Religion

(Editor’s note: This is Nancy Kennedy’s annual psalm of thanksgiving, a tradition she thinks started in 2000. She didn’t keep track.) 

Dear God,

Here I am again, with a blank page in front of me, attempting to put into 750 words or less all the ways in which I am thankful. Where do I even begin?

Thank you, Lord, that I belong to you. Thank you for the gifts of grace, repentance and faith, for forgiveness, for mercy, especially for your mercy that’s a continual source of healing for my sin-tainted soul.

A few weeks ago I met with a friend who’s a play therapist. She works with troubled, abused and damaged children, letting them play while she observes and does some other stuff — therapist stuff — that helps them express and process their thoughts and feelings.

There’s a lot more to it, but that’s my reduced-to-bare-bones version of what she does.

Apostolic church honors veterans at special service

The First Apostolic Church, 111 Third St., Carrollton, will host a Veteran’s Day program at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, honoring our local veterans and first responders.  The program is open for the entire community to attend.  The guest of honor will be Col. Thomas Edwards, the Garrison Commander of the Ft. Knox Military Base.

The service will include a multimedia presentation commemorating past and present veterans who have served or are currently serving our country. 

Trunk or Treat set for Methodist Church

Carrollton United Methodist Church, 310 Highland Ave. will sponsor a “Trunk or Treat” event, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the back parking lot. Hot chocolate, cider and snacks will be provided. For more information, please call (502) 732-0241 or the church office (502) 732-8886.

Baptists plan ham meal on Nov. 2