We come to Peace’s final week of Gratitude Season, realizing that we are only beginning to appreciate our debt to God for our abundant comforts, challenges, and blessings. We will read the story of the Ten Lepers that Jesus healed, and will hear his disappointment that only one returned to say thanks. I pray Christ will not be disappointed with us, but that he will see by our level of giving how truly grateful we are for the healing work he does in our lives -- body, mind, and soul.
If you cannot be with us in person this Sunday to give thanks to God with your promise to support the ministries of Peace, please mail in your pledge card before Thanksgiving. We are eager to have 100% participation as a sign of our mutual commitment to the vision for Peace Presbyterian. Because of your growing generosity in response to Christ’s amazing grace, Peace’s has future filled with hope. The more generous you are, the more your faith will flourish and the more we can accomplish for God’s glory. Pledge cards, as well as offerings, will be brought forward in worship, as the choir sings a rousing Gospel piece, “We Shall Be Thankful.”
On this Veteran’s Day 11-11-11, let us give thanks for all who have sacrificed for us, and let us plan to make sacrifices of a financial nature ourselves. Let us pray for peace to prevail around the world, even as we pray for Peace to grow and flourish here in this community, that we might be a be blessing to many, just as we have been so richly blessed. Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” He also said, “Do not store up treasures on earth, but store up treasures in heaven, for where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.”
With gratitude for a vibrant, committed congregation of friends whom we dearly love,
Elizabeth
