Season of Thanks

I have been known to visit the local Chick Fil A restaurant a few times a week.  I have been enough that when I walk in my name is at times hollered out by employees but I digress.  One of my favorite things to do is to open the door for a chick fil a employee who is going through the door. They are so kind they always say thank you.  But my favorite part is to wait a second and then reply, “My pleasure.” It’s the signature motto they use when serving people.  Usually, the employee will chuckle or smile when I hit them with my own My pleasure response

In this season of giving thanks, I want to take my article to thank the good folks of FBC FLORENCE for many reasons.

Thank you to the men and ladies who served a meal to the Florence Gas Department. Early in 2025 we became good friends with the Gas Department as they took care of leak in our area.  The meal we served recently was our way of thanking them and a way of saying you are welcome at FBC. It was a great day. Thank you notes go out to Sheila Horton, Peggy Davidson, Suzette Hightower, Carol Hollandsworth, Gary Hollandsworth and Henry Kenned for the incredible meal and hospitality.

Serve Day was led by our deacons recently. We had several of our members and college students help with Porter Foundation, Trunk and Treat and giving out hot cocoa to Renaissance Farie folks. Great job by our chairman of deacons, Sam Mashburn for organizing.

Big thanks to the many people who helped with our Trunk and Treat. We had a great turnout despite the rain.  Thank you to each person who participated.  A special thank you to Lori Gren who once again did a great job.

Revival services with Morgan Bailey was a tremendous three-day event.  Thank you to Bro. Scott for leading our worship and many other things he did behind the scenes. We appreciate our musicians who all helped us out with a special shout out to Janie Wallace for playing for us each service.

The Men’s night was a blast. Great fellowship and what a meal.  Our cooks were Keith Williams, Gary Hollandsworth and on the grill was Josh Meza. Homerun by those men. Cameron Gren and Sammy Gren were setting up throughout the day as well.  Kudos to all of our men.

If I left someone off the list, please forgive me.  But the point of the article is in season of giving thanks why not recognize those who are serving in so many ways.  We should be thankful for one another and when the opportunity arises be an encourager by offering thanks to those around you.

Lots more to do in the weeks to come. Be in Sunday School, Be in Worship, Be here for midweek events, most of all be the church that God expects us to be!  I thank my God for FBC! I’ll see you in church on Sunday.