We are quickly moving to a wonderful time of the year…Thanksgiving. I love what I see on Facebook: people intentionally, thoughtfully, gratefully giving thanks everyday for something. What a great idea…count your many blessings, name them one by one! Several of my friends are going through the alphabet giving thanks using the “letter of the day”. I love it. Hope it catches on. It is a worthy spiritual exercise and discipline. My letter “A”….Anytime is a good time to thank the Lord.
Sunday, November 24
A couple of reminders about this year’s Thanksgiving service. First, the Sunday before Thanksgiving is Sunday, November 24. We will have only one service that day. There will be no 8:30 service. Second, we will have one service followed by our church wide Thanksgiving meal. Our Kitchen Krew provides the entire meal. If you would like to bring a favorite dish or dessert, it will be put on the table and completely consumed! Third, we will be celebrating BAPTISM and THE LORD’S SUPPER at that service. Those wanting to be baptized should contact the church office at 762-0244 if you have not already heard from us. Fourth, one of the highlights is the presentation of new members God has added to the church family this year. There will be a time in the service when we ask all new members to join together for a picture and celebration. It is a joyful moment. And last, but not least, the Community Thanksgiving service at James Island Presbyterian Church (1632 Ft Johnson Road). Please note it is an hour earlier this year. The service will be at 6 pm Sunday November 24. There will be a free concert at 5 pm for all who would like to attend.
A Personal Word of Thanksgiving
My daughter, Erin and my son-in-law, Trey, join us in giving thanks for your prayers and blessings during the past several months. Little Wyatt, is doing well. He has graduated out of NICU and is in the next stage of care. He has grown from 2 lbs 1 oz to just over 3 pounds. He is out of his first little preemie diapers into the next size. He has started nursing and wearing clothes. Hallelujah, Amen. We cannot say thank you enough to our Father in Heaven and our blessed friends here on earth. Thank you, thank you, and thank you. We do not know when he will get to come home. He has to be breathing “on his own”, maintaining his temperature and growing. He is doing well on all of those. Thanksgiving??? Wouldn’t that be so appropriate!
See you Sunday, good Lord willing,
Pastor Tom
