We have so much to be thankful for this year. I encourage you to look back and see the many times God has blessed you. Sometimes you may not have recognized your blessings because you were going through a time of trial or struggle. I thank God for trials because it is through those that I have learned and am still learning patience, self control and even how to be slow to anger. I am also thankful for my family and friends who have gone through these trials with me. I have so much more I am thankful for and could make a long list as could most of you. This gratitude compels me to have a giving spirit. I love giving especially around the holidays because I feel like I am participating in the work Christ is doing in this world!
As my husband, Chad, explained yesterday we have an awesome opportunity to join with Kids Fighting Aids and give presents to kids who are struggling with HIV/AIDS. During Chad’s announcement his verbal mishap of calling our sweet Jessica Phillips – Jessica Simpson and the following minutes of laughter caused him to forget a few important details that go along with the angel tree. We will need your angel gifts to be wrapped and labeled with your angel or the number on your angel. Please place them under the church Christmas tree no later than Wed., Dec., 9th. We are also having some of our kids help pass out reindeer candy canes they are making at church to give to the children at the party. This is a great opportunity to give and love like Jesus this Christmas season. As you recall the blessings God has bestowed upon you let it challenge and encourage you to bless others.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Staci Quarles
Outreach Coordinator
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