Let me start by saying thanks! What a great source of comfort and joy you are to Anne and me. Your kindness and appreciation during Minister Appreciation is always overwhelming. Believe it or not, I read every word of every card. The ones from Hallmark. And the ones you write. For kind words and gifts, Thank You! A special thanks to Judy Graves and the worship committee for all their work. And, especially, thanks for the yummy cake and punch.

You are all amazing!

This month, we will turn our attention to gratitude and thankfulness and living
thankfulness in this world. The Bible provides many great illustrations of gratitude. During this month, let’s ask ourselves: In what ways are we thankful? For whom are we thankful? Why should we be thankful? How doe being a thankful person draw us close to our God?

The signs of the times do not point to gratitude. At the time of this writing, the
government is still shut down and many folks will not receive paychecks and assistance usually provided by the government. We are seeking new ways to use the Emergency Cupboard to provide for folks in need. Wars and violence still persist. Politicians are not working together and have forgotten what kindness means. Social media posts often reflect such meanness. Are you worried what conversations might occur around your holiday tables?

In these days of trial and struggle, we who are faithful must live differently. We must seek the goodness. We must be the goodness. God’s kindness and love and hope lives through us. We teach others faith by the way we approach life.
 

An attitude of gratitude is the faithful-tude.

May we who follow Christ see goodness in this world. May we live this goodness. May we be grateful. See you soon!

Peace,

Kelly