November 22, 2020 "thanksGIVING" by Pastor Kenny Bishop and Mason Miller Bishop

Scripture: Psalm 96: 11-12 Sermon Title: "thanksGIVING" Pastor Kenny Bishop and Mason Miller-Bishop November is Native American Heritage Month. As we approach the time of Thanksgiving, it is important that we see and understand the season with the fuller perspective of our indigenous neighbors and loved ones. Mason Miller-Bishop is from the Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni Pueblos of New Mexico. In today's message, he reminds us of the people, their culture, and their rightful place as the original keepers of the land we now inhabit. And he leads us in a moment of thanksgiving for all the land has provided us. This year has been unlike any most of us have seen. We are working hard to adapt to new normals, and we are seeing the accompanying anxiety on full display. We struggle to find the good news behind the constant headlines that remind us of the worldwide pandemic we're in, the deepening political divisions that will only get more intense as election day approaches, and what seems to be a portion of society that is intent on taking advantage of the divide. That's why it's more important than ever to Find the Calm. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are live streaming our services from the church's sanctuary. Beginning with this service, we are able to accommodate a limited of people in our worship space. You can learn more about us at www.bluegrasschurch.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at bluegrassucc.