Every year in ministry, my Churches have held a two-day Anniversary Thank-Offering -- inviting people to bring a gift of thanks to God in the Church vestry -- a token of thanks for blessings, a portion of a special windfall, or neglected tithes. Up to a fifth of Church members have come to the vestry in person, while many more have put a special offering in the collection plate. People will share their reasons for thanks to God -- their salvation, their family, their Church family, God's provision, peace in crisis, and much more. OBSERVATION: I have often said I wish that everyone could hear the outpouring of thanks -- but it is only me.
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