Fresh Manna
by Pastor Tim Burt
On the 4th of July in 1826, the United States celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence. It was a grand occasion, marked by parades, speeches, and various festivities. However, one particular event in a small town would go down in history as a hilariously funny moment. 
In the town of Deerfield, a group of enthusiastic citizens organized a unique contest to showcase their patriotism. They decided to hold a foot race where participants would run while carrying a live turkey. Yes, you read that correctly—a live turkey!
As the race began, the contestants sprinted down the main street, jostling and stumbling as they clutched their squawking, flapping fowl. The spectacle was as comical as it sounds, with turkeys attempting to escape, feathers flying in all directions, and the participants desperately trying to maintain their grip.
Amidst the chaos, one young man named Timothy stood out. He was a lanky, clumsy fellow, known for his awkwardness. Timothy, determined to prove himself, snatched up a rather large and feisty turkey at the start of the race. The bird flapped its wings furiously, squawking at the top of its lungs.
With each step Timothy took, the turkey became more unruly, desperately trying to break free. The crowd roared with laughter as Timothy struggled to maintain his grip, his face turning red with exertion. The turkey, sensing its chance, suddenly wriggled free and took off, soaring through the air in a flurry of feathers.
To the astonishment and amusement of the onlookers, the turkey landed squarely on the head of the town’s dignified mayor, who had been observing the race from the sidelines. The poor mayor stumbled backward, arms flailing, while the turkey clung to his head, its wings outstretched as if it were about to take flight.
The townsfolk erupted into fits of laughter, unable to contain themselves. The mayor, despite his best efforts to regain composure, was left with a befuddled expression and a turkey perched atop his crown. 
The incident not only brought joy and mirth to the crowd but also united the townspeople in shared laughter. It became a cherished memory that was retold for generations, a testament to the light-heartedness and humor that can be found in even the most dignified of moments.
And so, on that historic 4th of July, as the town of Deerfield celebrated the nation’s independence, they were reminded that sometimes the most memorable and hilariously funny moments are the unexpected ones. The turkey-topped mayor became a symbol of the community’s ability to find joy in the absurd, and the story continued to bring laughter to the town year after year.
As time went on, the tradition of the turkey race faded away, but the memory of that fateful 4th of July endured, serving as a reminder that laughter has the power to connect us, even in the most unconventional and amusing of circumstances.
John Adams 2nd U.S. President and Signer of the Declaration of Independence
“The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God.”
Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.”
In His love,
Pastor Tim Burt
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