November 30th Thanksgiving Service
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Dear Friends,
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been thinking about the psalmist’s invitation: “Forget not all His benefits.” So much of the Christian life is remembering—calling to mind the countless ways God has carried us, provided for us, and met us with mercy. As has been said, gratitude sharpens our vision. It helps us see the fingerprints of God in places we might otherwise overlook. My hope is that this week becomes a time for each of us to slow down, reflect, and recognize the goodness of the Lord.
I’d also like to extend the invitation for you to do that on Sunday, November 30th, as a portion of time during our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services will be set aside for you to share some of the ways in which you’re grateful to God. With this in view, I hope that you’ll take the next couple of days and give a prayerful think to what you might say on Sunday. To help frame that time of public sharing, here are a few things to keep in mind.
- Please keep your sharing clear and succinct so that others will also have the opportunity to speak.
- If you have a child who would like to share, please ask them to share with you in advance and then accompany them to the microphone.
- Please only share one time.
- Please primarily offer your thanks to God as the giver of all good gifts. If you’d like to thank a spouse, family member, or a volunteer at the church, please find them after the service and express your gratitude.
Finally, since this will be a church family time that we’ll be sharing together, we won’t be streaming the services this Sunday. God willing, see you then or after you return from your travels. Happy Thanksgiving!
Warmly,
Matt McAlvey