Assembly of God

By Norma Ballinger

LW contributor

Assembly of God will gather at the amphitheater for service at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Attendees are asked not arrive before 10:45 and may enter from either side (east or west), near the restrooms. The staff will sanitize the first three rows, which are marked off for social distancing. Wearing a mask during the service is required.

Dense Smith will lead songs of thanksgiving and praise and Dan Ballinger will sing “Thanks Be To God.” Pastor Sam Pawlak will deliver a sermon of gratitude to God for his many blessings.

What will your holiday be like? First Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, “Give thanks in ‘all’ circumstances.” You may be alone this holiday, or have only a few loved ones surrounding you. Be thankful for your life in Christ, and share that with others in a phone call or email. Reach out to those who may be truly suffering with physical pain or loss. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”, Psalm 118:24 says. “Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns” (Philippians 4:6-7 from The Message.).