It’s hard to believe that November is upon us! As we enter the season of gratitude, my heart is full of thankfulness for you, Union Family. Your thoughtfulness and encouragement for my Birthday and during Pastor Appreciation Month have meant so much to me. You all are incredibly creative and have a special way of making a person feel deeply loved and appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
In November, we have so many things to look forward to together! Below are a few highlights I want to share. I pray you will take part as the Lord leads.
Sunday, November 2, is All Saints Sunday. During worship, we will light candles to remember and honor those who are now part of the Great Cloud of Witnesses. This service is always deeply meaningful as we give thanks for those who have gone before us and pointed us to the Lord.
This month, we are also looking forward to our Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, November 5, at 11:00 AM in the Union Fellowship Hall. This luncheon is a special time to gather, share a meal, and express our gratitude for those who have given so much in service to our country. I hope you will invite a Veteran you know to join us.
November 8 will be a busy day at Union in the cemetery and for our building safety readiness. We will place flags in the Union cemetery to honor the veterans buried there at 9:30 AM. Others will begin working in the cemetery that morning to rake the gravel on the plots at 8:00 AM. At 11:00 AM, we will have an Active Intruder Safety Training from Captain Maxey of Oconee County Sheriff’s Department in the Fellowship Hall.
On Sunday, November 9, we will have our annual veterans’ recognition during morning worship. Please invite a veteran to join us that Sunday as we honor their commitment and sacrifice in a spirit of gratitude and remembrance.
November also comes with a host of opportunities to share with people in need. We will be busy sharing Thanksgiving Boxes, collecting supplies, and packing Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. I am thankful for the many ways you seek to serve and share God’s love in our community! God is using you well, and I am so thankful for your continued faithfulness.
Most of all this November, I hope you will take time each day to thank God for who he is and for what he has done in your life. God loves you, Union family, and I do too!