This morning at Inala Chapel we celebrated Thanksgiving Sunday ~ an opportunity for us as a worshipping Christian faith community to respond practically and prayerfully to those affected by the recent Bushfire Crisis. Originally we had scheduled a Harvest Sunday, but our worship focus was changed to accommodate a united response to local needs. How confirming it was to learn that the day after we changed focus, PM Rudd followed suit by announcing a National Day of Mourning to coincide most appropriately with our new plans!
Our guest musicians for this poignant occasion were Classic Brass ~ a group of accomplished Salvo brass bandsmen who continually glorify God through their music ministry and personal spiritual lives. We were blessed by their valued contribution to worship that enhanced our corporate spirit of thanksgiving, inspiring us all to better personal efforts of daily 'thanks-living'.
We are pleased to gratefully acknowledge the most generous and compassionate response of our caring congregation in donating 550 'non-perishable' items in response to our call for material aid assistance, and $3,450.35 toward The Salvation Army's Bushfire Appeal love offering. Hallelujah!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEV) ~ "Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do."
Our guest musicians for this poignant occasion were Classic Brass ~ a group of accomplished Salvo brass bandsmen who continually glorify God through their music ministry and personal spiritual lives. We were blessed by their valued contribution to worship that enhanced our corporate spirit of thanksgiving, inspiring us all to better personal efforts of daily 'thanks-living'.
We are pleased to gratefully acknowledge the most generous and compassionate response of our caring congregation in donating 550 'non-perishable' items in response to our call for material aid assistance, and $3,450.35 toward The Salvation Army's Bushfire Appeal love offering. Hallelujah!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEV) ~ "Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do."
