Faithfulness

The wonder of God's creation is on full display as the colors of the season are at their peak.  Look around you today and celebrate the beauty of God's handiwork!

 

Let us also celebrate the faithfulness of God's people in the aftermath of this past week's catch-up Sunday.  As our Simple Gifts emphasis came to a close, we were all asked to consider an additional gift beyond our regular tithes and offerings to help overcome the deficit of spending and narrow the gap between budget giving and requirements.  $59,242 was received in the November 3rd offering!  Your generous response has served to remind us all that when we work together, trust the Lord, and step out in faith we see once more the wonder of what God can do.  Thank you for your faithfulness in answering this call to greater stewardship.  Together, let us continue faithful in our gifts to the Lord as we bring 2013 to a close.   

 

Finally, take a moment this weekend to reflect upon the faithful service of others, particularly the many men and women who have served this nation so selflessly through military service.  Veterans Day is more than just a holiday, more than just a reason to observe yet another special sales event at a local store...Veterans Day calls us to pause and reflect on the debt we owe as citizens of this nation to so many whose service to their country has made such a difference.  There are many veterans in our Westwood family.  Take a moment on Sunday to say thank you to these faithful servants.

 

In everything, dear friends, thanks be to God!

 

Jim Abernathy