Thanksgiving Bulletin

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🙏 Prayer of Thanks for Thanksgiving

Dear Lord, with grateful hearts we bow before You. We thank You for family, friends, and the blessings of daily bread. We thank You for freedom, for faith, and for the hope of salvation through Christ. In trials and triumphs, You remain our refuge. May our homes be filled with peace, our tables with joy, and our voices with praise. On this Thanksgiving, we give You glory, for Your mercy endureth forever. Amen.

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📖 10 KJV Bible Verses on Thanksgiving

From the King James Version 

1. “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
2. “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” – Psalm 100:4
3. “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” – Psalm 107:1
4. “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.” – Psalm 69:30
5. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” – Philippians 4:6
6. “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Ephesians 5:20
7. “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” – Hebrews 13:15
8. “O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.” – Psalm 105:1
9. “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34
10. “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

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🕊️ Bulletin Story of Thanksgiving

Paragraph 1: In the autumn of 1621, after a year of hardship, loss, and perseverance, the Pilgrims gathered with their Wampanoag neighbors to give thanks. They had crossed the ocean in search of freedom to worship, endured a bitter winter where many perished, and yet they did not despair. With courage born of faith, they planted their fields, trusted God for provision, and rejoiced when the harvest came. Their thanksgiving was not simply for food, but for survival, fellowship, and the assurance that God had not forsaken them. William Bradford recorded that they “fell upon their knees and blessed the God of heaven,” showing us that gratitude is not dependent on abundance, but on the recognition of God’s sustaining hand.

Paragraph 2: Today, as families gather around tables filled with bread, fruit, and fellowship, we echo that same spirit of thanksgiving. We remember Daniel who prayed in exile, David who sang in the wilderness, and Paul and Silas who lifted hymns in prison—each reminding us that gratitude is a choice of faith, not circumstance. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday; it is a testimony that God is faithful in every generation. Just as the Pilgrims gave thanks with empty hands and full hearts, we too are called to lift our voices in praise, declaring with Scripture: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV). May this true story of endurance and thanksgiving bless our hearts and inspire us to live with grateful devotion today.

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True Story

Pilgrims’ Endurance & Modern Thanksgiving

The Pilgrims faced bitter winds, empty cupboards, and aching loss. Yet through it all, they endured—not by strength alone, but by faith. They gathered in prayer, shared what little they had, and gave thanks to God. Their hearts were not hardened by hardship but softened by grace. That first Thanksgiving was not a celebration of abundance—it was a declaration of trust. In the flicker of lantern light and the warmth of shared bread, they lifted their voices in praise, planting seeds of gratitude that would bloom for generations.

Today, we carry that legacy forward. Our tables may be full, but our hearts still need reminding. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it is a holy posture. Whether surrounded by loved ones or quietly reflecting, we are invited to pause and give thanks. For breath, for grace, for the love that holds us. In every season, God’s goodness remains. And like the Pilgrims, we lift our eyes—not to what we lack, but to the One who provides. This is our true thanksgiving: a heart that remembers, rejoices, and rests in Christ.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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Amazing Grace Baptist Bulletin November 16, 2025

Amazing Grace Baptist Bulletin 

*Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, knowing that Your love never fails. In times of trial, persecution, or hardship, remind Your people that they are not forgotten. Strengthen every weary soul, comfort every broken heart, and renew every spirit with Your peace.

Lord, let Your joy be their strength, Your Word their anchor, and Your Spirit their guide. May they walk in courage, knowing that You are with them through every valley and storm. Teach us to love one another deeply, to encourage one another daily, and to shine as lights in a world that often misunderstands Your truth.

Bless Your people with hope that cannot be shaken, faith that cannot be silenced, and love that overflows to all. May we stand firm together, united in Christ, until the day we see You face to face.

In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.*

1.   “Persecution is not the absence of blessing—it is the evidence of it.”

2.   “Every insult for Christ is a jewel in the crown of eternity.”

3.   “The world’s rejection is heaven’s recognition.”

4.   “To be falsely accused for Jesus is to be truly honored by God.”

5.   “Persecution is the shadow cast by the light of faith.”

6.   “Reviling words may wound, but they cannot erase the joy of belonging to Christ.”

7.   “Blessed are the persecuted, for their scars shine brighter than gold in God’s kingdom.”

 

✨ Faith in the Fire: The Story of a Persecuted Family in Myanmar

In Myanmar, a small Christian family lived quietly in their village, worshiping Jesus in secret. Their neighbors followed other faiths, and the government discouraged Christianity. For years, they endured whispers, insults, and threats. But one day, their faith was tested in a way that would mark them forever.

Local authorities accused them of “disturbing the peace” simply because they gathered to pray in their home. Soldiers came, tore down their small house church, and ordered them to renounce Christ. When they refused, the father was beaten, and the mother and children were driven from their home with nothing but the clothes they wore.

They fled into the forest, hungry and afraid, yet they carried one treasure: a small, worn Bible. Each night, under the stars, they read aloud the promises of God. The children asked, “Why do they hate us?” The father answered gently, “Because we belong to Jesus. But remember His words: ‘Blessed are ye when men shall revile you… for my sake.’”

Months later, other believers found them and gave shelter. Though they lost their home, they never lost their faith. Their story spread, and many were encouraged by their courage. Today, they continue to worship, knowing that their suffering is not in vain.

🌿 Reflection

This family’s hardship reminds us that persecution is not “normal” or acceptable—it is unjust and painful. Yet, like Stephen in Acts, they saw beyond the suffering to the eternal reward. Their tears became prayers, and their loss became testimony.

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.” — Matthew 5:11 (KJV)

Verse Breakdown & Definitions

• “Blessed are ye”

  • Blessed means spiritually favored, joyful, and approved by God.

  • Jesus is saying that those who endure hardship for Him are not cursed—they are honored.

• “When men shall revile you”

  • Revile means to insult, mock, or speak abusively.

  • This refers to verbal attacks aimed at believers because of their faith.

• “And persecute you”

  • Persecute means to harass, mistreat, or cause suffering—physically, emotionally, or socially.

  • It includes exclusion, threats, and even violence for standing with Christ.

• “And shall say all manner of evil against you falsely”

  • This points to slander—lies and false accusations meant to damage reputation.

  • Jesus acknowledges that believers will be misrepresented and misunderstood.

• “For my sake”

  • The suffering described is not random—it is because of allegiance to Jesus.

  • This is key: the blessing comes when the hardship is endured for Christ, not for wrongdoing.

Amazing Grace Baptist Bulletin © 2025

Poetry And Other Materials On This Site Can Be Freely Used For Christian-centered non-profit Ministries And must Remain Unchanged In Any Way. All Other Purposes Are With Permission Only. You May Make Requests At "treasurebox18@yahoo.com." All my poems with stories are both real and fictional, designed to illustrate a biblical truth. All Rights Reserved. Please Include the Site Name And Link Back To This Blog. Thank-You. Images are not all Christian, but are put here for the purposes of doing good works of faith, family, and country.