What do you enjoy about Thanksgiving? (all the hugs, the warmth of the fire, the games we play, the laughter we share, shouts of joy!)

Who do you know that may be struggling this Thanksgiving? (A neighbor who is sick, those suffering from the recent hurricane, a school friend going through a hard time.)

When we feel the joy of Thanksgiving, we want to share that with others. How can you share thankfulness and joy with someone else? (I can volunteer in my community to help someone else, I can say thank you when someone helps me, I can do my chores without being asked.)

 As we celebrate Thanksgiving, part of our job as Christians is to help make thankful moments for others. This year, many families are struggling with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Florida. What if we did something to bring thankfulness to some of those families? Here are two quick ideas:

Write a note of thanks to first responders or complete the attached coloring sheet and mail it to one of the organizations listed below, who will share these notes with the first responders in their community, or deliver your notes of thanks to first responders in your community.

• • First Baptist Church Boone – 375 W. King Street, Boone NC 28607
  • Montreat Conference Center – 401 Assembly Dr, Montreat, NC 28757
  • Camp Kanuga – 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Donate a family offering to help these families. With any disaster monetary donations are important. What can you give from your piggy bank or allowance? Is there a set amount your family would like to raise? You can send your money to one of these organizations:

• • PCUSA
  • CBF
  • Episcopal Relief
  • Red Cross