Message for Pastor KyleHappy Thanksgiving Church Family. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, every year me and my girls watch the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade, we do a family name-exchange for Christmas presents with family all over the world and take some time to reflect back on what we are thankful for from this past year.
As I consider our church family this past year, I'm incredible thankful for the gift of getting to be your pastor and having a front row seat to seeing God's power at work in and through us. Rainier Valley Church is a little church making a big difference in the lives of many different people. From hearing testimonies from our Hope Place and Riverton Place brothers and sister during their graduations as they talk about the impact this church has had on their recovery to getting to talk with GCE Scholars in the Philippines who lead weekly Bible Studies in some of the poorest neighborhoods on earth, our little church is making a big impact in the neighborhoods and in the nations. This year I am thankful for the people I've seen understanding the Gospel for the first time, receiving the love, forgiveness, and new life of Jesus, get baptized, become members of RVC, and grow in their faith. It's been a joy to see our church rally around those who are suffering, help those who are in need, and grieve with those who are hurting.
My heart is full with gratitude to God for what he is doing in our midst. Thank you for the role you are playing in serving, giving, praying, and using your spiritual gifts to glorify God and love others well. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." (Col 3:15)
6 Good Questions for Thanksgiving Dinner.1. What’s the one experience for which you are most thankful this year?
2. What’s the one book, article, or blog post for which you are most thankful this year?
3. What’s the one thing you’ve learned this year for which you are most thankful?
4. If you could thank one person today—near or far, living or dead—for their influence on your life, who would that person be?
5. Who’s one person you’ve never thanked for their contribution to your life, but would like to?
6. For what do you feel most grateful to God today?
Special Thanksgiving MessageI'd encourage your family to listen to this important Thanksgiving sermon as you prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner. I have some dear friends that have made it a tradition to listen to this message with their kids before Thanksgiving every year. I'm hope you are blessed and encouraged by this special Thanksgiving message.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9orBuzcRNM---------------------------------------------Giving Opportunities The Christmas Giving TreeThis year Rainier Valley Church has partnered with Cleveland High School to bless families in need in our local community. The Christmas Giving Tree has been set-up right inside the entrance of the church and features giving tags with the names, ages, and gift ideas of kiddos from the Hagins and Saucedo families. If you haven't had a chance, please pick one of the tags and purchase a couple of Christmas gifts to be dropped off back at the Church by Sunday, December 15th. We will also be sending two teams to drop off presents at the Hagins and Saucedo families houses on Sunday, December 15th. If you'd like to be part of one of the teams to deliver presents to the families, please contact
@Steve Pratt or Yee Feng.
#GivingTuesdayThe Tuesday after thanksgiving as become #GivingTuesday which was created as an antidote to the rabid consumption and consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
There are many worthy ministries and organization to give to on #GivingTuesday but I want to encourage to give toward the work of your local church. Your generosity allows us to offering hot breakfasts every Sunday, host receptions for families at Hope Place, and provide food and medical care through the efforts of our partner ministry, Grace Community Empowerment, in the Philippines. Please consider giving a special gift this holiday season to help advance the work of Rainier Valley Church and thank you for your generosity and support!
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