Message from Anthony
Worshiping with Gratitude
There are so many reasons in our worship music to be grateful for who the Lord is and all that He has done, is doing, and continues to do because He loves us. Here are just a few to encourage you this season:
Give Thanks (Henry Smith, CCLI#20285)
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One.
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son.
And now let the weak say I am strong, Let the poor say I am rich.
Because of what the Lord has done for us, Give thanks.
Thank Your Lord (Don Moen, Paul Baloche, CCLI#4220833)
I come before You today, And there’s just one thing that I want to say Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord.
For all You’ve given to me, For all the blessings that I cannot see, Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord.
With a grateful heart with a song of praise, With an outstretched arm I will bless Your name.
Thank You Lord, I just want to thank You Lord, Thank You Lord, I just want to thank You Lord.
For all You’ve done in my life, You took my darkness and gave me Your light Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord.
You took my sin and my shame You took my sickness and healed all my pain, Thank You Lord thank You Lord.
I Am Thankful (Anthony Knotts, CCLI#7144538)
I am thankful for the life within me, I am grateful for the joy I know.
I am thankful for the Lamb who rescued me, I am grateful for the joy I know.
There’s never been a love so wonderful, I know, I am thankful.
There’s never been a peace so powerful, I know, I am thankful.
I am thankful that you hung in my place, I am grateful for the joy I know.
I am thankful that you emptied the grave, I am grateful for the mercy you show.
There’s never been a love so wonderful, I know, I am thankful.
There’s never been a peace so powerful, I know, I am thankful.
What Can I Do (Graham Kendrick, Paul Baloche, CCLI#4554279)
When I see the beauty of a sunset’s glory, Amazing artistry across the evening sky.
When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy, It awes and humbles me, To be loved by a God so high.
What can I do but thank You, What can I do but give my life to You, Hallelujah, hallelujah.
What can I do but praise You, Every day make everything I do, A hallelujah, A hallelujah.
When I hear the story of a God of mercy, Who shared humanity and suffered by our side.
Of the cross they nailed You to, That could not hold You.
Now You’re making all things new, By the power of Your risen life.
Thank You Jesus (Hannah Hobbs, Matt Crocker, CCLI#7004672)
Grace that flows like a river, Washing over me.
Fount of heaven, Love of Christ, Overflow in me.
Thank You Jesus, You set me free.
Christ my Saviour, You rescued me.
Take this life delivered, A vessel of Your love.
Wholly now devoted, To see Your kingdom come.
You’ve given me life, You’ve opened my eyes.
I love You Lord, I love You Lord.
You’ve entered my heart, You’ve set me apart.
I love You Lord, I love You Lord.
No matter what your season looks like, or who’s seated around your Thanksgiving table, we all have more reasons than we can count to be grateful this year. God bless, and happy Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for YOU.
Meadowbrook Youth Group Putting Together Food Baskets
The kids are meeting on Thursday evenings, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., at Meadowbrook, in the new TEEN Room downstairs. It is located across the hall from the kitchen/fellowship hall. The youth have raised funds and are planning to put together food baskets for people in need. If you are aware of anyone in need of a blessing, please contact our Youth Minister, Anthony, at anthonycknotts@gmail.com. The youth will deliver the baskets on November 18th.
SIS Create Fidget Mats to help Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Our next project will be to support Crossroads Care Center. We will gift them a financial donation to purchase high chairs. During our November 22 meeting we will make burp cloths and also donate these to the center for the new moms to use to care for their babies.
Sisters – plan now to attend the meeting on November 22 at 6pm in the fellowship hall.
Thank you cards received from IDES and Ninos de Mexico
Meadowbrook received a very nice thank you note from both Ninos de Mexico and IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) for the special donations sent to cover children’s uniforms and Hurricane Ida damage. They thanked Meadowbrook friends for faithfully supporting them. The card came from Mick O’Hanahan (Ninos) and referred to the scripture “I thank God every time I remember you.” Phil 1:3
Missions Update – November 2021 – His House Christian Fellowship
His House Christian Fellowship exists to bring the gospel to college campuses and send students back out as world changers for Christ. With twelve locations across Michigan, you can be involved as a student or a supporter on a campus close to you!
Meadowbrook to participate in Lighthouse Thanksgiving Program 2021
Lighthouse is excited to continue our Thanksgiving program for families in need this year. We hope to serve more families this year than ever before, and we need your help!
We aim to serve up to 2,000 families this year and provide them with additional food so they don’t have to worry about meals for a week.
You may donate through Amazon and have your donation shipped directly to their warehouse by logging onto the Lighthouse’s website at: https://lighthousemi.org/thanksgiving2021/ and click on the link for Amazon donation. You can also host a virtual food drive by sending items directly to us from our Amazon Wish List!
In order to streamline packing the Thanksgiving boxes, Lighthouse requests no oversized canned goods or boxes. Below is a wish list of items for our annual Thanksgiving program.
- Dessert Mixes – Brownies, Cookies, Cake, Muffins
- Canned Yellow Vegetables (14-15 oz)
- Canned Green or Mixed Vegetables (14-15 oz)
- Canned Yams (15-30 oz)
- Boxed Mashed Potatoes (preferred) or Boxed Scalloped Potatoes
- Pie Filling (pumpkin preferred, 15-30 oz)
- Pie Crust Mix – No premade pie crusts
- Boxed Stuffing (6-12 oz)
- Gravy (packets preferred, 3-12 oz)
- Canned Soup (Cream of Mushroom preferred, 10-11 oz)
- Canned Fruit (14 – 16 oz)
- Boxed Macaroni and Cheese (7-8 oz)
- Jello (1-2 oz)
They are currently low on yams, gravy, mac and cheese, boxed potatoes, jiffy pie crust, pie filling, and dessert mixes.
Lighthouse is also looking for volunteers to help either by packing Thanksgiving Food Boxes or distributing Thanksgiving Food Boxes. If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities find out how to sign up by logging onto the above website.
A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled on the day before Thanksgiving here at Meadowbrook.
To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: meadowbrookchristian),
or a sign-up sheet is posted in the lobby.
It’s important to note that Red Cross blood drives have the highest standards of safety and infection control. Staff and blood donors must wear a mask. Please see Theresa if you have any questions.
Meadowbrook to Pack Shoeboxes to support Operation Christmas Child 2021
Pack a shoebox and touch the lives of children and families around the world, bringing hope through the Good News of Jesus Christ in the form of a simple gift. Shoeboxes are available in the lobby, along with ideas for packing. Please include $9.00 for shipping/ and project costs. A few soccer balls are available for a “wow” gift ($10 each). Packed boxes filled with your gifts, love, and prayers are due by November 21st. Thank you for your generosity! Please see Carol Howell or Lynn Ross if you have any questions.
November
Birthdays
Mimi Romaella – November 1
Bridget Kochan – November 9
Debbie Stallings – November 10
Andrea Schwartzenberger – November 16
Tristian Cox – November 24
Anniversaries
Jim and MaryJane Cavins (Anniv.) – November 20
