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Why Gainesville church celebrates patriotism with Sunday service

A color guard representing the branches of American military stand at the front of the congregation on Sunday, July 1, at Lakewood Baptist Church during a patriotic service. Photo courtesy Amy Leonard.

07042018 PATRIOTISM 1.JPG — A color guard representing the branches of American military stand at the front of the congregation on Sunday, July 1, at Lakewood Baptist Church during a patriotic service. Photo courtesy Amy Leonard.

Many in Hall County got a head start on their July Fourth patriotism in an unexpected place: the pew.