With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, we are all reminded to express our thanks to others. While the holiday is one that has become a day to gather and share good times with our families, that isn't necessarily how it started. It was a time to reach out and welcome others into our homes and our lives. And to be thankful for the blessings we had received.

So I wanted to share with you many thanks for the blessing I have received here at Concord Christian Church. I am thankful for the number of people who have reached out to others in our community and have served in some of the opportunities with the Takig it to the Strets projects this past year. Many of you have already committed to serve with the Home for Christmas projects as well. I am always thankful for willing servants that give of their time and and talents.

A thank you is also given to our committed and dedicated team members that serve each and every week with our children and students. The impact you are having on the lives of our kids is possibly one of the most important things you could ever do. And I have seen that impact first hand on my own kids. As our ministries grow, even more lives will be changed and more team members will have oppotunities to be a part of it.

Thanks to all of those that help make our Reunion experience happen each week. You guys have really made Wednesday nights a lot of fun and a great learning environment for all ages.

A huge thanks to those of you who head up ministies and meet needs that many may not even realize. Those of you involved in Divorce Care, Survivors, counseling, men's ministries, women's ministries, Meals that Heal, the nursing home ministry, the kitchen team and Bread of Life, and others are leading ministries that exist because of your passion and commitment. You are truly a blessing.

And a last word of thanks to the entire church family. Thanks for your support, involvement and friendship. May God Bless you each and every day.

Steve