There are Many Ways to Give Thanks
Colleen McDonald
For multi-generational services, I like to use litanies that use a repeated response that is quickly memorized, so that even young children (non-readers) can participate. Here's one I wrote for Thanksgiving.
You hosted the dinner last year. This year, we'd like you to be our guest. Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
11:00 at your house? I'd love to. What can I bring?
Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
While we're shopping for our turkey, let's pick up some canned goods for the food pantry. Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
We are thankful for good food to eat and the health to enjoy it, for the love that binds our lives and sustains our spirits. Amen. Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
What a marvelous meal! Let's give a hand to the cooks!
Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
Sit down and relax. We'll do the dishes. Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
Dear Jo, Thanks so much for the turkey dinner. May I have the recipe for your cornbread stuffing?
Thanksgiving reminds us
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE THANKS
From REACH September 1998
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