I hope you’re all doing awesome and gearing up for a cozy Thanksgiving!
As I sit here trying to jot down our Thanksgiving letter, I can’t help but feel like we’re all characters in this wild, unpredictable story called life. It’s a bit like a mom trying to navigate a grocery store with three kids in tow—unpredictable, sometimes chaotic, but always an adventure.
But here’s the cool thing—we’re not the first to navigate choppy waters. Consider the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt and the consequent wandering in the wilderness. The Babylonian Captivity and the subsequent return to Jerusalem. The Life of Jesus and the early Christians—all marked by uncertainty, testing, and change. Even in our contemporary period, we’ve weathered the storms of World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, And now, the ongoing challenges we are facing.
Yet fear not. As Christians, we find strength and security in the timeless words of scripture. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts, leaning not on our own understanding. Philippians 4:6-7 urges us to present our requests to God through prayer, with thanksgiving. Proverbs 2:6 reminds us that the Lord gives wisdom, and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 emphasizes the value of companionship and support during difficult times. Having a community of believers can provide encouragement and assistance in times of uncertainty.
In this spirit of gratitude and reflection, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the Faith Center community.
Your unwavering support for each other, your prayers seeking God’s blessings for every member, and your encouragement for our teachers and staff do not go unnoticed. Your support brings true joy to each of us, and for that, I am sincerely grateful.
I am also profoundly thankful for your encouragement and support for Lori and me. Your kind words and gestures have strengthened us during challenging times, and we cannot thank you enough.
As we gather with our families and friends this season, let us make a conscious effort to express our gratitude for their presence in our lives. Our families and communities are precious gifts from God, and in times of uncertainty, the bonds we share bring comfort and joy.
Lori and I wish you each a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and the warmth of cherished relationships.
With all our love and gratitude,
Bill and Lori
