Pastors Desk Clip Art“Rejoice always, pray continually,
give thanks in all circumstances; for
this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Hello November! This is my
favorite month, probably because it
is the month of my birthday. I love
the cool temperatures and the
reminder that winter is coming. I
love that fall pumpkin, honey,
cinnamon smell. The best part of
this month is the gathering of family and friends and the food!
My family gathers to honor those who have come before on
Thanksgiving Day. We acknowledge the Native Americans
who do not celebrate it, rather they mourn due to the oppression
and genocide of their people. We show honor and gratitude to
God and for one another because it is a blessing that we are a
family and that we can still gather and be grateful that we still
have one another. We also remember those who have passed,
and we lift them and share sweet and fun memories we had with
them. What do you do on Thanksgiving, how do you honor that
day?
Fall is a time to gather, share stories, drink apple cider or
something warm and just be engaged in fellowship. It’s a time
to be in an attitude of gratitude to appreciate what we have; our
families, our friends our community and the many blessings
God gives us.
I hope that you all take the time to practice the art of
appreciation. I pray you will repair any broken relationships,
check in or check up on someone who needs to feel cared about
or loved, try something new, have fun, be grateful for all things
and live as God called you to live your life. Most importantly, I
hope you spend more time with God and show your gratitude
to the One who walks with you, who created you, loves you and
is with you always.
If I could give one advice for this month, it would be do not take
the ministry of presence for granted. God blessed each of you
and is there for us always. Let us give back by showing up for
others through the love of God! May you be blessed this month!