Thanksgiving faith and gratitude across American history
The piece argues Thanksgiving should center on gratitude to God, not mere feasting. It traces the holiday from early Pilgrim survival through Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation and Civil War hardship, urging genuine thankfulness rooted in faith, humility, and the recognition that life is a gift from God.
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Methodist Women To Discuss World Hunger
United Methodist Women will meet Wednesday November 28 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. The program highlights world hunger with the Ethiopia tragedy in focus. A Salvation Army representative will speak on local needs. a symbolic luncheon will follow. Nonperishable food items are invited for the church pantry. nursery is provided.
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Fatal Vision and the balance of justice in faith
The passage argues that universal judgment awaits all who do not believe in Jesus Christ and emphasizes that Christ died for sinners. It urges readers to abandon sin and embrace Jesus as Lord, highlighting Romans 5 6 to 8 as proof of divine love shown while humanity was powerless.
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Seeing-Eye Dog Ola Becomes Blind and Heads to Replacement
Ola the German shepherd, guiding owner Phyllis Stevens for a decade, is going blind and will be replaced by a new Seeing Eye dog. Stevens, 35, plans to cope with a cane while Ola moves to a nursing home neighbor, as the bond ends with the dog’s failing sight.
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