Thanks for Giving

The year of our first century is winding down and Thanksgiving is upon us already.  It may sound trite, but we really do have so much to be thankful for.  Chief among my blessings is this church and the people here.  I am thankful for your goodness, your kindness, your generosity, your talent, your honesty.  I am in awe of the way you roll up your sleeves and get to work when need arises. 

This is the season, from now through Christmas, when we look forward to being together with loved ones.  Whether we are making turkey sandwiches for our Turkey Day homeless ministry, enjoying each other’s company at the Advent party, or gathering to listen to a beautiful Christmas concert by the Outside Wind ensemble, our hearts feel full.  As we gather around our own tables with family and friends, we are thankful, just thankful to be together, thankful to have one another.  And we remember those who are no longer seated at our tables and those who no longer occupy their place in the pews.

So this Thanksgiving, thanks for giving.  Thanks for loving.  Thanks for caring.

Thanks for being like Snoopy!

Rachel Roby