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Pastor's Pen
Once again, we
are honored and privileged to have Chaplain
Barry Black as our guest speaker for our
Veterans Day observance. Chaplain Black is a
man of many accomplishments as can be seen from
reading his biographical information in today’s
Spirit. But we know him also as a truly
dedicated man of God and a spirit-filled
preacher. We look forward to the words that God
has given him to bring to us today.
On this second Sunday in November, we
congratulate our nurses and our veterans on
this their annual observances.
Over the years, our nurses have worked
tirelessly to ensure the well-being and health
of our congregation. They do this during our
traditional worship services and at times of
grief and distress, such as funerals. They are
always there to support families and provide a
comforting presence in difficult times. Much of
their work is done with little fanfare or
recognition. They truly exist to serve, not to
be seen. We thank God for them and commend them
for their faithful and dedicated work.
Also, on this second Sunday we celebrate
Veterans Day. Each year the Veterans Day
Committee develops a moving and spiritual
service to acknowledge our church’s gratitude to
God for the men and women who risked and
sometimes sacrificed their lives protecting our
nation's freedom.
Thank you can seem like such a small word
but we mean it sincerely. Our deepest gratitude
goes to all who served in any of the military
units, and in any of the many wars we have
fought. Whether land, air or sea, our veterans
deserve our respect and commendation for the
overwhelmingly important commitments they have
made to God and to country.
Reading through the Bible
November
18, 2007: Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12:2; 2
Thessalonians 3:6-18; Luke 21:5-19
November 25, 2007:Jeremiah 23:1-6;
Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
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