Diving into a bountiful spread that includes turkey, dressing, gravy, sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls, and pumpkin pie. Viewing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Reviewing sales papers and making preparations for Black Friday shopping. Running in the local Turkey Trot (5K). Watching the slate of NFL games. Playing board games or cards with family. Expressing gratitude for that which you’re thankful for. What are your Thanksgiving traditions?
For the past several years, one of Trinity’s Thanksgiving traditions has been to be on mission in McCreary County, Kentucky. Crossroads Community Baptist Church in Strunk, Kentucky, serves as the catalyst for two ministries: The Light Community and The Lord’s Cafe.
On November 17-22, Trinity fielded a construction team to serve in The Light Community which is a tiny-home community providing transitional housing and Christ-centered healing. It was exciting to connect with the first resident who happens to be staying in what has been dubbed “The Trinity House” since most of the work was sponsored by Trinity or performed by teams from Trinity.
On November 18-23, Trinity fielded a ministry team to help make preparations for and serve at the 15th annual Community Thanksgiving meal. Those who enjoyed a meal, whether eat-in at the Lord’s Cafe or take-out, heard the good news of Jesus Christ and were prayed for. Please click right here to read an article from “Kentucky Today.” You might recognize some of the people in the pictures.
Might you consider making being on mission in Kentucky part of your Thanksgiving tradition next year?
