It seems like holidays are always a mixed bag of emotions. Hopefully for most, they are a fun time to get together in special ways with family. However, for some, these times of getting together with family bring up stresses that are unique to this time of year, or at least are brought to a head. For others, holidays are a difficult time because of having lost loved ones. This year it seems like we have more than our normal share of families losing loved ones. Just in the past week, there are three of our families who have lost loved ones. Others are struggling with serious health issues and some with very strained family relationships.
This is not gloom and doom, but a reminder to be in prayer for others in our fellowship as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week. I hope you are one of the families that everything is going pretty well for right now. Don’t forget those who are needing a special helping of God’s grace and provision for them. As you get your families together, remember, “Make every effort to live in peace….” Heb. 12:14.
Be sure to put the night of Christmas music on your calendars for Dec. 14th, 6:00 PM. This will be a really fun and worshipful time as we celebrate Christmas through music. All of our music groups will be taking part, so it is a really good time to invite guests to come with you. Begin to think now, “Whom can I invite?”
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Gene and Lynn
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