Philippians 1:3-6 – I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
First off, Leesa and I want to thank everyone for their cards, gift cards, an appreciation dinner and the kind words of encouragement during Pastor Appreciation Month. We are so blessed and very thankful to have such a loving and caring church family. And that reminds me, that as we head into a season of THANKSGIVING, we should always give thanks to God for His grace and mercy no matter what season it is.
With that being said, make sure you pay close attention to the newsletter, bulletins and any other announcements for future activities coming up this month and also in the month of December.
Here are some dates/activities for the month of November:
November 5th – General Election- (Get out and vote)
November 11th – Operation CHRISTmas Child Shoebox Packing Party
November 16th – Men’s Breakfast (8:30am)
November 23rd – L.I.F.T ladies fellowship/bible study (9:30am)
November 23rd – Kids Kingdom (2pm-4pm)
November 24th – The LORD’S Supper – (10:45am)
November 28th – THANKSGIVING (Church Office closed)
November 29th – Church Office closed
Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks. The bible speaks of giving and thanks:
Ephesians 5:20 – giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Psalm 136:26 – Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Philippians 4:6 – do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Psalm 100:4-5 – Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Without a heart of continual thanksgiving, the Christian walk is joyless and without true reward. Thanksgiving, for the Christian, is a moment by moment event.
HAPPY THANKSLIVING!,
Pastor James
