and friends who survive them on Earth, and may THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD be with their families, friends, and survivors to console them during their grief. AMEN. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!! Craig A. Craig A. SFIELD Craig A. Stanfield Real Estate & Auction Services, Craig, Bev, Family, Friends & Staff STANFIELD n AUCTIONEER A All Rights Reserved. Entha EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Exitoin rone) 798-2009 Researched, compiled, desiged, and updated by Craig A. Stanfield Real Estate & Auction Services, 2015-2024 paly (006) 301-3350 www.stanfieldproperty.com AUCTIONEER coun) 798-2009 (006) 301-3350 www.aranfieldproperty.co EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Happy THANKSGIVING BEST WISHES FOR A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS ! PRAISES TO GOD AND THANKS TO THE FARMER ! Everyone knows about the First Thanksgiving offered by the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1621. However Thanksgiving is deeply rooted in the History of the United States . Did you know that : 3 FACFFA GLORY TO GOD for all the gifts he bestowed upon us . He Gave His Son to Save Us From Sin . PRAISE THE LORD ! The First National Proclamation of Thanksgiving was given by the Continental Congress in 1777 : " FOR AS MUCH as it is the indispensable Duty of all Men to adore the superintending Providence of Almighty God ; to acknowledge with Gratitude their Obligation to him for Benefits received , and to implore such farther Blessings as they stand in Need of ... It is therefore recommended to the legislative or executive Powers of these UNITED STATES to set apart THURSDAY , the eighteenth Day of December next , for SOLEMN THANKSGIVING and PRAISE : That at one Time and with one Voice , the good People may express the grateful Feelings of their Hearts , and consecrate themselves to the Service of their Divine Benefactor ; and that , together with their sincere Acknowledgments and Offerings , they may join the penitent Confession of their manifold Sins , whereby they had forfeited every Favor ; and their humble and earnest Supplication that it may please GOD through the Merits of JESUS CHRIST , mercifully to forgive and blot them out of Remembrance ... " George Washington , as President of the United States , in Oct. of 1789 , recommended " to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness ... " The THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY was proclaimed a National and Annual Holiday by President Abraham Lincoln ? Further , President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a National Annual Holiday while the United States was involved in a Deadly Civil War ? The following quote is taken from Abraham Lincoln's proclamation making Thanksgiving a National Holiday : " It has seemed to me fit and proper that God should be solemnly , reverently , and gratefully acknowledged , as with one heart and one voice , by the whole American people . I do therefore invite my fellow - citizens in every part of the United States , and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands , to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens ... " . And while President Abraham Lincoln was responsible for declaring Thanksgiving both a national and annual holiday , Confederate President Jefferson Davis had ordered a National Day of Thanksgiving prior to the first declaration of such by President Abraham Lincoln , in both 1861 and 1862. Following is a quote taken from Confederate Jefferson Davis ' first declaration of a National Day of Thanksgiving : " WHEREAS , it hath pleased almighty God ... And whereas , with grateful thanks we recognize His hand and acknowledge that not unto us , but unto Him , belongeth the victory , and in humble dependence upon His almighty strength , and trusting in the justness of our purpose ... do hereby set apart ... a day of national humiliation and prayer .... Those who know me well , know of my fondness for President Theodore Roosevelt ( the Great White Fleet , Monopoly - Buster , Speak Softly But Carry A Big Stick , Cowboy , Sheriff , Police Commissioner , Explorer , Great Hunter , Founder of the National Park 5 System , Rough Rider , Bull - Moose Party - It Takes More Than One Bullet To Stop A Bull Moose ) . After taking office following the assassination of McKinley , his first Thanksgiving Proclamation read as follows : it is nevertheless true that no people on earth have such abundant cause for thanksgiving as we have . The past year in particular has been one of peace and plenty . We have prospered in things material and have been able to work for our own uplifting in things intellectual and spiritual . Let us remember that , as much has been given us , much will be expected from us ; and that true homage comes from the heart as - well as from the lips and shows itself in deeds . We can best prove our thankfulness to the Almighty by the way in which on this earth and at this time each of us does his duty to his fellow men . THEREFORE , in recognition of this Holiday whose very roots are , by proclamation of both Washington and Lincoln , as two of our most beloved and respected Presidents as well as by both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis , both Kentuckians serving as presidents on opposite sides , each leading our divided nation in the period when our Nation was embroiled in a most deadly and destructive Civil War --- is steeped in acknowledgement of God's Grace and Blessings upon our Nation , and even in these current times and strife , let us still Get Together to Give Thanks and Praise to God for all the Wonderful Blessings we still embrace : As we gather together with family and friends to celebrate the THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY , let's remember the reason that we celebrate Thanksgiving : To offer our sincere thanks and praise to ALMIGHTY GOD for all the GREAT BLESSINGS that he has bestowed upon us ! May you be blessed with the gifts of life , love , health , safety , freedom , prosperity , happiness and forgiveness ! May GOD BLESS AMERICA ! May GOD permit our great nation to overcome any economic pitfalls , allowing our Nation to grow and prosper and become once again a most respected world power , mighty but both giving and forgiving . May GOD watch over our soldiers , police officers , first responders and medical personnel --- here and abroad --- as they risk their live : to save lives and protect our precious freedoms , especially as we face uncertain times and the current viral worldwide pandemic . May God's infinite wisdom be absorbed by all leaders around the World , inspiring them to make decisions that are the best for their people and not for their own selfish desires and uses . May God help us to find a source of Peace all over the World and bring an end to terrorism , both here and abroad . May GOD bless the sick , ill , injured , and infirmed with the miracle of healing , and be with them , their families and caretakers during and through their time of struggles . May God Bless us with a Worldwide and Lasting Peace ; an end to hunger and homelessness ; may Christianity be expanded throughout the World ; and may all people find Love , Truth , and Faith in the Lord that their Faith may increase each day throughout the remainder of their Earthly lives . May GOD bless the souls of all the departed , keeping them at HIS right hand in HEAVEN , letting them know how much they are loved and missed by their family and friends who survive them on Earth , and may THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD be with their families , friends , and survivors to console them during their grief . AMEN . HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL !!! Craig A. Craig A. SFIELD Craig A. Stanfield Real Estate & Auction Services , Craig , Bev , Family , Friends & Staff STANFIELD n AUCTIONEER A All Rights Reserved . Entha EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Exitoin rone ) 798-2009 Researched , compiled , desiged , and updated by Craig A. Stanfield Real Estate & Auction Services , 2015-2024 paly ( 006 ) 301-3350 www.stanfieldproperty.com AUCTIONEER coun ) 798-2009 ( 006 ) 301-3350 www.aranfieldproperty.co EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY