(Psalm 100:4) “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”(詩 篇 100:4) “ 当称谢进入祂的门；当赞美进入祂的院。当感谢祂，称颂祂的名！”

1. Entering His Gate of Heritage 进入祂产业的门

2. Entering His Gate of Haven 进入祂海口的门

3. Entering His Gate of Help 进入祂帮助的门

4. Entering His Gate of Hope 进入祂盼望的门

“For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.” (Psalm 61:5)“ 神啊 ，你原是听了我所许的愿；你将产业赐给敬畏你名的人。” ( 詩篇 61:5)

The Mayflower Compact, drafted and signed on November 11, 1620 says, in part: "Having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic . . . ."

Ephesians 1:11-14 (NKJV)11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. 13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

“He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. . . . He guides them to their desired haven. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” (Psalm 107:29-31)“ 祂使狂风止息，波浪就平静。…；祂就引他们到所愿去的海口。但愿人因耶和华的慈爱和祂向人所行的奇事都称赞祂。” ( 詩篇 107:29-31)

As the 90-ton Mayflower, captained by part-owner Christopher Jones, sailed for the New World on August 5, 1620, the 102 Pilgrims huddled in dark, low-ceilinged holds.

The Pilgrims prayed and praised as best they could during the seven-week voyage. Upon landing at last, according to William Bradford, "they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of heaven, who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean, and delivered them from all their perils and miseries thereof, again to set their feet on the firm and stable earth."

Psalm 18:2The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

“Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” (Psalm 54:4)“神是帮助我的，是扶持我命的。” (詩篇 54:4)

Squanto taught them how to catch eels, plant corn in the Indian way, and survive in the wilderness by stalking deer, refining maple syrup, using herbs for medicine, and trading beaver pelts. Without him, Plymouth Colony might not have survived; and that's why, at the end of the growing season, the Pilgrims and Indians celebrated Thanksgiving.

Psalm 124:8 “Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

John 14:26 (NKJV) “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”

Hebrews 13:6, “So we say with confidence, ’The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?’"

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 6:19-20)

“我们有这指望 ，如同灵魂的锚，又坚固又牢靠，且通入幔内。作先锋的耶稣，既照着麦基洗德的等次成了永远的大祭司，就为我们进入幔内。” (希伯來書 6:19-20)

In Fall of 1621, when Governor William Bradford declared a day of public Thanksgiving in Plymouth Colony, suddenly ninety Indians showed up to celebrate with them. The Pilgrims almost panicked when they realized how many they had to feed. To make matters worse, the Indians showed up a day early!

All in all, the celebration lasted three days. But the highlight was when William Brewster stood and offered a solemn prayer of thanksgiving to God who had protected them by His providence and provided for their needs.

Romans 14:6-11 (New King James Version)6 He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. 9 For to this end Christ died and rose[b] and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. 10 But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.[c] 11 For it is written:

“ As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.”

The Letter written by our dear late Brother Yan in China

Thinking and Remembering Kansas City ChurchPart I

The Kansas City Church – the Great Mother Also is the Chinese only dear family.Ten years of true love Thinking of each family member every moment.Remembering many past meaningful events Always touching my heart deeply.When I was in hell-bounding sin and wickedness Yea, Your loving and merciful heart searched me home. Many painful conditions Many stick-necked and hard-hearted situations What kind of power that has softened my heart? Ah! The Kansas City Church – my Great Mother.

The poem written by our dear late Brother Yan in China.

Thinking and Remembering the Kansas City ChurchPart II

The Kansas City Church – the Great Mother Also is the Chinese only dear family.How many children were born from You? Also You have reared them up by your hands.Many brothers and sisters have grown up You have equipped many elite beside You. soldiers for the gospel.Each of their minds are toward every corner of Bringing Your entrustment and God’s the world. Commission.Many prodigals repented and returned as such Knocking and opening many closed hearts.Ah! I remembered You the Kansas City Church Aha! The Kansas City Church – my Great always!Mother.The

poem written by our dear late Brother Yan in China.