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THANKSGIVING

Explore the origins of Thanksgiving from the First Thanksgiving of 1621 to its modern-day celebrations. From the Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower to President Lincoln's proclamation, discover the significance of giving thanks. Reflect on biblical verses, such as Ephesians 5:20 and Philippians 4:6, that emphasize gratitude and prayer. Consider the importance of humility, prayer, and seeking God's will in your life. Join the tradition of sharing gratitude and reflecting on the blessings in your life this Thanksgiving season.

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THANKSGIVING

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  1. THANKSGIVING

  2. “The First Thanksgiving 1621

  3. News Bulletin 120 Pilgrims depart on May Flower 63 days later Cape Cod Month later arrive Plymouth

  4. First Thanksgiving 1621 53 Pilgrims Still Alive 90 Native Americans

  5. Governor Bradford Proclamation “Gather at Meeting House Thursday, November 29, 1623, to listen to your pastor 9 am to noon to Render Thanksgiving to Almighty God For all His Blessings”

  6. November 26, 1789 Will be a day of Thanksgiving And Prayer for special favors Of God Almighty

  7. Lincoln: “Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Last Thursday of November 1863”

  8. Poem – “Mary had a Little Lamb” Novel – Northwood: Life North and South (about Evils of Slavery) Sarah Hale

  9. “FDR”

  10. FDR changed Thanksgiving to 3rd Thursday of November for 1940 - 1941

  11. In 1939 Thanksgiving was on Nov. 30th, Last Thursday in November

  12. December 26, 1941 Congress passed a Law “Thanksgiving will be 4th Thursday of November”

  13. Heart Drops

  14. Start a New Year Resolution Now and Memorize a Bible Verse

  15. Ephesians 5:20 At all times and for everything Giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ To God the Father

  16. Ephesians 5:20 At all times ___ ___ _______ giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father

  17. Ephesians 5:20 At all times ___ ___ _______ giving ______ ___ ___ ___ of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father

  18. Ephesians 5:20 At all times ___ ___ _______ giving ______ ___ ___ ___ of our ____ ____ ____ to God the Father

  19. Ephesians 5:20

  20. Ephesians 5:20 At all times and for everything Giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ To God the Father

  21. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  22. Philippians 4:6 Do not be _____ ______ _____ , but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  23. Philippians 4:6 Do not be _____ ______ _____ , but in _______ ________, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  24. Philippians 4:6 Do not be _____ ______ _____ , but in _______ ________, by _____ ___ ______, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  25. Philippians 4:6 Do not be _____ ______ _____ , but in _______ ________, by _____ ___ ______, with _____________, present your _____ __ ____.

  26. Philippians 4:6

  27. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  28. Romans 5:8 8 But God showed His great Love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

  29. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  30. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

  31. Table Sharing 1.  How does anyone remember Bible verses? 2.  How do you remember anything? 3.  Are you thankful that Jesus died to pay for your sins? 4.  Is this the time to humble myself, pray, seek God’s will and stop doing things my way?

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