6/23/17 Green Acres Baptist Church Hosts I Love America by Chelsea Purgahn
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A man dressed as Uncle Sam waves an American flag during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Church members carry flags from each state during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The Texas flag is raised during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The choir sings during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Chris Timmons sings during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People sing during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People reenact the iconic Iwo Jima photo during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A soldier holds a flag for the fallen and a veteran holds a flag for MIA/POW during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Choir members sing during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The grand finale of the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A man plays with the band during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A woman waves during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Church members carry state flags during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Choir members sing during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A conductor leads the audience in song during the 27th annual "I Love America" program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, June 23, 2017. The show featured patriotic tunes and Christian worship songs to celebrate Independence Day. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)