JIBC has a few holiday traditions that I love. Let me share a few of them. First, as we begin November, we start thinking about our Thanksgiving service. It is a big day for our church family. Our Thanksgiving Sunday includes giving thanks for all the beautiful members God has added to the JIBC family. We always include celebrating the Lords Supper/Eucharist on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Sunday morning after worship, we enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. Our Kitchen Krew is the best at providing great food and served up fast.
Then, Sunday afternoon, everyone is invited to join together for our annual Community Thanksgiving Worship service. JIBC has been a part of this community tradition since 1985. It really began to take shape the year after Hurricane Hugo. In fact, this year will be 30th Anniversary of the James Island Outreach that started the year of Hugo. There will be a special celebration related to the James Island Outreach Anniversary. The Community service is a wonderful service led by multiple church families giving support to James Island Outreach. We will give more details as we get closer to the date. I want to encourage you to begin thinking about giving a financial gift to James Island Outreach. This is a ministry we support as a church family with our finances and with members who volunteer. What a great way to show our gratitude…giving to help others.
So here we go, saying good bye to our Fall Festival and saying hello to the Thanksgiving Season. I love thanksgiving. One reason…because I can put my Christmas Tree up!
See you Sunday,
Pastor Tom
