“I thank my God every time I remember you” (Phil. 1:3, NIV).
Thanksgiving Day has come and gone. We have spent the day or the weekend enjoying family and friends over a wonderful meal. For many Americans, it’s the weekend of early Black Friday shopping sprees, watching football games, going to a movie theater or setting up the Christmas tree and lights. Thanksgiving brings back memories for us.
The apostle Paul had very fond memories of the Philippian Church and the believers there. His heart was filled with praise and thanksgiving to God for them. Paul, not only impacted their lives spiritually, but they impacted his life and ministry financially. He recalls their generous gift to him. The apostle remembers them fondly and frequently prays for them.
I wonder during this Thanksgiving Season is there anyone who thanks God for you and me? As we express gratitude to God for His blessings, will anyone thank the Lord for our love and care for someone this year? When our name comes up in their conversations, will they praise and thank God for our influence or impact on their lives?
To name a few things, I am blessed by:
o listening to the prayers of others in our Wednesday Prayer Meetings.
o the Liems, who open their home and the meal they provide each Friday for the worship time before the study.
o Sundays that lifts my spirit upward, and for the encouragement of members who attend my Adult Academy.
o the kindness others show to my wife and my grandchildren.
o the Pastoral Search Committee.
o the church members whose perseverance led to Pastor Darren Lim becoming our pastor.
This Thanksgiving Sunday in our worship service, recall someone who has impacted your life. Express thanks to our loving God for that person. And, why not personally express to that individual for how she or he encouraged or met a need in your life? When we are thankful for each other, we remember each other more fondly. I thank God for all of you and your warm welcome you express each Sunday.
Kingston Tong
November 30, 2025