THANKFUL at THANKSGIVING!

As November comes to an end and we leave the month with the celebration of Thanksgiving. I really want to take this opportunity to say my own personal THANK YOUs. We just learned about giving thanks in our Junior High EPIC. (Check out Psalm 100 for a great psalm to recite as a way to give thanks to God).



THANK YOU


• To EVERYONE who has ever prayed for EPIC as a ministry and given toward EPIC or toward my salary. Your prayers and gifts are HUGE and are appreciated way more than my words can express. Please continue praying. Your prayers are heard and they are not said in vain. They are answered in more ways than I think you or I will ever know.


• To our amazing meal makers who feed our hungry participants. Seriously you are great! In Acts we see that the early church gathered often around the table to bond and talk about Jesus and you are providing the very means to do so! They are delicious and the best part is I don’t have to cook that night! 


• To my behind the scenes volunteers! To my food coordinators Mary Voith and Cindy Souder I heart not having to worry about setting up food volunteers and keeping thinks stacked. You are serving EPIC and me in such helpful ways. To my right hand coordinators Diane Vavak and Candace Booth, you make my Wednesday nights so less stressful. I love that you serve EPIC by helping me get ready and tearing down. Words cannot express how much that is helpful and needed. To the Pastors who are so faithful in coming and helping in so many different ways from leading meal prayers and games, to taking pictures, helping set up things, giving students rides, and doing little errands for me.


• To the secretaries who check up on me and place announcements on the bulletin! Thank you for all you do to help with EPIC! You are so helpful!


• To all the parents who allow and encourage your children to come to EPIC! Your support is immeasurable and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Come anytime and see what your children are experiencing!


• To my small group leaders who continue to make such an impact with these students! I could not do EPIC without you and I take such joy watching you grow in your faith and love for these students. I love watching you bond, encourage, and pray for one another. Thank you for being faithful with your time!


• To the students who make EPIC epic. Your dedication and enthusiasm is contagious. I love your energy and how your eyes shine when something about Jesus clicks in your heart. I enjoy watching you pray for one another and support each other. I like how you are willing to serve others through our different mission. I am encouraged by your faith and your ability to question yet still believe that God is God. I heart the fun you bring to EPIC and the way you invite others to come and be involved


• And last but so NOT least. GOD who decided to take a fresh out of college girl who had no idea what she was getting into and let her experience something amazing. How unworthy am I yet at the same time so grateful to be in the presence of this amazing God. To Jesus who gave us the best gift of all His life and to the Holy Spirit who is moving in more ways than I can possibly understand.


We are the church. I see the church moving, growing, changing and coming alive in Christ! THANK YOU!


What are you thankful for? If you named people have you told them you are thankful? Have you thanked God for everything He has given you and done for you?






DON’T FORGET FAMILY TREE EVENT THIS SUNDAY 4-5:30pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in RC!