Today in worship (November 20), our in-person and online worshippers had the opportunity to share things that they were thankful for. There were over 100 of these shared either digitally or on our “Thankful Trees”, and over 80 gave permission for me to share with you here the essence of the unique items that were written. Note that the list below doesn’t repeat duplicates, they are in no particular order, and that in order to protect confidentiality, I deleted any references to specific names.
If what you are thankful for is not listed below, then be sure to express thanksgiving in your own way. In the meantime, join myself and the members of Cornerstone UMC in saying thank you to God for…
My family
and that I am able to be therefor them when they need me
Life
Family
Health
Church
Shelter
Mom
& Dad
School
Friends
Teachers
My grandchildren
For
God’s mercy and love
My (wonderful)
husband
Faith
My
life
All
the little things that matter
My students
Work
Home
Freedom
The peace
of God that passes all understanding (and calms my anxiety)
Birds –
all of nature
My
pets
God’s
love and stability
Love
The
love of God
Jesus!
God’s
faithfulness and provision
My
loving wife
My
parents that raised us in a Christian home
My
choir
Music
Singing
God’s
goodness, provision, and perfect timing
Children
USA
Our
Republic
My
Pastor and his wife
Daughter
All
the plenty God has provided
Food
on the table
Kindergarten
students
Grace
Rest
Coworkers
My joy
Supportive
Boss
Random
acts of kindness that remind us of the good in the world
Healthy
mind and body
Thankful
for the many years with my spouse
My
relationship with Christ
Daily
provisions
The
abundance we have that enables giving to others
The
happiness and joy the bell choir gives me
Being
alive
Being
able to take care of dad
Indoor
plumbing
God’s
love, grace and mercy
Life
of new great grandson
For
being able to worship
My two
sons: one in heaven; one here
All
that God has given me
The
blessings God has poured out on me and my family
Always
having food and shelter
For togetherness
with friends and family
Retirement
Employment
God
For
needs met
The
rain, the seasons, the beauty in God’s world
The
unexpected blessings
Medical
professionals
My years
of life
Bible
study
Worship
time
Family
of believers
Missions
Peace
Cats
Everything
God has done for me
Ability
to travel
Sports
Pets
Freedom to worship in public
Thank
you, Lord, for each of these persons and/or things! We bless you for your bounty and goodness!
(NOTE: to read a list of the things I as your Pastor am thankful for, click HERE)
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