Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. The frozen turkey in our refrigerator has been gently thawing since Sunday. It’s a small turkey. Ours will be a quiet Thanksgiving this year with just me and my husband Chris. I’m thankful for that. This is a really busy time of year for a pastor and we don’t get to spend much quality time together. So, I’m looking forward to this Thanksgiving with just the two of us. I’m also thankful that Chris likes doing all the cooking for the meal. He’s a much better cook than I am.

 

 

We’ll all experience Thanksgiving differently. Some of us will sit at a large table with extended family and friends. Others will share a quiet meal with those who live with them. Still others will be eating alone, maybe in front of the TV for company.

 

 

Yet whatever the configuration of your Thanksgiving table, may we all remember to be thankful. And let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God from whom all blessings flow.

 

 

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

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                                    Announcements

 

 

This Sunday, November 30th marks the beginning of Advent. Our Worship Service begins at 10a @1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417. 

 

In less than 2 weeks is Crete Country Christmas. On Saturday, December 6th in the narthex will be many crafters for our Annual Craft Fair. It's the perfect opportunity to purchase a special one of a kind gift for yourself or a loved one. 

 

On Sunday, December 07th, beginning at 3p is our Annual Sing-a-long Concert. An hour long program of festive music followed by light refreshments. A freewill donation will be taken to support the church's ongoing expenses.

 

Our Christmas Eve Worship Service will be on Wednesday, December 24th, beginning at 5p. Invite a friend or loved one. 

 

Our Giving Tree is now up till December 14th. We are accepting unwrapped new toys, along with hats, mittens, gloves, and socks for the children at Jones Center in Chicago Heights. Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

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