The weather was unseasonably beautiful(crisp and sunny), the food was predictably scrumptious (we have great cooks!), the music was appropriately praiseful (the McCarty family outdid themselves), the envronment was "family-style" warm(there's a new word picture)...
The turnout was somewhat disappointing...but only in the sense we could have fed more and we know there were many who missed an opportunity to experience the legions of workers we had positioned to serve up an afternoon of God's love!
Still, in the final analysis, after I had joined with others imn the final tasks of scouring food-pitted pans and shining the stainless steel kitchen sinks, what stood out in my mind was only intense satisfaction!
*We fed over 225 which included 75-100 from the community who came with various needs
*We had nearly 150 workers from the church who helped in some way to make this outreach happen
*We gave out over 50 coats and jackets to needy families
*We reveled in the testimonies of many there who expressed their thanks in varied responses whose central theme was, "Thanks for a place to come where we felt loved".
*We went home tired but energized, full of turkey and overflowing with thanksgiving to God.
"Thanks be to God for His indescribale gift!" II Corinthians 9:15
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This was my first Thanksgiving at Grace Fellowship. It will not be my last. For me - the day was marked by a genuine sense of community with fellowship and a wide variety of people giving thanks for blessings - large and small.
My 89 year old mother and my sister also participated and were warmed by the wonderful music, thoughtful prayer, sharing with others - friends and strangers alike.
May God continue to bless Grace Fellowship Church and all those in his family who continue to gather there in His Name.
WBC
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