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Thanksgiving is a uniquely American celebration that began nearly four centuries ago with a deeply religious people, the Pilgrims, giving thanks to God for preserving them though a very hard year and bringing them their first bountiful harvest which they gratefully shared with their indigenous neighbors.

It was our first President George Washington who proclaimed that our first official national day of public thanksgiving should be dedicated by observing and:

"…by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God."

Let’s take a moment to remember how Almighty God has blessed our land and our families and give thanks to him today for all that we have even in these difficult times –for the bounties and the providence of his love that he has bestowed upon us this year in the name of his Son Jesus Christ. Amen