We recall the song "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" and pause to think for what we are thankful. As we enter into the month of Thanksgiving we remember we are blessed in many ways. We give God thanks for…

FAITH Our faith in God gives us strength as we live out our lives of service. We give thanks for God who is always with us, who created all that is and continues to create. We give thanks for God's son Jesus who walked on earth teaching us how to live our lives and through his death and resurrection gives us eternal life. We give thanks for the Spirit who continues to work in our lives.

FAMILY Our families support us, care for us, and love us even when we aren't so loveable! Families offer us unconditional love. They care for us even when it's been a long day and we are grumpy. For some, families live at a distance, and then we find "family" in good friends who consider us to be family. Families love us not because of what we do but because we are "family."

FOOD Many of us do not know what it's like to have hunger pangs. If our stomachs are growling it is often a result of a diet that restricts our food. The Wells Area Food Shelf sees to it that food is available for all people. Come share in the Thanksgiving Dinner at Good Shepherd on Thanksgiving Day. The food is delicious and the fellowship will warm your heart.

FUN A sense of humor lightens our steps as we walk through life. Enjoying life helps us to see the bright side and accentuate the positive. As God's forgiven children, our burdens are lifted. And we can share the joy that comes from being a child of God.

As we approach the time of Thanksgiving we give thanks for God's many gifts and rely on our faith in God.