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Residents give thanks together at local church
First United Methodist hosts event
111512 THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Church leaders and members from various local churches sing hymns as the First United Methodist Church plays host to the first Community Thanksgiving Service Thursday.
Several area churches joined hands Thursday for a Community Thanksgiving Service at Statesboro First United Methodist Church.Dr. Bill Perry, the pastor emeritus of Statesboro First Baptist Church, delivered the Thanksgiving message as a sense of unity and peace filled the sanctuary.“Much of what we learn about life is from children,” he began, showing a humorous side. He spoke of a young boy who, when asked for what he is thankful, replied “My glasses. Girls won’t kiss me and boys won’t hit me.”On a serious note however, Perry expressed the importance of giving thanks.“It is a good, good thing to give thanks,” he said,.
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