As we come to the close of the fall and move into Thanksgiving, Christmas and the holiday season, it's led me to reflect on the fall months. The fall of 08 has been absolutely great at FBCD. God has blessed His church.

First, our Sunday School attendance has increased. Several of our classes have grown this fall. I love to see good attendance in Sunday School and, I look forward to reaching the point where we average 300 in Sunday School. We aren't that far away now.

Second, God is blessing and blessing and blessing us with additions. I love to see additions to the church. God has poured out additions to FBCD during these fall months.

Third, I am very excited about our Wednesday nights. Harold Stokes has taken on the coordination of Wednesday night meals and our Sunday School classes have provided the meals. This has been a great asset on Wednesday nights. It's helped the fellowship and it has helped increase our attendance. Also, Word of Life has gone well with our children. Children's attendance on Wednesday nights has just about quadrupled. Praise the Lord!

And, there is a new spirit in the church. Our worship has been good and people are excited about new ministries that are being started.

"God is good, All the time, God is good." That definitely applies to FBCD. God has been good to us.

I'm excited about Christmas and about the future of the church. If we are willing to work, pray, share the love of Jesus and adopt a "whatever it takes" attitude, we will continue to reach people.

I am thankful, for what the Lord is doing in His church. Join me this Thanksgiving, in giving thanks for the Lord's blessings.