Thanks be to God!

...for Paul coming home.
...for the gift of music and the joy of singing together.
...for the adoption of Matthew Jacob by the heavenly Father through the washing of rebirth.
...for all who have given or continue to offer faithful service in the Armed Forces.
...for the Divine Service that nurtures in us the life that can never end.
...for children practicing for Christmas programs and learning carols.
...for the rain of leaves in autumn.
...for John being on two nearby call lists.
...for Matthew's safe surgery.
...for the mercy that never fails, the love that sustains us in Christ Jesus.