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| Giving thanks to God for all things |
11/8/2025
Good morning church family,
GIVING THANKS:
Thanks for each of you, for the church is the bride of Christ. Ephesians 5:22-33
Thanks to all for your generosity as we continue to help those in need (Spooner House, Head Start, Jamaica effort and more). May God be glorified in all that is done in His Name.
2 Corinthians 9:11 “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.“
Thanks to answered and unanswered prayers, for God is always working!
Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.“
BENEVOLENCE:
The Young Adults will be collecting items, through November, to donate to those affected by the damaging hurricane in Jamaica. There is a labeled bin located in the entryway to church and copies of the list below on back table for items requested by the Jamaican American Connection in New Haven. Please see Zach or Tori with questions. Thank you for your donations!
Diapers /wipes
Baby food/formula /boxes infant cereal
Flashlights/Batteries
Bandaids/Bandages
First Aid Kits
New blankets
Toothbrushes /toothpaste
Heavy Duty Work Gloves
Deodorant
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Leo Benevento has had a rough week due to an infection which was spreading. He has had multiple surgeries and the doctors removed two 4 inch segments from his ribs as well as the surrounding tissue. Continued prayers that the antibiotics will treat this fungal infection. We remain grateful that Leo remained stable through it all. We are also grateful for his surgical team, the doctors and all of the nursing staff who have been truly amazing! God is good and our fervent prayers for Leo will continue.
Greg Cerminara will have knee surgery on December 5th.
Mike Ross’s endoscopy went well. It will be a week before he receives the results.
Randy Springer’s surgery went well, although he is in a lot of pain. Continued prayers for his healing.
Reminder that Anthony Katz will have eye surgery on November 15th. Prayers for all to go well.
COMING UP:
Tuesday Ladies bible study via zoom, next class on November 11th. Thanks to Lisa Saracino and Mary Lou for leading this mid-week bible study. This last class will wrap up the study of Revelation, lesson 12 “Jesus is returning soon” . The next books to be studied are Ezra and Nehemiah which are sure to be great studies! See Mary Lou for a book.
The next Saturday Ladies bible study will be on the 3rd Saturday November 15th, from 10:00-12:00 (Not on the second Saturday as usual) at the church building. Sister Beulah Collymore will be teaching the next study which is “The Anointing”. For any women who are not able to come to these in-house studies, the book we are using is written by Casandra Martin – Women Opening the Word series. The book is available on-line – Fragrance of Faith, Discovering the Aroma of Christ in the Beatitudes. Thanks to all of the ladies who have signed up for teaching these bible classes this year. We have an amazing group of women and God is glorified!
YOUNG ADULTS
Ron & Lisa will be hosting an evening for the Young Adults November 14th at 6:30 at their home at 9 Olson Drive, Seymour, CT. This will be a dinner, devo, game night. Please bring a dessert to share.
Also, there will be a Young Adult community service event Sunday, November 23 right after Church. Please see Zach and Tori for more details.
Holiday Progressive Dinner – Saturday, December 13th .
A sign up sheet has been posted for our upcoming progressive dinner. We are still fine tuning details but it will surely be a fun evening of fellowship. If you are able to come, sign up for what you are comfortable bringing.
Appetizers will be at Joe and Carol Ligouri’s home from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
We still need a family willing to host the main meal which will be from 6:45-7:45 .
Desserts will be at 8:00 pm at the church building.
The apostle Paul recorded many scriptures about being thankful. Some of his most well-known passages are focused on gratitude, including giving thanks for all things, in all circumstances. A thankful mindset helps us to see the good around us, even in difficult seasons. Being grateful in spite of our circumstances, helps us to appreciate life more fully as we walk hand- in hand with our Creator and Jesus Christ.
Being grateful for God’s creation
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Genesis 1:31
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good...”
Job 12:10
“In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind”
Thankfulness in trials
To be thankful even in suffering….
James 1:1-4
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
The apostle Paul encourages us to do everything in the name of Jesus out of a spirit of gratitude.
Colossians 3:15- 17
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
How blessed we are because of God’s mercy and grace!
How blessed we are for His un-ending love for us!
God’s unfailing love is a constant anchor in our lives, reminding us that we are cherished! To be thankful for God’s love enables us to love ourselves and others more fully!
Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the LORD, for HE is good. His love endures forever“
Thank God for spiritual blessings!
Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth“
Thankfulness for Simple Joys
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.“
We thank God for the way, the truth and the life!
Praise GOD for His Word which is a light unto our path! He gives us all of the tools we need to journey from this life, to be with Him in Heaven.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17
Praise God we have the Hope of Heaven! We are reminded in scripture how much the Father loves us!
Philippians 4:4-7
“Rejoice in the Lord always,
I will say it again, Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all.
The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
To God be the glory great things He hath done!
Bruce & Paula
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