| | Dear Peaceful Friends,
I hope as we move through November, you are choosing gratitude over grumbling, worship over whining, service over selfishness, compassion over contention, thanksgiving over thumb-sucking, generosity over greed, Christianity over culture. This Sunday we read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 and consider the connection between gratitude and generosity. Paul challenges the church in Corinth to remember that they will reap what they sow.
Early on Sunday, November 6, you have the gift of an extra hour. Why not come early and help us set up the place for worship? Learn how it is done from the devoted early crowd, led by Jim and Sherry Robinson. If you’re busy cooking for our Gratitude Brunch, we’ll appreciate that just as much. Remember there also will be setting and re-setting to be accomplished after worship and after lunch. So don't miss an chance to help out.
We will FEAST on gratitude this Sunday, no matter what kind of food you might enjoy at our brunch. We will talk about being truly thankful. Speaking of thanksgiving, I am grateful for new members joining and new participants getting connected. I am grateful for the gifts for the Manatee Food Bank already lining the halls of our ministry center. I am thankful to serve, with devoted colleagues, a church that is so generous with time, talent, and treasure. Watch for your letter from the Gratitude (Stewardship) Team.
Stephen Ministers begin training for a life of Christian caregiving this week-end. Pray for Stephen Leaders (Nancy Hughes, Barbara Staton, Betty Clough, Elizabeth Deibert, and Gretchen Frueh-- in absentia) and for Stephen Ministers (Emily Miller, Bob Cutler, Dana Scott, Nancy Hogue, Gertie Rineer, and Barbara Noto).
With gratitude for YOU!
Elizabeth
|
