This Thanksgiving Sunday, we take a break from Exodus to hear Paul’s invitation to “rejoice in the Lord always,” bringing our prayers and gratitude to God and turning our attention toward what is true, good, and worthy of praise. And in Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet, we’ll encounter a God whose invitation is wider than we might expect, but comes with expectations. We’ll explore gratitude as more than counting our blessings, but as a practice and habit that helps us notice God’s abundance, receive it with joy, and make room at the table for others.
We will have some great Thanksgiving music to recognize the day, with both the Celebration Choir and the Hims of Praise singing during the service, and classic Thanksgiving hymns for all of us. The chancel will be decorated for Thanksgiving, too, so come along and celebrate with thanks!