Chi l mark Community Church
9 Menemsha Crossroad
Chilmark , MA 0 2535
Dear Friends in Christ,
I believe most of us know the song , entitled : “What a Wonderful World?”
It says: “I see trees of green, red roses too . I see them bloom, for me and for you.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue, and clouds of whi te .
The bright blessed day, and the dark sacred night.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world .
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow, they’ll learn much more, than I’ll ever know.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world .
Yes, I think to my self, what a wonderful world. ” (Louis Armstrong)
For me this song expresses an “attitude of gratitude.” The song is hopeful and optimistic. The author found
joy, life and love in the green trees, the red roses, the blue skies, and even the dark sacred ni ghts. What
brings joy, love , blessing and thankfulness to you? What are the things for which you are grateful? Are you
thankful for blue skies, red roses and dark sacred nights? Are you thankful for a home, for love d ones, for live ,
health and strength ? I am sure we all have many things for which we are thankful ! What and who will you giv e
thank s for this thanksgiving ? Kindly remember your f athers and m others who migrated to these parts and
create a place where we are able to live, work and worship in freedom.
Let us not forget the many families who have lost love d ones to COVID 19. Let us remember those who are, in
one way or the other, are suffering because of the pandemic . Let us remembe r the many caregivers in o ur
hospitals and nursing homes who are over worked and over stressed in caring for the sick and dying. Please
remember to say a special prayer for them all.
We give God thanks for who we are and what we have, remembering that all comes from God:
“All are Thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee: and hence , with grateful hearts today,
Thine own before Thy feet we lay.” (John G. Whittier)
I wish you and yours, a blessed t hanksgiving!
Sincerely,
______________________________ November 202
Ernest Belisle (Minister)
Please see a thanksgiving prayer below .
Chi l mark Community Church
9 Menemsha Crossroad
Chilmark , MA 0 2535
Thanksgiving Words and Prayer
Words before the Prayer
We live in a land rich in harvest.
Yet, many have no bread.
We choose our clothes from many changes.
Yet, many cannot afford our rummage sales.
We live in comfortable houses.
Yet, many have no place to call home.
We have work that feeds mind and body.
Yet, many have jobs that feed neither mind or body
Lord, we have been richly blessed.
Let us Prayer
Lord, we remember that to those who
much is given, much is expected.
We give you praise and thanksgiving for
all the blessings of this life: for food, for
family, for friends and for love d ones.
On this Thanksgiving Day, bless all our
relationships and keep us health and safe
from all illnesses especially during this
time of COVID 19. Thank you Lord. Amen