All of them, however, are vegetables and fruits. No turkey. No wine.
On Tuesday night, members, friends, visitors and guests gathered at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Quartermaster Rd. to enjoy this vegan feast.
Pastor Melvin Duenas said they are thankful that “the Lord continues to lead us, provide us our needs, protect us and teach us along the way.”
Thanksgiving dinner, even without the turkey, is a traditional way of expressing gratitude to God, he said.
“This is family time, a time to be united, a time of giving and a time to be grateful. May the Lord continue to bless us,” he said.
Allen Earl narrated a brief history of the Thanksgiving celebration.
“Those who in heaven join with the angelic choir in the anthem of praise must learn on earth the song of heaven, the keynote of which is Thanksgiving,” he said
This is the time to reflect on how Jesus sacrificed and died for us, a guest said. “We should be thankful always to Him.”
Each of those who gathered at the church expressed their gratitude and appreciation to God for their friends, families, good health and jobs.
A second grade student, Valera Jotanovic, said it was nice to meet and play with his friends during the Thanksgiving party.
“I really like Thanksgiving because it’s a fun time to eat and to thank God for what He did for us,” she said.
The event was also attended by members from the Kagman and Koblerville churches.
The Women’s Ministry headed by Sharon Martin was this year’s event coordinating group.
