Remember America Series To Debut Interview Format

For 2021, Dayspring Christian Academy has chosen the theme "Return to the Foundation: Reviving the Seed of Our Nation" for its 11th Remember America Speaker Series event. Dayspring has also chosen to change its presentation format from individual speakers to an in-depth interview between two well-known authors.

"Our events have always had a strong spiritual foundation, but we really sensed that the Lord was taking the lid off that this year," said Dayspring headmaster Mike Myers. "The focus will truly be on revival for America."

Remember America, which will feature author and radio host Eric Metaxas interviewing pastor and author Jonathan Cahn, will be held on Saturday, May 1, at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Tickets to the livestreamed event are available on a pay-what-you-can basis.

Metaxas, the author of "Bonhoeffer," "Amazing Grace," and "Martin Luther," is the host of the Eric Metaxas Radio Show and the creator of "Socrates in the City" events.

Cahn is the author of "The Harbinger," which compares the post-9/11 United States to ancient Israel, among other books. "(Cahn's) books look at the biblical pattern the nations go through," said Myers. "(The book of) Jeremiah (says that) ... God raises up or tears down (any nation) because of their alignment with His purposes or not." Cahn is also the head of Hope of the World ministry, and he leads the Jerusalem Center/Beth Israel in Wayne, N.J.

Dayspring events manager Lisa Becker said she believes the pair will present an important perspective. "We are beginning to see the stirrings of an awakening, and we feel the Lord has presented us with this opportunity to breathe into that," she shared, noting that as author of "If You Can Keep It," which explores the roots of the republic, Metaxas has an understanding of the founding of America on biblical values. Becker said she is looking forward to hearing him interview Cahn, based on the historical perspective Cahn has presented.

Becker said the interview format was a decision inspired by the Holy Spirit. A board, made up of parents of Dayspring students and supporters of Dayspring's mission, prays yearly for inspiration for speakers. "We set our hearts for the Lord and seek Him," said Becker. "The combination of these two speakers came from one of our team members, and it was really divine inspiration."

Myers confirmed the importance of prayer to the foundation of the school and the nation. "Over the centuries many prayers have been prayed and many declarations decreed regarding the Gospel purpose for America," he said. "We are going to renew that and make sure the rising generations understand our heritage, so we can continue in what we believe (is) God's plan for America."

In addition to the interview, the presentation will include performances by the Dayspring chorus and a presentation by a select student orator. Tickets to the livestreamed portion of the event, which must be purchased by Friday, April 23, are available at http://www.dayspringchristian.com or by calling the school at 717-285-2000.