Friday, October 16 CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
God Will Not Overlook Your Work
Hebrews 6:1-12

For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10 NRSVue

Not only does God supply our needs but provides what we need when it is most needed.

World Food Day
https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

Thursday, October 15 CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Let Us Strive for God’s Rest
Hebrews 4:11-16

Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NRSVue

Persevere.

International Day of Rural Women
https://www.un.org/en/observances/rural-women-day

Wednesday, October 14 CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
A Humble Servant of God
Psalm 84

For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10 NRSVue

Serving the Lord brings unusual joy.

Tuesday, October 13 CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Let Your Light Shine
Matthew 5:11-16

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.” Matthew 5:14 NRSVue

God’s gifts within us are meant to make a difference in the world around us.

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
https://www.un.org/en/observances/disaster-reduction-day

Monday, October 12 CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Courage to Live or Die
Philippians 1:21-30

For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ but of suffering for him as well, since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:29-30

Living your convictions requires courage.

Thanksgiving observed in Canada. Reflect on and give thanks to God for all God’s blessings.