Now here is a significant landmark for our country: the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, the first true colonial settlement from England:

The settlers’ mission was not an easy one, as they faced opposition from the beginning of their expedition. Unexpected storms, delayed their departure from the English Channel. Shortly, after arriving in Virginia, they suffered an immediate attack from the natives. Consequently, Robert Hunt, a humble clergyman from England, instructed that three days of prayer and fasting be observed in repentance for sins and in preparation for the dedication of the land!
On April 29th, crew members took timbers from their ship to construct a makeshift cross. Dragging it ashore, they planted the cross firmly in the sand. Kneeling in humility, Pastor Robert Hunt prayed to dedicate the new world to God. His prayer that the Gospel would be preached from these shores to the uttermost parts of the earth established a monumental covenant with God that laid the foundation for the birth of a nation founded on Christ!

Read it all here. So Say We All.