1. Saying Thanks 1 Thess. 5:12-22

2. Saying Thanks Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 1 Thess. 5:12

3. Who do we thank?

4. 1. Say thanks to the people who work hard

5. Who do we thank? 1.Say thanks to the people who work hard Who should we thank? Thank those in our midst here at Grace Bible

6. Who do we thank? 1.Say thanks to the people who work hard at Grace Bible

7. Who do we thank? 1.Say thanks to the people who work hard Thank those who serve the community or in the world

8. Who do we thank? 2.Say thanks to the people who are over you

9. Who do we thank? 2. Say thanks to the people who are over you Who are your leaders? Pastor Joe & Pastor Ted Deacons Board Youth Staff Sunday School Staff Campus Small Group

10. Who do we thank? 3.Say Thanks to the people who admonish you

11. Who do we thank? 3. Say Thanks to the people who admonish you Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 1 Thess. 5:12

12. How do we thank them? 1. Say thanks by loving one another 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.

13. How do we thank them? 2. Say thanks by living in unity with one another 13b Live in peace with each other.

14. How do we thank them? 3. Say thanks by being patient with one another 14And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

15. How do we thank them? 4. Say thanks by not holding a grudge towards one another 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

16. How do we thank them? 5. Say thanks by sharing joys with one another 16 Be joyful always;

17. How do we thank them? 6. Say thanks by praying for one another 17 pray continually; Praying for each other is saying you’re important enough to me

18. How do we thank them? 7. Say thanks by encouraging one another 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 Avoid every kind of evil.

19. How do we thank them? 7. Say thanks by encouraging one another How do we say thanks? We do it by helping each other focus on the Word of God.

20. How do we thank them? 8. Say thanks in all circumstances 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

21. How do we thank them? 8. Say thanks in all circumstances Have you said thanks to God for His Will?