[ November 10 ] Youth Fall Retreat Logan Valley Retreat Center Ellington, MO
[ November 23 ] Thanksgiving community meal 11am - 1pm FBC Fellowship Hall
[ November 26 ] Winter Music Night 6:00pm, Sanctuary
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Do you remember the Apostle Paul’s admonition? “Be not addicted to much whine.” OK, so I made that up. But from time to time, most of us need reminding that complaining is not a spiritual gift! Our Fall Stewardship emphasis is “The Daily Choice of Gratitude.” In my own spiritual journey, I am beginning to see gratitude as a daily discipline, much like prayer and Bible reading. I am grateful for Christ and His continual, saving work in my life. I am grateful to be the pastor of one of the finest churches anywhere. I am grateful for the daily courage I see in many of your lives, as you face hardship, illness, crises and even death. I am grateful for visible and exciting movement in our Setting Sail process, implementing our vision of God’s future here at FBC JC. I am also grateful for my family. This past year, Janet and I have been joined by her mother, Louise, who moved into the lower level of our house. She has enjoyed making new friends here at FBC JC. Thank you for making her feel so welcome. All in all, we are very blessed. And so I challenge you. This November, write out four or five sentences that begin, “I am grateful for…” and just see what comes into your mind and heart as you complete each sentence. We all know how bad habits stick. Why not develop a good habit--the gratitude habit? Grace,