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Thanksgiving 2016

Thanksgiving, a Good Habit for Earth and Heaven

November 20, 2016
Bible Text: Colossians 3:12-17 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Thanksgiving 2016 Thanksgiving is a transformative health habit.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Colossians 3:12-17
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Thanksgiving 2016

Thanksgiving Pleases God

November 13, 2016
Bible Text: Colossians 1:9-14 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Thanksgiving 2016 A thankful attitude honors God.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Colossians 1:9-14
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Rejoicing in Jesus

Give Thanks to God

November 22, 2015
Bible Text: Psalm 100 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Rejoicing in Jesus Psalm 100 helps us understand how and why we give thanks.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 100
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Rejoicing in Jesus

Thank God for the Gift of the Holy Spirit

November 15, 2015
Bible Text: John 14:15-21; 15:26, 27; 16:5-15, 33 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Rejoicing in Jesus We are so grateful for the work of the Holy Spirit in…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: John 14:15-21; 15:26, 27; 16:5-15, 33
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Rejoicing in Jesus

Thank God for the Gift of Adoption

November 8, 2015
Bible Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Rejoicing in Jesus We are so thankful that God has adopted us as his children.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Ephesians 1:1-14
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Thanksgiving is Foundational

Thanksgiving Pleases God

November 23, 2014
Bible Text: Psalm 69:30-32; Col. 1:9-14 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Thanksgiving is Foundational Learning to be thankful changes our relationship to God and to others.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 69:30-32; Col. 1:9-14
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Thanksgiving is Foundational

An Object Lesson about Offerings of Thanksgiving

November 16, 2014
Bible Text: Deut. 26:1-11 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Thanksgiving is Foundational The offerings of firstfruits in the Old Testament is an object lesson for us regarding offerings…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Deut. 26:1-11
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Thanksgiving is Foundational

Gratitude – A Road to a Better Attitude

November 9, 2014
Bible Text: Col. 3:1-17 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Thanksgiving is Foundational The practice of thanksgiving leads to a more wholesome attitude toward life.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Col. 3:1-17
Service Type: Sunday Morning
The Power of a Good Attitude

The Blessings of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2013
Bible Text: Philippians 4:4-20 | Preacher: Pastor Kelvin Jones | Series: The Power of a Good Attitude
Preacher : Pastor Kelvin Jones
Passage: Philippians 4:4-20
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and Christian Growth

November 27, 2011
Bible Text: Colossians 2:6-7 | Preacher: Pastor Kelvin Jones | Series: Thanksgiving
Preacher : Pastor Kelvin Jones
Passage: Colossians 2:6-7
Service Type: Sunday Morning

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About the author

Kelvin Jones recently retired as pastor at Copper Hill United Methodist Church. He is married to JoAnne DeSerio Jones. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. He served as a pastor for 44 years. His hobbies are blogging, gardening and walking.

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  • The Power of a Celebration
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  • 25 Ways to Win With People by John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott
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    Large New Member group with sponsors
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    Pastor Kelvin Jones with children and "John Wesley" at Copper Hill Church
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    Copper Hill Church Bell
  • Dressed up for the 200th

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Recent Public Messages

  • Our heavenly Inheritance
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 29, 2024
  • Living for God’s Blessing
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 22, 2024
  • The High Price of Our Salvation
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 1, 2024
  • Loving Others Because of God’s Love
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 25, 2024
  • Loving God in Return
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 18, 2024
  • God Gives the Bread of Life
    Pastor Kelvin Jones, August 11, 2024
  • God’s Love Reaches Out First
    Pastor Kelvin Jones, August 4, 2024

How to Become a Follower of Jesus

  • Jesus Calls Us
  • Rock Solid Faith
  • Reconciled to God
  • Following the God who Rescues
  • A Warning to Fickle Admirers

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Selection of most read posts and pages

  • John 17 Review and Summary
  • God’s Promises and Your Prayers
  • Help in Seeking God – How We Approach the Bible
  • A surprisingly effective way to mark in your Bible in color
  • Encouragements for Seeking God – Reaching for Higher Thoughts and Ways
  • An interesting graphic about giving
  • The Joy of Singing in the Choir
  • A Maple Syrupy Memory
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