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As I approach Thanksgiving and my stewardship commitment renewal, I am considering all the things I am thankful for. We are in the midst of our Linked -In Learning study of biblical reunions and our reunion to in-person worship, and the fellowship I find at Nassau is the most recent manifestation of God’s grace in my life. I grew up in the Church, I was raised by two Elders/Deacons/Sunday School Teachers. I’ve sung in church choirs since I was in 3^rd grade. God has been active in my life from my very birth, and the blessings of God being in my life and my being in God’s life have given me so many friendships and opportunities for service. But all of this doesn’t happen in the spiritual bond between me and God. The Love of Jesus and the Power of the Holy Spirit are given to me through the fellowship of believers. You, my brothers and sisters of Nassau are the constant fellowship that brings God’s grace to me.

The choir, zoom and live adult education discussions, Friday Morning Men’s Breakfast Group, and the Friday Fellas are groups whose gatherings have boosted me through the pandemic. There are intimate and plain friendly relationships I’ve formed with other members outside these groups. The wonderful opportunities to converse with Helga and other far-distant worshipers at zoom fellowships were created by the pandemic and have enhanced our lives as a congregation. There are others outside our congregation that bring God’s grace to me and I’m certain you have some non-Nassau faith-based relationships, too. I’m encouraged that many of my workmates share deep faith and I find that sharing denominational perspectives deepens our own faith.

It is on this great cloud of witnesses that my stewardship renewal is founded. What am I willing to contribute to broadening and strengthening our congregational witness to God’s love in the world? I pray that each of us seeks the signs of God’s grace in our lives and finds the answer to God’s call to live our faith, welcoming all, walking humbly, and loving justice in the fellowship of Nassau Church.

Keith Mertz

Don’t miss the final Adult Education component of the Fall Linked-in Learning series. Join us in person on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. for Noel Werner’s The Sound of Reunion: The Reunion of Saints. 

The Return of the Prodigal (2018) by Grace Carol Bomer https://gracecarolbomer.com/

With gratitude to all who have contributed the many wonderful devotionals in seasons past, Nassau’s beloved tradition of Lenten devotionals returns for a another season. Let your voice be heard — read, reflect, share — it’s a blessing! Contact Karen Barrows.

We all need some adventure. It’s necessary to get out of our routines and get some perspective on life. Over the years our trips, both in the US and outside of it, have changed lives, refreshed spirits, and made us grow in ways we could have never imagined. God promises to find us. Let’s get lost together. Limited spaces, details and deposit forms are available on the website: http://nassauchurch.org/youth-ministry/summer/

Nassau’s Anna Hill, who is working with Quaker Volunteer Service, invites us to an online four-part lecture series, “Jesus at Christmas: Story, Stone, Evolution,” featuring John Dominic Crossan and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., beginning on November 18. For more information and to register, visit Pendle Hill’s events website.

D365 is a Presbyterian Church (USA) website and app offering a daily devotional experience written on a single theme for one week. Through scripture, prayer, and blessing you will read honest struggles and questions, all in the context of faith. You're invited to let the writer’s words serve as background for your own conversation with God. 

Christmas Cards will be available for sale on Sunday, November 28, 2021 after each service of worship outside on the front patio. The sale is in support of our mission partners, CETANA in Myanmar and Villages in Partnership in Malawi. Hand-crafted packages of cards are designed and created by members of Nassau, and are available for $15. - $20. Contact Agnes Olah