National Lighthouse Day | JOY for Today
As a lighthouse beckons ships to safe harbor, Jesus invites us to live in his JOY. Linger here; you're safe on these shores. National Lighthouse Day | August 7th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know... Five lighthouse facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects To finding our light. Bible Verses and Quotes Inspired by lighthouses. Activity Suggestions Music, art, design, science, history, literature, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Global Sleep Under the Stars Night (August 8th Annually) National Roller Coaster Day (August 16th Annually) Speak Kind Words Saturday (August's Fourth Saturday) Did You Know: The first lighthouse was in Egypt? Built in 300 BC on the island of Pharos, fire on a platform over 100 meters high directed sailors to the port entrance in Alexandria. ( CNN Travel & WorldHistory.org ) The United States has more lighthouses than any other country? We reached a peak at around 850 in operation at once an