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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR THANKSGIVING?
Mary the Sunday school teacher is dressed like a Pilgrim. She smiles looking at Jack, saying, "Are you having Thanksgiving at home or visiting your Grand parents?"
Jack replies, "Give me an apple and I'll tell you."
Mary surprises everyone when she gives the apple to Jack. Jack takes a bite, chews and says, "I'll be eating at both Grand parents homes. We'll eat a Turkey dinner at Mom's parents and Pumpking Pies with whipped cream at Dad's parents."
Mary addresses the class, "What is Thanksgiving all about?"
Amanda answers, "In 1621 it was a three day harvest feast with Pilgrims and the Wampoag natives."
Bob adds, "President Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday in 1863."
Mary looks at Sally, "When your mom gives you a treat, do you say Thank You?"
Sally turns red, answering, "Sometimes."
Mary quotes, "In everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:18 EHV - Evangelical Heritage Version)
Fred looks at a Pear, "Mary can I have a Pear."
Mary watches Fred chew down the Pear, saying, "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17 ESV - English Standard Version)
Two girls sitting together raise their hands at the same time both saying the same words, "May we have some grapes?"
Mary gives a bunch of grapes. One girl plucks off a grape, tossing it in her mouth, while the other girl smiles, "Mary, thank you very much. I didn't have breakfast."
Mary teaches, "Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, and only one man a Samaritan came back to thank him."
Jack adds, "Lepers were quarantined and had to live outside the city."
Mary continues, "Kids, do you say 'Thank You' to your parents for all the kind things they do for you? Do you say 'Thank You' to others you meet everyday?"
Everyone in the class is speachless, looking at each other.
Mary concludes, "When you pray and talk to God the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit, do you say, 'Thank You' for all the good things God has done for you?"
Jack replies, "I must admit, I don't thank God enough."
Mary continues, "I gave an apple, pear and grapes in class today, but how many of you said, 'THANK YOU?'
