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U Matters - November 21, 2013

by Greg Anderson on November 21, 2013

Sometimes the best way to say thanks is by giving. Holly and I are shopping for Christmas presents for friends as well as family. We want them to know how much we value them and how much they mean to us. The same is true about thanking God.

My colleagues Ting and Anita engaged me in a spirited discussion (church speak for argument) about whether a wedding can be a worship service. Can filling out a pledge card be an act of worship? Paul tells the Corinthians that their "generosity will produce thanksgiving to God" and that they will "glorify God" through their giving.

Sunday we gather to worship God and part of that worship will be giving. Hopefully, it will be THANKS GIVING as we reflect on the grace and bounty and joy he has poured into our lives through Christ. Be sure to stay for the turkey feast that follows the 11AM and 5PM services.

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About the Author

Greg Anderson

Greg Anderson joined Union as Senior Pastor in January 2007. He has served churches in England and in the US and has taught at Wheaton College. He has degrees from Wheaton, Princeton Seminary, Yale University, and the University of Minnesota. Greg has been married to and besotted by Holly for 29 years. They have four children: Lindsey a chemical engineer in Boston, Andrew a banker in London, Jamie an actor in LA, and John a student at Hong Kong University. Greg has a passion for preaching, evangelism, teaching, church growth, and equipping people for ministry in the marketplace. He gets teased for quoting C S Lewis too often and having a staff so stunning that people wonder what there is left for him to do. He collects and even reads books, watches baseball on the internet, and thanks God daily for the opportunity to serve with such an amazing congregation.