Much to be Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving! The day is almost over, but the thanks should never end. We should always take time to be thankful for that which God has so richly blessed us with. I hope everyone had a wonderful day filled with family, friends and don't forget the turkey!

Last night's Community Service was a blessing. The refreshments that followed were delicious! Many thanks to those that helped prepare the spread that was available. It was a time of coming together in God's house to let Him know with our fellow brothers and sisters-in-Christ how truly thankful we are. I am thankful for a family that loves me (both at home and at church). I am thankful for a job to go to everyday and the abilities that God has blessed me with. I am thankful for the house I live in and the car I drive. I am thankful for the friends I have. I am thankful for the pets I have that love me unconditionally (they melt my heart). Most of all, I am thankful for a God who loves me beyond all measure!

I want to remind each of you of the upcoming Christmas parade and Tree Lighting ceremony this Sunday (Nov. 26th). The parade begins at 4pm. If you wish to ride on the church float, please meet at the church at 3:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend the tree lighting at 5pm. Our music minister has invited everyone to participate in the community choir for the tree lighting service. He is also leading the music for the tree lighting ceremony. There will be a fireworks display immediately following the tree lighting ceremony. In light of the upcoming events on Sunday, Discipleship training has been cancelled for the evening. We will have our evening worship service immediately following the festivities Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Don't forget to have your boxes ready for the West Virginia Christmas Program. The deadline is Sunday, Nov. 26th. Please bring the boxes or items to fill boxes to the fellowship hall. Remember, no money in boxes, please; and make sure you label each shoe box with age and gender. If you are putting together a cold kit, please make sure to place those items in a large freezer bag.

Youth Christmas card delivery will begin this Sunday, Nov. 26th as well. It will continue through Dec. 17th. The cost of each card is $0.25. The youth always do a terrific job with this. Keep up the good work! :-)

Also, if you would like to place an order for a poinsettia(s), the deadline for this is this Sunday, Nov. 26th. The cost of each flower is $12.00. Please make sure you indicate who the flower is placed by and who it is in memory or honor of. The poinsettias will be placed in the church Sat., Dec. 16th. Please give money and order forms (which are in your bulletin) to someone on the flower committee.

The children are preparing for their Christmas program. It will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10th during the evening worship hour. Everyone is invited to attend. They always do a wonderful job. Many thanks to their faithful director and all the hard work she puts into the Children's Choir! :-)

The adult choir is also preparing for our cantata. It will be held Sunday, Dec. 17th during the evening worship hour. Everyone is invited to attend this event as well!

As you can see, this Sunday will be a busy day. In the end, the display of Christian kindness (W. Va. Christmas program), the community coming together to worship and ring in the Christmas season, as well as our normal Sunday activities of Sunday School, worship and choir practice, are all something to be thankful for!

For anyone traveling this Thanksgiving weekend, I pray for traveling mercies for you and yours. Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)