November 2026
St. Paul Lutheran Church
November 2026 Newsletter
GIVING THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
In the middle of the American Civil War, the United States was facing some of the darkest days in its history. Thousands of soldiers had lost their lives. Families were separated. Communities were grieving. The future of the nation was uncertain. And yet, on October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for a national day of Thanksgiving. Think about that for a moment. The country was at war. People were suffering. There was plenty of uncertainty and grief. And yet the nation was being called to stop, gather, and give thanks. Why? Because thanksgiving is not dependent upon having a perfect life. ...
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