Thanksgiving Preps

It's less than 3 weeks now till Thanksgiving, but I want to encourage you not to run out and 'get ahead of the game' by doing all your shopping for your Thanksgiving dinner. The stores start offering some deals already, but the prices are not as low as they will be in the next week or so. Hold off, just a little longer, clip the coupons this weekend, and you'll be getting a much better deal!

Also, even though it may sound like erroneous advice, I have found over and over again, the blessing of opening our home to many on Holidays. By doing so, you not only are able to cook large amounts of fewer things, (others almost always offer to bring something... divide the meal up between all your guests. Even young single friends can bring a gallon of milk, a container of whipping cream, or a 1/2 gallon of ice cream) but you also have the blessing of visiting with others, sharing and receiving love and fellowship with those who may have ended up spending that day alone somewhere. Call those friends/acquaintances soon so that no one has to be trying to make plans for the day they think they will have to spend alone. We are encouraged to share God's love with others, and what better place than to invite them into our own homes.