TODAY MY HEART IS OVERFLOWING WITH GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR HIS MANY BLESSINGS. I AM COMPELLED TO SHARE THESE BLESSINGS WITH YOU.

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
THE GIFT OF LIFE
HE CHRISTIAN FAITH
THE CALL OF CHRIST UPON MY LIFE

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
THE SCRIPTURE, GOD’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THE EARLY MORNING AND TIME SPENT MEDITATING ON GOD’S WORD
THE BLESSING OF PRAYING FOR OTHERS

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
THE GREATNESS OF GOD
THE PROMISES OF GOD
THE STRENGTH PROVIDED BY THE PRESENCE OF GOD

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
THE CHANGING SEASONS
THE BEAUTY OF A SUNRISE
THE BEAUTY OF A SUNSET

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
MY WIFE AND THE INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT SHE BRINGS TO MANY
MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON AND THE JOY THEY BRING TO OUR HOME
MY GRANDSON’S SUCCESS AT SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
A SPECIAL BROTHER
A SPECIAL SISTER
FRIENDS WHO ARE FAMILY

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
THE FELLOWSHIP OF PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
FOR A CHURCH THAT TAKES SERIOUSLY THE CALL TO FOLLOW JESUS
A CHURCH THAT REACHES OUT TO THE LEAST OF THESE

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
ENCOURAGING WORDS
A SMILING FACE
POSITIVE AND KIND WORDS

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
THE HOPE THAT CHRIST BRINGS
THE JOY THAT CHRIST BRINGS
THE PEACE THAT CHRIST BRINGS

I COULD SPEND THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS LISTING THE THINGS FOR WHICH I AM THANKFUL AND THE LIST WOULD BE INCOMPLETE.  MY BEING IS FILLED WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS AS WE ENTER THIS SEASON OF BLESSINGS.

I LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT CELEBRATION THIS COMING SUNDAY WITH OUR PROVIDENCE FAMILY AND OUR MANY GUESTS. IT IS GOING TO BE A DAY OUR CHURCH FAMILY WILL REMEMBER.
COME JOIN US AS WE ONCE AGAIN “LAY HOLD OF GOD’S GREATNESS.”

THANKFUL FOR EACH OF YOU, 
"DOC”

Providence Baptist is now entering a special season of blessings.  Each day of our journey the Lord brings to us blessings that enrich and empower us for the living of our days.  This season of the year is a Season of Blessings as we celebrate Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas.  I am encouraging each of us to take time each day to "THANK OUR LORD" for the blessings He is sharing with us. 

As of this writing we have received over $133,000.00 toward our goal of $150,000.00 for the renovation of the floor.  Our Providence family has "LAID HOLD ON THE GREATNESS" of God and we have experienced a special blessing that gives evidence of His Presence and His Power working in His people. 

Make time to reflect upon the many blessings that we are receiving each day.  The fellowship of Providence gives evidence that God is at work among His people.  Our Father has brought and continues to bring together a people on mission in the name of Christ.  God has a purpose for Providence and He is making and molding a people for that purpose.  What a blessing to be part of this fellowship of believers. 

God blesses us each day with a people who are using their spiritual gifts to build up and strengthen the body of Christ.   What a blessing to be part of a fellowship that understands we are never to take the place of God - we are called to be his helpers.  We are blessed to have the privilege to serve a mighty God who has equipped us to be His helpers.  

We are blessed to have people whose desire is to give God the glory for all that He is doing in our midst.  We are called in Christ to serve the Lord and to serve one another.  

NOVEMBER 24 IS OUR SPECIAL THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION.  THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT TIME OF EXPRESSING OUR GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE AND IS DOING FOR US.  PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO BE PRESENT FOR AN HOUR OF CELEBRATION SUCH AS YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED.  FAMILIES WILL GATHER AROUND THE TABLES IN THE GATHERING PLACE FOR A TIME OF WORSHIP FOLLOWED BY OUR THANKSGIVING FEAST.  PLEASE INVITE YOU FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO JOIN US IN THIS SEASON OF BLESSINGS.

I encourage you to take the time to reflect upon the blessings God is sharing with you.  His desire is to bless each of us in ways we never thought possible.  As we enter this Season of Blessings, remember to continue
"to lay hold on God's greatness."