ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Attendees were reminded to count their blessings during the annual Thanksgiving Prayer Luncheon at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center Nov. 18.
Hosted by the APG Chapel, the Thanksgiving Prayer Luncheon consisted of a sit-down meal with turkey and a variety of sides, readings by organization chaplains, special music and a message from
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U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Chaplain (Col.) Kenneth Sorenson.
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Ruth Drewitt said the holidays are a time to reflect on our blessings.
“Each year, we typically take about one or two days to really focus on being thankful for what we have, the lives we live, our families and friends, our work, and our freedom,” she said. “I ask you, though; shouldn’t giving thanks be a daily process?”
According to Drewitt, there is always a reason to be grateful, even during challenging times.
“Take what is given to you in life, be thankful for it and use it to be a blessing to others,” she said.
During Sorenson’s remarks he asked attendees to write down five things they are thankful for on a piece of paper.
“[In America] we have so much, and so we have so much to be thankful for, but it is so much we forget to give thanks,” he said.
He reminded attendees that we are called to be grateful in all circumstances.
“Joy is really an antidote for cynicism,” he said.
He also challenged attendees to “pray continually.”
“Pray for those we like and pray for those we don’t like,” he said. “Praying in good circumstances and praying in difficult circumstances, praying in every situation.”
Special musical selections were presented by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Martin Cho, 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Command and the Gospel Service Ensemble. The national anthem was sung by Courtney White-Gilbert, the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command.
Chapel volunteer Connie Richardson said the message put her in the right mindset for the Thanksgiving holiday.
“It was uplifting,” she said.
More religious services The Installation Religious Support Office offers in-person and virtual services for Catholic, Protestant and Gospel congregations. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/APGchapel/ or call 410-278-4333.
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