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Community Song Post

Lyrics:
"My Hometown"

Sweet southern smell of summer in Savannah
Tailgate drop Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that’s my hometown
Yeah that’s my hometown

New York City, subway on the run,
San Diego surfers, soaking in the sun
That’s my hometown
America’s my hometown

We got blue collar people
Little pink houses
White church steeples
Wishes in a fountain
If you know every name on your street
And you know them then you know me
That’s my hometown
America’s my hometown

Trash can fire, north Detroit
Seventh inning stretch Chicago, Illinois
That’s my hometown
America’s my hometown

Down in Nashville, out in Hot Springs
Seattle, San Antone, doin’ our thing

We got blue collar people
Little pink houses
White church steeples
Wishes in a fountain
If you know every name on your street
And you know them then you know me
That’s my hometown
America’s my hometown
Yeah that’s my hometown
America’s my hometown

Stars shinin’ down on Memphis at night
Reminds me of those Las Vegas lights
Big Sky Montana to New Orleans
And every one light city that sits in between
That’s my hometown
America’s my hometown
Yeah that’s my hometown
America’s my hometown

We got blue collar people
Little pink houses
White church steeples
Wishes in a fountain
If you know every name on your street
And you know them then you know me
That’s my hometown
America’s my hometown
Yeah that’s my hometown
America’s my hometown

In this song Uncle Kracker describes his hometown, his community, America. He names the biggest cities in America and embraces everyone. This song relates to the video we watched in class as being a proud American. He describes the major attractions of America, "Stars shinin' down on Memphis at night, reminds me of those Las Vegas lights." He doesn't support the idea of changing, he describes in his song his hometown as an upbeat pleasant place. There is repetition stressing the idea that America is his hometown. Whether you're in the north or south, Americans form a community and take pride in their hometown.

Communities I belong to

Communities I belong to:
1. Family
2. School
3. Church 

Church Layout Description:
There stands the alter as you open the holy doors to enter for the listening of the word of god. As you look to the left and then to the right the benches are symmetrical and they all point to the alter.Two candles stand on each side of the alter. Along the walls are the fourteen stations of the cross. There is a beautiful painting of each station hung up. Once the paintings come to an end there stands virgin Mary looking down, and a bench sits there as well, for any one who pleases to pray to her. The statue is decorated around with roses and flowers that people have brought for her. Behind her is the beginning of the stained glass windows of the church. Then when one looks up there are angels painted on the ceiling watching over us. The red carpet leads toward the exit as the ushers hand you the weekly flier and they say goodbye with a smile. Heading downstairs is where the youth group meets on Tuesday nights. The basement is just a smaller replica of upstairs. The only difference being that there isn't carpet, there are white, diamond figured tiles. Our Lady of Grace church is simply beautiful

Expectations, requirements, and roles:
Church is not something you do, it isn't a club or a program. Church is open to anyone who believes in god. It is a group of people, a fellowship of the heart, and defines who you are. There is not specific requirements to become a member of a church. You do not have to pass a test, or go for an interview, you simply have to believe. As long as you believe in god, attend mass, and not only listen or speak but also live the word of god, you are a member of the church. There are different roles during mass in a church. There is the priest who speaks the word of god and has help from the deacon. There are also alter servers who help the deacon and priest throughout the mass. Their jobs is to hold the bible for the priest while he is reading, prepare the feast of communion, and assist in making sure the mass runs smoothly. Another role in the church is of the choir. They sing about the word of god throughout the mass . The ushers welcome and say goodbye to everyone. They are also in charge of the collection and passing out fliers. Lastly is the role of the members of the church who come to listen. Their role is to pay attention, listen, understand, and then live the word of god to make a better tomorrow. 

 Why I feel comfortable in this community:
Most people say that there is no need to go to church to hear the word of god if they can read the bible on their own. But private study of Scripture must not be a substitute for hearing the preached Word. A priest has experience in preaching the word of god so why not learn from his expertise. Mass feeds our souls and gives us nourishment. In my church community I feel comfortable because I am loved and encouraged. Everyone faces troubles and dissapointment and in church one recieves encouragement with a hug and a smile. There is always someone to listen to you when facing dilemmas. There is always ones spiritual insight to benefit another. One feels appreciated in church, and know they belong. I feel comfortable in my church community knowing there is always someone there for you, in good times and bad. 

Response to Crevevoeur

"Americans are the western pilgrims, who are carrying along with them the great mass of arts, sciences, vigor, and industry which began long since in the east; they will finish the great circle." Crevecoeur begins defining America. He sees America as a land of opportunity and hope for any emigrant from any nation. One doesn't call themselves from a kingdom or a country from where they were born but as to where they found success. Crevecoeur defines an American based on his ambitions and desire for success. It is not ones nationality who makes one more or less of an American, but rather their aspirations. Crevecoeur says that Americans walk carrying great mass of arts, sciences, etcetera, therefore he is telling us that an American is a successful person. Whether he be from Europe or anywhere around the globe, ones land is where he became successful. One doesn't say their fatherland is where there was no bread for them, one says their fatherland is where they finished the great circle. I believe that Crevecoeur's perception still exists to this day as to where an American isn't defined by their ethnicity, but ones pursuit of happiness. The typical American dream.