February 2018 FORUM
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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Biggest Thanksgiving Dinner Yet!<br />
by Cricket Stickney, AmSoc Member<br />
We had a great turnout at our<br />
annual Thanksgiving dinner. Our<br />
celebration brought together over<br />
100 guests, including family visiting from<br />
abroad, expats, and our welcoming Brazilian<br />
friends. Many thanks to the Renaissance<br />
Hotel for accommodating our growing party.<br />
Thanksgiving was filled with a bountiful<br />
buffet of delicious food, shared with friends<br />
and family. The venue was festive and full<br />
of life. The evening truly felt like home away<br />
from home. We hope to share this experience<br />
with even more of you next time! Welcome<br />
to our new members who joined us for the<br />
celebration. See you all at our next AmSoc<br />
Thanksgiving dinner! §<br />
Thanksgiving Beyond the Holiday<br />
by Marilyn Diggs, AmSoc Member<br />
Although Thanksgiving Day was three<br />
days earlier, that didn't diminish<br />
its inspiring commemoration at<br />
Fellowship Community Church on November<br />
26, 2017. It gave us an opportunity to reflect,<br />
as American Society President and co-host,<br />
Richard Wegman, asked us, “How did you<br />
spend the holiday?” He challenged us to be<br />
happy now, help others, do the right thing,<br />
dream, love friends and family… have a<br />
good life. Richard then singled out event<br />
organizer David Warren, and praised him<br />
for setting an example of a life well-lived,<br />
for his untiring service and endless giving<br />
to his community.<br />
The US Consul General Mr. Ricardo Zuniga read<br />
President Trump's Proclamation. Next, Rev.<br />
Joseph Cullen Rast II delivered a meditation<br />
on the Importance of Thanksgiving.<br />
Marilyn Mangels, accompanied by the<br />
talented musician Sergio de Souza, led the<br />
renowned Fellowship Community Choir<br />
and congregation in seasonal hymns. As<br />
an added attraction this year, the FCC<br />
Ladies´ Choir touched us with its harmonic<br />
messages. No Thanksgiving Worship Service<br />
is complete without the American National<br />
Anthem, sung vigorously by those present.<br />
Afterwards, we gathered for refreshment<br />
time in the adjacent meeting hall. Roasted<br />
turkey sandwiches with cranberry relish,<br />
crudités, homemade desserts, sodas and<br />
prosecco added the finishing touches to yet<br />
another well-attended event, co-sponsored<br />
by the American Society and Fellowship<br />
Community Church.<br />
Although Thanksgiving Day and our special<br />
commemorative worship service have passed,<br />
its grateful spirit lives on. There are no time<br />
restrictions on giving thanks. §<br />
Discount parking near-by<br />
Close to Brigadeiro Metro<br />
For more photos of the Thanksgiving<br />
events, visit the Photo Gallery on our<br />
website at amsoc.com.br/photo-gallery.<br />
Fellowship Community<br />
Church<br />
The Welcoming Place since 1921<br />
International Christian Church<br />
www.fellowshipchurchinbrazil.com<br />
SUNDAYS<br />
09:00 am - Bible Study Class<br />
10:30 am - Worship Service<br />
Rua Carlos Sampaio, 107<br />
Bela Vista, SP<br />
Child care available<br />
Tel: (11) 3253-7609<br />
The American Society of São Paulo <strong>FORUM</strong> Newsletter<br />
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