Oct 25

A Gift of Love: Thanksgiving

2020 has been a difficult year in countless ways. Giving thanks may not come naturally. Norman Rockwell painted Freedom from Want in 1943. It’s a painting of a family gathered around the table at Thanksgiving. In 1943, we were at war, losing young men my son’s age. We were rationing. Yet people still sat around their tables and gave thanks to God. Likewise, we give thanks to God in 2020 for the many ways God blesses us now. We especially give thanks that God has given us one to another as a church family.

About The Author

Mtr. Kathy Heitmann is the Associate Rector and Director of Youth Ministries. After graduating from Yale Divinity School, she served churches around the country in many different roles. She loves working with the youth and a wonderful team of youth ministry volunteers. She also enjoys teaching adults, visiting shut-ins, leading mission trips, and much more. Mtr. Kathy has two children in college, and one very energetic black lab.