Today is Sunday, November 19th.  In 4 days, we celebrate Thanksgiving!  What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?  Is it football, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, or maybe hot out of the oven rolls?   Personally, I can live without cranberry sauce.  Is your favorite tradition getting together with loved ones?

Ephesians 5:20 Always giving thanks to God the Father for “EVERYTHING” in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Why is it easiest to be thankful when things are going well? Paul tells this young church to “ALWAYS” give thanks to God the Father!  In good times and in bad times!

We sing the song in our hymnal, #742, and it reminds us to count our many blessings.  This should be a lesson for all of us. Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done!

Brothers and sisters, we have so much to be thankful for.  Not only the big things in life but also the small things that we often take for granted.  One way to show our gratitude is through sharing.  Our church family at Summit continues to grow and to serve the community.  We are able to continue to support two local children’s homes.  We continue to support missionaries in Alaska, Central America, and the Baxter Institute.  We are in the planning stages of our All-Purpose Building. (Won’t it be nice to not have to put the tables and chairs up then take them back down!)

Sheryl and I would like to wish everyone a Great Thanksgiving Day and hope you get to spend it with family and friends!

Psalm 136
1) Give thanks to the Lord for He is good!

2) Give thanks to the God of Gods!

3) Give thanks to the Lord of Lords!

20) Give thanks to the God of Heaven!