“Greater Things” Thursday #44 and #45: Family Retreat and Veteran’s Day Slideshow

Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving for greater things.

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So, we have two things this week. With the calendar the way it is, there was no way to put these off, so I had to combine them into one post. But, since there will be no Greater Things Thursday on Thanksgiving day in a couple of weeks, this makes up for it.

#44: Family Retreat

For several years, our young adults have been taking a retreat each year. This year, it has expanded to be for all our families. The retreat is this weekend at Fall Creek Falls. I am grateful that Leah and I will be able to attend this year!

Each year, our families plan this retreat to be very relaxing, but also spiritually refreshing. A guest speaker is brought in to give the lessons throughout the weekend, and there is also great singing and spiritual discussion. As we get away for the weekend, we enjoy part of nature, and we get to spend a great deal of time connecting with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

It promises to be a great weekend, and we hope that you will pray for our safety and for our spiritual growth as we come together in this beautiful setting.

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#45: Veteran’s Day Slideshow

Several months ago, our elders discussed a way in which we could honor our veterans. We have many here at Lebanon Road, and they wanted to do something that is simple, but that will show our appreciation. It was decided to make and show a slide presentation.

This Sunday night, following our evening worship, we will present this presentation. It is our prayer that it gives honor to whom honor is due, and that it expresses in some small way our gratitude to the many who have served (and some who continue to serve) our nation’s military. It has been a joy to put the PowerPoint presentation together, and our secretary has done a great job gathering all the pictures and information.

Maybe this idea will encourage the congregation where you attend to do something to show some honor to these who have served the country.