Opelousas Area Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Prayer Service

It was a nice night at the Opelousas Area Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Prayer Service. This year, it was held at the Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church in Opelousas. It is the Oldest United Methodist Church West of the Mississippi. Rev. Pamela Roy was a wonderful host. Our own Monsignor J. Robert Romero gave the Thanksgiving message. He brought in descriptions of the earliest historical Thanksgiving celebrations and called on all of us to reconcile with those we hold hard feelings against. Participating from other churches were Rev. Pete Smith, Rev. Conrad, Rev. Uhl, Rev. Ford, and others.

Music was performed by True Praise Choir, Loren Carriere, Jonathan Young, La Memorial UMC Choir, and Hope Presbyterian Choir. For a quick listen, click here.

A collection was taken up to benefit the Lighthouse Mission, the only men's shelter in Acadiana. The director there is Johnny Carriere who was surprised and very thankful for the donations. Click here for more information on this great organization.