Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

-- Psalm 118:1


An old pastor and his wife invited a new young couple in the church over for Thanksgiving dinner. As the couple entered the home, they smelled the wonderful turkey and all the trimmings in the kitchen. As the four made their way to the dining room table, there was a great feast before them!


But as the young wife scanned the table, she noticed something out of place. Among the turkey, dressing, casseroles, and pies were three Chinese takeout cartons and a plate of egg rolls!

“I know what you’re thinking,” the old pastor said. “Why is there Chinese takeout on the table?”

“You see,” he continued, “23 years ago on Thanksgiving Day, my dear wife burned the turkey and started a fire in our kitchen! In fact, our entire kitchen nearly caught fire and the whole Thanksgiving meal was charred black!”

“So after the fire department left,” he chuckled, “we ordered Chinese takeout and that was our Thanksgiving meal! And every year since, we’ve had Chinese takeout as a part of our meal to remind us to be thankful for what we have!”

This year, I hope Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday for you. It should be a way of life for every Christian. We serve a wonderful God who sent his Son to die for you. So as you reflect on what you are thankful for this year, remember God’s blessings in your life!

GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR HOW HE HAS BLESSED YOU IN YOUR LIFE AND ESPECIALLY FOR SENDING CHRIST TO DIE FOR YOU!

"HAPPY THANKSGIVING"

November has the distinction of being a time for Thanksgiving. Rather than just have one day for giving thanks, let us reflect on the principle of Thanksgiving throughout this month, how we might make giving thanks part of our lifestyle. So let's not forget the "gracious gifts of the Most High God." Can you thank the Lord, no matter what? Can you say that God is good, no matter what? Say it with me, God is good, all the time."
Psalm 136:1-3
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: For his mercy endureth for ever.

A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

We proudly salute our Veterans, both men and women, who have served our nation with honor, diginity, pride and sacrifice. We thank you. Our flag will forever fly and we are forever free, thanks to you and the blessings and grace of God on our nation. May God bless each Veteran whose life we celebrate today. Stand tall, Veterans everywhere--we salute you!

Pastor and Wife's Anniversary

Thanks to all of you who came out to help celebrate our Pastor and Wife's Anniversary. Everything was just wonderful! The Lord truly did bless us as Supt. Nation " fed our souls. "  

Just a thought....

Following Christ means putting aside our own expectations and desires. Often we have to take up our cross daily by shedding everything else.