See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:15, ESV
We have unity in Christ, and we should seek the best for all in the Church and the the world, realizing most people are unaware of the harm they cause. Show grace, love, and patience with all people.
Our church is having a “Friendsgiving Dinner” after our main service and baptisms the Sunday before Thanksgiving. If anyone wants to come, reach out to The Church Next Door (AZ)!
As for my wife and me, we are all over the state on Thanksgiving Day, barely at home at all.
For those at home, having the retirees or empty-nesters without local family come over could be encouraging. Maybe the new people in town or widow(er)s need some extra joy and fellowship. I remember being a transplant to another state and suddenly homeless and getting invites to homes (not so much from the church I was mostly attending, though …)
It can be a big impact on someone, including for the gospel and Church of our Lord.
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I just want to personally ask: Consider whom you might invite to Thanksgiving Dinner from Church.
This Sunday at Church: Consider whom you might invite to Thanksgiving Dinner from Church
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10, ESV
We have unity in Christ, so let us be united in seeking Him and encouraging each other to be more Christ-like.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, ESV
God has said He will be with us, and this is seen in living with the Church, helping each other, encouraging each other, and together worshiping the One who has saved us by Jesus’ blood.
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
Psalm 8:3-4, ESV
God has said He will be with us, the Creator of the universe who can hold it all in His hand, wishes to live with us by the indwelling of His Spirit.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1, ESV
God has said He will be with us, and we invite this relationship when we repent of our sins and love as He has called us. Wonderfully, He is in us helping us along the way.
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10, ESV
God has said He will be with us, and this should encourage and empower us to obey His commands even when pressured by the world and even friends and family to live for ourselves or to make others happy before God.
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34, ESV
God has said He will be with us, so with the hope of His presence and eternity, we can love without fear of what the day may bring.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6, ESV
God has said He will be with us, which He does by the Holy Spirit, who points us to Christ and makes us more like Him every day.
We hired a secretary this year, and it has been so helpful. We tell her frequently how grateful we are for her, but it is a good reminder to keep showing our gratitude!
Pray for church secretaries, too, because they face many obstacles and spiritual attacks, too!
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Express gratitude for the Church Secretary.
This Sunday at Church: Express gratitude for the Church Secretary
a simple man of God 