Thanks to all who contributed stuffing, Cornbread, money, and time! 1300 meals were distributed as an expression of God’s love and provision. The blessings are far broader than those 1300 families… it includes each person who contributed in any of the myriad of ways. “So, what’s the schedule next week?” This was my question in 7:00am Hebrew class this morning just as we were wrapping up for the day. “We meet on Monday and then we are off for the rest of the week,” was the professor’s reply. “Praise God,” I thought to myself. I’m ready for a Hebrew-break.
There are times in life when we are ready for a break. Breaks are good. God gave the Israelites weekly breaks (The Sabbath), seasonal breaks (Festivals and Feasts), and a break every seven years (Sabbath Year), and even another break every 50 years (Year of Jubilee). God wants us to have breaks. God gives us these breaks so we can rest…with Him.
Thanksgiving provides us a seasonal break much like one of the seasonal breaks given to the Israelites. (The Festival of Ingathering took place after the harvest was complete.) These breaks weren’t just about rest, though. They were a time to pause and reflect upon the faithfulness of God. It was a time to remember God’s goodness and how we are recipients of God’s blessings. It was a time to be thankful to God for all that God had done.
This Thanksgiving, my prayer is that we will take the time to pause, reflect on the goodness of God, and give thanks to God for pouring out that goodness on us.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
Join us for a time of celebration and thanksgiving! While we anticipate lots of special foods on Thursday with family and friends, on this night pie will be the main course! All kinds of pie! Bring a pie and join the fun!
As a community and Church we will take time to share and laugh together as we reflect on God’s provision in 2016 and give Him thanks!
Now through Saturday, November 12th! 