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GRATITUDE Pastor Roberson Dorelus delivering his message.
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ow many times before had I sung those words? Too many times to remember, but these words took on a new meaning in Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church for me. My eyes filled with tears as I made an effort to join my voice with the church family in giving praises to our God as we echoed the words of this wellknown gospel song: "There's NO Other Name Like Jesus." Could it be that my personal emotional reaction to this song is not just about the song? Could it be the missed physical gathering of Sabbath worship? Or
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perhaps, I have been deprived for too long of the intimacy of worshiping with God's people. The reality of being isolated — locked-down — has been overbearing for us all. Perhaps, what I had also rediscovered from this song is that Sabbath morning worship gives me a true sense of bonding and belonging--especially when physically connected in our worship — and I do not want to lose that connection. Through It All I’m Grateful As we ventured into the Thanksgiving worship services on October 9, 2021, a
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warm welcome was extended to everyone present and those viewing virtually by our officiating Pastor, Roberson Dorelus. We were blessed to hear from five individual members from different age groups as they shared their testimonies — thanks to God for the numerous blessings and accomplishments over the years. Pastor Dorelus began his sermon with these words, "Through it all I am grateful" The theme text for the message was based on 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. We were reminded in this timely message by Pastor Roberson Dorelus of how easy it is for
