We have faithfully followed the 52 major stories of Scripture during all of 2011. Many of these weeks have been spent in unfamiliar, but not unimportant, places. This week we are stopping alongside the road and looking around at the blessings God has provided. It is ironic that this week is usually the week when we do our "Stewardship" Campaign, and we will be providing everyone with information that tells all who are interested where we are financially. But where we will break away from the norm. We want this to be a week of gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings God has sent. For capable and dedicated staff and volunteers. For the mission work that has been accomplished at a time of scarceness. For ministry families that sacrifice time and convenience so that ministry can happen at inconvenient times, late hours and when many are resting from their weeks. For answered prayers and for the prayers God is currently answering. For beautiful music from our choir and praise team. For spacious skies and amber waves of grain. For our veterans. For all of the blessings God has given us so we can have the blessing of sharing them.
You get the point! Thank you Lord for all of these and the most beautiful gift of your Son, Jesus. Amen!
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