Washington's
voice resounded throughout the rafters. His words dispelled the myths so often cited as the
precedents that led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
Those assembled learned
it was neither the issue of taxation nor representation, but preservation of religious liberty
which inflamed the ambers of independence within the hearts of our forefathers.
Following the presentation, ten-year-old Seth Stanton commented, "Mr. Roy taught me more about
persecuted Christians who came to America than I have learned anywhere else."
Jay Wood, father
of three home schooled children, likewise remarked, "I learned more through this presentation
about the establishment of the colonies than I learned from all my previous schooling...all history
should be taught this way!"
Mr. William Roy's dramatic portrayal of George Washington vividly illustrated how men and women,
submitted to God and empowered by His Spirit, can prevail in the midst of dire circumstances.
On the third week of February, over twelve hundred of our home schooling kids met George Washington,
who made several stops at all of FCA's bookstores in Tennessee, Florida and Colorado.
Last year, Mr. Roy, brought to life Christopher Columbus' adventures as he sailed the high seas
to America.
Along the way, the kids met Crusaders, Priests, Kings and Indians, arrayed in all their costumes.
This time, it was Gen. George Washington who introduced us to those who fled to the new world from
persecution. We met the Dutch, the Quakers, and many more.
Mr. Roy's diligent research into original documents has help him discover the actual intent,
motives, and faith of the personalities he portrays.
His unique presentation techniques invite
the imagination of the children, and allows them to become the characters in the stories. This
hands-on experience leaves them with a deeper impression of the lives of these historical men,
than reading third, and fourth person accounts do.
We hope you and your family were able to
witness this event and we welcome you, and your friends again next year when Mr. Roy returns
with more of his presentations.
Family Christian Academy is proud to present such quality performances for our kids. Watch our
upcoming events calendar for Mr. Roy's future presentations.