Just want to start by saying that we are so grateful for you; our SWC family is blessed by each unique individual person who gathers in person or online to worship our Lord together. You are each essential. Additionally and alongside that, this Sunday, we will honor our veterans, and offer thanks for their service. As we continue to talk about what a life of gratitude looks like, we’ll explore the story of Nehemiah this week in the Defiant: Choose Gratitude series. How do we experience joy when it feels that we’re stuck in sorrow? If you want to read ahead, check out Nehemiah 8.