Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 New International Version (NIV)
According to Accuweather, temperatures are supposed to dip below freezing on Thanksgiving night. In response, the Ekklesia Church is opening its doors and providing cots and blankets to keep warm in their facility. The building will stay open after the noon Thanksgiving meal. Doors will lock by 8:00pm, so if you plan to sleep overnight be sure to get there before 8:00.
We will watch the weather and may be open Friday night as well.
The Ekklesia Church invites the community to a Thanksgiving meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, November 28. All are welcome, the food is free, and the fellowship is priceless.
Here's a link to a map so you know how to find your way.
On Sunday, November 24th at 6:00pm, the Ministerial Alliance will host its annual Thanksgiving community worship service. The service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, and Jeremy Clayton from the First Church of God will be preaching.
The Ministerial Alliance of Pauls Valley doesn't take up a collection at our fifth Sunday Gatherings, but we do take up a collection at the Community Thanksgiving Service. This year the collection will go to the Samaritans of Pauls Valley Food Pantry.