This is the month when we are focused on Thanksgiving, the end of the calendar year and holidays.  Yet, one of the areas that we do not use as systematically or effectively as we might, is giving thanks.

We miss a HUGE opportunity.  A recent stewardship thought from Margaret Marcuso of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center underscored this message.  I’m not talking about the letter sent to members with their financial statements, or the general thank you that we give to members during worship announcements or in an annual report.  I’m talking about a handwritten note.