Thanks to our worship team who not only led us in a great service of worship Sunday morning but represented you very well at the District-Wide Thanksgiving Service at Austin Ave. UMC Sunday evening. Those of you who were not able to attend this service missed out on a great time of worship with several of our sister churches. We heard everything from a children’s choir to a contemporary worship team and Barbershop Quartet. The service concluded with a great time of communion together.

As we enter this time of Thanksgiving, I would ask you to remember those who are not readily visible but contribute in major ways to our fellowship and worship. Pastor Allen made note of the nursery workers Sunday morning, which received an “amen” from many of you. Many others, however, serve in areas about which we do not hear much. I challenge you to think this week of someone in our church (other than our paid staff) who contributes in a meaningful way to your life. Once you have identified this individual, take the time to thank them for their service in a specific and direct manner. Last but certainly not least, thank God for bringing these individuals into your life.