An Attitude of Gratitude--A Thanksgiving Message

By Dr. Liz Rudenga, Interim President

I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where my family members befriended international students who were studying at the University of Michigan. Our home became their gathering place on Thanksgiving Day, and we ate the traditional turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, and pie. But the table was also set with the ethnic foods that our international friends prepared.

As my siblings and I tasted new foods—sometimes a bit hesitantly—we learned of other traditions, and our guests learned of ours. Of particular importance for my family was a tradition that followed the meal; each person seated around the table took a turn expressing what he or she was thankful for.

Just as our Thanksgiving table offered a diversity of food and extended family, so too, should our attitude of gratitude encompass all of God’s blessings and stretch far beyond the Thanksgiving holiday.

We at Trinity count you–our friends, families, and neighbors–among our blessings, and we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5