Thanksgiving Letter from Rev. John

During this time of year our lives seem to get busier and busier. The stores that we shop in remind us that the holidays are just around the corner and indeed Thanksgiving is almost upon us  It is easy to become worried about all of the activities of the holidays but the scripture from the Gospel of Matthew above reminds us once again that we need not worry. Everything will work out, even if it does not look so good at the present time.  God promises that there will be enough - enough of what we need. When we let go of our worries, we open our heart to God’s miraculous light and “all these things will be given unto to you”.
November is the month of THANKS.  Instead of worrying about the things we don’t have, let us give thanks for all that we do have. We are really living abundant lives.  In this abundance we can be thankful and generous with our time, our talents, our gifts and our prayers. My Thanksgiving prayer for you all is that we will feel God’s presence in your hearts and be thankful for the wonderful gifts that we have received from God! Peace of Christ be with you all during this Thanksgiving Season!

Rev. John Oda