We give thanks for our friends in North Carolina.  Our prayers are with two congregations in that state.  Pastor Joe Hout serves Salem Methodist in Reidsville, N. C. and St. John Methodist in Eden, N. C.  They are two very nice congregations.  Pastor Hout (Mike the father) knows because he has visited Pastor Hout (Joe the son) and these congregations on several occasions.  Pastor Joe Hout is happy you have found this message and sends out a big “Hello”€� and “Happy November”€� to all who are reading this.  The younger Hout loves people and loves sharing the good news.  He also loves to sing and play guitar.  He has done a lot to connect with the local neighborhood by visiting people and even having a juggling class.  Now he has a new set of chimes and is sharing them with his congregations and his community. They would love for you to visit them and join them in a worship service.  Salem meets at 9:15 and St. John has worship at 11:00.  Salem UM is at 2020 Wentworth Street in Reidsville and St. John UM is at 1112 Center Church Rd. in Eden. Contact information: St. John UM - 336-627-1286 1112 Center Church Rd. Eden, NC  27288 Salem UM - 336-627-1286 2020 Wentworth Street Reidsville, NC  27320 A good prayer for today: Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give.  May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.