Happy November to all!  This month marks the start of that busy time of year with the holidays coming up and the weather getting chilly.  I hope that this month finds you all well and blessed.

I would like to start by expressing an apology to Don Readel.  In last month’s newsletter, I mentioned that I attended the JJ Heller concert during Home & Harvest days, and I neglected to mention Don’s wonderful contribution to the concert.  I deeply regret this oversight.  Don knows this, but I wanted to make sure everyone else knew how much I enjoyed his beautiful music and his presence at the concert.  I know I am not alone in this and that everyone that was there enjoyed it as much as I did.  Thank you, Don, for being a part of that great evening and sharing your gift with us.

By now, folks have received the survey in the mail that the Deacons conducted in conjunction with Session and I want to thank you for your input and taking the time to give us your thoughts.  I pray that we can build this congregation and get some great new programs in the works during the upcoming year.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.